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June 02, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 118) • Page Image 1
…One Hundred and TwenTy Five years OF ediTOrial FreedOm Thursday, June 2, 2016 Ann Arbor, MI Weekly Summer Edition MichiganDaily.com INDEX Vol. CXXVI, No. 118| © 2016 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS ...................................... CLASSIFIEDS......................... SUDOKU................................ SPORTS.................................…
…420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com LARA MOEHLMAN Editor in Chief 734-418-4115 ext. 1251 larakm@michigandaily.com EMILY RICHNER Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1241 errich@michigandaily.com EDITORIAL STAFF Bradley Whipple Managing Editor bmwhip@michigandaily.com Lydia Murray Managing News Editor news@michigandaily.com SENIOR NEWS EDITORS: Brian Kuang , Irene Park, Riyah Basha Jeremy Kapla...…
…3 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Warrior Scholar project helps students returning from service By KEVIN LINDER Daily Staff Reporter For the third summer since 2014, the University of Michigan hosted the Warrior-Scholar Project, a week-long summer program that provides veterans with assistance during the transition from military life to higher education. Founded at Yale University...…
…T his election cycle has seen a carousel of hot topics ranging from whether we should accept Syrian refugees to which bathrooms individuals can and can't use. In this series of debates, one thing that has become increasingly clearer is that the United States may be facing a polarization crisis. Though I would argue that polarization isn't inherently bad, the real problem lies within our inability to understand opinions d...…
…I t seems that society has a sort of rule of thumb in which artists are forgiven by history for their "strange behavior" because of their ability to create celebrated pieces, such as movies, books, etc. By "strange behavior," I don't mean the unusual oddities exhibited by geniuses, such as Nikola Tesla's supposed habit of flexing his toes one hundred times a day. I'm talking about the more heinous crimes that were eit...…
…6 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS MUSIC REVIEW 'Love' is graceful By SOPHIA KAUFMAN Daily Arts Writer "Love and Friendship" is adapted from Jane Austen's novella "Lady Susan." Though not as well known or beloved as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility" or even "Emma," this story is just as bright and funny, as it slyly pokes fun at several of its characters. It's a ma...…
…7 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS Highs, lows and stars of Boston Calling MUSIC FESTIVAL REVIEW Eclectic group of artists make their way to New England By KAREN HUA Daily Arts Writer BOSTON - Three days, 39 acts, smack in the middle of historic Beantown. Revealed in a press release Friday, 2016 is the final year that City Hall Plaza will host Boston Calling, as the music festival is slated t...…
…8 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS ACROSS 1 Word with time or money 5 Greek cross 8 Cameo shape 12 It may be straight 14 Ostracize 15 Spy follower? 16 Expenditure 17 Home to Mykonos and Milos 19 Concocts 21 Broad panoramas 22 Anatomical pouch 23 Sanctioned 25 __ lab 26 Condensed, for short: Abbr. 27 Schooner part 31 Woman undercover 35 __ String 36 Vessels on carts 37 Tennis lob strategy 39 Made a bad call,...…
…9 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS building's capacity has stayed the same. Gautz pointed to increased heroin use and a higher rate of women's incarceration around the country for the rising number of Huron Valley inmates. "Heroin usage has led to a lot of crimes women are committing to feed that drug habit, and all of our counties are sending more women to prison," Gautz said. However, Shecter,...…
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…10 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Women's College World Series Preview By AVI SHOLKOFF and BETELHEM ASHAME Daily Sports Writers After early-season contests, conference games and tournaments, Regionals and Super Regionals, just eight teams remain to compete in the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Notably absent is No. 1 Florida, which was upset by No. 16 Georgia in the Super ...…
…11 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Five Wolverines qualify at NCAA Outdoor East Prelim They will head to Eugene, Ore., for the NCAA Outdoor Championships By MATTHEW KENNEDY Daily Sports Writer Competing for the first time since winning the Big Ten Outdoor Championship, the Michigan women's track and field team had a simple goal in mind: get as many athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Cha...…
…12 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Selection Committee passes on Wolverines, ends season abruptly By COLE ZINGAS Daily Sports Writer After a rocky finish to end its season, the Michigan baseball team was on the bubble entering Monday's NCAA Tournament selection show. Baseball America listed Michigan as one of the "First Four Out" of the 64-team field before the selection show, leaving the Wolv...…
…Frat house destroyed in blaze NEWS 'U invests in new cancer treatment The University Health System is partnering with sther Michigan hospitals to offer an alternative to traditional radiation therapy. See Page 5 OPINION Kate Truesdell: Feeding a bad habit Laying off the burgers is a small price to pay to help fight environmental degradation. See Page 5 SPORTS Andy Reid: Pitching a problem for Blue The Wolverines saw incredible performances fr...…
…2 Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily- michigandailycom 4IVERS LTH 5 52 'U' to pioneer cancer treatment Equipment to cost. $160 million By CHARLES GREGG-GEIST Daily News Editor The University of Michigan Health System and an alliance of other healthcare providers from across the state are teaming op to bring what they call the world's most expensive piece of medical technology to Michigan. A proton therapy facility with a $160-millio...…
…Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 3 Weak econom' U' studen jol leaves bless all unemployment rate is 6.9 per- cent, while the national average is 5 percent. With Michigan's economy one of the worst in the nation, Ann Arbor employers are noticing the demand for jobs, too. Tony Lavigne, the general man- ager of Good Time Charley's, said he has seen a significant increase in the number of students fervently look- ing ...…
…4 Monday June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com EJbe MRidiigan Baiyj Edited and managed by students at ; the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu EMMARIE HUETTEMAN GARY GRACA KATE TRUESDELL EDITOR IN CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR EDITORIA L PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the officialpositionof the Daily's editorial board. Allother signed articles and illustrations represent...…
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…Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 9 Usher returns Satisfying "Sex" By DAVID WATNICK Daily Arts Writer On any list of the top vocal- ists in contemporary popular music, Usher must hover very close to the top. But in the face of his firmly established superstar- dom, the tremen- Here I Stand dous tal- LaFace ent that enabled him to become such a fixture of the pop landscape has unfortu- nately, but predictably, take...…
…10 Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com REALITY SHOWS From Page 9 while watching Dina dress up in clothing even a young woman shouldn't wear and flirting with a producer half her age, it is hard to tell if Mama Lohan is trying to help her daughter follow her dream or getting wrapped up in her own obsession with becoming famous. Both Richards and Lohan claim they want to stop the rumors once and for allby showing Americ...…
…Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11 What's Happening in Ann Arbor? "Zingerman's Creamery Cheeses" Zingerman's Delicatessan Thursday, June 5th $20 with reservation, $25 at door Endless visits of lusting after the Deli's almost comically huge array of cheeses must go unsatis- fied. Free samples can only go so far, and with that many chunks of mold, it's hard to know where to start. Finally, that desire to grab a hu...…
…12 Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com SEX AND THE CITY From Page 9 (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) have settled into their roles as wives and mothers and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) is in L.A. managing her boyfriend's acting career and single-hand- edly making the world safe for "cougars." All the men - Steve, Harry, Smith Jarrod and, espe- cially, Mr. Big (Chris Noth, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") - are ...…
…Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com HOME COOKED 13 After Putnam and Fetter,'M' was lost CLIF REEDER/Daily Junior Adam Abraham was visibly emotional after the Michigan baseball team was bounced from the NCAA Tournament yesterday. Blue stuck in Ann Arbor By JASON KOHLER Daily Sports Writer The Michigan baseball team thought it would be charging onto the field at Ray Fisher Stadium after a victory yesterday afternoon. ...…
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…Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily com1 Gall's half-mile leads Blue in NCAAs . By ACE ANBENDER For the Daily Spearheaded by junior Geena Gall's victory in the 800-meter run, the Michigan women's track and field team finished fourth in the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. Over the weekend, four Wol- verines qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, includ- ing Gall, who set a personal best in ...…
…16 Monday, June 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NOTEBOOK From Page 15 stock. Three years later, Putnam is one of the best pitchers in college baseball. He went 9-0 with a 2.58 ERA this year and is ranked as the 50th best pitcher in the draft by Baseball America. Another likely draft pick is shortstop Jason Christianranked asthe117thbest prospect for position players by Baseball America. Juniors Chris Fetter and Adam Abra- ham ...…
