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Wisconsin roundup: GOP lawmaker joins request for audit of veterans home's surplus; Catholic mass planned to recognize nuns killed in Mississippi; and 10 more state news stories
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MADISON-- The Republican lawmaker who represents the state Veterans' Home at King in Waupaca County joins Democrats who want a state audit of the facility. Luther Olsen says he also wants to know if another agency should take over the home from state Veterans' Affairs department -- and that's after the Madison Capital Times said employees and residents were among those who say staffing shortages and cost cutting have hurt some of the home's most vulnerable veterans.
The Walker administration and the vets' agency deny it, pointing to high federal rankings for being a model for top quality care -- but the employees and others say the government does not check the data for accuracy. The Capital Times cites Legislative Fiscal Bureau numbers showing a $39 million surplus in federal revenues for King, after deficits in the previous decade -- and the report says some of the money is reinvested at the home, while some goes to other veterans' programs. Olsen wants to know if enough is invested at King to maintain a high caliber of care.
Catholic mass planned to recognize nuns killed in Mississippi
LEXINGTON, Miss. -- A Catholic Mass is planned Monday in Jackson, Miss.,to honor the two nuns stabbed to death last week.
More than 300 people attended a church vigil in Lexington Sunday for Sisters Margaret Held and Paula Merrill. Held was from Slinger in southeast Wisconsin -- and both she and Merrill led Bible studies at the church.
The Reverend Gregory Plata said the work of both nuns was far reaching, and both would be missed. Held and Merrill were both 68, and were found dead at their home in Durant, Miss., about 10 miles from where they worked at a Lexington clinic.
On Friday night, 46-year-old Rodney Sanders was arrested for the killings -- but it's not known when he'll appear in court as the case remains under investigation.
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No ruling by Appeals Court means Wisconsin Voter ID Law is likely set for November
CHICAGO -- The refusal by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider two rulings on Wisconsin's voter ID law means it's likely no changes will be made before the election in November.
The federal appeals court decided unanimously Friday not to have the full panel of judges hear the appeals. The only way any changes will be made to the Wisconsin law is if the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to intervene.
The way it stands now, Wisconsin voters will have to show an acceptable ID to cast a ballot, but they will be able to get a temporary ID at a DMV office before the election.
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Increase in participation means decrease in Wisconsin ACT scores
MADISON -- Wisconsin students taking the ACT earned an average score of 20.5, slightly below the national average.
A state law which went into effect last year requires all 11th graders to take the test. That resulted in a drop in the average score from last year's 22.2. The ACT includes English, Reading, Science Reasoning and Math sections, with an optional writing exam.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has said requiring all high school juniors to take it will lead more students to consider higher education.
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Insanity plea possible in toddler's death
SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan Falls woman might plead insanity Monday afternoon, when she's arraigned for allegedly killing her 2-year-old son and hiding his body.
Police say they used a Taser stun gun to subdue 27-year-old Katlyn Kinateder when they first arrived at her home earlier this month -- and they later found her toddler without a pulse in a cardboard box wrapped in a blanket.
At her preliminary hearing, a police detective said Kinateder admitted that she "lost her mind," and voices told her that her toddler could not be alive anymore. Police say she used a plastic shopping bag to suffocate the youngster. Prosecutors expect Kinateder to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease.
(Raymond Neupert, WHBL, Sheboygan)
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Two teens killed in Milwaukee crash identified
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens killed in a car that split in half in Milwaukee have been identified as Demetrius Batchelor, Jr. and Latrey Hale. Both were 15, and both were said to be in the back seat of a car that slammed into a tree at high speeds Friday night.
The county medical examiner says a 17-year-old driver and another passenger in the front seat are both expected to survive, but they're hospitalized for now. The medical examiner said all four people in the car were thrown out as it hit the tree -- and the driver apparently tried avoiding the crash, as investigators say there were 60 feet of skid marks.
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Case continues to stall in alleged Milwaukee terrorist plot
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of plotting a terrorist attack at Milwaukee's downtown Masonic center is still in jail while his case keeps stalling.
Twenty-four-year-old Samy Hamzeh is charged with five counts of possessing machine guns and a silencer he allegedly bought from undercover FBI agents. The charges were filed in January, but the case has gone nowhere as the defense receives and translates numerous government recordings made in Arabic.
At a federal court hearing on Friday, prosecutor Paul Kanter said he gave 116 compact discs to the defense -- and lawyer Craig Albee will get eight more weeks to prepare various pretrial requests including one to release Hamzeh on bond, and the next hearing is set for Oct. 28. His case does not include terrorism charges, but prosecutors say Hamzeh tried protecting Islam by hoping to kill 30 Masonic members.
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Report: State employees get $9.7 million in bonuses, payments
MADISON -- About one of every seven state government employees received a merit pay increase or catch up payment during the fiscal year ending in July.
The Wisconsin State Journal says the payments went to 4,600 agency workers, or about 15 percent of that workforce. The payments totaled $9.7 million. That's about 2.5 times what was paid out the previous year, when a number of payments were held up due to budget issues.
Most of this year's payments went to workers in the departments of Natural Resources, Corrections, and Transportation.
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New Jersey woman sues Brewers for batting practice injuries
MILWAUKEE -- A New Jersey woman has sued the Milwaukee Brewers, claiming she might suffer permanent eye injuries after being hit by a foul ball at batting practice.
Dana Morelli says it happened while sitting down at her seat near third base before a game in 2014. The 47-year-old Morelli and her lawyer Michael Sperling accuse the Brewers of violating Wisconsin's "safe place law" that requires property owners to do what's reasonably necessary to protect visitors and employees.
Major League teams extended their protective netting this year after a number of fan injuries at Milwaukee and other parks -- and throughout the Majors, judges have sided with teams that include fine print warnings on tickets about the risk of injuries.
But Sperling says the warnings are not enough to meet Wisconsin law, and baseball should do more to protect fans at batting practice when players hit from cages and fans think they're safer. The suit seeks unspecified damages and the Brewers did not comment since the case is in litigation.
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Two killed in 13 Hours in Brown County traffic crashes
LAWRENCE -- Investigators in northeast Wisconsin are still looking into a pair of highway crashes that killed two people in Brown County 13 hours apart.
Hobart Lawrence Police say alcohol was an apparent factor when a 36-year-old Oneida man drove the wrong way on Interstate 41 and hit two vehicles about 2:30 Sunday morning. The wrong way motorist was killed, and the other two drivers had non-life threatening injuries.
Thirteen hours later, Brown County deputies said a 19-year-old passenger died when a vehicle left County Trunk Double N in the town of Glenmore and rolled -- and the 23-year-old driver had non-life threatening injuries.
Officials say alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the second death, and victims' names from both crashes were not immediately released.
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Delayed UW-Whitewater dorm is finally approved
WHITEWATER -- UW-Whitewater was hoping to open a new dormitory this fall to help boost its enrollment. But a contract for the 400-bed structure slowly moved through the state administration's approval process up until earlier this month, when Gov. Scott Walker approved it. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the delay this past week after it was mentioned at a recent UW Board of Regents' meeting -- but the administration says the regents' comments had nothing to do with the timing of the contract approval.
Whitewater now plans to build four new dorms, each with 400 beds, which will eventually replace an aging Wells Hall which has twin towers and rooms for 1,200 students. Design work is about to start on the first structure, and it's now due to open in the fall of 2019.
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Elderly woman charged in highway worker's death
MERRILL -- An 85-year-old Antigo woman is free on a signature bond, after being charged in the death of a highway worker in north central Wisconsin.
Mary Robinson faces one felony count of homicide by negligent driving in the death of 50-year-old Marcus Wydeven.
At her initial court appearance Friday in Lincoln County, Robinson waived the state's time limit for a preliminary hearing. She's due back in court Sept. 15 to determine how and when the case will proceed.
Officials say Wydeven was directing traffic through a construction zone on Highway 17 near Merrill when he was struck and killed in July of last year.
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Volleyball: Plum City splits home tri while working out the kinks (w/video)
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Plum City's Jasmine Bylander (11) jumps to block a kill attempt by Blair-Taylor's Carly Nelson during a home triangular on Tuesday. (Herald photo by Blaze Fugina)
The Plum City volleyball team is still working on some of its player positioning through the first few matches of the season schedule.
The effort continued on Tuesday in the Blue Devils’ home triangular versus Independence and Blair-Taylor. Plum City dropped its first match of the evening to Blair-Taylor 25-20, 25-19. But the second contest of the day had a better outcome for the Blue Devils.
Plum City defeated Independence 25-16 and followed that with a 25-23 win in the second to finish with a split in the triangular.
Afterward, the Blue Devils said they came out with a better effort in the Independence victory.
“I think we just came to play in the second game, in the first game we were kind of out of it and not ready to go,” senior setter Kailee Broeckert said.
The Blue Devils are playing under a new head coach in Marah Boyer this season. She is replacing Nanette Murray, who decided to step away from coaching after 12 seasons.
Boyer agreed that the Blue Devils played better in the victory over Independence. She liked the aggressive play in the second match, something she is working on with the team in the early portion of the season.
“More talking and playing as a team, they weren't so timid,” she said about the improvements. “They get a little timid and don’t go as hard. But once they get some confidence they do better.”
Boyer outlined where in the lineup the Blue Devils have been testing players in new positions.
Madelyn Schellhas played as a left side hitter last season but so far has played on the right side. Tayler Whipple has moved away from the libero position that she played last season. But Boyer said both girls might move back to their former positions.
The moves are Boyer’s effort to see where players can perform their best.
“Just to see where everyone fits well at,” Boyer said. “I know (previously) they were kind in their positions, and that was it. So it’s kind of interesting to see who does better in what position.”
The Blue Devils finished 1-7 in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference last season, ahead of only Glenwood City which was 0-8. Plum City has returned just about every varsity starter from last season besides Cheyanne Catura, Plum City’s lone all-conference player who graduated.
The returning experience has given the Blue Devils confidence that they can make improvements to climb the Dunn-St. Croix Conference ladder.
“We’re playing as a team,” junior Ellie Funk said. “Last year I think the team was like one person, this is more well-rounded.”
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The Prescott football team dropped to a 0-2 record on the season Friday with a 21-0 loss to St. Croix Falls.
Mistakes hurt the Cardinals in the non-conference loss. They turned the ball over four more times than St. Croix Falls and head coach Matt Smith said many of their potential scoring drives stalled because of missed blocking assignments or penalties.
Joe Roosen led Prescott’s offense by gaining 96 yards on 15 carries. Both Luke Murphy and Jonah Anderson played quarterback, and Anderson led the pair by going 2-for-5 for 32 yards.
Ty Henk led St. Croix Falls by rushing the ball 16 times for 143 yards of offense. Quarterback Alex Johnson, Henk and Clay Carney each scored one rushing touchdown for the Saints.
Smith credited outside linebackers Ty Sanford and Noah Kylander for doing a good job defending the edges on Friday. Sanford led the team with eight tackles, including one for a loss. Kylander and Aaron Lubich each had seven tackles, including one tackle for a loss from Lubich.
The schedule does not get much easier for the Cardinals as they start the Middle Border Conference schedule in Ellsworth on Friday. Ellsworth has won both of its games this season and has outscored opponents 94-14. Smith said the Cardinals need to focus in practice this week on playing some cleaner football.
“All-in-all, we are 0-2, but it’s not about our record,” Smith said. “We need to clean up some small mistakes and focus in on playing aggressive, fast football on both sides of the ball.”
Smith said Ellsworth will also pose a challenge defensively with a balanced offense that moves the ball with a rushing attack and through the air.
“We will need to be effective in defending them both the on the ground and in the air as they offer a variety the neither Rhinelander or (St. Croix Falls) showed,” Smith said. “On offense, we need to clean up the turnovers and finish drives to be successful.”
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PRESCOTT -- After hearing strong opinions from Lake Street residents at a public hearing in July, the Prescott City Council agreed to cover 50 percent of assessment costs to have Lake Street platted.
State statute allows only one way to special assess for an assessor’s plat, and that is based off land value of parcels.
The Council voted unanimously April 11 to move ahead with an assessor plat for Lake Street, performed by Cedar Corporation, not to exceed $60,000. The plat (defining the right-of-way) is necessary in order for the city to make improvements to the street. As one of Prescott’s first city streets, it does not currently follow its platted path.
According to July meeting minutes, “Usually you have a subdivision plat which will define the lots and public right-of-ways but with Lake Street there is not one document which defines the public right-of-way. A number of the lots on Lake Street have been created by certified survey maps.”
The city-owned beach, which is 633 feet long, was valued at $454,000, while the city property across from the turnaround (355 feet long) was valued at $135,300.
The council had originally decided that property owners would pick up 90 percent of the $60,000 tab with the city covering the other 10 percent. That was not acceptable to many residents.
Comments made by Lake Street residents during the public hearing ran the gamut. For example:
Doing an overlay of the street would not help with the utilities or stormwater system.
Originally it was thought the cost for the assessor’s plat would be equally divided among all of the property owners, but property owners on the river side are paying an inordinate amount of the special assessments.
If there are changes in existing right-of-way, the property owners would need to be paid for the property.
Maintenance of the entire street has been lacking, such as pot filling, no snow plowing nor street cleaning.
New title work done will need to be done for mortgages.
Problems with sanitary service at the wastewater treatment plant during high water and stormwater drainage.
Residents on the private drive were not included in the assessor plat even though they travel Lake Street to get to their property.
Blacktop is failing, but curb and gutter is not needed.
Lake Street residents pay the highest taxes in Prescott. Properties on Lake Street never sell because of the real estate taxes.
A number of residents have already put in curb and gutter on their own and this would be removed as part of a street project.
City officials said it’s not known if curb and gutter will be part of the street project yet.
Surveyor Jim Swanson assured residents they will work with residents who have already had their land surveyed who know where their survey stakes are.
There will be a 30-day waiting period for review of the plat and after that time if there are no issues the plat would be recorded.
Cedar Corporation engineer Greg Adams said the utilities in the street are old. City Administrator Jayne Brand also reminded the Council certain items must be addressed for the wastewater treatment plant’s permit and the amount of effluent going into the plant. Public Works Director Hank Zwart said there are cracks in the sewer lines and they’re not sealed at the manholes. Greg Adams stated eminent domain is not part of an assessor plat nor can there be any lot splits.
A motion to table the issue for 60 days failed, followed by another failed motion to approve the assessor plat for Lake Street with the city paying 70 percent of the special assessment costs.
The council finally consented to pay 50 percent of the special assessment costs.
”The city may never have to do another assessor plat as most of the land platted in the city is platted as a subdivision,” said Brand.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Aug. 3, 2016)
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TO THE EDITOR
The U.S. and other countries are spending large amounts of tax dollars to find “alien life” on other planets. We are traveling deeper into space and looking further than ever before. If this is an expensive hobby for our scientists to prove someone’s theory or justify one’s job, it seems a little excessive.
On another thought, what happens if they do find alien life somewhere? There has been fighting among humans as long as life has existed on planet Earth. Do they honestly think we will be able to get along with alien life from other planets better, or at all, than we do with humans from other countries or even our own country? If they do not use the same currency as we do, we won’t be able to buy them off by offering financial aid so they will be our friends.
I don’t have an opinion on the money spent on space research, but I do on the search for alien life. STOP LOOKING, we might find someone that would rather not be found.
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With the confirmation of the presidential candidates for the Republican and Democratic party (and subsequent disenfranchisements), it is clear now for most voters where the wasted vote will rest. I’d like to tell your readers about Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for President, and an
opportunity to vote FOR someone, rather than against.
Let’s address the elephant in the room first. The Libertarian party is the only other party whose presidential candidate will appear on all 50 state ballots. This means you can actually elect a Libertarian this year. When you consider the fact that current polling shows Gary Johnson is beating Trump amongst millennial, and Clinton amongst Independents, and you can see the base for an election win emerging. Nationally, Johnson is polling at 12 percent. If the candidate polls at 15 percent he must be included in the televised debates. At that point it becomes anybody's guess what happens.
Four years ago I proudly voted for Gary Johnson amidst cries of a wasted vote by family and friends. Today I am here to tell my family, friends and community, that voting for Gary Johnson was one of the proudest moments of my life; it was the moment I official broke free of the system. Fear, as I have said many times, is how the two parties keep you trapped.
Gary Johnson is the former Governor of New Mexico, and his running mate, Bill Weld, is the former Governor of Massachusetts. They both have more legislative experience than the other two candidates...combined. I think Gary Johnson makes a compelling argument this election, “Give us one term, America. If, after four years, you decide you don't like peace, prosperity and freedom, you can always vote a Trump or a Hillary back into office again.”
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Life is complicated, but that shouldn’t stop us from being a community.
A community should be tolerant of diversity. In most cases, I do not care what sexual activities people do in the privacy of their own homes. There are those that wish to be identified by those activities when they are in public, which is their choice, but I don’t really care. Those things, in my opinion, are better left to the privacy of your own relationships.
There are times I do care, like when those activities include a child, especially a prepubescent child. When a pedophile acts on their desires, they become a child molester. The sexual desire they have for hairless innocent boys and girls is not something they want normal people to know about, even though in many cases child molesters argue that the children they have had sexual intercourse with, some as young as 6 months, clearly enjoyed the experience and desired it. Or that they were “educating” them on their bodies in a healthy way. Children do not have the capacity to understand and make decisions about sex with an adult, which is why there are laws against it. In most cases, the community could have intervened earlier to prevent a real tragedy; there were signs.
Tragically, as a community, we have been so berated for identifying any differences in people that we are afraid to call out people that are different in an inappropriate way. I’m not promoting mob violence or vigilantism, what I am promoting is that when somebody is acting inappropriately the community needs to get together, expose them and take care of the rest of the community. Not just for pedophiles and child molesters, but domestic violence, drug use, drunk driving and any other offense. We must not be afraid to confront people for the right reasons, to help define our community by the things we will not accept and the way we protect the innocent. I am very proud to be part of such a great community. Are you?
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The article regarding land issues in Bay City several weeks ago was interesting: The President of the Board said, "We're ‘gonna’ do it, and it's ‘gonna’ be done right."
Right, as opposed to the way the sworn affidavit filings for those lots was done in 2008. That was done after David Meixner challenged the board's position on village streets vs. private driveways in 2007. Seems the board president tried to file a sworn affidavit asserting a village claim, but messed it up so completely that we're now paying to have the filing done again.
I guess if you're "gonna" condemn someone's land, purchase it at bargain prices and build a public trail through wetlands, you "gotta" do it right. Seems there's confusion at the village board level on what "doing it right" means. Doing it right, in my opinion, is not doing it at all. Don't condemn someone's land, don't force the sale to the village for less than the village could have purchased it several years ago, and don't build an unwanted nature trail through wetlands. A trail, according to a recent lecture at a board meeting, that was an "afterthought." A way to justify the "eminent domain" action and make the condemnation of someone's property appear a "public necessity." It'll be interesting to see how this "public necessity" is substantiated in court.
So, the issue of who owns the land that David Meixner purchased from the Tom Tyler Estate remains in contention. If that sounds strange, imagine how Mr. Meixner feels. He bought lots from the original owner's estate, and now the village board is attempting to condemn those lots so they can force him to sell them to the village for an "afterthought." An afterthought (according to the village attorney) that made it easier for the village to do an eminent domain procedure. Brilliant! Our village board fabricated a reason, to make it easier to legally take land, as stated by the Board President: "To make Bay City a better place."
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Residents of Emerald, in St.Croix County, are the latest among those trying to protect themselves and the St. Croix River from the threats of an industrial dairy expansion in the region.
Like highly contaminated Kewaunee County in northeastern Wisconsin, where 34 percent of the tested wells are undrinkable due to high nitrates, e-coli, or both -- this area of the state’s water is highly vulnerable due to its karst topography.
We’re experiencing the social and environmental devastation of CAFO’s, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, also referred to as “animal factories,” where thousands of animals are held in the confinement model, while the externalization of their costs, including massive amounts of manure -- are left on the industrialized landscape, and in the tainted air and water surrounding the operation.
Resistance to the threats of CAFO’s are often met with the statement that if you don’t support this agricultural model, you’re “anti-farming.” Areas struggling with poverty and disenfranchised citizenry are easy marks for the predatory behavior of the agri-business industrial model — and its venture wrapped up as “economic opportunity” for areas desolate and struggling.
“Economic opportunities” exist for very few. Setting up shop almost always spells hardship and harm for those who must reside near the operation who are subject to water and air quality contamination that exists where thousands of animals are placed, overtaxing the carrying capacity of the land with manure waste. Air quality issues are unregulated, offering no protection for citizenry left exposed.
The fragmentation of once peaceful communities is one of the first things residents experience -- the “fallout” of the CAFO; life long friends, church goers, family and community members begin to experience the contention and division brought by the industrialized dairy, while whispering the promises of betterment for a community: the ability to destroy not only the natural resources of the area, but lifelong relations and community cohesiveness. Chesapeake Bay, Yakima Valley, Des Moines, Iowa, and the dead zone in Green Bay, plagued by algae plumes, excessive high nitrates and e-coli indicate the inability for these mega operations and communities to co-exist.
St. Croix’s community, and the National Scenic Riverway, must be protected from the industrialized agribusiness dairy expansion that is proposed in this region. Protect your property values, the ones you love, the land, air and water where you live!
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Dairy farmers across Wisconsin are opening their mailboxes to find an unexpected envelope: “Share your opinion on the low dairy prices!” the outside reads. The envelope contains a Wisconsin Dairy Producers Survey that is destined for every dairy farm in the state of Wisconsin, inviting farmers to join the conversation about how to improve milk prices over the long haul.
Wisconsin Farmers Union developed the survey to gather input from Wisconsin dairy farmers on different options for dairy pricing reform.
“According to the National Ag Statistics Service, we have lost an average of a dairy farm every day in 2016 here in the state of Wisconsin,” said WFU President Darin Von Ruden. “With the price of milk below the cost of production, farms large and small are losing money every time they send a load of milk down the road. No other business thinks that operating at a loss is a normal state of affairs, and we shouldn’t either.”
Von Ruden urged dairy farmers to complete the survey right away and return it in the envelope provided.
“I’m a dairy farmer myself, so I know you’re busy, but please take 10 minutes to answer the survey and be part of the solution,” he said. “If we as dairy farmers don’t step up and try to improve the situation for ourselves and our neighbors, then who will?”
All individual survey responses will be kept confidential. WFU does plan to compile all of the responses together in order to explain the current dairy crisis to the public and state and federal policy leaders.
“It’s one thing to say, ‘times are tough in America’s Dairyland,’ but it’s more influential if we can back that up with some hard numbers,” Von Ruden said. “Members of our WFU dairy committee have told us that their pay prices are not keeping up with the cost of production, that they are paying higher transportation fees to ship their milk, that their land rents are increasing, and that the Margin Protection Program has done little to help in this time of low prices. We want to see whether these trends are widespread throughout the state.”
In conclusion, Von Ruden urged dairy farmers to make their voice heard.
“We hope that every dairy farmer in the state will open up that envelope and fill out the survey – every response counts.”
The return deadline for the survey is Aug. 31, and WFU hopes to have the results compiled by early fall.
Submitted by Wisconsin Farmers Union
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EDITORIAL (Aug. 10, 2016): The all county reunion is here: the Pierce County Fair
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The Herald staff looks forward to this week each year. It’s a chance to chat with people at our booth in the Round Barn, meet 4-H and Open Class exhibitors, watch local talent, observe the crowds enjoying the carnival and of course, decide which food booth is the best (the jury is still out on that one. It’s too hard to choose).
For four days, residents of this county can gather at the fairgrounds, catch up with old friends, sit in the shade awhile and take a break from the hectic speed life goes these days. No matter the year, the county fair stays the same for each generation: the delicious pie at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church stand, the hushed interior of the historic Round Barn, the colorful ribbons hanging from 4-Hers hard work, the quilt raffle in the Freier School, the roar of the demolition derby and the giggles and applause at the picnic shelter where performers charm.
Fair manager Ann Webb and groundskeeper Matt Kelly, as well as other fair staff and volunteers, should be commended for the overwhelming amount of work that goes into planning and preparing for this event. It all seems to go off without a hitch, but the effort behind this event is astounding. Thank you for all the hard work! Your meticulous attention to detail and care is evident.
The fair is really like the all-county reunion. It brings people together while showcasing the county’s best animals, food, talent, photography, flowers, vegetables and countless other projects. It’s a nice change of pace from an ever-demanding, frantic world.
The Herald booth will feature a couple of new games this year with chances to win prizes. Our brains are already contemplating the next Portraits in Pierce magazine, so suggestions for a theme are welcome. We invite you to check out other RiverTown publications (did you know we publish several magazines a year?)
Stop by and chat with us. We like to hear your comments and hope to meet you!
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Volleyball: Elmwood sweeps home quadrangular
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Elmwood's Tori Olson (left) and Hannah Feuker (right) jump to block a ball hit by Clear Lake's Rayne Vangsness during Thursday's quad at EHS. (Herald photo by Blaze Fugina)
If the Elmwood volleyball team was not ready for the season before Thursday, it is now.
The Raiders won three matches in their home quadrangular meet on Thursday against Pepin-Alma, Gilmanton and Clear Lake. But the wins were not always decisive with close sets throughout the quad.
Elmwood started out with a 26-24, 25-21 win versus Pepin-Alma. In match two, the Raiders defeated Gilmanton 26-24, 25-20.
The longest match of the night came when Clear Lake and Elmwood played in the evening’s final round. Elmwood fell behind early in the first set, which was won by Clear Lake 25-17. But they rebounded to take a back-and-forth set two 32-30 before closing out the match 15-11.
Head coach Megan Challoner said the Raiders are working on playing with more consistent intensity to avoid the close games they seem to find.
“They live and breathe based on making everybody’s heart drop a little bit,” Challoner said. “Every game that we play is within five, no matter if it is an amazing team, no matter if it is a team that struggles. So what the challenge is here is going to be to play at our level all the time.”
The Raiders played consistently long rallies versus Clear Lake in the final match on Thursday. Even with the slow start early, senior Addy Welch said they were most happy with their play in the last two sets.
“Clear Lake obviously matched our level, and I think we rose to that occasion,” Welch said. “I was kind of nervous with how we played at the beginning because again we were kind of slow. But I’m pretty satisfied with how we played.”
