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Accomplishment Boardwalk Builders wins 2011 Guildmaster Award LEWES, Delaware Boardwalk Builders Inc., a re-modeler in Rehoboth Beach, has been awarded a 2011 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfactioa Boardwalk Builders Inc. was one of 154 home-builders, remodelers, developers and contractors throughout North America recognized for their superlative performance... Coldwell Banker Resort Realty named number one LEWES, Delaware Coldwell Banker Resort Realty has been named the number one company in Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income for 2010 for the state of Delaware for the Coldwell Banker franchise system. The Rehoboth Branch has been named number one office and Skip Faust has been named number one agent for his 15t... Catholic Charities food drive seeks support during June LEWES, Delaware Due to the high demand for emergency food distribution doubled in the past year Catholic Charities urges all its communities to participate in its biannual Stock the Pantry drive py contributing nonperishable food goods. The Stock the Pantry drive will be held throughout June. Donors can d... Sussex Women's Realtors group wins five awards LEWES, Delaware The Sussex County Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors was presented with five awards at the Annual National Awards Banquet May 13 in Washington, D.C. The awards were accepted by Beth Dorman, local chapter president; Joanie Hannigan, president-elect; Dolores Desmond, vice president of members... Rehoboth woman pleads guilty to tax evasion charges LEWES, Delaware A Rehoboth Beach woman pleaded guilty to tax evasion June 14 in New Castle County Superior Court. Jeanne Smith, 66, owned and operated the Sears retail store in the Midway Shopping Center on Route 1 north of Rehoboth when she failed to file her 2007 and 2008 personal income tax returns. More articles for Accomplishment	Agriculture Food bank to distribute free meals LEWES, Delaware In Delaware 129, 395 children receive meals during the school year through the free or reduced-price lunch program. When school ends for the summer, so does lunch for many youngsters. Unfortunately, only 27 percent of eligible students receive meals through summer feeding programs. To help... USDA director reminds farmers of June 1 deadline for crop program LEWES, Delaware Delaware's U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency acting Executive Director Robin Talley reminds farmers and landowners they have until Wednesday, June 1, to enroll their farms in the 2011 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. More t... Dry weather could concern farmers LEWES, Delaware The Cape Region is seeing dry weather with rain totals below average, but farmers and meteorologists alike hesitate to say we're in a drought. "It's not a drought," said Delaware Department of Agriculture Secretary Ed Kee. "It is dry right now, but it's early enough in the season that we a... Barbaresco is peaking and price is down LEWES, Delaware Hot, hot, hot! But nowhere near as hot as a recent offering for a three-pack of famous Syrahs. Novy Rosella's Vineyard '08,94 points WE; Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz '06,95-plus WE, and Durand Cornas Emprientes '09,94-96, Parker are on sale for three/$100 delivered. This is a truly fine opportunity to... Better with bison LEWES, Delaware If you've been reading this column over the past few weeks, you may have noticed we've been on a search for new and different proteins to enliven our dinner menus. From Colorado lamb to plump duck breast to custom smoked sausages, Hickman's Meat Market is where we've found many unique entree inspir... More articles for Agriculture	Art and Culture Bounds to be featured at Back Porch LEWES, Delaware Thirty years after first frequenting the Back Porch Cafe as an aspiring artist, Pamella Bounds-Seemans will exhibit new paintings at the Rehoboth Beach restaurant from Friday, June 17 to Thursday, July 14. Bounds-Seemans, born and raised in Milton, is known for her acrylic paintings surrou... Gallery 50 to open new photography exhibit in Rehoboth LEWES, Delaware Gallery 50 in Rehoboth Beach will host an artists' reception from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 11, for its exhibition, Photo One (3). "This is our third annual group photography exhibition," said gallery owner Jay Pastore. "This year we will have works by nine photographers on disp... Michael Sprouse connects past to present LEWES, Delaware Michael Sprouse draws a connection to people he sees in vintage photographs. Painting in a contemporary style, he creates portraits of strangers who he imagines once held the very images that inspire him. Sprouse has been drawn to old images since he was a boy, staying up late to watch Lil... Milton Outdoor Antique and Art Show set for June IT LEWES, Delaware Antiques and arts enthusiasts can enjoy a fun and interesting day in downtown Milton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 11, where several dealers and artists will sell their wares. The show will be outdoors, next to the Milton Historical Society's Lydia Black Cannon Museum at 210 Union St. <... Peterson is an artist in motion SHELTON, Washington It seems almost appropriate that Shelton High School's Kimberly Peterson is the Journal's wrap-up profile for Senior Spotlight this school year. Graduating this week with a 3.30 GPA, Peterson also turns 18 today, making the transition to adulthood. During her years at SHS, Peterson compete... More articles for Art and Culture
Business Tuscan Grill brings Mediterranean flair to Rehoboth LEWES, Delaware Tony Nomikos has opened his 24th restaurant, bringing 40 years of experience in the industry to his new location, Tuscan Grill, on Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. The new Mediterranean restaurant opened just after Memorial Day and now serves lunch and dinner daily. Nomikos plans to st... Schell Brothers presents EXPOsure June 18 at Independence LEWES, Delaware Rising gas prices, tightened budgets, and an increase in allergy-related illnesses have heightened public interest in improving home performance, including energy efficiency, air quality, and comfort. Schell Brothers, an established home builder located in Rehoboth Beach, is enhancing its continued... Pru Gallo increases commitment to technology with appointment management LEWES, Delaware Continuing a long-standing commitment to using the latest technology, Prudential Gallo, Realtors of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach has' implemented Show-ingDesk from ShowingTime, an internet-based management tool for real estate showings. "We are continually trying to update our technology so th... New ad agency designs website for Rehoboth business LEWES, Delaware Pixel Farmers, a new advertising agency in Milford, has been awarded the website contract for Bike To Go of Rehoboth Beach. Bike To Go is a popular bicycle rental shop in downtown Rehoboth Beach that also sells bicycles, bike accessories and bike-related apparel. The team at Bike To Go has... Davines sets Sustainable Beauty Day; benefits tree planting June 20 LEWES, Delaware Davines, a beauty products company, has announced a charitable new salon initiative in partnership with The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. Sustainable Beauty Day calls for salons across the United States and Canada that are normally closed on Mondays to open their doors Monday, June 20, and offer ... More articles for Business	Community Library offers prizes for teens to film book reviews ISSAQUAH, Washington Issaquah Press reporter Some books make great movies, especiaUy if they have a great director. For the third consecutive year, the King County Library System is holding the Read.Flip.Win Video Book Review Contest, open to middle and high school students. Library staff mem... Bus drivers lasso awards at roadeo ISSAQUAH, Washington Issaquah School District bus drivers saddled up, claimed top honors and puUed in a record number of awards in the annual Puget Sound Regional Bus Roadeo Competition. The district's team claimed the No. 1 spot in the team championship category, and drivers nabbed the top three slots in the ... Issaquah graduate becomes SAT coach ISSAQUAH, Washington Issaquah Press reporter Stephen Ja-cobson did so well on the SAT, he's teaching a course to help others ace the test. Jacobson, a 2009 graduate of Issaquah High School, earned a 2, 380 out of a possible 2, 400 on his SAT exam. Now, the sophomore at Vanderbilt University is majorin... ADDICTED to that RUSH ISSAQUAH, Washington Issaquah Press reporter D uring his