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…2 -The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 2, 2003 NEWS 'U' researcher heads investigation of African milkbush, cancerlink By Neal Pais For the Daily A new study in the British Journal of Cancer has revealed a new source of Burkitt's lymphoma - the most com- mon childhood cancer in much of Africa. Rosemary Rochford, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health, is currently heading the scientific investigation into the suspe...…
…I I N EW S The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 2, 2003 - 3 City undergoes summer construction 3 By Trista Van Tine For the Daily Some Ann Arbor residents who have noticed extensive construction in progress in the area say it has become an inconvenience. "I think that they are taking too long to do each section. Parking is also more difficult now that they have blocked off the roads - sometimes it takes me 30 minutes or more to find a place to...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 2, 2003 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 SRAVYA CHIRUMAMILLA JASON PESICK letters@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor EDITEDAND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THfE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of UNIVERSiTY OF MICHIGAN SINCE the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. I...…
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…arte idtanBaUG SPORFS www.michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu Injury haunts meet for Blue By Mustafizur Choudhury Daily Sports Writer It was a weekend of triumphs and disappointments for the Michigan women's track and field team at the inaugural NCAA Mideast Regional Championships in Columbus. While four athletes earned a trip to the NCAA Championships, an untimely injury forced four others to watch from the sidelines. A hamstring injury s...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 2, 2003 Brannen, Willis earn event wins at regional meet4 By Ellen McGarrity Daily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - As the bell rang sig- naling the last lap of the 1500-meter run, freshman Nick Willis was positioned dead last among the pack of eight run- ners racing to get a ticket to the NCAA Championships. Doubt and anxiety cov- ered the faces of the Michigan crowd, but Michigan coach Ron Warhurst seemed calm...…
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…LETTERS TO THE EDITORI OP/ED The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2003-9 Daily's choice not to endorse Petering for 'U' Regent outright 'hilarious' To THE DAILY: It is outright hilarious that the Daily has chosen not to endorse me for University Regent! I am Matt Petering, the student candidate for Regent who was endorsed by The Detroit News on Oct. 17. 1 might be the first student candidate ever to receive a major news endorsement for...…
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WPR's top stories of 2022
Hospital lawsuits and mergers, Roe v. Wade, golf top the list
By WPR Staff
Friday, December 30, 2022, 5:00am
Things have been a blur since 2020. The last few years have been marked by a contentious political climate and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, we saw the overturning of Roe v. Wade, trials related to the Jan. 6 insurrection of 2021 and a national increase in labor organizing. Stories from years past that progressed into 2022 include more frequent natural disasters due to climate change, skyrocketing inflation, the continuing war in Ukraine and a raging "tripledemic."
This year in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson were reelected for another term and Darrel Brooks Jr. was sentenced to lifetimes in prison for driving an SUV through the Waukesha holiday parade in 2021. The state also passed its first ever standards for PFAS while residents pushed for more action. And since Roe v. Wade was taken off the books, debates have continued over the enforcement of Wisconsin's 19th-century abortion ban.
While some of that is reflected in the list below, Wisconsin Public Radio's top 10 stories of 2022 include a few outliers, proving that no matter the world's chaos, sometimes we choose what drama we get caught up in (i.e. hospital mergers, golf course investments and insects), for better or worse.
Here's a list of some of the most popular stories of the year, calculated using Google Analytics data from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 18, 2022.
1. ThedaCare loses court fight to keep health care staff who resigned
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center is located in Appleton, Wis. Photo courtesy of ThedaCare
The epidemic of health care worker shortages hit a northeastern Wisconsin hospital hard as it battled to force staff who had resigned to stay on until replacements could be found.
In January, WPR reported on a civil court case between ThedaCare and Ascension Wisconsin. Seven staff members resigned from ThedaCare's radiology and cardiovascular teams, opting to leave for jobs at Ascension's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.
ThedaCare filed a lawsuit against those employees, and asked for an injunction to block them from starting their new jobs. Lawyers for ThedaCare said the facility "will not have adequate staffing to treat trauma and stroke victims — some of whom will die as a result of the lack of timely care."
Ascension said during the hearing that ThedaCare knew about the staff resignations and had plenty of time to find replacements.
Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Mark McGinnis temporarily issued the injunction on Friday, Jan. 21, until a court hearing the following Monday. After that hearing, McGinnis decided ThedaCare couldn't force workers who had resigned to stay until replacements were hired.
2. Hospital merger could affect 2M patients in Wisconsin, 3 other Midwest states
A Marshfield Clinic Health System dermatologist counsels a patient in Marshfield. Courtesy of Marshfield Clinic Health System
Marshfield Clinic Health System and Essentia Health have been in talks about merging their hospitals and clinics in a move that officials said would provide patients with better access to primary and specialty care.
Wisconsin-based Marshfield Clinic would bring 1,600 providers to the merger, according to a WPR report in October. Combined, Marshfield Clinic and Minnesota-based Essentia Health would pull together 3,500 providers at more than 150 sites across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and North Dakota.
The two health systems signed an agreement on Oct. 12 to explore the possibility of forming an integrated health system.
About 2 million people would be affected by the merger.
Though officials tout the merger would bring better access to patients, health care mergers have been shown to lead to higher prices for commercially-insured patients, according to a 2020 study by Harvard Medical School scientists.
But Brian Potter, senior vice president of finance and chief operating officer for the Wisconsin Hospital Association, said that hasn't been an issue in Wisconsin. In fact, he said hospital mergers can be advantageous for small, independent hospitals in rural communities who are joining larger health systems.
3. 23-year-old man buys Wisconsin golf course, hopes to attract younger generation to golf
New owner Tyler Luedtke, 23, wants to change the name of Plymouth's Sir Lanserlot Golf Course to a name it used to have: Crystal Lake Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Tyler Luedtke
Tyler Luedtke considered the idea of buying the Sir Lanserlot Golf Course in Plymouth when he was at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. And he did it.
For $1.6 million, Luedtke purchased the 18-hole golf course from Dale Lanser, who owned the Sheboygan County course for 16 years.
Luedtke told WPR's "The Morning Show" his goal is to appeal to a younger audience, and make the company family-friendly and easygoing.
"Our goal and one of our driving factors is to try to make the course appealing for people of all skill levels," he said.
Back in August, Luedtke told "The Morning Show" he has had help from a lot of people. His grandparents cleaned up the clubhouse and planted flowers, and his parents trimmed trees. One thing he said he was making a point of doing: Listening to the community.
"Don't just write them off right away," he said. "But hear what people are thinking and see what we can do to work together with the community to make it that awesome environment for everybody."
4. Wisconsin sees 2 major hospital mergers finalized back to back
Earlier this month, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System completed their merger. Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health also completed mergers recently. Photo courtesy of Bellin Health
Millions of Wisconsin residents will be affected by two separate mergers of nonprofit hospital systems finalized this month.
Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health completed a merger Dec. 1. Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health did the same Dec. 2.
Bellin and Gundersen will keep their respective names for the time being and separate headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse. Advocate Aurora and Atrium will become Advocate Health.
The mergers will impact about 8.5 million patients across several states.
Hospital officials say the deals are aimed at improving patient care, and stem from organizations sharing similar missions and visions. But the mergers also have the potential to give hospitals more leverage to negotiate for higher prices with insurance companies.
A UW-Madison economist said mergers may give hospitals more leverage in negotiations with insurance companies. The economist said insurance companies want to pay as low a price as they can negotiate, while health care providers want to get paid as much as they can negotiate. If health systems can negotiate for higher rates, it could raise prices for patients.
While health care mergers have the potential to increase costs for patients, they could also enhance services, Wisconsin Hospital Association Vice President of Finance and Chief Operating Officer Brian Potter said.