The Raiders are returning some depth in their front row hitters this season. Seniors Sarah Larson, Welch, Kylee Sabelko and junior Hannah Feuker were among the team’s leaders in kills last season. Sophomore Tori Olson is back after playing as a setter last season, and she is also expected to play some front row. Challoner said sophomore Rowan Rupakus will play some setter for the Raiders as well.
One challenge to the start of the Raiders’ season has been an injury to senior libero Mikayla Afdahl.
Challoner said Afdahl has tendinitis in her Achilles, and could be out for a month or longer.
“She was our all-conference player last year. She was seventh in the state for digs -- Division One through Four,” Challoner said. “So she is a big loss, she is a huge loss. So for the girls to come in, work together and figure it out is huge. It is going to be a good season if they can continue to work hard and do things together.”
The Elmwood players expect to be competitive this season with the core group of players they have returning. The experience has helped newcomers fit into the remaining roles as well.
“A lot of us are able to step up and help those new (players) come in and fill their role,” Welch said. “We are all able to support each other.”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Aug. 10, 2016)
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Social Security ‘bail-in’
TO THE EDITOR
“A bail-in is rescuing a financial institution on the brink of failure by making its creditors and depositors take a loss on their holdings. A bail-in is the opposite of a bail-out, which involves the rescue of a financial institution by external parties, typically governments using taxpayers’ money. Typically, bail-outs have been far more common than bail-ins, but in recent years after massive bail-outs some governments now require the investors and depositors in the bank to take a loss before taxpayers.” (Investopedia)
The Board of Trustees for Social Security (including the U.S. Treasury Secretary) reported that major parts of the program have already run out of money, and the rest of Social Security will run out in the next decade. They are admitting that they’re bankrupt and unable to keep their promises to taxpayers.
Since about half of Americans have nothing saved for retirement and will be completely dependent on SS when they retire, this is going to cause major crises. Not to fret, geniuses in government always have a fix.
A couple of weeks ago, a new bill was introduced on the floor of congress that, just like past dangerous legislation, i.e. USA Patriot Act, this bill has a catchy acronym. It’s called the Save Up Accounts Act, which stands for “Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient, Universal, Pension Accounts Act”. This is a “bail in.”
Save Up forces certain employers and businesses in the United States, including many small businesses, to start contributing a fixed amount of money, per employee, into a brand new national retirement fund. For the average employee wage of $50,000, the employer would have to pay another 2 percent tax. Remember, employers are already paying 6.2 percent to Social Security.
This illustrates classic government thinking. Their track record of handling a government-managed retirement plan sucks. And again, the best solution these parasites can come up with is to raise your taxes, steal more money and start another wasteful program. Their logic “If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying the same failed tactics.”
American citizens and businesses cannot afford to “bail out” or “bail in” anymore failures.
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When an elected official chooses to repeatedly serve the interests of a political party and its wealthy, out-of-state donors rather than the citizens who elected that official, then it’s high time we stop voting for the incumbent. The people of Senate District 10—and their children—are not being served by our elected representative.
Sheila Harsdorf says she’s concerned about tightening the budget and keeping taxes low. Really? Do numbers add up differently in Madison? Harsdorf voted to cut $250 million from the UW-System. She voted for less general state aid for our public schools than they got six years ago. But she and her party cronies also found enough money to fund $400 million for a sports stadium in Milwaukee. How is giving money to hedge-fund manager-owners of a professional sports team over 300 miles away from our district ever going to benefit us, the constituents who elected her? Somehow, Harsdorf thought spending another $48 million on voucher schools made more sense than funding our own excellent local public schools.
When elected officials directly undermine the success of local communities, ignoring our goals, then it’s time for us to vote for people who will put our concerns first. There’s an important election Nov. 8: vote! Vote for people who will make our lives, our children’s lives, and our communities their highest priority.
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TO THE EDITOR
I am excited that Diane Odeen has decided to run for State Senate in the fall. Diane is exactly the kind of person we need representing us in Madison. Diane grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She moved to River Falls in the early 90’s with her husband and they raised their two daughters there. Diane has made it a priority to give back to her community, serving as vice-chair of the local education foundation, volunteering as a member of the Rotary Club, and serving on the River Falls City Council.
Most importantly, I know we can trust Diane to make education a priority. Diane knows that we can't continue to cut funding for our public schools as well as our tech colleges and universities. Educating our children should be one of our most important priorities, not an afterthought. I keep hearing our current Senator say she supports education, but the truth is Sheila Harsdorf keeps voting with the majority that prioritizes everything but education. I know Diane wouldn't vote to cut the UW System, including UW-River Falls and UW-Stout, by $250 million or support legislation that spends $400 million of taxpayers’ money on a new basketball arena in Milwaukee.
I support Diane Odeen because she knows that the best way to improve our economy for the next generation is to support public education.
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At the Plum City blood drive, 66 donors came to donate. There were only six deferrals at this draw. The blood donations received translate into saving 177 lives.
Pins earned at the drive include Mary Wieser (4-gallon), Sue Delman (5-gallon) and Steve Brunner (9-gallon).
Those who gave life-saving donations were Connie Ahlers, Kaitlyn Ahlers, Ann Bechel, Bernadine Bechel, Helen Bechel, Jill Bechel, Marilyn Brown, Theresa Brunner, Jerome Buerkle;
Steve Carlson, Roger Castleberg, Megan Challoner, Norma Chilson, Brandon Clare, Kevin Coulson, Pat Coulson, Angie Craighton, Bob Deglman, Dale Elbe;
Lisa Fesenmaier, Char Fetzer, Bernie Frederickson, Rod Galampe, Sally Grape, Lonnie Harmon, Barb Hartung, Harvey Helmer, Donald Heit, Alisha Hines;
Marlene Holmstadt, Norma Holmstadt, Carla Hutter, Mary Jensen, Therese Kane, Miranda Kernstock, Steve King, Janet Kopp, Gary Lecheler, Julie Lifto;
Renee Linse, Tristan Linse, Billy Mark, Todd Mark, Paul McDonough, Ricci Myer, Joan Nabbefeld, Cindy Oelke, Scott Pelzel, Bob Pommerening;
James Rice, Kari Richardson, Tuvara Riley, Wyatt Rogers, Rita Schell, Jerry Serum, Abby Solfest, Desiree Stafford, Bradley Sonnentag, Kim Sweeney;
Morgan Traynor, Yvonne Traynor, Anna Waltz and Dan Wieser.
Thank you for the Plum City Legion for the use of the hall, set-up and take-down teams, volunteer workers, callers and Immanual Lutheran Church ladies for providing food.
The next scheduled blood drive will be held Monday, Oct. 31.
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While waiting for the village board in Bay City to proceed with the condemnation of David Meixner's land, I contacted someone who knows a thing or two about the land and the fish markets that used to be on Meixner's property. I spent several hours with the son of Dale Dosdall -- Dale was one of the original owners of the land and the markets. Frank and Cathy Dosdall have spent years collecting stories, letters and pictures of the land and fish markets, and it turns out Frank's knowledge of things differs from what James Turvaville and the village legal counsel have written.
Let's start with the claim that "Fish Market Street" and the "Loop Road" are village streets. According to Frank Dosdall, both were private, not public, roadways cleared by his grandfather, O.E. Dosdall, the Lipinskis, and others to access the ponds and markets. They were never public streets. And the fire department bringing electricity and piping to the "artesian well" to fill fire trucks: Wrong again! Ralph Sorenson (a relative of a fish market owner) did that, not the fire department. He did that to pump water into "live well" trucks prior to shipping the fish. Ralph was a volunteer fireman. Prior to using the well, the department filled the trucks at the sluice running to Lipinski's pond with a pump, hose and filter. Ralph arranged the use of the well: it was cleaner and faster.
And the bridge over the sluice leading to "Lipinski's Pond"-- it appears Mr. Turvaville's use of the word "vehicles" is misleading. That bridge, built by the landowners to access "Park Street," was not a public bridge. It could never carry an automobile. Perhaps a horse drawn buggy or wagon, but never a car. And the wooden walkway... it's a couple of boards bolted down to aging concrete. That's all.
Next week, I'll expose more interesting discrepancies the board and its legal counsel are handing out. In my opinion, family history and family ownership offer a more accurate story than the boyhood memories of a mere village resident.
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The Ellsworth volleyball team had an opportunity to play several matches at the Menomonie Sprawl season-opening tournament last weekend.
The Panthers started the tournament with a 2-2 record on Friday. Ellsworth lost by scores of 2-1 to Rice Lake and Grantsburg before rebounding to defeat River Valley 2-1 and Elk Mound 2-0.
On Saturday, Ellsworth beat Barron and St. Croix Falls before wrapping up the tournament with a 2-0 loss to Altoona.
Ellsworth finished second in the bronze division.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Aug. 24, 2016)
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Getting away with murder
TO THE EDITOR
Pierce County is the place to go to commit murder and get away with it. I mean, what is in our water that caused the jury to let Milberg off the hook for the deaths of two children, one being her daughter? Did investigators not do their homework in that case or the jury of my peers just can’t think?
I was told that it was a show of compassion to let her go because she suffered for losing her daughter. I get that. But there are consequences for our actions. Maybe our investigators need to be re-schooled in how to conduct investigations or the DAs office is incompetent.
What has happened to our system in this county? We destroy the life of a person who is not taking care of his dogs which were dying at his hands and saddle him with debt but allow a killer to go free. Do we care more about dogs than people or are they on an equal footing? God forbid. Maybe Mr. West suffers from mental illness which may be evidenced by the condition of his home and business but the system has “killed” him and now the woman, who shot her lover, did not call 911 but took time to dispose of his body and possibly hook up with the guy who disposed of it, is going to be free? Oh, but I was defending myself from this maniac. Wait a minute! Not too fast! She suffers from the Stockholm syndrome. But not quite because Stockholm syndrome has to do with a victim of kidnapping who develops love and trust for the kidnapper.
Kuehni meticulously disposed of the body without much forethought because his family would find out that he was missing. Hiding evidence is guilt of wrongdoing. As a child when I stole something that was not mine, I usually hid it and looked at it only when I was alone. Eventually I was found out because my friend found the item missing from his room. There is more to this story than we know.
It’s been exciting for me over the last few months to share the details of our new Wisconsin community solar garden program -- Solar*Connect Community – with friends, neighbors and community members. It’s a uniquely locally‐sourced community garden program available to every Xcel Energy electricity customer in Wisconsin. And you don’t need to install anything on your roof, or maintain an expensive array.
These solar gardens are built, managed and maintained by one of Xcel Energy’s developer partners and then connected to the local power grid in western Wisconsin. Each one‐megawatt garden will be roughly the size of seven football fields and have more than 3,200 panels.
So how does it work? There is a one‐time fee to get you signed up with your subscription. When the solar gardens go online, your home or business receives a credit for the production from the portion of the garden you subscribed to – offsetting your monthly bill and lowering your amount due. Those credits last for 25 years and there is never anything else to pay. No maintenance of panels. No replacing equipment. No screwing holes into your roof.
In fact, the Village of North Hudson became the first community to sign up for Solar*Connect Community and subscribed to enough solar to offset 50 percent of the use at the Village Hall.
You too can get started for as little as $356 for a 200 watt subscription which would produce enough energy to offset about 3 percent of an average home’s usage. If you want to subscribe to more than that – up to 100 percent of your annual use – you can do that too.
At Xcel Energy, we continue to transform the energy system to cleaner sources by investing even more in solar and wind. For the past 12 years we have been the nation’s leader in wind energy and by 2030 we anticipate providing 63 percent of our energy from carbon‐free sources.
If you are interested in finding out more about Solar*Connect Community for your home or business, please call our Energy Expert Team at 1‐800‐824‐1688 or visit our website at xcelenergy.com/SolarConnectCommunity.
Thank you.
As a few politicians and a few round table participants spread their negative attitude and projections it is hard to have Faith in the Future. Everything they preach is negative except for their solutions and contributions to society which is normally based on personal satisfaction.
If you don’t believe it, all you have to do is ask them. They are professionals in every field of expertise. Their negative philosophy affects people’s attitudes like a cancer. It is easier to join in with their negativity than to give hope by being a little bit positive about the future.
This morning I had a negative professor offer me a $100 bet that everything is going to turn to crap. I wanted to ask him, if he is so sure, has he withdrew his savings and cashed out his investments in his retirement or is he just preaching it in hopes he is wrong?
When I was young, my dad gave a similar offer to my Uncle Peter about the outcome of the Kennedy/Nixon campaign. Dad felt if Kennedy won, he would win either way.
Just when I start to lose Faith in the Future, I see a young lady at the Pierce County Fair, about 8 years old, walk up to an elderly gentlemen wearing what appeared to be a Veteran’s Cap, stick out her hand to shake his and say, “Thank you for your service,” and then she strolled away. The emotions I felt for that elderly gentlemen will stay with me for rest of my life. That’s where the Faith in the Future lies, not in the negative preaching of the aged.
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Sitting in the August village board meeting in Bay City, I watched something very unusual. It humbled me, and it should have done the same to those five men on the board.
The subject being discussed was the dredging of our bay. After an update from Cedar Corporation on the project, the representative asked if there were questions or comments.
Sitting one table in front of mine was David Meixner. After several questions from board members, he asked to speak and was recognized by the board president. Mr. Meixner has been involved with the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance and offered some helpful advice to the board regarding potential aid for financing the dredging project. He explained some finance information, revealed a recent decision by the Corps of Engineers for a new study of the lake and said that there might be a way for Bay City to partner with these other organizations for the dredging. In closing, he told the board that if there was any way he could be of service, he'd be happy to help.
After 18 months of malicious accusations, and threats involving the condemnation and forced sale of his property by the village board, this guy was offering to help those same people with their problems. Could you do that? Would you do that? If the village board treated you, as they've treated Mr. Meixner, would you willingly put aside your grievances and help them with one of their problems? Apparently, David Meixner is the kind of person who would do exactly that.
I can only hope that those five men understood what he was doing. It should be obvious that citizens like him are a rare and valuable part of our community. If the board understands that, it should dispense with this wasteful, and potentially expensive process of condemnation of Meixner's land and work with him to find a way that will satisfy both parties.
Later, I asked Mr. Meixner why he'd willingly help the board.
"It's not about the board," he said. "It's about what's right, and good for Bay City!"
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The Corpse flower is showing signs that it will bloom once again in the UW-River Falls greenhouse. The last time it bloomed was 2013. When it blooms it emits an odor similar to rotting flesh. (Photo courtesy of Kathy M Helgeson)
RIVER FALLS -- The corpse flower at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is entering its blooming cycle and estimated to bloom within 7 to 10 days. The corpse flower previously bloomed three years ago in August 2013 and for the first time in October 2010.
The UWRF titan arum or corpse flower seed was received from UW-Madison in 2001. A large rare flower named for its rotting flesh smell emitted as it blooms, the corpse flower has a blooming cycle that can span from several years to several decades. Typically, the bloom lasts only a few hours. The plant’s rotten meat odor is strongest at night in order to attract carrion beetles and flies to pollinate it. The corpse flower at UW-River Falls is unique in that it has bloomed three times in the past six years with about three years between each bloom.
Dan Waletzko, greenhouse and field plot manager, estimates the flower is growing 1.5-2 inches a day and as of Friday, Aug. 26, was 28.5 inches tall. He anticipates the plant to grow to between 40-48 inches before blooming in 7-10 days.
Updates and more information about the corpse flower can be found on the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) home page at www.uwrf.edu/CAFES or the CAFES Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UWRF.CAFES.
The public is welcome to visit the greenhouse to view (and smell) the flower. Regular hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hours may be extended depending on interest and the time of blooming. Large groups are encouraged to call ahead as viewing space may be limited. The UWRF greenhouse is located behind the Agricultural Science building off South Third Street. Those wishing to view the flower before the opening should park in metered parking lot J. The day of opening, after 4:30 p.m., lots G (south of Hathorn Hall) and H (south of Agricultural Science building and the Engineering Annex) will be open to the public.
For more information, email Waletzko at [email protected] or call 715-425-4888.
Submitted by UW-River Falls
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EDITORIAL (Aug. 24, 2016): Not hard up for news, and grateful for it
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“You must be pretty hard up for news if you have to publish that,” a woman recently said in the Herald office who was not pleased that her friends had seen a traffic citation in the newspaper.
Actually, no, that’s definitely not the case. It’s hard to keep up with a county full of news and a small staff, so reporters don’t sit around scheming about who they can make angry this week by highlighting their lapse in driving judgement. There are much more important things to do. If a traffic citation is the biggest worry on your plate, you’re doing better than many.
But law enforcement actions are a matter of public record, which the newspaper reports. The simple truth is, if you don’t want to be in the paper for a crime or traffic infraction, don’t commit one.
A story out of St. Croix County this week however, is the perfect example of why it’s valuable to publish law enforcement actions and crime. Tips led to the arrest of a man who is suspected of committing several church burglaries. If that story hadn’t been reported, if the sheriff’s department hadn’t released the information, the man most likely wouldn’t have been caught yet. People read news, share it and that can lead to tips. That’s one way social media and newspapers are similar.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hudson, First Lutheran Church in New Richmond, Redeemer Lutheran Church in the town of St. Joseph and Prairieview Church in the town of Star Prairie were all hit by the burglar. Cash and musical equipment was stolen, while others suffered expensive damage.
People look out for each other in the small towns of Pierce County. You check in on your neighbors, you care about what they’re doing, you want to keep each other safe. Knowing what is going on around town, even if it’s not the most pleasant thing, is called being prepared and aware.
Another question the Herald is often asked is “Don’t you want to publish good stories? I suppose not because they don’t sell.”
Totally untrue. Good stories sell and the newspaper publishes them. There’s no time to delve into the fact in this editorial how subscriptions and newsstand sales aren’t how newspapers make money anyway. Ads bring in the needed revenue. But back to the point.
Look through this week’s paper. What will you find? A feature on the new Prescott High School, an introduction to new staff in Ellsworth schools, a photo montage of El Paso Days’ parade; features on Jack Hines, officer Jackie Ryden, River City Stitch and the most Admired Senior Citizens in Pierce County; sports stories about tennis, football and cross country; and more. Looks like a long list of “good” stories, doesn’t it?
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Many merchants still swiping long after deadline to switch to new credit, debit card technology
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FARGO — They're in most everyone's wallets, but the next generation of credit and debit cards aren't accepted everywhere — long after the deadline for merchants to stop swiping and start reading chips.
EMV cards, short for Europay-Mastercard-Visa, have been around since 1994 and used in many countries since the early 2000s. But the cards, which have an embedded chip that encrypts transactions and boosts security, are relatively new in America.
Switching to EMV has been in the works for years, gaining urgency with big data breaches, including the 2013 Target breach that affected 40 million customers.
Instead of requiring the change, the U.S. opted for a liability shift on Oct. 1, 2015 — after that, merchants unwilling or unable to accept new cards were liable for fraudulent charges when the lower-tech magnetic stripes were swiped.
"The risk is not that big yet, but it's growing," said Dan Fisher, president and CEO of Fargo-based technology and payment consulting firm Copper River Group.
Nearly 11 months later, Fisher said only half of America's point-of-sale terminals accept chip payment.
Slow change
Even merchants that want EMV might not be capable yet, according to Bill Russell, executive vice president of banking services for Bell Bank.
Heavy demand led to long delays in getting new equipment, he said, while chains might require companywide software upgrades before the new readers work.
"It's a combination of all those things that has made the accessibility that's out there so low," he said.
It's also a complicated and time-consuming change, according to Carrie Lick, interim deposit administration and serving solutions manager for Gate City Bank.
"There's more involved than just plugging it in and dipping your card," she said. "Retailers have to install special software and go through a certification process."
Fisher said the processors that merchants and financial institutions use for card transactions are a big reason for the delayed rollout. Many processors weren't ready on time or have been slow to change.
That's why customers may be asked to swipe their card even when a store has chip-reading terminals — the machine is ready, but the processor or store software isn't.
Banks generally wanted EMV as early as possible because of the liability shift, Fisher said. That's a big deal when card fraud topped $11 billion globally in 2012 and counterfeit card fraud was on the rise in America.
In countries that went to EMV, banks saw a 40 to 50 percent cut in debit card fraud, he said.
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Kuehni to be charged again with homicide, will be released on bail
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Rose Marie Kuehni smiles at family members in court Wednesday after a hearing where it was learned that she will be released on a surety bond, but retried on a second-degree homicide charge in the death of Douglas Bailey. (RiverTown Multimedia photo by Mike Longaecker)
The Prescott woman who admitted to shooting her boyfriend in self-defense last week will be retried on a second-degree homicide charge, but will be released from jail as her next trial looms.
James Duvall, the Buffalo-Pepin county judge presiding over the case of Rose Marie Kuehni, ordered her release during a Wednesday hearing in Pierce County Circuit Court. Terms of her release require Kuehni’s parents to each sign a surety bond, which puts them on the hook for $20,000 if she flees.
“We’ve got someone with a stake in the venture if things start going south,” Duvall said.
The judge’s decision was preceded by an announcement from Assistant Pierce County District Attorney Bill Thorie that he will re-try Kuehni on the second-degree homicide charge.
A Pierce County jury last week convicted Kuehni of hiding a corpse, but did not convict her of first- or second-degree homicide charges. While the jury acquitted her of first-degree intentional homicide in the Nov. 22, 2015, shooting death of Douglas Bailey, it was deadlocked on the second count, allowing it to be retried in court.
“That is our decision, your honor,” Thorie told Duvall on Wednesday.
On the issue of bail, defense attorney Mark Gherty sought for Kuehni to be released on a signature bond. He argued that as a mother of an 11-year-old son, she is not a flight risk. Gherty said Kuehni -- a construction consultant -- will be living with her mother in Pepin and has secured work through her uncle doing online reviews of construction plans.
“She’s been in custody for 245-plus days,” Gherty said. “This is a situation where in the interest of justice, she is not a flight risk.”
Until the hearing, Kuehni had been held in Pierce County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.
Thorie contended that Kuehni has been found guilty at trial of hiding a corpse -- a felony crime that he said supports an argument to revoke her bond altogether. He said that if the judge were to consider releasing her, that he require electronic monitoring.
“Something that has more of a control on the defendant,” Thorie said, “than just living in the basement of her mother’s home.”
Duvall agreed to release her on the $20,000 surety bond with conditions.
“We live in a great country, and that country is governed by laws,” the judge said, citing the U.S. Constitution. “One of the things the Constitution says is people are innocent until proven guilty. Those aren’t just words.”
It made sense to hold Kuehni on cash bail while she awaited trial on first-degree homicide charges -- charges the jury did not convict her of, the judge noted.
“The level of her incentive to disappear is significantly different than it was the last time we had this discussion,” Duvall said.
The judge said he doesn’t believe Kuehni is a danger to the public.
“Do I really think she’s going to go out and shoot somebody again? I don’t,” he said.
Duvall added that he hopes Kuehni does not face intimidation while she is out on bond.
Terms of Kuehni’s release prohibit her from traveling out of state or more than 10 miles from where she’ll be living in Pepin.
“You want to walk down to the river and watch the river go by -- you can do that,” he said.
She can travel outside those boundaries, however, if she is accompanied by either her mother or her father.
Duvall’s order prohibits Kuehni from contacting Clarence Hicks -- the man who allegedly disposed of the box containing Bailey’s body -- and requires her to be monitored by a GPS system that she must pay for.
Any contact Kuehni may have with her son will be subject to family court proceedings, Duvall said.
Jury options
The hearing also provided the first look at how things may proceed as Kuehni’s next trial awaits. Asked by Duvall if attorneys had considered the prospect of new parameters for the jury, Gherty said he had.
He said he plans to file a motion this week to cull a jury from outside the county where the charges are filed. Gherty said he is opting for that versus a change in venue -- where the trial is held in a different county.
Gherty said he is concerned about comments being posted on the Pierce County Herald in the wake of the jury’s decision.
“The vitriol has been thrown about,” he said.
Also discussed at the hearing was the status of the jury’s conviction on hiding a corpse. Kuehni was accused of placing Bailey’s body in a box, along with a second box containing his belongings, and then driving it to Illinois. Hicks allegedly took the boxes back to his home state of Kentucky and pushed them down a remote mountain; he is also charged in Pierce County with hiding a corpse.
Gherty said that since Kuehni was not convicted of either homicide charge, one of the two requirements for convicting her of hiding a corpse was not fulfilled. In order to reach that conviction, it must be proved that it was done to conceal a crime.
“At this point, there’s been no crime that she’s been convicted of,” Gherty said.
Duvall said that argument warrants further discussion, but noted that evidence suggests Kuehni transported a corpse out of state and failed to report a death.
“Those are both criminal statutes,” the judge noted.
He concluded that sentencing on the hiding-a -corpse conviction would be put on hold until the next trial is resolved.
Gherty also asked Duvall if new motions would be fair game in a new trial. Specifically, he wondered if testimony offered at the first trial from a Peoria, Ill., detective could come into play. The detective testified that he lied to Kuehni in order to establish rapport -- a conversation that led to her eventual jailhouse confession.
Duvall said he would consider motions, but hinted that he didn’t see Gherty’s concerns gaining traction.
“It happens all the time,” he said of law enforcement using lies in the course of duty, offering an example. “Cops knock on the door and go, ‘Pizza!’”
Still, Duvall said, “You file whatever motions you want.”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Aug. 17, 2016)
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TO THE EDITOR
In regards to the cartoon in last week's paper I felt a need to comment. It shows Jesus’ statue in Rio with fingers crossed hoping for a peaceful event.
It is ludicrous bordering on blasphemy to think He who is the rock of faith would "cross" His fingers. What He is looking for is your prayers not only for safe event but prayers for the nations. Our nation in particular is in dire need of prayer since our country has turned from Him who is our only hope. 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If My people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." I hope it's not too late.
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I have often repeated that “When all else fails the elite, they go to war,” and since we are experiencing a global economic collapse, war seems to be on the minds of many.
Ever since Bush launched the War on Terror, after 9/11, the march toward the next Great War was underway.
Under the guise of a humanitarian mission, Obama and allies launched a war that overthrew Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, leaving the most prosperous nation in Africa in ruin, chaos and despair, a breeding ground for terrorists.
Following Libya, Obama and allies launched another humanitarian mission to overthrow the president of Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, by arming “moderate rebels.” Over 400,000 Syrians have been killed, half the population displaced, and 5 million refugees have fled the bloodshed.