early years in the 1950s an 1960s, Steve Compton would tie a wooden boat to a string, attach the string to a stick, and run up and down the west side of Lake Sammamish, watching his little boat hurtle through the water. "When I was grow... VFW offers scholarships ISSAQUAH, Washington The Veterans of Foreign Wars has scholarship programs for students in grades three through 12. The top award is $30, 000 from the national VFW with multiple awards available from the local Post 3436. Participants can enter every year as there's a new theme each time. The ... More articles for Community	Crime Rehoboth child molestation suspect waives hearing LEWES, Delaware Convicted sex offender Cecilio Garcia, who is now charged with repeatedly abusing a child in Rehoboth Beach, waived his preliminary hearing June 9 at the Court of Common Pleas in Georgetown. Police said Garcia's Rehoboth Avenue apartment doubles as an unlicensed day-care center. Garcia rem... Victim's mother, best friend testify in Hudson trial LEWES, Delaware Testimony from Spencer Ashing's mother and his best friend dominated the trial of Michael Hudson June 9. Hudson, 59, faces a first-degree murder charge for killing Ashing, his 19-year-old son. Hudson is also charged with possession of a deadly weapon and abuse of a corpse. Police found Ash... Lewes man arrested at DMV office LEWES, Delaware A Lewes man was. arrested about 4: 30 p.m., June 2 during an incident at the Georgetown Division of Motor Vehicles. Delaware Capitol Police spokesperson Kimberly Chandler said Scott Dervaes Jr., 42, attempted to enter the office after it was closed, and an officer asked him several times t... Ott sentenced to 25 years in prison LEWES, Delaware Former Cape High football coach Thomas Ott has been sentenced to 25 years in jail after he pleaded guilty to charges of second - and fourth - degree rape. Delaware Superior Court Judge T. Henley Graves sentenced Ott to 25 years in prison, with 403 days already served. The judge ordered the... Hudson guilty of first-degree murder LEWES, Delaware A Sussex County jury has found Michael Hudson, 59, guilty in the first-degree murder of his son, Spencer Ashing. Hudson's three-week trial in Sussex County Superior Court culminated June 14 in a two-hour deliberation, which ended in a unanimous guilty verdict for all three counts against Hudson fir... More articles for Crime
Dairy Dairy publication gives producers LGM insurance information MENNO, South Dakota A new South Dakota State University publication can help dairy producers who have questions about Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance. SDSU Fact Sheet 960, "Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Producers, " is available online at this link: agbic-pubs.sdstate.edu/articles/FS960.pdf. Or ask ... Dairy publication gives producers LGM insurance information MENNO, South Dakota A new South Dakota State University publication can help dairy producers who have questions about Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance. SDSU Fact Sheet 960, "Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Producers, " is available online at this link: agbiopubs.sdstate.edu/articles/FS960.pdf. Or ask f... Cats - Final Part BROOKFIELD, Massachusetts At a Christmastime gun show, I'd picked up one of the 'red dot' laser sights you see on T.V. and in the movies all the time. I sighted it in at our back field during twilight, as it was easiest to see the red dot on the target then, and came back up to the house when I ran out of ammunition. As usu... Dairy ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa Young competitors from across Iowa earned breed championships in the FFA dairy cattle show judged Thursday, Aug. 12. Vance Metzger of Lester earned a purple ribbon in the Jersey 4-year-old cows division and blue ribbons in the Jersey aged cows, Jersey junior yearling and Jersey summer year... Fin Fur and Feathers BROOKFIELD, Massachusetts While I am becoming more structurally sound with each passing day, following the two surgeries, Lois laughs at some of the side effects. The one she laughs about the most is my intolerance for temperatures below 70 degrees and if active, above 90 degrees. I have a well documented reputatio... More articles for Dairy	Disaster and Accident Two women injured in Route 9 car crash LEWES, Delaware Two Georgetown women were hospitalized following a June 2 vehicle accident on westbound Route 9, east of Stiener Road. Police said Aysun Akoglu, 25, was driving a van just before midnight when a deer darted across the roadway. She took evasive action to avoid the deer and left the road, ov... Long Neck woman killed in bay watercraft accident LEWES, Delaware The woman killed in a May 29 watercraft crash in Rehoboth Bay has been identified as Min McManus, 31, of Millsboro. Marine police with the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control said McManus was operating a watercraft at about 5 p.m. in the southwest corner of the ... 2011 hurricane season begins; more storms than usual expected LEWES, Delaware Coming off a spring season crammed with wicked weather events across the nation - tornados in the Midwest and Northeast and flooding across many states - hurricane season now has meteorologists' attention. While this spring has been more disastrous weatherwise than past years, meteorologis... Man killed on area ranch MALAKOFF, Texas An unidentified ranch hand was killed in an apparent farm accident Monday, according to a report from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. Property owners found the ranch hand on their property north of Athens on US Highway 175, lying near a tractor. Investigator Ceresa Ballard ... Milford man killed in motorcycle crash LEWES, Delaware State police said Thomas Brown, 49, of Milford, died June 4 following a collision that occurred the previous day. Police said the crash occurred about 5 p.m, June 3 at the intersection of southbound Route 1 and Wilkins Road (Route 30) in Milford and closed Route 1 for about two hours. ... More articles for Disaster and Accident	Economy Monarch redux MALAKOFF, Texas The News Staff Monarch Utilities recently filed a request with the Texas Commission on Environmental Control (TCEQ) to raise water and sewer rates. The combined increase will be about 55 percent utility-wide and is set to go into effect Aug. 1. Monarch is a member of the Southwest Water Co... City receives grant to determine tree canopy coverage ISSAQUAH, Washington The city is poised to deploy experts to determine how much land sits beneath leafy tree branches. The most recent estimate using 2006 aerial photography and collected in a 2008 tree canopy survey estimates the tree canopy coverage inside city limits at 51 percent. The percentage c... Sussex County will appeal Superior Court ruling LEWES, Delaware Sussex County Council voted 3-2 at its May 17 meeting to appeal a Superior Court ruling overturning a Nov. 1, 2010 decision by the board of adjustment to the Delaware Supreme Court. Attorney David Rutt recommended an appeal. Councilmen Vance Phillips, R-Laurel, and Sam Wilson, R-Georgetown, voted a... Sussex Council approves 2012 budget LEWES, Delaware Sussex County Council has unanimously approved the 2012 budget. The $140.8 million budget calls for no tax increase and keeps spending levels the same as they were in 2011. The 2012 budget is only $1 million higher than 2011, which came as a last-minute amendment to add $1.6 milli... Cape tax proposal will keep same rate LEWES, Delaware The fiscal year 2012 tax-rate proposal for the Cape Henlopen School District would maintain the tax rate at its current level while making adjustments to line items. Business director Oliver Gumbs presented the proposal to the school board June 9. The tuition tax rate would go down by 6.8 ... More articles for Economy