5. No Wisconsin clinics are providing abortions as of Friday after SCOTUS struck down Roe v. Wade
Protesters hold signs in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022, outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
The same day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, nearly all abortions became illegal in Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, the state's 19th century abortion ban is the law of the land, making an abortion illegal unless deemed medically necessary to save a pregnant person's life.
Tanya Atkinson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, said the agency was immediately forced to suspend abortion services.
Representatives from some abortion-rights organizations told WPR in June that they were already working on creating partnerships with organizations in states where abortions are still legal under state law. That work began after the draft opinion indicating the court was poised to overturn Roe was leaked. The partnerships are aimed at helping with scheduling, financial assistance, travel, lodging and child care for people traveling out of state for an abortion.
For social conservatives, the decision represented a historic victory in a decades-long battle. In a statement, the Brookfield-based Pro-Life Wisconsin celebrated the overturning of Roe.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said he would not enforce the state's abortion ban when the draft opinion was leaked. Still, local law enforcement officials can.
Gov. Tony Evers attempted to repeal the state's abortion ban prior to the SCOTUS decision. But Republican lawmakers rejected the special session.
6. Police investigate possible arson at anti-abortion organization in Madison
Damage to the inside and outside of the Wisconsin Family Action's offices in Madison is being investigated as "suspicious." Shawn Johnson/WPR
In May, just days after the release of a leaked draft opinion that would overturn the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade, police and firefighters began investigating suspected arson at the Madison headquarters of an anti-abortion group.
Windows were broken and the inside of an office at Wisconsin Family Action was burned. A graffiti message spray-painted on the outside of the building read: "If abortions aren't safe, then you aren't either."
A Molotov cocktail, that did not ignite, was thrown inside the building and a separate fire was then lit, according to Madison police. There were no reported injuries.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes released a statement saying it appeared Wisconsin Family Action was targeted. The FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are also conducting an investigation of the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
7. 'Gutted and broken': As he awaits sentencing, Darrell Brooks Jr. hears from the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy victims
Margaret Pachulis, who was injured marching with a group with the Catholic Community of Waukesha, reads a statement during Darrell Brooks' sentencing in a Waukesha County Circuit Court in Waukesha, Wis., on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Dozens of people are expected to speak at the sentencing proceedings for Brooks, who is convicted of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha last year. Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via AP, Pool
One of 2021's most tragic stories led to a series of articles this year following the trial of Darrell Brooks Jr., who was convicted in November of first-degree intentional homicide for plowing through a crowd during the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
Victims of Brooks' actions on the day of the parade shared testimony for hours during his sentencing hearing in November. Testimonies came from children who were struck by the vehicle Brooks was driving, parents who frantically searched for their children among the injured and Sheri Sparks, the mother of 8-year-old Jackson Sparks who was the only child among six people killed.
Sparks explained how she ran through the crowd searching for her two sons. She saw a police officer carrying Jackson to treatment. She found her other son, Tucker, semi-unconscious under a blanket in the road.
"We came so close to losing them both that day," Sparks said. "I miss Jackson every second of every single day. I feel gutted and broken. It hurts to breathe sometimes. It hurts to live without him here. My mama's soul aches for him. I am emotionally and mentally exhausted. The pain I carry with me every day feels so heavy, yet I have to push forward and still be here to help Tucker heal."
Brooks was given six life sentences, one for each person killed, and an additional 762 years in prison for recklessly endangering safety.
8. Attorneys urge Gov. Evers to grant clemency to Brendan Dassey
In this April 16, 2007, photo, Brendan Dassey appears in court at the Manitowoc County Courthouse in Manitowoc, Wis. Dan Powers/AP Photo
In 2007, Brendan Dassey, who was 17 years old at the time, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the sexual assault and murder of Teresa Halbach. The case is the focus of the Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer."
But the conviction hinged on a confession from Dassey that lawyers argued was false and coerced, and many argue Dassey is innocent.
In March 2022, attorneys for Dassey's uncle, Steven Avery, issued an open letter to Gov. Tony Evers, urging him to commute Dassey's sentence.
According to the letter, police falsely told Dassey they would charge him unless he helped "fill in the gaps" left by Avery, who was convicted in Halbach's murder. Police told Dassey they would protect him in return, the letter said.
Dassey is now in his early 30s and is not eligible for parole until 2048.
9. Northern Wisconsin expecting 12 to 24 inches of snow Monday and Tuesday
A car navigates blowing snow, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. Carolyn Thompson/AP Photo
Most, if not all, of Wisconsin has snow on the ground right now.
This February story takes us back to when meteorologists predicted northwest Wisconsin could get 10 to 18 inches of snow over two days — and some counties could see more because of the lake effect.
The storm ended up brining 6 to 12 inches of snow across northwest Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas around Lake Superior accumulated more than a foot of snow, and more than 2 feet of snow piled up in parts of northern Bayfield and Ashland counties, according to the weather service. But the Washburn area had everyone beat: Snowfall amounts of as high as 33 and a half feet were reported near Washburn, south of Bayfield.
The storm came on the 100-year anniversary of one of the worst ice storms in Wisconsin's history. From Feb. 21-23, in 1922, freezing rain coated the southern part of the state in anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of ice, causing $10 million in property damages.
10. Invasive spotted lanternfly expected to arrive in Wisconsin, insect expert says
Spotted lanternfly gather on a tree on Sept. 19, 2019, in Kutztown, Pa. The spotted lanternfly has emerged as a serious pest since the federal government confirmed its arrival in southeastern Pennsylvania in 2014. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
In August, P.J. Liesch, of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, joined WPR's "The Larry Meiller Show" to talk about the spotted lanternfly and its potential effects on Wisconsin.
The invasive insect is moving west across the country. As of December, it has been found in 13 states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Neighboring Michigan has reported its presence. Liesch said it's only a matter of time before it reaches Wisconsin. Native to China, the spotted lanternfly was first detected in September 2014 in Pennsylvania.
The species "could seriously impact the country's grape, orchard and logging industries" if it continues to spread, according to the USDA.
Hundreds or thousands of the spotted lanternfly can feed on trees or grapevines, and all the drinking will harm the plants.
Liesch said the feeding can lead to a "pretty messy situation all around" because of how they excrete honeydew, which is excess sugar in their waste. Mold can grow on that, too. Liesch said he hasn't heard as much concern about field crops or vegetables. They usually go after trees.
Liesch told "The Larry Miller Show":
"Think of cherry trees in Door County and apple orchards. We know fruit trees can be at risk. But an even bigger concern for us at the bigger picture level is grapes. This insect really, really is fond of grapes. So, grape growers and the vineyard industry here in the state and in the Midwest is probably going to have to deal with this insect in the not-too-distant future."
Vineyard managers in Wisconsin may need to often spray insecticides.
Editor's note: Alyssa Allemand, Andrea Anderson, Jenny Peek and Liz Dohms-Harter contributed to this story.
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Notice of Marriage: This must be submitted to a marriage officer prior to your wedding.
UK Citizens (Notice of Marriage): Obtain a Certificate of No Impediment. This is done by Giving Notice (publishing the Banns) at your local registry office no more than six months before your wedding date. 23 days after you have given notice the registry office will release a Certificate of No Impediment.
Where to apply: At your local Registry Office.
Complete a statutory declaration called a "Certificate de coutume".
Complete an MP2A form and have it signed by authorized signatory.
Widow(er): A Copy of the Marriage certificate and death certificate of husband or wife*.
License Fees:The marriage can be celebrated within 2-3 working days. The applicable Licence fees would approximately be 277 Euros. The price is subject to change at any time.
Certificate of Marriage: After your wedding ceremony you will be issued with a Certificate of Marriage. If you want to secure one or more certified copies of the certificate, you can apply to the Marriage Officer or to the Ministry of Interior. The additional certified copies can be obtained for 12 Euros.
