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Lovell Chronicle
LOVELL – Wyoming ranchers are advocating for a federal bill calling for increased cash negotiation, as beef prices soar, even while the payment for cattle remains stubbornly low.
The issue, according to Brett Crosby, a cow-calf rancher and a commodity market analyst, is a concentrated market with an increasingly rigid price structure and a growing lack of competition. Four big meat packers – Cargill Inc., Tyson Foods, JBS USA and National Beef – control more than 80% of the nation’s beef supply. The four packers have together made formula trading the standard in the market, over negotiated cash trade.
Regional ranchers see a possible solution in the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022, co-written by Republican Sens. Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Iowa’s Chuck Grassley. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is a co-sponsor.
In 1999, Congress made mandatory price reporting the law of the land. The practice allows for open, transparent price discovery and universalized access to market information for ranchers.
It also allowed for a new way to price cattle.
Using the information provided in the livestock mandatory price report, packer companies have based most of the market on formula pricing, creating a more universal price for cattle in replacement of a negotiated price between a feedlot and packer operation.
“When the (Livestock Mandatory Reporting program) went into effect, it gave packers a huge data set,” Crosby said. “They started using a formula. They just told feedlots, instead of negotiating for the cattle every week, we’ll give you the average price.”
The method had some merits at first, Crosby said. Alongside increased efficiency, the formula also gave incentive to ranchers to breed cattle with good carcass characteristics, creating a more standardized level of quality cattle within the market.
Today, the practice is cannibalizing the industry, Crosby said.
The American Association of Meat Processors said it could not comment Friday, and that it mostly represents smaller meat processors. The North American Meat Institute, asked to comment, pointed to an April 26 statement about the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
“With cattle prices at seven-year highs following record beef production in February and March as the packing sector recovers from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain issues,” the group had said that members of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee should reject the proposed “mandates and federal intrusion in the beef and cattle markets.” It cited economists’ findings that cattle prices were already high.
Up to 80% of all cattle are purchased under formula pricing, while only 20% are negotiated between a buyer and seller. A number of plants now purchase their inventory exclusively through formula pricing.
Rancher disadvantage
According to Jess Peterson, a rancher in Eastern Montana and the executive director of U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, this dynamic puts local cattlemen, who typically have a higher quality cattle than other U.S. regions, at a disadvantage.
“Folks in Wyoming need a competitive market for their cattle, but the meat packer will utilize lesser quality cattle so they can put pressure on quality cattle and use that leverage to lower the prices,” Peterson said. “Higher quality cattle are best procured in a cash agreement. If you’re going to utilize the current system, you need to be active in the cash market. A portion of the cattle need to be purchased on a cash basis.”
Leo MacDonell, a Montana rancher who sits on the board of directors of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, said the current market has resulted in “sweetheart deals” between major packers and lower-quality markets.
Some ranchers have seen their profit decrease by upward of 300% in recent years, MacDonell said.
It helps, Peterson said, to think of a cattle lot like a vehicle lot. A company selling vehicles wouldn’t keep many customers if they didn’t make room for negotiation.
“You don’t keep a car lot running very long if you’re not honest about pricing,” Peterson said. The primary purpose of the act is to require that a minimum percentage of cattle be bought and sold through negotiated cash deals, creating a transparent pricing mechanism and thereby ensuring a more competitive price. The legislation also contains multiple provisions giving ranchers and feedlots more market data, such as the number of steers being processed by a packer, giving sellers more leverage in negotiations.
Peterson said the impact of more accurate cattle pricing will prove a boon to local communities.
“Any amount of increased value will go right back into the economy,” Peterson said. “It’s a stimulus package.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/local-cattle-ranchers-seek-relief-in-thinning-market/article_743e0da6-9661-50b1-8c97-f249275c6194.html | 2022-05-07T18:55:02Z |
A group of Carbon County fourth graders show off their “soil babies,” earth-filled stockings they’ve customized with eyes and other features. They also planted grass seeds in them so their “hair” will grow out as they keep the soil babies watered.
A group of Carbon County fourth graders show off their “soil babies,” earth-filled stockings they’ve customized with eyes and other features. They also planted grass seeds in them so their “hair” will grow out as they keep the soil babies watered.
Courtesy Photo/Carbon County Extension Office
Area fourth graders learn about where the various cuts of beef come from duringd the recent Ag Expo at the Carbon County Fairgrounds.
For the first time in several years, fourth grade students from across Carbon County headed to the Ag Expo in Rawlins this spring.
The students gathered at the county fairgrounds recently to learn traditional and non-traditional agricultural practices. They learned that agriculture provides food, clothing, medicines and a variety of products for people and also is a way of life, organizers said.
Each student left with a honey stick, beef jerky, marshmallow and gummy candy — all products created in the agricultural process.
“This is a really fun event, and we haven’t done it since 2019,” said Krista Steiner of the UW Extension Carbon County. “We were lucky to get the green light this year.”
The Ag Expo has been held for 25 years. The 2022 event was co-sponsored by the Saratoga Encampment Rawlins Conservation District, University of Wyoming’s Carbon County Extension Office Staff, Carbon County Stock Growers, Carbon County Farm Bureau Federation and Snowy Range CattleWomen.
Students rotated to 14 stations throughout the day to learn about ranch life and the impacts of agriculture, said Leanne Correll, education/NEPA coordinator for the SER Conservation District. Students got to see where their food comes from and interact with animals.
Stations included Technology in Agriculture, Sweeten the Pot (beekeeping), Soil Babies (grass heads), Wildlife Services, Claiming Your Herd (branding), Weeds of the West, Welding, Tools of a Vet, Water Quality, Agriculture Olympics, Where’s the Beef? (cuts of beef and beef byproducts), Beef Cattle, How About That Ride (horses), and Working Cow Dog.
Steiner said that organizers hoped the event would introduce agricultural topics to children who don’t often interact within the field, as well as provide a different perspective for those who do.
Correll said several teachers at the event reported they were happy their students had a chance to learn about this part of their county and state.
“While we are a rural county, you’d be surprised,” Correll said about the depth of knowledge today’s young people have. “Most students haven’t seen a branding iron, held a rope, thought about the connection between wildlife and/or weeds and agriculture, and some had never touched a horse before the event.
“It was an emotional experience for the horse station presenter when one young lady was in tears and totally elated as she touched a horse for the first time. Both presenter and participant will remember this day for years to come.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/udderly-awesome-kids-get-down-to-communitys-roots-at-ag-expo/article_e38aba52-2c67-5309-b152-35e810dc0746.html | 2022-05-07T18:55:08Z |
Baby fever: 11 hospital workers pregnant at same time
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) - Eleven workers at a Missouri hospital’s maternity unit are not only busy taking care of their patients, but they are also getting ready to become patients.
It may or may not be a record, but 10 nurses and a doctor are all expecting.
“I think almost all of our shifts are consumed by baby talk,” said nurse and expecting mother Christen Burns
The staff said their patients are excited to take the journey together with a few ongoing jokes.
“We’ve made jokes that some of our nurses that aren’t expecting should open a daycare,” said nurse and expecting mother Liz Bishop.
A spokesperson with Liberty Hospital said the team is extremely excited for all the women in the unit but admits filling shifts on maternity leaves will be interesting.
Copyright 2022 KMBC via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/05/07/baby-fever-11-hospital-workers-pregnant-same-time/ | 2022-05-07T20:03:17Z |
Police: Assistant principal sent to hospital after punched, kicked by 11-year-old student
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - Police in South Carolina are investigating an assault that involved an elementary school student and an assistant principal.
WCSC reports the Charleston Police Department responded to an incident at Drayton Hall Elementary School on Tuesday.
An assistant principal at the school told officers she was assaulted by a student, according to a police report.
She said she pulled an 11-year-old student out of class to clean up a mess he made in the boy’s bathroom. An argument then ensued with the student cursing at her, striking her in the face, and kicking her.
Investigators said they saw red marks near the eye of the assistant principal, and she was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
According to the police report, the student told officers he did not make the mess in the boy’s bathroom, and he was tired of the assistant principal telling him what to do.
Police asked the student if he felt the assistant principal deserved it, and he reportedly told them she did and that he did not feel bad about it.
Another staff member at the school also told officers that she had been assaulted by the same student recently. The report stated that bruising was seen on the staff members’ arms.
Police said no arrests had been made because of the students’ age, but they are working with the assistant principal to see if any charges will be filed.
Copyright 2022 WCSC via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/05/07/police-assistant-principal-sent-hospital-after-punched-kicked-by-11-year-old-student/ | 2022-05-07T20:03:23Z |
Search for escaped inmate, former corrections officer enters ninth day
The believed getaway car was located in Tennessee on Friday
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WAFF/Gray News) - Officials released more information on the search for an escaped inmate and former corrections officer as it enters the ninth day.
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Casey White and Vicky White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
The Lauderdale Sheriff’s Office reported on May 6 that the 2007 Ford Edge that authorities believe Vicky White and Casey White were driving was found in Tennessee.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, the car was found east of I-65 near Spring Hill.
The car was a gold/copper color and had damage to the left rear bumper.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, where the car was found, reported the car appeared to have been abandoned a week ago and there was no sign the two were still in the area.
During a press conference, Singleton also reported Vicky White was staying at a Quality Inn in Florence, Alabama, near where the getaway car was parked the night before she allegedly helped Casey White escape.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office released a new video that shows Vicky White at a hotel the night before the disappearance.
On May 5, U.S. Marshals released new photos of Casey White and Vicky White. The photos show Casey White with tattoos on his chest, arms and upper back, including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood.
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Vicky White has long blonde hair, but newly released photos show what the former corrections officer would look like with dyed or longer/shorter hair. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds and reportedly has a waddling gait.
Casey White stands at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 330 pounds. According to an official with the U.S. Marshals, he also has a tattoo of eyeballs on the back of his head.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Singleton said she was taking him to a mental health evaluation at the time of the escape. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
A warrant has been issued for Vicky White’s arrest on first-degree permitting or facilitating escape charges.
According to WAFF’s independent investigation, the two had a “special relationship.
The U.S. Marshal Service announced via Twitter that it will be offering up to $10,000 for information regarding Casey White. The Marshal Service is also offering up to $5,000 for information regarding Vicky White.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued two rewards for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Vicky White and Casey White.
“Both Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended. I am pleased to offer this support as law enforcement works diligently to get these dangerous criminals behind bars,” Ivey said.
Both rewards are in the amount of $5,000.
Vicky White and Casey White are considered armed and dangerous. If you see them, you should not approach them and call 911.
To submit information regarding the Casey White or Vicky White, call 1-800-336-0102 or download the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
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CHEYENNE – The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce honored service members Friday afternoon with a Military May Luncheon and the awarding of the 2021 Cheyenne Trophy to three local units.
The event was hosted at the American Legion Post 6 to celebrate those in uniform, and also to recognize their involvement in the community. Chamber President and CEO Dale Steenbergen said it’s important to remember the military is one of the largest economic drivers in southeast Wyoming, all while ensuring individual freedoms and prosperity.
“It’s my personal belief that certainly this nation is blessed, that God has blessed us from the beginning. And while there are a lot of things to be thankful for, what he has truly blessed us with are people. And you saw that today,” Steenbergen said. “There are still men and women in uniform that wake up every day and their only goal is to make sure that you and your families rest safely and peacefully at night.”
The Chamber wanted to further recognize the military community by presenting three awards. Military Affairs Committee Vice Chairman Scott Fox brought forward three units whose mission accomplishments of patriotism, off-duty volunteerism and community involvement have made a significant contribution to Cheyenne.
The first of the winners were from the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. They performed as the top weapons defense unit, and protected $3.3 billion in nuclear assets within 9,600 square miles of Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. Fox said many of the defenders also volunteer with Cheyenne Frontier Days, Wyoming’s Big Brothers and Big Sisters as mentors and raised the most money for the Special Olympics of Wyoming.
“The 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron epitomizes high values of duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity and selfless dedication to the United States nuclear deterrence mission,” he said.
Next was the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 115th Field Artillery Brigade. They provided months of support to the nation’s capital in response to the Jan. 6, 2021, riots, and volunteered throughout Wyoming to augment hospitals in need of help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soldiers could be found in Sheridan, Gillette, Casper, Laramie, Riverton, Rock Springs and Cheyenne.
“The 115th has shown their commitment to support Wyoming, and provide their Guard soldiers to support our communities,” Fox said.
The final 2021 Cheyenne Trophy was awarded to the 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron of the Wyoming Air National Guard. They distinguished themselves with their service and specialty skills, and deployed in support of operations within 48 hours to aid in the recovery of more than 7,500 Afghan refugees.
“Thank you will never quite be enough,” Fox concluded.
Among other recognitions, Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed this month as Military Appreciation Month, and 20th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton shared his pride for his colleagues across all branches of the military. He said in the challenging world that we find ourselves in today, it is even more imperative that forces in the nation’s western region be prepared and supported.
He asked many of the officials attending the event to consider this responsibility.
“As you continue to have your dialogue as civil leaders, as elected officials, it’s important to understand what our Air Force is doing. Our Air Force is modernizing its nuclear force,” Lutton said. “This is about modern nuclear force that is going to deter the People’s Republic Of China, that is going to deter Russia, that is going to deter North Korea.”
Rep. Bill Henderson, R-Cheyenne, attended the event and told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle he was listening to Lutton’s message. He said with a transition in the U.S. nuclear weapons platform, Laramie County would continue to be a central focus and strategic location. Because of this, he said it was important to bolster military members in those operations.
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins likewise said he cherishes the relationship that has been in place with the base since the day the city was founded.
“I get to do the things I want to do with my family because of the men and women who support and defend us every day,” he said. “We have a quality of life that almost no one else in the world has and it’s directly because of these guys, and we need to honor and recognize them.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/chamber-of-commerce-honors-service-members-with-military-may-luncheon/article_3802d4ef-cb6c-59cd-944d-e3e131b115f5.html | 2022-05-07T21:27:01Z |
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Francisco judge tossed out former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit challenging his permanent ban from Twitter.
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech. Free speech rights don’t apply to private companies and Trump failed to show Twitter was working as a state actor on behalf of Democrats, the judge wrote.
“The amended complaint merely offers a grab-bag of allegations to the effect that some Democratic members of Congress wanted Mr. Trump, and ‘the views he espoused,’ to be banned from Twitter because such ‘content and views’ were ‘contrary to those legislators’ preferred points of view,’” Donato wrote. “But the comments of a handful of elected officials are a far cry from a ‘rule of decision for which the State is responsible.’ Legislators are perfectly free to express opinions without being deemed the official voice of ‘the State.’”
Trump sued Twitter, Facebook and Google’s YouTube in July 2021, claiming they illegally censored him.
The platforms suspended Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, in which his followers violently stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to block Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential win. The companies cited concerns he would incite further violence.
The ruling comes as Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, is in the process of purchasing Twitter for $44 billion. The deal has raised questions about whether, Musk, a self-described free speech absolutist would reinstate the former president.
Trump, who has continued to repeat lies about his 2020 election defeat in speeches, has started his own social network, Truth Social. He said last week that he wouldn’t rejoin Twitter if given the chance.
The suit had sought to reinstate Trump’s account, which had roughly 89 million followers, and those of five others who claimed they were also censored by Twitter. The group had sought unspecified damages and class action status on behalf of others removed from the platform.
Legal experts had predicted the lawsuit would fail but suggested Trump would milk it for political purposes. Trump’s political action committee immediately began raising money after the lawsuit was announced last year.
The lawsuit had also sought a declaration that Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act was unconstitutional.
The act says providers such as Twitter can moderate services by removing obscene posts that violate their standards and cannot be held responsible for content posted by others.
Trump had only shown a “vague and speculative allegation” that he believed he would not have been banned if Twitter wasn’t granted immunity by Section 230, Donato said.
Donato gave Trump another opportunity to amend his complaint. Trump’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Quieting down Saturday night
Rain finally beginning to exit
SATURDAY: Cloudy during the evening and chilly with temperatures falling into the 40s. Some lingering scattered showers for the evening and overnight but nothing that will cause flooding issues. Overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Windy throughout the night, especially in the Valley with winds sustained out of the north-northeast at 10-20 mph, gusting up to 35-40 mph.
SUNDAY (Mother’s Day): Chilly to start the day with plenty of cloud cover and temperatures in the 40s. A spotty shower across our West Virginia locations early. Staying very cloudy for most of the day but we may see some peeks of sunshine by the late afternoon and early evening. Pleasantly cool with highs in the low to mid 50s. Staying breezy, especially in the Valley.
A pleasantly cool evening with temperatures in the 50s with more clouds than sun. The breeze finally dying down. Clouds will decrease during the evening and overnight with clear skies arriving after midnight. A cold night with lows in the mid to upper 30s. With clear skies and light winds for the overnight, areas of patchy frost may develop, especially across our West Virginia locations.
MONDAY: Plenty of sunshine and pleasantly cool to start the day with temperatures quickly rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine the entire day as it turns mild. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy during the late morning and afternoon.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Skies stay clear into the overnight as it turns chilly. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
TUESDAY: Plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds to start and pleasantly cool. Temperatures rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine throughout the day as clouds will be very limited. Breezy for the late morning and afternoon. A mild and nice day with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Evening temperatures in the 60s as skies turn completely clear once more for the night. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine again to start the day as skies will be clear. Pleasantly cool to start with temperatures rising into the 50s. Clouds will be hard to come by for the day as plenty of sunshine sticks around. Warm in the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. A beautiful spring day. Evening temperatures falling into the 60s with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
THURSDAY: Just a few clouds with plenty of sunshine to start and temperatures rising into the 60s. Another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the low to mid 70s. Another beautiful spring day. Warm during the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Partly to mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low to mid 50s.
FRIDAY: Plenty of clouds around to start the day with temperatures rising into the 60s. Clouds with some sunshine sticking around in the afternoon and warm. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Warm for the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Cloudy overnight with lows in the mid to upper 50s.
As always, you can get the latest updates by downloading and checking the WHSV Weather App.
**A reminder that spring wildfire season is still going on in West Virginia. No outdoor burning in West Virginia before 5pm through May 31.**
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Abortion rights protesters rally in cities around US
CHICAGO (AP) — Abortion rights protesters rallied in cities around the United States on Saturday, vowing to fight to ensure that abortion remains a legal option for women nationwide.
Hundreds gathered in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and other cities days after a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion was leaked to the public suggesting the court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. The draft opinion, which comes amid nearly 50 years of federal abortion protections, could change before the ruling is finalized in coming weeks.
“To think that, after all this time, people still want to control what women can do and our rights to make our personal healthcare decisions is just really outrageous,” Carole Levin, chair of Courts Matter Illinois, told WMAQ-TV during the rally in Chicago.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker attended the rally and vowed to protect reproductive rights in Illinois.
“I’m proud Illinois is an island for reproductive freedom in the Midwest,” he said. “Our shores remain open for any person left marooned by these extremist politicians.”
In the nation’s capital, abortion rights protesters stood outside the Supreme Court, holding signs that said abortion is a human right, or “Abort the Court.” Protesters who oppose abortion demonstrated across the street.
In Atlanta, demonstrators carried signs in favor of abortion rights as they marched through that city’s downtown and chanted, “Not the church and not the state, women must decide our fate.”
In Houston, thousands attended a reproductive rights rally headlined by Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who is running for Texas governor. Texas is one of several states that would automatically ban abortion, leaving no exceptions for rape or incest, if the high court overturns the nationwide right to abortion.
An investigation is underway to determine who leaked the Supreme Court draft opinion to Politico.
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Bridgewater Colleges holds 2022 commencement
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - On Saturday morning, the class of 2022 walked across the stage and got their diplomas at Bridgewater College.
“Being here with everybody it makes it that much more special to be able to be here as a community and as a class and be able to graduate with our professors and our friends,” Taylor Corbin, a 2022 Bridgewater College graduate said.
This class faced hardships over the last four years.
“We’re celebrating not just your accomplishments but your resiliency in the face of heartache and our shared strength in a time of turmoil. We are, today, more than any other commencement in the college’s history celebrating our connections,” Bridgewater College Dr. David Bushman said in his commencement address.
This class had their normalcy taken away from them when the pandemic hit which impacted nearly half of their college experience
”It means a lot considering like some of our friends who graduated the previous years didn’t get a graduation, so it was really cool to be able to be here with all my friends and graduate in person,” Corbin said.
In addition to the pandemic, the students also endured tragedy on campus.
“You’ve persevered through the challenges of a global pandemic and the aftermath of the tragic events of February 1st,” Bradley Hallock, President of the Bridgewater Alumni Association said in his speech to the Class of 2022.
The ceremony undoubtedly recognized and honored the lives of Bridgewater College officers John Painter and Vashon “J.J.” Jefferson who were killed in the line of duty on campus on February 1.
The class gift was a donation to the John Painter and Vashon “J.J.” Jefferson Memorial Student Support Fund.
“The best way to remember them is to understand ourselves what they so clearly knew that our lives are worth it,” Dr. Bushman said in his commencement speech.
Graduates said they were just happy they could celebrate this day together before life’s next chapter.
“How the community rallied around us and how we rallied around each other after all that happened was really special and I think it makes it even more special to be here together today,” Corbin said.
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Deputies find 100 migrants inside big rig on highway; dozens of occupants ran away
GANADO, Texas (AP) - Authorities say deputies found about 100 migrants in the back of a semitrailer that had broken down on a South Texas highway, but many of them fled.
Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies found the semitrailer around 7 a.m. Friday just north of Ganado, about 90 miles southwest of Houston.
The sheriff’s office says when authorities opened the back of the vehicle, many of the occupants jumped out and ran away into nearby brush and cornfields.
Deputies took 64 people, including the semitrailer’s driver, into custody.
Jackson County Sheriff Kelly Janica says those who entered the country illegally are being processed by the U.S. Border Patrol.
Authorities are still searching for about 40 migrants who fled on foot.
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Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city already experiencing a rise in violent crime.
The panel charged Frank James, 62, on Friday with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Both counts carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. The weapons count has a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
James was arrested on April 13, about 30 hours after authorities say he drove from Philadelphia and unleashed smoke bombs and dozens of bullets in a train full of morning commuters as it approached a Brooklyn station. The shooting victims ranged in age from 16 to 60; all were expected to survive.
Authorities said James’s bank card, cellphone and a key to a van he had rented were found at the shooting scene. Police also said they found the handgun used in the shooting and traced it to James.
James is jailed without bail. An arraignment hasn’t yet been scheduled, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for New York’s Eastern District.
A lawyer representing James at the time of his arrest cautioned not to rush to judgment and noted that James alerted police to his whereabouts. James was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village after he called a tip line saying he was at a fast food restaurant in that section of the city.
A motive for the attack is unclear. In numerous rants he posted on YouTube, James, who is Black, made bigoted remarks about people of various backgrounds and railed against New York Mayor Eric Adams and complained about mental health care he received in the city years ago.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/05/07/grand-jury-indicts-suspect-brooklyn-subway-mass-shooting/ | 2022-05-07T23:11:55Z |
Mickey Gilley, country singer who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots, has died. He was 86.
Gilley died Saturday in Branson, Missouri, where he helped run the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre. He had been performing as recently as last month, but was in failing health over the past week.
“He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side,” according a statement from Mickey Gilley Associates.
Gilley — cousin of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis — opened Gilley’s, “the world’s largest honky tonk,” in Pasadena, Texas, in the early 1970s. By mid-decade, he was a successful club owner and had enjoyed his first commercial success with “Room Full of Roses.” He began turning out country hits regularly, including “Window Up Above,” “She’s Pulling Me Back Again” and the honky-tonk anthem “Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time.”
Overall, he had 39 Top 10 country hits and 17 No. 1 songs. He received six Academy of Country Music Awards, and also worked on occasion as an actor, with appearances on “Murder She Wrote,” “The Fall Guy,” “Fantasy Island” and “The Dukes of Hazzard.”
“If I had one wish in life, I would wish for more time,” Gilley told The Associated Press in March 2001 as he celebrated his 65th birthday. Not that he’d do anything differently, the singer said.
“I am doing exactly what I want to do. I play golf, fly my airplane and perform at my theater in Branson, Missouri,” he said. “I love doing my show for the people.”
Meanwhile, the giant nightspot’s attractions, including its famed mechanical bull, led to the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy,” starring John Travolta and Debra Winger and regarded by many as a countrified version of Travolta’s 1977 disco smash, “Saturday Night Fever.” The film inspired by Gilley’s club was based on an Esquire article by Aaron Latham about the relationship between two regulars at the club.
“I thank John Travolta every night before bed for keeping my career alive,” Gilley told the AP in 2002. “It’s impossible to tell you how grateful I am for my involvement with ‘Urban Cowboy.’ That film had a huge impact on my career, and still does.”
The soundtrack included such hits as Johnny Lee’s “Lookin’ for Love,” Boz Scaggs’ “Look What You’ve Done for Me” and Gilley’s “Stand by Me.” The movie turned the Pasadena club into an overnight tourist draw and popularized pearl snap shirts, longneck beers, the steel guitar and mechanical bulls across the country.
But the club shut down in 1989 after Gilley and his business partner Sherwood Cryer feuded over how to run the place. A fire destroyed it soon after.
An upscale version of the old Gilley’s nightclub opened in Dallas in 2003. In recent years, Gilley moved to Branson.
He was married three times, most recently to Cindy Loeb Gilley. He had four children, three with his first wife, Geraldine Garrett, and one with his second, Vivian McDonald.
A Natchez, Mississippi, native, Gilley grew up poor, learning boogie-woogie piano in Ferriday, Louisiana, alongside Lewis and fellow cousin Jimmy Swaggart, the future evangelist. Like Lewis, he would sneak into the windows of Louisiana clubs to listen to rhythm and blues. He moved to Houston to work construction but played the local club scene at night and recorded and toured for years before catching on in the ‘70s.
Gilley had suffered health problems in recent years. He underwent brain surgery in August 2008 after specialists diagnosed hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by an increase in fluid in the cranium. Gilley had been suffering from short-term memory loss, and credited the surgery with halting the onset of dementia.
He underwent more surgery in 2009 after he fell off a step, forcing him to cancel scheduled performances in Branson. In 2018, he sustained a fractured ankle and fractured right shoulder in an automobile accident.
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Statistics on jobs in Laramie County. From a report on May 6, 2022, by the Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
CHEYENNE – There was mixed economic news from the state Friday when it comes to jobs in Wyoming. And a similar pattern was observed in Laramie County.
The good news is that, between the fourth quarter of 2020 and that same three-month period at the end of last year, 7,017 jobs statewide were added, for 2.7% growth. Total payrolls rose by an even greater amount, up almost 11% to $382.5 million.