Editorial Bright lights, big city SHELTON, Washington More than a year ago, city officials came up with the, err, bright idea to save a bunch of money by turning off street lights. The plan originally called for turning off about 170 lights in three phases. The disconnect cost would be some $2, 000 to $3, 000, but the long-term savings would ... Tough requirements needed in Cape schools LEWES, Delaware Cape Henlopen school board has been debating its graduation requirements for four months. Most recently, science teachers appeared at a board meeting to urge the board to increase graduation requirements, calling for all students to take four science courses for graduation. While it makes ... Delaware's hiking, biking initiatives impressive LEWES, Delaware The Junction and Breakwater Trail between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach rippled with joggers, walkers and bicyclers over the Memorial Day weekend. People in Rehoboth Beach traveled northward to Lewes for shopping, meals, recreation and visiting friends. People in Lewes traveled southward for the same re... Route 1 transit hub has great potential LEWES, Delaware As Delaware's Department of Transportation gets its plans together for the new transit hub and maintenance center at the former Wright Chrysler property on Route 1, representatives of the state's divisions of arts, parks and tourism should all have places at the table. This highly visible gateway t... If's time to shift gears on Bradley LEWES, Delaware Twisted mind. Wires crossed. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Demonic. Maniac. Lunatic. Every word, phrase or literary allusion describing insanity can safely and accurately be applied to the case of Earl Bradley. Even the defense strategy - a plea of not guilty in the face of irrefutable guilt, to build a... More articles for Editorial	Education Cape Region Scouts build working underwater robot LEWES, Delaware Four Cape Region Boy Scouts ?Scored big points when they took part in a regional underwater robotics competition. Scouts Will Geppert, Matt Zehner, Jacob Brown and Stevie Smailer built a robot from scratch and took it to the Marine Advanced Technology Education remote-operated vehicle comp... Delaware Tech offers new career sessions beginning June 22 LEWES, Delaware New programs for new careers are the focus of an information session offered by Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. Free and open to the public, the college will host two sessions Wednesday, June 22, in the Carter Partnership Center, Room 540. Potential students of all ages ar... Math students calculate the best way to success ISSAQUAH, Washington Issaquah Press reporter Eighth-grader Tommy Lin does not care if people call him a nerd because he likes math. Lin is the Associated Student Body president at Beaver Lake Middle School and also competes with the math team every year at the state championships. And he does... High school students: Cape makes the grade LEWES, Delaware The 2010-11 school year brought a lot of changes to Cape Henlopen High School, including new administrators under a new district superintendent. Students say Cape High is improving, but there's still work to be done. Senior Brandon Munoz said the change has been immense. "Last year, we had... A renewable revolution is coming to Cheney CHENEY, Washington Rodger Hauge is convinced there's a revolution going on - if s just the average Joe doesn't realize it yet. The revolution is the growing use of renewable, alternative energy resources. Hauge wants to make Cheney ground zero for its promotion in the Inland Empire by creating the Eastern Wa... More articles for Education	Energy Cripple Creek becomes state's first solar country club LEWES, Delaware The Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club celebrated a big first April 15, during a ribbon cutting and public open house becoming the first golf and country club in Delaware to go solar. Cripple Creek, situated on Indian River Bay just outside Bethany Beach, got the first leg of its four-t... Hays campuses saving significant amounts of energy BUDA, Texas The Hays CISD Board of Trustees on Monday was reminded that the diligent efforts by campuses throughout the district over the past year have brought about energy savings totaling nearly $500,000. It was a reminder because campuses have been saving energy every year for the past seven. And ... Windstorm downs trees, knocks out power for Issaquah residents ISSAQUAH, Washington Strong winds downed trees and prompted road closures near Issaquah as a late-fall windstorm left thousands of residents across in the region in the dark early Dec. 18. Puget Sound Energy said the storm knocked out power for more than 300 Issaquah customers as the storm swept through the re... Noise from landfill gas-to-energy facility prompts complaints ISSAQUAH, Washington The droning sound started about the same time a landfill gas-to-energy facility fired up to turn the byproduct of decomposing trash into fuel for power plants. Rural King County residents, accustomed to the smells and sounds emanating from Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and nearby Cedar Gro... Researcher questions cost of Sussex solar farm LEWES, Delaware While the new solar farm at the county's .emergency operations center will save the county money on its utility bills, the end cost to taxpayers may exceed $2 million. A detailed analysis of the use of solar energy, compiled by David Stevenson, director of the Caesar Rodney Instit... More articles for Energy
Environment Citizens: UD too quick to install wind turbine LEWES, Delaware A group of Lewes citizens alleges the University of Delaware, City of Lewes and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control moved too quickly to install the wind turbine adjacent to the university's Lewes campus. Gerald Lechliter, a Lewes homeowner, said he and sever... Former mayor speaks out against Bayard Ave. loan LEWES, Delaware A glitch in Dewey Beach's town charter has incited some residents to insist a loan of nearly $1 million should go to referendum. Some residents say flood-reduction measures on Bayard Avenue, for which the loan was sought, should never have been undertaken. The town remains eligible for a l... Feds intensify study of Prime Hook Refuge LEWES, Delaware The US. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to undertake a ramped-up environmental study to assess factors affecting Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The service announced May 9 it would develop an environmental impact statement for its long-term comprehensive conservation plan for t... Tidewater Environmental Services purchases wastewater treatment facility LEWES, Delaware Middlesex Water Company, a provider of water and wastewater and related services primarily in New Jersey and Delaware, has announced that its Delaware affiliate, Tidewater Environmental Services Inc., has acquired its seventh wastewater treatment facility. This facility serves The Ridings community... Dog found dead after rejection of tethering law BUDA, Texas A restrained dog was found dead, tethered to a stake in the backyard of a Kyle home on Sunday, less than a week after the Kyle City Council failed to pass a tethering law. In late April, a 4-3 decision passed the first reading of the ordinance to ban chaining and tethering dog restraint me... More articles for Environment	Farming Milton Farmers' Market set LEWES, Delaware Delaware market masters gathered March 25 at the Delaware Department of Agriculture to plan for the upcoming season. Fifteen farmers markets and more than 60 on-the-farm markets will be opening at various times this spring. The new Milton Farmers Market will be first on deck. The market wi... High costs strain local farmers LEWES, Delaware All across the country, demand for com and soybeans increases arid so the prices for resources increases, straining farmers who depend on these commodities. "Right now, corn prices are at an all-time high here in Delaware and all across the country; as are soybeans," said Delaware Secretar... Heirloom tomatoes passed down through the ages LEWES, Delaware Gardening is full of surprising links to history. Take Nebraska, unusual as the only state in the union with a single house or unicameral legislature. Or that Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state. And while Nebraska evokes images of corn it also has given us indirectly two very gre... Even cooler weather works for many hardy plants LEWES, Delaware Farmers and gardeners often disagree about a lot of things, when to plant being the most basic. So-called "gambling growers" will try to beat others to market by planting their crops as early as possible, taking the risk that the crops will be killed by a late frost or other natural disaster. <... Apple Squeeze, farmers market is Saturday at the hall SHELTON, Washington Every time we turn around here lately there seems to be a change on the island. The latest is happening right when we come on. Keith and Danielle Lindseyz, owners of Lindseyz Landscaping, have taken on a big project. They are creating a nautical setting by building a light house surrounded by a roc... More articles for Farming	Guest Opinion At one time, romance was considered liberating LEWES, Delaware Even though it's not officially been designated by the calendar as the summer season, all the signs of a lazy, hazy time are making their faces known. You'll notice an influx of tourists descending on the peninsula. Parking