Religious Ceremonies: If you are planning a religious ceremony the same procedure needs to be followed as stated above but in addition you will need to contact the Registered Minister of the Church where you plan to get married to make the extra arrangements required for a religious ceremony.
Note: A Catholic ceremony is not legally binding unless you first have a civil wedding ceremony. A fee will be charged to have a Catholic ceremony.
If you have an Anglican wedding ceremony you are not required to have a civil wedding ceremony.
*All documents must be stamped by a Notary or Solicitor. Please remember that all original documents must be presented in the resort.


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Older Americans Impacting the Economy
Published in Woonsocket Call on September 25, 2016
Sometime in your life you might have heard this comment — older people are a drain on the economy. A newly released AARP report shatters this myth once and for all by detailing a rise in spending and workforce contributions of aging baby boomers.
AARP's 28 page report, The Longevity Economy: How People Over 50 Are Driving Economic and Social Value in the US, takes a hard look at how our nation's population of 111 million 50-plus consumers impacts the economy.
According to this report, released on September 20, the 50-plus age groups generates a whopping $7.6 trillion in economic activity (a $500 billion increase from 2013), including $5 trillion in consumer spending by people 50-plus. The researchers say the increases reflects the nation's shifting demographic and spending patterns of this group due to longer life spans and prolonged employment.
Older Adults a Powerful Economic Force
The 50-plus cohort represents a powerful force that drives economic activity and the growth of this age group and has a transformative impact on the nation's products and services.
According to the report, produced by Oxford Economics for AARP, members of the Longevity Economy are employed longer and making contributions within the workforce. In addition, the economic activity that comprises the Longevity Economy generates $1.8 trillion in federal, state and local taxes. As older people extend their work lives, they are fueling economic growth past the traditional retirement age of 65 as well as combating myths about how aging affects the economy.
"As the 50-plus demographic continues to grow, the market opportunities are too large to ignore," said Jody Holtzman, senior vice president of market innovation, AARP. "With those in the 'longevity economy' wanting to maintain independence, employment and health for as long as possible, opportunities abound for companies to develop products and services to meet the demand. This report offers a strong roadmap for companies to address the needs of the 50-plus population."
Look for the nation's Longevity Economy to be more ethnically diverse. The report notes that by 2050, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and other non-white groups will make up 45 percent of the 50-plus population, compared with 26 percent in 2015. Demographic changes will influence the types of goods and services that the 50-plus population consumes and invests in, say the researchers.
Aging baby boomers and seniors will be a "contributing force" in the workplace and heavily into entrepreneurship. The report's findings indicated that people age 50-plus are working longer, earning wages, spending more money, generating tax revenue, and producing economic value for an extended period of time. Those aged 55-64 have had the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity in the nation and over the last 10 years and one in three US businesses in that timeframe was started by an entrepreneur aged 50 or older.
The report's findings pierces the long-held stereotypes that as one ages they become less productive, not as quick and agile when compared to younger employees. Researchers say while these observations may be true in some occupations, however, the report's data suggests that in many instances productivity may increase in your later years. This may occur because older workers who are more highly educated are employed in more knowledge-based professions and less physically active ones.
Researchers observed that the Longevity Economy supported job sustainability. The AARP report found that in 2015 alone, nationwide spending by people aged 50 supported more than 89.4 million jobs and more than $4.7 trillion in the nation's labor income — 61 percent of all U.S. jobs and 43 percent of labor income was related to this groups' spending, impacting health services and education.
Meanwhile, the AARP report notes that The 50-plus population has a strong desire to stay independent and active while they age, resulting in businesses developing new technologies – such as remote monitoring, smartphone apps and ambient computing – that cater to them.
Finally, the AARP report found that baby boomers are not stingy. They donate at a larger rate than younger generations, with 80 percent of those 65-plus giving to charity in 2015. When not working boomers spend a lot of their time volunteering, too – individuals 55-64 spend 128 hours per year while those 65-plus spend 133 hours per year. In addition, 83 percent of the nation's household wealth is held by those over 50 years old, say researchers.
In the Ocean State…
"In Rhode Island, we know that the 50+ population is an economic driver," said AARP Rhode Island State Director Kathleen Connell. "On the younger end, the demographic represents key leaders in business, education and government. Sometimes it seems as if the 'young innovators' get all the press, but this core of established, successful and still quite energetic Rhode Islanders is undeniable. At the other end of the spectrum, $2.9 billion dollars in Social Security benefits are paid out to Rhode Islanders and a large portion of that spending is here in the state. Total economic output is estimated at $4.98 billion. People also would be surprised to know that Rhode Islanders 65 and older comprise 18 percent of the workforce.
"They are caregivers and philanthropists as well," Connell added. "And their volunteer service is valued at $148 million a year. However, this is not to deny that many older people have real and pressing needs. That will grow as a percentage of the state's population and we need to plan for those realities.
"Younger entrepreneurs are important to the state's future," Connell concluded. "But the brightest, in my opinion, recognize the 50+ population as both a market and a resource. Many are tapping the generation that came before them as an advantage as they grow their own successes. We want to see more of that. It's a win-win we can't pass up."
It is no surprise to economist Ed Mazze that consumers age 50-plus are the most important demographic group for businesses to target. He says there are over 120 million people in this group (the baby boomers (born 1946 to 1964) and the Silent Generation (born from 1925 through 1945).
Mazze, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the University of Rhode Island, notes that boomers are willing to spend on technology, use social media, purchase online and represent a good market for many luxury products. "Many new products have been created for the Silent Generation in areas of food and pharmaceuticals and other products have been redesigned and reengineered such as appliances, automobiles and furniture for ease of operation," he says.
"There are many in both markets still willing to pay full price for the products and services they buy if they feel they are getting full value for these purchases. These are two important consumer market segments that should not be neglected," adds Mazze.
September 25, 2016 by Herb Weiss Categories: Employment | Tags: AARP, AARP Rhode Island, age 50 plus, Baby Boomers, boomers, Ed Mazze, Jody Holtzman, Kathleen Connell, Oxford Economics, senior vice president of market innovation, The Longevity Economy: How People Over 50 Are Driving Economic and Social Value in the US | Leave a comment
New Approach to Support Caregivers Needed
Currently 18 million people across the nation provide assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, finances, wound care and giving injections to their aging parents, spouses, family and friends. AARP Rhode Island estimates that 148,000 Rhode Islanders are caregivers. The future is bleak for those requiring caregiving assistance in the near future. According to a recently leased report by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), the need for family caregivers will drastically increase but demographic shifts reduce the potential pool of caregivers to tap.
Being a Caregiver in America
The 340 page NASEM report (taking 20 months to produce) calls for the retooling of the nation's health and long-term care delivery system through team based care (using a person and family care model approach) and policy changes to better support family caregivers in the delivery of care to older Americans.
The recommendations detailed in Families Caring for an Aging America, released on September 13, 2016, challenges policy makers "to transform the health care experience for older adults and their family caregivers," says Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, president of the Washington, D.C.-based The Gerontological (GSA) Society of America, the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. "The approach requires a multidimensional, interdisciplinary effort that spans diverse settings of care. GSA strongly supports this effort to create a person- and family-centered model for team-based care that recognizes and rewards the role of the family caregiver," she notes.
Adds Richard Schulz, who chaired NASEM's Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults (consisting of 19 caregiving experts) that oversaw this study and who serves as Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, "Ignoring family caregivers leaves them unprepared for the tasks they are expected to perform, carrying significant economic and personal burdens."
Schultz adds, "Caregivers are potentially at increased risk for adverse effects in virtually every aspect of their lives – from their health and quality of life to their relationships and economic security. If the needs of the caregivers are not addressed, we as a society are compromising the well-being of elders. Supporting family caregivers should be an integral part of the nation's collective responsibility for caring for its older adult population."
According to a release, NASEM's highly anticipated report noted that by 2030, 72.8 million U.S. residents – more than 1 in 5 – will age 65 or older. According to the National Survey of Caregivers, in 2011, 17.7 million people – or approximately 7.7 percent of the total U.S. population aged 20 and older – were caregivers of an older adult because of health problems or functional impairments. This estimate does not include caregivers of nursing home residents.