The downside? “Despite the recent job growth, employment has not returned to pre-pandemic levels,” said an announcement from the Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. “Total employment in fourth quarter 2021 was down approximately 9,300 jobs from fourth quarter 2019.”
The takeaway for one of the experts who wrote the report?
“The big picture is recovering from the pandemic job losses,” David Bullard, a senior economist who has been with the Research and Planning section since 1996, said by phone. “We’ve still got a ways to go. But things are improving.” He noted that overall, during a period of time spanning decades, the state’s trend is to usually have job growth.
In the final three months of last year, the state’s No. 2 economic sector, leisure and hospitality, had the biggest gain in jobs, adding 2,555 positions, or 8.0%. Energy is the No. 1 industry in the state. Mining, including oil and gas, gained 840 jobs, or 5.8% growth, the state reported.
Laramie County gained 1,304 jobs, for 2.8% growth. Total payroll increased by $54.5 million, an 8.7% boost.
“The largest growth occurred in construction (approximately 650 jobs),” the Research and Planning section reported about the county. “Growth was also seen in accommodation and food services, retail trade, transportation and warehousing, and professional and technical services.”
Employment grew in 16 of Wyoming’s 23 counties, the state found.
Employment in Converse County rose by 428 jobs, or 7.5%, for the biggest percentage rise among all Wyoming counties. Total payroll grew by $14.9 million, a whopping 17.7%. “Large job gains were seen in mining (including oil & gas; nearly 300 jobs),” the report said. Teton County added 1,369 jobs, a 7.3% gain, putting it No. 2 among counties in percentage increase.
Carbon County had the biggest percentage decline in jobs, followed by Niobrara County, Bullard noted in speaking with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/recovering-from-some-of-pandemic-wyoming-jobs-picture-is-mixed/article_61fa8c10-a8b5-5ce7-b038-b819a8f1bab6.html | 2022-05-07T23:46:06Z |
CHEYENNE – Wendy Johnson has tried to move back to her native Wyoming a handful of times.
She watched coaching jobs open, only to find that the school district didn’t have a corresponding teaching role she also could fill.
That changed last month when Cheyenne South athletics director Mark Puev announced he was leaving to take the same post at Laramie County Community College.
Johnson jumped at the opportunity to throw her hat in the ring to succeed Puev at South. On Friday, she was hired as the school’s third AD since it opened in 2010.
“I love Cheyenne, and I’ve often thought about living there,” said Johnson, who has been AD and assistant principal at Hillcrest High in Ammon, Idaho, since 2017. “When the South job opened, I thought, ‘I could really do that.’
“My family still lives in Wyoming, so this gives me the chance to move home and do something I’m passionate about. I’m passionate about athletics, I love helping and guiding programs and coaching coaches. I feel like I have a lot to offer.”
Johnson grew up in Douglas, and attended LCCC before transferring to the University of Wyoming. She moved to Idaho after graduating from UW. Johnson spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach before taking over as head volleyball coach at Idaho Falls High. She coached the Tigers to six state championships and seven runner-up finishes during her 16 seasons as head coach.
“I’m really excited to get to Cheyenne,” Johnson said. “I was only at LCCC for two years, but the two years I was there made me absolutely love Cheyenne. That’s why I’ve been trying to get back there. The timing was never right before.
“I’m excited to come to South and work with the programs and staff.”
Johnson thinks her background as coach helps her as an AD.
“More and more coaches are getting head jobs when they’re younger and don’t have as much experience dealing with players and parents,” she said. “They’re getting pretty battered and burned out quickly. I can be a buffer because I’m not coaching, and I can help younger coaches who might not have as much as experience learn and grow.”
Building a relationship with Johnson Junior High and the elementary schools that comprise the South triad is one of Johnson’s top priorities.
“We want them to all feel like they’re part of Cheyenne South so they’re excited to be a Bison when they get to that stage in the game,” she said. “We need to build up numbers. Our numbers are low at Cheyenne South, and we need to have more kids involved.”
Puev spent six years at South after replacing Scott Noble, who also left the Bison to become LCCC’s AD.
Johnson’s experience as an AD made her stand out among the pool of applicants, South Principal Phil Thompson said.
“I called her current administrator, and was told that she is really good, really knows her stuff and is really organized,” Thompson said. “She is a really, really strong AD and has been a distinguished volleyball coach. The parents, administrators and coaches who talked to her were all impressed with her professionalism and knowledge of being an AD and what she could do to help us build our program.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/cheyenne_south/johnson-hired-as-south-s-third-ad/article_7b1b474e-ae11-59fa-b460-f4194e5961e5.html | 2022-05-07T23:46:12Z |
African American Research Society in Staunton aims to preserve history
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Staunton-Augusta County African-American Research Society, or SACAARS, unveiled two more of its historical markers Saturday afternoon.
“We felt our history needs to be reserved for the future youth and the community,” Susie Brent King, president of SACAARS said.
These most recent markers were dedicated at T.C. Edmunds School and D.W. Davis School.
“It gives the history of when it was organized and who the teachers were and how they attended the school,” King said.
These markers are part of the group’s ongoing efforts to preserve black history and teach the next generation in the county.
”We’re just trying to preserve Black history and these schools were closed during the segregation and people don’t know anything about the history so that’s why we wanted to preserve the history,” King said.
King said once all the markers are unveiled she hopes to create a driving tour for visitors to take.
“We hope to have a riding tour for people to do a self driving tour throughout the city to see black history being recorded and preserved,” she said.
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80-1 long-shot Rich Strike crosses finish line first in Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — With favorite Epicenter and Zandon dueling in front, Rich Strike came charging up the rail in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike from far back in the 20-horse field to beat 4-1 favorite Epicenter by three-quarters of a length. Zandon was another three-quarters of a length back in third at Churchill Downs in front of a crowd that included former President Donald Trump.
Rich Strike had the second-biggest upset in the race’s 148-year history. He paid $163.60 to win. Only Donerail in 1913 had a higher payout of $184.90.
Rich Strike wasn’t even in the Derby field until Friday when Ethereal Road was scratched, making room for the chestnut colt trained by Eric Reed. Both Leon, from Venezuela, and Reed were in their first Derby. Leon regularly rides on small circuits, including Ohio.
Leon’s rail ride was reminiscent of jockey Calvin Borel aboard Mine That Bird in 2009. Mine That Bird paid $103.20 to win.
Rich Strike was purchased by owner RED TR-Racing LLC for $30,000 last fall when he was entered in a low-level claiming race by former owner Calumet Farm.
Rich Strike earned $1.86 million for just his second career victory.
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‘My leg is in that car’: Thief steals man’s car with prosthetic leg inside
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB) - A North Carolina man said his car was stolen along with his prosthetic leg.
James Heath is currently sleeping in the back of a rented van.
“Life’s tough living in a car. There’s no bathroom, and it’s not easy living in a car,” Heath said.
Heath was carjacked while sitting inside his SUV at a McDonald’s in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is disabled, and his prosthetic leg was inside his vehicle when the thief took off.
“I said, ‘My leg is in that car.’ You know, that’s my only salvation,” Heath said. “The guy basically said, ‘Give me your keys or I’m going to cut your throat.’”
Heath is homeless. He said he’s been on the waiting list for Gastonia public housing for more than a year.
His partner takes care of him. They often spend money on hotel rooms just to take a shower.
After the carjacking, Heath said he is now renting a van just to have a place to sleep.
“In two days, I’ve got to turn the van in, and I don’t know what I’m going to do,” Heath said. “That’s my home, and I’m fortunate to have it right now.”
The Gateway Gaston is an organization that connects people with resources during a crisis, and that group said it has reached out to Heath to help.
“I’m happy the ball is moving as long as it’s just a little bit. I’m happy and thankful for anything I get,” Heath said.
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Two brothers die after canoe overturns in Page County
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources announced two brothers died after canoeing on Government Pond in Page County on Saturday afternoon.
According to the agency, the two 21-year-old men and their brother were enjoying their day canoeing and as they tried to turn directions, the wind picked up and the canoe overturned throwing all three of them into the water. One brother was able to swim safely back to shore to call for help.
The DWR, along with Page County Sheriff’s Office, Page County Fire and Rescue and the Stanley Fire Department Dive Team, were able to recover the bodies of the two missing men after a few hours.
“DWR sends their condolences to the family of the victims during this unimaginable time. Please remember to always wear your lifejacket,” the agency said in a statement on Saturday night.
The identity of those involved has not be released by officials.
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(CNN) -- Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele said Saturday he will run for governor in his home state of Hawaii this year, joining the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. David Ige.
The freshman congressman made the announcement at an event in his hometown of Hilo, Hawaii. Reports that Kahele would be leaving Congress first emerged last week.
"I have dedicated my life to serving the people of Hawaii, and if given the honor to serve as your governor, I will continue the mission," Kahele said Saturday.
Kahele was elected in 2020 to succeed Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. He was a pilot and state senator before he ran for the US House.
"Today, I have one clear message for those who think they can buy our government: Hawaii is not for sale," Kahele said.
Other Democrats running to succeed Ige as governor include Lt. Gov. Josh Green and former first lady Vicky Cayetano.
Kahele recently came under fire for his part-time work as a commercial pilot for Hawaiian Airlines, which raised questions about whether he was breaking any ethics rules for continuing his work with the airline.
Those questions arose after the Honolulu Civil Beat published an in-depth story looking into his attendance record on Capitol Hill this year and his personal income since he entered office. The report found that Kahele has voted by proxy at least 120 times since the start of the year, meaning another lawmaker has cast his votes for him. The House has allowed for proxy voting in the chamber since the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kahele has defended the arrangement, saying it complied with House ethics rules. His office said he has not voted in person since January because he is worried about new coronavirus variants and lives in a multigenerational family home. But his office also added that he remains committed to his work in DC.
Hawaiian Airlines has directly lobbied the federal government on a slew of bills, several of which Kahele is a co-sponsor, and CNN has confirmed that the airline contributed to Kahele's campaign every year since 2019. While the arrangement is unusual, Kahele's support for those bills and the donations from Hawaiian Airlines are not illegal.
With his announcement Saturday, Kahele joins more than 40 House members who have announced they'll be leaving at the end of the term, either to seek other office or due to retirement.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
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* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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PRINCEVILLE, Hawaii (KITV4) – Hanalei firefighters responded to a 911 emergency call about a 57-year-old Florida man who fell and was injured at Queen’s Bath in Princeville on Friday afternoon.
First responders were told the man fell and injured his ankle and was sitting on the rocks near the water. A firefighter hiked down the rocks and splinted his ankle while Air 1 was dispatched to the scene.
Rescuers were able to successfully airlift the man and brought him to safety. AMR medics then provided additional support and treatment.
The access gate to Queen’s Bath has been closed to the public since October 2021 due to the high surf winter season. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/florida-man-rescued-airlifted-from-queens-bath-on-friday/article_61b92d50-ce5a-11ec-b8f1-83603f6d7ba6.html | 2022-05-08T00:52:42Z |
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui
County Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island
Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
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FILE - New York City Police and law enforcement officials lead subway shooting suspect Frank James, center, away from a police station, in New York, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. On Friday, May 6, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted James in the attack that wounded multiple people and rattled a city already experiencing a rise in violent crime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city grappling with a rise in violent crime.
The panel charged Frank James on Friday with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime.
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June Adrianne (Mosher) Cloud 1947-2022 June Adrianne (Mosher) Cloud, died on April 24, 2022. She was born in Farmington, Maine to Don and Vera (Kinney) Mosher on May 14, 1947. She married Larry Cloud on August 26, 1967, in Boston, MA. June graduated with an AA from Laramie County Community College, BA from University of Wyoming, and MA for Regis University. She spent her life doing what she loved, working as a Special Education Teacher for many years for LCSD#2. Once she retired from teaching, she continued to serve the community by working at the Laramie County Library in Cheyenne until she retired fully. She is survived by her children, David Cloud of Portland, OR, Melissa Riley, Don (Cheryl Sunding) Cloud, and Randy (Stacy) Cloud of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Cade Clements of Cheyenne and Tyler Clements of Phoenix, AZ, Desirae, Meganne, and Emilee Cloud of Cheyenne; and three great-grandsons. June is also survived by her best friend and furry baby, Molly Cloud, she sure loved and adored her. June was preceded by her parents, husband, and sons, Mark, and Ronald. No services will take place per June's request. In remembrance of June's life the family asks that any charitable donation be made in her name to Black Dog Animal Rescue. (307) 514-4024
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Alfred Martinez, Jr. 1947-2022 Alfred Martinez Jr. passed away on May 4, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Murray, Utah in 1947 to Alfredo and Viola Martinez. He resided in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he graduated from Central High School in 1966. After graduation Alfred enlisted in the Marines and served his first tour in Vietnam. Following his tour, he met his lovely and devoted wife, Linda Martinez. They married January 2, 1971, spending a total of 54 years together. Alfred was a track star in High School. He was an outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time in the yard. Man that yard always looked nice! He enjoyed spending time with his family. One of his favorite past times was collecting memorabilia of his second love, Marilyn Monroe. He will truly be missed. Alfred is survived by his wife, Linda Martinez; sons, Lawrence (Tara), Marc (Rachel); daughter, Endelisa (Kevin) and his 7 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents, Alfredo & Viola Martinez; brother George Martinez; sister, Virginia De La Garza; and son Allin Martinez. Private family services will be held in his honor.
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Juanita Faye Moffitt 1938-2022 Juanita Faye (Nita) Moffitt passed away March 25, 2022 in Mesa, AZ. She was born January 11, 1938 in Cheyenne to Guinn Allen and Hazel (Kirk) Allen. She attended school in Cheyenne, graduating from Cheyenne Central High School in 1957. Juanita married Billy L. Statler on September 1, 1961, he passed away on August 11, 1983. She married Merval Moffitt on December 9, 1989, he passed away on March 5, 1999. After Merv's passing, she was blessed with having Eldon Lundberg in her life, after he lost his wife a short time after Merv's death. They were able to spend almost 10 wonderful years traveling, playing golf and spending the winters in Arizona. Juanita retired after working for 25 years at the Pontiac-Buick dealership. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Women of the Moose, American Legion, Airport Golf Association and Tops. She is survived by her sons, James Statler of Harrisburg, PA and Dennis (Lea) Statler of Fletcher, OK; granddaughter, Annaliese Faye Statler of OK; sister, Judy (Dave) Gebhard of Cheyenne; niece, Cris Gebhard of Cheyenne; nephew, Robert (Deb) Gebhard of East Wenatchee, WA; great-niece, Barbra; and great-nephews, Bob, Jr. and David all of Wenatchee, WA. Donation may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cremation has taken place and services will be announced. Condolences may be offered at www.schradercares.com.
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Michelle A. Oakes 1947-2022 Michelle A. Oakes, 74, of Cheyenne passed away May 1, 2022 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born December 1, 1947 in Lander, WY to Ralph and Ann Williams. When she was a young girl, she moved with her family to Southern California. There she attended grade school and high school, where she graduated with high honors and was a track and golf star. She attended California State University at Fullerton, and graduated with a BA in ancient history and pre-med. She married Ken Oakes, her high school sweetheart, on June 26, 1971 in Whittier, CA. She was a social worker for abused and neglected youth for many years. She had a glowing zest for life and a passion for travel-she and her husband made more than 50 major trips all over the globe. She loved playing both duplicate and party bridge, and was for many years part of a group that played regularly at the Cheyenne Country Club. She was an excellent walleye fisherman, she and her husband fished every spring and summer all over Wyoming and North Dakota. She is survived by her husband, Ken Oakes of Cheyenne and a brother, Ralph Gregg Williams of Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and no services will be announced at this time. Condolences may be offered at www.schradercares.com. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family and friends.
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Sherman H. Ryan Sr. 1928-2022 Sherman Howard Ryan Sr. passed away April 27, 2022 in Brush, Colorado. He was born on 9/4/1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Douglas and Mildred Harriet (Dunyon) Ryan, the youngest of three children. He attended and graduated from Granite High School in 1946. Sherman married Joyce Annette Desmond on 4/12/1953 in Ethete, Wyoming. Sherman served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Signal Battalion A Company during the Korean conflict. He began his career as a telephone lineman for Mountain Bell in 1951 and was quickly promoted to Exchange Manager in Kemmerer, Wyoming and then transferred to Evanston, Wyoming. He converted the telephone system to "DIAL" in 1965. In 1980 he was transferred to Cheyenne, Wyoming and worked as a Network Manager. He retired in 1983, finishing his 32-year telephone career with US West. He was a member of the Evanston Lions Club, Telephone Pioneers and American Legion Post 6. Sherman was raised on a ranch in Milford, Utah and grew up loving the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, snow skiing, snow mobiling, traveling in his RV, metal detecting, panning for gold and making wine. He could tear apart anything and put it back together. He had every nut and bolt available for his many projects. He loved taking his family and friends to the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade, rodeos, and concerts. A highlight was watching the cattle drive bringing the steers from along I-25 through the city streets into Frontier Park. After retiring, he took up golf and loved playing with his family and good friend, Gene Nelson. He is survived by brother John Douglas Ryan of Gig Harbor, Washington, son Sherman Howard (Dana) Ryan Jr. of Puerto Penesco, Mexico, and daughter Sheri Joy Johnson of Fort Morgan, Colorado, grandchildren Shaun Michael Ryan, Tristin Nicole Penland, Kristopher Ryan Johnson, and Gregory Wayne (Shondel) Johnson, and four beautiful great-grandchildren who adored him. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister Virginia Catherine Clark and husband Harry William Clark, sister-in-law "Jo" Jewel Joann Ryan and son-in-law, Kris Arthur Johnson. A private ceremony will take place.
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Bedford County four-year-old recovering well after being bit by rabid fox
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - On Friday afternoon, Billy Robb spoke with us from the delivery room where his son was born on Thursday. But just days before he received a call that would worry any parent.
“Pa-Pa called me up in a panic, I couldn’t even understand him, he wasn’t making much sense,” said Robb, who was at work at the time.
What Robb’s dad was trying to tell him, was that a fox had bit his four-year-old daughter, Ryleigh Willow Robb, outside his home in the area of Stone Mountain Road in Bedford County.
“It made a mad dash for him, jumped over the railing, ran straight for Ryleigh. Dad’s friend Amy was able to pick Ryleigh up as the thing jumped up and grabbed her on the leg, tried knocking her off, it grabbed her again.”
The family immediately sprung into action by calling 911.
“There we went to the hospital, she had to get injections in all her bite wounds.”
It wasn’t until Thursday that the Virginia Department of Health called them to say they found out the fox had rabies.
”That was a whole other level of scary.”
But rabies infections aren’t very common in the surrounding areas, that’s according to Officer Brandon Schoonover, who works on the animal control unit at Roanoke County Police.
“The number of positive cases are few and far between. I can’t say it never happens but they are usually in the single digits.”
But just like Robb’s family did, it’s always important to call it in if you come in contact with a wild animal.
”If you believe that you were exposed you need to seek medical attention immediately and the same with domesticated animals.”
The good news is, Ryleigh is doing just fine now and only had to walk down a couple floors for her treatment on Friday as the family celebrated their newest addition.
Robb just wants to raise awareness to other parents about being safe and keeping an eye on their kids.
For more information about rabies, you can find VDH’s press release below:
“Everyone should take commonsense measures to protect themselves and their domestic animals from rabies. Pet owners should keep their pets up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age and older be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian, and that vaccinations be kept current. It is important to avoid contact with wild or stray animals, and parents should be sure that their children are taught to not touch, pet or otherwise handle unknown animals.
Additional steps that can be taken to prevent rabies in people and pets include:
Do not feed stray animals. Avoid wild animals, especially raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Feed your pets indoors and do not let them wander.
Teach children to avoid contact with wild animals and pets they are not familiar with.
Do not handle sick, injured or dead animals. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabber if you have concerns about sick or injured wildlife.
Keep wild animals out of homes by capping chimneys with screens and blocking openings in attics, cellars and porches. Ensure trash cans have tight fitting lids.
Do not try to trap or handle stray and wild animals. If a bat is found indoors and may have had contact with someone, do not release it. Call your local animal control officer or health department to determine if the animal should be picked up and tested for rabies.
If you are bitten by a wild or stray animal do not panic. Wash the wound(s) thoroughly with warm soapy water and contact animal control, your doctor or the health department for further recommendation.”
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Heavy rain and severe weather impacts area Friday
(WHSV) - It was a very busy day on Friday as heavy rain moved through the area, along with severe thunderstorms.
RAINFALL
There was a batch of rain that moved through the area Friday morning before we saw a lull in activity.
Then, more heavy rain arrived in the evening causing rivers, streams, and creeks to be overwhelmed across the Potomac Highlands and Northern Valley.
There was enough rain to actually cause a rockslide in Pendleton County Friday afternoon. This happened on US 33 (Allegheny Drive) about 2 miles west of Onego and 5 miles west of Seneca Rocks.
A storm report indicated that a 2-4 foot sized rock fell onto the highway. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities as the area was cleaned up within a couple hours.
Everyone got their fair share of rain, some of it too fast. Most of the area saw 1-2″ of rain with the highest totals north of US 33.
Here are some rain totals from the storm:
SEVERE WEATHER
Thunderstorms moved across our area Friday evening.
At about 9 pm, a tornado warning was issued for southeastern Augusta County which included Greenville and Stuarts Draft. A tornado warning was in effect for about 15 minutes, until 9:15 pm.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued also in southern Augusta County which included places like Craigsville, Middlebrook, Greenville, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, Sherando, Lyndhurst and the City of Waynesboro.
Damage reports from this storm indicate many trees were toppled likely due to straight line winds and not a tornado. We had numerous reports of trees down in the severe thunderstorm and tornado warned areas.
A few trees fell where people were camping at Stoney Creek Campground in Greenville.
In the town of Fairfield, just south of Augusta County in Rockbridge County, damage included numerous trees and even siding of houses ripped off. In this area, we are suspicious that a brief tornado touched down. The National Weather Service will have to confirm this. If not tornado damage, damage from straight line winds.
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Spanberger Cybercrime bill is signed into law
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - President Joe Biden just signed 7th District Representative Abigail Spanberger’s cybercrime bill into law.
The Better Cybercrime Metrics Act ensures federal and state government have the resources they need to combat cyber attacks. This comes one year after a cyber attack shut down the colonial pipeline.
“We’ve had so many businesses, small, medium, large sized businesses throughout Virginia, be the victims of cybercrime attacks. So I think it’s very clear to people, just the rising prevalence of this type of crime and the impact that it has on our larger communities,” Rep. Spanberger said.
The new law will also allow for the department of justice to do more in investigating and prosecuting the attacks.
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Demonstrators gather to show support for abortion rights Saturday in Pine Grove Park
Standing at Pine Grove Park in Port Huron Saturday, Lakeport resident Lesley Lambright, 75, held a sign that depicted a coat hanger and the words "Never Again" in bold blue letters.
Lambright was there with about 50 other people showing her support for reproductive rights following a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could overturn Roe v Wade. The landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision established the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S.
It's a cause Lambright knows well. She wore a pin from a 1986 women's rights march in Washington, D.C. She has been fighting for women's rights for the past 50 years.
"The fact that potentially the Supreme Court is going to take away a right makes me so angry," she said. "I'm so sad and upset."
People gathered at the demonstration that was organized by St. Clair County Democrats. Party officer Jim Frank said they hope the demonstration raises awareness about abortion rights.
Demonstrators waved signs that bore depictions of coat hangers, female reproductive organs and slogans that advocated for reproductive rights. Cars and motorcyclists cheered and honked as they drove down Pine Grove Avenue.
The demonstrators started gathering at the park at about noon. As of 1 p.m., Frank said he had not seen any counter-protestors.
He said the party believes a person's right to choose whether to give birth is a fundamental right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and it's a grave mistake to leave that legislation to the states.
"The right to choose is very much a right that women and all Americans have," Frank said.
Beyond the day's demonstration, Frank said the party will continue to support the re-election of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other Democrats and state representatives who have vowed to protect reproductive rights.
'How are we any different from a slave?'
For many in the crowd, abortion rights are personal. Lambright said she had an illegal abortion at age 20, before abortion was legalized, because she felt she had no other option. While she doesn't regret it, she said she almost died from blood loss.
"If we can't control our own body, how are we any different from a slave?" Lambright said.
Several other older women who remembered a time before abortion was legalized said they had classmates or friends who had illegal abortions and even knew a few that died as a result.
Carolyn Holley, an 83-year-old Port Huron resident in attendance, said she doesn't want to return to a time when women did horrible things to get rid of unwanted pregnancies. If abortion is outlawed, it won't prevent it, it will only make women seek dangerous abortions, she said.
Holley said she has two granddaughters. She wants them to be able to make their own reproductive choices.
"I want (my granddaughters) to be treated better. I want them to be treated equally with men," she said. "We're doing better but we're still not there."
Danielle Wright, 25, of Croswell, waved a sign that read "We are not ovary-acting" with a depiction of an angry uterus. She said she doesn't plan on having children, so the potential for Roe v. Wade to be overturned is concerning.
She also worried that if reproductive rights fall, other rights for women will too.
"It's just not right for the government to tell us what we can and cannot do with our bodies," she said.
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St. Clair County's library system is asking voters to OK a higher tax in August. Here's why.
Danielle Reid joked that her family rolled into the local library branch with suitcases to fit all the books they intended to check out.
The Fort Gratiot resident said they take advantage of the St. Clair County Library System twice a week, and on Friday morning, she, twin sons Titus and Abe, 5, and daughter Selah, 8, were among several families at the Port Huron branch for story time — and the hive of crafts and activity that followed.
“I’m homeschooling them this year, so we’ve been able to take advantage of a lot of resources,” Reid said. “But we’ve been coming here for story time since (Selah) was about 6 months old.”
Reid said they also frequently work with librarians to access things they don’t find on the shelves and they participate in demonstrations about baby chicks with egg incubators. Last month they attended the library’s massive Easter egg hunt at Lincoln Park.
It’s these types of programming and resources the library system finances with a countywide millage.
The library system's 0.7-mill tax expired in 2021. In August, voters will be asked to pay an increased rate of 1.2-mill to support library operations.
Allison Arnold, the library system’s director, said there are a variety of reasons for the proposal including plans to maintain and expand certain collections of materials and other services.
One reason in part, she said, was the Headlee rollback, which requires a local unit of government to reduce its millage when annual growth on existing property is greater than the rate of inflation.
“Part of that is to help us to bring back funding that we have essentially been losing,” Arnold said.
“But the other part is that as costs for materials increase, our buying power has decreased,” she said. “So, for instance, e-books for libraries actually cost twice to three times more than for the normal retail. Libraries tend to have to purchase e-books multiple times. Publishers don’t necessarily allow us to keep those books forever and ever.”