spots disappear on the weekends, and hotel rooms are booked up. There are w... Is redistricting in Delaware political? You betcha! LEWES, Delaware "Where there's a will, there's a lawsuit" Addison Mizner People think Americans are a litigious people. Apparently the Italians are out to give us a run for our money. Government prosecutors in Italy have filed charges against six scientists and a government official. The... Casino critics should stop playing base card CHENEY, Washington For months now critics have been out front with the reasons they're against the Spokane tribal casino proposed for the western border of Airway Heights. Some of their concerns are worth considering, such as how a second casino might bring an increase in crime to the city. One glance at our... Riding around in a giant bus bad way to avoid media CHENEY, Washington Ever since Sarah Palin loaded up her bus in Arlington, Va. two weeks ago, it seems, like we haven, it gone a day without news coverage of her. This whole thing is very weird. She's riding around in a huge bus with giant Constitutions and liberty Bells plastered on it, paid for by a Politic... Will you be the next entrepreneurial celebrity? LEWES, Delaware Celebrity? That's right. We're not talking about people who pop champagne bottles in exclusive clubs, pose on the red carpet and play hide-and-seek with the paparazzi. We're talking about entrepreneurial celebrities. In today's world, you need something extra to differentiate yourself as a... More articles for Guest Opinion
Health Shoppers can support HomeGoods Helps Families Fight Cancer LEWES, Delaware Since June 2 and running through Sunday, June 26, Re-hoboth Beach-area HomeGoods shoppers have the opportunity to support cancer care and research while shopping at the off-price home fashions retailer. More than 210 HomeGoods stores nationwide will be participating in the 11th annual HomeGoods Hel... Personal training can be the difference between fitness and failure CHENEY, Washington Personal training is one of those services that some folks just aren't sure about. While most understand that personal trainers can help them lose weight, the knowledge of personal training generally ends there. While it is true that a personal trainer can help you lose weight, they can do... Beware! Blood suckers to attack June 15! LEWES, Delaware Mosquito activity increases 500 percent during a full moon. This creepy fact from National Geographic is bad news for those who love the outdoors on a beautiful moonlit night, and a cause to prepare for the next full moon, which comes Wednesday, June 15. In the United Sta... Briskets, shoulders and ribs: If s all about the smoke LEWES, Delaware It probably started in the Caribbean and the West Indies. Travelers to the New World reported that the inhabitants were-sun-drying meat and using smoldering fires to keep the bugs away. The smoke acted as a preservative and, co-incidentally, made the meat taste good. In die modern days of ... Salt study ignites indignation LEWES, Delaware A famous American writer once said, "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Whether or not Mark Twain was the original author of that quote (a matter of some debate), it certainly pertains to many firmly held beliefs in pub... More articles for Health	Human Interest Dance class hit at middle school BURNET, Texas Students actually try to sneak into Tammy Hullum's class. Hullum teaches dance, a new elective, at Burnet Middle School. When principal Mindy Evans asked teachers for ideas for new electives, dance seemed a natural for Hullum. She already had numerous CDs of different mus... Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass Festival set June 25-26 LEWES, Delaware The Lewes Historical Society is excited to announce that it will host the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 in the Historic Complex located at Second and Shipcarpenter streets in Lewes. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.ra, Sunday. In... May is electrical safety month LEWES, Delaware May is National Electrical Safety Month and Delmarva Power is reminding everyone to review home, school and workplace electrical safety practices. Electric shocks kill nearly 400 people and injure thousands nationally each year, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. ... Youth can apply for summer jobs until June 6 LEWES, Delaware First State Community Action Agency is now accepting applications for the 2011 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program runs from Monday, June 27, until Friday, Aug. 12, and is open to youth ages 14 to 20 years old. Working permits and parental guardian consent forms will be required for youth ... DNREC appeal: Pollution strategy is not zoning LEWES, Delaware State environmental officials say a Superior Court judge got it wrong when the court ruled parts of the Inland Bays pollution control strategy amount to illegal zoning regulations. The judge said state environmental officials do not have the authority to regulate zoning. The court overturn... More articles for Human Interest	Labor Marked to sign employee pension bill LEWES, Delaware The Senate voted unanimously, with one member absent, to approve a measure to curb employee health and pension costs. The bill now heads to Gov. Jack Markell for his signature. The House had already passed the bill. The new legislation should save taxpayers more than $130 million in the ne... Governor proposes job creation plan LEWES, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell wants to use a $320 million budget surplus to enhance employment across Delaware. On May 6, Markell announced the final proposal in a $135 million plan to use the surplus for job creation. Building Delaware's Future Now is a three-part plan to reduce unemployment. The pla... Certified Nursing Assistants Week set LEWES, Delaware When a family decides to admit a loved one to hospice care, they find their emotional, spiritual, and physical burdens relieved by a team of professional caregivers including nurses, chaplains, social workers, bereavement counselors and, one of the most important team members certified nursing assi... Bills propose term limits, eliminating stipends LEWES, Delaware The longest-serving legislator from Sussex County has signed on to legislation that could end his political career. Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, is cosponsoring Senate Bill 61, which calls for term limits of 12 years for members of the General Assembly. "I think term limi... Local MRI center honored for patriotism LEWES, Delaware Local business owner Rick Pfarr of Orthopaedic and Neuro Imaging, an MRI facility owned and operated in Sussex County, was recently honored by the Department of Defense for being a patriotic employer. Lt. Col. Angela Showell of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve came to the King Str... More articles for Labor
Land Management Legendary ranch land sold to beer distributor BUDA, Texas The former Fulton Ranch - one of Hays County's legendary spreads - has been sold by the estate of John O'Quinn, the brilliant and troubled Houston attorney who found respite along the banks of the Blanco River. County records show the property sold to a holding company owned by McAllen-bas... Plans to widen Lewes' Bay Avenue draw resident foes LEWES, Delaware Several Bay Avenue homeowners have signed a petition seeking to stop a Lewes Board of Public Works and City of Lewes project to install new water and sewer lines, and widen and resurface the roadway. Richard G. Bacon, a Bay Avenue homeowner, and Joseph Smith Jr., a Houston Street homeowner... Downtown Rehoboth Beach gains 126 new trees LEWES, Delaware The population of Rehoboth Beach grew last week, and the new residents figure to be in the city for a long, long time. The city and the Delaware Forest Service have joined forces to plant 126 new trees in public lands throughout the city. The city and state will team up again in the fall f... Bellevue homebuilder purchases 48 Issaquah Highlands lots ISSAQUAH, Washington Taylor Development, a Bellevue-based real estate firm, is joining Issaquah Highlands developer Port Blakely Communities to foster development in the Harrison Street neighborhood, a ritzy collection of custom homes perched on Grand Ridge. The real estate firm purchased 48 lots in the neighb... City moving forward on K Street repaying project SHELTON, Washington The city is going through the motions of beginning a Street rehabilitation project, although the project's future is still uncertain. During the budget process last year the project was planned for 2011 but listed as unfunded because