Furthermore, being a caregiver is not a short-term obligation, says the report, noting that the median number of years of family care for older adults with high needs is around five years. The proportion of older adults who are most likely to need intensive support from caregivers – those in their 80s and beyond – is projected to climb from 27 percent in 2012 to 37 percent by 2050.
A Shrinking Pool of Caregivers
The NASEM's Family Caregiving Committee says that little policy action has been taken to prepare the nation's health care and social service delivery systems for this demographic shift. While the need for caregiving is rapidly increasing, the number of the potential family caregivers is shrinking. Current demographic trends – including lower fertility, higher rates of childlessness, and increases in divorced and never-married statuses – will decrease the pool of potential caregivers in the near future. Unlike past years, aging baby boomers and seniors will have fewer family members to rely on for their care because they will more likely be unmarried or divorced and living alone, and may be even geographically separated from their children.
The in-depth report found that family caregivers typically provide health and medical care at home, navigate a very complicated and fragmented health care and long-term services and support systems, and serve as surrogate decision makers. Although these individuals play a key role caring for older adults with disabilities and complex health needs, they are oftentimes marginalized or ignored by health care providers. Caregivers may be excluded from treatment decisions and care planning by providers who assume that they will provide a wide range of tasks called for in the older adult's care plan.
Confirming other research studies, the committee found that caregivers have higher rates of depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, social isolation, and emotional difficulties. Evidence also suggests that they experience lower physical well-being, elevated levels of stress hormones, higher rates of chronic disease, and impaired preventive health behaviors.
Those taking care of very impaired older adults are at the greatest risk of economic harm, because of the many hours of care and supervision they provide. However, caregiving can provide valuable lessons, helping the caregiver deal with difficult problems and bringing them closer to the recipient of care.
NASEM's report calls for the next presidential administration to take immediate action to confront the health, economic, and social issues facing family caregivers. Also, the committee urges the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with other federal agencies, and private-sector organizations, to develop and implement a National Family Caregiver Strategy that recognizes the essential role family caregivers play in the well-being of older adults.
The report recommends that the nation's health and long-term care systems must support caregiver's health, values, and social and economic well-being, as well as address the needs of the of a growing caregiver population that is both culturally and ethnically diverse.
Federal programs (such as Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Affairs) must also develop, test and implement effective mechanisms to ensure that family caregivers are routinely identified, assessed, and supported. Payment reforms can motivate providers to engage caregivers in the delivery of health care, too.
AARP Rhode Island State Director Kathleen Connell agrees with the NASEM's report's assessment that the importance of a caregiver's role in an aging society cannot be overstated. At her organization she clearly sees an increased demand for caregivers and knows all-to-well the impact of a shrinking pool of potential caregivers on those in need.
"It is essential that we take action now to do all we can to remove obstacles and additional financial strain and mitigate physical and mental stress where possible for caregivers," says Connell. AARP has compiled a wealth of research and information on aging issues that can be accessed on http://www.AARP.org.
On Jan. 1, 2016, a new Rhode Island law took effect that would help Rhode Islanders avoid costly and time-consuming red tape when exercising health care, financial and other legal responsibilities for their out-of-state, elderly loved ones.
Why reinvent the wheel? Rhode Island law makers, the state's Division on Elderly Affairs and the Lt. Governor's Long-Term Care Coordinating Council can do more to support the state's growing caregiver population. With the next session of the Rhode Island General Assembly starting in January 2017, state officials and lawmakers can reach out to other states to learn what state-of-the art caregiver programs can be implemented here.
For a copy of the report go to: nationalacademies.org/caregiving
September 18, 2016 by Herb Weiss Categories: Caregivers | Tags: AARP Rhode Island, and Medicine, ational Academies of Sciences, caregivers, caregiving, Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults, Engineering, Gerontological Society, GSA, Kathleen Connell, Nancy Morrow-Howell, NASEM, person-and family-centered model, Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs, Rhode Island Long Term Care Coordinating Council, Richard Schultz, University of Pittsburg | Leave a comment
We Haven't Turned the Page on Reading Yet
In May 1897, the great American humorist, novelist, publisher and lecturer Samuel Clemens – who we all know as Mark Twain – was in London on a world-wide speaking tour. In this City someone had started a rumor that he was gravely ill, ultimately the rumor changing to he had died.
When Twain was told that one major American newspaper actually printed his obituary, when he was told about this by a reporter, he quipped: "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
As the rumor about Twain's death was "greatly exaggerated" those lamenting the decreasing number of Americans who read print books, even predicting its demise with the advent of e-books, audio books and computer tablets is not correct, says a new Pew Research Center Survey released. Researcher Andrew Perrin notes in his study, "Book Reading 2016" that printed books remain more popular than books in digital formats for American Readers.
AAmericans Love Print Books
According to the survey findings, released on September 1, 65 percent of Americans have read a print book in the last year, more than double the share that has read an e-book (28 percent) and more than four times the share that have listened to an audio book (14 percent).
While the total share of Americans who have read a book in the last 12 months (73 percent) has remained consistent since 2012, nearly four-in-ten Americans read print books exclusively. Just 6 percent of Americans are digital-only book readers, adds the Pew Research Center Survey findings.
Although print remains the most popular book format, Americans who do read e-books are increasingly turning to multipurpose devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, says Pew Research Center Survey findings. The share of e-book readers on tablets has more than tripled since 2011, and the number of readers on phones has more than doubled over that time, says.
Perrin's 9 page report also details other key findings.
The study found that 84 percent of American adults read to research specific topics of interest, while 82 percent read to keep up with current events, 80 percent read for pleasure, and 57 percent read for work or school. Also, 19 percent of Americans under the age of 50 have used a cellphone to read e-books, and cellphones play a relatively prominent role in the e-reading habits of blacks (16 percent) and those who have not attended college (11 percent).
As to education, the study found that college graduates are nearly four times as likely to read books – and twice as likely to read print books and listen to audio books – compared with those who have not graduated high school. In addition, Americans read an average, or mean, of 12 books per year; however, the typical, or median, American has read 4 books in the last 12 months.
Finally women (77 percent) are more likely than men (68 percent) to read books in general, and they are also more likely to read print books (70 percent). However, men and women are equally likely to read digital-format books such as e-books and audio books.
Book Buying Strong in Rhode Island
Jennifer Massotti, who manages both the Barrington and Cranston locations for Barrington Books, has some thoughts about the recently released report. "The survey findings support the reading style and buying trends that we have seen from our loyal customer base for years. The majority of our customers prefer to read from a physical book. Even those who use their smart phones to research titles, still come in looking to buy the book instead of ordering it online or downloading. This could be personal reading preference or in support of the localism movement. Either way, book buying is strong," she says.
Massotti does not see book stores becoming obsolete because of today's digital age. "While the advent of e-readers and online buying options certainly altered the book industry several years back, it has not been the nail in the proverbial coffin that everyone predicted … If anything, there has been a resurgence in the independent bookstore industry, specifically. Brick and mortar stores that are supported by and steeped within their communities are thriving," she says.
Massotti says, "In fact, in the last year, RI and neighboring MA have seen that growth first-hand with the highly anticipated opening of three new bookstores. It's a feel-good time in our industry."
But, the general manager of Barrington Books notes, "downloading a book to your smartphone is convenient and serves a purpose to some. But it doesn't come close to replicating the authentic experience one finds when perusing the carefully curated stacks in a bookstore, or engaging in a conversation with a like-minded bookseller."
According to Massotti, bookstores aren't like most other retail outlets that are in the business of selling goods; bookstores, and books, are the original social media. "It's a sharable experience, it's about community. You can't get that delivered to your door or your phone,"
As to the future of reading, Massotti firmly says that e-books and digital formats will never replace print books.