After 14 years of War on Terror, with millions killed and entire nations destroyed, conditions for radicalization and revenge, fertilized by mass destruction, torture, poverty, desperation and hopelessness, they are pushed to the edge by foreign invaders. I have often repeated that “When people lose everything and have nothing left to lose, they lose it!”
Remember Obama’s 2013 State of the Union promise that “By the end of next year, our war in Afghanistan will be over”? We still have 8,400 troops there. Remember in August 2014 “As Commander in Chief, I will not allow the United States to be dragged into fighting another war in Iraq” also “No boots on the ground?” There are now over 6,000 troops there, fighting another war in Iraq. An all too accommodating press allows Obama to keep masquerading as the Nobel Peace Prize president.
Obama has ramped up Bush’s CIA drone-killing program, to a point where it violates the Geneva Conventions and international law, because they kill innocents beyond the battlefield.
Obama hit the campaign trail “Ready to pass the baton” to Clinton, who he said “will never hesitate to use force when it is necessary.”
Indeed, throughout the world Obama has not hesitated to “Use force,” which has brought the U.S. closer to war with China and Russia, who are building stronger military ties.
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In Bay City, the president of the board, and the village legal counsel have made a number of questionable claims painting David Meixner as the "villain" causing problems. If these claims are false, and we believe them, it harms David Meixner's reputation. I'd like to address a couple of those claims, and clear up these fabrications.
To begin, both the board president and the village legal counsel have written that David Meixner placed "pillars" in what they insist is a public street, the dirt road they call Fish Market Street. Here's the truth: David Meixner never put those pillars there. But the two men who bought that land from the Lipinskis did. Frank Dosdall says John Kramer and Jim Kelly put those pillars up to keep people from driving into the sluice. It was an insurance issue. Like Mr. Meixner, they were concerned with underage drinkers who used that dirt road for late night parties. They placed the pillars there to avoid an accident and lawsuit. In a letter published by Mr. Loberg, he references a "public boat landing" just south of the Meixner home. "Still visible" he states, "even though Meixner put up pillars in the middle of the road leading to this landing perhaps seven years ago or so." Now that we know the truth about those pillars, let's clear up this business about a "public boat landing."
According to Frank Dosdall, there was never a public boat landing there! He, and a couple of his boyhood friends, cleared enough of the shoreline to land their own boats there. It was "NEVER A PUBLIC BOAT LANDING!"
To help justify their "eminent domain" action, the president of the board and the village legal counsel want to paint David Meixner as the villain. The truth is that their claims couldn't hold the water that recently covered that nature trail they dreamed up. And, there's more. But the paper only allows me 350 words a week to shoot holes in this bizarre attempt to take David Meixner's land from him.
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With Donald Trump constantly getting free media coverage it’s with some reluctance that I feel the need to weigh in on his recent remarks about Hillary Clinton and the “second amendment people.” Need I emphasize that some take permission from authoritarian “leaders” to redress grievances actively?
Self-fulfilling prophecies take on a quality of righteous indignation if verbal permission is granted by a loose tongue. No matter his motivations, there is a dangerous and growing autocracy surrounding Trump. And we risk a kakistocracy, government by the least qualified, most unprincipled citizens
I hope Americans do not allow Trump a stranglehold on this nation. If he succeeds in the November election, woe be to the world as his deleterious influence spreads.
River Falls
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A River Falls driver clocked at more than 120 mph was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attempting to flee officers while driving drunk.
Nicholas D. Carlson, 35, was arrested at about 11 p.m. after a high-speed pursuit that began on Interstate 94 and continued on to Highway 35 in River Falls.
St. Croix County prosecutors charged Carlson on Thursday with two felonies: fleeing or eluding an officer and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. He’s also charged with OWI-third offense, THC possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping -- all misdemeanors.
St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman ordered Carlson to post a $1,000 cash bond at his initial appearance Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint:
The incident began while a St. Croix County sheriff’s deputy was running radar on eastbound I-94 drivers and spotted a silver sports car allegedly passing traffic in the middle lane. The car was first clocked at 89 mph, then 93 mph and, lastly, 98 mph.
The deputy gave chase and tried pulling the car over as it headed south on Highway 35 toward River Falls. The car didn’t stop, prompting the deputy to alert River Falls police.
A River Falls officer staged along Highway 35 clocked the car -- a 2007 Mercedes Benz -- at 122 mph. It was also witnessed nearly striking another vehicle in traffic.
The driver, later identified as Carlson, pulled over at the overpass for Highway 65 in River Falls, where he was ordered out of the vehicle at gunpoint and arrested without further incident. Officers suspected him to be impaired and conducted field sobriety tests, which he failed.
Suspected marijuana was found in the car, along with a Korstog assault rifle in the trunk.
Carlson submitted to a breath test, which revealed a 0.18 blood-alcohol content -- more than twice Wisconsin’s legal limit of 0.08.
Pierce County officers who assisted in the stop noted that they had been involved in two pursuits in the past month with a silver Mercedes. In both instances, that vehicle evaded capture.
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Clyde's Corner in Beldenville is home to the Jerk Burger, the winner of the inaugural Ellsworth Area Burger Battle benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pierce County. (Photo courtesy of Kellie Burrows)
Kellie Burrows, senior community manager for Relay For Life (left) and Mary Hofland, Relay For Life Burger Battle coordinator (far right) presented Clyde’s Corner owner Jerad Erlandson and bar manager Lara Score with a plaque Thursday, Aug. 25, declaring Clyde’s the Burger Battle winner of 2016. (Herald photo by Sarah Young)
BELDENVILLE -- The voters have spoken. Clyde’s Corner’s Jerk Burger has been crowned king of the inaugural Ellsworth Area Burger Battle.
The American Cancer Society partnered with seven area restaurants to sell punch cards raising money for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pierce County. Punch cards were sold for a $30 donation; 100 punch cards were sold totaling $3,000.
“The money will be used to support local cancer survivors and caregivers through research, free wigs, free rides and a 24/7 hotline with a live person,” said Relay For Life Senior Community Manager Kellie Burrows.
Punch card holders could bring the card to each restaurant June 1 through July 31 and receive one free featured burger. When the contest ended July 31, participants voted online for their favorite beef creation.
Clyde’s Corner (W7409 Hwy. 65, Beldenville) owner Jerad Erlandson said their winning burger was inspired by trips with his wife Sara to Jamaica. The burger was marinated in Jamaican jerk sauce and topped with red wine vinaigrette cole slaw. They served 90 total.
“We ‘Wisconsinized’ it,” said Erlandson. “It was a little too spicy by itself, but the red wine vinaigrette tones it down a bit.”
Erlandson told Burrows Clyde’s is a definite participant next year. Burrows hopes the contest will catch on the way it has in River Falls, where punch cards sell out almost as soon as they’re issued.
”The burger battle is very popular in River Falls and they just wrapped up their fourth year. Not to mention a great deal!” Burrows said.
Other area restaurants who stepped up to the plate to raise money in the fight against cancer include:
Broz Bar (455 E. Wall St., Ellsworth) -- Mottz Burger, with marinara sauce with oregano and mozzarella cheese and topped with deep fried tomato basil mozzarella cubes.
Gas-Lite (W8945 Hwy. 10, Ellsworth) – Pizza Burger, seasoned with Peep’s pizza seasoning on sourdough toast with pizza sauce, cheese curd crumbles, mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, onions and peppers
Just Ka’s (325 W. Main St., Ellsworth) – the Mel Burger topped with mushrooms, Swiss and two onion rings, drizzled with bourbon sauce.
Lawton Bar & Grill (N6499 Hwy. 63, Beldenville) – Burger with American cheese and coleslaw.
The Valley Bar & Grill (W10299 Hwy. 10, Prescott) -- The Valley Burger topped with bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheese, fried onions and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Bendilly’s (N4306 Hwy. 63) -- The Bendilly’s Burger is topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, Swiss, American cheese and mayo.
Who will be the winner next year?
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Jack Hines is pictured with his Hall of Fame plaque that will hang at the National Auctioneers Museum in Overland Park, Kansas. (Herald photo by Naomi N. Lugo)
ELLSWORTH -- “Mr. Hines, it is our pleasure to welcome you into a unique group of men and women,” said Benny Fisher during the Aug. 4 induction ceremony for the National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. This year, Ellsworth’s own Jack Hines was inducted as a 2016 honoree.
It was a surprise for Hines to be honored this year.
"It took me completely right off my feet," said Hines about the night of the ceremony.
That wasn’t the only surprise for Hines that evening. During his speech he paused, recognizing those who were joining him on the stage: his family. His wife Shirley and five of his children turned out to support the patriarch. His family had known for a whole year that he would be the recipient this year, but were able to keep it a surprise until that moment.
“I am very very honored to receive this award,” said Hines during his acceptance speech, “I have a passion for the auction business.”
Hines has been in the business since working his first auction as a clerk with his father in 1954. It was his father who recommended the career path of auctioneer. Hines was initially reluctant to the idea, but received his education at Riesch’s College of Auctioneering, now Worldwide College of Auctioneering, in 1966. Hines Auction Facility, in Ellsworth, is now run by his son Jeff Hines.
Hines has also supported the next generation of auctioneers by teaching at WWCA in Iowa for 49 years. As a part of the NAA, he served as an education arm of the association.
"I'm humbled by the fact that they would have thought that I have done this much for the auction profession over all these years," said Hines.
He said that this award is the proudest moment of his career.
"I cannot thank her enough,” said Hines about his wife’s support. “And I cannot thank everybody (enough) that was part of my life."
Hines is active in the local community, and adds this award to others on his roster including his 1997 induction into the Wisconsin Auctioneers Hall of Fame, and 2001 distinction as the Ellsworth “Business Person of the Year.”
He often donates his auctioneering services to community organizations, such as the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, the Pierce County 4-H Livestock Auction and countless other events. He’s also the voice over the loudspeaker at many demolition derbies and parades.
The National Auctioneers Association is based in Overland Park, Kan. and has been supporting and recognizing auctioneers since 1961. Hines will have a bronze-etched portrait plaque of placed in the hall of fame in the National Auctioneers Museum.
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EAU CLAIRE -- Two new members of the Chippewa Valley Technical College Board of Trustees come from the western side of the CVTC district.
Paul Bauer is an employer member from Ellsworth and Cheryl Maplethorpe is an additional member from River Falls. They were welcomed to the board last month at the reorganizational meeting that also involved election of board officers for the new fiscal year.
Maplethorpe is a retired higher education professional with a doctorate in Higher Education Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota. A former teacher and counselor, Maplethorpe has worked for the University of Iowa, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and Globe Education Network.
“My entire career has been in the service of students as they pursue higher education,” Maplethorpe said. “Now that I have retired I want to continue to serve students. I feel particular affinity for low-income and academically challenged students and when I was with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, I established task forces for immigrants and foster and homeless students.”
Bauer has been CEO of the Ellsworth Co-op Creamery since 2008. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in Agriculture Business, Bauer also worked as controller for Burnett Cheese Cooperative and vice president of the Antigo Cheese Company. Bauer served as a member of the Antigo School Board, and in director positions with the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association and the American Dairy Products Institute. He also serves as a member of the CVTC Foundation Board of Directors. Bauer is vice president of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce board and is co-chairman of the community’s Cheese Curd Festival.
Bauer and Maplethorpe were appointed to three-year terms on the board. By law, the board consists of two employers, two employees, three additional members, one school district administrator and one elected official who holds a state or local office.
At the organizational meeting, the board elected Colleen Bates of Eau Claire as chair, Paul Schley of Cornell as vice chair, Gwen Southard of Eau Claire as secretary and Russell Ratsch of Neillsville as treasurer.
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This time, the Panthers made the trip to Colfax and won a 47-14 non-conference game. It was a dominant first half for the Panthers as they led 40-0 at halftime.
“Our defense played really well. They hardly gave up any first downs in the first half,” co-head coach Jason Janke said. “We got the ball back fairly quickly. Colfax, they didn’t really have the speed to keep up with Logan Melstrom, Ryan McGregor and Jake Sigler.”
Sigler rushed the ball for the first two touchdowns of the game. Melstrom also caught two touchdown passes, and Ellsworth led 27-0 after the first quarter.
Sigler and Melstrom reached the end zone three times each to lead the Panthers’ offense. McGregor also scored a receiving touchdown, giving quarterback Drake Flom three total touchdown passes on the night.
Wyatt Hines hit five of his seven extra point kicks for the Panthers. Sawyer Strom grabbed an interception, and Cole Toenjes also blocked a punt that led to a Panthers touchdown.
The Panthers are now 2-0 on the season after picking up two non-conference road victories. The Middle Border Conference season starts next week with Prescott coming to EHS this Friday.
Janke said the Panthers understand that the schedule will continue to get tougher once the Middle Border Conference season starts.
“Our kids have had that year of getting pounced on a little bit, and they are hungry,” Janke said. “At the same time, we understand that we have played a couple of teams that are rebuilding, and our kids understand that the Middle Border is a different animal.”
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Firefighters battle a pole shed blaze at Hidden Hills Stable )N3752 County Road K, Ellsworth) shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The property is home to Stephanie Plote Performance Horses. (Herald photo by Sarah Young)
TOWN OF TRENTON -- A pole shed was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out at Hidden Hills Stable Wednesday shortly after 3 p.m.
Ellsworth Fire responded to the pole shed fire at N3572 County Road K in the town of Trenton. About 40 firefighters battled the blaze for two hours, said Fire Chief Brent Langer.
Langer said the exact cause of the fire has not been determined, but it may have been caused by a man using a torch while working on a demo car. He was the only occupant of the building when the fire started. The fire did not spread to any other buildings and no injuries were reported.
The pole shed had several demo vehicles, parts, motors and engine blocks inside, as well as propane, oil and gas. A power line also fell on the shed. Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services disconnected power, Langer said.
The property is home to Stephanie Plote Performance Horses and Hidden Hills Stable. The business website shows that Hidden Hills offers boarding, foaling and breeding services.
Pierce County Treasurer’s records indicate the property is owned by William and Sheri Reis, but rented by Stephanie Plote and John Pierzyna.
Pierzyna, 33, who was working on a demo car at the time of the fire igniting, was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for contempt of court-disobey order. He was released after posting $2,679 cash bail.
The Ellsworth Fire Department investigation of the blaze is closed, though insurance investigators will probably assess the scene, Langer said.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office assisted with traffic control.
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Today, the U.S. celebrates Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. On this subject, River Falls Alderperson and candidate for the 10th State Senate District Diane Odeen releases the following statement.
“Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, a day that commemorates women’s right to vote. Since the 19th Amendment was passed 96 years ago, we have made great strides toward women’s equality, but as a nation we must be reminded that we still have a long way to go.
“Wisconsin women deserve no less than equality. It is unfair and makes no economic sense that women earn a fraction of the amount that their male counterparts make for doing the same job. In office, I will work tirelessly to see that women in our state get what all people deserve – equal pay for equal work.
“Women today stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and together we will continue our march towards equality. We must unite to ensure that our nation’s founding principle rings true: that all people are created equal, regardless of gender. We have come a long way, but we must be reminded that we have a long way to go.”
Diane Odeen is running for Wisconsin’s 10th Senate District in western Wisconsin. Odeen currently serves as an Alderperson for the City of River Falls. Residents can learn more about her at dianeodeen.org.
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Fourteen new Ellsworth School District staffers convened for an introduction breakfast Thursday, Aug. 24. Picture are (front row, from left): Kim Meier, Kari Langer, Marti Gillespie, Alli Anderson, Cherri Peterson, LeAnn Johnson, Tascha Kinney, Sara White; (back row, from left) Eric Goodman, Lori Kiefer, Dawn Johnson, Kelly Nelson, Mark Whipple and Ryan Kelly. (Herald photo by Sarah Young)
The Ellsworth School District will welcome 14 new staff members this 2016-17 school year. The Herald asked them to complete a survey in order to introduce them to the community. Their responses follow.
New position/school: Middle school RTI specialist
Hometown: Hager City
Where do you live now? Hager City
Family: Spouse Spencer Anderson
College attended/degree earned: Iowa State University, Bachelor’s in Child, Adult and Family Service, 2012; UW-River Falls, graduate degree in Elementary Education, 2015.
Prior schools work experience: Part-time fifth grade teacher, Ellsworth Middle School 2015-2016.
New position/school: High School aide
Hometown: Ellsworth
Where do you live now? Hager City
Family: Fiance Rick Bunce; children: Colton Bunce (11), Katie Gillespie (11) and John Gillespie (12).
College attended/degree earned: B.S. from UW-River Falls, 1986.
Prior schools work experience: High school aide January-June 2016; summer school aide 2016
Hobbies/interests: Golf, gardening and reading
Comments about upcoming year: I’m looking forward to getting to know the high school students, helping them achieve their educational goals and watching them enjoy a rewarding year at EHS.
New position/school: Middle school Spanish
Hometown: Oakes, N.D.
Where do you live now? River Falls
Family: Wife Ellen Goodman (science teacher at EHS); daughters Faith (5) and Betsy (1).
College attended/degree earned: B.A. at St. John’s University, 2001; Master’s in Education at U of M, 2005.
Prior schools work experience: ESL teacher (Robbinsdale, Stillwater, Red Wing, Minn.); Spanish teacher (Minnesota Virtual High School).
Hobbies/interests: Weight lifting, going places with my family.
Comments about upcoming year: I will be in Ellsworth part-time. In the morning, I will be in Spring Valley teaching Spanish as well. I will also be coaching wrestling at Spring Valley Middle School.
New position/school: Special education aide, Prairie View
Hometown: Ellsworth
Where do you live now? Rural Ellsworth, in the El Paso area.
Family: David - spouse; three grown children, five grandchildren.
Education: Graduate EHS 1975.
Prior schools work experience: 20-plus years experience in my own daycare setting.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, music, jigsaw puzzles, crafting, yard work, camping and grandchildren.
Comments about upcoming year: Excited to learn from the challenges of this new endeavor, hoping to bring enjoyment to the students I will work with in helping them to succeed.
Tascha Kinney
New position/school: Middle school special education teacher
Hometown: Red Wing, Minn.
Where do you live now? Prescott
Family: Spouse Lee Kinney; children Anna (24) and Tess (12).
College attended/degree earned: Luther College, B.A. of Social Work; UW-River Falls, M.A. Education, 1999.
Prior schools work experience: Youth outreach worker, Red Wing High School and Middle School; internship EMS; Certified Social Worker; taught at Northwest Technical Institute; Admissions, Southeast Technical College.
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family and friends, shopping and love to travel.
Comments about upcoming year: I am so excited to get back in the classroom!
New position/school: High/middle school business education teacher
Hometown: Grew up across the U.S.A. as a proud military family.
Where do you live now? Hager City
Family: Husband Keith; sons Gage (13) and Milan (7), daughter Isabelle (9).
College attended/degree earned: B.A. in Business, UW-River Falls, 1999; Masters in Business, Concordia, 2009.
Prior schools work experience: Last year in Clear Lake School District, first and second semester at Ellsworth.
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with my family outside and running.
Comments about upcoming year: Looking forward to a great year for the business department. We plan on making some fun changes to our classes and promoting the Panther’s Den this year.
New position/school: OT assistant, Prairie View Elementary
Hometown: Ellsworth
Where do you live now? Hager City
Family: Married to Dan Johnson; children Josie (17), Steven (14) and Jacob.
Education: Graduate of Ellsworth High School
Prior schools work experience: Our son Jacob was born with multiple disabilities and passed away at age 7. My special education is personal.
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with my family, being outdoors, becoming a volunteer at Gillette Children’s Hospital, working with special needs children.
New position/school: Custodial
Hometown: River Falls
Where do you live now? Ellsworth
Family: Mother Susan Kelly and sister Jill Kelly.
Education: River Falls High School
Prior schools work experience: Volunteering at Hillcrest
Hobbies/interests: Canoeing and camping
Comments about upcoming year: Looking forward to the new year.
New position/school: Hillcrest special needs aide
Hometown: Ellsworth
Where do you live now? Ellsworth
Family: Husband Larry; children Sheena (31) and RJ (30)
College attended/degree earned: H.S. 1976; 2-year Associate Degree, Red Wing.
Prior schools work experience: Substitute special needs aide
Hobbies/interests: Garden, boat, motorcycle, spend time with grandchildren.
Comments about upcoming year:Looking forward to working with elementary school children and utilizing my 30-year experience in early childhood.
New position/school: First grade general education aide, Hillcrest
Hometown: Cadott
Where do you live now? Ellsworth
Family: Eric; children Emma Jo (9), Ella Ann (8) and Madalyn Kay (5).
College attended/degree earned: UW-River Falls, Ag Business degree, May 2001.
Prior schools work experience: I was a long-term sub at Lindgren Early Learning Center January-June 2016.
Hobbies/interests: I like camping, bowling, watching sports and spending time with family and friends.
Comments about upcoming year: I am excited to start my new position at Hillcrest. I look forward to seeing the students learn and the new things I will learn and hear from them!
New position/school: Special education teacher, SLD English, High School
Hometown: Born and raised in Cedar Grove, but moved here from Valders, Wis.
Where are you living now? Elmwood
Family: Chad Nelson (husband); Brandon Nelson (stepson, 18), and sons Mason Hocking (8) and Cooper Hocking (5).
College attended/degree earned: Just graduated from UW-Oshkosh with B.S. in Cross-categorical special education.
Prior schools work experience: Special ed paraprofessional at Oostburg Elementary, West Bend Elementary early childhood, study hall support/commons supervisor Cedar Grove/Belgium High School, initial practicum at Cedar Grove Elementary and Middle School, advanced practicum at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.
Hobbies/interests: Arts, making jewelry, painting, creating pallet furniture.
Comments about upcoming year: Very grateful and excited for this new position! Anxious for the school year to begin!
New position/school: Full-time COTA
Hometown: Glenwood City
Where do you live now? Glenwood City
Family: Husband Shane; sons Kyle (22), Spencer (17); daughters Ashlee (15) and Alexandra (11).
College attended/degree earned: WITC Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, 2015.
Prior schools work experience: Covered two days a week in Ellsworth
Hobbies/interests: Gardening, flowers, camping and running with the kids to sporting events.
New position/school: Cross category special education, high school
Hometown: Amery
Where do you live now? New Richmond
Family: Married to Bob White; children LeBree (7) and Mia (3)
College attended/degree earned: UW-Stout, 2009
Prior schools work experience: Amery, Athens High School special ed, Hudson elementary/middle school special education
Hobbies/interests: Outdoors, camping, hunting, spending time with family and sporting events.
Comments about upcoming year: I am excited to be back in a H.S. position and look forward to a year filled with fun and learning.
New position/school: Middle school special education teacher
Hometown: River Falls
Where do you live now? River Falls
Family: Wife Maggie Whipple; son Wil (6).
College attended/degree earned: UW-River Falls, B.S. in art education, 2000; UW-Stout, special education certification, 2008.
Prior schools work experience: Art internship at Ellsworth High School in 2000; last three years as a special educator in Stillwater, Minn.
Hobbies/interests: Anything outdoors
Comments about upcoming year: Excited to learn about all the new students.
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The Computer Aided Design lab will allow students to work on projects without having to share machines.
A rainbow appeared over the new Prescott High School last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Harold Clement)
The logo ingrained in the floor of the commons area directly in the front entrance was designed by Julie Gujer, the mother of a Prescott student.
Crews were busy installing split face rock in the new auditorium, which will seat 569 people once it’s finished.
The metals/small engines lab will house 10 welding stations, a large improvement from the three at the former high school, which were divided by curtains.
The family and consumer education classroom, which boasts traditional classroom space as well as kitchen areas, will also be used by community education classes.
The courtyard ensures that all classrooms have natural light pouring through them. Eventually, picnic tables will dot the area for students.
The Cardinal Cafe will offer students regular lunch options, a salad bar or an a la carte line. Adjacent to the cafe area is a large concessions stand for events.
The main entrance brings visitors and students into a commons area, which is dominated by soaring windows and a polished concrete floor. (Herald photos by Blaze Fugina)
The day for which many in the Prescott School District have been waiting is almost, finally here. The doors of the new Prescott High School will officially open to students the first day of school Sept. 1.
As the two-story walls of the 147,000-square-foot high school rose off Hwy. 10 west of town, years of planning, hard work and failed attempts followed by success came to fruition. A new high school in Prescott has been years in the making.
Voters approved the referendum question to build a new high school 1,371 to 1,227 in April 2014. The operating expenses for the new high school were approved by just one vote (1,297 to 1,296), and the auditorium question at that time was unsuccessful. However, the auditorium question was revisited at the Feb. 17, 2015 election, where voters approved a new auditorium 951 to 539.
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As you enter the main door of the new building, immediately a crest ingrained in the polished concrete floor catches your eye. The artwork was designed by Julie Gujer, the mother of a Prescott student. Her design was chosen in a contest at Prescott Middle School from seven to eight entries.
“Everything will come through this door,” said high school principal Dave Vortherms. “Concerts, sporting events, you name it.”
A feature the administration is proud of is the amount of natural light pouring into the building, a stark contrast to the closed off feel of the former high school (now intermediate school for grades 3-5). In the center is a courtyard, so all interior room have natural light.
“Many of the classrooms at the old high school were in the lower level or the interior,” said school district superintendent Dr. Rick Spicuzza.
To the left of the large commons area is the Cardinal Cafe, where students will eat lunch. They’ll have several options to choose from, including a salad bar, a la carte station and the traditional lunch line.
Vortherms said 160-165 students will be seated in the cafeteria area at a time, which will mean three lunch periods. He would like to get more tables in order to whittle that time down to two lunch periods, possibly next year.
Past the cafeteria/commons area is the 569-seat, 17,205-square-foot auditorium, which will tentatively open in mid-October. Many events are already planned, such as a school play the first week in December, band and choir concerts and more. Currently crews are working to install slate rock in the space, which is not only decorative but helps with sound, Spicuzza said.
“We won’t have to tear down the gym for grade concerts and phy ed won’t lose all their gym space,” said Vortherms.
The finishing of the 569 seats is thanks in part to a $50,000 donation by The Prescott Foundation. If not for that donation, only 500 of the 569 would have been completed at this time. The Prescott Arts Commitment Team is in the process of raising funds for phase one of its campaign, with a goal of $350,000 total for things such as a bandshell and Cloud system, design and acoustic enhancements, projection and audio upgrades, stage lighting, stagecraft equipment, a baby grand piano and more.