city staff wasn't sure if match funding for federal stre... More articles for Land Management	Legal notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE KIMBALL, Minnesota Date: September 9, 2010 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage described as follows: Date of Mortgage: November 17, p17 Mortgagors: Charles L. Thompson and Stacy A. Thompson Mortgagee: M&I Bank FSB, a Federal savings ... NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE KIMBALL, Minnesota Date: August 31, p31 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: September 10, 2003 2. Mortgagors: Bruce D. Olson, a single person ... NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL For Food and Commissary Services LORDSBURG, New Mexico The Board of Hidalgo County Commissioners is hereby calling for sealed proposals for: Food/Kitchen and Commissary Services for a new Detention Center, to include kitchen equipment. A hard copy or electronic copy of the RFP may be requested at the office of the County Manager, 300 S. Shakes... LEGAL NOTICE CHATFIELD, Minnesota Minnesota Secretary of State Articles of Organization For A Limited Liability Company Minnesota Satutes Chapter 322B Name of Company: Lifetime Insulation, LLC Registered Office Address: 23494 161st Ave, Spring Valley, MN 55975<... Air Force Proposes Low-flying Training Flights over Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado EADS, Colorado Cannon Air Force Base gave public notice on September 3rd that it plans to perform an "environmental assessment" for future low-altitude aircraft training in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado - and it wants public feedback by Monday, October 4,2010. The Peaceful Skies Coal... More articles for Legal notice	Livestock & Poultry on the farm TOWNER, North Dakota Calf Scours: Causes and Prevention Calf scours or calf diarrhea causes more financial loss to cow-calf producers than any other disease - related problem they encounter. Calf scours is not a disease?it is a clinical sign of a disease which can have many causes. In diarrheas, the intestine ... Free cat spay month prevented 1,264 kittens and saved $346K CAMP VERDE, Arizona This spring the number of kittens dropped off at both the Sedona and Verde Valley humane societies should be significantly lower thanks to the WTPC Rescue Free Cat Spay Project and two local veterinarians. In just four weeks WTPC Rescue's Free Cat Spay Month stopped 1,264 domestic cats in ... Stock Show Season Comes to an End MUNDAY, Texas The San Angelo and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was the last stop in 2010 for Knox County stock showers. Individuals show casing their animals back in February in San Angelo were Brylee White and Brogan White with their goats; and Kristen Kuehler and Madison Thompson with their hogs. In the bar... Prevent Salt Toxicity in Livestock ELLENDALE, North Dakota The latest power outages in North Dakota are causing some salt toxicity problems for livestock. Salt toxicity, also known as water deprivation sodium ion toxicosis, occurs when animals go without access to fresh water for an extended period of time. The condition usually is seen in swine b... Livestock Judging Contest Held in Huron MONTROSE, South Dakota The State Livestock Judging Contest was held on July 23 in Huron in conjunction with the South Dakota Summer Spotlight. The judging contest is a Youth-In-Action event that helps teach the youth in decision making and confidence in defending the decision they make through oral reasoning. Mc... More articles for Livestock & Poultry
Local Government Dewey government needs more transparency LEWES, Delaware The following is an open letter to the residents of Dewey Beach. While we represent no particular organization, we do have some acquaintances with whom we regularly communicate, and who also share our special fondness for maintaining the essential unique character of Dewey Beach. ... Lewes mitigation team holds evaluation drill LEWES, Delaware The City of Lewes Mitigation Planning Team recently held a table-top exercise evaluation drill. The purpose of the exercise was to provide participants with an opportunity to evaluate current response plans, concepts, and capabilities for a response to a flood condition and associated events in and... Lewes boat ramp connector road stalls LEWES, Delaware Construction of a road that would connect Lewes' public boat ramp to New Road has been delayed by failure to agree who will assume ownership and maintenance responsibilities once the road is built. The connector road's purpose is to reduce boat and trailer traffic on Pilottown Road. The ro... Tax credit workshop postponed LEWES, Delaware The June edition of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs' e-newsletter, distributed May 23, noted that the Lewes Historic Preservation Commission would hold a historic-preservation tax-credit workshop at 7 p.m., Friday, June 24 at Lewes City Hall. Since the publication of the ne... Dewey's volunteer officials need protection LEWES, Delaware The June 10 issue of the Cape Gazette included an article describing the recent decision by the Public Integrity Commission that Dewey Beach Mayor Diane Hanson had violated the state's code of conduct. I have now also read the complete decision issued by the PIC - a 27-page document replete with ci... More articles for Local Government	Local Politics League of Women Voters questions legality of hearing LEWES, Delaware The League of Women Voters of Sussex County has filed a Freedom of Information Act request to Sussex County Council over a public hearing held by Sussex County Council in May. On May 10, the county council held a public hearing on an ordinance for that would provide time extensions for app... Two more candidates file for Rehoboth election LEWES, Delaware The field for the Rehoboth Beach election is in the gate, and the announcer is set to say, "And they're off!" As expected, Commissioner Dennis Barbour filed June 4 to run for a third consecutive term. Joining the field as a commissioner candidate is Richard Kirchhoff, co-owner of the Canal... Citizens: Map too political LEWES, Delaware Accusations of partisan politics and calls for an independent redistricting commission echoed off the walls of the House Chamber in Dover May 27. A public hearing to discuss new district lines released by the House majority caucus May 19 saw little participation and much criticism Despite ... House Republican leaders concerned about spending growth LEWES, Delaware Coming on the heels of legislative budget writers finishing work on a new $3.5 billion spending plan, and in anticipation of the Thursday, June 16 release of the last state revenue estimates before the new fiscal year, State House Minority Leader Greg Lavelle, R-Sharpley, is sounding a note of caut... Rehoboth to finalize election field. LEWES, Delaware The Rehoboth Beach commissioners will formally set the field for the 2011 municipal selection by approving the nominating petitions of the candidates at the commissioners' regular meeting, 7 p.m., Friday, June 17, in the city commissioners' room. Four candidates will vie for two commission... More articles for Local Politics	Manufacturing East Sunset Way interchange construction concludes ISSAQUAH, Washington The state project to remake the cramped East Sunset Way approach to Interstate 90 has been completed on time and under budget to the delight of drivers and transportation officials. Crews rolled out heavy equipment in June to upgrade the approach to the interstate and completed major const... Rehoboth Beach repair pushed back to after Labor Day LEWES, Delaware A plan to restore Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach has been pushed back until after Labor Day. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the project, which will see the Delaware coastal beaches restored to what they looked like before the November 2009 nor'easter. Great Lakes Dredg... Snowfall offers early test for road crews ISSAQUAH, Washington The snowfall the Issaquah area received in recent days served as a practice run for city and King County road crews, not to mention commuters. The extended forecast calls for a harsh winter. La Nina conditions could mean more snow in the months ahead a lot more and snowplows could turn int... Undercrossing opening date changed to December ISSAQUAH, Washington The long-planned Interstate 90 Undercrossing a road link between north and south Issaquah is due to open in December, about a month later than planners had estimated. The delay came when the installation of bridge safety railings lasted longer than expected. City Public Works Engi... Metro Transit prepares routes and riders for snowy winter ISSAQUAH, Washington King County Metro Transit is ready to roll out a plan to keep buses in motion and riders informed after snowflakes start to fall. Forecasters expect a cold and precipitation-soaked winter La Nina conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Metro Transit has a multipronged approach to bus operatio... More articles for Manufacturing