Self-Publishing Leaves a Legacy
Author Steven R. Porter, a publisher, and president of the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA), representing over 260 independent and traditionally published authors who live and write in Rhode Island, says that Rhode Islanders love to read locally written books and to chat with the authors. "Readers also find great value in a signed book. There is something special about reading and sharing a book that the author held in their hands. The bottom line is that people who love to read are voracious. They can't get enough. And we can't write them fast enough," he says.
Porter has seen an "explosion of self-published books"in the last 5 years, but more recently, the rate has leveled off. "I think most of the leveling has to do with the fact that there were thousands of frustrated writers in the world and when the gates finally opened, and they all rushed through at the same time," he says, noting that improved information and technology has efficiently assisted authors getting their books to market.
"Seniors are publishing more and more every day. I think there is an inherent need in all of us to have some sort of legacy. That legacy for many may be achieved through your life's work, or through your family, says Porter. It is the "ultimate expression of immortality," he says.
Like Massotti, Porter agrees with the findings of the Pew Research Center's report on book reading in America. "More people are writing than ever before, and reading than ever before. It's a great time to be a writer and a reader!," he says.
To read the report, go to http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/09/01/book-reading-2016/.
September 11, 2016 by Herb Weiss Categories: Leisure | Tags: Andrew Perris, Barrington Books, digital formats, e-books, Jennifer Massotti, Mark Twain, Pew Research Center, printed books, Samuel Clemens, tablets | 1 Comment


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This quasi-experimental design study addressed the issue of how to help middle school students who received "D" and "F" grades in the first quarter of the school year improve their home study habits. The method used was to meet for a total of seven weeks in small groups of parent/student pairs and use a combination of behavioral psychology and educational interventions. In particular, each student was required to keep track of on-task time by using a stopwatch and recording self-collected information. Students were also instructed about how to read books for recall, take notes, study for tests, rewrite papers, and use mnemonic devices.
Significant results were obtained for grade point average, length of time studied, student ratings of study behavior, and parent ratings of study behavior. There was no improvement on a spelling and geography test given by the examiner. After the intervention was completed, the students did not hold their gains in the next quarter. However, it appears clearly possible to improve student study habits in seven weeks. Suggested future research might focus on ways to sustain these gains within the school setting.
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Best Buy may be "not long for this world," what with everything cheaper somewhere online via Amazon or eBay, but a "Best Bye" is any one where you can check out a slew of brand new photos of the Bruin Cheerleaders. Even though UCLA didn't score a single point or gain a single yard this weekend, they also didn't commit any Personal Foul or Pass Interference penalties, so why not celebrate?
Actually, the Spirit Squad is always worth celebrating, even after a blowout loss. So here are 40 more new photos from the Utah game, with about 80 more still to come during next week or two.
"GOOD BYE TO YOU" was published on October 20th, 2012 and is listed in UCLA/usc/Cheerleader Photos.


Some might call Alex Biggam a serial entrepreneur, the kind of guy who is always looking for the next great business success. Alex had already created several successful businesses when he found his next winning formula in a College Hunks junk hauling franchise opportunity.
Biggam had just sold a very successful national business when he teamed up with the three partners in his other company, which delivers food for local restaurants, to launch a College Hunks location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in August of 2016.
What were you doing before joining College Hunks?
I'm an entrepreneur and I owned two businesses. One is a local catering and food delivery service where we partner with about 40 restaurants and we do all of their deliveries for them. I still own that. Actually, the guys I run the College Hunks business with run that as well. I have three partners and we run both businesses. It has worked out well because we work out of the same office and there have been some synergies.
What made you decide to add junk hauling to the mix in addition to your food delivery service?
Well, a couple of things. The other company that I owned was a bigger, nationwide business. We set up online ordering and apps for restaurants all over the United States. I worked really hard to build it up to where we had about 3,000 restaurants before I sold it to a competitor. At that point, I had more capital and more time so I was looking for other opportunities. I wanted to find something that matched with our expertise in the food delivery service we running. I thought that moving could work because we already know how to do the logistical side of it. We had a good customer base already, drivers, etc.
How did you find College Hunks?
Well, I started researching moving and junk hauling franchises. I had narrowed it down to a few and I really like College Hunks because I feel like the name and the brand really stand out. I think that's key, because junk hauling is a crowded field around here, especially for moving. Then I went down to Tampa for Discovery Day, and that was that.
How did College Hunk's corporate culture play into your decision making?
The culture fit in well. Like I said, I have three partners and we're all young guys with lots of energy. They're not afraid to knock on doors or dress up in the mascot uniform, whatever it takes. We know how to work hard and have some fun at the same time. So, the culture was an attraction for sure.
You mentioned that you already had drivers before joining College Hunks. How do they split their duties between junk hauling and food hauling?
We keep them separate. My partners manage both businesses and share office space, but we keep the drivers separate so we don't confuse brands.
What are your long-term goals for the College Hunks business?
We are definitely open to the idea of having more locations. We want to be pretty aggressive with our growth. It's kind of funny, because we were thinking that Madison, Wisconsin, would be our next logical step, but that's already taken. But Milwaukee's a big market and we bought two zones, so we should do fine with that.
What's been the most valuable support you've received so from College Hunks?
I think the kickoff meeting went really well. We got to meet the founders, Nick and Omar, and found them to be very approachable. I like that they're young guys like us. For the training side of it, we sent two of the partners down there for a week and they got a lot out of it. I feel like that was very valuable. It turned on the light in our heads about the need to buy into the system and the branding and what we have to do to stand out. They came back very excited. The pre-launch support went well, too. Now we're in the wrap-up stage and our Franchise Coach, Laura Butcaris, has been great. She's coming out to visit in a couple weeks.
How have you guys gone out to market in the community?
We just had the state fair here and we brought out the truck and had one of the guys in the costume dancing around and doing laps around the fair. So, they're doing the marketing side, the trick waves and all that. We do want to get into community service, so that's our next step.
How have your previous food delivery customers been responding to the new College Hunks business?
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Later, when things have calmed down, Carter and Charles wait in the van for Luka to remove his tongue from Gillian's mouth. This takes a while. Carter and Charles even take the time to swap a glance, like, "Do you think their braces got locked together?" Finally, they separate. Luka rubs her cheek affectionately, but Gillian pouts and storms off, ripping her hand from hers. She climbs into the van while Carter stands near the door, gazing awkwardly at Luka, the dirtiest and most foul incarnation of the species (sex on legs). "What should I tell Weaver?" Carter asks. "Whatever you want," Luka shrugs, surprised that it even came up, because seriously, what the hell is Carter even doing thinking about Weaver at a time like this? "Ah, death, civil unrest -- God, how I miss that crutch." Carter kicks at the ground and asks if he can at least tell Weaver that Luka will be returning. Luka's all, Eh, whatever, feh. Carter nods his acceptance and then grins, "Don't do anything stupid." Luka's face splits, his smile is so wide. "Like what?" he asks. "Like get yourself killed," Carter says, hopping into the truck.
Gillian, sobbing, waves through the back window at Luka, who watches the truck go with something resembling sadness and acceptance. Then he shrugs it off and goes back inside, where he immediately warms up and sits down next to the amputee, a happy expression on his face. He asks the little girl if her mother knows how lucky she is to have such a beautiful daughter. "Yes. She is my treasure," the mother Frenches. Luka exhales, and we back out of the modest room and see that the father is still cradling his whooping-cough-afflicted son. Luka has finally found something that makes him feel like a doctor again.
In the car, Gillian lays her head in Carter's lap and weeps, pained to leave the one thing that made her feel human amid all this. Carter absently pats her head.
We dissolve into a cleaner Carter back in Chicago. A cab drops him off, and he lets himself into a pitch-black apartment. We don't see that it belongs to Abby "Out Of Africa" Lockhart until Carter's in her bedroom. She is sound asleep with the drapes open, so that the moon can light her face attractively. That Abby's so clever. She knows lighting schemes. Carter strokes her cheek gently, and then bends down and kisses her head. Still she doesn't stir. Is she passed out? I would have woken up at the sound of the doorknob, but maybe that's because I'm a paranoid freak.