Arnold said the library system’s building materials and collections have remained stable, but there are limited opportunities to grow, particularly after pandemic closures and a turnover in staff.
If approved, the 1.2-mill tax would be levied for a decade and projected to raise more than $8 million in its first year for library operations.
The total tax would be $120 annually to the owner of a home with a value of $100,000, or $50 more a year than the previous millage.
Millage would not finance new Port Huron library branch
The St. Clair County Library System has been mulling options to finance a new main branch in Port Huron for several years to replace its facility at 201 McMorran Blvd.
On Thursday, however, Arnold emphasized the county’s library millage wouldn’t go toward that effort — nor any brick and mortar needs of library buildings, most of which are owned by their local communities. The county owns the Port Huron branch.
At this point, the library director said the discussion for a new main branch is on hold but not off the table.
“We had been working with St. Clair County Community College on a possible venture," Arnold said. "Unfortunately, with the pandemic and the directions the pandemic has taken both education and library use, that partnership is no longer something that we’re pursuing.
“We still have several locations within the city of Port Huron that are potential or viable. But we have not had the opportunity to move forward any further with funding requests or space use analysis.”
How does the library hope to expand, maintain services?
After they were finished with the book, “I Need a Hug,” kids at the Port Huron branch’s Friday morning story time got busy with crafts at a nearby table — each making their own “hug” out of colorful paper cutouts of their hands attached to a string the length of their arms’ span.
Four-year-old Landon MacDonald was among them, later telling his mother, Maggie Bales, the book was his favorite part.
Amanda Salisbury, a library branch assistant, shares duties with story time and programming with other library staff.
She said it is important to maintain those kinds of opportunities for library patrons.
“We can just keep enriching the children and giving them new things to experience and new memories to make at the library,” she said.
Bales said she and Landon come every Friday.
“"They’ve got plenty of activities, different stations where the kids kind of free roam and free play. It’s really fantastic," she said. "He enjoys it. Also, every Friday we’ll check out new books and DVDs.”
In addition to maintaining many of the popular programs, Arnold said they have plans for expanding services.
Those plans include things like re-introducing bookmobiles, starting a new author series, potentially introducing a “library of things” to loan out tools, technology and other non-traditional materials, developing online library card registration, and creating digital library cards that follow students from kindergarten and up.
There was also hope to engage in new community partnerships, Arnold said. She pointed to establishing a “robust adult literacy program” that’d require staff with the right expertise. Michigan’s functional illiteracy rate is 18% among adults, according to the National Adult Literacy Survey.
The library system would also like to consider book kiosks, Arnold said. That would allow books and materials to be shared in other locations without having to maintain the expense of their own building, she said.
What happens if the August millage request isn’t approved?
Arnold said the taxes collected from the millage provide more than 75% of the library system's operating costs.
“In today’s numbers, the staff is actually about 68% of the library’s budget,” Arnold said, referring to the budget under the expired tax. “It’s the expertise and talent of the staff that is the bulk of the operating monies.”
If voters reject the request on Aug. 2, Arnold said the library would attempt another request in November, though she was “not certain what exactly that ask would be.”
“If the library is not funded through the millage, we would have about six months’ worth of practical operating monies in our fund balance to assist us with going back out for another ask or shutting down contracts and shutting down the library system,” she said. “So, the millage is extraordinarily important for the livelihood and strength and the survival of the library.”
Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jackie20Smith. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/05/08/countys-library-system-asking-voters-ok-higher-tax-august-heres-why/9663779002/ | 2022-05-08T02:38:06Z |
Marine City, Cros-Lex baseball on different paths
MARINE CITY — There isn't much time left to make adjustments. Not with the MHSAA baseball district tournaments set to begin on May 26. So every game is a chance to turn it around.
The Marine City and Croswell-Lexington baseball teams met for a non-conference battle on Friday. Aside from playing in different leagues, they're also in very different situations.
Marine City finds its groove
Everything is starting to fall into place for the Mariners.
"I think we're getting there," coach Daryn Letson said. "We're 9-6 overall ... but we're probably a strike, an out and a base hit away from being 12-3. And people view you entirely different at 12-3 than they would 9-6. So I think we're close."
With a 5-1 record against conference opponents, the Mariners sit one game behind Madison Heights Lamphere for first place in the MAC Gold.
"We're just hitting the ball well," shortstop Josh VandeVyver said. "I think we've hit the ball well overall this season to produce runs that we need to get the wins."
A key component to Marine City's offense is its speed. Players such as Nolan Distelrath and Charles Tigert are just dangerous on base as they are at the plate. Distelrath stole home and later scored from second in the Mariners' 4-2 win over Croswell-Lexington on Friday.
"A lot of it starts with us just getting the leadoff guy on," Letson said. "One of our strengths is running well."
They've also been the beneficiary of solid pitching. Jeffery Heaslip opened the season with a 10-strikeout performance in a 10-0 win over Port Huron on April 12. He's fresh off a 6-4 win over Warren Woods-Tower in which he threw eight strikeouts on Wednesday.
"We've got a couple weeks left in the regular season," Letson said. "We'll see where things end up there and get ourselves ready so we can do what we need to the (district) tournament."
Cros-Lex builds for the future
The Pioneers are gaining experience with such a young roster. While veterans l Jake Townsend and Drew Hosterman still lead the charge, it's a rebuilding phase at Cros-Lex.
"Drew and Jake are the top tier of my team right now," coach Bryce Davis said. "We've got a strong core of guys. There are a lot of sophomores and we're trying to find one or two freshmen that are ready to go."
One of those up-and-coming talents is leadoff hitter Jett Weeder.
"He's a sophomore so this is his first year on varsity," Davis said. "He's got a lot of things he can work on ... but he's got a big heart and he's going to do whatever we ask him to do. He draws a lot of walks and puts the ball in play."
Another bright spot has been the pitching from Ian Katalski.
"He's really starting to come along and throw a lot of strikes for us," Davis said. "He's keeping teams off-balanced and pitched a great game against Richmond (Wednesday) night."
But Cros-Lex knows it must provide more run support to Katalski and the rest of the staff.
"Right now, (batters) one through five, we're putting the ball in play," Davis said. "If we can just find that (production) six through nine, it's going to put us in a lot better positions for ball games."
"Our defense has gotten a lot better since the beginning of the year," Townsend said. "We've just got to start getting the bats going more consistently for us."
The Pioneers are currently working on their ability to put runners in scoring position and capitalize.
"It's just about trying to get better every single game," Davis said. "The end goal is finding that one-through-nine that's ready to go for districts and make a run."
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Get to know Jacob Turner, the Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week
Welcome to a new installment of the Times Herald's Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week poll.
The nomination and voting process hasn't changed. But from now on each winner will get a little time in the spotlight with a quest-and-answer session.
First up in this new format is St. Clair baseball's Jacob Turner, who was voted Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week on Thursday. The senior pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and zero earned runs in the Saints' 6-1 win over L'Anse Creuse North on April 26.
The Times Herald recently caught up with the senior pitcher to learn more about him.
Times Herald: How long have you been playing baseball?
Jacob Turner: I've been playing as long as I can remember. I used to lived in Kimball Township. I don't remember the name, but it was a Kimball Little League team and I played tee-ball for them. It was the first-ever team I played for. My dad was the coach and I played with my little brother.
TH: What is the best part of your game?
Turner: I'd say my pitching — probably my fastball. I've always been blessed with a pretty strong arm and gifted with having good velocity on my fastball. I've been working a lot on my off-speed lately and have worked to perfect my curveball, cutter, changeup and all of that.
TH: Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Turner: My favorite pitcher has always been Justin Verlander. He was a Tiger for the longest time. Me and my brother watched him growing up and looked up to him. He's getting old now, but he's always been my favorite.
TH: What is something outside of baseball that you enjoy doing?
Turner: Definitely weightlifting. I started lifting about two years ago and started around 140 pounds. I put on like 45-50 pounds of muscle. Ever since then, I feel like I have to go to the gym every day or I don't feel like my day is completed.
TH: What goal do you have for the rest of this season?
Turner: Our team goal is to make it states. We want to make a run at states. We're kind of the underdog. Coming into the season, we weren't even ranked in the state. So we knew it would be a big task. But this group of guys that we have — we've been playing together since we were in eighth grade. So the chemistry is there, honestly. I think we can do it. We've got some good talent. But most importantly, we're best friends playing together.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui
County Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island
Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
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HONOLULU, HAWAII (KITV4) - In the latest report, Hawaii Department of Health identifies COVID-19 clusters associated with two Oahu high school proms.
In April, an Oahu school contacted the DOH for assistance when 37 students called out sick with similar symptoms after attending their high school prom with over 300 people in attendance.
Six attendees tested positive for COVID-19. One person was unvaccinated, four received the first shot of the vaccination series and one person was up to date with all COVID-19 vaccinations.
In addition, four attendees tested positive for Type A influenza, with one person testing positive for both influenza A and COVID-19.
Of the 37 symptomatic individuals, 35 students reported receiving a COVID-19 test (home test or laboratory testing).
The DOH investigated another cluster of 16 COVID-19 cases associated with a prom with over 600 people in attendance.
Both schools required all prom attendees to be vaccinated with
the primary series or submit a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the event.
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(CNN) -- Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said.
Two men and a woman died at the resort, and a fourth American -- a woman -- was airlifted to a hospital in Nassau, the Bahamas' capital, Bahamian Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper said Friday.
Though police are investigating, Cooper has been "advised that foul play is not suspected," he said.
No signs of trauma were found on the bodies, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement to CNN.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bodies were found unresponsive in two different locations; a man was found first in one villa with no signs of trauma, and the couple in a second villa, police said in the statement issued on Saturday.
The couple complained of illness the previous evening, according to the report.
"The officers found a Caucasian male slumped against a wall in a bathroom, unresponsive," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. "The woman was also unresponsive. Both individuals showed signs of convulsion. The officers examined the bodies and found no signs of trauma."
The police will wait for an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of death, adding that for now "this matter remains under active investigation."
Cooper did not name the resort, but Sandals Resorts spokesperson Stacy Royal confirmed to CNN the death of the three guests at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma.
Sandals Resorts, operators of more than a dozen all-inclusive centers in the Atlantic and Caribbean, did not mention a fourth hospitalized person. Details about what led to the deaths, why the fourth American was taken to the hospital, whether that person was at the resort, the condition of that person and the Americans' names weren't released.
"A health emergency was initially reported and following our protocols we immediately alerted emergency medical professionals and relevant local authorities," Sandals Resorts said in a statement to CNN Saturday morning.
The company said it was working to "support both the investigation as well as the guests' families in every way possible," but could not disclose further information "out of respect for the privacy of our guests."
Cooper asked the nation's health and wellness minister to lead a delegation of health, environment and public works officials to the Exuma district on Friday.
"The public will be kept abreast of information as soon as it becomes available," Cooper, who also is the Bahamas' tourism minister, said. "We offer our thoughts and prayers to the families affected."
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(CNN) -- In a stunning upset that sent the crowd roaring, Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.
The horse entered the race at 80-1 odds -- the biggest long-shot in the 20-horse field. And Rich Strike began the derby week as an alternate and wasn't added to the field until Friday, when another horse pulled out of the race.
"We came here on a prayer," trainer Eric Reed said during a news conference after the race. "Anybody that's in this business, lightning can strike."
As the horses entered the final stretch of the race, Rich Strike was in the middle of the pack but surged past front-runners and betting favorites Epicenter and Zandon in the final seconds of the race.
Epicenter and Zandon finished in second and third place respectively.
Reed said his team went to Louisville a few days before the derby, while still on alternate status, to prepare for the possible scenario that the horse would be in the race. Rich Strike began training "against all odds, nobody thought we could get in," Reed said.
On Friday, a day before the race, officials announced another horse, Ethereal Road, was out and Rich Strike was in.
"I couldn't even breathe," Reed said.
"This is ... the reason everybody does this. Cause we're not supposed to be here, but I knew this horse loved the track and he's been training so good all year," he said after the race. This is Reed's first winning horse in the derby.
Venezuelan jockey Sonny Leon, riding in his first Kentucky Derby, drove Rich Strike to the surprise victory and the $1.86 million winner's purse.
"I was excited," Leon said about his emotions before the race. "Nobody knows my horse like I know that horse."
Rich Strike is owned by RED TR-Racing, LLC, according to the derby's website.
Dubbed the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" -- a nod to its approximate run time -- the Derby is the first race in US horse racing's coveted Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
The next leg of the Triple Crown will be run in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 21.
The competition was wide-open this year without trainer Bob Baffert, who was banned from Churchill Downs for two years after Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first last year, later tested positive for a banned substance. Medina Spirit died unexpectedly in December.
Baffert claimed an ointment used to treat dermatitis may have caused the positive test.
The initial runner-up in that race, Mandaloun, was announced the winner.
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A chilly Mother’s Day
High temperatures will be 15-20 degrees below average Sunday
SUNDAY (Mother’s Day): Chilly to start the day with plenty of cloud cover and temperatures in the 40s. A spotty shower across our West Virginia locations early. Staying very cloudy for most of the day but we may see some peeks of sunshine by the late afternoon and early evening. Pleasantly cool with highs in the low to mid 50s. Staying breezy, especially in the Valley.
A pleasantly cool evening with temperatures in the 50s with more clouds than sun. The breeze finally dying down. Clouds will decrease during the evening and overnight with clear skies arriving after midnight. A cold night with lows in the mid to upper 30s. With clear skies and light winds for the overnight, areas of patchy frost may develop, especially across our West Virginia locations.
MONDAY: Plenty of sunshine and pleasantly cool to start the day with temperatures quickly rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine the entire day as it turns mild. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy during the late morning and afternoon.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Skies stay clear into the overnight as it turns chilly. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
TUESDAY: Plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds to start and pleasantly cool. Temperatures rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine throughout the day as clouds will be very limited. Breezy for the late morning and afternoon. A mild and nice day with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Evening temperatures in the 60s as skies turn completely clear once more for the night. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine again to start the day as skies will be clear. Pleasantly cool to start with temperatures rising into the 50s. Clouds will be hard to come by for the day as plenty of sunshine sticks around. Warm in the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. A beautiful spring day. Evening temperatures falling into the 60s with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
THURSDAY: Just a few clouds with plenty of sunshine to start and temperatures rising into the 60s. Another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the low to mid 70s. Another beautiful spring day. Warm during the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Partly to mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low to mid 50s.
FRIDAY: Plenty of clouds around to start the day with temperatures rising into the 60s. Clouds with some sunshine sticking around in the afternoon and warm. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Warm for the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Cloudy overnight with lows in the mid to upper 50s.
SATURDAY: Mild in the morning and cloudy with temperatures rising into the 60s. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Currently watching a coastal low that will be off the southeast coast next weekend. This could bring a few showers. Stay tuned.
As always, you can get the latest updates by downloading and checking the WHSV Weather App.
**A reminder that spring wildfire season is still going on in West Virginia. No outdoor burning in West Virginia before 5pm through May 31.**
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NC officers kill man setting cars ablaze near police station
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Officers shot and killed a man Saturday afternoon who was throwing Molotov cocktails and setting cars on fire near a police station in Raleigh, North Carolina, authorities said.
The confrontation began after an officer observed a man lighting vehicles on fire in a parking lot near a district station at around 1:20 p.m., Police Chief Estella Patterson said at a news conference.
The officer called for assistance, and three other officers came to help, she said, and the officers ordered the man to stop. Patterson said the man continued to throw Molotov cocktails, ultimately tossing one near an officer close to him.
“Multiple officers then discharged their weapons, and the individual was struck multiple times,” Patterson said.
Police then moved the man away from two vehicles that had become engulfed in flames and attempted life-saving efforts, Patterson said. He was rushed by paramedics to a hospital but died. He wasn’t immediately identified.
Body cameras were active, as well as cameras outside the police station that captured events, Patterson said, adding she didn’t have any immediate information on the number of shots fired or how many had struck the man.
She thanked firefighters for quickly arriving and putting out the flames.
Although the chief didn’t elaborate on the vehicles burned, news photographs showed a police vehicle with what appeared to be a blackened and heavily damaged engine bay being towed away.
The police chief said an investigation is ongoing and more details of the shooting would be released in a report in coming days.
The FBI was notified in keeping with department policy, Patterson added, noting the investigation’s findings will be submitted to the Wake County district attorney.
The shooting took place near the department’s southeast district station in Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city. Police, fire and other emergency response vehicles swarmed the street afterward and the stretch of road remained close for several hours while the investigation continued.
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Trump lawyers detail document hunt in contempt ruling fight
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal team wants to void a contempt ruling and $10,000-per-day fine against the former president over a subpoena for documents related to a New York civil investigation into his business dealings, saying they’ve conducted a detailed search for the relevant files.
A new, 66-page court filing dated Friday describes Trump’s lawyers’ efforts to produce documents sought by New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office, which is probing whether Trump may have misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
Trump has called the investigation a political witch hunt and recently called James, who is Black, “racist” and said the courts were “biased, unyielding, and totally unfair.”
Last week, a New York appellate judge rejected his bid to suspend the fine while Trump appeals the decision.
In the recent court filing, Trump attorney Alina Habba said the responses to the subpoena were complete and correct and that no relevant documents or information were withheld.
Habba conducted searches of Trump’s offices and private quarters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, and his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, according to the filing, but didn’t find any relevant documents that hadn’t already been produced. The filing also detailed searches of other locations including file cabinets and storage areas at the Trump Organization’s offices in New York.
In a separate sworn affidavit included with the filing, Trump stated there aren’t any relevant documents that haven’t already been produced.
He added that he owns two cellphones: an iPhone for personal use that he submitted in March to be searched as part of the subpoena, then submitted again in May; plus a second phone he was recently given that’s only used to post on Truth Social, the social media network he started after his ban from Twitter, Facebook and other platforms.
In a previous court ruling, Habba called the contempt ruling and fine “unconscionable and indefensible.”
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Virus found in pig heart used in human transplant
(AP) - Researchers trying to learn what killed the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig have discovered the organ harbored an animal virus but cannot yet say if it played any role in the man’s death.
A Maryland man, 57-year-old David Bennett Sr., died in March, two months after the groundbreaking experimental transplant. University of Maryland doctors said Thursday they found an unwelcome surprise — viral DNA inside the pig heart. They did not find signs that this bug, called porcine cytomegalovirus, was causing an active infection.
But a major worry about animal-to-human transplants is the risk that it could introduce new kinds of infections to people.
Because some viruses are “latent,” meaning they lurk without causing disease, “it could be a hitchhiker,” Dr. Bartley Griffith, the surgeon who performed Bennett’s transplant, told The Associated Press.
Still, development is under way of more sophisticated tests to “make sure that we don’t miss these kinds of viruses,” added Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, scientific director of the university’s xenotransplant program.
The animal virus was first reported by MIT Technology Review, citing a scientific presentation Griffith gave to the American Society of Transplantation last month.
For decades, doctors have tried using animal organs to save human lives without success. Bennett, who was dying and ineligible for a human heart transplant, underwent the last-ditch operation using a heart from a pig genetically modified to lower the risk that his immune system would rapidly reject such a foreign organ.
The Maryland team said the donor pig was healthy, had passed testing required by the Food and Drug Administration to check for infections, and was raised in a facility designed to prevent animals from spreading infections. Revivicor, the company that provided the animal, declined to comment.
Griffith said his patient, while very ill, had been recovering fairly well from the transplant when one morning he woke up worse, with symptoms similar to an infection. Doctors ran numerous tests to try to understand the cause, and gave Bennett a variety of antibiotics, antiviral medication and an immune-boosting treatment. But the pig heart became swollen, filled with fluid and eventually quit functioning.
“What was the virus doing, if anything, that might have caused the swelling in his heart?” Griffith asked. “Honestly we don’t know.”
The reaction also didn’t appear to be a typical organ rejection, he said, noting the investigation still is underway.
Meanwhile doctors at other medical centers around the country have been experimenting with animal organs in donated human bodies and are anxious to attempt formal studies in living patients soon. It’s not clear how the pig virus will affect those plans.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...
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The Hawaii Nurses Association is kicking off this week by voicing their concerns for the nursing shortage in the islands.
A large concern is hospitals in rural areas. It is difficult to keep nurses in those parts of the state.
President of the HNA, Dan Ross, says nurses at Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital on the Big Island are making roughly $10,000 less than the nurses at Queens Medical Center in Oahu.
“It’s even more expensive to live on the Big Island than it is to live here in the city yet they are making 20% less than the nurses on Oahu who work for the same company. It’s about recruiting nurses and nobody is going come out here for low wages and above-average rent,” said Ross.
Ross says hospital wages are competitive within the islands however they must be competitive across the nation.
“Even though our wages are relatively high here in Hawaii, if you factor in cost of living, we are the lowest in the whole country. You could work anywhere else in the United States as a nurse and have a higher standard of living,” said Ross.
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green says his team plans to increase wages, offer loan forgiveness and housing to recruit and retain nurses in Hawaii.
“One of the challenges we have is housing for our nurses. We need to build a lot more affordable housing and workforce housing for really strong working people. If we don’t have nurses, we’ll have a problem staffing our hospitals,” said Josh Green, Lieutenant Governor.
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BEIJING, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn
Beijing recently released a series of measures to boost the development of market entities and further optimize the city's business environment.
The 21 measures, released by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, focus on providing targeted services for companies in a more efficient way, with an aim to create a market environment favorable for fair competition and further lower operational costs.
Business registration will be made easier. One-stop services will be accessible online and offline where applications are processed in a timely manner.
To meet the increasing demand of obtaining food business licenses, the city will run trials on providing these businesses with guidance before their application for registration. Efforts will also be made to further deepen the reform of integrating the application for business licenses and certificates.
In addition, to promote innovation and high-quality development of market entities, Beijing plans to set high standards of development in 50 sectors, including energy conserving, water conservation, low-carbon and circular economy, environmental protection, security, and the service industry.
In terms of industries related to medicine, medical equipment, and education and training, the city will take greater efforts to fight against monopolies and strengthen regulation on unfair competition, to ensure an orderly and fair market environment.
The city will also facilitate access to government services through an online platform. A database of electronic licenses and certificates will be set up, which will facilitate enterprises with cross-regional operations, and provide them with greater access to government services.
Beijing releases 21 measures to boost market entities
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BOSTON, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe & Mulvey, a personal injury firm in Boston, has been sued by a former client for alleged Legal Malpractice. The lawsuit, filed by Brian Evans, alleges that the firm failed to depose or call witnesses during his mother's wrongful death trial, and failed to object when a juror member stated that "anyone can have a heart attack," despite the fact that the juror member did not have Sleep Apnea.
39 United States governors have issued Sleep Apnea Awareness Proclamations, many of them mentioning Evans mother by name. Those Proclamations can be seen at helen-bousquet.com.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court stated in an Order that the firm failed to object during trial to the issue in what would be a cause to appeal. The firm also did not do a conflict check on the judge, Lawrence Suprerior Court Judge Salim Tabit, who was married to a doctor with at least admitting privileges in the very same hospital Evans was suing.
Evans has named Florence Carey, an attorney at the firm and another attorney, as well as the firm itself.
"During the trial, my own attorney stated that the going rate for a 62-year-old, my mother, was $750,000," Evans says. "I was sickened."
The Massachusetts Bar Association issued a warning against the firm after they posted a video of Evans on YouTube praising the firm, but only doing so after Evans gave notice of his intent to sue and never before. YouTube, citing a violation of Evans copyright, immediately removed the video.
"This firm represented me and deposed none of my witnesses nor called any of them to testify," says Evans. "Then they post a video of me praising them after I advised the law firm I intended to file suit, but never before. I am appreciative that both the Massachusetts Bar sent them a warning letter and that YouTube confirmed their violation of my copyright by the removal of the website. In my opinion, this firm seeks settlements, and were completely unprepared for trial."
Evans is being represented by Massachusetts attorney Richard Chambers.
Evans also claims the firm failed to depose any of his witnesses, including his father, a former police chief, and failed to file a Notice of Appeal to preserve his rights. The firm also never filed to withdraw from the case nor received permission by the court in Lawrence, Massachusetts to do so.
"The firm failed to discover the judge was connected to the defendants, didn't object when they should have during the trial, failed to file any post-verdict motions, and other matters that now have me having to pursue what I am in court," says Evans.
Evans' original case for which he is now suing Crowe & Mulvey is now before the United States Supreme Court. Evans appeal regarding the judge will be reviewed by The United States Supreme Court and will be at conference on May 19th, 2022. "If I lose the appeal, I'll file for a Motion for Rehearing. I lost my mother this was not some small claims case and that's how I believe Crowe & Mulvey treated it."
"I see opinions posted online by other firms on their blogs who know absolutely nothing about what I'm alleging in the case. They know nothing about it and spew off opinions knowing nothing," said Evans about an article he reviewed by a firm with no relation to the case.
"That's why I decided it was my turn to make it clear what this firm did, or in my case, didn't do, and the retaliatory actions they took when they knew I was going to file a legal malpractice case. Having to go through this over what happened to my mother has been the worst experience of my life," concludes Evans.
"My father, a former police chief, was on my witness list and heard co-defendant Dr. Ronald Marvin say "Probably," when my father asked if had my mother been monitored would it had made a difference. Crowe & Mulvey never even deposed him despite telling me they would, and never called my father as a rebuttal witness to Marvin's testimony. Like the original case, I will take this case as far as I must and justice will be had," says Evans.
Evans said comments by Edward S. Cheng, a professional liability attorney at Sherin and Lodgen in Boston, claiming that he, as a non-party to all of the cases "sees rough sailing ahead for Evans in his case against Crowe & Mulvey," is ridiculous.
"Who is Ed Cheng? I love how these lawyers who have nothing to do with the case seek to get their name out there by commenting about cases about trials they never sat through and do not know all of the details. It's a ridiculous and sad attempt to get attention in legal publications, really," says Evans.
Evans was deposed on May 6th, 2022, and depositions are set for June 1, 2022 with Evans father, and Crowe & Mulvey defendant Florence Carey.
"I am not the first client to sue Crowe & Mulvey," says Evans. "In my opinion they are a quick settlement firm and not a trial firm. This is my mother, and unlike what Florence Carey said to me and my friend, there was no "going rate" for my mother.