National Politics Police state: drug-bust style raids on unpasteurized milk EAST BERNARD, Texas On April 20th, after a year-long undercover sting operation, armed federal agents acting on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided the business of Pennsylvanian Amish farmer Dan Allgyer to prevent him from selling his unpasteurized milk to willing, fully-informed customers in Maryl... Conaway faces three contenders in District 11 congressional race BURNET, Texas Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway has drawn three opponents in the District 11 race for Congress as he seeks his fourth term. Democrat James Quillian, Libertarian James A. Powell and Green Party candidate Jim Howe are vying for the Republican's position. Conaway is advocating rural... Perry, Obama in uneasy political tango EAST BERNARD, Texas What a show!! Democratic President Barack Obama comes to Texas on May 10 partly to raise a million-plus bucks in Austin, and partly to make a speech at El Paso's border with Mexico about border security Gov. Rick Perry's office says the Republican's too busy to accept the Presiden... County adopts parks and trails policies SHELTON, Washington The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to create special events policies for Mason County Parks and Trails Tuesday. The county previously had no official policies on special events, said John Keates, director of Mason County Parks and Trails. "We wanted to mak... Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA FERN PARK, Florida NEW YORK (JTA)?The United States arranged the 9/11 attacks "to save the Zionist.regime, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the U.N. General Assembly. After suggesting in his Sept. 23 address that U.S. officials at the highest levels were complicit in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, ... More articles for National Politics	Natural Resources Creating fire in the sky is all day endeavor SHELTON, Washington The fireworks that residents of Shelton saw a little after 10 o'clock Saturday night actually started a little after 10 o'clock that morning as the crews of Olympia's Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. began the job of setting up the 1, 500 or so firing points and electric wires to make it happen. <... Delaware's turkey season tallies 487 birds, a new harvest record LEWES, Delaware For the eighth straight year, Delaware's wild turkey season has set a new harvest record bringing more prominence to one of the state's most successful wildlife restoration programs as it coincides with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Fish and Wi... Wanted: More trees in Rehoboth LEWES, Delaware Rehoboth Beach is known for its shady streets, and the city commissioners want to ensure that doesn't change. Officials intend to increase the city's tree canopy, but so far tree studies and plantings have been done only on public lands. An inventory of trees on city-owned land was complet... Rehoboth allows Laurel Street tree removal LEWES, Delaware The Rehoboth Beach Parks and Shade Tree Commission allowed a Laurel Street homeowner to cut down a Bradford pear tree in front of his house. Roland Forester, of 313 Laurel St., said the pear tree should be removed because it presents a safety hazard. He said the Country Club Estates Homeow... Public asked to report sick or dead wild birds LEWES, Delaware DNREC's Mosquito Control Section is again asking the public's help in monitoring West Nile virus in case of an occurrence of the disease - by reporting sick or dead wild birds of certain species that may have contracted the virus. West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that rates of considerab... More articles for Natural Resources	Obituary Paul S. Strencejewski, Legion member LEWES, Delaware Paul S. Strencejewski, 75, of Milton and Port St Lucie, Fla., passed away April 29, 2011, in St. Lucie Medical Center. Paul was born Sept. 27,1935, in Buffalo, NY Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He retired in 1977 as a master sergeant.... Elwood Lee Johnson Sr.r tree company owner LEWES, Delaware Elwood Lee Johnson Sr., 61, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, June 12,2011, at his late residence. He was born in Wilmington, April 25,1950, son of the late Elwood Johnson and Elsie C. Brink Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Elwood Lee Johnson Jr. in 2005; ... John W. Dickson, retired police officer LEWES, Delaware John W Dickson, 68, of Lewes passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. John was born May 23,1943, in Great Falls, Mont., where he attended school and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1962. John joined the Navy in February 1963, and served for four ye... Alice Dolan Masterson, Rehoboth homemaker LEWES, Delaware Alice Regina Dolan Masterson died peacefully at the Kutz Home Tuesday, June 14, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mae Dolan of Roselle, N.J. and sister of the late Edward Dolan of Roselle. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edward John Master-son. <... Jeanette Hudson, hardware store owner LEWES, Delaware Jeanette R. "Teeny" Hudson, 85, of Milton, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Cadbury at Lewes, where she had been a resident since 2009. Mrs. Hudson was the daughter of Nelson and Etta Mae Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of Milton, where she and her family owned and operated Milton Hardw... More articles for Obituary
People Bill would protect manufactured homeowners by regulating hikes LEWES, Delaware A proposed Senate bill designed to protect manufactured homeowners would make it more difficult to increase the cost of lot rents. Senate Bill 97 would require a hearing with the Governor's Advisory Council in order justify average lot-rent increases. Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, ... Masons have created a happy extended family with farm, family, fostering CHENEY, Washington Aaron and Cathy Mason could have settled anywhere in the United States, but they decided on a big farm house near Amber Lake, surrounded by green fields. As a young man Aaron, who grew up in Cheney, attended Bible studies hosted by Don Brown, a school counselor. Mr. Brown was also the lead... Sparks fly over Rehoboth flag rules LEWES, Delaware Summer's here and the time is right for another round of fighting between Rehoboth Beach businesses and city officials, and amongst city officials themselves. The problem began when Aqua Grill opened for Memorial Day weekend. Aqua co-owner Joe Maggio said during the dinner hour, c... Cape board sets pay procedure for next year LEWES, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell's budget includes 27 pay cycles for state employees in the coming fiscal year because of a calendar issue that adds one pay period. The Cape Henlopen school board voted June 9 to divide the local share of employees' pay by 27 instead of 26 but not give any additional mone... People's Place annual breakfast held LEWES, Delaware People's Place held its 2011 Annual Breakfast and Awards Ceremony May 18. More than 120 staff members, board of directors members, special guests and supporters attended and enjoyed a breakfast buffet prepared and served by An Affair to Remember Catering Service at the Mil-ford Senior Center in Mil... More articles for People	Recreation Lewes pet owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty LEWES, Delaware The Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking leashes, collars and other items for dogs that were removed from a Lewes-area home. Thirty-nine animals were taken, all of whom will eventually be available for public adoption. Mike Warshol, an animal cruelty officer... Fair flounder fishing in Delaware Bay waters LEWES, Delaware Fishing has been fair for flounder, rockfish and blues inshore, while the offshore boats are racking up bluefin, yellowfin and dolphin. The Delaware Bay is finally seeing some decent flounder action with keepers coming in from mid and upper bay sites. Minnows, squid and Gulp! have all prod... Perfect weather for holiday weekend fishing trips LEWES, Delaware No one can complain about the weather over the holiday weekend. It was fantastic and