As for the high school itself, it’s set up in two rectangles around the main common areas in the center. Academic spaces are identical on each side, with four classrooms configured around a common, collaborative meeting space. Classrooms are interconnected by an office/storage space. Desks are shaped so as to allow many different classroom configurations: all together in a circle; small group settings; or individual.
Staircases on each end of the building, as well as a central stair, allow access to the second story. An elevator is also part of the design.
Other features in the school include:
● A mother’s room for use during events.
● A student work area in the guidance center where students can conduct job and college searches, as required by academic and career planning state statutes.
● A CNA certification classroom with sink.
● The large glass facade overlooking Dexter and Pine streets is home to the media center.
● Voice recognition with video display on Mimio short throw projectors is in each classroom. The video and touch-activated equipment will free up real estate Smartboards took up previously.
● A voice-assisted lanyard worn by teachers will allow for two-way exchanges to come out of speakers in the ceilings.
● Office/storage areas between classrooms will not only give students a place to make up tests in the quiet where teachers can see them, but teachers who may share classrooms will have their own space.
● All lights will be motion-sensored, and rooms will be climate-controlled.
● Unisex bathrooms are available in each wing.
● A keying system will be installed, allowing for teachers to have access to their specific areas and common spaces, eliminating the need to carry keyrings with multiple keys.
● A big family and consumer education lab provides classroom and practical experience space, which will also be available to community education classes.
● Each science class will have its own lab course space, allowing for two-day labs and no tear-down. A fumigator in the physical science labs will prevent experiment smells from wafting through the school, while secure, fire-proof chemical storage is provided in other labs.
● A new multipurpose meeting room will allow for things such as AP testing. Before AP testing was held in a classroom, kicking that class out in the process.
● A new alternative education room will allow for a space for those students to work. Before, the school rented out space at Joy Lutheran Church for alternative education students.
● The library contains an adjacent classroom and lab, which can be used for professional development. A green wall can be used for telecasts and video production classes.
● An upgraded ITV lab with a two-way interface makes it possible for the district to teach classes to other districts, as well as bring in classes not taught onsite at Prescott, such as French, criminal justice, statistics, etc. Prescott teachers, in the past, have in turn taught music theory, Native American studies and World War II history. The room can also be used for EMS and firefighter certifications.
● The ravine on the school district property (which totals 72.912 acres), will eventually provide outdoor classroom opportunities.
● The baseball fields have been seeded and will be in use next year.
● The music area includes a recording studio and other small practice rooms.
● The art room boasts display case windows overlooking the hallway for student projects, as well as a pottery kiln and ample storage.
● The courtyard is surrounded by the commons, the gym and the art room, and will be lined with picnic tables for student seating.
● The Computer Aided Design lab is near the green wall and art rooms, architecture lab and woods lab, allowing for “the configuration of different academic areas coming together to support the arts,” Spicuzza said.
● Students will no longer have to share three-to-one the video editing machines.
● The second story’s flooring material consists of “luxurious vinyl tile,” which helps mute sounds.
● The two-story woods lab is accessible by a large, garage door to the outside, while the metals/small engines lab has 10 welding bays. These spaces will be offered for community use.
Public open house
Mark your calendars for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 for an open house, which will include building tours, refreshments and a special celebration ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Special student-focused activities will be the highlight of that day, which also kicks off Homecoming Week in Prescott.
For more details about Prescott School District, visit www.prescott.k12.wi.us
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EDITORIAL (Aug. 3, 2016): Protesting and educating doesn’t have to be disruptive
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In a world full of turmoil where police officers are getting shot and citizens have been shot by police, it’s hard to make sense of any of it.
With hatred swirling and protests taking over cities, it’s like people are waiting to pounce.
Protesters closing down stores, roads and government buildings see it as a victory when they disrupt the lives of everyone around them. That’s not a victory. That’s a nuisance. In many instances, it’s also unsafe.
Protesters have a right to protest, absolutely. But the way to do it is not by making life miserable for thousands of other people by shutting down roads and businesses. If anything, that drives people to despise the protesters, focusing on their annoying behavior and not the justice these people are seeking.
Seventy people were arrested last week in front of the governor’s mansion in Minnesota for disorderly conduct, unlawful assembly and public nuisance. They continued to block the street after repeatedly being asked to move the protest to the sidewalk.
Littering an area with trash, disrupting public services and blocking roads is not bringing justice for Philando Castile. If anything, it’s taking away from the whole point of all of this: What is the truth behind his shooting and how can justice be served?
It’s baffling how some people believe that breaking the law to avenge someone’s death is acceptable. When riots occur and businesses are looted, burned and things are destroyed, how is that bringing justice? That’s not necessarily true in this case, but in other protests across the country that has happened. Because people are angry that suddenly gives them the right to destroy everything in their paths? Sounds like something a toddler would do when he doesn’t get a cookie. It’s not like watching someone burn down a business or block a highway is suddenly going to turn on the idea lightbulb, “Hey, maybe they’re right. I support their cause now because they showed me the way.” If anything, it will turn people off from that cause.
Black Lives Matter supporters are also lambasting people for the All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements. They say it takes away from their cause, which is to end violence against African Americans, which developed in response to a series of police killings of unarmed black people nationwide.
There are no lives that matter more than others. They all matter. Recognizing that doesn’t take away from any one cause. It’s up to the public to educate themselves on each movement and see where people’s passion comes from. But don’t do it while laying in the middle of a highway.
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Football: Spring Valley defeats E-PC on strong second half
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Spring Valley quarterback Sean Borgerding (7) is chased out of the pocket by Elmwood-Plum City's Luke Baier during Friday's non-conference game at Spring Valley. (Herald photo by Blaze Fugina)
Elmwood-Plum City and Spring Valley entered halftime locked in a 6-6 tie during Friday’s non-conference game between the two Pierce County rivals in Spring Valley.
The Wolves had tied the game with 17 seconds left before the half on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Wyatt Holt to Anthony Ebensperger.
But the second half belonged to Spring Valley. Sean Borgerding and Jaydon Nyeggen scored third quarter touchdowns to give the Cardinals a 20-6 lead, and both teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter for a 26-12 final.
The Cardinals credited motivation for breaking the tie in the third quarter with the two touchdowns. Cruze Hurlburt, who led Spring Valley with 122 rushing yards and a touchdown, said they gained that motivation after seeing Elmwood-Plum City’s confidence grow from tying the game before halftime.
“We got real jacked up,” Hurlburt said. “We didn’t change anything offensively. Defensively, we were doing good. We just had to attack.”
Head coach Ryan Kapping said the Cardinals played a better game on offense than they did in the first half when they missed some blocking assignments. Plus, zero turnovers in the second half also helped.
“I thought we just cleaned that stuff up in the second half,” Kapping said. “We really minimized the mistakes that we made in the first half. We were able to just sustain drives and not have those negative plays that we had in the first half that sort of hurt us.”
Jaydon Nyeggen led the Cardinals by scoring two touchdowns. He rushed the ball 19 times for 99 yards. Quarterback Sean Borgerding was 8-for-13 passing for 99 yards plus a third quarter rushing touchdown.
The Cardinals have continued to look sharp in the first two games of the season with some varsity newcomers in the starting lineup. Games will start to get tougher with the Dunn-St. Croix Conference schedule starting next week. Spring Valley will play Colfax on the road next Friday.
But the Spring Valley players have gained some confidence from the 2-0 start to the season.
“I think we’re going pretty good,” Nyeggen said. “If we keep doing it like in the second half, we should have no problem.”
Second half hurts Wolves
The Elmwood-Plum City football team entered halftime with a 6-6 tie and an opportunity to end a long losing streak versus Spring Valley.
But the Wolves made some mistakes in the second half, and three turnovers also did not help. Head coach Jerry Hannack said Spring Valley played like the better team on Friday.
“Turnovers, and we couldn’t control the line of scrimmage,” Hannack said about their mistakes in the second half. “That’s the two biggest factors. They were a better football team than we were tonight by a longshot.”
Ebensperger scored Elmwood-Plum City’s first half touchdown on a four-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Quarterback Wyatt Holt also scored a touchdown on a one-yard run in the second half.
Elmwood-Plum City’s losing streak to Spring Valley goes back at least five years. Hannack said the recent string of success for Spring Valley versus the Wolves could be attributed to their strong teams.
“They’ve got some good talent, and they are well coached,” Hannack said. “They do a great job.”
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TOWN OF DIAMOND BLUFF -- A Hager City man was airlifted early Friday morning after his vehicle rolled several times near Diamond Bluff.
Police were notified of the single vehicle rollover crash at 1:29 a.m. on Hwy. 35 near 375th Avenue. Initial reports indicated someone was ejected from the vehicle.
Nicholas II. Niedfeldt, 26, was reportedly driving southbound on Hwy. 35 when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, crossed into the oncoming lane, entered the ditch, hit an embankment and rolled several times.
Niedfeldt was taken by helicopter to Regions Hospital in St. Paul with undisclosed injuries. A Regions spokeswoman said Friday at 9:30 a.m. that Niedfeldt was in "good condition."
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by Red Wing EMS, Ellsworth Fire, Ellsworth First Responders and North Memorial Air Care. The crash remains under investigation.
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STILLWATER, Minn. -- Officials say there were no real delays after an equipment issue was resolved at the new bridge being built across the St. Croix River between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Reports indicated that contractors Lunda and Ames brought in a jack that was too big -- and it could not tighten support cables on the Fourth Pier as a result. Kristin Calliguri of Minnesota's DOT says a smaller jack was used, and the cables were being tightened Saturday. Also, she says other parts of the project continued on schedule, so the jack issue did not cause new delays.
The bridge is due to open in the fall of 2017, replacing an 80-year-old lift bridge that will still be used for hiking and bicycling -- while the new structure carries motor vehicle traffic north of Hudson and south of Stillwater.
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Wisconsin ACT scores fall due to new requirement
MADISON -- Wisconsin is no longer among the nation's highest performing states on the ACT college entrance exam.
That's because the Badger State started making all high school juniors take the test, not just those who are college bound -- and the new law is being reflected for the first time in this year's results. Wisconsin's average score was 20.5 -- lower than the national average of 20.8, and 1.7 points lower than the previous year when 73 percent of graduating seniors took the ACT.
Wisconsin's score ranks fourth among 18 states where all graduates had to take the exam -- and it's 29th overall. Wisconsin was among three best statewide performers on the ACT exam for many years, before the new law increased the numbers of youngsters taking the test by 42-percent to around 66,000.
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DNR delays much anticipated reorganization
MADISON -- The state Department of Natural Resources has delayed a major reorganization of its controversial agency until late this fall.
In February, officials said they hoped to complete the realignment by July 1 -- but now, DNR spokesman Jim Dick tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the changes will begin in late fall, saying it's more important to "get things right than get there quickly." The agency that regulates the environment, hunting, and fishing in Wisconsin previously said it would consider moving some functions elsewhere in state government and streamline regulations.
The DNR says it wants to be more efficient without hurting environmental protections -- but numerous media reports have said it has reduced its enforcement actions since 2011, amid an 18-percent drop in the agency's workforce since 1995. Gov. Scott Walker previously said the state is working more closely with people earlier in their projects to avoid fines and sanctions.
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Ken Burns rejects replacing campus lectures with his Civil War videos
MADISON -- Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns rejects U.S. Senator Ron Johnson's idea to show Burns' civil war videos to college students instead of paying professors to lecture about it.
The Wisconsin Republican recently said that showing "The Civil War" series might be a better way for schools to teach students and save money. But Burns tweets that he's here to "support teachers, not replace them."
Johnson accused what he calls the "higher education cartel" of raising tuition and blocking economical ideas like having "one solid lecturer" online to serve numerous colleges. UW-Madison professor Clif Conrad says in-person lecturers are needed to engage students in "spirited dialogue" which cultivates thinking skills -- and in a clarification, Johnson agreed there's a need for both good instructors and more technology that can educate students while cutting costs.
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'Wisconsin Women for Trump' has ex-lieutenant governor, senators, convicted aide
NEW YORK -- Some of Wisconsin's top Republican female politicians were named Wednesday to a new "Wisconsin Women for Trump" coalition.
Donald Trump's state campaign says it's "thrilled" to have "so many women leaders" support the GOP presidential nominee. The state group includes former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, state Senate finance co-chair Alberta Darling, and outgoing Senate President Mary Lazich.
The group also includes Darlene Wink, a former Milwaukee County aide who was convicted of two criminal misdemeanors for doing campaign work on county time for Scott Walker's 2010 bid for governor. Trump has often highlighted women who've excelled in his business operations, but some of his comments about women have caused trouble during his White House run.
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Prosecutors: Man lured children into building before burning it
GREEN BAY -- Prosecutors in Green Bay say an 18-year-old man lured four children to a vacant restaurant building, and started a fire so the kids could be sent to a "better place."
At his first court hearing Tuesday, a Brown County judge ordered Jesus Castilloveitia-Quinton to take a mental exam to determine his ability to help with his defense. He's charged with two counts of child abuse, arson, obstructing police, and bail jumping for a Sunday night fire that caused $100,000 worth of damage to the former Ten-O-One Club in downtown Green Bay.
Police say the defendant brought the four youngsters -- all less than 10 years old -- to an abandoned apartment above the vacant business, allegedly calling it his "secret hideout." Court records show that the defendant is homeless, and he's due back in court September sixth to review the result of his competency exam.
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State ethics commissioners can give money to political candidates
MADISON -- Wisconsin's new ethics commissioners can give campaign money to the political candidates they may have to investigate if wrongdoing is suspected.
On a 4-2 vote Tuesday, the panel tabled a proposal to ban donations to candidates they've supported in the past. Milwaukee attorney David Halbrooks says donations would never affect his analysis of matters before the panel.
But former Oneida County Judge Robert Kinney cites a claim by a former Trump staffer that elections are rigged -- and Kinney does not want people to have less confidence in their government. Kinney and former Assembly Republican Pat Strachota voted against allowing campaign gifts, which are banned by staff members for the new ethics panel but not the members themselves -- whose political affiliations are made public.
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State won't try to stop early voting
MADISON -- Wisconsin's attorney general will not try to prevent an earlier start to the absentee voting for November's presidential election.
Brad Schimel's office says it did not have many options, after a three judge federal appellate panel refused this week to block a judge's ruling that granted more early voting. The state could have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore the Republicans' two week limit on early absentee voting with other restrictions -- but that won't happen, so Wisconsin communities can start setting times and places for their absentee voting.
Madison plans to begin its early voting the week of Sept. 26 at several locations around the Capital City -- and Milwaukee says it has similar plans, but they have not been set. Federal Judge James Peterson threw out the GOP's restrictions as part of a lawsuit which challenged a number of voting laws.
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Report: State markup lawsuit plaintiff under investigation since 2011
MADISON -- Krist Oil, the gas station chain that filed suit this week to strike down Wisconsin's minimum markup law, has been under a state investigation since 2011 for allegedly violating that law.
The Wisconsin State Journal says Krist agreed to follow the longtime requirement of a 9-percent markup for gasoline unless competitors charge less -- but the consumer protection agency later received dozens more complaints, and after it investigated, it sought Justice Department prosecution against Krist which never occurred.
The State Journal says the consumer protection probe remains open, but officials would not comment while the Justice agency reviews the new lawsuit. Krist Oil -- which has about 70 convenience stores in northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan -- has also complained about competitors breaking the markup law. A report surfaced Tuesday from the Wisconsin Public Research Institute stating that Krist filed 70-percent of the markup law complaints the state received in 2014.
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Newly required school-bus lights may be left dark in some areas
MADISON -- The Wisconsin automotive group AAA says there's a problem with a new state law requiring more warning lights on school buses built within the last decade.
The law requires newer buses to have amber warning lights, as well as the red lights and flashing arms that warn drivers to stop in both directions when the buses are dropping off or picking up kids. The State Patrol says they'll make kids safer -- but Nick Jarmusz of the state's AAA says a 60-year-old state law prohibits the amber lights in urban areas with curbs and sidewalks on both sides -- unless there's a local ordinance which allows them.
Jarmusz says Milwaukee, Appleton, and Eau Claire are among the places with no local regulations -- while Madison and Green Bay only allow the amber lights when students need to cross streets without controls like stop lights present. AAA plans to ask that amber lights be required in all situations, after lawmakers return to session in January.
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Farmers adjust to rain, cooler weather
MADISON -- Some Wisconsin farmers are harvesting corn to help feed their animals, while others farms have been hurt by the recent rains.
Some parts of the state have had up to 11 inches of rain the past few weeks. According to the USDA's weekly crop update, soybeans have become diseased in some spots -- and dry weather is needed in most of Wisconsin to complete the hay harvest and get corn in the bin.
In general, the state's corn development remains ahead of schedule, and 88-percent of the crop is rated good to excellent -- and statewide soybeans are generally ahead of the norm, with 87-percent good to excellent. The potato harvest is 17 days behind last year, but 90-percent of the spuds are good to excellent -- and 93-to-95-percent of topsoil and subsoil have adequate or surplus moisture.
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County: Pokemon Go needs a permit for park play
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's largest county has ordered "Pokemon Go" to stop.
The Milwaukee County Parks Department has told game developer Niantic to remove its smartphone targets from Lake Park until it obtains the required permit for holding events there. Lake Park is in one of Milwaukee's most posh neighborhoods along Lake Michigan on the city's northeast side -- and officials say the rush to pick up virtual "Pokemon Go" characters has caused problems litter, congestion, and the limited parking at the site.
WISN-TV says the crowds have remained steady all summer, and so have complaints from neighbors and park users. County park director John Dargle says he would approve a permit for the game -- if the producers apply.
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Cristian Nunez, the man accused of murdering a New Richmond woman and her daughter, appeared last week in St. Croix County Circuit Court. (Rivertown photo by Mike Longaecker)
HUDSON -- The man accused of killing a New Richmond woman and her daughter almost one year ago will face a jury of his peers in December. The seven-day trial is set to begin Dec. 12 in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Cristian D. Nunez, 38, is charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, one count of arson, one count of operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent and one count of unauthorized use of an entity’s identifying information -- all felonies.
St. Croix County prosecutors allege Nunez killed his ex-girlfriend, New Richmond resident Courtney Bradford, and her 10-year-old daughter Jasmine Bradford on Sept. 2, 2015 at their Hallewood Boulevard home, which was found partially burned. Nunez then allegedly took Bradford’s SUV, drove it to Des Moines, Iowa, and caught a flight to Chicago, where he later traveled by plane to El Paso, Texas. Prosecutors allege Nunez was poised to enter Mexico, but was arrested in El Paso.
At a motion hearing Friday, the court was expecting to hear testimony from a sexual assault nurse examiner from El Paso, where Nunez was treated for suspected burns to his leg after being arrested in that city. However, she was unable to make it due to a weather-related cancelled flight from Texas to Minneapolis.
The prosecution and defense agreed the nurse could testify in a separate hearing away from the jury in December in order to determine which parts, if any, of her testimony can come into the trial. At question is whether the nurse was an agent of the state at the time of Nunez’s examination and whether their exchange could be characterized by law as an interrogation.
St. Croix Circuit Court Judge Scott Needham said the foundation will need to be laid as to her relationship with law enforcement and the specific parameters of her engagement relative to Nunez.
“The other outstanding issue that needs to be settled is the interchange between Mr. Nunez and what has been characterized as a magistrate (in Texas),” Needham said.
Needham directed the state to find out if there’s a transcript or recording of that exchange because Nunez may have invoked his rights to counsel and to remain silent, according to a signed form defense attorney Brian Smestad located. However, if there is no recording or transcript, the judge isn’t sure as to its admissibility in court.
Nunez also invoked his right to a speedy trial, which means it should technically begin within the next 90 days. But due to Smestad’s schedule, Nunez agreed to extend that deadline by about three weeks for the trial to begin in December.
Needham directed both attorneys to meet with New Richmond Police, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and any other agencies involved in collecting evidence within the next 10 days to determine what has been sent to the crime lab for testing, what results have been generated, what is not being tested and if Smestad can demand things be tested that haven’t been yet.
A status conference will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16.
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Jeff Bealles, the new Hunger Prevention Council coordinator/food pantry manager, stands in front of the handy garage door at the new Pierce County Food Pantry space at 167 W. Main St., Ellsworth, in the former armory. The pantry will officially reopen Sept. 1. (Herald photo by Sarah Young)
ELLSWORTH -- The Hunger Prevention Council of Pierce County signed a three-year lease on a new Ellsworth food pantry location, which will open Thursday, Sept. 1.
The new food pantry will be located at 167 W. Main St. (the old Armory, next to McDonald’s).
The Ellsworth pantry site was formerly located in the basement of the Ellsworth Village Hall, but had to find a new site when the village chose not to renew the lease. Village officials cited a need for extra storage as the reason. The food pantry was closed Aug. 29-31 while the location change took place.
Jeff Bealles was also named the new Hunger Prevention Council coordinator/food pantry manager. His first day on the job was Aug. 11.
Sarah Johnson, a full-time nutrition educator with UW-Extension, had been serving as the coordinator, while Ron Campbell was the volunteer pantry manager. However, they will both be stepping back as Bealles takes over.
“Ron Campbell has selflessly volunteered 30-40 hours a week for the past six years coordinating the Pierce County Food Pantry,” Johnson said. “He received no financial compensation for his diligent service. Kudos to Ron, an incredible servant!”
Johnson said they’re both phasing out because the HPC/food pantry needs someone who can give more time and energy to the organization.
“The new site will have space for an office, easing coordination duties,” Johnson said. “Both Ron and myself completed some duties from home. I will continue my full time position as a Nutrition Educator with UW Extension.”
Johnson praised the committee who began searching for potential sites in February: Merlin Blaisdell, Jim Ross and Kathy Sears. She also commended Joe Walters, the owner of the building, who created two restrooms, installed a three-tier sink and built a partition wall.
“He has basically remodeled the space for the food pantry,” Johnson said of Walters. “This current property met the needs within our time frame. The new space has more square footage, open areas and light.”
The pantry has been frugal by seeking bargains on Craig’s List to furnish the new space. Grants have been used and donations are sought. Jason Nilssen of Nilssen’s Foods also donated shelving.
The new location boasts 2,000 square feet in two large rooms, plus two restrooms. It’s more than double the space of the former Chestnut Street space, which was 783 square feet divided into multiple rooms.
Upon entering the front door, people will walk into an office/reception area. The goal is to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible, Bealles said -- spacious, bright, cheery and clean, with toys for children and possibly chalkboard paint on the wall so they can draw.
“When folks come in they’re in tough shape some of them,” Bealles said. “We want this space to be uplifting.”
A volunteer will accompany customers through to the storage room, lined with donated shelves, freezers, refrigerators and display tables. It looks like a small, hometown grocery store, which is the goal.
“The new location layout will enable food pantry participants to make the ‘Healthy Choice, the Easy Choice,’” Johnson said. “We know many Americans do not eat the recommended servings of fruits and veggies; their plate for meals and snacks is not half fruits and veggies. We want to make these nutrient-dense, vitamin and mineral-packed foods that help prevent illness to be the easy choice at the food pantry. We also hope to have more accessible freezer space for frozen fruits and veggies. When participants choose the fruits and veggies first, they are able to chose the shelf stable, non perishable foods to make a meal.”
The garage door in the north wall makes unloading deliveries a snap, while the display tables allow staff to rotate produce according to the season. Deliveries have space on pallets toward the back until they’re arranged. Bealles hopes to one day collect clothes and coats to offer customers, as there is plenty of room.
Bealles will be the only paid employee at the pantry, working 20 hours per week.
“It’s pretty bare bones,” Bealles said. “We rely on volunteers. They’re the engine of the program.”
Bealles and his family live between Prescott and River Falls. His first foray into the nonprofit world was as a program director for Brother Francis Shelter in Anchorage, Ak. The shelter served 150 to 250 homeless people per night.
After six years in Alaska, Bealles became for fund development and facilities director for the YWCA in Rock County, based in Janesville. He was also there for six years.
“All the organizations for which I worked had a food donation component,” Bealles said. “We had to feed so many. Here, it’s catching onto the specifics of this particular community.”
Bealles said his immersion into Ellsworth has allowed him to meet many great people.
“The deliveryman donated $3 after I told him that $1 can buy $7 worth of food,” he smiled.
One concern is that the overhead costs for the pantry will bump up in their new home. Before, all the utilities were paid as the pantry was housed in the basement of the village hall. Now, the pantry will have to pay for its own heat and utilities.
“I’d like to do an energy assessment,” Bealles said. “Does it make sense to run 11 older fridges or to get one or two newer, larger ones?”
Besides cash and food donations, refrigerators, freezers and cleaning supplies are needed, Bealles said. Meat is always a welcome gift as well.
The food pantry will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. Keep an eye out for a Pierce County Food Pantry Facebook page and a community open house sometime in October.
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News Release
Operation NANOOK 2016 launches today in Canada’s North
August 21, 2016 – Whitehorse, Yukon – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Operation NANOOK 2016, Canada’s annual northern sovereignty operation, begins today and will occur in three locations across the North. Approximately 850 military and civilian participants will take part in the operation, which this year will focus on interagency operations with federal and territorial agencies in Yukon.
The operation is comprised of two scenarios. In one scenario, Canadian Armed Forces members will conduct Arctic security exercises in and around Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, from August 24 to 29 which will include patrols, search and rescue training, and simulated combat exercises. The other scenario, in the Whitehorse and Haines Junction areas of Yukon, from August 21 to September 2, 2016, will see a whole-of-government response to a simulated earthquake.
Operation NANOOK enables the Canadian Armed Forces to showcase its ability to operate effectively in the North while improving relationships with northern partners that would be required to respond to a request for assistance in the event of a real emergency.
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“Canadian Armed Forces members have a reputation of being exceptionally skilled professionals because of the hard work and training they conduct year-round. Operation NANOOK focuses on an additional layer of training: working alongside federal and territorial agencies to develop a joint response to a simulated emergency. By training together and learning from one another, our members develop news skills to help them provide security and safety for Canadians.”
– Lieutenant-General Stephen Bowes, Commander, Canadian Joint Operations Command
“In order to ensure the highest level of safety and security in Canada’s North, it is critical that responses to all incidents, whether natural catastrophes or protection of Canada’s sovereignty, are properly coordinated and executed. Ensuring that there is an organized, seamless ability to respond to events that could occur in the North, alongside our partner agencies and government organizations, is the key objective of Joint Task Force (North) and the Canadian Armed Forces during Operation NANOOK 2016.”