"This is about justice, and that comes in many forms," says Evans. One nurse, Anne Marie Mede, of Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts, was found negligent at trial by the jury in the Essex County Superior Court case in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Case References: Suffolk County Superior Court - Evans v. Crowe & Mulvey – Civil Action 2184CV01883
Original Action Case Information: Evans v. Marvin, et al - Essex County Superior Court, Lawrence, Massachusetts - Docket Number 1577CV00569
United States Supreme Court – Writ of Certiorari Case Number 21-1257 - Evans v. Dr. Ronald Marvin, Nurse Anne Marie Mede, Holy Family Hospital, Steward Health, et al
References to this case may be found at helen-bousquet.com
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FAIRFAX, Va., May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, held its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Awards Celebration today. Over $36,000 in scholarships and teacher grants were presented to students and teachers in the local area. The 2022 Book Signing featured internationally acclaimed author and actor Blair Underwood, who discussed the book Olympic Pride, American Prejudice.
The Educational and Charitable Foundation empowers the northern Virginia community for a brighter tomorrow through education, service, and philanthropy. "The Educational and Charitable Foundation provides academic achievement programs and scholarships, advances culture and civic engagement, enhances economic empowerment, and promotes health, wellness, and social welfare throughout Fairfax County and northern Virginia communities through partnerships and strategic alliances. The Book Signing allows us to celebrate our academic and community enrichment programs with our partners and the broader community," said ECF president Robyn C. Jones.
"With the support of several community supporters, we awarded $17,500 in scholarships to 2022 graduates, a $15,000 to a female medical student and we presented $3,700 in teacher education grants. We are proud to continue ECF's 20-year legacy of supporting academic excellence in the region," continued Jones. This year, ECF expanded its awards to recognize Community Shining Stars, individuals who've exemplified exceptional service in health and wellness, education, and economic empowerment.
2022 Scholarship Recipients are:
- Natania Elias, Lake Braddock Secondary School, attending Harvard University
- Leah Cobb, Patriot High School, attending North Carolina A&T State University
- Vishnupriya Alavala, Freedom High School and the Academies of Loudoun, attending Virginia Commonwealth University
- Catherine Caputo, Woodgrove High School, attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- Jada Watts, Howard University College of Medicine
Teacher Grant Recipients are:
- Brittany Walker, Stratford Landing Elementary School
- Dr. Tiffany Spann Casey, Mt. Vernon High School
- Jamilla Gault, Mullen Elementary School (sponsored by the Cora Faith Walker Foundation)
"We are honored to join our nation in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. These grants support classroom instruction, ensure student learning and demonstrate our appreciation and support of all teachers," said Sanita Walker-Resper, president of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter.
The following Community Shining Stars were recognized:
- Education Recipient: Reverend Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Senior Pastor Alfred Street Baptist Church
- Economic Empowerment: Mr. Warren Thompson, President &CEO Thompson Hospitality, LLC
- Health: Mark Health, LCSW
The event also featured a moderated discussion with actor, and author, Blair Underwood, who presented "Olympic Pride, American Prejudice," the Untold Story of 18 African Americans who defied Jim Crow and Adolf Hitler to Compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
ECF 2023 Book Signing and Scholarship Awards Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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FRANKFURT, Germany, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADO E-Bike, the world-leading electric cycling providers, is launching the special ADO campaign in celebration of its first anniversary.
"My dream: ADO, cross 1,001 cities." —Mr. Sen
Selling 365 days, crossing more than 600 cities and making the lives of more than 12,000 families better and better.
So far, A DECE OASIS (ADO) brand has celebrated its first birthday, marking the completion of the process of 0 to 1 .
ADO Achievements:
Continuous Upgrade of Differentiated Products, Guarded the Commuting Journey of 10,000 Users
"Our products should be what the users really need." Mr. Sen said, the team adhered to enriching the product line from the users' needs and continued to optimize the existing products from the feedback of market users; in order to improve the technology, the 3,300 square meters of electric assisted bicycle R&D base and laboratory had been put into use.
Uphold Customer Side Belief, Enhance Brand Influence
"More and more users are interacting with us on Facebook, which reflects the consumers' trust and the improvement of ADO brand awareness."Mr. Sen said, ADO built a consumer communication window through "official media + KOL"to increase users' engagement.
Until today, ADO brand is conducting "Construction Project of 1,000 online + offline shops", which has achieved more than 100 million export value, 60+ regional agents and 200+ ADO brand shops in 600+ cities in the world have been put into operation successfully, jointly building the local experience of ADO e-bike brand.
Insist On Localized Service, Provide Worry-Free After-Sales Support
"We want to tell consumers that once they buy an ADO product, the brand will definitely take responsibility for you." Mr. Sen is determined to insist on localization service.
Nowadays, ADO brand has 9 overseas warehouses and 3 local after-sales centers. It can achieve 2-7 days delivery, next-day delivery service in some areas, localized technical and after-sales service support; what's more, ADO promises to replace new products for free for users when maintenance is not possible due to quality problems during the product's life cycle.
Grateful Rewarding to Customers, Jointly Create Good Memories of ADO
The first anniversary of ADO Ebike is approaching, in order to express our sincere thanks for your trust,ADO brand has launched the "Grateful Rewarding to Customers" activity to create good memories with users on official store and social media.
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TORONTO, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Halo Collective Inc. ("Halo" or the "Company") (NEO: HALO) (OTCQB: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) today announced continued progress in its Budega retail growth strategy in Los Angeles, including strong preliminary store level performance for its first dispensary in North Hollywood (NOHO) and a firm "Grand Opening" date for its second dispensary in Westwood on May 27, 2022.
Budega North Hollywood ("NOHO") is generating strong store level performance highlighted by a nearly 300% increase in gross sales in April as compared to the first month of operations in March. NOHO's growth is being driven by positive trends in store metrics such as foot traffic, ticket numbers and basket size. Additionally, 96% of customers are enrolling in Budega's loyalty program. To further improve store performance Halo is planning the imminent full launch of Budega Delivery which the Company anticipates will add 33% to topline sales1.
Commented Beau McKeon, SVP of Retail Operations, "Budega Noho is off to a promising start in only its second month of operation, with gross sales tripling and almost all of our customers joining our loyalty program. It's clear that the community has welcomed us as a new neighbor, and we continue to build momentum with market share."
Halo is pleased to announce that the grand opening of Budega Westwood is scheduled for May 27. This will be the second Budega location in Los Angeles. The Westwood dispensary is ideally situated in a dynamic and heavily trafficked area, boasting over 161,000 daily vehicles within three blocks. Westwood is a central regional district for shopping, dining, movie theaters, and other entertainment. Additionally, neighboring Century City is one of the most prominent employment centers in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, with a workforce of approximately 244,0002.
Halo has continued to evolve and innovate Budega's in-store customer experience, elevating the normal "weed" transaction. The Company's marketing and store operations teams have collaborated and executed captivating campaigns like "Weed Love to Meet You" that invite, inspire and compel customers to make Budega part of their daily routine. Additionally, Budega continues to offer a product assortment exceeding 1,000 SKUs, including many top-tier California brands such as Jungle Boys, Cookies, Kiva and the customer favorite Budega-branded product lineup. Budega dispensaries will also stock Halo's Hush™ branded cartridges, gummies, and pre-rolls.
Added Katie Field, President of Halo, "Budega's early success is due to our laser focus on guest service standards and commitment to providing vast product assortment. By placing customers first and creating an inviting and welcoming shopping experience, we have instilled loyalty and for that we are deeply grateful. We expect that by building our customer relationships local market share will continue to shift to Budega."
Both the North Hollywood and Westwood stores operate Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.budega.com for more information.
Halo is a multi-national, incubation company with assets and operations centered in both THC and non-THC sectors. For the THC sector, Halo is focused on the West Coast of the United States where it has vertically integrated operations covering the entire value chain from seed to sale. Halo cultivates, extracts, manufactures, and distributes quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vape carts, edibles, and concentrates. Halo sells these products under a portfolio of brands including Hush™, Winberry Farms™, Williams Wonder Farms, its retail brand Budega™, and under license agreements with Papa's Herb®, DNA Genetics, and FlowerShop*. Halo has opened a dispensary in Los Angeles under the Budega™ brand in North Hollywood and plans to open two more in Hollywood, and Westwood in the second quarter of 2022. Halo also operates three Kushbar retail cannabis stores located in Alberta, Canada.
In the non-THC sector, Halo is expanding into health and wellness categories including CBD and functional supplements such as nootropic nutraceuticals and non-psychotropic mushrooms. Halo, through a series of acquisitions, has product offerings in the form of beverages (H2C Beverages), dissolvable strips (Dissolve Medical), capsules (Hushrooms™), and topical supplements (Hatshe) with proposed national distribution via a strategic agreement with SWAY Energy Corporation. Halo has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Phytocann Holdings, one of Europe's leading wellness CBD consumer packaged goods companies with a portfolio of value and premium brands including Ivory, Harvest Laboratoires, Easy Weed, Kanolia, Herboristerie Alexandra, Buddies and Ghosty Buds.
As an incubator, Halo has successfully acquired and integrated a variety of companies which were subsequently reorganized to create Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN), an international medical cannabis and wellness company, of which Halo currently owns approximately 44% of the common shares. Halo has also acquired a range of software development assets, including CannPOS, Cannalift, CannaFeels, and a discrete sublingual dosing technology, Accudab. Halo intends to reorganize these entities (including their intellectual property and patent applications) into a subsidiary called Halo Tek Inc., and to complete a distribution of the shares of Halo Tek Inc. to shareholders on record, at a date to be determined.
For further information regarding Halo, see Halo's disclosure documents on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Halo's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Halo's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". Forward-looking information may relate to anticipated events or results including, but not limited to the operation of the Company's Budega-branded retail dispensaries in California and the prospects thereof, management's plans regarding its portfolio of cannabis businesses, the Company's expansion plans regarding Canada, the expected size and capabilities of the final facility planned at Ukiah Ventures, the size of Halo's planned cultivation facility in Northern California, and the ability of Bophelo and Canmart to serve the UK market and the proposed spin-off by Halo Tek Inc.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Halo is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Halo has made certain assumptions. Although Halo believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Among others, the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: inability of management to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses, changes in the consumer market for cannabis products, changes in the expected outcomes of the proposed changes to Halo's operations, delays in obtaining required licenses or approvals necessary for the build-out of Oregon operations, dispensaries or Canadian operations, the proposed spin-out with Halo Tek Inc., delays or unforeseen costs incurred in connection with construction, the ability of competitors to scale operations in Northern California, delays or unforeseen difficulties in connection with the cultivation and harvest of Halo's raw material, changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and the other risks disclosed in the Company's annual information form dated March 31, 2021 and other disclosure documents available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Halo does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Halo or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
This press release includes market and industry data that has been obtained from third party sources, including industry publications. The Company believes that the industry data is accurate and that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Third party sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of included information. Although the data is believed to be reliable, the Company has not independently verified any of the data from third party sources referred to in this press release or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon by such sources
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The annual ceremony recognized top academic graduates, outstanding seniors, retiring faculty, Professor of the Year Matthew Gaetano, and entrepreneur Bill Atherton
HILLSDALE, Mich., May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillsdale College celebrated its 170th Commencement on Saturday, May 7. The College has held this ceremony annually since 1860. Jordan B. Peterson, author, clinical psychologist, and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, delivered the keynote address, and the College conferred honorary degrees and recognized top academic graduates.
Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, thanked the faculty, administration, parents, and friends of the College for making the ceremony possible. He encouraged the graduating class to live out the things they learned while at Hillsdale.
"You are awesome people, and you will be greatly missed here. Except you are not leaving, after all, are you? You're going to live the life that you have prepared yourself to live, and you are going to live in contact with this College, with is a partnership which includes, until death us do part, and beyond."
Dr. Arnn then introduced Dr. Peterson, who addressed the senior class and encouraged them to live in a way that helps them to find purpose in their lives.
"If you are going to act ethically ... you act in a way that works for you now, that works for you tomorrow, that works for you next week, and next month, and next year, and in five years, and in 10 years, and for you and your family, and your friends, and your broader community, and all of that simultaneously. That is a place to find purpose in your life — to manage that balancing act simultaneously."
Three hundred twenty-nine undergraduates from the Class of 2022 received their degrees. Twenty graduate students received their degrees.
Dr. Arnn recognized five faculty members who have retired this year: Barbara Bushey of the Art Department; Ken Hayes of the Physics Department; Jim Stephens of the Philosophy Department, Michael Sweeney of the Accounting Department, who retired in December 2021; Dan York of the Biology Department. Dr. Arnn also recognized the 2022 Professor of the Year — Matthew Gaetano of the History Department — as well as this year's top academic graduates and outstanding seniors.
Photos of the event can be viewed here. A transcript of Dr. Peterson's address is available upon request.
About Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College is an independent, nonsectarian, Christian liberal arts college located in southern Michigan. Founded in 1844, the College has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 6.3 million. For more information, visit hillsdale.edu.
CONTACT: Emily Stack Davis
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BEIJING, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 28, as part of the spring meetings, International Finance Forum (IFF) joined hands with Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC Institute) to host an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and five Central Asian countries.
With the theme of "New Global Landscape: Green Silk Road Cooperation in Central Asia," experts and leaders from the regions had a constructive discussion about climate change, energy transition and how countries could further work together to accelerate efforts on green innovation.
"This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan," Yu Hongjun, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to the Republic of Uzbekistan, said in a keynote speech.
Yu added that China is expecting an even brighter growth outlook when it comes to the development of multi-national initiatives in the region.
Also at the event, Syed Shakeel Shah, Director of the CAREC Institute, said that China and the five Central Asian nations have laid a firm foundation for future bilateral cooperation, and that the CAREC Institute is making efforts to boost development and interconnectivity in the region.
Specifically, Syed Shakeel Shah pointed out that the Central Asian region is facing severe challenges brought by climate change and countries are in need of greater financial support through the development of green finance. To build a future with inclusive growth, governments and corporations must work together, he added.
Meanwhile, Hu Xinglan, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist of Central and West Asia Department of Asian Development Bank, shared the "CAREC 2030" strategy, a mission to create an open and inclusive regional cooperation platform. CAREC 2030 prioritizes five operational clusters from economic and financial stability to human development, encompassing both traditional and new areas of cooperation in the region.
About Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute
Jointly formed by China and Central Asian nations, the CAREC Institute is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting economic cooperation in Central Asia and along the Silk Road through knowledge generation and sharing. It now has 11 member countries, aiming to accelerate the economic management capacity of the countries and promote regional connectivity.
About International Finance Forum
IFF is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in Beijing in 2003. Established by financial leaders from more than 20 countries, regions and international organizations including China, the US, EU and UN, the forum is a long-standing, high-level platform for dialogue and communication. For more information, please visit: http://www.iff.org.cn/php/list.php?tid=477
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Mayor Bowser encourages Washingtonians to come together and wish the Washington Justice the best of luck in as they begin their 2022 Overwatch League season
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the Washington Justice and Events DC, the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia formally proclaims May 7th, 2022 as the Official Washington Justice Day. After two consecutive playoff-reaching seasons, the opening of a brand new team headquarters and practice facility in Downtown DC's Penn Quarter, and numerous partnerships and activations with local schools, universities, and businesses, the Washington Justice have proudly showcased the power that esports and gaming has to foster an inclusive and diverse community for Washington DC and today is an opportunity to celebrate those milestones.
"Mayor Bowser is focused on revitalizing and bringing a different energy to DowntownDC," said John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development. "The celebration of Washington Justice Day will not only shine a spotlight on the availability of esports in the city, but bring more vibrancy to the Sports Capital."
The Washington Justice have placed a core focus on building an accessible and inclusive community in the D.C area. In February 2021, the Washington Justice opened a brand new headquarters and training facility in Penn Quarter, bringing new economic excitement and activity to the downtown area. With this new facility, the Justice were able to host fans safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by closely following COVID guidance from the Mayor's office, enabling fans to remain connected and celebrate their hometown team through challenging times.
"Today is a wonderful moment for our Washington Justice franchise and we could not be more excited to celebrate with the city of D.C as we reflect on our past accomplishments, as well as look toward the future as we begin our 2022 Overwatch League season," said Mark Ein, Owner of the Washington Justice. Since our inception in 2018, we have worked to build a team D.C. can be proud of, with a proud focus on community and inclusivity. With the help of incredible partners, including Events DC, we were able to bring two world class events to the iconic Anthem in 2020, and we look forward to continuing to elevate DC's esports scene to be one of the best in the world."
"Events DC is proud to partner with the Washington Justice to bring exciting esports events and activities to our nation's capital," said Ralph Morton, senior vice president and managing director, Sports & Entertainment Division at Events DC. "DC is a dynamic and thriving hub for sporting and cultural moments that can't be found anywhere else – and esports has quickly become an important component of that ecosystem. We are thrilled to celebrate Washington Justice Day in DC in recognition of the team's success in raising the profile and accessibility of esports in our region. We wish the Justice the best of luck in the 2022 Overwatch League campaign."
Washington Justice Day also celebrates the beginning of the Justice's 2022 Overwatch League season, as their first match kicks off on May 7th vs. the Toronto Defiant at 3:00 pm EST. Fans will once again be welcomed to the Justice facility and more information on tickets can be found at eventbrite.com/o/washington-justice-23434178960
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MONTEREY, Calif., May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Carlos Patino Regalado filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Monterey County Jail and Wellpath after Carlos was found dead as the result of suicide stemming from alleged negligent care by the facility and staff.
On March 19, 2021, Carlos passed away as the result of injuries suffered in a suicide attempt just six days prior. He was arrested roughly one month before on various charges and both medical and jail staff were made aware that he suffered from serious psychological ailments. Carlos was taken on and off suicide watch on several occasions before his death, according to the complaint.
"We have to remember that these are people. Carlos was a person who needed and deserved to be treated with care and compassion," said attorney Elise Sanguinetti. "His death is the direct result of the negligence of jail and Wellpath staff."
On the day the attempt was made, Carlos had been on suicide watch only hours earlier as he had just returned from the hospital due to a psychiatric emergency. However, the watch was discontinued, and he was placed in an isolation cell. The cell contained a number of hanging points. Inmates suffering from mental health issues, including suicidal ideation, should not be placed in a cell where there is access to hanging point, especially when the inmate is left alone, as Carlos was. In addition, the complaint alleges he was not provided adequate medical and mental health attention or monitoring.
The lawsuit was brought by his mother for wrongful death as well as civil rights violations, medical malpractice, and negligence.
"The jail and Wellpath have been on notice for years regarding the dangers of putting someone like Carlos in an isolated cell with hanging points, but they just keep doing it. It is especially egregious knowing he just returned from the hospital for a mental health crisis and should have been on suicide watch," said attorney Jamie Goldstein. "Monterey County Jail and Wellpath continue to ignore inmates' Constitutional rights, and it's costing them their lives."
The case is Ana Regalado Patino v. County of Monterey, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 5:22-cv-01564.
About Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, LLP
ASWT is a Trial Law Firm with offices in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Montreal. ASWT specializes in complex litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. The firm represents plaintiffs in wrongful death, sexual assault and harassment, serious personal injury, elder abuse, civil rights and mass and class actions on behalf of consumers and employees. To learn more about us, go to: https://aswtlawyers.com/.
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STOCKHOLM , May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that La Clinique Générale-Beaulieu, a part of Swiss Medical Network in Switzerland, is the first center in the world to treat a patient using the Accuray CyberKnife® radiation treatment delivery system with RaySearch treatment planning system RayStation®* and oncology information system RayCare®*.
The first treatment was successfully carried out on May 4, 2022. The clinic is equipped with RaySearch's RayCare 5A and RayStation 11A and the CyberKnife M6TM Robotic Radiosurgery System is connected to Accuray's iDMS® Data Management System.
La Clinique Générale-Beaulieu has been using RayCare and RayStation for more than a year. Step by step the systems have been implemented and integrated into daily operations and today the clinic manages all aspects of the treatment, for all their machines, through RaySearch software. This gives a comprehensive picture of the patients' treatments while taking advantage of RayCare's efficiency for all patients.
Swiss Medical Network is one of Switzerland's two largest groups of private clinics. Within the network all types of cancers are treated, using cutting-edge technology and complex treatment methods. In 2019, as the first hospital in the world, Swiss Medical Network signed a multi-system, multi-clinic agreement for the purchase of Accuray radiation therapy delivery systems as well as RaySearch's treatment planning system and oncology information system.
Professor Oscar Matzinger, medical director of radiation oncology at Swiss Medical Network, says: "We are happy to announce that we have successfully treated our first patient using RayStation and RayCare with a CyberKnife machine. In partnership with RaySearch and Accuray we are now closing the loop regarding treatment delivery, using only RaySearch software for both CyberKnife and Radixact machines."
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch, says: "We are very pleased to hear that the first treatment with CyberKnife and RayCare has been successfully carried out at this world-class center. It is an important proof of concept that a clinic can use RayCare as the sole oncology information system together with Accuray machines. This makes the achievement of significant value not only for our mutual collaboration with Swiss Medical Network but also for potential collaborations with other clinics around the world with a similar machine set-up and, above all, for patients in need of radiotherapy treatment."
About Swiss Medical Network
Swiss Medical Network is one of the two leading Swiss groups of private clinics. Established in the three linguistic regions of Switzerland the clinics offer first-class hospital care to both Swiss and international patients. Swiss Medical Network consists of 23 clinics, 46 ambulatory centers and 15 competence centers spread over 15 Swiss cantons and has highly qualified specialists in all medical fields.
About RaySearch
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is a medical technology company that develops innovative software solutions for improved cancer treatment. RaySearch markets the RayStation®* treatment planning system (TPS) and the oncology information system (OIS) RayCare®*. The most recent additions to the RaySearch product line are RayIntelligence® and RayCommand®. RayIntelligence is an oncology analytics system (OAS) which enables cancer clinics to collect, structure and analyze data. RayCommand, a treatment control system (TCS), is designed to link the treatment machine and the treatment planning and oncology information systems.
RaySearch software is used by over 800 clinics in more than 40 countries. The company was founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and the share has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2003. More information is available at raysearchlabs.com.
About RayStation
RayStation®* is a flexible, innovative treatment planning system, chosen by many leading cancer centers worldwide. It combines unique features such as unmatched adaptive therapy capabilities, multi-criteria optimization, market-leading algorithms for treatment plan optimization for HDR brachytherapy and external beam therapy with photons, electrons, and protons, as well as helium and carbon ions. RayStation supports a wide range of treatment machines, providing one control center for all treatment planning needs and ensuring centers get greater value from existing equipment. RayStation also seamlessly integrates with RayCare®*. By harmonizing the treatment planning, the care of cancer patients worldwide is improved.
About RayCare
The RayCare®* oncology information system (OIS) is designed to support the many complex logistical challenges faced by today's oncology clinics. RayCare is closely integrated with RayStation®* and provides seamless access to all the powerful planning tools in RayStation and RayCommand®. The system efficiently coordinates activities in radiation therapy and offers advanced features for clinical workflow automation, and adaptive radiation therapy. RayCare responds to the demand from clinics for a more user-friendly and workflow-oriented information system that can support the cancer care of the future.
* Subject to regulatory clearance in some markets.
CONTACT:
For more information, please contact:
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0)8 510 530 00, johan.lof@raysearchlabs.com
Björn Hårdemark, interim CFO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0)709 564 217, bjorn.hardemark@raysearchlabs.com
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This new consulting resource is available to Developers and Owners of Renewable Energy projects for immediate use. The Report will leverage the expertise of Renewable Guard's former STANCE Insurance Lender Consultant, along with a survey of industry policy review data to score a Developer's Insurance Program compared to the rest of the market
SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2018, increasingly hard insurance market conditions have caused insurance costs to rise while also tightening insurance coverage terms. This has cut into project returns and has left many project Developers and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) asking the question, how does my insurance program compare to the rest of the market? Up until now, the answer to that question came from two sources that may have their own inherent bias:
- The Bank or Lender Insurance Consultant – These parties often dictate the deductibles, terms, and limits you need to carry. Hardening insurance requirements can significantly increase a project Sponsor's cost while reducing returns. So how can a Developer be certain the insurance requirements presented by the Lender, Tax Equity Investor, or their Consultant are "commercial" and not a reflection of the organizations' risk tolerance? How can a Developer know if the terms being asked of them are better or worse from what is being asked of another customer? What resource do they have to push back?
- The Incumbent Retail Broker – Few brokers would admonish the work they have done. They placed the coverage, so the feedback will likely be that these are the best terms available. To the best of their knowledge, they may be right. But one issue is that a retailer's knowledge is mostly based on their own book of business, which represents just a subset of the overall renewable energy insurance marketplace. Had a full market sounding been completed? What other options are there to compare the incumbent program to other similar portfolios?
These two sources alone have limitations in providing 100% confidence that the terms being asked by the Lender and met by the Broker are optimal. Renewable Guard Agency Principal Mike Cosgrave says, "This is one of the reasons why we hired former STANCE Lender Consultant Andy Glickfeld. Not only has he bolstered project finance support for our own clients, but with the creation of our Insurance Scorecard, Developers can benchmark their insurance program through the eyes of a consultant who has reviewed countless insurance programs from across the industry."
So, how does it work? A comprehensive review of incumbent policies and project schedule is conducted to produce a detailed report that focuses on the following sections: coverage, rates, deductibles, policy wording, and carrier rating. Each of these criteria are averaged together and the incumbent program is given a score. Renewable Guard then makes a series of recommendations (if needed) on how the Developer can improve their score. Andy Glickfeld noted, "If the current program is well designed, we will let the insured know. We don't want to just poke holes in the current program, but if we find issues, we will give the insured recommendations on how they can improve their insurance program score." The insured can then decide how best to implement Renewable Guard's recommendations.
Ultimately, Renewable Guard believes the insurance marketplace for renewables is beginning to flatten with new capacity creating more carrier competition. This creates new opportunities for project Developers to improve insurance terms while also increasing returns for investors on these critical energy projects. The Renewable Guard Insurance Scorecard is just one more resource at their disposal.
For more information regarding the Renewable Guard Insurance Scorecard or to begin a formal consultancy engagement, please contact:
Andy Glickfeld
Sr. Insurance Finance Consultant
E: andy.glickfeld@renewableguard.com
P: 415.745.2246
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) between November 15, 2021 and February 28, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lucid securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Lucid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4992 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 31, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business and operations. Specifically, Defendants overstated Lucid's production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were already significantly hampering the Company's operations. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Lucid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4992 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering ("IPO") of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Stronghold Digital Mining securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa, were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold Digital Mining would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold Digital Mining could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold Digital Mining would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about Stronghold Digital Mining's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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New York, NY 10016
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential breaches of fiduciary duties and negligence by The Vanguard Group, Inc., Vanguard Chester Funds, and certain officers and trustees (MUTF: VTWNX, VTTVX, VTHRX, VTTHX, VFORX, VTIVX, VFIFX, VFFVX, VTTSX, VLXVX, VTINX) resulting from allegations that management may have issued materially misleading information to the investing public.