the fish cooperated.Black drum were caught at the Coral Beds off Slaughter Beach with clams the top bait. Mike Pizzolato, Harry Yingling and I fished there Friday evening with Mike landing his first drum. He also h... FISH hires new executive director ISSAQUAH, Washington Jane Kuechle spent many hours as a girl on family road trips to out-of-the-way Oregon places. "Wherever we went, we would stop whenever we saw a salmon hatchery," she recalled. Kuechle, a longtime leader in local nonprofit organizations, is about to spend more time at a salmon hat... National Fishing Day June 4 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center MALAKOFF, Texas ATHENS ? The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under plus free fishing for the whole family and free hot dogs and drinks from 9 a.m, to 4 p.m. Saturday, Ju... More articles for Recreation	Regional Government Consultant will help with food bank director search ISSAQUAH, Washington Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank leaders have decided to search the Pacific Northwest for the next leader of the food pantry. The nonprofit organization has hired the recruiter behind the successful search for a city administrator to conduct the effort. Headhunter Greg Prothman has plans to... Sussex eyes reducing variance cost LEWES, Delaware Sussex County could fall in line with Kent and New Castle counties as it seeks to expedite the variance process to make it less costly. Under a proposed ordinance, the director of planning and zoning would decide on variances related to setback and building separation violations of 1 foot ... League Observer Corps provides its annual county council report LEWES, Delaware Sussex County Council is making an effort to speak into the microphones so the public can more clearly hear what council has to say in council chambers and during the live online stream via the internet. That suggestion was one of seven presented March 29 by the League of Women Voters of S... Bridge firm seeks to dismiss lawsuit LEWES, Delaware The consultant named in a $19.6 million lawsuit for geotechnical work on the Indian River Inlet bridge approaches has fired back at. the Delaware Department of Transportation. MACTEC Engineering & Consulting Inc. filed a motion March 31 in Sussex County Superior Court to dismiss the ca... Worst railroad crossing to be replaced LEWES, Delaware State Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford, has announced that work will begin next month on replacing what the Delaware Department of Transportation has determined is the worst railroad crossing in Sussex County. Work to replace the Route 20/Flowers Station railroad crossing will start in May. Ove... More articles for Regional Government
Regional Politics County attorney under scrutiny GREYBULL, Wyoming It will be several weeks before a decision is rendered in the petition filed to remove Big Horn County Attorney Georgia Antley Hunt from office. A seven-hour hearing was held last Wednesday before the Big Horn County commissioners and hearing officer Tom Jubin. The hearing included the sub... Superior Court Judge William Carpenter assumes national leadership role LEWES, Delaware Delaware Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter Jr. was elected vice chairman of the National Conference of State Trial Judges. The election was during the annual meeting of the American Bar Association in August, in San Francisco, Calif. The conference, which is part of the American Ba... Isaac calls for GOP caucus on speaker race BUDA, Texas As the race heats up for the seat of Speaker of the House, Hays County's Rep.-Elect Jason Isaac announced last week that he supports holding a caucus to select a Republican candidate for the speaker's seat. Isaac has thus far resisted pressures to publicly pledge his support to a speaker c... Johnson announces rerun for Kyle mayor BUDA, Texas Kyle Mayor Lucy Johnson announced her candidacy for re-election on Monday, opening campaign season ahead of the May municipal election. "I have sought to make many positive changes since my election, but I feel there is much work still to accomplish. I have been true to my word; I... Sen. Joe Booth takes PR position at Sussex Tech LEWES, Delaware Sen. Joe Booth, R-Georgetown, who is running unopposed in next month's election, has taken a public relations position at Sussex Tech. In addition to his legislative duties, Booth has been named community business and industry liaison for the school district. The new position has ... More articles for Regional Politics	Science Opportunities abound for hands-on science at CIB LEWES, Delaware The Center for the Inland Bays is offering area residents chances to get their hands dirty by volunteering for research projects studying the animals that live in the bays. "Our volunteers are always interested in citizen science, data collection and research. Now we have two more opportun... Doing Real Science with NASA ELY, Minnesota You can move an object that weighs 850, 000 pounds with one finger. Really. This weighty object is a huge telescope? a radio telescope. Most telescopes are like really sharp eyes for looking at the light from stars and planets. This telescope is more like a super-duper ear that hears anoth... SCIENCE BLITZ FOR TAKS EAST BERNARD, Texas The science department at East Bernard High School conducted a Science Blitz Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for sophomores and juniors to better prepare them for the upcoming TAKS science test next week. The teachers used intense training as an opportunity to review numerous topics and... Preserving America's leadership in space exploration and research BURNET, Texas For more than 40 years, the United States has led the world in human space flight and the critical research and technology development that supports exploration, scientific study, and the medical breakthroughs that have fueled our economy and created thousands of private sector jobs. NASA's highly ... Check for radon, the clear, odorless radioactive gas ISSAQUAH, Washington Most homeowners check their houses for the visible problems: the leaky faucet, the chipping paint, the clogged gutters. But few are aware of radon a clear, odorless radioactive gas. Radon occurs from the natural, radioactive decay of uranium or radium in soil, rock and water and can become... More articles for Science	Small Town Business Group of legislators hears small business concerns LEWES, Delaware Sussex County business owners and community activists told a panel of seven legislators they don't want more regulation. Delaware's Small Business Caucus held a public forum recently at Sussex County Association of Realtors office in Georgetown. Rep. Daniel Short, R-Seaford, led the forum ... Think Twice before Joining the 'Gold Rush' HARRODSBURG, Kentucky In recent months, you may have heard a lot about investing in gold. But is gold the right choice for you? Actually, many factors are involved in this investment decision ?and you'll want to consider these factors before you invest. Of course, the lure of gold is undeniable. Throughout hist... GOING BACK IN THE INDEPENDENT LEROY, Minnesota 1950 - 60 Years Ago Village drinking water is back to normal today after a temporarily increased dosage of chlorine Tuesday and Wednesday. A new four-inch main was laid in the north east part of town, connecting dead ends near the Clayton Schroeder home and the Donald Olson home. ... Student art work adopted by local businesses BUDA, Texas The Hays CISD Visual Arts Department is making strides in getting student artwork out to local businesses in the Buda and Kyle area. This is the first year that the Adopt-a-Picture event has taken place. The art teachers are very excited to have their students' work in the community and hope that t... First market is a "win-win" LEWES, Delaware Milton's first farmers market opened April 15 to some wind, a few clouds and a lot of happy customers. The goal is to create a market for local vendors, a gathering place for residents and a destination for travelers who might otherwise bypass Milton, thus offering a market for other busin... More articles for Small Town Business