– Brigadier-General Mike Nixon, Commander, Joint Task Force (North)
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By Lookout on Aug 29, 2016 with Comments 0
Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer ~
Founder and Director of the HMCS Alberni Museum and Alberni Project Lewis Bartholomew is searching for a new location for his beloved museum, which was served with a notice to vacate its three-year-old home at the Comox Centre Mall in June, due to the mall’s overhaul planned by its most recent owners.
The museum has been given until the end of September to secure a new location that their tight rental budget of $800 per month can afford.
The mall’s previous owners, explains Bartholomew, were supportive of the museum’s project to share pivotal moments in Canadian history with visitors, and charged a reduced fee of $500 per month rent.
“We now are in the position where we need to find a space large enough to house our current exhibits on First World War, Second World War, HMCS Alberni’s crew and history, and any potential visiting exhibits that we may take on in the future,” says Bartholomew, who adds he hopes that the new location can remain in Comox to maintain its deep ties to HMCS Quadra and CFB Comox.
Bartholomew, who is originally from Seattle, quit his job in grocery management a few years ago to start the museum after hearing about the 1944 sinking of HMCS Alberni during the Second World War. He was deeply touched by the loss of 59 lives.
“I grew up with the heartbeat of the Second World War as my father served in the U.S. military during that time. It was his stories I heard continually as a child. But a lot of young people nowadays don’t have grandparents or living history to explain what transpired back then,” says Bartholomew. “For that reason, I am compelled to do this work.”
The museum relies on a small staff of volunteers, donations made to the museum by individual guests, and sponsorship by local businesses to make ends meet, but Bartholomew says he finds himself dipping into his personal finances to support the museum when money is scarce.
“We have basically been put out into the street, even though this museum is incredibly important for the community. We have a number of retirees in the Comox area that lived or worked during the Second World War period,” he says. “This museum gives them a safe space to touch base with their memories. Some come every single week.”
Shortly after their current exhibit, “War Brides – One Way Passage,” was installed at the museum, Bartholomew says he received a call from a war bride in Ontario who was receiving full health care in a hospital. She shared her hospital room with her husband, and the two had recently celebrated their 72nd anniversary.
“From her bedside table, she thanked me for telling their story,” he says. “It’s moments like this that demonstrate the importance of the museum and make keeping it open worth it.”
To save the museum, Bartholomew is seeking local sponsorship and donations from interested businesses.
“I feel this museum is incredibly important for Canadians – for the young and the old and especially for those whose life stories we are telling,” he says. “I really don’t want to see this disappear. We’ve always prided ourselves on being a community-supported museum and I would love to see it continue that way.”
For more information on the museum, please visit www.alberniproject.org. To speak with Bartholomew about donations or sponsorship, please email him at [email protected].
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Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~
A well-intentioned Merritt, B.C. resident thought he was doing the right thing when he walked into his local RCMP detachment on July 21 to return an artillery shell he had found.
The man told front desk staff at the police station that he had discovered a 106 mm round of artillery while cleaning his parent’s house and was surrendering the item. The front desk staff were alarmed at the appearance of a very unfamiliar military weapon, said Merritt’s RCMP Detachment Staff Sergeant Sheila White.
“Let’s just say we don’t deal with situations like this very often and we didn’t know whether the shell was live or not,” said Sgt White. “From our identification of the ordnance and the fact that the primer of the shell was still intact, we were operating on the premise that it was live.”
The item was placed in a secure area and Sgt White called the RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) in Vancouver.
Vancouver EDU examined the photographs that were sent to them, and observed the shell’s condition and appearance, which led them to contact the Regional Joint Operations Centre (RJOC) at CFB Esquimalt. RJOC staff relayed the information to Fleet Diving Unit (FDU) Pacific who dispatched two personnel from FDU’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD).
CPO2 Rene St-Pierre and PO1 Andre Gauthier were immediately deployed to identify and safely recover the Unexploded Ordnance.
After more than seven hours driving the two sailors arrived in Merritt early on the morning of July 22, and Sgt White noted despite their lengthy journey the sailors wasted no time getting to work.
“They talked us through what they were doing and you could tell immediately they were the utmost professionals – knowledgeable, articulate, and knew what they were doing,” said Sgt White.
The pair determined the ordnance was a 106 mm HEP T round, a Cold-War era ordnance originally designed as an anti-tank weapon for the Korean War and widely used by NATO forces in the 1950s and 1960s.
They inspected the warhead and determined it posed no explosive threat because the warhead was missing from the shell’s long cylindrical casing.
“We knew the shell had been handled multiple times and was relatively safe and still in the box it was packaged in, so that quickly eased our initial concerns about this situation,” said CPO2 St-Pierre.
The item was recovered and transported back to FDU for disposal. If the ordnance had been determined unsafe for transit, they would have found a suitable near-by location for its safe disposal.
“Even if the object is proven to not pose a threat it is never a waste of time,” said CPO2 St-Pierre. “That’s because anything that is military related or ordnance of any type we would rather not take chances and recover it safely.”
Ordnance disposal is a full-time job for CPO2 St-Pierre, and he says at least five other FDU members remain on call 24 hours a day ready to respond.
Over the course of a year they respond to approximately 120 calls within their area of responsibility, which includes all DND and Government of Canada property in the Province of British Columbia; they will also respond when tasked to aid any organization or individual requiring their assistance.
Sgt White and the RCMP remind members of the public to never bring a weapon or ordnance to a police station. Instead, contact the local police detachment by phone and request an officer attend your location to recover unwanted firearms or munitions.
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PO2 Brian Hill, HMCS Calgary ~
All ships participating in RIMPAC 2016 enjoyed a day of rest July 26, 16 days after the commencement of the multinational naval exercise.
HMCS Calgary sailors cooled off with a dip in the Pacific Ocean’s turquoise waters near the Island of Ni’ihau.
Later that evening, Calgary’s Combat Systems Engineering Department hosted its 2nd Annual Calsino.
The ship’s company and command staff took part in the charitable event, raising over $1,200.
The event featured many games including an original 335 Command Roulette Wheel, Morale-bag Toss, Blackjack, and Hockey Shoot-out Challenge. The Wardroom’s officers also pitched in by throwing a barbecue for the righteous gamblers.
After the event, victorious members spent their ‘Calbucks’ as PO2 Brian Hill auctioned off prizes such as “A night off the watches,” dinner in the Commanding Officer’s cabin, and a ship’s assigned parking spot. “
“It’s quite rewarding to see the morale boost throughout the crew, especially on the longer transits. It’s a great way to get everyone together and let loose,” says PO2 Hill.
Calgary routinely holds charitable events for which all proceeds benefit the Fire Fighter’s Burn Treatment Centre at Calgary’s Foothill’s Hospital. Calgary returned to Esquimalt and held a Change of Command Ceremony Aug. 18.
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By Lookout on Aug 22, 2016 with Comments 0
Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer ~
While many youth are taking it easy during their family camping trip this summer, participants in the Raven program are marching along gravel roads and hiking through forests in full infantry (CADPAT) uniform.
Twenty-seven Aboriginal youth camped at Rocky Point from Aug. 10 to 13, as part of their tactical field operations training.
“I found the field training to be one of the most exciting parts of the program,” said Julie Jacobs, 24, from Montreal. “We got to take what was taught to us and apply it in real-life practice.”
The candidates worked as a team to set up a defensive camp in a wooded Bivouac at Rocky Point, and then spent their days completing force protections missions, says Lieutenant (Navy) Alicia Morris, coordinator of the Raven program.
It was in the yellow fields and sprawling Rocky Point forests where students learned how to provide defensive protection to the camp under simulated threats.
The outing highlight was a simulated breach of territory into the camp by three officers dressed as civilians. Raven participants patrolling the camp borders detained and then escorted the three possible threats away from the area. The exercise was a practice run for a simulated battle at Mary Hill on the final day.
During the training days, each candidate carried a rifle loaded with blanks, wore a helmet and combat boots, and toted backpacks full of supplies to mirror real-life infantry training.
“We were also woken between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. every day, in keeping with traditional early military rising. So I now know I can go with only a certain amount of sleep and still wake up early,” said Rebeka Motty, 16, from Valleyview, Alberta.
Participants, ages 16 to 24, come from a range of Aboriginal nations across Canada to attend the Raven program, including Mohawk, Cree, Ojibwe, Metis and Inuit. The program provides Aboriginal youth the opportunity to obtain basic military qualifications and immerse themselves within a military environment.
This year’s participants graduated Aug. 18.
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By Lookout on Aug 24, 2016 with Comments 0
Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer ~
Using a .22 calibre semi-automatic pistol, Captain Mark Hynes, a staff officer with J3 Land Operations for the Joint Task Force Pacific, brought home the gold medal in the 25 Metre Standard Pistol category of the National Pistol Championships in Toronto during the first week of August.
He also brought home a bronze medal for the 50 Metre Pistol category, using a .22 calibre single shot pistol, and a gold medal in the 10 Metre Air Pistol category using a 0.177 caliber air pistol, plus another gold in the 25 Metre Centre Fire Pistol (semi-auto .32 caliber).
A seasoned competitive shooter, Capt Hynes has been competing in the championships since 2009.
“It was great to win, but I’m still seeing places I need improvement – a single point can change the whole score,” he says. “I don’t take these experiences for granted.”
To prepare for the competition, he practiced core, cardio, and balancing exercises to help support his aim and stance. He also worked on breathing exercises to lower his heart rate while shooting, and visualization exercises to help keep him relaxed when competing.
“Some days you are on, and you always have that sense of healthy anxiety that keeps you focused,” he says.
He plans on competing as part of the Canadian Armed Forces CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire) shooting team in Doha, Qatar, this upcoming November.
“Ultimately, I’m drawn to the challenge of it,” he says. “There’s a lot of challenge involved in making the shot perfect.”
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By Lookout on Aug 27, 2016 with Comments 0
Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer ~
For Victoria native Barry Gough, author and Emeritus professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University, his newly written book, “Britannia’s Navy on the West Coast of North America, 1812-1914” represents the culmination of a lifetime spent researching the naval history of Esquimalt.
Gough’s book spans several turns in the history of CFB Esquimalt, from the burgeoning infrastructure of the base to the development of changing naval technology.
“I think the material is engaging,” he says. “It speaks to me about a time we have lost, and I regard history as a bit of a salvage operation to try to recover the past. I see my role as a historian as the interlocutor between the past and the present.”
The book details the requirements needed to build a naval base in Esquimalt by the British Imperial forces, while showing the political will needed to bring it into existence.
Gough fleshed out three-dimensional characters of historical figures in the book who sought to make Esquimalt the British watchtower of the North Pacific.
“I included the characteristics and personalities of the admirals and captains, and crafted the nature of who these people were and why they saw, in our part of the world, so much importance here,” he says. “These British naval officers had a global reach – Britannia ruled the waves.”
But writing a book of history with such detail and precision, spanning a large time frame, required him to spend at least a decade researching, and another three years revising the manuscript.
Gough says his initial work on the book began during his PhD and was completed under the mentorship of famous naval historian Gerald Graham in London, England.
“I had to develop a topic that was suitable for the requirements of a PhD, and so I sought out the help of an archivist in British Columbia, who suggested the only topic that hadn’t been properly studied in Canadian history was the rise of Esquimalt as a naval base.”
What followed was years of demanding, but pleasurable, research completed in London at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, The National Archives, The British Library, the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, and the Royal Geographical Society. This research, says Gough, paved the way for the prequel to his new book, published in 1971 as “The Royal Navy and the Northwest Coast”.
“The history of Esquimalt documented in my books shows how this place stands in the world – we aren’t just confined to our municipality here,” he says. “Our history is of global importance.”
Time, he says, has allowed him to complete a vast agenda of histories. Gough is already at work on a book to be published next year, which will focus on political tug-of-war during the First World War between Sir Winston Churchill and British Admiral Jacky Fisher.
Gough’s book will be launched by Heritage House Publishing at the Wardroom on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. He would like to thank Debbie Towell and Clare Sharpe with CFB Esquimalt’s Naval and Military Museum for their tremendous help. He would also like to thank the staff at Heritage House Publishing.
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Military members past and present are being sought to join other volunteers in renovating Esquimalt United Church’s Rainbow Kitchen.
The $500,000 renovation project on Admirals Road, managed by Victoria-based non-profit organization HeroWork, starts the weekend of Sept. 16 and continues for the following two weekends.
The 4,600 square foot community wing of the Esquimalt United Church is home for several community groups and the non-denominational Rainbow Kitchen, which serves approximately 36,000 hot meals a year to people in need in Esquimalt.
HeroWork Founder and executive director Paul Latour says his group has carried out over $1.3 million in “radical renovations” since he founded the non-profit organization in 2010. He has relied on military personnel to volunteer in past projects and is counting on them to deliver again.
“Participating in something positive for the community and in a team atmosphere will give our volunteers from CFB Esquimalt an amazing experience, but also help them showcase to the public the difference the military makes in their communities, both at home and abroad,” says Latour.
HeroWork recently received a $20,000 donation from Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Boomer’s Legacy Foundation.
As part of the reno kickoff volunteers will meet at the Canteen Road parking lot at 4 p.m. Friday Sept. 16 and march to the church with some musical accompaniment provided by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy.
After the opening ceremonies, volunteers will start demolition work, including landscaping, excavating and removing decaying cedar shingles from the roof, replacing windows and doors, and painting.
Renovations on the inside of the building include a complete kitchen refit, the creation of an additional bathroom, fixture and appliance upgrades, flooring, wall and ceiling replacement, electrical work, furniture repair, painting, the construction of a new loading dock, and more.
HeroWork’s military liaison is Lt(N) Colin Dudeck.
Personnel from the base interested in getting involved should contact him at [email protected]. Former military and civilians are asked to contact Latour at [email protected].
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Canadian Army Trains in Brazilian Jungle during International Competition
August 22, 2016 — Ottawa — National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Starting tomorrow, ten Canadian Army soldiers from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group based in Valcartier, Quebec, will start their trek through the rainforest of the Amazonas region of Brazil during the 2nd International Patrol Competition. This event will be held at the Brazilian Army’s Jungle Warfare Training Centre in Manaus, Brazil. Canadian Army soldiers have been in Brazil since August 15 preparing for this year’s competition. Close to twenty teams from fourteen countries are expected to take part.
The unique event provides a welcome opportunity for participating soldiers to sharpen their patrolling skills in challenging and unpredictable terrain. The Jungle Warfare Training Centre in Manaus is recognized internationally for offering high-quality training and the competition will afford an opportunity for Canadian Army soldiers to challenge their physical stamina, mental fortitude, leadership, and soldier skills.
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Participation in skills competitions on the international stage enables our soldiers to test their abilities and resiliency in a variety of environments, and to gain valuable skills to help them become better soldiers. The Canadian team at the 2nd International Patrol Competition in Brazil will be able to share their hard-earned experiences with their fellow soldiers and further contribute to the overall excellence of the Canadian Army.”
– Major-General J.M. Lanthier, Commander, Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre Headquarters
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By Lookout on Aug 23, 2016 with Comments 0
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CFB Esquimalt’s Men’s Tritons scored the winning goal in the final game of the summer league Soccer Regionals on Aug. 15. This win has earned them a spot at Soccer Nationals representing the Pacific Region from Sept. 17 to 22.
The score of the final game was 1 Tritons and 0 for CFB Comox. The first regionals game, held on Aug. 12, saw a tie of 1-1.
“I had a very positive feeling during the game,” says Lieutenant (Navy) Demetris Mousouliotis, Training Officer at the Fleet Diving Unit Pacific. “We were disciplined and stuck to our game plan – to spread the field and keep the ball on offence, and also play compact on defence. We were able to deal with any attacks relatively easily and did a pretty good job keeping the ball on offence.”
Leading Seaman Brad Salmon scored the winning goal in the second half of the game, as the two teams went full force in the August heat.
“I was a little surprised and very excited for the team,” says Lt(N) Mousouliotis. “I think it was a great accomplishment for CFB Esquimalt given the challenging conditions and the small size of our roster.”
The Tritons beat the odds with their reduced team of 12 players, with one player unable to participate due to an injury and another playing on a sprained ankle.
“The Tritons will continue to hold practices at Colville field in preparation for Nationals with a large emphasis on conditioning and team tactics,” says Lt(N) Mousouliotis. “Most of the players will also be preparing for the winter league season with the Vancouver Island Soccer League.”
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By Lookout on Aug 25, 2016 with Comments 0
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For the past six months, Military Police member Leading Seaman Andrée Noye has suited up in her bicycling apparel, placed her foot in the pedal stirrup, and kicked off for a routine 100 kilometre ride.
As she heads up the many steep inclines in the Victoria roadways, at the fore of her mind are those afflicted with cancer. It’s what gets her through the burn in her thighs.
The military police member’s training regime is all for a good cause.
In just a few weeks she will join 13 other police officers, one media personality and two special guest riders from the Victoria area for the 1,000 kilometre 14-day journey – the 2016 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock from Port Alice to Victoria.
“I’m doing this because I’ve been impacted by cancer on various levels, and it has impacted the people I love,” she says. “This is me just trying to make a small difference.”
Three days a week she cycles with four other police and RCMP cyclists, plus one guest cyclist, to help prepare for the journey in September.
On Tuesdays they climb hills. So far, they have surmounted the road to the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Saanich, the 19-kilometre climb up Mount Washington, Ross Durrance Road and Wallis Point Road.
What goes up must come down, and LS Noye has learned to brave the velocity that comes from cruising downhill.
“I used to have major issues going downhill. I don’t like speed and my impulse was to hit the brake, but now I’m comfortable going fast.”
Thursdays are speed day, and as LS Noye explains, they find a loop-like route in Victoria such the University of Victoria’s Ring Road, and cycle around it at top speed.
Sundays are the long rides, anywhere from 80 to 120 kilometres, with an upcoming “longest ride”, on Aug. 28 when they cycle 140 km to Jordan River.
“I used to think 35 kilometres was a long ride,” she quips.
In addition to her full-time position with the Military Police Unit Esquimalt, and hectic training schedule, LS Noye must also juggle fundraising for her goal. She has a $5,000 commitment to reach and has added another $5,000 in order to send her two 15-year-old junior riders Desiree Young and Joel Dorval, both cancer survivors, to Camp Good Times with their families.
The camp is a medically-supervised camp in Maple Ridge where cancer survivors, their families, and other families impacted by cancer can enjoy outdoor activities.
To reach her goals, she has gotten very creative. Every Thursday there is a barbecue just behind the Naden Drill hall – $5 gets you a drink, chips and burger or hotdog.
From then end of August until the Tour itself, her fundraising schedule, or “FUNdraising” as she likes to spell it, will be a whirlwind of activities:
On Aug. 26, she and fellow MPs are hosting a Block Party and Corn Roast on Belmont Road, 3 to 7 p.m., with fun activities and food. Everyone is welcome and the hope is people will open their wallets and purses to support the cause.
Expect to see her Sept. 8 in the 4th Annual Tour de Rock Spin-A-Thon at HMC Dockyard main gate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., which is supported by many DND members who hold a boot drive and barbecue lunch.
LS Noye will also co-host with Saanich PD D/Cst Carmena a golf tournament Sept. 11 at the Olympic View Golf Course, which will be emceed by Times Colonist’s Jack Knox – a former Tour de Rock rider himself. If you are interested in playing contact her.
She will be spinning again at the Industrial Trade Show on Sept. 15 and selling Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock gear.
On Sept. 16, the Canadian Cancer Society and Raymond James Ltd will host a “Jail and Bail” event at Ship’s Point, where LS Noye will involve her junior riders, as they will act as “Special MP of the Day”, and will present fictional arrest warrants for FUNdraising local community members. So far, Esquimalt Township Mayor Desjardins, Councillor Brame and MPU Esquimalt Commanding Officer Maj Lisa Clark have accepted to raise “bail” in order to avoid spending time in the “slammer”. LS Noye is hoping to convince other prominent community members to follow suit.
Children and adults can dunk LS Noye during Formation Fun Day on Sept. 17 with a “Dunk-A-Cop” event at the MP display.
LS Noye is also the school liaison officer at John Stubbs Memorial School in Belmont Park. She will be shaving her hair off and donating her locks for a wig. The head shave will take place mere days before the Tour de Rock itself.
“I’m happy and excited right now, and so far with the fundraising I’ve noticed that the majority of the donations have been given by the close-knit DND community – and I am so grateful,” says LS Noye.
With her cycling gear sponsored by Trek Bicycle Store, and more fundraising events lined up during the Tour de Rock, LS Noye is set to tackle the Island journey.
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Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson is through to tonight's live final of Celebrity Big Brother.
She is one of six housemates who will compete to be the final celebrity to walk out of the house at Elstree Studios which has been their home for the past four weeks.
Marnie is through to the last six contestants in the live CBB final.
The 24-year-old from South Shields, former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood and Ex On The Beach star Stephen Bear face Californian singer Aubrey O'Day, Mob Wives star Renee Graziano and YouTuber - and Frankie Grande, who is the brother of pop star Ariana.
In last night's episode, the housemates voted Grande as their most deserving winner, but viewers appear to have a different opinion.
Bear is odds-on favourite to win with bookmakers William Hill, with Norwood and Simpson trailing behind.
If bookies have their feel for the public vote correct then the US contingent will be the first three out the door.
Marnie Simpson is through to the live final of Celebrity Big Brother.
This series has been rife with controversies including the removal of housemate Christopher Biggins over offensive comments, and complaints to media watchdog Ofcom about frequent nudity and scenes of sexual content between Bear and axed contestant Chloe Khan, and Simpson and evicted Towie star Lewis Bloor.
Bear has also been at the centre of bullying complaints, and recent days have seen Channel 5 accused of "fixing" the show after it chose not to air some incidents involving him, including injuring Samantha Fox's eye during a prank.
* The Celebrity Big Brother final will air on Channel 5 at 9pm.
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Rowell Report: Sunderland’s draw against Southampton sees history has a way of repeating itself
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Even when Sunderland get a hard earned and valuable away point, like they did at Southampton, you can still end up feeling disappointed.
Just like last season at the same ground, Sunderland threw away two points by conceding a late goal that came from an error from young Jordan Pickford – who up until then hadn’t put a foot wrong.
David Moyes rung the changes at St Mary’s, five in all from the Boro game, and for me, the most important was Lamine Kone back in the team.
I just hope he is there to stay now and that his partnership with Papy Djilobodji can be as effective as the one he had with Younes Kaboul.
I like what I have seen from Djilobodji up to now, and as the centre-back pairing is the most important partnership pairing in any football team, I am hoping the pair of them can gel and be the foundations for the rest of the team to be built around.
It was also good to see Javier Manquillo given an early debut.
But looking at our threadbare squad we still need a couple of midfielders, a striker and goalkeeper as a minimum.
At the time of writing, there are still a couple of days left in the window and the club can’t afford to waste a single minute of that time.
I wasn’t impressed with Southampton, I expected more from them and maybe the years of losing top players and managers every summer will catch up with them as they were relieved to salvage a point at the end from a game they probably went into expecting all three.
David Moyes, I’m sure, will have mixed feelings but at least he has his first point as Sunderland boss and before the game I am sure most Sunderland fans would have taken a 1-1 draw – I would have.
Sunderland have made the exact same bad start to the season as the last one, taking just a single point from the first nine available.
Hopefully, we won’t have to wait until the end of October to record our first win this time round, or the annual relegation battle will be inevitable.
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South Shields reality TV star Marnie Simpson has come fourth in this summer's Celebrity Big Brother.
The 24-year-old was the third Geordie Shore cast member to take enter the Big Brother house, following Sunderland's Charlotte Crosby, who won, and Scott Timlin, better known as Scotty T.
Crosby was among those praising Marnie's performance. She said: "I can't put into words how proud I am of my @MarnieGShore she is my sister and one of my best friends and she absolutely smashed it!"
However, not everyone has been as impressed with Marnie's appearance on the programme. She took significant flak on social media over "flashing" and an incident where she was The seen taking a shower with former The Only Way Is Essex star Lewis Bloor before stepping out into the bathroom fully naked.
Her behaviour also saw a string of complaints to media watchdog Ofcom.
The series winner, Stephen Bear, has not been bathed in glory either.
He continued his controversial streak last night as host Emma Willis was forced to tell him to "shut up" during his exit interview after repeatedly interrupting her.
Picture by PA. Marnie Simpson at the Celebrity Big Brother final.
The 26-year-old, from Walthamstow, failed to answer her seriously throughout their discussion, causing the presenter to chastise him.
The Ex On The Beach star told Willis he "knew he was going to win", but evaded her questions, so she told him: "You've just won, give me a serious interview."
When he continued to skirt around explaining his behaviour in the house, Willis said: "You're not really answering the question, because everything I throw at you, you're answering with eggs and pancakes."
Other controversy on this series of the show has including the removal of housemate Christopher Biggins over offensive comments, and complaints to media watchdog Ofcom about frequent nudity and scenes of sexual content between Bear and Chloe Khan.
Bear has also been at the centre of bullying complaints, and Channel 5 has been accused of fixing the show after it chose not to air some incidents involving him, including scenes of him injuring Samantha Fox's eye during a prank.
He made further headlines when his girlfriend Lillie Lexie Gregg entered the Celebrity Big Brother house and broke up with him over his fling with Khan.
He faced the public vote every week after receiving an eternal nomination from his housemates, and clashed frequently with many of them, notably Aubrey O'Day and Renee Graziano.
Asked if he enjoyed "pushing people's buttons", he said: "All I know from me being in there is me being as fun as possible, and as positive as possible.
"If I know I've upset someone I'll genuinely leave them be and then talk to them sensibly, I never once bitched about someone behind their back, I was never horrible like... I know my limits, if you get the hump and they've walked off, you leave them."
Bear beat former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood to become the winner of the second series of the Channel 5 show this year.
Mob Wives star Graziano came third, with Marnie in fourth place.
Fifth place went to Danity Kane singer O'Day, while YouTube personality and Broadway star Frankie Grande was sixth.
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Hartlepool United’s players must produce the same super-human effort they showed with 10 men when they have the full 11.
So says keeper Trevor Carson in the aftermath of Saturday’s exciting 2-2 draw with Newport.
Pools are still waiting for their first win at the Northern Gas & Power Stadium this season, but there was no shortage of effort.
The team was reduced to 10 players after Toto Nsiala was sent off just three minutes in for a deliberate handball.