Exhaling, Carter gently sits down at the foot of Abby's bed. And that's it. Will he stand up? Will Luka stand up? Will everyone spend next season perched on a mattress? Who can say. I don't care that much that there isn't a cliffhanger, but I do care that the ending hasn't given me any reason to look forward to Season Ten. This didn't feel like a season finale. In a way, it felt like a series finale -- Luka found his calling, and Carter realized that no fight he can have with Abby can compare to what he's seen in Africa. Everyone's entering a new phase. End the show! Or, you know, add three more seasons. Whatever.
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The CARES Act And Assistance Available To Moore Residents
On March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation declaring the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a national emergency beginning on March 1, 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, authorizing the allocation of funds to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis. On April 2, 2020, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $200,472 to the City of Moore in order to assist in the prevention, preparation for, and response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Programs and assistance available to Moore Residents are listed below. These programs are funded by the CARES Act to aid in relief of COVID-19.
Metropolitan Fair Housing Council- Fair Housing Activities
Since 1979, the Metropolitan Fair Housing Council has served as the only full-service, 501(c) (3) private nonprofit, qualified fair housing enforcement and advocacy organization in Oklahoma. They provide fair housing enforcement resources to alleged victims of housing discrimination; respond to consumer complaints of unfair treatment from the housing industry, conduct fair housing/fair lending education and outreach training for consumers, housing providers, public and private organizations and conduct counseling and mediation services to promote equal housing opportunity.
Metropolitan Fair Housing Council can assist with the following:
Counsel tenants from Moore facing evictions of their rights and remedies under the Oklahoma Residential/Non Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and get residents connected with COVID-19 Resources.
Counsel Landlords from Moore who voluntarily agree to mediation services, on information of their rights and remedies under the Oklahoma Non Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and get residents connected with COVID-19 resources.
If mediation fails, provide legal resources via Metro Fair Housing Counsel's Legal Assistance Program to include emergency eviction intervention court.
If you feel that your rights have been violated in a housing-related transaction call (405)232-3247, leave a detailed message about your housing complaint and allow Metropolitan Fair Housing Council to return your call as soon as possible, as they are working remotely at this time. You can visit their website to find out more about Metropolitan Fair Housing Council and the programs and services available: http://www.metrofairhousing.org/.
Moore Food & Resource Center- Grocery Assistance
The Moore Food & Resource Center, located at 2635 N. Shields in Moore, serves clients in south Oklahoma City, Moore and Norman.
A program of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the Food & Resource Center in Moore was established in 2013 and is a client-choice pantry that allows clients to select their own food, rather than receiving a pre-packed or standard bag of groceries. The Food & Resource Center in Moore is one of 14 Food & Resource Centers in central and western Oklahoma. These sites provide greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables, are open longer hours and provide access to additional resources that address the issue of food insecurity.
In 2019, the Food & Resource Center in Moore distributed the equivalent of more than
1.48 million meals and provided food assistance to 19,127 households. The site also distributes Commodities Supplemental Food Program boxes and is a Summer Feeding Program location.
Grocery Assistance Program:
The City of Moore allocated the Food & Resource Center in Moore with CDBG-CV funding through the CARES Act on May 4th, 2020.
2635 N. Shields Blvd, Moore, OK 73160
DAYS OF OPERATION
Monday: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The 3rd Saturday of Each Month: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Food & Resource Center in Moore will distribute food via a drive-by method. Please review the process below.
Traffic cones will be set up each morning to help direct the flow of traffic. Cars will be asked to move and enter the line.
Clients will enter the parking lot by turning right off of Janeway in the north bound lane. Clients will not be allowed to turn left into the parking lot from the south bound lane of Janeway.
Clients will stay in their vehicles and pull up to the intake area at the staff/volunteer entrance door.
Clients will open their trunk/back door if applicable so that the volunteers can place the food in the vehicle.
Emergency food boxes and perishable items will be placed inside vehicle. Clients will receive a variety of frozen foods, refrigerated items, produce and dairy.
Vehicles exit parking lot onto Shields Boulevard.
Households can only visit the FRC every 30 days.
Because of the disaster response mode of operations, the FRC is now serving anyone who needs food assistance for the foreseeable future.
Guests should bring a photo ID.
For more information about the Moore Food & Resource Center visit their website here.
Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency- Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance Programs
The City of Moore allocated the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency CDBG-CV funding through the CARES Act on May 4th, 2020.
Contact Kali Morrison at 405-434-6100 to discuss applying for assistance
Contact at least 10 days before cut off date for utilities
The Intake Form is available here for your convenience. However, it must be filled out and sent to Kali Morrison either in person or through email: [email protected]. Please pay extra attention to other documentation mentioned in the intake form that needs to be turned in to consider your application complete. Other documentation may be requested after turning your application in to receive assistance .
Aging Services- Home Delivered Meals
ASI currently delivers meals seven days a week to home-bound elderly living in Cleveland County. Meals are provided following an in-home visit by an ASI Outreach Worker. A donation of $2.25 per meal is suggested for this service. The donation goes back directly into ASI funds to help those who cannot make a donation for this service.
The City of Moore allocated Aging Services, Inc. funding through the CARES Act on May 4th, 2020. If you are interested in receiving assistance for yourself or someone you know contact Aging Services at 405-321-3200 or email Tammy Vaughn at [email protected].
For more information about Aging Services, Inc. visit their website here.
Moore Faith Medical Clinic
The City of Moore allocated the Moore Faith Medical Clinic funding through the CARES Act on May 4th, 2020 for Personal Protective Equipment for the health care volunteers that serve the clinic.
For more information about the Moore Faith Medical Clinic visit their website here.
CAPITAL PLANNING AND RESILIENCY


Lime, similar to its competitors Spin and JUMP, just got word that while its appeal to operate electric scooters in phase one of San Francisco's pilot program was denied, it may be able to deploy scooters during phase two. This comes following San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Neutral Hearing Officer James Doyle's decision regarding Ford's Spin, Uber's JUMP and now, Lime's appeals of the permitting process.
Currently, Skip and Scoot are the only two companies permitted to operate shared electric scooter services in the city. After the first six months of the program, in April, the SFMTA can potentially increase the number of scooters from the current max of 625 to 2,500. This juncture, Doyle said, should be able to accommodate the addition of other operators.
"As a well-experienced and well-qualified vendor, I would expect that Lime's entry into the city's Pilot Program should result not only in increased services on our streets, but allowing additional capable operators in the Pilot Program can only enhance the probability of an eventual success of the powered scooter share program in San Francisco," Doyle wrote in his decision.
Moving forward, it's unclear if the SFMTA will take the recommendation, but Jose previously told TechCrunch, "The SFMTA will be consulting with the City Attorney's Office to determine next steps as we near the second half of the pilot.
Lime has been one of the more outspoken companies following the SFMTA's electric scooter decision. When, in October, the SFMTA selected Skip and Scoot as the only two electric scooter companies permitted to operate in the city, competitor Lime took legal steps to attempt to prevent Skip and Scoot from deploying. A San Francisco judge, however, promptly denied Lime's request for a temporary restraining order. Then, in December, Lime held a protest on the steps of SF City Hall to challenge the decision.
In its appeal, Lime argued the SFMTA was biased against it, as well as Spin and Bird, for deploying its scooters without explicit permission back in March. In Doyle's decision, he said there was no credible evidence to show the SFMTA was biased against Lime.
"My review of Lime's application proposals, when compared side-by-side with those of Scoot and Skip, confirms my opinion that an even-handed evaluation of Lime's written descriptions in its application of its planned scooter rollout was conducted by the SFMTA scorers," he said.
I've reached out to Lime and will update this story if I hear back.


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by J. I. C. BOYD.