Small Town Life Cannery Village residents say builders, town passing the buck LEWES, Delaware When snowstorms hit the Cape Region over the winter, the town of Milton sent out snow-plows, but it had no obligation to plow roads in Cannery Village. Village developer Chestnut Properties has not turned the roads over to the town, but the developer also did not foot the bill. Instead, Chestnut Pr... Year in Review City of Kyle BUDA, Texas NEW LIBRARY GETS BOOKED A picturesque 20,000-square-foot library is slated to be added to Kyle's old town district after plans of the more than $3.6 million building were approved in May. Inspired by the architecture of the new city hall, the library will cost roughly nine percent over the... Bath Council pulls out of Parks & Rec BERKELEY SPRINGS, West Virginia Despite a plea from Parks & Rec director Bruce Beadenkopf, the Bath town council decided last week to sever its ties to the local recreation board. Council member Jim Slough and Mayor Susan Webster were most vocal about the break, which followed Slough's resignation from the parks grou... Motorists park too long on Lewes' Second Street LEWES, Delaware People parked on Second Street in Lewes who lose track of time while browsing, buying and exploring might find an unpleas-ant surprise waiting for them on their vehicle. Although Lewes' parking meters are not in operation yet, parking longer than three hours in the commercial section of Se... New addresses for Dewey Beach LEWES, Delaware This will be the final summer that some Dewey Beach homeowners will spend at their current address. There is no mass migration out of town. Council decided at an April 9 town meeting that some dwellings will have to change their address to ensure the safety of residents. Municipalities are... More articles for Small Town Life	Sports Nanticoke Rotary to host 16th tournament LEWES, Delaware This year's Nanticoke Rotary Golf tournament to benefit the Heroes Scholarship Fund and Rotary Houses will be held Wednesday, May 18, at Heritage Shores Golf Club near Bridgeville. Nanticoke Rotary, currently in its 21st year in the greater Seaford community, is hosting the tournament to s... Cape Region Athletes Of The Week LEWES, Delaware WILLGEPPERT Will Geppert missed the first day of the 3rd Annual June Classic baseball tournament in Laurel with the U12 Sussex ' Sliders travel baseball team. He had bigger fish to fry, or catch. He was the defending 2010 Sussex County champion of the youth fishing tournament hosted by DNREC at Ing... Jung ends with new record BURNET, Texas In front of a crowd of 15, 000 last Friday night Burnet's own Nick Jung ran the best race of his career turning in a 38.66 in the 300 hurdles breaking his own school record he set just a few weeks ago in Burnet. The impressive time earned Jung a fifth place finish at Friday State track mee... May 14 youth fishing tournament canceled LEWES, Delaware The Youth Fishing Tournament, previously scheduled for Saturday, May 14, at the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park, will not be held this year. The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, which has sponsored fishing tournaments for several years, has found it necessary to cancel this ye... Cape Region Athletes Of The Weiek: LEWES, Delaware JAMES COOK This senior goalie matched head up with the state's top offensive players in the DIAA semifinal with Sallies and stopped 14 potential goals during the contest. A three-year starter for the Vikings, Cook has never lost a Henlopen Conference game and has made it to the state semis... More articles for Sports	Technology Microsoft employees restore Lake Sammamish State Park habitat ISSAQUAH, Washington Microsoft helped the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust reboot Issaquah Creek habitat May 20. More than 60 employees from the software giant's campus along East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast in Issaquah gathered at Lake Sammamish State Park. Margaret Ullman, volunteer program ma... HCISD starts online registration BUDA, Texas Long lines and repetitive forms have long been an irritant to Hays CISD parents registering their students for class each year. The district says those annoyances will be a thing of the past for most people with the introduction this year of an online registration system. Once signed into ... Delaware State Parks launches mobile app LEWES, Delaware Delaware State Parks announced a free mobile application available for download for the Apple iPhone and Android smartphones. Created in alliance with ParksByNature Network of New York, the Pocket Ranger Mobile Tour Guide provides guests with detailed park information for an amazing venture into an... Rehoboth summer regs set to go into effect LEWES, Delaware Memorial Day means a lot of things in America: backyard barbecues, honoring our nation's veterans and armies of tourists heading down to Rehoboth Beach. In anticipation of the Memorial Day weekend influx, the city has already started enforcing its summer-only regulations. Left-han... Sussex EOC in hot water over geothermal system LEWES, Delaware Millions of dollars of electronics and communications equipment - and proper functioning of Sussex County's 911 emergency center - hang in the balance because of a malfunctioning geothermal heating and air conditioning system. After the malfunction was reported, Sussex County Council took ... More articles for Technology
Tourism High gas prices slowing recovery LEWES, Delaware Gas prices have dropped slightly at area filling stations, but that doesn't mean the pain at the pump has come to an end. Locals have had to watch their wallets and adjust their budgets accordingly through the winter and spring months. Now, as the Memorial Day weekend approaches, many peop... Senate confirms governor's DelDOT secretary nominee LEWES, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell's nominee for secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, Shailen Bhatt, was confirmed by the Delaware Senate June 8. "I would like to thank the members of the Delaware Senate, including the executive committee, for their confidence in Shailen to lead... Rehoboth still undecided on taxi regulations LEWES, Delaware The Rehoboth Beach commis-sioners are still wondering whether to hail some new laws regarding taxicabs picking up passengers at fixed-route bus stops. The Hastings family, owners and operators of the Jolly Trolley, brought up the issue, saying cabs have picked up customers by waiting at bu... Travel and tourism industry marks special week LEWES, Delaware In commemoration of National Travel and Tourism Week May 7-15, representatives of the Delaware tourism industry and government officials greeted travelers as they visited the Delaware Welcome Center Travel Plaza in Newark. Delaware Economic Development Office Director Alan Levin, New Castl... Saying goodbye to good friend, Pearl Williams MALAKOFF, Texas Another full week. Last week I told you that I visited Pearl Williams at South Place, well I went back last Tuesday and visited her again. She had changed for the worse, her daughter, Joyce told me. Sweet Pearl died Thursday. I'm so sorry, she was so sick, but she is not sick anymore! Pearl was a f... More articles for Tourism	Value Added Agriculture 'Boardwalk Empire's' Jewish kingpin FERN PARK, Florida "Boardwalk Empire, the new HBO series, included in its Sept. 19 premiere a scene of five mob bosses gloating about the money to be made in illegal alcohol. The time is the onset of Prohibition in early 1920, the setting a lavish.private dinner party at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlantic City. Nu... The Graying of Oregon Agriculture HALFWAY, Oregon Oregon agriculture is getting older. The average age of Oregon's farmers and ranchers is clearly rising, according to the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture. As a result, the state's agriculture director is concerned about the future, but hopeful the industry can stay viable enough to ... MHS science teacher awarded grant to attend symposium at UT MALAKOFF, Texas John Goodroe. science teacher at Malakoff High School, has been awarded a grant to the 10th Annual Environmental Health and Biological Sciences Summer Institute, July 19-22, at The University of Texas at Austin. Goodroe will attend sessions covering DNA and protein synthesis, elemental and... BIG VALLEY POWER SHUTTERED BURNEY, California "No employees at the current time, " stated David Hall, former manager of the Bieber plant. The Oakland, Calif, and Australian owners invested $10 million to keep the plant operational. "It's internal, based on finances, " the manager said about the closing. The banks wer... Area Farmers, Ranchers Invited To Ag Seminar September 14 In Kiowa KIOWA, Kansas Marketing crops and livestock can often be one of the most stressful things for any farmer or rancher. Having a plan is the first step to alleviate stress and often is the difference between profit and loss. The Barber County Extension Office, The First State Bank in Kiowa, and OK Coop Gra... More articles for Value Added Agriculture

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