But Pools fought back to take a point with the boisterous home crowd giving Craig Hignett’s side a standing ovation at the full-time whistle.
“Woodsy (Michael Woods) made a great point when we were talking about the game in the changing room,” said ex-Sunderland keeper Carson. “He said we need to play with the intensity we showed with 10 men when we have 11.
“When we were down to 10 men, we seemed to run that little bit further and harder, and defended with more passion.
“That’s the standard we must now show for the rest of the season.
“It shouldn’t take us going down to 10 men to run faster and be sharper.
“Hopefully we’ll learn from this. We absolutely battered them. Obviously with only 10 men, we’ve had to concede possession, but there was times we murdered them.
“I know life’s all about if onlys, but it’s very frustrating thinking what might have been. But I think, ultimately, we’ll take more positives from the game than negatives.”
Pools were 1-0 up before some supporters had even taken their seats, Nicky Featherstone scoring his first goal since joining the club after being set up by the excellent Woods. But hopes of a first home win were quickly extinguished by Nsiala’s early exit and Sean Rigg’s equaliser.
Jon Parkin put Newport ahead but Padraig Amond levelled before half-time.
Hartlepool Utd: Carson, Richards, Nsiala, Bates (Donnelly 75), Carroll, Alessandra, Woods, Featherstone, Thomas, Amond (Hawkins 82), Paynter (Harrison 58). Sent Off: Nsiala (3). Goals: Featherstone 2, Amond 38.
Newport County: Day, Bignot, Bennett, Darren Jones, Butler, Randall, Labadie (Tozer 64), Myrie-Williams (Compton 53), Jackson (Barnum-Bobb 75), Parkin, Rigg. Booked: Randall, Darren Jones. Goals: Rigg 4, Parkin 27.
Att: 3,261. Ref: Andy Haines (Tyne & Wear).
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A distraught animal owner is appealing for the public’s help to find her missing dog.
Two-year-old Nell was being walked on Cleadon Hills, on Friday, when she ran off after being scared by two other dogs.
The German Shepherd, which failed as a police dog due to her gentle nature, has not been seen since.
Her owner Susan Tully has been scouring the area since her disappearance in the hope of being reunited with her beloved pet.
Mrs Tully, from Castletown said: “Nell is such a gentle dog. There has been some sightings of her but when people have approached her she has ran off.”
Nell is described as a short-coated German Shepherd.
Anyone who sees Nell is being asked to call Mrs Tully on 07885 539 999.
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Almost everyone enjoys a bank holiday. A three-day weekend means more time to spend with family and friends, to go out and explore the world, and to relax from the pressures of working life. Imagine if, rather than a few times a year, we had a three-day weekend every week. This isn’t just a nice idea. Beyond the possibilities for leisure, three-day weekends might also be one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact – and future-proof our economy.
A reduction in working hours generally correlates with marked reductions in energy consumption, as economists David Rosnick and Mark Weisbrot have argued. In fact, if Americans simply followed European levels of working hours, for example, they would see an estimated 20% reduction in energy use – and hence in carbon emissions.
With a four-day week, huge amounts of commuting to and from work could be avoided, as well as the energy outputs from running workplaces. At a point when we need to massively cut back our carbon outputs, instituting a three-day weekend could be the simplest and most elegant way to make our economy more environmentally friendly.
It’s happened before. For example, in 2007 the US state of Utah redefined the working week for state employees, with extended hours on Monday to Thursday meaning it could eliminate Fridays entirely. In its first ten months, the move saved the state at least US$1.8m (£1.36m) in energy costs. Fewer working days meant less office lighting, less air conditioning and less time spent running computers and other equipment – all without even reducing the total number of hours worked.
For one day a week, thousands of commuters were able to stay at home. If the reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions from travel were included, the state estimated a saving of more than 12,000 tons of CO2 each year.
Utah abandoned the experiment in 2011 after residents complained they were unable to access services on Fridays. It seems this sort of change has to be accompanied by a shift in our expectations so that Friday becomes a “third weekend” rather than simply a weekday without work. What Utah does show is that, replicated across an entire country, a four day week would see substantial progress towards an economy that does less damage to the environment.
Yet there would be other benefits too. Working less would improve the elusive “work/life balance”, and help to restore our mental health and physical well-being. It would also give us more time to spend on social activities, to care for children and the elderly, and to engage with our communities. Experiments with reduced working hours at select workplaces in Sweden in 2015 reduced sickness and even increased productivity.
Directing gains in economic efficiency towards increased free time and reduced energy consumption, rather than making more stuff, could create a better and more environmentally safe world.
An obvious objection might be: “How could we afford this?” But there are serious economic and technological reasons for why governments, political parties, think tanks and social movements should all start to think about advocating for the implementation of three-day weekends.
As anthropologist David Graeber has recently contended, many of us work jobs that, at least partially, seem pointless. Indeed, economists have long been aware of the redundant hours contained in many working days, with employees effectively under-utilised in their workplaces, yet unable to leave due to the persistent issue of “presenteeism” – where workers are valued by managers for hours logged in the office rather than productivity. Rather than work longer hours for little productive benefit, we could embrace a shorter working week and help save our planet and our own well-being.
Looking more into the long-term, a new wave of workplace automation featuring advanced robotics and machine learning systems is predicted to replace 47% of current jobs in the US in coming decades, and 54% in Europe. In these circumstances, where there will be significantly less work available, instituting policies such as three-day weekends becomes essential to make life liveable under these changed economic conditions.
As Nick Srnicek and I have argued in our book Inventing the Future, automation will soon offer us the prospect of a very different world of work. More automation would make many production processes more efficient, using less energy and less human labour until, eventually, we are largely freed from work.
The key to capturing the benefits of automation without drastic social dislocation depends in part on developing policies which work to share the gains. This means a reduced working week thanks to an extended weekend, together with a universal basic income.
None of this will happen overnight. But, if you’re in the UK and are lucky enough to have Monday off, don’t forget that extra day at home or in the park is not only fun but will help fight climate change.
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Shows to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime in September
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As September rolls around we take a look at what the two biggest streaming services in the UK are bringing to our screens.
Netflix
Netflix continues to be a fertile space for new programming, with original shows once again dominating September’s line-up.
From gripping crime thrillers to fascinating documentaries, we’ve picked out some highlights to get you started.
Tangerine
What is it? An acclaimed indie flick shot entirely using iPhone cameras. This day in the life portrait of two transgender prostitutes is an energetic, funny and superbly-acted tour de force of low-budget filmmaking, with surprises and invention emanating from every frame. Unlike anything else out there.
When can I watch it? September
Narcos (Season 2)
What is it? Narcos took the world by storm when its first season debuted back in 2015. Season 1 ended with the the authorities closing in on notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, and Season 2 looks to get a lot more fraught as he struggles to cope with the mental pressure put upon him by the chase.
When can I watch it? September 2
The White Helmets
What is it? One area in which Netflix has really come into its own is its original documentaries, which often take a look at more niche issues. The White Helmets tells the story of a group of brave volunteer rescue workers in Syria, while looking at the humanitarian crisis in the region and its glimmers of hope. Sure to be a poignant take on one of the worst conflicts of our time.
When can I watch it? September 16
Easy (Season 1)
What is it? This Netflix original comedy comes from the mind of Joe Swanberg and has a fairly unique premise; an anthology series that takes a diverse group of people from Chicago and has them tackle issues such as love, sex, technology and culture. The show has been kept fairly under wraps up to this point, but high-profile guest stars (including Orlando Bloom) have been teased.
When can I watch it? September 22
Amanda Knox
What is it? Making A Murderer swept through Netflix like a wild fire with its true crime investigations, and now, this one off documentary looks to incite similar responses around the case of Amanda Knox, who spent four years in an Italian jail in 2007, before later being cleared of her alleged crimes. The case made shock waves around the world, and this doc should be no different.
When can I watch it? September 30
Marvel’s Luke Cage (Season 1)
What is it? Marvel hero Cage has already made a barnstorming appearance in Jessica Jones, but now he gets his own series. The first season will be dealing rather predictably with the hero’s origin story, but when you consider just what the show is building towards (Avengers-style supergroup series The Defenders), it’s enough to get even the most casual comic book fan excited. Bullets don’t hurt him and he has super strength, so we should be in for a spectacular first season.
When can I watch it? September 30
Everything else coming to Netflix UK this September:
Behind Enemy Lines (September 1)
Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Season 1 (September 1)
I Am The Ambassador (September 1)
Baby Boom September 1)
Piranha (September 1)
Bang Gang (September 1)
We’ll Never Have Paris (September 1)
Wolf Warrior (September 1)
A Perfect Day (September 1)
Holy Hell (September 1)
Dukhtar (September 1)
Kulipari – An Army of Frogs (September 2)
Chef’s Table Season 3 France (September 2)
Invoked (September 6)
In-Lawfully Yours (September 6)
Fire Dragon (September 6)
Natural Selection (September 6)
From Dusk Til Dawn Season 3 (September 7)
Digimon Fusion: Season 2 (September 8)
Cedric’s Stand-Up (September 9)
Bald Mountain (September 10)
Saneamento Básico, O Filme (September 10)
Most Likely to Die (September 13)
Extremis (September 13)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (September 15)
Flushed Away (September 15)
From Fat to Finish Line (September 15)
Natural Born Pranksters (September 15)
Only Fools And Horses Season 3 and 4 (September 15)
Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville (September 16)
VeggieTales in the House Season 4 (September 23)
Audrie And Daisy (September 23)
Iliza Schlesinger: Confirmed Kills (September 23)
Once Upon A Time Season 6 (September 26)
Amazon Prime
There are a host of great films and TV shows coming to Amazon Prime UK in September, so we’ve picked out some of the highlights – from existential sci-fi to intense investigative thrillers.
Westworld
Here’s your chance to relive the cult classic that inspired HBO’s new TV version. Michael Crichton’s 1973 thriller takes in a hi-tech amusement park where paying guests rub shoulders with cyborg saloon workers and gunslingers. When two adventure-seeking patrons decide to spend some time in Westworld however, the programming goes wild, with perilous results.
When can I watch it? September 8
Room
Brie Larson won an Oscar for her heartbreaking performance in one of 2015’s most widely acclaimed movies. It tells the story of Joy (Larson) and her son Jack (Jacob Tremblay), who are held captive in a single room for seven years, with Joy yearning eternally for the freedom of the outside world, and Jack struggling to comprehend it. The two leads deliver us an emotional rollercoaster of a drama, packed with poignant moments and the occasional spike of joy.
When can I watch it? September 9
Boogie Nights
One of Paul Thomas Anderson’s defining masterpieces, Mark Wahlberg plays an eager and aspiring pornography actor in 70s California, swept up into the highs and lows of the chaotic scene. The film covers some serious topics, including excessive drug use and the dangers surrounding a career in the adult film industry, but is nevertheless a vibrant account of interesting characters trying to make their way in the world, and a parable about self-reflection.
When can I watch it? September 22
Transparent: Season 3
Jeffrey Tambor takes the lead in Transparent, now on its third season and proving to be a highlight of the modern TV calendar. Maura Pfefferman’s struggles to be accepted as a women late in her life aren’t over, and Jill Soloway’s tender story promises to provide the same delicate blend of wry comedy and relatable drama as ever.
When can I watch it? September 23
Spotlight
Spotlight beat out some pretty hefty competition to claim 2016’s Oscar for Best Picture, but it’s easy to see why. Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams star as members of the Boston Globe’s team of investigative journalists, who worked tirelessly to expose the widespread but ignored abuse of children at the hands of Catholic priests in their city. And beyond. An eye-opening drama that’s fascinating and harrowing in equal measure, it lets the facts do the talking and avoids unnecessary grandstanding – instead showing how fearless fact-finding against a previously untouchable institution shed light on a ghastly, powerful conspiracy.
When can I watch it? September 30
Everything else coming to Amazon Prime UK in September:
Rakuen – Season 1 (September 1)
Manhattan – Season 2 (September 1)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 (September 1)
Fallen (September 1)
Gods and Generals (September 1)
North Country (September 1)
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (September 1)
Superman – Unbound (September 1)
The Bachelor (September 1)
The Good German (September 1)
Big Miracle (September 4)
Christmas with the Coopers (September 4)
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (September 4)
Around the Bend (September 8)
Father’s Day (September 8)
The Trouble With Girls (September 8)
Blood Diamond (September 9)
April and the Extraordinary World (September 9)
Mon Roi (September 9)
The Nut Job (September 13)
Safe House (September 14)
Above the Law (September 15)
Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever (September 15)
Heart Condition (September 15)
The Reaping (September 15)
TMNT (September 15)
World According to Garp (September 15)
Wyatt Earp (September 15)
Chronic (September 19)
The Corruptor (September 22)
Meeting Venus (September 22)
Payback (September 22)
The Secret Garden (September 22)
Speedway (September 22)
Rattle the Cage (September 23)
Conspiracy Theory (September 25)
Cradle 2 the Grave (September 29)
Hearts in Atlantis (September 29)
Julius Caesar (September 29)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (September 29)
Mortal Kombat (September 29)
A Walk Among the Tombstones (September 30)
The Hexecutioners (September 30)
Orphan (September 30)
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Motorists are reminded that roadworks in Pallion associated with Sunderland’s new bridge will be temporarily removed at the end of the month.
European Way will be open to traffic in both directions and all roadworks in the Pallion Junction area removed for five weeks from the early hours of Saturday, August 27, until September 29.
The diversion around St Luke’s Way will be removed and a temporary roundabout reinstated at the junction of Pallion New Road, European Way, Pallion Subway and Woodbine Terrace.
However, from the end of September, traffic management will be re-installed and one lane of Pallion Subway closed until the end of the year to enable utility diversions to continue.
Throughout all of the works, local shops and businesses, including those at Pallion Retail Park, Pallion High Street, Pallion Quay and Pallion Industrial Estate, as well as Pallion Metro Station, will remain open as normal at all times.
Major works in the Pallion Junction area are expected to be completed by the end of the year, with minor works continuing into 2017.
On completion, there will be a four-way junction with traffic lights, which will allow traffic to connect to the new bridge when it opens in the spring of 2018.
A Sunderland Council spokesman said: "We are committed to working closely with the local community and thank you again for your patience whilst this work takes place.
"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience and assure you that we are doing everything possible to minimise disruption."
If you have any queries regarding this or any other aspect of the project email: [email protected], call the 24-hour helpline on: 0800 223 0379.
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Sunderland look to have missed out on midfield targets Vicente Iborra from Sevilla and Ryan Mason from Tottenham Hotspur.
Sevilla had accepted a £7.7million offer from Sunderland for Iborra but Spanish newspaper Marca are now reporting that the agreed deal is now off after the club and coach decided against selling their captain.
The Echo understands Iborra was keen to test himself in the Premier League and was open to a move to Wearside - where he would double his wages - despite having played in Spain all of his career.
Personal terms are understood to have been agreed.
There is often brinkmanship between clubs late in the transfer window and a deal could yet be resurrected but it looks unlikely now given Sevilla's change of mind.
The 28-year-old came off the bench for Sevilla against Villarreal on Sunday evening.
Meanwhile, Hull City look to have won the race to sign Mason from Spurs.
Premier League rivals Hull City have already agreed an £8million fee but Sunderland had made a late move, with a £40,000 a week deal on the table.
Initial talks are understood to have taken place between Sunderland and Mason's representatives.
But Sky Sports claim the midfielder is set to join Hull instead.
The 25-year-old has been told he will struggle for first team opportunities at White Hart Lane this season.
Mason scored the winning goal for Spurs against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light last September.
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Meanwhile, Jeremain Lens has completed his loan move to Fenerbahce where he will be reunited with former Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat.
The winger flew to Turkey last night ahead of a medical, with the 28-year-old arriving on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal next summer.
Fenerbahce confirmed the news when they tweeted a picture of Lens.
And finally, Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart will today complete a loan move to Serie A side Torino.
Sunderland had expressed an interest in the England international but Hart was keen to move abroad after falling down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium following the arrival of Pep Guardiola as boss.
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A man is being hunted after he exposed himself before urinating down the side of the counter and on the floor of a busy McDonald's.
The incident took place at around 4.40pm on Saturday at the branch in Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
The incident happened in full view of the restaurant, with several children there.
The suspect is described as a white male, of slim/medium build, aged in his early thirties, with fair, receding hair.
He was wearing a black jacket with a black polo shirt underneath which had white detailing on the collar and a white logo.
The man was in company with another man at the time of the incident.
Any witnesses or anyone with information regarding the identity of the man is asked to contact PC Andrew Anderson on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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The more I think about it, the more I think the transfer window staying open after the first day of the season is ridiculous.
And I say this having been seen sat on every side of the metaphorical fence of arguments for and against the transfer window.
It amazes me that clubs will be three games into the season and still desperately rummaging around the broken biscuits and “Whoops!” sections of football’s supermarket to save their season before it’s even had a chance to begin.
You’d think three games wouldn’t be long enough to give a true indication of how the season was going to pan out.
But when you have rumours of mounting pressure on Garry Monk at Leeds United and David Moyes’s admission that this will be another year of struggle at the Stadium of Light after just two games, then it hits home just how critical those first few weeks of the season really are.
So why are so many clubs unprepared? Why are the hopes of a brand new season demolished before fans have had a chance to reach the conclusion of their dream, like pins in a bowling alley, simply because they’re club hasn’t been diligent in their recruitment?
Writing this column allows me to wear the three hats I’ve worn over the years; that of the supporter, the player and now coach, so I can see the pros and cons from all angles.
The only positions I haven’t been in is at board level, but if I was, I’d feel the weight of responsibility lying heavy on my shoulders if I’d got to this point of the season and there were numerous holes that needed to be filled within the fabric of my squad.
My biggest sympathies lie with those clubs who do go about their business in the right manor, only to see their playing staff plundered in late August and left to do their own dash around the aisles on what is essentially Christmas Eve.
Occasionally, I allow the supporter in me to blurt out idealistic sentiments when it comes to the clubs with which I hold the most affection, so on first hearing of Everton’s interest in Lamine Kone, and his desire to see what they had to offer, I got out my bucket hat I bought for the 1992 FA cup final and stuck it on.
Initially, my first thoughts were just throw at him whatever he demanded to get him to stay and build the side around someone who had not only become a cult hero in a short space of time, but was of the calibre of player needed to lift the club above comfortably above the safety of 17th place it has become synonymous with.
Keep hold of Kone, Kirchhoff and Defoe, come hell or high water, and then use them as the starting point for future stability and success.
When you take off the supporters hat and replace it with you a Tony Pulis style coach’s cap, your opinion shifts and you know that once a player has had his head turned, it’s difficult to get it back to the place it was prior to the interest in them.
I’m not totally against having a transfer window but I just think it would serve every one much better if all business was concluded by the first day of August and we could just concentrate on the football and every manager knew the hand they were playing with for at least the first four months of the season.
And if they were left short come the deadline, then it would force clubs to lean on their youth system, at least temporarily, if injuries and suspensions leave them bare of experience. That’s what those players are there for after all.
If clubs were really trying to be frugal, they wouldn’t leave themselves open to being held ransom by players and prospective buyers.
And it’s not like we have to do away with the circus of transfer deadline day either.
If you’re a big fan of Jim White’s impression of Dale Winton monitoring demented players with their agents in tow, scurrying around the UK motorways, we can hold deadline day during pre-season when we’re starved of competitive football.
Go wild in the aisles? Have a leisurely stroll round in the shops in the Springtime, thats where you’ll find the real value for money in the long run.
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Sunderland are chasing a loan deal for Manchester City defender Jason Denayer, according to reports.
The Belgian international was part of their Euro 2016 squad but has found himself surplus to requirements under Pep Guardiola.
A central defender, Denayer has spent the last two seasons away from the Etihad Stadium, taking in loan spells at Celtic and Galatasaray.
Now, it seems, the defender wants to tackle the Premier League and Sunderland is being touted as a possible destination with David Moyes still on the look out for another centre back.
Reports suggest Galatasaray are keen on Denayer rejoining them on loan after he made 17 appearances at the Turk Telekom Arena last season.
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A Wearside MP says SAFC's new deal with a short-term loan firm could put the club's community work at risk.
Washington and Sunderland West MP Sharon Hodgson has written to the club's chief executive Martin Bain after the recent announcement of a sponsorship deal between the football club and Satsuma Loans, a branch of financial services company, Provident Financial.
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In her letter, she says the club's positive community engagement work could be undermined by working with a company which has a representative APR of 1,575% and that investigation of Satsuma’s website shows a £1,000 short-term loan would mean paying back £431.04 in interest over 13 weeks, rising to to £990.04 if borrowed over a year.
"When the announcement of SAFC and Satsuma Loans was brought to my attention and after further investigation of Satsuma Loans repayment schemes, it was clear that I needed to write to the Chief Executive of SAFC. to get further clarification and rationale for this decision," said Mrs Hodgson.
"Payday lenders can be a dangerous way of pushing people already financially squeezed into debt, and sometimes even further into debt, when they advertised such quick loans with the sting in their tail of high interest repayments.
"Personal debt is a problem here in Sunderland and for our top sports team to be working with them needs further explanation about why this decision was come to, and what Satsuma Loans will be doing to work with our local communities."
Announcing the deal earlier this month, SAFC commercial director Gary Hutchinson said: "From the first time we met with Provident, we were impressed with their commitment to positive and proactive engagement.
"This ethos mirrors our own approach as a football club steeped in its regional identity and heritage. We are very much looking forward to working closely with Provident and their Satsuma team."
Mark Stevens, Managing Director at Provident’s Consumer Credit Division said: "We are very excited to become an official partner of Sunderland AFC.
"We have already developed a great relationship with the people behind the scenes and we are delighted to be working with a fantastic club, which is a part of the fabric of the city and absolutely represents the ethos of what we aim to represent as a business and as a partner; that is to support local communities and provide a great experience for the fans.
"I’ve been to the Stadium of Light many times as a football fan and it truly is one of the best arenas to watch our great game. We very much look forward to being a part of match days with our innovative activities and supporter engagement initiatives, and joining the club’s journey, on and off the pitch, over the coming years."
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Joe McElderry to reprise starring role as Joseph heads back out on tour
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South Shields singing star Joe McElderry is set to reprise his role in musical Joseph next year.
The 25-year-old, from Westoe, will once again don the famous coat for the eponymous role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Joe McElderry is starring in the lead role on a UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
X Factor and Popstar to Opera Star champ Joe went on a massive UK tour of the show this year and will go back out on the road in 2017.
It will open on January 24 in Guildford then run at Wimbledon from January 31 to February 4, Dartford from February 7 to 11, Hastings from February 14 to 19, Torquay from February 21 to 25 and Portsmouth from February 28 to March 4.
The tour will then continue in Edinburgh from March 14 to 18, Malvern from March 21 to 25, Shrewsbury from March 28 to April 1, Bradford from April 4 to 8, Preston from April 18 to 22, Nottingham from April 25 to 29, Bristol from May 2 to 6, Cardiff from May 9 to 13, and Londonderry from May 30 to June 3.
The biblical tale of Jacob’s favourite son is the UK’s longest-running musical and includes famous track Close Every Door.
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Appeal after cyclist is injured in collision with motorbike rider on A184
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a motorbike rider and cyclist.
The collision happened at 5.23pm on Friday on the westbound A184, junction with The Pastures, just after Testos Roundabout, near Boldon Colliery.
The cyclist, a woman, was taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.
Officers are carrying out enquiries into the collision and are appealing for witnesses, in particular a dark coloured Audi that was in the area at the time.
Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 815 260816.
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Sunderland boss salutes Southampton’s development - ahead of big Premier League clash
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David Moyes believes Southampton are a good example of how Premier League clubs can transform their fortunes.
The Saints – who face Sunderland at St Mary’s today – have not finished lower than eighth in the last three seasons in the top flight, despite selling some big-name players.
Southampton – who have sold Sadio Mane, Graziano Pelle and Victor Wanyama this summer – have used their academy system to good effect too, and Moyes has praised their approach.
“I think they have done really well, how they have developed their club and used their academy well,” said Moyes.
“Of course, they have had to sell some players on their journey, but they have finished in the top seven or eight the last few years.
“They are able to buy well, they are now in the position they can do that the way they have worked the club.
“Southampton is a good example of how a club can turn themselves around.
“They have chosen their managers well, too.”
Since taking charge, former Everton boss Moyes has also spoken about using his time at Goodison Park as a blueprint for Sunderland going forward.
Moyes admits that, in an ideal world, he would have a settled squad and only need to add three or four additions a year.
But Sunderland’s already threadbare squad has been hit by a growing injury list, with number one goalkeeper Vito Mannone now ruled out for around three months.
During his spell in charge at Everton, Moyes benefited from a largely settled squad, with a handful of key additions made each summer.
“Ideally, I wouldn’t change more than three or four players a year,” said Moyes.
“You would add to the squad and there may be people who are leaving, but I think, at Sunderland, when I had taken over they had already got rid of the likes of Danny Graham, Steven Fletcher and one or two others.
“Yann M’Vila and DeAndre Yedlin had left at the end of last season after their loan spells too, so before you start you are four or five players down, two of which started in the team.
“We have had some things out of our control in this window, that is why I might have to bring in more players than I’d want to.
“We have no choice. You must add on top of that the unexpected long-term injuries.”
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Silksworth star bids to seal a fourth Champion of Champions title
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Silksworth’s David Bolt will look to become the first player to notch four successes in the Champion of Champions competition in this season’s final.
Houghton Town’s Paul Wallace will provide the opposition, going for his first title, with the final scheduled to be played at Houghton Dairy Lane.
The latter stages of the tournament took place this week.
In the quarter-finals, on a rock hard Barnes West End green, Bolt comprehensively defeated Roker Park’s Arthur Hall 21-4, while Wallace received a walkover due to Seaham’s Bryan Henderson (jnr) playing at Skegness in the EBF’s finals.
The semi-finals were held in trying conditions at Washington Glebe, where Bolt secured a final spot with a convincing 21-12 win over the host club’s Malcolm Thomson.
Wallace had to hold his nerve to secure a hard-fought 21-16 win over Hetton Workmen’s Chris Fish.
In the seniors competition, this year’s final will see Thompson Park’s Dennis Hulley look to repeat his 2002 success against Barnes West End’s Richie Jobling, who will be looking to take the title for the first time.
In the quarter-finals at Barnes Park this week, Hulley edged home 21-16 in close-fought battle with Hetton’s Albie Cullen before fighting back form 20-14 down in the semi-finals against Washington Glebe’s Trevor Joicey to win 21-20.