THE Ballycastle Railway began life in 1880 with two six-coupled saddle tanks named Dalriada and Countess of Antrim. A third similar engine was at first hired from the contractors, and later purchased out-right; this was Lady Boyd. The three engines were built by Messrs. Black, Hawthorn and all were rebuilt at the Ballymoney works of the Company in 1895 when cabs were fitted and new boilers obtained from the makers. They were shedded at Ballymoney but were not entirely suitable for the line which had some sharp curves, and there were a number of derail-ments. In 1908, Mr. G. T. M. Bradshaw, the Locomotive Superintendent, de-signed two 4-4-2 tank engines, one of which was to replace Lady Boyd. Kitson's of Leeds were the builders (Makers Nos. 4665/6) the outside cylinders being 141 in. x 21 in., and driving wheels 3 ft. 7 in. diameter. The fixed wheelbase was only 6 ft. 6 in. and the total wheelbase 22 ft. 5 in. At 85 % of the boiler pressure of 165 lb. the tractive effort was 15,000 lb. Weight in working order was 39 tons. In traffic these engines could make little use of their weight, there being insufficient on the driving wheels; they suffered intensely from slipping: They were designed for speeds up to 30 m.p.h. but with such h short wheelbase, they waggled from side to side when travelling fast. Possibly the high level of water in the tanks had something to do with this. The painting was dark green but no record seems to have survived of the rather unusual lining out and panelling. Large oval number plates were fitted, embodying the name of the railway. Walschaert's valve gear -was used, the valves being above the cylinders; the piston rods, etc., were covered by a casing on top of the footplate, the side tanks were cut away above the valve motion. On 11th August, 1924, the Bally-castle Railway became part of the L.M.S.R. (Northern Counties Com-mittee), and the two surviving Black, Hawthorn engines were scrapped immediately. Other engines from the Ballymena & Larne, and Red Bay lines, were drafted in to work the line instead. The two Kitson engines found their way to York Road works, Belfast, and were cut down for the more restricted loading gauge of the Ballymena & Larne section, the boiler mountings and cab being suitably ' shaved. The cab floor was cut down at the entrances to allow the men to see out without stooping; other detail modifications were carried out also, the engines receiving the numbers 113 and.114. No. 114 ended her days at Larne as a stationary boiler, but No. 113 eventually re-turned to her native line in February, 1943, to be scrapped there in June, 1946. These two engines are unique in the annals of British narrow gauge systems in being the only ones built to this wheel arrangement. The first illustration shows No. 3 in Works' painting, and the second was taken -in 1936 outside the shed at Lame. Points of interest include the cab side windows, steam hooter, bogie and pony wheels, laminated outside springs to rear axle and the long connecting rod; also the cut-down cab and Ross Pop valves of the later version. The placing of cylinders, wheels, smokebox and firebox in relation to each other is most unusual ; they were an odd pair of locomotives !


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Culture Currents Why Asian-Americans should celebrate Black History Month
Why Asian-Americans should celebrate Black History Month
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 opened the doors to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Malvina Reynolds' hit record, "Little Boxes," poked fun at the uniformity of the booming suburban sprawl. Many Asian-Americans would call the suburban town of Westlake home in the decades after. – Photo: Robert A. Isaacs
by Kheven LaGrone
After years of fighting and dying, the Black Civil Rights Movement culminated with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It's a landmark in African-American, as well as American, history. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. This led to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which removed discrimination in America's immigration policy. It opened the doors for many more Asians and non-Europeans to immigrate to America. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also led to the Fair Housing Act (1968). This act prohibited racial and ethnic discrimination when buying or selling a house.
These acts removed barriers to Asians, as well as African-Americans, and allowed Daly City's Asian community to blossom. According to the Bay Area Census in 1960, Asians were only 1.4% of Daly City's population; only 9.3% of Daly City's population was foreign born. In 1970, the Asian population had increased to 6.3%; by 1980, the Asian population had increased to 28%. Daly City's Asian population continued to grow and by 2010, Asians were 55.6 percent of Daly City's population. In 2010, 52.9 percent of Daly City's population was foreign born. The most visible Asians were Filipinos.
The developer intended for Westlake to be a white-only bubble community.
The increase in Asian population was especially visible in Daly City's Westlake community. In the 1950s (before the acts), Henry Doelger Builder, Inc., developed the Westlake subdivision in Daly City. The development received national attention. Many felt that the houses were "cookie cutter" and lacked individuality. In 1962, Westlake inspired folk singer Malvina Reynolds to write a song called "Little Boxes." The song satirized middle-class conformity and became a national hit. Reynolds wrote:
Little boxes on the hillside
Little boxes made of ticky tacky
Little boxes all the same
There's a pink one and a green one
And a blue one and a yellow one
And they're all made out of ticky tacky
And they all look just the same
And the people in the houses
All went to the university
Where they were put in boxes
And they came out all the same
The developer intended for Westlake to be a white-only bubble community. They had written in its purchasing contracts that any home bought in their development "shall never be occupied, used or resided on by any person not of the white or Caucasian race, except in the capacity of a servant or domestic employed thereon as such as by a white Caucasian owner, tenant or occupant."
The developer also wrote in the contract that any white Caucasian who bought a house in Westlake and sold or rented it to a non-white person would be financially penalized.
When the Fair Housing Act was signed, such discrimination became illegal. A home seller could no longer be financially penalized for selling to a non-white person. African-Americans and Asians could buy a house in Westlake.
There was no discussion of the Civil Rights Movement in our American history classes; so, we never learned about the Fair Housing Act or Immigration Act, which directly impacted us.
Because of the Fair Housing Act, my family could move to Westlake. However, many white residents did not welcome us. They believed that we had invaded their white bubble. They often told us to "go back to Africa." In school, they compared us to apes and told racial jokes. One time, one of my teachers told a racial joke to her class. The jokes made African Americans look bad and white people look good.
Our schools did the same. They never talked about America's mistreatment of African Americans because this would make white people feel bad. For example, there was no discussion of the Civil Rights Movement in our American history classes; so, we never learned about the Fair Housing Act or Immigration Act, which directly impacted us. No one told me that African Americans had been barred from living in Westlake.
When we first moved to Westlake, very few African Americans and Asians lived there. But I soon witnessed the Asian population explode. On my first day of school in Westlake, I became friends with a little boy who looked Chinese, but he had a Spanish last name. He was new to Westlake and the school like me. He was extremely shy. He repeatedly told me what his ethnicity was; but he spoke so softly and with an accent that I never understood him.
The next year, my friend hung out with a new group of new students. He was very outgoing with the group. They were all flashy dressers. They spoke a language that I had never heard before. My friend, like the rest of the group, spoke that language loudly and freely. I learned that they were Filipino and the language was Tagalog. I had never heard of Filipinos or Tagalog before.
Undoubtedly, their hanging in a group provided a bubble to protect them from many racial attacks. Personally, I appreciated my Filipino classmates. They proudly shared their culture with me, which added color to the culture of Westlake.
I didn't know it at the time, but I had a culture to share as well. The Black Civil Rights Movement removed many racial barriers for all Americans. Daly City is just one example of why Asian Americans, and all Americans, should celebrate Black History Month.
Today, Daly City has the highest concentration of Filipinos in the United States. It is often called "Little Manilla," "New Filipinotown," "Pinoy Capital" and "the capital of Filipino America." Daly City has had more than one Filipino mayor. Today, many Filipinos writing about Daly City credit African Americans, the Civil Rights Acts, the Fair Housing Act and the Immigration Act for their community.
Kheven LaGrone, investigative reporter, activist, writer, artist and curator, can be reached at kheven@aol.com. He is also a licensed civil engineer.
This story was made possible by a grant from the California State Library's (CSL) #StopTheHate campaign to promote interracial dialogue and intervene in hate crimes, which have drastically increased against all communities of color, specifically Black people, since 2020. The Stop The Hate campaign is made possible with funding from CSL in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA). The views expressed on this website and other materials produced by the SF Bay View do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CSL, CAPIAA or the California government. Learn more at www.sfbayview.com/stopthehate or capiaa.ca.gov/stop-the-hate.
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