If you invested in Vanguard's retail funds, held these funds in taxable accounts, and received 2021 capital gains distributions, please visit the firm's website at https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4732 for more information. You may also contact Phillip Kim of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via email at pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com.
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Homology Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIXX) between June 10, 2019 and February 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 24, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Homology securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Homology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 24, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Homology had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation regarding HMI-102, which is in Phase I/II pheNIX clinical trial and a gene therapy for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that Homology would be able to commercialize HMI-102 in its present form; and (3) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Homology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) between April 4, 2017 and October 20, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased IBM securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the IBM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5104 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Strategic Imperatives Revenue and growth, CAMSS (the sectors of "Cloud," "Analytics," "Mobile," "Security," and "Social") and CAMSS Components' revenue and growth, and the Company's Segments' revenue and growth were artificially inflated as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives Revenue; (2) IBM's present success and positive future growth prospects concerning its Strategic Imperative business strategy were being fueled by the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperative Revenue; (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants misled the market by portraying IBM's Strategic Imperative's financial performance and future prospects more favorable than they actually were as a result of the fraudulent scheme and/or the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives; and (4) Total Revenue and IBM's Segments' revenue and growth were artificially inflated as a result of the fraudulent scheme and/or the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic and/or the wrongful recognition of revenue. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the IBM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5104 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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New York, NY 10016
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Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) between February 26, 2020 and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 27, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Natera securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Natera class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3115 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 27, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Panorama was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) Prospera did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of Defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Natera class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3115 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Over 30,000 People Attended In-Person While Thousands more Engaged Virtually via Uplive's Live-Streaming Platform
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Innovations Group's (AIG) Uplive, a global leader in video social entertainment, is proud to have presented the White Party Global Palm Springs, an annual multi-day music festival and the largest party on the US LGBTQ party circuit. This year's headliner, legendary pop star and Grammy Award winner Paula Abdul, delivered a showstopping performance, featuring some of her #1 hits and world class choreography. The event was streamed live exclusively on Uplive. By expanding the audience beyond the 30,000 attendees in Palm Springs to hundreds of thousands of viewers around the globe, Uplive celebrated the LGBTQ community worldwide.
The event was held on Sunday, May 1st, in an outdoor stage constructed across from the Palm Springs Convention Center. It was the first in-person White Party Palm Springs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and also the first since the passing of the founder and face of White Party Global, Jeffrey Sanker, who first launched the event in 1990. Over the years, the party has featured iconic performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande.
In addition to Abdul, Uplive provided exclusive streaming coverage of DJ sets and live performances from Raye, Netta, and Karina Kay. Attendees in Palm Springs had the opportunity to visit the Uplive booth, decorated by Uplive banners and a beautiful Ferris wheel, to download the app, receive free gifts, and commemorate the event with pictures against a spectacular backdrop. By downloading the app, attendees were also entered for the chance to win grand prizes, including a 3-night stay at Hilton Palm Springs.
Uplive allows video social hosts to broadcast to the world, sharing their talents and building connections in real-time with users across the globe. It has more than 300 million registered users from over 150 regions, making it the leading independent video social entertainment platform globally. Uplive empowers users from all walks of life and all identities to authentically express themselves and offers the potential for users to earn money in a true boost to the creator economy.
Photos and a more in-depth recap of the event can be found on the White Party Palm Springs website or @whitepartypalmsprings on Instagram.
About Uplive
AIG's Uplive is a video social platform that allows video social hosts to broadcast to the world, live streaming their talents and building connections in real time with users across the globe. It has more than 300 million registered users from over 150 regions, making it the leading independent video social entertainment platform globally.
About Asia Innovations Group
Asia Innovations Group (AIG) is a leading live social company with more than 500 million registered users located in over 150 regions worldwide. It has built a comprehensive and diverse portfolio as it seeks to achieve its mission of enriching people's lives worldwide through innovative and enjoyable live social products, which foster meaningful human connection. AIG's portfolio includes leading apps such as Uplive, the global live video platform, CuteU and Lamour, leading dating apps in global emerging markets, as well as other fast-growing voice and game based live social apps. It includes operations in eighteen offices around the globe that brings deep local market knowledge across all major emerging markets. Combined with cutting-edge technology and a scalable global infrastructure, AIG is bringing the most exciting social product experiences to users across emerging markets.
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HANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WotoKOL, a global influencer marketing company who worked with Xiaomi, Lenovo, TikTok, and Midea is about to initiate a global influencer recruiting plan to help connect global influencers with more brands worldwide.
WotoHub, invented by WotoKOL, is an influencer marketing platform for local brands to contact global influencers in an efficient way. "Our tech team have been working on this, and we just want to build a bridge for kols and companies who want to do influencer marketing yet don't have a clue where to find influencers," says James Hu, CEO and founder of WotoKOL. Currently, there are more than 3 million influencers coming from TikTok, Instagram and Youtube on this platform, and they are cooperating with 20 thousand brands on WotoHub.
Influencer marketing is becoming a big trend in 2022 and beyond. Key trends include a growing popularity of micro and nano influencers, brands looking for ongoing partnerships, different types of social media platforms, more performance-based deals, and more. From $1.7 billion in 2016, influencer marketing is estimated to have grown to have a market size of $10.24 billion in 2021. It's expected to reach $84.89 billion in 2028.
"High quality influencers are always in need, especially when the global influencer marketing is undergoing a rocket growth," says James. WotoHub launched a recruiting plan to invite influencers to join in. "Yet the question is some influencers maybe popular and famous in his industry, but hard to find some brands to cooperate, that's why we have our tech team to build up a community specially for influencers on WotoHub, where influences can join and find proper companies and work with them."
After influencers join in WotoHub, they can check updated sponsorships on platform and choose to work with brands via DM.
How it works:
Influencers can check the official web and sign up to create their own profile. After an influencer joins the platform, he/she can embark on the global business journey.
Who can join us:
Influencers who have over 10 thousand followers on Youtube, Instagram or TikTok, and are willing to do sponsorship on their channels can join the WotoHub.
Besides that, WotoKOL also offers exclusive management for mega influencers via official email. Contacting with WotoKOL official web, influencers can earn more chances working with big brands through WotoHub. WotoKOL is also seeking to cooperate with more MCN institutions and recruit local operation teams. "We are willing to cooperate with more local professional teams to maximize the exchange of creator resources and brand cooperation resources, so as to jointly explore more market opportunities." says James.
WotoKOL: https://global.WotoKOL.com/
About WotoKOL
WotoKOL is a global influencer marketing company known for cutting edge program serving both influencers and brands. Driven by formidable technology in data analysis and marketing performance monitoring, WotoKOL is committed to connecting right global influence ambassadors with right brands, creating best marketing solutions.
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QINGDAO, China, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mothers are the heart of every family, giving support to their families and enabling every family member to have a joyful life. On Mother's Day, Hisense honors mothers and females worldwide for their contributions to families and communities, allowing every mother and consumer an even more enjoyable living environment and lifestyle through Hisense initiatives and excellent technologies.
#RememberTheName, Express Thankfulness to Mothers
As an enterprise with global social responsibility, Hisense has been paying great attention to women's development. Since sponsoring UEFA Women's EURO 2022TM, Hisense has been committed to encouraging female athletes and women sports development, inspiring all females to pursue their dreams. Over and above that, Hisense strives to create better viewing and living experiences for all females and their families, enabling females a chance to have a better lifestyle, moreover, enjoy sports anytime and anywhere.
During this Mother's Day, a time of gratitude to females and mothers, and to support females in their daily life and careers in all fields, Hisense has launched an interactive campaign —— #RememberTheName, on social media to encourage consumers to post touching stories and express gratitude to mothers. Meanwhile, as a heartfelt gift for Mother's Day, consumers who joined the campaign, could have a chance to win tickets and enjoy the exciting UEFA Women's EURO 2022TM tournament together joyfully with their beloved mother in July. Since the campaign launched, Hisense has received tremendous participation and touching stories, thoroughly enjoyed and celebrated this grateful season with consumers worldwide.
Excellent Technology, Enables a Better and Joyful Family Life
To enable mothers and females to enjoy life after a busy day, Hisense has been creating qualified products, making consumers' lives easier and better through technology over the years.
For example, when watching football in hot summer, every family needs to prepare iced drinks; to help reduce the tedious work of making ice, Hisense PureFlat Refrigerator's Ice & Water Dispenser function allows consumers to obtain a large amount of ice quickly and save effort, enabling them to enjoy a better football game.
In recent years, many consumers have increasing demands for eye protection when watching TV, particularly when watching football matches for a long time may cause deepening eye fatigue; therefore, to help protect consumers' eyes while watching TV, Hisense Laser TV is designed as eyes friendly, helping every mother to protect their children's or family member's eyes, making mothers worry-free while watching TV.
Mother's Day is a special time to celebrate mothers' and females' contributions worldwide. Hisense acknowledges and is thankful to every fantastic female and mother in society. Moving forward, Hisense will consistently inspire all females, using technology and qualified products, to create more joyful moments for all females and consumers worldwide.
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Lexi Klum launched a line drive over the left-field fence with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday to lift Oregon Tech to a 6-5, come-from-behind win over Eastern Oregon in the Cascade Collegiate Conference tournament
With the win, Tech moves into the 1:30 p.m. championship game Sunday against the winner of today’s first game in the double-elimination tournament.
The loss dropped red-hot Eastern, which had won 22 of its last 25 games, into an elimination competition. Eastern will meet The College of Idaho, and the winner will gain the league’s second automatic berth to the NAIA national tournament.
On a cold Saturday where games ran long, the final game started almost an hour after its scheduled time, The College of Idaho outlasted Corban, 12-8, and British Columbia stunned second-seeded Southern Oregon, 10-2.
The second day ended with The College of Idaho remaining alive with a 9-1 win over British Columbia.
The expected OIT-EOU battle was on tap after two long games earlier in the day, one which most anticipated would be low scoring.
Eastern, which had beaten OIT in three league games earlier in the season, put together three doubles, a walk and two singles to take a 5-3 lead against the Hhustlin’ Owls in the sixth inning.
Tech tied the score to set the dramatic finish for Klum and relief pitcher McKenzie Staub.
Klum did not see her fourth career walk-off homer leave John and Lois Softball Stadium.
“I just wanted a base hit and was just looking to get to first base and give us a runner,” Klum said. “Then, I heard the bench. It felt nice to finish strong at home.”
Tech was rolling along before the Mountaineers scored five times to end allong string of shutout innings by the league’s Pitcher of the Year, Sarah Abramson.
Enter Staub.
“I just wanted to stay relaxed, trust myself and my catcher (McKenna Armantrout),” Staub said. “I new my defense had my back. I was warming up a lot and was mentally ready for it.”
Tech appeared in control of the game when Kaila Mick hit her third home run of the season to give OIT a 3-0 lead in the fifth inning.
Then came all of the fireworks on a day when runners ran rampant across home plate, starting with CofI’s win over Corban in a game n which there were 20 runs, 17 hits, 10 walks, two hit batters, a pair of wild pitches and eight errors.
Hattie Hruza had three hits to drive in three Yote runs, while Henley graduate Tanner Higgiins had two hits to drive in a pair of runs for fourth-seeded College of Idaho.
Then, Mia Valcke ended UBC’s win over Southern with a three-run home run. She also had a double and another RBI, while Hannah Hansen had a two-run triple for the Thunderbirds as they eliminated the second-seeded Raiders.
Katie Wilfert tossed a two-hitter to lead CofI to its win over British Co.umbia and had plenty of offensive support as Lexi Navarette hit a triple, while Hruza and Kaylie MacDannal both hit doubles. Higgins added an RBI for the Yotes.
Steve Matthies is Herald & News sports editor emeritus, and has covered Oregon Tech athletics for more than 30 years.
CASCADE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY’S GAMES
The College of Idaho 12, Corban 8, Corban elminated.
British Columbia 10, Southern Oregon 2, Southern Oregon eliminated/
Oregon Tech 6, Eastern Oregon 5, eight innings.
The College of Idaho 9, British Columbia 1.
SUNDAY’S GAMES
11 a.m. – Eastern Oregon vs. The College of Idaho.
1:30 p.m. – Oregon Tech vs. winner of 11 a.m. game.
3 :30 p.m. –if necessary. | https://www.heraldandnews.com/klamath/lexi-klum-s-extra-inning-homer-lifts-oregon-tech-into-title-game/article_72dce603-f469-5290-87f6-1389f43d90b1.html | 2022-05-08T07:41:12Z |
HILO, Hawai'i (KITV) -- Hawai'i U.S. Congressman Kai Kahele announced he wants to come back to the islands from our nation's capitol to campaign for the top state job.
He announced his bid for Governor of Hawai'i over Facebook Live on Saturday, May 7.
The announcement made from the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island in Kahele's hometown of Hilo. He was surrounded by close friends and family who attended in person.
"It was a feeling, it was chicken skin. I've known Kai for years and I think he is the leader Hawai'i desperately needs," said Jim McCully, Hilo farmer and business owner.
WATCH full announcement below:
Kahele said it's because of his time in Congress - he felt this was the next step for him to continue serving the people of Hawai'i — being boots on the ground here at home.
"You the people of Hawai'i deserve a governor who understands our island values of kindness, respect, inclusiveness and aloha," said Kahele. "A governor who will be a catalyst for change. A governor who will be compassionate, who will listen but who will also be decisive."
He says his campaign will be a grass roots campaign. Voluntarily participating in Hawai'i's public funding program where he will only accept public financing and small donations.
Kahele said during his speech that, "up until today the race has been dominated by big money and mainland donors."
"We have to win the highest office in Hawai'i a different way, a better way," Kahele said.
Hawai'i State Senator Laura Acasio who represents District on Hawai'i Island said how Kahele plans to run his campaign is what really resonated with her.
"I as well uphold that same belief, that in representing the people of Hawai'i we need to listen to the people of Hawai'i and really be there and not be beholden to big money," said Acasio.
Kahele also mentioned he will work to keep the promises made to the people of Hawai'i as a condition of statehood in 1959.
These promises pertain to Hawaiian homelands and as well as the return of 1.8-million acres of seeded land. Kahele said these promises have gone neglected for the last 63-years.
"When he talks about the five elements of public lands, seeded lands, no one talks about that. Campaign spending and how to address that, how to create an understanding of what that leads to, no one talks about that. These are big issues that are below the surface and he brought them out on day 1," said McCully.
Other issues Kahele touched on during his speech include:
- Doing more to make sure locals are able to afford to stay local,
- Enacting policies and initiatives that ensure keiki grow up healthy and thrive,
- Protecting the state's environment and cultural resources,
- and Creating an energy revolution that eliminates a reliance on oil
"Today, I have one clear message for those who think they can buy our government: Hawaii is not for sale," Kahele said.
Kahele was elected in 2020 to succeed Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. He was a pilot and state senator before he ran for the US House.
Other Democrats running for governor include Lt. Gov. Josh Green and former first lady Vicky Cayetano.
The Democratic Primary is Saturday, August 13. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/congressman-kai-kahele-announces-bid-for-hawaii-governor/article_643116a2-ce9a-11ec-ad7a-c3fda6987c51.html | 2022-05-08T08:51:27Z |
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas’ next immigration fight
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Forty years after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right to a public education for all students regardless of legal status, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says that decision is another longstanding precedent worth challenging.
The Republican is raising the idea of Texas mounting a renewed challenge over school funding for children living in the U.S. without legal authorization. It comes as the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears ready to overturn another decades-old ruling, Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to an abortion nearly 50 years ago.
The comments by Abbott, who is running for a third term in November and has elevated his national profile over the past year through hardline immigration measures, drew swift criticism from immigration rights groups and the White House.
Here’s what to know:
WHAT WOULD TEXAS CHALLENGE?
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
The ruling held that the Texas law violated the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. It is considered by legal experts to be a landmark case over public education.
Advocates for strict immigration limits have previously sought ways to weaken the decision. One of the more prominent tests came when California voters in 1994 approved Proposition 187, which prohibited immigrants in the country without legal authorization from receiving public health care, education or other social services. The law was overturned.
“What the court recognized in Plyler is that you’re creating a shadow population,” said Geoffrey Hoffman, director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Houston Law Center. “In other words, these children, there’ll be repercussions throughout their lives if they don’t get an education.”
WHAT DID ABBOTT SAY?
Texas Republicans have moved increasingly to the right during Abbott’s seven years in office, particularly over immigration and border security, which Abbott has made the cornerstone of his administration.
One law Abbott signed in 2017 lets police ask during routine stops whether someone is in the U.S. legally. More recently, Abbott has spent billions of dollars on a sweeping border security mission called Operation Lone Star, which has resulted in state troopers arresting migrants on trespassing charges and thousands of National Guard members stationed on the border.
On Wednesday, a conservative talk radio host asked Abbott what he could do about the costs of educating children living in the U.S. without legal authorization, describing it as a burden on local districts. It is unclear how many such students there are or the costs, as Texas does not track citizenship in classrooms.
Abbott pointed to the Plyler decision in his answer.
“I think we will resurrect that case and challenge this issue again,” Abbott said. “Because the expenses are extraordinary and the times are different than when Plyler v. Doe was issued many decades ago.”
Asked again about it Thursday, Abbott said the crux of the argument would be that the federal government should foot the bill amid the high numbers of migrant crossings.
Hoffman said Texas made those same economic arguments in the Plyler case and was rejected by the court.
WHAT’S BEEN THE RESPONSE?
Immigration rights advocates, Democrats and the White House bristled at Abbott’s remarks.
One of the groups behind the Plyler case, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, said Abbott was trying to inflict harm the court sought to avoid decades ago. Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the former presidential candidate who is running against Abbott in November, accused the governor of being “against providing public education to all the children of the state of Texas.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
Abbott gave no timeline of when or how Texas might bring a new challenge. Any new law drafted by Republicans would have to wait until 2023, when the state Legislature returns.
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63rd District candidates in crowded state House race get specific on priorities
For several candidates running for state representative in Michigan’s new 63rd District, there may not be a lengthy policy wish list to tackle if they win.
But when asked, goals in shared areas — be it business, agriculture or local water resources — begin to emerge on both sides of the aisle.
Two familiar faces, Kelly Noland and Jamie Murray, are competing for the district’s Democratic nod in the Aug. 2 primary, while two sitting St. Clair County elected officials and a Macomb County Trump supporter are vying on the Republican side.
The primary winners will square off in the November general election.
The 63rd largely replaces parts of the current 32nd and 81st House districts. In St. Clair County, it encompasses Clay, China, Cottrellville, East China, and Ira townships, as well as Algonac, Marine City, and St. Clair, and also Casco Township south of Lindsay Road.
It also covers a portion of eastern Macomb County, including the Chesterfield area, where Republican newcomer Jacky Eubanks hails from. In August, she’ll face St. Clair County Clerk Jay DeBoyer and Algonac City Councilman Jake Skarbek.
A former staffer for the last Trump presidential campaign and an election worker, according to her campaign website and social media, Eubanks regularly proliferates unfounded claims about widespread fraud in the 2020 election results.
In addition to election reform, she cites issues with discussions about race and gender identification in schools, mask and vaccine mandates, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and more, as part of her platform.
After several phone calls and messages, the 2020 college graduate declined to answer questions, telling the Times Herald via text on Wednesday, “No comment, thanks for understanding."
DeBoyer and Skarbek said they consider themselves conservative Republicans, pointing to a range of support for traditional constitutional rights, individual liberties and small government. On her social media, Eubanks has identified as an “anti-neocon,” touting a Trump endorsement and taking aim at established Republicans, including one of her opponents, over election issues.
Elections a big — but not only — concern for Republicans
In April, Eubanks posted an aggregate link with allegations about St. Clair County, DeBoyer, and local election results in November 2020.
Rumors that the county dumped votes for Donald Trump originally went viral the day after the general election when then-Rep. Shane Hernandez speculated on Facebook about low absentee voter turnout in two Marysville precincts. The AV ballot totals were ultimately updated when DeBoyer’s staff returned to work following a late night.
DeBoyer has been outspoken in the past in supporting local election workers, and he’s never alleged widespread fraud issues in how election results are tallied. He said however, it was important that state lawmakers address voters’ confidence in the processes they use to cast a ballot.
The mass mailing of absentee ballots applications from the secretary of state and directives to be generous in the review of return signatures were examples of sources of potential concern, he said.
“Those are things that, irrespective of your position, dilute the security and the sanctity and the belief in the outcome of an election,” DeBoyer said. “... I think legislatively, we need action that tightens up the discretionary decisions of the secretary of state’s office.”
DeBoyer, who lives in Clay Township, also talked about tightening up voter rolls.
When asked about the 2020 election, Skarbek, 23, said he did “believe there were some wrong votes.”
“However, I’m not going to run my whole campaign on that,” he said Wednesday. “That’s not me. That’s not what I’m going to support. I am a person that likes to look at the future.”
Instead, Skarbek talks about the other concerns from voters he’s learned about door-knocking during his campaign. Public education, economic growth and entrepreneurship, infrastructure, veterans, hunting and fishing rights, and the Second Amendment were all among them.
“Everything that’s going on in the local and state government is what made me come up with this list, and this is what we’re going to support throughout our campaign and as a state representative,” Skarbek said. “… I don’t want to be a one-issue candidate. I want to be a broad candidate so that everyone knows where I’ll stand and what I’ll support.”
2 Democrats look to stand out in August
After sitting in the “cheap seats” in following state and local issues for several years, Jamie Murray said she is ready to try and find a seat at the table in the 63rd’s Democratic primary.
The East China 58-year-old has never served in or run for major office and did not promote a concrete list of priorities if elected — or at least not yet.
Murray said she thought it was important to ensure people don't run unopposed.
“I think it’s time that somebody that’s not an insider to be at the table, and I think that’s what you’re seeing with a lot of the candidates,” she said.
Meanwhile, Democrat Kelly Noland of Chesterfield has run for office before, returning to the political sphere from an unsuccessful congressional bid in 2020.
She said she still considers herself a “newbie” and not a politician — now with the hope to get deeper than “kitchen table issues” of congressional races.
“This is where all your tax dollars go. All the funding through your school, your emergency services, your roads. This is where it’s happening,” Noland said.
Murray, who runs a demolition company with her husband, may already be well-known to residents active on social media through her son Kevin Lindke’s Facebook page, where she’s often participated in discussions, advocating for children and outing registered sex offenders in establishments where she believes kids could be in danger. Those discussions also broadly target state and county judicial systems and circuit court and local government figures, wielding corruption allegations.
“I just really want to be a voice. I think people are afraid that they don’t have a voice, or they’re afraid to use it,” she said. “… I have seen the corruption. I have seen the privileged power. I have seen where people are scared into not speaking up or speaking out, and I just think that everybody should have the same opportunities.”
Noland, 53, said she
wants to focus on the needs for mental health services through available shelters and programs for the homeless and to see it better addressed in law enforcement.
“People that should not be falling through the cracks are falling through the cracks, and we are not servicing them,” Noland said. “It’s a repeat cycle.”
An Army veteran and retired nurse, Noland sees shared themes with other candidates.
“They’d probably be more pro-gun,” she said of the three Republicans. “… I look at what I see from the standpoint of the hospital, seeing people coming in. I have no problem with guns. ... But what I do have a problem with is that weapon getting into the wrong person’s hands. That’s the sticking point.”
Other issues cited by candidates
Skarbek, a real estate agent and owner of a commercial cleaning company, first joined Algonac’s council in 2018. His current term ends this year. He said he thought his city office experience would be beneficial in the role of state legislator.
DeBoyer, 51, has been county clerk since 2011 and previously served as Clay Township supervisor. He, too, thought his experience would translate well as a state lawmaker..
Both also talked about addressing ways to support economic growth if elected.
Skarbek said he thought entrepreneurs were “getting taxed to death,” adding, “We need to focus on giving them incentives to benefit them.”
DeBoyer said the state and communities need a better way to measure the long-term effectiveness and payback of the incentives, such as state program funding and local tax abatements, often used to attract new business and development.
Citing their district’s access to the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair, both DeBoyer and Noland talked about representing interests of water and the Great Lakes. Murray also touched on the water but did not get specific.
Noland particularly pointed to the effect of “forever” PFAs chemicals and plastics pollution on the Great Lakes.
"Tourism is our lifeblood up here, and if we don’t have clean waterways, obviously we lose the tourism industry," she said. "It just makes sense to keep it clean. I would definitely be a proponent of (combating) invasive species and things like that.”
Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jackie20Smith. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/05/08/63rd-district-state-house-race-get-specific-priorities/9587501002/ | 2022-05-08T10:46:03Z |
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WAIANAE (KITV)- These are troubling times, but a younger generation is stepping up to help out those in need. An event being held this weekend offered rental and utility assistance. It was staffed primarily by teenagers, interpreters, and Catholic Charities.
"I'm going to scan your utilities right now," said a volunteer to Theresa Aipolani. She was at an event at Waianae High School trying to see if she can get rental and utility assistance. " If we get it I'm going to be so happy, so excited. My husband will be able to breath a little easier. I have to have 2 knee replacements. But because of COVID-19, they put those type of surgeries on the back burner so I haven't qualified yet. So I just have to wait on disability. Once I have my surgery I hope to go back to work," said Aipolani.
She's one of dozens of people applying for the two assistance programs. It's the third event of this type being held this year by Catholic Charities in conjunction with the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders, who are all teenagers from McKinley High School. "I know what its like to live in a family having financial difficulties. During the Pandemic, I remember seeing my dad work. Even though he had a stable job it was hard to make as much income," said McKinley High School Senior Catherine Liu.
Liu brings a special skill to the table, she speaks Mandarin. So she can translate for applicants. There are also translators at the event that can speak Samoan, Micronesian, and Tagalong. It's one of the major reasons the students want to hold these events. "We wanted to see what was preventing people from applying for rental assistance, since there is so much money available in the government for it. We found that language barriers is the top problem tied with internet access," said Liu.
Aipolani didn't need a translator, but she's still happy to see the teenagers here to help. "This is what we pass on form generation to generation. We pass on our Aloha," said Aipolani.
If you missed today's event don't worry. Catholic Charities says you can still apply with them. They even have translators in some cases. If you want o qualify, you will have to fill out a form, provide ID, a social security card, proof of income, lease or rental agreement, paperwork on any past due accounts, and a utility bill if you want utility assistance. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/group-of-teens-helping-register-people-for-rental-assistance/article_79509e16-ceab-11ec-b9fd-87c26658b4f2.html | 2022-05-08T11:06:09Z |
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Caught on camera: Woman falls in manhole with loose cover
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - After a Colorado woman took a nasty fall into a storm drain, she says no one has responded to her requests to fix the loose manhole cover.