Jobling’s route to the final featured a hard-fought 21-15 quarter final success against Seaham Town’s Mal Baker followed by a more comfortable 21-6 win over Houghton Town’s Alan Wilkinson, who struggled with the conditions.
Like the main event, the seniors final is due to take place at Houghton Dairy Lane.
The final of the Silver Jacks competition, with Houghton Dairy Lane’s Joe Sutherland and Alan J. Dunn up against Silksworth’s Jaxon McKenna and Billy Ferry, did well to last two ends until the heavy rain brought proceedings to a halt.
The final is due to be replayed at the same time as the Champion of Champions finals at Dairy Lane.
As the outdoor season enters its final few weeks, the Sunderland and District leagues are reaching a crunch time.
Having already secured the Earl Cup title, Houghton Dairy Lane are set to clinch a third consecutive Swan Cup crown.
Victories over Barnes Park and Seaham Town will seal a first ever domestic double for Dairy Lane.
Bottom-of-the-table Houghton Town kept alive their hopes of avoiding the drop with a cracking 5-2 win at Roker Marine.
South Hylton need results to go their way, as well as beating Barnes West End on the final night of the season Wednesday, to have any chance of getting out of trouble.
In Division Two, Hetton Workmen’s 7-0 home win over Roker Park ensured that they go up as champions while it also ended Roker’s slim hopes of sneaking into the second promotion spot.
Usworth go up as runners-up.
In the Harold Howey Trophy, Barnes West End have ended a 22-year wait for a second Howey title as they cannot be caught at the top.
Long-time leaders Thompson Park B, who were unbeaten for 10 games, have dropped to third.
Dawdon have already relegated, while Washington A kept their very slim hopes of survival alive with a 3-1 win over third-bottom Thompson Park A, although the latter do have a better shot difference.
The top two met in Division Three as Hylton CW A defeated Washington B 3-1 to go level on points with their rivals.
Houghton Town A’s 4-0 loss at Sunderland B means only North Biddick B can stop the top two from getting promoted, although Hylton CW A and Washington B only need a point from their final games against Hetton Park and Pemberton B respectively.
This week, the National Championships at Leamington Spa will enter its third week with the majority of ladies competitions having been completed.
In the ladies’ pairs, the Houghton Dairy Lane duo of Susan Forster and Joan Rodgerson recorded wins over Oxfordshire’s Pam Shepherd 21-9, Suffolk’s Julie Spice 21-12 and then Hampshire’s Viv Mansell 23-16 to set up a semi-final against Devon’s international duo, Sophie Tolchard and Natalie Chestney.
Sadly, the Dairy Lane duo missed a cracking chance of reaching the final. After racing into a 10-1 lead, and still sitting 13-7 up after 11 ends, the semi-final slipped away from them as a 15-2 return over the next 10 ends in the Devon pair’s favour sealed a 22-15 defeat for Forster and Rodgerson.
The fact that the Devon pair went onto to win the final will be scant consolation for the Dairy Lane bowlers.
The other local hope, Elm Tree’s Lisa Simpson, reached the third round before losing 22-18 to Hampshire.
Durham County ladies suffered Walker Cup semi-final heartache as they were beaten 37-32 by Devon.
Gill Jones steered her quartet, which included Forster and Rodgerson, to a 17-17 draw, however Ann Anderson’s rink was always playing catch-up and finished 20-15 down.
The spotlight turned to the men’s finals last weekend.
In the senior pairs, Houghton’s Jimmy McKinney and John Thurlbeck’s hopes were dashed at the first hurdle as they were beaten 19-12 by Norfolk’s Tom Dunton.
In the fours,the Silksworth quartet of Kevin Donkin (sub), Stevie Cairns, Billy Ferry and Gary Farquhar opened up with a 23-20 win over Buckinghamshire’s Richard Reid before going out in the next round, 24-14 to Devon’s James Webber.
The other Durham hope was Stockton’s Paul Mosley, however his rink suffered a 28-13 first round defeat.
Silksworth bowler Jaxon McKenna’s hopes of a junior singles title were dashed at the first hurdle after a 21-14 defeat at the hands of Hampshire’s Daniel Taylor.
Tthere was also no joy for Darlington RA’s Barry Hopkins, after a 21-6 second round loss.
Both local hopes in the triples made first round exits. Houghton Dairy Lane’s Colin Brown, David Armstrong and Dan Todner were beaten 24-6 by Suffolk’s former international, Mark Royal, while Hartlepool’s Dale Oram was beaten 19-12.
This week, in the singles Silksworth’s David Bolt will look to repeat his 2011 National title success.
In the first round, Bolt faces a tricky opener against Herefordshire’s Ryan Atkins.
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Tiny South American country represented at Great North Run
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Great North Run’s quest to have a runner from every country in the world has taken a step closer thanks to a barrister from Guyana.
Marcia Persaud, who will be running with partner Dan Dunleavy from Cleadon, moved to London from the South American country in 1979 with just £10 to her name.
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After moving from the continent’s only English-speaking country, she went on to train as a nurse, gaining a PhD in Medicine, before becoming a barrister.
Marcia, 57, answered the call from Great North Run organisers to recruit a runner from as many countries from around the world as possible and will fly the flag for the country of her birth at the world-famous 13.1-mile run on September 11.
She will be completing her tenth Great North Run alongside partner Dan and will raise money for the Jarrow-based St Clare’s Hospice after the centre provided palliative care for Dan’s sister in law Shirley.
Marcia said: “It will be fantastic, it’s a really great opportunity to represent Guyana. I think it’s a fabulous idea – I’m so proud to be part of it. It’s a great feeling.
“Guyana is marking its 50th anniversary of independence this year so it’s a cause for celebration.”
Marcia has been living in the United Kingdom for 37 years, after moving from Guyana at the age of 20.
“I’ve lived here for 37 years now and in many ways I feel more British now,” she said.“In the last three years I’ve been back four times having not been there since leaving. My parents moved to Toronto so there was no reason for me to go back to Guyana, but my father sadly passed away three years ago, and he wanted his ashes to be scattered there.”
Speaking about what keeps her coming back to the world’s biggest half-marathon each year, she said: “It’s the atmosphere. It’s amazing. It’s the atmosphere that keeps us going. The people around the course are so kind and generous.
“We’ve raised money for St Clare’s for many years. They provide such brilliant care. Dan’s sister in law was looked after there. That’s why he started doing the Great North Run.”
A spokesman for St Clare’s Hospice said: “We are extremely grateful to have Marcia run for St. Clare’s Hospice. The hospice has been providing care to people with a life –limiting illness since 1987. Each year we need to raise £1.4 million through voluntary giving. We provide our care free of charge to adults living south of Tyne and also support their loved ones at a difficult time in their lives.
“Kind people like Marcia who has been doing the Great North Run for us for a number of years really helps to raise awareness and much needed funds and we
couldn’t be more grateful.”
•The Great North Run is broadcast live on BBC One on Sunday, 11 September, from 9.30am until 1.30pm, with highlights on BBC Two at 6pm.
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It’s 22 years to the day since Oasis released debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’
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On this day in 1994, Mancunian rock band Oasis released their debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’.
The band had previously put out three singles - ‘Supersonic’, ‘Shakermaker’ and ‘Live Forever’, which all appeared on the 11-track long-player - but this was to be the moment that they properly made it into the mainstream. ‘Definitely Maybe’ sold 86,000 copies in the first week of release, making it the UK’s fastest-selling debut album.
It could also be seen as the birth (or rebirth) of Britpop itself, with the term entering into the nation’s vocabulary alongside “Cool Britannia”. With their debut album coming out the week after rivals Blur released their single ‘Parklife’, it would pave the way for future rivalry between the bands and make both acts household names.
The band - Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Tony McCarroll - had formed as The Rain in 1991, and were joined by Liam’s brother Noel, a former Inspiral Carpets roadie and aspiring songwriter.
They were signed by Alan McGee of Creation Records following their blagging their way onto the bill at an 18 Wheeler show in Glasgow in 1993.
As well as spawning two more hit singles in ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ and ‘Rock 'n' Roll Star’, the album’s sleeve took on iconic status - detailing the band’s influences and interests, such as Manchester City footballer Rodney Marsh, Burt Bacharach (one of Noel’s favourite songwriters) and a TV showing a scene from the film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
‘Definitely Maybe’ would go on to sell over 2.1 million copies in the UK and 15 million worldwide. NME ran a poll 10 years later where it was voted the best album of all time.
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Sunderland Sunday League: Rowntree’s tasty treat can’t stop seven-goal mauling for Hendon Athletic
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Not even a 50-yard screamer from Chris “Rockstar” Rowntree could save Hendon Athletic from a 7-3 Second Division defeat at well-drilled Washington Colliery.
The home side soon overturned Hendon’s early lead with goals from Elliot and Mould. Emery and Young made it four, as Athletic claimed offside in vain, but Jesse Cutter and Micky Connor reduced the gap.
Impressive Colliery took advantage of poor marking to seal victory, with Day, Roberts and McIntyre netting.
The Promenade and Pennywell Comrades served up an exciting 3-3 draw.
Paul Muir found his shooting boots and grabbed a brace for Promenade, but Paul Corlett’s double drew Comrades level. Pennywell took the lead with Jon Glenwright’s goal, but Steven Morris popped up from the back to level.
Park View celebrated their 8-1 Third Division victory over Millfield Free Gardeners Arms like a World Cup win as they found three points hard to come by last season.
Robson started the scoring and further goals from Southern (2), Callaghan (2), Robinson (2) and Peverley made it eight. Croucher replied for Gardeners.
The only Premier Division game saw O’Brien Waste Recycling draw 2-with SR Dons.
Lewis Herron and McDonald had Dons 2-0 up and cruising, but the introduction of subs Steven Anderson and David Fairs proved masterful as both notched to earn the top-flight newcomers a point.
Ashbrooke Sports Club took top spot in Division One following a solid 4-0 defeat of The Royal Marine.
Micky Brown continued his fine start to the season with another left-foot rocket into the bottom corner. Brown then won a penalty but was denied by a fine save by man of the match Marc Robison.
Robison made a string of stops, but Nathan Renton beat him on the hour with a great header. Jordan Ridley finished cleanly to hit the third, then played a one-two with Lewis Collinson, who rounded the keeper to make it 4-0.
In the Hendersons Butchers League Cup, Willow Pond needed penalties to get past Redhouse Last Orders, after a 1-1 draw.
Andy Hubbard’s early Willow opener was cancelled out just before half-time by Neil McNulty. The game fizzled out to a draw, before the home side won the shoot-out 5-4.
Jack Bennett missed the important spot kick for Last Orders and is now banned from the local area.
Sunderland Railway Club could have won 20-0 but for poor finishing.
However, they did chalk up an impressive 13-0 win at Railway Tavern.
Bryan Wood hit five goals, with Max Brannen (3), Dan Callaghan (2), Gary Tyzack and Dan Tough also among the goals. Keeper Martin Wilkinson starred for depleted Tavern.
The Dolphin were like a fish out of water when they came up against AFC Wearside.
The Gollagly brothers were on form as James earned star man and Daniel hit a double to set Wearside on their way to a 4-1 victory.
Howat scored a screamer to give Dolphin hope, but Donnelly and Ritson made sure of Wearside’s win.
Davey Raeper hit the only goal in a dire affair as Mill View CIU edged out Penshaw CC 1-0.
Mill View’s midfield maestro found the net with a searching effort with just a few minutes to go. Liam Binks starred for Penshaw, with Sean Lynch best for the hosts.
Oddies claimed an easy 5-0 win at Westmount to clinch a second round tie against Washington Colliery.
Daz Green was back to his best, firing a hat-trick and Keiran Fleming scored a couple after coming off the bench.
An Andy Place hat-trick sent Farringdon Detached crashing out of the cup as the RCA Grangetown Florists striker was in fine form.
Jake Baker did have Farringdon in front, but Place was on fire to turn it around for a 3-1 RCA success.
The Stella dominated Wear United in a 6-1 win.
Gavin Teasdale hit five goals, with Martin Rutter rounding off the scoring. Mark Doleman fired United’s consolation.
Myers just scraped together the bare 11 to face new boys The Park, but it wasn’t a problem as they demolished them 9-1.
Star man Kyle Sumner hit his first of the season, quickly followed by a McEwan goal. Brad Wilson replied for Park to shock Myers, but, in the second half, Thompson hit a hat trick and Gav Nesbitt found the net four times to compete the rout.
James Knight hit the only goal as Martin Telfer Carpets edged through at The Victory Club. Thompson shone for Victory, with Henderson star man for the visitors.
Premier outfit The Ashbrooke were too good for Second Division visitors Cherry Tree as they ran out 5-0 winners.
Dean Smith hit a hat-trick, followed by goals from Clarke and Atkinson. Connor McKenzie stood out for Cherry Tree.
Farringdon ISL eased into the next round with an easy 4-1 win over Ryhope Top House.
Johnson, Pattison, March and Thompson found the net for Farringdon, with Dean Machin replying.
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Hartlepool United sign Middlesbrough striker Bradley Fewster on half-season loan
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Hartlepool United have signed a young forward prospect Bradley Fewster on loan from Middlesbrouh for the rest of the year.
The 20-year-old will be familiar to Pools fans having scored eight goals in 24 appearances for York City last season.
It was not enough to save the Minstermen from the drop but it was evidence the Teessider knows his way to goal.
Fewster trained with Pools this morning at Maiden Castle and has been handed squad number 32.
Ineliible to play tomorrow night in the Checkatrade Trophy at Notts County the England Youth international will come into contention to play at Stevenage in League Two on Saturday.
“He’s a finisher who comes alive in the box," Pools boss Craig Hignett told the club's website.
"His movement is good and he’s a bit different from the other options we have in the squad so I’m delighted to get him.”
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Sunderland dad falsely claimed almost £10,000 in benefits at same time he was working as Stadium of Light steward
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A dad falsely claimed almost £10,000 in disability benefits over a three-year period - during which time he had worked as a matchday steward at the Stadium of Light.
John Milburn, 48, was in receipt of disability living allowance, jobseekers allowance and employment support allowance from 2012.
He had been suffering from problems with arthritis and said he was unable to work.
However, his situation improved as such that he gained a door supervisor licence and began to work as a matchday steward at Sunderland Football Club.
Milburn’s dishonesty was uncovered when it was found that he could walk further than the 10 metres at a time he had told the Department for Work and Pensions.
Prosecutor Jeanette Smith told a hearing at Sunderland Magistrates’ Court: “The total overpayment is £9,7000.
“He said he was unable to walk for more than 10 metres due to a problem with his hips.
“But he had his door supervisor’s licence and was a steward at the Stadium of Light.
“To do that job he has to be fit.
“He got his door supervision licence in 2012 and he didn’t start work at Sunderland Football Club until September 2014.
“But there is evidence to say he worked sporadically as a door supervisor.”
Milburn, of Sunningdale Road, in Springwell, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to three counts of dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting his entitlement to benefits.
The offences covered a three-year period from January 2012 to April 2015.
Anna Haq, defending, said that her client had suffered from health issues and a relationship problem meant he took on the steward’s job.
“The reason he was entitled to Jobseekers Allowance at the time was that he was suffering from arthritis.
“Since this happened his mental health has been affected quite severely.
“He even struggled to get to court today.”
Ms Haq added: “He accepted casual work at the Stadium of Light and it was only seven hours a fortnight.
“He said he knew the manager and was given the easier jobs.
“His partner at the time, who he had two children with, said if he did not take the job, he would not be able to see the children.
“He does now seek assistance from his GP in relation to his mental health and he is having tests on his liver, so he is a man with a number of health issues.”
Chairman of the bench David Gostling made Milburn, who is now paying the £9,700 overpayment back, the subject of a six-week curfew order while also ordering him to pay £85 in costs.
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Sunderland Coastguard rescues drone pilot from mud in River Wear
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A man who became stuck in mud in the Wear after trying to retrieve a crashed drone has been rescued by Sunderland Coastguard this morning.
The fire brigade, Coastguard and Sunderland RNLI's inshore lifeboat were all called to the scene.
Neil Mearns
Coastguard spokesman Neil Mearns said: "A gentleman in his 60s was flying his drone when it came down unexpectedly on mud flats on the north side of the river, close to the entrance to the old dry dock, just upriver from the railway bridge.
"Basically, he went down to try to retrieve his drone and got stuck in the mud."
The man had been trapped for around half an hour before a Coastguard rescue team was able to pull him clear and help him up on to the quayside.
"Fortunately, this gentleman was none the worse for his experience," said Neil.
"The tide would have been coming in, but it was not an imminent threat."
It was not the first time the team had been forced to rescue someone from mud in the river bed, said Neil.
"We get people who go crabbing or looking for tyres and get themselves stuck," he said.
"We would urge people to make sure that somebody knows where they are going and what time they are going to be back."
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SAFC 10 YEARS ON: Keane’s new chapter for club, Whitehead’s delight
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Here’s what the Echo was reporting on SAFC 10 years ago today.
SMILES BETTER!: Roy Keane was today unveiled as Sunderland manager in a major coup for the club.
Chants of “Keano, Keano” rang around the Stadium of Light yesterday as the former Republic of Ireland international took his seat in the stands.
And his new charges rose to his arrival and the rallying call of fans with a 2-0 win over promotion favourites West Brom.
Fans today spoke of their hopes that Keane could emulate, as a manager, what he did in a glittering 12-year playing career.
They were echoed by Quinn in what he hopes will be “a fantastic” new chapter in Sunderland Football Club’s proud history.”
Let’s all support and enjoy one of football’s true greats.
LIFT-OFF!: Roy Keane today took charge at Sunderland in what club bosses have called “a new chapter in the club’s rich and proud history.”
The Irishman has signed a three-year deal, reportedly worth £6million, but faces a race against time to sign new players ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.
Keane, 35, was being unveiled as the club’s new boss at a press conference this afternoon.
He has almost a fortnight to get to know his new players and his first match in charge will be at Derby County’s Pride Park a week on Saturday. His first home match will be the visit of Leicester City a week later.
The ex-Manchester United and Republic of Ireland skipper was in the stands yesterday as Sunderland romped to a 2-0 win over promotion favourites West Brom.
That win lifted the Black Cats off the foot of the Championship table and fans are confident Keane can lead the club up the league to challenge for promotion to the Premiership.
Chairman Niall Quinn said Keane’s appointment was proof “we mean business.”
He added: “This represents a major coup for our football club. The fact that one of the most influential figures in world football is willing to come and help unlock the massive potential here should make all Sunderland fans very happy and excited for the future.
“Roy Keane’s standards of professionalism are legendary and his desire and determination to success are precisely what this club requires.
“Let’s all support and enjoy one of football’s true greats as he embarks on what we all hope will be a fantastic chapter in Sunderland’s Football Club’s rich and proud history.”
Quinn laughed off suggestions of a lingering feud with Keane, who famously branded Quinn “A muppet” and “a coward” in his autobiography for failing to back him over his tirade at Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy at the team’s 2002 World Cup training camp.
Quinn said: “All managers and chairmen have rows. We just got all ours out of the way over the last few years.”
Quinn is convinced he has got the right man and, after a single meeting with players at training on Sunday, he believes Keane has already had a major effect on attitudes in the Sunderland camp.
“When Roy was introduced to the players, you could almost see them standing an inch or two taller thinking: “We are going to be working with that man, that is incredible.
“Possibly, the players are a bit scared. I hope they are, not in the sense they will underperform but that they will give their all when they go training.
“You only have to spend a short amount of time in Roy’s company to realise just how impressive he is.
“It was virtually a case of him interviewing us rather than the other way round.
“He has immense football knowledge, desire and passion and, without doubt, a world-class attraction.
“There are many people shaking their heads wondering how we have managed to pull it off. In a way, I am feeling like that too.”
Quinn added that no decision had been made on whether Brian Kidd would be appointed as Kean’s number two, although Sunderland confirmed Leicester City’s Academy chief Tony Loughlan would become the clubs head coach.
IT’S GOING TO BE GREAT!: Whitehead thrilled by bright future.
Dean Whitehead hopes he can learn from one of the greats.
The Sunderland midfielder scored his side’s first goal in a 2-0 win over West Brom yesterday under the watchful gaze of new manager Roy Keane.
And with the former Manchester United skipper taking over at the Stadium of Light today, Whitehead is excited about the Irishman’s reign.
He said: “I can’t wait to start working with him. We had a meeting on Sunday when he introduced himself to us and it was great to be with a legend of the game.
“For a midfielder, it is the perfect appointment as a manager. He has been one of the best midfielders in the world and if you can’t learn from him then you can’t earn from anyone.
“I always loved watching him as a player – he was some player and he still has an aura about him. He was a great leader and hopefully I can get that into my game.”
Whitehead says Keane’s presence yesterday was just one of the reasons why the Black Cats got at West Brom with a vigour they have lacked for most of this season.
The 24-year-old said: We went into the game wanting to prove to a lot of people what we could do. We’ve had such a poor start to the season, but we’ve set some standards now and anything less than that is not good enough. The new manager will want to see a winning mentality, like he had himself. He’ll expect total commitment in games and in training and we have to rise to that.”
Keane now has the best part of two weeks to prepare his side for their game at Derby on September 9, but Whitehead may have to wait to get to work with the new manager.
He took a painful blow to his left shin against the Baggies and was hobbling badly when he left the Stadium of Light. “It’s very sore and I’ll be in for some treatment, “ he said. “I don’t want to miss too much training particularly with the new manager here, but it might take a couple of days to settle down.
“It was very sore when it happened but when you are playing well and winning, you don’t want to come off.”
Whitehead’s first goal since January came direct from a corner that had crossed the line before it was cleared.
He added: “I was sure straight away that it had gone across the line, but the linesman took a moment to react and I was wondering if he’d give it.
“It was a relief to see the goal given. We’d missed a few chances and I was wondering if it wasn’t going to go for us, but we got what we deserved and it was important to get that first win.”
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Clubber accidentally 'buys' £28,500 coach during night out in Ibiza
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A clubber has said he is not buying a coach after accidentally bidding £28,500 for one during a night out in Ibiza.
Davie Little from Durham posted a photo on Facebook of the "30 grand bus" he mistakenly bought in an online auction while in the open air club Ushuaia on Wednesday.
He wrote: "Still can’t believe what I did last night in Ibiza. So I was in Ushuaia last night absolutely loving life with not a care in the world, and the night just flew over.
"When I left the night club I took my phone out of my pocket and realised I had bought a £30,000 bus.
"I actually can’t believe this is happening.. Ibiza ruins lives!!!! #fact… P.S anybody want to buy a bus off me????”
Since his post went viral he has now clarified that while the incident is "100% genuine", he will not be going through with the purchase.
Mr Little, who works in a Darlington gym, wrote: "Not once have I said money was exchanged, everyone just made that up or assumed it.
"It is currently under dispute so I'm awaiting to find out what will happen.
"I put the post on the following morning for a bit of banter as I came to terms with what I had done and thought it was quite funny."
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Boldon motorcycle accident victim ‘very lucky’ to be alive, says husband
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A Boldon woman is lucky to be alive after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road, says her husband.
Caroline Dick and husband Raymond, who live in the Rectory at West Boldon, are Canons at Durham Cathedral.
It could have been a lot worse. I think she is very lucky to get away with what she has done. Canon Raymond Dick
Mrs Dick, 55, is recovering in the RVI after being hit as she crossed the westbound A184 close to Testos roundabout at 5.23pm on Friday.
“Her collar bone is broken, her arm is broken and her leg is gashed,” said Mr Dick.
“And her thumb on the other side, where she fell, is split and has had to be sewn up.
“It could have been a lot worse. I think she is very lucky to get away with what she has done.
“I buried a cyclist who died on the A19 a few years ago.”
Police have been are carrying out enquiries into the accident and are appealing for witnesses, in particular the driver of a dark coloured Audi that was in the area at the time.
Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 815 260816.
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Visitors will be able to have a peek inside a South Tyneside town hall as part of a heritage event.
Jarrow Town Hall will be throwing open its doors as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.
The Grange Road venue is is remembered as the place where the Jarrow marchers set off on their 3000 mile journey to London in October 1936.
People are invited to join a free tour of the building led by the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Alan Smith, on Saturday, September 10, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
The Town Hall is home to an exhibition of unique memorabilia and artifacts relating to the Jarrow Crusade, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
The Mayor said: “Jarrow Town Hall has a deserved place in history as it was the starting point for the famous Jarrow Crusade and is sure to attract history buffs from far and wide.
“Many people are familiar with Jarrow Town Hall but may be unaware of its rich treasure trove of local historical artifacts including its dedicated exhibition about the famous Jarrow Crusade.
“This is a great chance to take advantage of a behind the scenes tour of a building that plays a vital role within the local community.
“Whether people are into history, architecture or culture Heritage Open Days offers them a unique opportunity to explore and discover for themselves the fantastic heritage we have here in South Tyneside”
Those interested in the 80th Anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade can find out more about Ellen Wilkinson who is known for leading the Jarrow Crusade, as well as being Minister of Education in the Attlee government of 1945, at a talk by Dr Matt Perry, a Reader in Labour History at Newcastle University, at South Shields Museum on Friday 9 September, from 11am to 12noon.
The Jarrow Town Hall tour and talk at South Shields Museum are just two of the many events and activities taking place as part of Heritage Open Days – a major national event celebrating England’s fantastic architecture and culture – which gives people the unique opportunity to discover and enjoy architectural treasures that bring history to life.
This year South Tyneside has a wide variety of fascinating events, activities, tours and walks taking place at 30 local venues as part of the annual four-day event, which runs from Thursday 8 September to Sunday 11 September.
For full listings, specific opening times or booking information for events in South Tyneside, visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/hod. Copies of the Heritage Open Days booklet are also available at local libraries and the Visitor Information Centre at Haven Point, South Shields.
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Sunderland AFC transfer news: Cats weigh up move for Mawson and Iborra - as Manquillo relishes loan arrival
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Sunderland will look to step up their interest in £3million Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson after Javier Manquillo arrived on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old Atletico Madrid full-back has joined with a view to a permanent four-year deal.
With Sunderland now fully stocked at right-back, David Moyes will look to add another defender, striker and central midfielders to his squad before Wednesday’s 11pm deadline.
Mawson, 22, is being tracked by a host of Championship and Premier League clubs, but Sunderland are working hard to beat their rivals to his signature.