Sara Brown is still in a lot of pain after a May 1 incident that resulted in a trip to the emergency room. Video captured by a neighbor’s surveillance camera shows Brown walking on the sidewalk through her mother’s neighborhood when she suddenly falls into a storm drain with a loose cover.
“I put my right foot on to it, and I fell into the hole. My right leg went completely into the hole, and my left leg kind of jacked and caught on the lip of it,” Brown said. “I have hurt my left shin. I’ve got sores on my shoulders. I have got abrasions all over my left thigh and calf.”
Brown, who’s already handicapped, said she called Colorado Springs city officials that night to report the problem, not wanting anyone else to get hurt like she did. The representative on the other end of that call said they took down the information and are looking into the claim.
But Brown says nobody came to fix the manhole. Four days later, it was still a looming hazard, despite Brown calling the city again.
“I can’t imagine another child or somebody else coming by and having this happen to them,” Brown said. “As deep as this hole is, if a kid comes over here and it happens, they’re gonna go right to the bottom, and they can sustain more damage than what I did.”
The manhole is not far from a park and a school.
Brown says she has hired an attorney and has intentions to sue. She claims she’ll never walk over another manhole again.
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Dozens feared dead as Russian shell hits Ukrainian school
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) - Dozens of Ukrainians were feared dead Sunday after a Russian bomb destroyed a school sheltering about 90 people in the basement as Moscow’s invading forces kept up their barrage of cities, towns and villages in eastern and southern Ukraine.
The governor of Luhansk province, one of two areas that make up the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas, said the school in the village of Bilohorivka caught fire after Saturday’s bombing. Emergency crews found two bodies and rescued 30 people, he said.
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead,” Gov. Serhiy Haidai wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Russian shelling also killed two boys, ages 11 and 14, in the nearby town of Pryvillia, he said.
Since failing to capture Ukraine’s capital, Russia has focused its offensive in the Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting since 2014 and occupy some territory. The largest European conflict since World War II has developed into a punishing war of attrition due to the Ukrainian military’s unexpectedly effective defense.
To demonstrate success, Moscow was aiming to complete its conquest of the besieged port city of Mariupol in time for Victory Day celebrations on Monday. All the remaining women, children and older civilians who had been sheltering with Ukrainian fighters in a sprawling steel mill that is the city’s last defense holdout were evacuated Saturday.
The troops still inside have refused to surrender and requested international help to get them out, too. Capturing Mariupol would give Moscow a land bridge to the Crimean Peninsula, annexed from Ukraine during a 2014 invasion.
Satellite photos shot Friday by Planet Labs PBC showed vast devastation at the Azovstal steel mill. Buildings had gaping holes in the roofs, including one under which hundreds of fighters were likely hiding.
After rescuers evacuated the last civilians Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that the focus would turn to extracting the wounded and medics: “Of course, if everyone fulfills the agreements. Of course, if there are no lies.”
Elsewhere on the coast, air raid sirens sounded several times early Sunday in the major Black sea port of Odesa, which Russia struck with six cruise missiles on Saturday.
The Odesa city council said four of the missiles hit a furniture company, with the shock waves and debris badly damaging high-rise apartment buildings. The other two missiles hit the Odesa airport, where a previous Russian attack destroyed the runway.
In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine’s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war’s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Western military analysts also said a Ukrainian counteroffensive was advancing around the country’s second-largest city, Kharkiv. Ukraine’s military said retreating Russian forces destroyed three bridges on a road northeast of the city to try to slow the Ukrainian advance.
Ukrainian leaders warned that attacks would only worsen in the lead-up to Victory Day, when Russia celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with military parades. Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to want to proclaim some kind of triumph in Ukraine when he addresses the troops on Red Square on Monday.
In neighboring Moldova, Russian and separatists troops were on “full alert,” the Ukrainian military warned. The region has increasingly become a focus of worries that the conflict could expand beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Pro-Russian forces broke off the Transnistria section of Moldova in 1992, and Russian troops have been stationed there since, ostensibly as peacekeepers.
Those forces are on “full combat readiness,” Ukraine said, without giving details on how it came to the assessment.
Moscow has sought to sweep across southern Ukraine both to cut off the country from the sea and create a corridor to Transnistria. But it has struggled to achieve those objectives.
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia’s efforts to control the Black Sea.
A satellite image taken Sunday morning by Planet Labs PBC showed smoke rising from two sites on the island. On the island’s southern edge, a fire smoked next to debris. That corresponded to a video released by the Ukrainian military showing its strike on a Russian helicopter that had flown to the island.
A Planet Labs image from Saturday showed most of the island’s buildings, as well as what appeared to be a Serna-class landing craft against the island’s northern beach. had been destroyed by Ukrainian drone attacks.
The most intense combat in recent days has taken place in eastern Ukraine. Western military analysts said a counter-offensive by Ukrainian forces was progressing around Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city. The Ukrainian military said it retook control of five villages and part of a sixth near the northeastern city.
However, the Ukrainian army withdrew from Luhansk province’s embattled city of Popasna, Haidai, the regional governor, said Sunday.
In a video interview posted on his Telegram channel, Haidai said that Kyiv’s troops had “moved to stronger positions, which they had prepared ahead of time.”
“All free settlements in the Luhansk region are hot spots,” Haidai added. “Right now, there are shooting battles in (the villages) of Bilohorivka, Voivodivka and towards Popasna.”
Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that work would also continue Sunday on securing humanitarian corridors for residents of Mariupol and surrounding towns to leave.
It remains unclear what will happen to the estimated 2,000 fighters at the Azovstal plant, both those still in combat and the hundreds believed to be wounded. The Ukrainian government has been reaching out to international organizations to try to secure safe passage for them. surrender.
Zelenskyy said officials were trying to find a way to evacuate them. He acknowledged the difficulty, but said: “We are not losing hope, we are not stopping. Every day we are looking for some diplomatic option that might work.”
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Yesica Fisch in Bakhmut, David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Even if Dave Chappelle was shaken after being attacked by a man onstage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, he continued to joke about the shocking incident at the show and reportedly at its after-party.
The controversial “The Closer” star, who was not injured during the attack, continued to quip about it after the show at a gathering at the Pendry Hotel in West Hollywood, according to audio obtained and posted online by TMZ.
“I felt good my friends broke his arm. I felt good. How bad does a n— have to be that Jon Stewart would stomp him!” Chappelle cracked. Isaiah Lee, 23, was arrested at the amphitheater and taken away from the venue in an ambulance with his arm disfigured.
The former “Daily Show” host Stewart attended the “Dave Chappelle and Friends” show but didn’t appear to be involved in the melee, which unfolded onstage in front of the audience during a performance that was part of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.
While Chappelle, 48, immediately joked with the Bowl attendees that he was “going to kill that m—” who tackled him, he toned it down at the after-party.
“Killing that n— would have been stupid,” the Emmy winner said, thanking the “very powerful friends” who did get involved. Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx and rapper Busta Rhymes allegedly had a hand in subduing Lee during the bizarre turn of events.
The sentiment appeared to echo the statement that Chappelle’s spokeswoman released Wednesday: “He refuses to allow [Tuesday’s] incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment.”
Still, the incident heightened concern over performer safety and event security among fellow comedians and high-profile figures, many of whom were still reeling from actor Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars in March. Rock, who performed earlier during Chappelle’s Tuesday gig, returned to the stage immediately after the attack Tuesday and earned a huge laugh when he quipped that the assailant was Smith.
While those involved leaned into the levity of the situation, others such as Howard Stern, Howie Mandel and the hosts of ABC’s “The View,” did not.
”This guy jumped on stage and attacked Dave Chappelle,” shock-jock host Stern said on ”The Howard Stern Show” Wednesday, calling out hypocrisy in “f— up Hollywood.”
“Listen! You don’t treat Will Smith any different than they did the Chappelle attacker,” he continued, via People. “The audience at the Oscars gave Will Smith a standing ovation after the attack, that’s the truth. It’s on film, it’s not fake news. They didn’t break Will’s hands, they shook ‘em. And that’s wrong and they all should be ashamed of themselves.”
“Deal or No Deal” host Howie Mandel told E! News’ Daily Pop Wednesday that what happened at the Oscars “opened the floodgates” and he believed the violence could signal “the beginning of the end for comedy.”
“We’re already as comedians being attacked as far as being canceled for something that you don’t like, something that you find offensive, something that you think is too soon,” he said. “That hit … no pun intended … that hit very deeply. ... Watching what happened to Dave last night confirmed my fear. I was watching it kind of live on Twitter and I turned to my wife and I said, ‘I don’t want to. I don’t want to go on stage. I’m just really afraid.’”
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg opened a panel discussion about Chappelle and Rock on Wednesday with a broad question about confrontational violence: “What do you think is happening? I mean, it’s happening on airplanes, it’s happening on street corners.”
Panelist Joy Behar cited contributing factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis and “the fact that [Donald] Trump was out there saying things like, ‘Just knock the hell out of them. I promise you I’ll pay for the legal fees,’ when he had a heckler.” She added that Smith slapping Rock at the Oscars “was the pièce de résistance, as it were,” but applauded how the comedians handled Tuesday’s incident by going on with the show.
Although guest panelist Lindsey Granger tried to move the conversation away from politics to security, co-host Sunny Hostin asserted, “I do think Trump unleashed some incivility, at least, in our country.”
Although it’s still unclear why Lee attacked Chappelle, LAPD said that they found that Lee, an aspiring rapper, had recorded a song called “Dave Chappelle.” According to the New York Post, Lee also recorded a song called “Maga My N—” on which he appeared to rap about Trump, saying, “Why is everybody always hatin’ on my president.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/todo/chappelle-felt-good-his-friends-broke-attackers-arm-but-not-everyones-laughing/article_e97197f3-6071-5102-b7e8-b4a200b74b8f.html | 2022-05-08T13:05:39Z |
Cheyenne and Laramie County
Mother’s Day Buffet @ The Metropolitan
– May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A special brunch buffet menu in celebration of Mother’s Day. Reservations are encouraged. The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave. 307-432-0022
3rd Annual Mothers Day Family Reunion Picnic
– May 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nay & Jay’s Mothers Day Picnic will feature a bouncy house, food trucks, games, live music, raffles and a family tournament. There will also be a 3v3 basketball tournament. This event is presented by The Louise Event Venue. Holliday Park, East 16th Street. 307-220-1474
Poetry Open Mic @ The Hawthorn Tree
– May 8, 1-3 p.m. Free. Each poet gets five minutes to read, but occasionally go two rounds, so bring extra poems. Arrive five minutes early to sign up. The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E. 17th St. 307-369-4446
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Danielmark’s
– May 8, 1-4 p.m. $15 for unlimited beermosas and finger food. Danielmark’s Brewing Co., 209 E. 18th St. 307-514-0411
Mother’s Day @ Wyoming Rib & Chop House
– May 8, 1-10 p.m. Reservations required. A special menu in celebration of Mother’s Day. Moms will receive a complimentary photo and picture frame upon entrance. Wyoming Rib & Chop House, 400 W. Lincolnway. 307-514-0271
LCCC presents “A Night at the Opera”
– May 8, 7 p.m. The Cheyenne Brass Band and LCCC’s Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Collegiate Chorale and Cantori will showcase the diversity and history of opera through this musical performance. The free program will feature pieces by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and Gilbert & Sullivan. Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, Laramie County Community College, 1400 E. College Drive. 307-778-5222
CLTP presents “Cabaret”
– May 8, 12-15, 20-22, 7:30 p.m. $24, dinner theater $48. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the “Cabaret.” With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W. Lincolnway. 307-638-6543
Guided Play
– May 9, 10-11:45 a.m. Each week, the library will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. This week’s theme is “Parachute Party.” Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Cowgirls of the West Luncheon
– May 9, 11:30 a.m. Reservations $25. Mike Kassel will be presenting the program on “Cheyenne and its Indian Neighbors.” Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. Call 307-632-2814 by May 6.
Painting and Pints @ Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co.
– May 9, 6-8 p.m. $42, includes all painting supplies and one pint. Freedom’s Edge and Flydragon Design Art Studio team up for another guided painting session. Space is limited to 12 painters. Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co. 1509 Pioneer Ave. 307-514-5314
”Retribution” 30th Anniversary Tour
– May 9, 7 p.m. All ages. Donation required to enter. The legendary Death Metal band “Malevolent Creation” is on tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album “Retribution.” With touring acts Luna In Sanguinem, from Illinois and Narcotic Wasteland, featuring members from Florida and Colorado. Cheyenne’s own death dealers Casket Huffer, will be playing new tracks from their upcoming release. Ernie November, 217 W. Lincolnway. 307-632-6867
Famous Illustrators
– May 10, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Ever wonder how illustrators make the beautiful pictures you see in books? Take a look into how some of your favorite book illustrators make their art. This month, the library will focus on the Pumphrey brothers. Wear play clothes, as it could get messy. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
We Drink and We Know Star Wars
– May 10, 6 p.m. Monthly themed trivia night on the second Tuesday of each month. This month is Star Wars themed, so gather your team, drink some beers and show us what you know! Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave. 307-514-5314
Brown Bag Book Club
– May 12, 6-7 p.m. Grades 4-6. Book Club will meet twice during the month of May. We will chat about the book, do some crazy activities and enjoy a delicious treat. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal, and drinks will be provided. We will be reading “Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Open Jam Night
– May 12, 7-10 p.m. Free. The Lincoln Theatre is hosting its next Open Jam Night. Musicians are encouraged to bring their guitar, bass, etc. and come jam with other local musicians! Backline provided. A full bar will be available for those who just want to come and watch. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028
Movies at the Library, Burns
– May 13, 1-3 p.m. Join the Burns Branch Library for a family friendly movie and some popcorn. This week’s movie is “Trolls” (PG). Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St. 307-547-2249
Friday Matinee, Pine Bluffs
– May 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a family-friendly matinee. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show. This week’s movie is “Encanto” (PG). Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646
Magic Beans, Schema Things, and Amorphic @ The Lincoln
– May 13, 8-11 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the door. A night of funk/rock jam bands hailing from Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028
VFW Craft and Flea Market Show
– May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The final show until September. Support local veterans while enjoying unique stands filled with jewelry, crochet items, candles and more. Lunch will be available. VFW Post 1881, 2816 E. Seventh St. 307-632-4053
13th Annual Sherman Hill Train Show
– May 14-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities for the entire family, including a riding train for kids, a kids corner, operating model train layouts and vendors, with a variety of model and prototypical railroad wares and food. Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy. {a class=”action-item” href=”mailto:shmrrcts@gmail.com” rel=”nofollow”}shmrrcts@gmail.com{/a}
Cheyenne Day of Service
– May 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Help us clean up Cheyenne and show our community pride by participating in the fifth annual Day of Service. The city has put together a list of cleanup areas that are in need of some love and attention, and Community Recreation and Events Deputy Director Jason Sanchez is asking residents to pre-register beforehand, if possible, to adequately distribute the manpower. He can be reached at 307-638-4358. Various locations.
The Last Hurrah at Danielmark’s Brewing
– May 14, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The local brewery is changing ownership. There will be live music, great food, a cornhole tourney, and it’ll be customers’ last chance to score some sweet Danielmark’s gear, so don’t miss out. Free beer with entry. Danielmark’s Brewing Co., 209 E. 18th St. 307-514-0411
Virtual SaturD&D
– May 14, 1-3 p.m. Roleplaying adventure is just a click away. Join the library’s Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem. Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. RSVP for the event at lclsonline.org/calendar/. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Battle of the Bands @ The Lincoln – Metal bands
– May 14, 7 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m. $5. The fourth night of a four-month, multi-genre Battle of the Bands competition. Each performer will be given a 15-minute set. The event is open to all musicians within 50 miles of Cheyenne that are not signed to a label. All material performed must be original. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028
Guided Play
– May 16, 10-11:45 a.m. Each week, the library will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. This week’s theme is “Block Party.” Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Library for All
– May 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. An event specifically geared toward adults with disabilities. This month, the library will be planting an herb from the Seed Library of Laramie County to take home. Please bring your staff with you. RSVP for this event at lclsonline.org/calendar/. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Sit, Stay, Read! Read to a Therapy Dog
– May 19, 4-5 p.m. Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends. Visit the library and practice reading aloud to one of the community’s therapy dogs. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Painting Wine Glasses
– May 19, 6 p.m. $25. Have an evening of fun painting tulips on wine glasses. Painting isn’t just for the canvas! Create your own custom wine glass, hand painted by you. We will provide the glass and all the art materials. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive. 307-637-6349
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters with Sugar Britches @ The Lincoln
– May 19, 8-11 p.m. Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock ‘n’ roll of the 1960s. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028
Storytime at the Paul Smith Children’s Village
– May 20, 11-11:30 p.m. The library is taking storytime to the garden. Head on over to the Paul Smith Children’s Village to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Movies at the Library, Burns
– May 20, 1-3 p.m. Join the Burns Branch Library for a family-friendly movie and some popcorn. This week’s movie is “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” (PG). Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St. 307-547-2249
Friday Matinee, Pine Bluffs
– May 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a family-friendly matinee. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show. This week’s movie is “Tangled” (PG). Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646
Comedy Night at The Metropolitan
– May 20, 7:30 p.m. $20. Laughter is good for the soul. Get your giggles on at this 90-minute comedy show featuring two awesome comedians. The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave. 307-432-0022
Virtual SaturD&D
– May 21, 1-3 p.m. Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join the library’s Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem. Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. RSVP for the event at lclsonline.org/calendar/.
Afternoon Tea and Concert
– May 21, 3 p.m.; doors at 2:30 p.m. $15. The Cheyenne Youth Symphony presents its 22nd Afternoon and Tea Concert. There will also be an online silent auction through the Youth Symphony Facebook page. Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. 307-775-8400
Beer and Paint Night @ Black Tooth
– May 21, 5-8 p.m. $40, 3 beers and painting materials included. Your painting instructor for the evening is Danielle Kirby. The picture you will be painting could be random, funny or serious, but no matter what, it will make you smile. Black Tooth Brewing Co., 520 W. 19th St. 307-514-0362
Guided Play
– May 23, 10-11:45 a.m. Each week, the library will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. This week’s theme is “Ocean Art.” Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
Baroque in the Barn
– May 26, 6:30 p.m. $64. Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of Baroque music in the pastoral setting of the historic Wyoming Hereford Ranch sale barn with the CSO Chamber Players. The performance will be accompanied by a traditional chuckwagon-style dinner. Wyoming Hereford Ranch, 1101 Hereford Ranch Road. 307-634-1905
Celtic Woman @ Cheyenne Civic Center
– May 26, 7 p.m. $39-$150. Grammy-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman returns in 2022 with a brand-new show Postcards from Ireland. Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W. 20th St. 307-637-6200
Ongoing
Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition
– Through Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by the Wyoming State Museum, this exhibit compiles 66 different pieces of artwork from artists around the state of Wyoming. Wyoming State Capitol basement extension, 200 W. 24th St. 307-777-7220
Art & Text: Artist as Storyteller
– Through May 17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy visual stories and the written word created by K–12 students in Laramie County School District 1. Art is located throughout all three floors of the library. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
The Front Range
Alice in Wonderland
- May 13-14, 7 p.m.; May 1, 7, 14, 1 p.m. $10. To celebrate their 30th season, Debut Theatre Company takes you on a delightful adventure to capture the imagination of all ages with clever, nonsensical word-play and irreverent humor. Lewis Carroll’s famous story about dreams and reality, childhood and growing up, games and nonsense, will transport you to a land that vexes time, stretches space and asks you to believe at least six impossible things before breakfast. The Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St. 970-221-6730
Canyon Concert Ballet presents “Snow White”
– May 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $30-$40. This debut production brings to life the legendary fairy tale of Snow White. This production from new Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo will be complete with new sets, costumes and his exquisite choreographic style. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St. 970-221-6730
Fort Collins Symphony presents Reflections: The Emotions of Music
– May 14, 7:30 p.m. $42-$60. Chen Yi’s intense, high-spirited and hopeful composition, Ge XU (Antiphony) is a tribute to Southern China’s Zhuang minority people and their celebratory song styles. Claude Debussy accesses playful emotions in Children’s Corner, dedicated to his young daughter and her favorite toys. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St. 970-221-6730
”Black and White in Black and White” Exhibit
–Through May 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. $8. This new exhibit features striking photographs attributed to African American photographer John Johnson who took powerful, early 20th-century portraits of African Americans in Lincoln, Nebraska. Greeley History Museum, 714 9th St, Greeley, Colorado. 970-350-9220 | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/todo/sunday-calendar-5-8-22/article_52ea353c-1a78-58b3-9c11-548f2a0a25b8.html | 2022-05-08T13:05:45Z |
SUNDAY
Mother’s Day Brunch fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Laramie Elks Lodge 582, 103 S. 2nd St. Cost is $15 for members and their guests, with complimentary brunch for moms. Call 307-742-2024 for a reservation.
MONDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Laramie Basin Land Coalition meet and greet: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2229 Grand Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
TUESDAY
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
Albany County Republican Party meets: 6 p.m., Albany County Public Library.
Albany County Genealogical Society meets: 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3311 Hayford Ave. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. This month’s program is “Early Colonial Roads and How They Opened the West.”
WEDNESDAY
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
THURSDAY
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Second Story Book Group discusses “Come Fly the World” by Julia Cooke: 6:30-8 p.m., via Zoom. Call 786-877-3912 or email taninel@bellsouth.net for information.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
FRIDAY
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
UW Planetarium presents “Extrasolar Planets”: 8 p.m., UW Planetarium. Just a couple of decades ago scientists could only speculate if planets existed around the other stars of our galaxy. Today, an abundance of diverse worlds are cataloged each day. Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
SATURDAY
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 8:30 a.m., UW Arena-Auditorium, undergraduate ceremony for the colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Engineering and Applied Science and School of Energy Resources.
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 10 a.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, for the College of Law.
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 12:15 p.m., UW Arena-Auditorium, for master’s and doctoral students from colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, Health Sciences and Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.
UW Planetarium presents “Out There: Extrasolar Worlds”: 2 p.m., UW Planetarium. For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the center of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like ours are nothing special in the cosmos. Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 3:30 p.m., UW Arena-Auditorium, for undergraduate ceremony for colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and Office of Academic Affairs.
UW Planetarium presents “Liquid Sky Pop”: 8 p.m., UW Planetarium. Enjoy a custom playlist of music from today’s pop artists. Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
May 15
Walk With a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
May 16
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
May 17
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
UW Planetarium presents “Wyoming Skies”: 8 p.m., UW Planetarium. What’s up in the sky around Wyoming? Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
May 18
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
May 19
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
Relative Theatrics presents “The Nesting Instinct”: 7:30, Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Part of the Playwrights Voiced series, this play by Tom Bruett is directed by Sean Coyle. For more information or tickets, visit relativetheatrics.com.
May 20
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
Relative Theatrics presents “Twenty-Two”: 7:30, Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Part of the Playwrights Voiced series, this play by Erin K. Considine is directed by Isa Jackowich. For more information or tickets, visit relativetheatrics.com.
UW Planetarium presents “Science of Sci-Fi”: 8 p.m., UW Planetarium. Everyone loves a good sci-fi movie, but how much is science and how much is fiction? Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
May 21
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
UW Planetarium presents “Hot and Energetic Universe”: 2 p.m., UW Planetarium. The planetarium documentary “The Hot and Energetic Universe” presents with the use of immersive visualizations and real images the achievements of modern astronomy. Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
Relative Theatrics presents “Burst”: 7:30, Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Part of the Playwrights Voiced series, this play by Rachel Bublitz is directed by Kim Lockhart. For more information or tickets, visit relativetheatrics.com.
UW Planetarium presents “Liquid Sky Throwbacks”: 8 p.m., UW Planetarium. Stranger Things meets Guardians of the Galaxy — 1980s nostalgia addicts unite! Enjoy a custom playlist of music from yesterday’s top artists. Tickets $5; $3 for UW students, staff and first responders; free for children younger than 5. Call 307-766-6506.
May 23
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St. Please enter through the lower east door off the parking lot.
May 24
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 25
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
May 26
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
May 27
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 28
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 30
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
May 31
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
June 3
Fried Shrimp Dinner fundraiser: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Laramie Elks Lodge 582, 103 S. 2nd St. Cost is $16 for members and their guests. Seating is limited, so call for a reservation, 307-742-2024.
June 5
Unexpected Company Senior Theatre presents “Three Doors to Death ... or the Choice is Yours”: 3 p.m., Alice Hardie Stevens Event Center. Tickets $12 can be bought at the Eppson Center for Seniors or Laramie Plains Museum Carriage Gift Shop.
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Wyoming missed an opportunity earlier this year to become the first state to have its own virtual currency.
That hasn’t dashed the hopes of some cryptocurrency stakeholders and legislators. They still hope, via a second try, to beat out all other states in coming up with the first digital token tied to the value of an actual U.S. dollar.
It’s believed that no other state was as far along as Wyoming in trying to come up with what is known as a stable coin, which is a popular form of virtual money with real value tied to another asset. In the case of Wyoming’s stable token, each would have been redeemable for $1.
Things were looking good at the end of the 2022 legislative session for the fans of such a financial product, which would be issued by the office of the state treasurer. Senate File 106, the Wyoming Stable Token Act, had passed both the House and Senate by wide margins.
Things changed when, on March 25, Gov. Mark Gordon surprised some legislators and industry officials by vetoing SF 106. He cited concerns that the state treasurer’s office might not have been capable of dealing with the new kind of currency, among other worries: “I look forward to seeing a more thoroughly vetted bill in the Legislature’s 2023 General Session.”
In interviews with and emails to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle since the veto, a number of those involved in the legislative process around this bill expressed optimism that the proposal can be revived. It potentially could be revised in time to pass next year and then be signed into law by the governor.
For now, according to a variety of organizations, like the Coin Center, no plan has progressed as far elsewhere in the U.S. as it did here. Wyoming appears to be “the only state legislature that has had legislation proposing to create a state stable coin or stable token,” wrote Heather Morton, the National Conference of State Legislatures’ senior fellow for fiscal affairs, in an email Thursday to the WTE.
First-mover advantage
Stakeholders’ concern is that another state, particularly one with a full-time legislature, could beat Wyoming to the stable coin punch. In that scenario, another state could launch its own currency before Wyoming could do so.
“A year delay is incredibly costly,” warned Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie, the prime sponsor of SF 106. “You need to either win or be one of the many losers.
“When it comes to an innovation like this, second place is the first loser,” he said by phone. “If any other state were to copy this idea and get the product out the door quickly, we, like everyone else, would just use that one.”
Under the vetoed plan, Wyoming could have eventually earned income via issuing the digital money. The extra proceeds could be in the form of money beyond the value of all of the issued stable tokens. Once the state exceeded a 102% threshold of that value, some of the excess funds could have gone into accounts related to schools and to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund reserve account.
“It’s disappointing that a bipartisan enrolled act that had extremely high support in both chambers got vetoed,” wrote Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, in an email to the WTE in the days after Gordon’s action. “It would have helped to diversify the state’s revenue streams and had lots of checks to ensure it would be enacted appropriately.”
Many private financial firms have issued or are interested in such stable coins. As interest among banks, consumers and others in crypto has increased in recent years, so also has attention increased about such stable financial instruments.
“That all died on the vine when that hit the governor’s office,” Wyoming digital mining adviser Sean Murphy said about momentum for this stable coin. He noted the legislation would not have required the state to issue it should it be determined that doing so would violate the law.
“It was like we lost that chance while the stable coin market is hot.”
These investments could be equated to a money market kind of fund, where the tokens are not meant to gain or lose value beyond what an underlying asset itself does. In Wyoming, under the plan that Gordon vetoed, the state would have invested the money it got by issuing the digital currency in U.S. Treasury bills. Such bonds are considered to be extremely safe investments, just like having savings in U.S. dollars or in another widely used physical currency.
Legislative process
Legislators and those from the crypto industry said neither Gordon nor his aides appeared to have sought changes to SF 106 or voiced opposition before it passed.
Generally speaking, “often the governor is not actively involved in legislation” during the drafting and lawmaker consideration process, Gordon’s spokesperson, Michael Pearlman, said by phone Thursday. “He tends to wait until the legislation is brought to him” to issue such an assessment, Pearlman added.
Pearlman emphasized that Gordon “did make it clear in the (veto) letter that he encouraged them to bring the bill back.”
By contrast to the governor’s office, some said, the state treasurer’s office did engage with stakeholders during the legislative process. The treasurer’s office said Friday it did not yet have any comment.
In his veto letter, Gordon went on at some length about issues with the state treasurer. During the legislative session, there were news reports that the treasurer’s office was not able to fully track some funds.
“The Wyoming Treasurer’s Office is struggling to keep current with its other obligations to the state, and despite assurances that the processes described in this bill are simple and straightforward, I remain unconvinced that this camel can carry even one more straw,” Gordon had written in his late March veto message.
A Dec. 31 deadline to issue a stable coin “is quite aggressive, especially considering the Treasurer’s Office, which is tasked with implementing this Act, is busy addressing other critical concerns related to accounting for its other investment activities,” Gordon also wrote.
It was not “entirely clear that the issuance of a Wyoming cryptocurrency, backed by assets held by Wyoming taxpayers, yet traded by others, would not run afoul of Article 16, Section 6 of the Wyoming Constitution,” according to Gordon. SF 106 stipulated that the attorney general would have had until Nov. 1 to report on any legal concerns.
Already, the failure of SF 106 to become law has changed some plans.
Before the veto, American CryptoFed had planned to use the Wyoming stable tokens to essentially convert its own digital currency into another financial instrument in order to pay for sales and use taxes.
“In anticipation of the Wyoming Stable Token law, American CryptoFed DAO did build its business plan to use Wyoming Stable Token,” Chief Operating Officer Xiaomeng Zhou said via email this past week. The “Wyoming Stable Token is necessary to create an end-to-end token economy. Now, American CryptoFed DAO is planning to use USD Coin (USDC), another stable coin jointly issued by Circle and Coinbase, hoping Wyoming Stable Token can become a reality in the near future.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/could-wyo-be-the-first-with-its-own-virtual-currency/article_7f47b67f-a176-5dff-989e-9bed0dd4d42a.html | 2022-05-08T13:05:58Z |
For expecting mothers in Carbon County, an exciting milestone has taken an unexpected turn into one of added stress and fear.
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County announced last week that it would stop offering labor and delivery services because of financial issues, leaving local parents at least an hour or more from the nearest medical facility that delivers babies.
“It’s hard to put my thoughts into words,” said Marissa Shives, who had planned to have her baby at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in two months. “It’s a grieving process and stressful time at the end of my term. I’ve lost trust in the health care in Carbon County.”
The loss of services, which go into effect June 16, comes as a blow to rural Wyoming patients who already deal with difficulties in accessing basic health care because of the remote geography of the state.
“Wyoming is limited in terms of options for pregnant women,” said Jacqueline George, a doula who is based in Medicine Bow but offers her services around the state. “It’s already difficult for some people to get to hospitals.”
Even for mothers who prefer to have a home birth, options in Carbon County are limited because of availability and laws that restrict certain types of home births, such as a breach or twin birth, George said. It also can be necessary to send mothers to hospitals if they have certain health issues, complications or need medications.
There are only 17 midwives registered in the state of Wyoming, with nine of them actually based in neighboring states such as Colorado and Utah, according to the Wyoming Board of Midwifery.
The cancellation of birth and delivery services at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County was a last resort option to save money after the hospital went through a period of extreme financial hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital CEO Ken Harman said during a Friday Facebook Live session addressing the decision.
Staff at the hospital exhausted a host of other options, such as cutting positions and terminating contracts, before making the final decision to cut the service was made.
Having to halt delivering babies was a difficult and heartbreaking decision for hospital administration and staff, and is a last-resort option, Harman said.
“We have individuals here at this organization who are devastated,” he said emotionally through tears. “I’m personally devastated. I apologize to the community that we are in this situation. I truly wish we were not.”
The hospital operated at a $2 million deficit last year and saw a period of financial loss happen faster than ever in his career, with a 40% reduction in cash reserves, Harman said.
Because of staffing issues, the hospital has had to hire traveling nurses who come into the community to work for short periods of time. Harman also cited large cost increases in nursing wages as the main source of the financial stress. Before the pandemic, the cost to get a traveling nurse was around $65 an hour. Now, it’s more than $200 an hour.
On top of that, the hospital was only providing for roughly 60 deliveries a year, making that service a source of financial drain. Hospitals in more populated areas could see a birth rate between 15 and 20 deliveries a day, he said.
Losing trust
For many women, having a strong relationship with their doctor or midwife is central to feeling confident about the prospect of having a baby. For those in the same situation as Shives, this confidence is being stripped without much notice.
“Dr. (Jennifer) Motley is a great asset to this community and she’s been with me through a loss and now a successful pregnancy,” Shives said of her local doctor. “Now she won’t get to see the baby we’ve watched grow on a screen together and I have to put trust in someone I’ve never met.”
Shives now plans to have her baby at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, which could be a similar path other Carbon County parents take.
Since the Rawlins hospital announced its decision, Ivinson has been making preparations to have more demand for delivery services.
“We know we have the capacity for more and we want to support Carbon County as much as we can,” said Ivinson Chief Nursing Officer Nicole Rooney.
In June, a newly constructed Women and Children Center will open at Ivinson, offering larger, updated delivery rooms, a new triage room and family waiting rooms. The hospital has been able to manage staffing issues with the use of traveling nurses and has recruitment and training programs in place.
The two hospitals have been in contact about how they could collaborate to offer services to parents. Though no plans have been solidified, Ivinson may consider bringing some services to its outreach clinic in Saratoga, Rooney said.
It takes roughly 90 minutes to drive to Laramie from Rawlins along a section of Interstate 80 that is often closed or impassable because of snow and wind in the winter.
“During our winter months it is almost impossible to get out of town safely,” said Teresa Leroux, a Carbon County woman whose daughter is expecting a baby. “This is putting mothers and their unborn children in danger.”
Harman said the emergency room staff at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County would be prepared to deliver babies or possibly facilitate transfers to Laramie or Rock Springs in emergency situations. For Leroux, this option pales in comparison to the presence of what she called the “top-of-the-line” delivery staff the hospital lose.
“How is an ER doctor and their staff going to handle emergency (delivery) situations?” Leroux said. “They are already overwhelmed with just your everyday emergencies.”
A rocky future
Even with the closing of the unit, other women’s health services will still be available at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County.
Moving forward, the hospital is working to build more sustainable nursing programs to avoid problems like this in the future. One of these initiatives includes a scholarship training program for nursing students.
To close the Facebook Live session, Harman asked residents to continue supporting the hospital so that it could survive financially.
“We need you. Want to be here,” Harman said. “We’re changing the culture here and really trying to do this right. I apologize for having this happen, but we need your help.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/delivery-dilemma-carbon-county-mothers-uncertain-after-hospital-cancels-labor-services/article_2724f46f-2f8f-5132-8c32-ecc16af663ac.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:04Z |
Series of performances feature new playwrights
Laramie-based Relative Theatrics has announced the lineup for Playwrights Voiced, its eighth annual new works festival.
May 19-21 at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, Playwrights Voiced will features new plays by developing playwrights with an aim to foster artistic growth of contemporary writers. It also promotes local talent in directing and acting.
Beginning at 7:30 nightly, the lineup includes:
- May 19: “The Nesting Instinct” by Tom Bruett, directed by Sean Coyle
- May 20: “Twenty-Two” by Erin K. Considine, directed by Isa Jackowich
- May 21: “Burst” by Rachel Bublitz, directed by Kim Lockhart
For more information or tickets, visit relativetheatrics.com.
Recovering from some of pandemic, Wyoming jobs picture is mixed
There was mixed economic news from the state Friday when it comes to jobs in Wyoming. And a similar pattern was observed in Laramie County.
The good news is that, between the fourth quarter of 2020 and that same three-month period at the end of last year, 7,017 jobs statewide were added, for 2.7% growth. Total payrolls rose by an even greater amount, up almost 11% to $382.5 million.
The downside? "Despite the recent job growth, employment has not returned to pre-pandemic levels," said an announcement from the Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. "Total employment in fourth quarter 2021 was down approximately 9,300 jobs from fourth quarter 2019."
The takeaway for one of the experts who wrote the report?
"The big picture is recovering from the pandemic job losses," David Bullard, a senior economist who has been with the Research and Planning section since 1996, said by phone. "We've still got a ways to go. But things are improving." He noted that overall, during a period of time spanning decades, the state's trend is to usually have job growth.
In the final three months of last year, the state's No. 2 economic sector, leisure and hospitality, had the biggest gain in jobs, adding 2,555 positions, or 8.0%. Energy is the No. 1 industry in the state. Mining, including oil and gas, gained 840 jobs, or 5.8% growth, the state reported.
Laramie County gained 1,304 jobs, for 2.8% growth. Total payroll increased by $54.5 million, an 8.7% boost.
"The largest growth occurred in construction (approximately 650 jobs)," the Research and Planning section reported about the county. "Growth was also seen in accommodation and food services, retail trade, transportation and warehousing, and professional and technical services."
Employment grew in 16 of Wyoming’s 23 counties, the state found.
Employment in Converse County rose by 428 jobs, or 7.5%, for the biggest percentage rise among all Wyoming counties. Total payroll grew by $14.9 million, a whopping 17.7%. "Large job gains were seen in mining (including oil & gas; nearly 300 jobs)," the report said. Teton County added 1,369 jobs, a 7.3% gain, putting it No. 2 among counties in percentage increase.
Carbon County had the biggest percentage decline in jobs, followed by Niobrara County, Bullard noted in speaking with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/local_news/worth-noting/article_7454274d-f3bb-519c-a2f3-276a01a95c70.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:10Z |
I was excited to see her. I passed through the double doors, down the hall and into the dining room. I knew lunch should be almost done, so it would be a great time to have a nice visit.
Tiny and frail, she was sitting at a table in the middle of the room — alone. I walked up to her, smiled and said, “Hi, did I miss lunch?”
I knew it would be a surprise, not because I hadn’t told her I was coming, but because her memory could only hold thoughts for about 10 minutes before they disappeared.
Since she moved into the assisted living facility, I had traveled six hours from my home to visit her every chance I could. Every time I told her when I would be there. Every time when she saw me she would clap her hands, unfold a full-face smile and react as if I was the biggest surprise she had ever received.
This time was different. She looked up from her plate with no excitement or surprise. Confusion crinkled her face as she raised her hand and used a pointed index finger to paint a circle in the air around my face. This emphasized the comment she was about to crush into my heart.
“I think I know you, but I don’t know your name.”
I knew this day was coming: The day that dementia would win, the day she would no longer know me.
It was her finger in my face that flashed my memories of a mom who would shake her finger with a strong, “no, no, no” when I toddled over to touch something breakable or dangerous.
The finger that she raised in my face when at 13, I whined and complained that I wanted to be older and do the fun things my siblings could do. Her finger shook in my face as she told me to never wish my life away — it would pass way too quickly on its own.
It was the finger that tickled the tummies of my babies and tapped the noses of her great-grandchildren.
It was the finger that adjusted the oxygen machine levels for my dad as he was dying.
It was the finger that always added power to her lectures that began with, “Let me tell you something,” and ended with a profound proclamation of her opinion about life.
It was the finger that pointed to her entire family as she aged reminding us that we were not the boss of her.
I froze. I couldn’t breathe. The painful crack caused by watching the mom I knew disappear broke deeper through my heart.
I reached for her finger, folding it in so that our hands clasped together. She was always proud of her hands. She informed everyone that her doctor said she has very young hands — much younger than the nearly 90 years she was. Her nails were always manicured and the rings she was so proud of sparkled on her delicate fingers.
I helped her stand and told her I would walk to her apartment with her. The lump in my throat was thick with fear. I wondered if she was gone forever, if I would always be a stranger, a visitor that occasionally stopped by.
I chatted about the weather and how good she looked while arm-in-arm we walked the hallway to her apartment. She sat in her chair by the window. The topic changed to her bird feeder and the number, color and size of the birds visiting her that day.
An hour had passed when she looked away from the birds and matched her eyes with mine. Her blank stare turned to a smile, she clapped her hands and her eyes twinkled as she said, “I’m so happy you are here!”
I hugged her, burying my tears in the shoulder of her shirt and told her I was happy too. In that second my mom was back. She knew me!
The month of May brings Mother’s Day, her birthday and a lifetime of memories. I can still see her hands as she raised that finger to my face and reminded me to not wish my life away. In my heart, I always wished her life would last forever.
I will honor her wishes and do the best I can to enjoy life, not rush time and I will forever be happy that she was here.
Pennie’s Life Lesson: Hold your mom’s hand- there will come a time when you can’t. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/contributed_columns/i-am-happy-she-was-here/article_c3b931b6-0277-5b27-b60a-fc91dc41c39c.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:16Z |
There are a few pearls of wisdom from Mom that, no matter how many miles and years pass, still ring as clear as if she just said them.
Aside from standards like “your face will freeze that way” or “make sure to never be caught without clean underwear,” Florence Lisa Johnson — aka Mom — was a lot like Forrest Gump’s own dear mother. She always had a way of putting things so we’d understand and remember.
“The next time I catch you, you’re drinking the whole thing.”
This is one of my favorites, first said when I was about 12 years old. As many can probably guess, Mom’s reaction was induced by the serendipitous juxtaposition of myself, our refrigerator and a near-full gallon of ice-cold milk.
Caught white-handed with the jug to my lips, mom promised that would be “my” milk until it was gone. Then came the deal: Instead of fighting with me to stop drinking out of the bottle, I’d have to finish what I started. If she caught me again, I’d have to sit there and “finish it off.”
No problem, I thought in my cocky little know-it-all way. I can get pretty thirsty.
The test of Mom’s resolve didn’t have to wait long. I heard her exclaim from behind a couple of days later.
“Ah-ha! Caught you!”
Sure enough, I hadn’t learned my lesson, but that was about to change.
“Finish it,” was the order.
The main problem with that was I had just cracked open a brand spankin’ fresh and full gallon of moo juice. She caught me about three gulps in.
On my way to the table I went to the cupboard for a glass.
“You didn’t need a glass before, why do you need one now?” mom said. “Leave the glass. Sit.”
Still sweaty from a rather vigorous and lengthy session of street football, I was tired, hot and thirsty. Oh so thirsty. I really wanted water, but reached for the milk first because it was cold.
As Ron Burgundy in “The Anchorman” would confirm a few decades later, “Milk was a bad choice.”
In hindsight, I realize she knew there was no way a 12-year-old boy could drink an entire gallon of milk in one sitting, but she certainly didn’t let on at the time.
What I could do, however, was try until I was so sick I never wanted another drop of the vile stuff. And certainly vow to never risk drinking straight out of the container again.
At least for a little while. I’ll admit the episode didn’t exactly cure my penchant for drinking straight from the bottle, but I never did it again unless the bottle was nearly empty anyway.
Fast-forward a few years and you’ll find me back in that same kitchen, this time with best friends Kevin and Kelly.
We’d just come home from junior high school and some sort of practice (athletic or band, it escapes me now) and like most teenage boys, were starving more than those people in Africa that Mom and Dad used to tell us about when we wouldn’t finish dinner.
On this day, we were in luck. Mom had been baking! Better yet, she wasn’t home!
Without a moment to consider that maybe — just maybe — Mom had made those three full sheets of fresh gingerbread for some reason other than to feed us after school, we dug in.
It took us about four minutes to devour all three large, flat sheet pans of the soft, warm confection. We were just gathering up our backpacks to leave when I heard it again.
“Ah-ha! Caught you!”
She looked at us, at the empty pans, then at us again. Expecting a tongue-lashing, imagine our surprise when mom just started laughing.
Relieved, but confused, we asked what was so funny.
“It’s going to be fun watching you three make some more gingerbread,” she said.
There was no way mom could physically make us do anything, yet we could instinctively sense that disobeying her at this particular moment just wasn’t an option.
Mom sat there and patiently gave us instructions while we clomped our way clumsily through her kitchen. She was patient and encouraging, but wouldn’t let us stop until the last tray was out of the oven.
The gingerbread, she said, was for her Sunday School students to make candy houses with. Objectively, ours was probably the worst gingerbread ever made, but it’s still one of my most sweet memories.
Now, if only we’d had a gallon of ice-cold milk to wash down all that gingerbread. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/editorials/what-mothers-teach-we-never-forget/article_66f1d960-4a30-52c6-affb-236b6e952b67.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:23Z |
Love passes understanding.
I try not to be sentimental, but I also try to love.
In my 78 years, I don’t know any human way to comprehend unconditional love, except through the quiet resilience of mothers.
What it can mean is simple:
For a mother, you don’t have to be great.
You don’t have to do well.
You don’t have to be anyone you wish to be …
You just have to BE.
Because that is enough.
Mothering is not easy … and it lasts for a lifetime.
Sometimes, we sense that we are not up to the task. Sometimes, we sense that we have done something wrong. Sometimes, we sense that we don’t fit the world we were born into or the children born to us.
And then there is someone who sees in us a treasure, which is real.
It doesn’t even matter to a mother if we are handsome or successful or even accepted by others. We just are and it is enough — enough to surmount the criticisms of society, enough to overcome the disadvantages of birth, enough to say it doesn’t matter how you succeed or fail, I love you.
Just being is enough. It’s enough for a mother’s love, and so it is for many fathers.
The gift of Mother’s Day is remembering the resilience of unconditional love. It is an immense gift to know that someone loves you and finds the treasure in you just as you are!
A friend in IT asked: “Am I worth being loved, worth being cared about in spite of what I’ve done?
The religions of the world profoundly say, “Yes!”
Perhaps it’s in leading us to a meaning for our lives. Perhaps it’s in knowing that we were created by a power beyond us. Perhaps it’s in remembering someone’s love. Perhaps it’s in the sacred words of scripture.
There are so many languages that can speak to our souls. It’s not just a hug when we need it most. It’s not just listening to our heart’s pain. But it’s all the words of sacred texts and all the inspirations of the spirit and all the rituals of renewal that tell us that we matter — just because we are.
Jesus said it simply in Matthew 6:26: “Consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air, they neither sow, not reap and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”
Part of the problem for us in feeling loved at the core of our being is the linear thinking created by the “computer world.” When we think black or white or either/or, our limited minds cannot take in even the possibility of unlimited love.
All our electronic means of communication get more and more sophisticated, and yet we cannot FEEL loved by them (only frustrated or powered up).
And so we lose touch with our humanity — our sorrows, our questions, our souls.
When the secretary general of the United Nations, Dag Hammerskjold, felt in conflict with his inner life, he didn’t give in to fear or feelings of inadequacy, but he did write:
“I don’t know Who or What put the question, I don’t even remember answering. But, at some moment, I did answer ‘Yes’ to Someone or Something and from that hour I was certain that existence is meaningful and that, therefore, my life in self-surrender had a goal.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/mother-s-day-the-questions-that-are-answered/article_ecedc7da-02cb-5006-a29a-0c61a5596ee3.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:29Z |
I have followed with considerable interest the issues surrounding the corner-crossing (CC) issue and trial surrounding four Missouri hunters accused of stepping from one piece of public land to another at a common corner with two parcels of private Elk Mountain Ranch land.
Basically, I find it incongruous that private land owners “corner-lock” more than 8 million acres of public land in the western USA.
There are ladders for sale (and easily constructed at home) to aid people wanting access across a CC site that is fenced. According to the legal team representing the Elk Mountain Ranch, such ladders and merely stepping from one public parcel to another at a CC site are illegal because land owned privately, and air above the land, is owned.
“Land ownership is not just the dirt, it’s the airspace above,” they said, according to the May 4 Laramie Boomerang.
I have difficulty visualizing how a land owner can lay claim to the airspace above a property. We used to joke about gaining access to public land that was constrained by surrounding private land and how helicopter or parachute was the only access to such lands.
Apparently, according to the Elk Mountain Legal Team, those means of accessing constrained lands also would be illegal. Does this mean that commercial or private aircraft flying over such lands also are in askance of the law? I realize that extending the argument approaches absurdity!
I am a private citizen of the United States. One of the freedoms I enjoy is access to public lands. In Wyoming, we have a lot of easily accessible public lands that are essentially held in common by the citizens of this country. In my profession as a soil scientist, I have only occasionally needed access to public land that is CC constrained or even completely constrained (completely surrounded by private land).
I have been usually able to secure such access, although it has not always been easy.
As a private citizen, I have occasionally wanted to access a public parcel for recreational purposes. This has been more difficult, but still not usually impossible. We have found that getting permission in writing is the preferable way to secure certified access.
I still find it irksome as an owner of those national and state lands that I have to ask permission of private land owners that control access especially of lands that can be accessed by corner-crossing.
In a rather ancient writing (1968), Garrett Hardin presented a case of unequal access of humans to resources he labeled as the “commons.” In his article “The Tragedy of the Commons,” Harden contends that especially the rich and powerful often make much of their wealth by accessing resources commonly held by the public.
Our atmosphere is a common resource that is commonly polluted by all who drive cars to those who burn coal in power plants. Clearly, the degradation of our air resource and the mitigation of that degradation are massive international problems.
Still, this serves to emphasize the point that commons (including water and land) are used and abused unequally. For example, I have abundant access to fishable streams in Medicine Bow Routt National Forest that a U.S. citizen living on the streets in Denver does not have.
We aspire to make this country a “more perfect union” recognized that it is “self-evident ... that all men (and now women since 1920) are created equal.”
It almost seems standard operating procedure that certain individuals (by no mean all), having at least power and sometime wealth, have secured that power and wealth through utilization (often over-utilization) of the commons restricting those of us in “the trenches” to less-than-equal shares in or access to the commons.
Restricting corner crossing, although certainly not as pervasive as restricting the right to vote commons, is still an invasion of my rights as a citizen of the United States and my rights as an owner of those lands in the public commons.
Congratulations to those accused Missouri men who were acquitted of corner-crossing. Further, thanks for bringing this issue to the courts and laying groundwork for a “more perfect” solution.
Stephen Earl Williams
Laramie | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/letters_to_editor/a-corner-crossing-conundrum/article_cf4cbbfe-44e6-503b-9989-504d8ef4c742.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:35Z |
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts around 60 MPH
possible.
* WHERE...Interstate 25 corridor from Glendo to the Colorado
border. Interstate 80 between Pine Bluffs and Rawlins. The upper
North Platte River valley including Saratoga.
* WHEN...Early Monday morning through late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down fences along with a few
trees and large limbs. Travel could be difficult, especially to
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
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Many Democrats and Republicans are concerned about the future of our nation, but for very different reasons.
On one side are those who believe in “We the People,” a government derived from the people for the service of the people. They believe in “liberty and justice for all;” that is, equal consideration under the law.
They believe in a United States, a diverse group of people united, as Rep. Jamie Raskin says, by the Constitution. They believe in science, facts, truth, honesty, logic and a government that serves the people by attempting to solve the problems we face as a nation.
The other side now appears to believe in an oligarchy — rule by the few, the wealthy. They fear those different than themselves because they make no attempt to understand and respect differences.
Instead, they impose their will on others. What they are really working for is protection not of equality, but of privilege — privilege of wealth and position, white privilege, male privilege, heterosexual privilege, Anglophone privilege, Christian privilege, etc.
And they endorse oppression, suppression, lies and, at times, violence to maintain their privileged positions.
They even fear debating their positions with opponents. They fear having a clearly articulated platform because their cause is overwhelmingly anti-choice, anti-equality and anti-American.
It is about power with them, not service and problem-solving.
They are not protecting us from intrusion by big government. Republicans support government ownership and control of women’s bodies and child-bearing so later they can gripe when women need medical, financial, social or other government help to raise those children. Women with kids already may go to prison or worse. Who's next?
Who’s next? They are not pro-life, they are anti-choice, anti-democracy and anti-anyone who threatens their privilege.
Not only do they oppose equality, they are willing to endorse any means to quash it — voter suppression, the violent overthrow of a government fairly elected by the people (as shown by investigations, recounts, dozens of lawsuits) and fake electors, all supported by unrelenting lies.
Promoting and protecting the equal rights for all does not diminish yours. We are all in this together. Please choose equality and democracy, not privilege and oppression. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/letters_to_editor/choose-equality-over-privilege/article_75151783-009b-595e-a00c-0dc1a2f7f262.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:41Z |
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts around 60 MPH
possible.
* WHERE...Interstate 25 corridor from Glendo to the Colorado
border. Interstate 80 between Pine Bluffs and Rawlins. The upper
North Platte River valley including Saratoga.
* WHEN...Early Monday morning through late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down fences along with a few
trees and large limbs. Travel could be difficult, especially to
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
&&
Inflation and an ignorant energy policy are inextricably bound together.
Many of the substances we use daily are produced directly or indirectly as byproducts from processing wood, coal, petroleum and natural gas. Adhesives used in manufacture of plywood; antifreeze and asphalt for roads and shingles; chemicals, explosives, lubricants, ointments, pharmaceuticals, nitrogen fertilizer, paint, plastics, synthetic fibers, solvents, tar, tires and even moth balls are some of these byproducts.
Shortages of these materials put an upward pressure on prices. The goal of “no fossil fuels” harms our economy and security in too many ways to list.
Steve Cronin, energy expert in the Obama administration said, “The Biden administration is so poorly informed they do not know all systems generate greenhouse gases, even manufacture of solar equipment.”
The trillions of dollars spent by Congress have increased the money supply uncontrollably. Simultaneously, we have severe reductions in available goods caused by the pandemic, breakdown of our supply chain, a very restrictive energy policy and war in Ukraine.
David K Legg, advisor to the Canadian Parliament said, “Ukraine has much gas and oil. Their European natural gas resource is second only to Russia.”
The announcement of 8.5% inflation was accompanied by an increase of the producer price index, a leading indicator of future retail prices, to 11%. Economist Art Laffer explained it would take interest rates 5% higher than the rate of inflation to fix the current spiral.
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell wants a so-called “soft landing,” which Laffer says has never been successfully executed. Larry Summers, Treasury secretary from 1999-2001, who forecast the inflation we now have, is forecasting a recession to come. We had 1.4% negative GNP reported for the quarter ended with March. That may be the start of a recession.
President Biden blames inflation on the pandemic, Trump, war in Ukraine, Putin, Federal Reserve, greedy corporations and Congress. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/letters_to_editor/inflation-and-an-ignorant-energy-policy/article_02956b71-306f-54f8-af74-57c97d6c07a3.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:47Z |
Living in a college town brings many interesting revelations, and one of them is the astonishing degree of waste of household goods on the part of students.
At the end of a term or month (or whatever dictates rental lease expiration, one can stroll down an alley to view unopened jars and cans of food (peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, soup, stew, tuna, beans), bread, boxes of dry food, cosmetics and toiletries, school supplies and other sundries in piles near trash cans.
Sometimes my cronies and I clean, repair and take usable things to their proper places of disposition, compensating for students who have not taken care of that themselves.
I've donated furniture of all kinds, books, candles, lamps, towels and tablecloths, suitcases, vacuum cleaners, headsets, rugs, coats and jackets, other clothing and shoes — once even a brand new pair of women's outdoor boots, in the retail box with tags still attached.
Among the non-standard items have appeared flats of 48 eggs, U.S. and foreign currency (not much) and adult toys
(please don't ask).
Sofas are particularly dismaying, abandoned near dumpsters without regard for the consequences, which include dirt, rips, windblown stuffing and decay while the piece remains there for months, degrading under adverse weather.
One day, I saw a student drive away from a rental with a sofa strapped to the top of his car.
"Wonderful!" I thought. “He's taking care of it."
But as I watched, he drove a couple of blocks away and dumped the sofa next to a dumpster at a large apartment building (I'm looking at you, red Taurus).
As for cleaning tools such as mops, they seem to be used once upon moving out and then thrown away.
I'm sorry to say the young people — not your kids, of course, but someone's kids — also are throwing away gifts from their loved ones.
I've seen heavy blankets, laptop cases, soup mix, blank journals, DVDs, wool comforters, college paraphernalia and other nice items often damaged by their intermixing with garbage.
And bicycles, often still chained to racks, where they are of no use to anyone as they deteriorate.
Parents and grandparents, I address this to you: Can we help to bring a halt to this waste on the part of the next generations? Don't we know better?
Then let's share our wisdom regarding thrift and resourcefulness. Or are our children following our own model of irresponsibility? Then let's reform and set a better example.
And students, please take some trouble and make a plan. There are several ways to donate your unwanted items. Find out how to do it in your area and follow through before you leave.
Robin Hill
Laramie | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/letters_to_editor/worried-over-wasteful-habits/article_6c6a0388-86b2-59b6-a741-2671894a1724.html | 2022-05-08T13:06:53Z |
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts around 60 MPH
possible.
* WHERE...Interstate 25 corridor from Glendo to the Colorado
border. Interstate 80 between Pine Bluffs and Rawlins. The upper
North Platte River valley including Saratoga.
* WHEN...Early Monday morning through late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down fences along with a few
trees and large limbs. Travel could be difficult, especially to
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
&&
Lynn F. Cunningham of East 14th Street celebrated his 94th birthday on April 7. He celebrated his birthday with a family dinner.
He was born in Gurley, Nebraska, in 1928. Lynn spent most of his childhood in Lincoln, Nebraska. He started high school in Sterling, Colorado, and completed his high school education at Natrona County High School in Casper. He attended Woodbury College in Los Angeles, pursuing a degree in executive fashion art.
He then joined the Coast Guard on the Cutter Escanaba and Light Ship Relief during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Japan. He worked many jobs around the western United States before moving to Cheyenne in 1963 to go to work for the Wyoming Highway Department.
Lynn met Janet Waits at the street square dance in downtown Cheyenne in 1963. They were married on Valentine’s Day in 1965. In 1969, he began working for the United States Geological Survey.
Lynn opened Lynn’s Antique and Custom Upholstery when his children were in grade school and worked both jobs for many years. He continued running the upholstery business for many years after his retirement from the USGS.
Lynn went to Russia with the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1996. He visited his daughter Lesley in England where she was studying and they drove up through Scotland. He and Janet enjoyed travels to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Turkey, Israel and Palestine. The family hiked the Grand Canyon in 1988. Lynn also built the family cabin near Fox Park, Wyoming.
He is a member of First United Methodist Church and the Scottish Society of Southeast Wyoming.
His children are Lesley Urasky of Saratoga, Lynn Forest Cunningham and Amanda Cunningham, both of Cheyenne. He has one grandson. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/milestones/cunningham-94/article_8e1ce03e-cc7c-5f1c-9344-b7cfb1055f9f.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:00Z |
Monday
Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee, 8:30 a.m., Thyra Thomson State Office Building, Round House Conference Room (3rd floor), Room 3024, 444 W. Collins Drive, Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Cheyenne City Council, 6 p.m., Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 2101 O’Neil Ave., and online via Zoom. For online access information, visit www.cheyennecity.org/ecm.
Laramie County School District 2 Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Burns High School, 524 E. Fourth St., Burns.
Tuesday
Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee, 8:30 a.m., Thyra Thomson State Office Building, Round House Conference Room (third floor), Room 3024, 444 W. Collins Drive, Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board, 6 p.m., Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 2101 O’Neil Ave., and by Zoom. Log in at https://tinyurl.com/cheyenne-hpb; Meeting ID: 863 7640 7097; Passcode: Historic.
Wednesday
Wyoming Legislature’s Select Water Committee, 1 p.m., Wyoming State Capitol Extension Auditorium, 200 W. 24th St., Cheyenne. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Visit Cheyenne/DDA, along with Plan One, 5-7 p.m., Cheyenne Depot Lobby, 121 W. 15th St. Public comment session for the 15th Street Railroad Experience Phase One project.
West Edge rezoning open house, 5:30-7 p.m., Community Room of the Cheyenne Public Safety Center, 415 W. 18th St.
Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Room 128 of College Community Center, 1400 E College Drive, and online at lccc.wy.edu/BoardMeeting.
Thursday
Urban Renewal Authority Board, 10 a.m., Room 104 of the Municipal Building, 2101 O’Neil Ave., and online via Zoom. For online access, visit https://tinyurl.com/cheyenne-ura-board.
Cheyenne Regional Airport Board, 12 p.m., by telephone or Zoom only. Call-in number: 669-900-6833; access code: 846 8316 4527; password: 410141. Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/cheyenne-airport-board.
Wyoming Legislature’s Select Water Committee, 1 p.m., Wyoming State Capitol Extension Auditorium, 200 W. 24th St., Cheyenne. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Wyoming Transportation Commission, 1 p.m., conference room of WYDOT District 2 Office, 900 Bryan Stock Trail, Casper, and online at https://tinyurl.com/2hmyaxby.
Laramie County Planning Commission, 3:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Board Room, Historic Courthouse, 310 W. 19th St. Visit https://laramiecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx to attend the meeting virtually and comment online.
Wyoming Board of Medicine special meeting, 5:15 p.m., online only. Computer link: meet.google.com/tpe-mprt-iij. Google Meet phone access: 1-929-266-2095; PIN: 272 758 855#. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/government_meetings_listing/government-meetings-listing-5-8-22/article_1bcfa66b-ce79-5690-96d7-4b47b6d3340a.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:06Z |
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts through the American Rescue Plan Act, is awarding community project grants to 31 artists across Wyoming.
The Wyoming Community Artist ARPA Project Grant provides funds to Wyoming-based individual artists and artist collectives for projects that offer unique perspectives on and solutions to the most pressing needs in our communities.
A total of $601,330 will be distributed.
Of the 31 artists, four are Cheyenne residents: Desiree Brothe, Danica Mrozinsky, Georgia Rowswell and Barbara Sandick.
- Brothe received $25,000 for "Cheyenne Immersive Art Experiences – an immersive experience that focuses on storytelling from the western perspective, with nods to past, present and future through installation art."
- Mrozinsky received $25,000 for a project titled "We Are Downtown," which is described as "A collection of thoughtful portraits and interviews that introduce the people running small businesses in downtown Cheyenne."
- Rowswell received $5,711 for a "Round 'Up' Interactive Mural – an interactive mural using velcro backed, colored fabric rounds that attach and reattach to velcro veltex fabric stretched over a large surface."
- Sandick received $25,000 for a project titled "Collecting Experiences – an interactive, portable, exhibition driven by images, film and audio telling the stories of Wyomingites and their experiences with COVID-19 and the vaccine."
A complete list of artists and their projects is available on the Wyoming Arts Council website.
These one-time grants were open to artists working in any medium for the creation of new work. Artists are required to include a partnership with a Wyoming-based civic, commercial, government, tribal, nonprofit or philanthropic organization in order to share the work with the public and demonstrate community benefit.
Projects will be completed by the end of November and will take place in the following counties: Albany, Fremont, Laramie, Niobrara, Park, Hot Springs, Sublette, and Teton as well as several statewide projects.
Social media updates about the various projects will be shared on the Arts Council’s channels throughout the summer and fall.
“As the arts and culture sector in Wyoming continues to rebound and open back up, the Arts Council is excited to be able to fund these engaging, thought-provoking and creative projects from artists around the state," said Michael Lange, Wyoming Arts Council Executive Director.
"We hope these projects support not only the artists and artist collectives creating the work, but also have a deep community impact and help leverage forward progress."
For more information contact Taylor Craig at taylor.craig@wyo.gov or 307-274-6673. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/arts-council-announces-community-artist-arpa-project-grant-recipients/article_c30ac09a-1023-5a3b-a26b-6afeacebb70b.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:12Z |
Transportation Commission awards $26.6M for construction projects
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $26.6 million for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects, WYDOT has announced. The actions took place at the commission’s April 21 business meeting, and these projects are mostly funded with federal money, according to the state agency.
Cheyenne-based Knife River got the OK for a $4.6 million bid on a project involving paving, chip seal and other work on 10 miles of U.S. Highway 20/26 in Fremont and Natrona counties. In Fremont County, the commission approved a $821,079 bid with Lander-based High Country Construction for grading, fencing, signage, drainage, paving, erosion control and other work on about three miles of U.S. 287.
Clearance for $824,378 goes to Advanced Electrical Contracting, in Sheridan, for a project involving electrical work, paving, sidewalk work, curb and gutter, drainage, grading, striping and other work on approximately 1/10th of a mile of U.S. 30/287 in Albany County. The same company gets $359,266 in a project in Laramie County involving electrical work, striping and other work at the intersection of Wyoming highways 212 and 219.
Afton-based Avail Valley Construction-WY was awarded a $6.37 million bid for “hot in-place recycling,” paving, bridge rehabilitation, chip seal, grading, signage, guardrail and other work on almost 20 miles in Sweetwater and Uinta counties, including Wyoming highways 150 and 372.
The commission awarded a $10.2 million bid to Cheyenne-based Reiman for a project involving structure work, grading, paving, fencing and other work on almost 1.5 miles of Wyoming 433 in Washakie County.
In what WYDOT noted was the only out-of-state bidder to be awarded a project in April, Intermountain Slurry Seal from California got a $3.3 million bid for a project involving paving, chip seal and other work in Albany, Carbon and Laramie counties.
Milestones
The Wyoming Community Foundation and its board of directors have announced that Samin Dadelahi will lead the organization as its new president and CEO. She was scheduled to have taken over May 1 for President and CEO Craig Showalter, who will retire later this summer. In its 33 years, the Laramie-based group has granted more than $100 million to charitable causes, according to a recent WYCF press release announcing the change of leadership. Dadelahi has spent 20 years with the community foundation, beginning in grants administration and continuing to work with statewide grant programs for 10 years. In 2012, she was promoted to chief operating officer. Dadelahi also serves on the board for Leadership Wyoming and sits on the National Kids Count steering committee for the Annie E. Casey Foundation. For now, Showalter takes the title of immediate past president, through Aug. 1.
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Wyoming Department of Corrections Director Daniel Shannon has announced that WDOC has a new Officer and an Employee of the Year. The recipients are Sgt. Kyler Copsey from the Wyoming Women’s Center as the Officer of the Year, and Field Service Agent Darren Pursel from the Laramie Field Office is the Employee of the Year. Copsey is the administrative and the Security Threat Group sergeant, according to a Thursday news release from the agency. “Throughout the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused severe challenges for the facility. These challenges ranged from staffing, daily operations and training issues. Sgt. Copsey distinguished himself as a team leader who took the challenges on and worked to find solutions which improved the efficiency of both the facility laundry and supply operations.” Meanwhile, WDOC said that Pursel has a trainer and leadership role in his office and district. He also covers “work and caseloads of his own and those of his co-workers in other offices when vacancies require.” Pursel volunteered to continue to supervise cases in the Rawlins office until a new agent was trained. “As there have been mergers and acquisitions during this period among Substance Use Disorder treatment providers, Agent Pursel worked diligently to ensure the requisite monthly treatment meetings happen maintaining the collaboration between WDOC, the clients and the vendors,” the announcement said. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/business-briefs-for-5-8-22/article_1e35eabc-5eea-593a-975f-6dfdf79b048c.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:18Z |
CHEYENNE – Those who help organize and carry out Cheyenne Day of Giving say the amount of need in the community is striking. And with this coming week’s event, as well as a number of pre-event collections the day before, they aim to make those needs a little more manageable.
This year’s Day of Giving will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday at the Kiwanis Community House in Lions Park. People can come by to donate a wide variety of goods, including nonperishable foods, personal-care items and paper goods, like toilet paper or disposable plates and utensils. They can even bring things like leftover prescription medication and medical equipment, like walkers and wheelchairs.
Organizers also stressed the need for things like packages of new underwear, which may be one of the first expenses to go when families are struggling to meet their basic needs.
The public is also encouraged to sign up to donate blood on Day of Giving. A drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Kiwanis Community House. As of earlier this past week, most time slots were still available, Day of Giving board member and founder Greta Morrow said. Donors can also give between May 8 and 20 at the Vitalant headquarters at 112 E. Eighth Ave. if they can’t give on Friday. (To sign up for an appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 307-638-3326. Drop-ins are also welcome.)
Financial donations are always accepted for year-round support of 10 local nonprofits, including the COMEA House and Resource Center, Magic City Enterprises and Needs Inc. These can be dropped off at the Day of Giving event Friday, and checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 192, Cheyenne, WY 82003. Donors can also give through the event’s website at cheyennedayofgiving.org.
But the giving doesn’t just happen on one day. This Thursday, and even before, several groups and individuals will be collecting donations of nonperishable food, personal-care items and craft supplies.
Albertsons
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, volunteers with the Cheyenne Board of Realtors will be at both Albertsons locations, 3355 E. Pershing Blvd. and 5800 Yellowstone Road. They will be encouraging shoppers to purchase and donate items, and will deliver all items to the Day of Giving Youth Event, also held at the Kiwanis Community House.
Max Minnick, a local Realtor and CBR board member, said pre-event collection is important because it saves people a step in donating by going to where they already are.
“If we can help increase the amount of donations by doing that, we’re all about it,” he said in an interview.
During last year’s event, Minnick said, the group filled two 16-foot trailers with donations.
The Realtor said CBR has been involved with Day of Giving for the past five or six years.
“It’s important for the community to know that the Realtors are part of the community, and we work, we live and we give back to the community that we will work with,” Minnick said.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is currently holding a nonperishable food drive at its ReStore, 715 E. 15th St., behind Baskin Robbins.
Donors who drop off at least two cans of food anytime through Friday will receive a coupon for 10% off ReStore purchases. One donor will also win a $25 gift card to ReStore.
“At Habitat, we love to support our other local nonprofits, and the Cheyenne Day of Giving is such a wonderful nonprofit in what they do to help so many in our community and help the other nonprofits,” said Dan Dorsch, special projects coordinator with Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County. “It’s a no-brainer for us to try to help that cause.”
Youth pre-event collections
May 12 is also the Day of Giving Youth Event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Community House. Volunteers between the ages of 11 and 18 will unload and sort incoming donations.
Youth are also encouraged to get involved before the event by spreading the word, applying to be a Youth Board member, and organizing collections in their schools, churches and community groups.
During the 2021 event, the Youth Event received 8,050 pounds of food, personal-care items and craft supplies, according to previous reporting.
The Mayor’s Youth Council got involved this year and has helped to reach out to local schools, letting them know about the Day of Giving Youth Event and encouraging them to hold their own pre-event collections.
Anderson Elementary School, Arp Elementary School, Alta Vista Elementary School, Johnson Junior High and East High School plan to hold donation drives for Day of Giving, according to the Cheyenne Mayor’s Youth Council staff advisor, Devyan Paiz.
The Youth Council is a collection of 13-15 high school students in Cheyenne who apply and are chosen each year to “give the youth a voice in our city,” as well as learn about city government, Paiz said. The aim is to represent each high school, she said.
Youth Council members meet twice a month. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/day-of-giving-also-happens-the-day-before/article_c99d78f1-1696-58f4-bef3-52a29ac5545d.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:25Z |
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts around 60 MPH
possible.
* WHERE...Interstate 25 corridor from Glendo to the Colorado
border. Interstate 80 between Pine Bluffs and Rawlins. The upper
North Platte River valley including Saratoga.
* WHEN...Early Monday morning through late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down fences along with a few
trees and large limbs. Travel could be difficult, especially to
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
&&
Feste Fantini ensemble to perform at St. Mark's Episcopal Church
CHEYENNE – Trinkle Brass Works will present a performance by Feste Fantini, a brass, organ and timpani ensemble, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on June 16 at 7 p.m.
The core ensemble will feature Steven Trinkle, Bruce Barrie, Gary Malvern, Sean McKay on trumpet and Genie Burkett, timpani. Special guest artists will also include Thomas Strauß (organ) and Bernhard Münchbach (trumpet) of southern Germany.
The players of Feste Fantini have worked together since 1975 in brass quintets, symphony orchestras and many oratorio orchestras, most recently the B Minor Mass of J.S. Bach in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The group has performed for the Festwoche Klassiche Musik in Oppenau and Offenburg, Germany, and for the American Guild of Organists in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
This program is sponsored and financially supported through the generosity of local patrons in the community and by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Koons Memorial Fund and many more. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/feste-fantini-ensemble-to-perform-at-st-marks-episcopal-church/article_482aab5e-6c17-5089-952b-658874055d44.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:31Z |
Dan was nonplussed when the white woman at the museum provided an anthropological explanation to a group of Indian kids about their ancestors’ diet. “The Plains Indians,” she said, “ate a diet of corn and berries and buffalo meat that was high in protein.”
“Why can’t they say we had really good stews and soups and wild berry pies,” Dan asked. “My grandma was one of the best cooks on the reservation.” That’s how Dan, the Lakota elder at the center of Kent Nerburn’s book “The Wolf at Twilight,” remembered her. Honored her.
When I read that passage, it occurred to me. My grandmothers never cooked a meal for us. Never. Not one. In fairness, my paternal grandmother died shortly after I was born. But my maternal grandmother lived into my 30s. Fairness also demands an acknowledgement of her mental illness.
Reading the pride with which Dan remembers the meals his grandmother cooked left me with a sense of loss, a loss eventually made good by meals my mother cooked, especially in the last decade of her life.
Things like that running through my mind tend to form a circle. Those circles usually begin with grandparents. Follow the circle far enough, you’ll find answers.
My maternal grandmother was abusive. Growing up with an abusive parent leaves wounds. Untreated wounds cause infections. My mother was infected with an addiction to alcohol, an all-too-common path on which abused children find themselves.
That circles back to the fact that addiction is not a character flaw, but a brain disease. Like all diseases, it can and must be treated. Once treated, the addict needs continued support in recovery. That circles back to Recover Wyoming.
It’s a local nonprofit organization that helps addicts and their families regain their lives and makes the community safer. Our community might not understand how fortunate it is to have Recovery Wyoming, how successful they have been, how many people are living better lives because of RW, and how many children are enjoying their mother’s home-cooked meals today because of Recover Wyoming.
Recover Wyoming is the only Recovery Community Organization in Wyoming. Its mission is to help addicts find, get and stay in long-term recovery from substance use disorder by providing peer-based recovery support services, including recovery coaches and telephone recovery support programs. RW also supports family members whose loved ones are struggling, as well as community members and recovery allies.
In addition to recovery support, Recover Wyoming provides services to persons experiencing homelessness, helping them find safe, permanent housing in Laramie County while providing case management and recovery support services, as needed. This is critical for participants working toward self-sufficiency and wellness.
In 2021, 1,812 people called or walked through the doors of the recovery center. Many enrolled in RW’s programs are parents and are looking to find recovery, not only for themselves, but for their children.
Recover Wyoming provides family and recovery friendly events for the community to help develop healthy natural supports. Helping individuals get into long-term recovery heals families and has a positive ripple effect on the communities in which they live.
Mother’s Day is celebrated today in many homes that were once torn asunder by addiction thanks to the efforts of Recover Wyoming. Therefore, Mother’s Day is a good time to celebrate their work.
Recover Wyoming was not around when my mother was struggling. But Alcoholics Anonymous was. If she’s had access to RW’s services, her life might have been easier, earlier. While it took several attempts at getting sober, she eventually found the will and, for her, long-term recovery meant spending the last 11 years of her life clean and sober.
That translated into 11 memorable Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday dinners.
Her grandchildren remember her for those meals, among many other things. She died 30 years ago, but her turkey and gravy and cinnamon rolls and shrimp dip are still talked about whenever our family gathers and attempts in vain to recreate any of the dishes that made her a cooking legend. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mcdaniel-mothers-day-a-good-time-to-celebrate-recover-wyoming/article_06615e2e-b450-50a3-8c95-b3613c513545.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:37Z |
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Biden should be more careful if he wants to remain president Letter from Dimitri Papaleka | Cheyenne May 8, 2022 2 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save President Biden is now paying people not to work and to stay home. He wants us to be lazy and not work for our wages.If President Trump were still president, many more people would still be working to support themselves.If President Biden wants to stay president, he will have to be more careful. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Tags Letter To The Editor Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Trending Now Married LCSD1 assistant superintendent and principal resign Trump to hold Casper rally May 28 to support Hageman City, developer spar over Hynds Building Wyoming Supreme Court rules traffic stop unconstitutional Pine Bluffs wood artist to be featured in the Smithsonian Latest Special Section Our Faces To view our latest Special Section click the image on the left. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. 2022 Wyoming Legislature Updates Sign up to receive daily headlines on the 2022 Wyoming Legislature session. News Updates Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! News Updates - Laramie Boomerang Want to keep updated on news headlines? Sign up today! News Updates - Rawlins Times Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! News Updates - Wyoming Business Report Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/biden-should-be-more-careful-if-he-wants-to-remain-president/article_d96dcf23-bbe2-5ec1-9e63-92d7cb369c30.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:49Z |
By now, most of the citizens of voting age have received a letter from the “Friends of Mark Gordon” campaign, announcing his run for a second term as governor of Wyoming.
In the letter, it quotes, “sharing with them (the people of Wyoming) our successes, being honest about what we could have done better and talking about our plans for what’s next for us and our great state.” His campaign could have done better by sharing his accomplishments that have benefited the people who voted him into office, if there were any.
It’s sad that the only input or contact we have with our elected officials is when they want a campaign contribution! Other than that, they don’t want to hear from us!
Governor Gordon needs to find out what the people of Wyoming want, and not what he and the Legislature want! One of the biggest issues in Wyoming is property tax reform, but I’ll bet if you asked him personally, he would be clueless as what you were talking about. The reason California voters initiated Proposition 13 was because people were getting taxed out of their homes!
Also, there is the issue of Wyoming’s outrageous vehicle registration fee, which should be a nominal amount, but in a fairly new vehicle, it can be $1,000 or more per year! This exorbitant fee more than makes up for Wyoming’s lack of a state income tax, which they uses as bait to entice people to move to Wyoming.
Our legislators are experts at getting our money! Perhaps he can address these issues during his campaign. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/gov-gordon-should-find-out-what-the-people-want-during-campaign/article_bc472d86-982f-5a06-8082-9e47641ae462.html | 2022-05-08T13:07:55Z |
A few weeks back, an opinion I submitted was published. It was about the deplorable condition of many streets and flood control ditches in the surrounding area. What I failed to mention was the crosswalks.
I live on a street with a school on it. Pretty much zero signage. Not unusual to see vehicles doing about 50 mph. I try and drive 20 mph down my block and someone is always tailgating me.
Yes, the crosswalks – as another editorial stated – are a disaster not only waiting to happen, but now has happened. It does seem like the lives of our schoolchildren would beat out a host of other projects. To spend money on things like school crossings or even speed limit signs seem more attainable than blowing it off as a $30,000 price is thrown out to discourage a solution.
I have copied the mayor’s office on some of these editorials, but, alas, no reply. And with the redistricting debacle, who knows who I contact for my district.
It seems that some temporary solution could even be discussed. God only knows why it takes tragedy for people to wake up.
Along with a solution to the crumbling dangerous sidewalks, maybe something besides $30,000 a pop for a school crossing idea? Maybe a few speed bumps would persuade people to slow down or find a new route? As simple solution for starters? A speed bump at the start of the school zone and one at the crossing.
Also, add a few signs down each block to warn of speed and speed bumps. Perhaps even a police car once every few weeks to sit before or after a crossing? Bueller?
Like my Mom used to say, “Where there is a will, there’s a way.” Seems like money isn’t the only issue. Perhaps it’s the will? The all-or-nothing approach shouldn’t put the safety of people's lives at risk. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/how-about-finding-an-easier-less-expensive-crosswalks-solution/article_11c896c4-7efb-530e-86e2-616111eaccd9.html | 2022-05-08T13:08:02Z |
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