Sunderland have also been linked with a fresh move for £7million-rated Sevilla defensive midfielder Vicente Iborra, who has been on the club’s radar all summer.
Iborra, who only signed a new deal until 2020 last summer, has made 83 appearances for Sevilla, scoring 17 goals, since moving from Levante in 2013.
It is understood he will be allowed to leave for the right price, with Sevilla chairman Jose Castro confirming that the Europa League holders have had an offer for him, although he didn’t confirm it was from Sunderland.
He said: “We have an important offer for Iborra. In this moment, it isn’t clear if we will accept it and we will wait to see what happens in next [few] days.”
Moyes has made six signings with Papy Djilobodji, Paddy McNair, Donald Love, Adnan Januzaj, Steven Pienaar and Manquillo arriving on Wearside.
The agreement for Manquillo is a season-long loan initially, which includes an option for Sunderland to make the move a permanent four-year deal after the completion of the loan.
“I am very happy to come back to the Premier League,” said former Liverpool loanee Manquillo .
“I’m really pleased to sign for Sunderland because they have tried really hard to get me here and, since the very first minute, they have been really welcoming.
“I am very happy to be here and I can assure every single Sunderland fan that I will be giving my best at every training day and match.
“I want to give everything inside of me for this club.
“Since the very first minute I arrived at the club, I have met some great people and they are looking forward to big things.
“This club is very big and I cannot expect any better in terms of staff, stadium facilities and supporters. They are great, so I think the club is going to have a great future.
“Everything I have seen since I came is a club that is looking forward to doing very good things.”
Manquillo spent the 2014-15 season on loan at Liverpool but failed to establish himself as a first-team regular at Anfield under then-manager Brendan Rodgers.
Manquillo – a former target of Juventus – enjoyed a productive spell last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille, but he was surplus to requirements at Atletico this season.
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Joel Asoro is reported to have caught the eye of European giants Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and PSG.
The Swede burst onto the first team scene this summer and started the midweek EFL Cup win over Shrewsbury Town.
However, his agent has been quoted in Sweden confirming that Asoro will remain on Wearside, adding he will look to negotiate a new contract once the transfer window has closed.
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunderland fans made long haul to Southampton
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Two thousand Sunderland fans rode a rollercoaster of emotions yesterday as they made their longest away trip of the season.
Jermain Defoe's penalty gave them hope that they would grab their first win of the season at Southampton.
A Sunderland fan reflects on how close the Black Cats were to victory at Southampton.
But a late leveller for the home side meant they headed home from St Mary's Stadium with one point, rather than three.
Were you at the game? See if you can spot yourself in this slideshow of pictures from our photographer Frank Reid.
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Sunderland’s search for a new goalkeeper will go down to the wire after a move for Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic was rejected.
David Moyes needs to strengthen the goalkeeping department after number one Vito Mannone ruptured ligaments in his elbow in training, and Hajduk Split’s Croatian international, Lovre Kalinic, 26, is the latest player to be linked.
England Under-21 international Jordan Pickford has been deputising for Mannone, with the 22-year-old set for an extended run in the first team.
But with Max Stryjek, the untested Under-23 keeper, the only alternative should Pickford pick up a knock, Sunderland need to add another keeper before tonight’s 11pm deadline.
Moyes is searching for an experienced goalkeeper and Begovic certainly would have fitted that mould.
A Bosnian international, he has found first team opportunities hard to come by at Stamford Bridge due to the form of Thibaut Courtois.
But the Blues have rejected Sunderland’s approach.
The Black Cats have also been linked with a late move for Torino’s Daniele Padelli.
Joe Hart’s arrival at Torino – which is set to be confirmed today – is set to see Padelli relegated to the number two spot and sources in Italy suggest the 30-year-old could leave.
Sunderland had enquired about signing Hart on loan from Manchester City before he opted to move to Serie A.
“We’ve been thrown a thousand goalkeepers,” said Moyes in the wake of Mannone’s injury.
“Everyone’s throwing in goalkeepers who would like to come and some of them would probably see themselves as number ones, some of them might see themselves as competing with Jordan and there’ll be some who just feel they’re actually, genuinely number twos and there as back-up.”
Unlike previous seasons, there is no longer a loan window and no separate deadline day for loans so any half or season-long deals must be completed by tonight.
Meanwhile, Sunderland target Alfie Mawson has completed his move to Swansea City.
The 22-year-old Barnsley centre-back has signed a four-year contract after moving from South Yorkshire for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around the £5m mark.
Highly-rated Mawson was on Moyes’ summer transfer wish-list.
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Northumbria Police’s newest recruits proved to be an arresting sight when they took to the streets of Sunderland today.
Sgt Julie Neve and her team took three of their new cocker spaniel puppies out to meet the public in Market Square.
New police puppies launch to find names. Dog handlers Sgt Julie Neve with Sean Defty and son Oscar Defty aged 16 months
Families flocked round for a chance to stroke the star attractions and offer suggestions for the puppies’ names.
There was only one condition - all the suggestions had to begin with the letter ‘G’.
“We use different letters of the alphabet to keep track of things such as how old they are, which breeder they came from, and which litter they belong to,” said Julie.
“It makes things much easier for us.”
The reaction from the public has been fantastic. People have loved it and it and it has gone really well. Sgt Julie Neve
If the puppies make it through training, they will join the force as explosives sniffer dogs.
“For explosives work, we find cockers make the best sniffer dogs because of their work ethic - they are very hard workers,” said Julie.
“Their size is good too, for when we’re going into hotels and places like that.
“They’re not so much use for crowd control, although they CAN stop a crowd - you bring one of these out and everybody just stands there and goes ‘Aw.’’”
New police puppies launch to find names. Dog handlers Sgt Julie Neve and PC Steve Henry
Julie joined the force 16 years ago and has been part of the dog section for the last 14. Events such as today’s outing gave the puppies a chance to get used to crowds from an early age and also allowed the public to have an insight into the work of the police dog section, she said: “The reaction from the public has been fantastic.
“People have loved it and it and it has gone really well.
“And it is nice to give people some idea of what we do. For a long time, people didn’t know much about it, but are things are better now.”
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Rafa Benitez on his hopes for more late transfer ‘business’ at Newcastle
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Rafa Benitez is a happy man at Newcastle United after a double swoop and a win – and he’ll be happier still when the transfer window closes.
Defender Achraf Lazaar became the club’s 11th summer signing yesterday when he signed a five-year deal at St James’s Park.
Experienced Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy also joined from Ipswich Town over the weekend.
United manager Rafa Benitez is still looking to sign a winger – Chelsea’s Christian Atsu is one target – before Wednesday night’s transfer deadline.
The acquisitions followed Saturday’s 2-0 Championship win over Brighton and Hove Albion at St James’s Park.
Speaking after the game, Benitez said: “Now I am a little bit happier, but if we sign what we want and we can do the business that we want to do, then I will be happier.”
Newcastle are set sell midfielder Cheick Tiote, who is in Turkey for talks with Galatasaray.
The club are set to bank £1.5million from the sale of the 30-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract and does not feature in Benitez’s plans.
Murphy – who had a five-year spell at Sunderland earlier in this career – will offer Benitez another option up front.
The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international has signed a two-year deal at the club.
“I’m absolutely delighted to get it over the line and really looking forward to it,” said Murphy.
“When I knew the club was interested, it was a no-brainer for me so I’m happy it’s all done.
“I think with the squad of players that the club have now, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be there or thereabouts come the end of the season.”
Benitez wanted a powerful striker to compete with Aleksandar Mitrovic up front.
“Daryl has experience and has proven that he can score goals in the Championship,” he said.
“He gives us another option in attack and we could see from this weekend’s game against Brighton that we needed more bodies up front.
“Daryl has a good attitude and he can be very important for us this season.”
Lazaar, 24, will compete with Paul Dummett for a place at left-back.
“I am very happy to be at Newcastle United,” said Lazaar. “I’m proud to sign here because Newcastle is a great team in England.”
Benitez said: “Achraf is a good, young player with international experience who has grown his game in Italy.
“He gives us width on the left, has a good left foot and will add great competition to the squad.”
Meanwhile, Newcastle’s third-round EFL Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’s Park will be played on Tuesday, September 20 (7.45pm kick-off).
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Dozens of people have taken to social media to share their memories and tributes to a Wearside teacher who died aged just 33.
Staff and pupils at Oxclose Community Academy are coming to terms with the loss of design technology teacher John Drummond to cancer.
John’s wife Amy said: “He loved Oxclose. He loved his form class, and he particularly loved working with kids who had disabilities. He would come home and say ‘I’m knackered’ but he still used to stay late and organise things for the pupils to do.”
Among those paying their respects on the Echo’s Facebook page today were John’s former pupils.
Nykia Cossey wrote: “Mr Drummond was, without a doubt, one of Oxclose’s best teachers. He made his pupils WANT to learn, he made a difference in the life of everyone who passed through Oxclose’s door whilst he was there.
“My thoughts are with his wife, his family and friends and all pupils past and present who knew him and all of the teachers.
“What a big loss to all. RIP Mr Drummond.”
Sean Carpenter said: “He was such a great teacher, will be a big miss to Oxclose,” and Jessica Foster wrote: “Mr Drummond was a great teacher and a great man.
“My thoughts go out to his family and friends.”
Parents with pupils at Oxclose were among those paying tribute. Julie Temple said: “Thoughts are with John’s family and friends.
“Mr Drummond was my daughter’s favourite teacher. He made learning the way it should be...fun.
“He will be missed by a lot of people. RIP.”
Friends of John and Amy also shared their condolences. Deborah Chaytor said: “It’s a terrible shock. Thoughts to John’s family and his beautiful new wife Amy, such lovely people. Amazing support all around the north east and beyond.”
And Kevin Whiting added: “John was a lovely, lovely fella.
“So sad.”
To read the Echo’s article about Mr Drummond, click here.
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Hall Farm got off to a flier on the opening day of the season.
The Wearsiders cruised to an impressive 5-1 victory at home to Sherburn Village WMC, inspired by a clinical hat-trick from man of the match Liam Wooton.
Defender Darren Cessford and sub Thomas Clifford also got in on the act, with Glenn Hendrix on target for Sherburn, who had Robson Brown sent off for two bookable offences.
Wheatley Hill WMC and Durham City Reserves served up a memorable 4-4 thriller in their opening game.
Two-goal star man Joe Whelan, Bradley Hird and Liam Butler all notched for City.
But Wheatley secured their point, despite having Richard Carr and sub Kyle Hammond red-carded.
Carr, Paul Cudlip, man of the match David Jackson and John Davies netted for the hosts.
The only other match saw newcomers Billingham force a 0-0 draw away to Bishop Auckland Reserves in ther debut match in the league.
Though the home side had the better chances, neither team contributed enough to seal all three points.
After an even first half, a succession of second-half chances came and went for the Two Blues, who hit the woodwork twice.
Stand-in keeper Stuart Maughan had to make a good save to preserve his clean sheet, and a point.
Ashley Gill stood out for Bishops, with Kyle Bezance best for the Teessiders.
Newcomers West Auckland WMC make their bow with a trip to SherburnVillage WMC tomorrow, following their decision to leave the Crook and District League.
The league is competing with nine teams this season.
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Two passionate entrepreneurs are hoping to be in the frame for honours with their production agency.
If we win it would be amazing, but we want to raise awareness as well. We want to meet new people and new businesses Matt Eyre
Former University of Sunderland students Matt Eyre and Rob Parsons set up Roar Motion in 2014. It specialises in video production and graphics design and has already worked with major clients in the fields of trains, gas, and personal training.
They are doing so well, they have already won a Royal Television Society award for a live music show, and an inter-university honour which they picked up in Huddersfield from the Duke of York.
Now they are hoping to add a Sunderland Echo Portfolio Business Award to their successes after becoming one of the latest nominations. Co-director Matt said; “That would be amazing but we also want to raise awareness. We want to meet new people and new businesses that we could work with in some way.”
The two men met through university where Matt studied digital film production and Rob studied video and new media.
“We did a bunch of projects together which were successful,” said Matt.
They decided to move into business and established Roar Motion which handles everything from wedding videos to promotional work on behalf of other companies.
The firm joins a growing list of nominations for the awards, in which the nomination deadline is looming.
Make it Sunderland is again our headline sponsor, and will sponsor our overall Business of the Year Award, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award, which is in the sponsor’s gift.
Make It Sunderland is also backing the contribution social enterprises make to the city in the Social Enterprise Award. Other sponsors are Maxim, Quayside Exchange, K&L Groundworks, UKasl, North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC), Gentoo, Age UK Sunderland, The Bridges, Stagecoach North East, TTR Barnes, Sunderland College and Northumbrian Water.
To nominate, send your name, address and telephone number, the name of the person or business you wish to nominate, along with their address, telephone number and email (if known).
State which category your nomination applies to (from the list of categories) and provide a description of the reasons for your nomination (no more than 300 words). Post your nomination to: Nicola Meldrum, Alexander House, Second Floor, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland. DH4 5RA, or email [email protected] or [email protected].
Nominations must be received by September 2.
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Jordan Pickford is set for an extended run in the Sunderland side after the elbow injury suffered by number one Vito Mannone.
The 22-year-old Washington-born keeper will start against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium tomorrow afternoon.
And Pickford is looking to build on his first clean sheet picked up on his home first-team debut at the Stadium of Light against Shrewsbury Town.
The Sunderland fan admits it was a dream come true to play in front of the fans he used to sit alongside.
“It is a dream to play at the Stadium of Light, as a young lad I used to come to games all the time,” said Pickford.
“Finally, to have achieved that dream is great.”
Last season, Pickford played against Arsenal in the FA Cup and Tottenham Hotspur and Watford in the Premier League - but those were all away from home.
Wednesday’s win over League One Shrews was his first game on home soil.
His catching and distribution - which helped lead to Adnan Januzaj’s winner - stood out, while he made a superb save from Newcastle United loanee Ivan Toney.
“It was great moment, for me,” said Pickford.
“A good result and I am happy to get my first clean sheet.
“The other games [against Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford] were hard and this was a tough test too.
“We got there in the end, though, and it is really good to get into the next round of the cup.”
Pickford looks set for an extended run in the side, with Mannone out with a troubling elbow injury.
There were fears that he had suffered a suspected fractured elbow after injuring his arm in training on Tuesday but the full extent of his injury is yet to be determined.
He is set to see a specialist, with Mannone suffering from a lot of swelling.
Paul Bracewell, assistant manager, said: “In terms of the bone, they said it wasn’t a fracture, but there’s still a lot of swelling there, so the scan will probably give us a good indication in terms of if there is any ligament damage.”
Jordan Pickford and Duncan Watmore have been selected for England Under-21 duty. They will face Norway in an U21 Euro qualifier against Norway at Colchester United’s Community Stadium on Tuesday 6 September (KO 5.45pm).
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Sunderland linked with Torino keeper after seeing loan move for Chelsea's Asmir Begovic rejected
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Sunderland have seen a loan move for Chelsea's Asmir Begovic knocked back as David Moyes continues his search for a goalkeeper.
Having lost Vito Mannone to injury, Moyes is keen to strengthen his goalkeeping options with Jordan Pickford the only available option.
The Sunderland boss is searching for an experienced goalkeeper and Begovic certainly would have fitted that mould.
A Bosnian international, he has found first team opportunities hard to come by at Stamford Bridge due to the form of Thibaut Courtois.
Moyes will now have to turn his attention to other targets before the transfer window shuts at 11pm tomorrow night.
It comes as Sunderland have been linked with Torino’s Daniele Padelli.
Joe Hart's impending arrival at Torino is set to see Padelli relegated to the number two spot and reports in Italy suggest the 30-year-old could leave before Wednesday night's 11pm deadline.
Sunderland had enquired about signing Hart on loan from Manchester City before he opted to move to Serie A instead.
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Southampton 1 Sunderland AFC 1: Late heartbreak on the south coast costs Cats first win
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A mistake from the otherwise excellent Jordan Pickford meant Sunderland had to settle for a point against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Jermain Defoe had given Sunderland the lead 10 minutes from the end from the penalty spot but the Black Cats couldn't hold on.
Their lead lasted less than five minutes as sub Jay Rodriguez saw his effort from 25-yards squirm under the body of Pickford.
The England Under-21 international had been excellent up to that point too, making several good saves to keep Sunderland in the game.
In the end David Moyes' side had to settle for their first point of the season.
Everton-target Lamine Kone returned to the starting line-up after recovering from a back injury that had kept him out of the last two games.
Adnan Januzaj in action
Moyes has been adamant he will be staying on Wearside this summer and it now looks increasingly likely that will be the case.
He partnered Papy Djilobodji at the heart of Sunderland's defence, with Javier Manquillo making his debut at right-back.
Steven Pienaar and Fabio Borini recovered from knee and toe injuries, respectively, while Jeremain Lens was back on the bench after a foot injury.
Jordan Pickford, in for Vito Mannone who faces three-months out with elbow ligament damage, was wiped out by Charlie Austin in the opening few minutes.
Jordan Pickford in action
It was a lively start, with Pickford twice called upon to deny Austin, first diving at his feet six-yards from goal before producing a flying save to palm away an Austin toe-punt 10 minutes in.
In between, Dusan Tadic saw his fine effort sail just over the top left-hand corner after another promising Saints attack.
It was a breathless opening 15 minutes on a balmy day on the south coast. Sunderland weathered the early storm, with Pickford by far the busier of the two goalkeepers.
Twenty five minutes in and Sunderland should have taken the lead through Kone.
A Patrick van Aanholt corner - the best one produced so far this season - found Kone inside the area but the ball just didn't fall to him.
It was cleared to the Dutchman, who whipped in a pinpoint cross but Kone nodded his free header wide.
Fabio Borini was pushed to the floor in the same passage of play but referee Lee Mason waved it away.
Moyes' side showed far more attacking intent as the half wore on, with debutant Manquillo providing width down the right-hand flank.
Jack Rodwell headed a Januzaj free-kick wide 36 minutes in, the midfielder arched his neck to connect but his effort sailed wide.
Two minutes later, Pickford was forced into another save; Cedric with a low effort, from the edge of the area comfortably saved by the England Under-21 international.
Steven Pienaar was again dictating play for Sunderland, with Borini and Manquillo willing runners.
Half-time: Southampton 0 Sunderland 0
Manquillo, who impressed on his full debut since arriving on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, was hacked down by Steven Davis moments into the second half.
The Saints midfielder booked.
Borini conceded a needless free-kick five minutes into the half, barging Redmond off the ball but it came to nothing.
Up the other end, from a van Aanholt free-kick, Djilobodji's acrobatic attempt flew wide of the post, with offside flag having already gone up.
Pickford was again called upon to save at the feet of Austin 54 minutes in but again the offside flag had been raised.
The linesmen had their work cut out on the south coast, with Austin again flagged offside as he bore down on goal.
The second half was panning out the same way as the first 45 minutes, with Southampton dominating the opening 15 minutes but Sunderland held firm.
Sunderland's first attempt on target came from a tame Borini free-kick just past the hour mark.
The Italian forward seemed to grimace as he took it and was replaced by Duncan Watmore moments later, with Jeremain Lens on for Pienaar shortly afterwards.
Pickford was then called upon again to deny sub Shane Long from giving Southampton the lead 70 minutes in, the England Under-21 international getting a strong hand on his effort.
Redmond then chanced his arm from a similar distance, Pickford turning his effort from the edge of the area round the post.
Moyes made his third and final sub 76 minutes in, Donald Love replacing Lynden Gooch in central midfield.
Sunderland had been under pressure for much of the second half but took the lead twelve minutes from time.
Lens played in Defoe, who turned Saints skipper Jose Fonte, his trailing leg caught Defoe and referee Mason had no hesitation pointing to the spot - despite strong protests.
Defoe dispatched it high past Fraser Forster to give Sunderland the lead.
Sunderland couldn't hold onto their lead though, with the hosts hitting back after less than five minutes.
Sub Jay Rodriguez shot from 25-yards squirmed under the body of Pickford - who had been excellent in goal.
It was a poor mistake and he punched the floor in disgust as the ball nestled in the back of the net.
Matt Targett then whistled a free-kick inches wide of Pickford's right-hand post as they pressed for a winner.
The game ended all square.
Full-time: Southampton 1 Sunderland 1
Southampton (4-2-3-1): Forster, Cedric, Fonte (C), Van Dijk, Targett, Emile-Hojbjerg , (Ward-Prowse, 82), Davis, Tadic (Long, 67), Romeu, Redmond, Austin (Rodriguez, 74).
Subs Not Used: McCarthy, Yoshida, Clasie, Bertrand.
Booked: Redmond (28), Davis (47)
Goals: Rodriguez (85)
Sunderland AFC: Pickford, Manquillo, Djilobodji, Kone, van Aanholt, Rodwell, Pienaar (Lens, 67), Gooch (Love, 76), Borini (Watmore, 64), Januzaj, Defoe (C).
Subs Not Used: Stryjek, Khazri, McNair, Asoro.
Booked: Pienaar (65)
Goals: Defoe (80, penalty).
Referee: Lee Mason (Greater Manchester)
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Sunderland 'in talks' with Norwich over England international John Ruddy
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Sunderland have been linked with a move for England international goalkeeper John Ruddy.
The Norwich City ace has emerged as a potential target for David Moyes as he looks to add another goalkeeper to his squad before today's transfer deadline.
Moyes needs an experienced shot-stopper after Vito Mannone fractured his elbow, ruling himself out for three months, leaving just youngster Jordan Pickford as the only senior goalkeeper.
And Sky Sports this morning claimed Sunderland have made a move for Ruddy, who is plying his trade in the Championship after Norwich's relegation.
The 6ft 4in player would certainly bring some experience to the club, but he fell out of favour at Norwich last season, before regaining his place in the relegation run-in.
Ruddy, who has been capped once by England, has made more than 200 appearances for Norwich. He is currently sidelined with a groin injury, but it is only expected to keep him out for a couple of weeks.
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The mother of a Sunderland Rugby player who died in his sleep has paid tribute to one of his closest friends who passed away just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.
Jamie Maclennan was found at home in December 2014. His Sunderland team-mate John Drummond died last weekend.
Karen MacLennan
The 33-year-old Oxclose Community Academy design technology teacher married long-term partner Amy shortly before his death.
Jamie’s mum Karen said: “Our hearts go out to Amy, John’s parents, brother Allan and to Amy’s family.
“When I found out John had cancer it was a huge shock and then, three weeks ago, being told it was terminal has been devastating and brought back how we felt when Jamie died.”
The team dedicated its ‘Player’s Player’ award to Jamie after his death and John was the first recipient of the ‘Jamie Maclennan’ trophy: “It was no surprise ‘Jeano’ won at the end of that season,” said Karen, a fund-raiser at Grace House.
From the tributes we have seen he will be so sadly missed - his smile, presence, generosity, kindness, love, compassion and patience are just some of the qualities ‘Jeano’ will be remembered for. Karen Maclennan
“He was unanimously chosen by all of the players.
“I also knew John the teacher and fund-raiser, as he took part in the Great North Run for Grace House, which Jamie supported. I also met John on a few occasions when I visited Oxclose Community Academy as the school supported Grace House and that was where John taught.
“John was a prominent player at Sunderland Rugby and trained with our younger son Aidan who is eighteen. From the tributes we have seen he will be so sadly missed - his smile, presence, generosity, kindness, love, compassion and patience are just some of the qualities ‘Jeano’ will be remembered for.”
Players from the club will form a guard of honour at Sunderland Crematorium at 10.30am on Tuesday.
Jamie Maclennan
Club chairman Paul Geehan paid tribute to a man he described as ‘unique.’
“John signed in 2005. He was a university student - his dad went to the same university when it was a poly and did basically the same course that John did,” he said.
“John played for Kirkby Stephen over in Cumbria but with all the travel, it was easier to come to the club. His friends all played here, so he joined us too.
“He started off in the second team and played in the development squad for under 21s, then he went from there to the first team.
“I described him as unique. He was popular amongst everybody. He used to help out with the junior side and worked with the under 15, 16s and 17s.”
John was no stranger to the trainer’s magic sponge: “He used to get injured quite easily and we would have to patch him up or take him to the hospital,” said Paul.
“He will be sadly missed. He had his own little song that he uses to sing, which can’t be repeated - but that was him.
“To get the news we got some weeks ago was unbelievable, but to the end, he was a fighter. He was a gentleman on and off the field.
“It has had a real impact. It has really shocked us.
“The rugby club is a massive family and we have done what every other family would do, and that is to look after each other.”
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Up to one in three adults lack 'basic skills' in the North East
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As many as one in three adults in England could lack skills essential to finding work or carrying out basic everyday tasks, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation is claiming.
The charity says 12.6 million would struggle to fill out an online job application form while a further five million cannot carry out one or more of a range of tasks including using a cash machine, writing a message or understanding household bills.
In many Western countries young people outperform their older counterparts, but the JRF says that in England older adults achieve higher literacy and numeracy scores than teenagers and those in their early 20s.
The charity analysed data gathered in 2011 and 2012 by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
It found that 23 per cent of people aged 16-18 and 17 per cent of those aged 19-24 achieved the lowest score on the literacy skills scale used by the department.
The North East was among the worst faring regions in terms of both literacy and numeracy. It is also the region of England that consistently performs worst in terms of A-level and GCSE grades.
The charity said the figures painted a “troubling picture” of people being “let down” the education system or left behind in the modern economy.
The charity will next month publish a strategy aimed at eradicating poverty in the UK.
The organisation wants to see millions of pounds of additional government investment to ensure all adults meet basic skills requirements, including in IT, by 2030.
Its proposals include incentivising more adults to take night classes and encouraging employers to offer on-the-job training.
It also wants young people to be taught skills “grounded in the real world” such as financial planning and household budgeting.
Stephen Evans, deputy chief executive of the Learning and Work Institute, said: ‘’Everyone needs a set of basics for life and work in modern Britain. It’s shocking that so many people lack these core capabilities.”
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Everyone, regardless of background or ability, should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
“That’s why we have strengthened the national curriculum to ensure all children leave school having mastered the basics in literacy and mathematics early on. Alongside this our new gold standard qualifications and high quality apprenticeships will match the best education systems in the world and keep pace with universities’ and employers’ demands.
“To support lifelong learning and ensure we have a workforce with the skills to succeed we are investing £1.5bn in adult learning, have introduced tuition fee loans for part time students and published a dedicated skills plan so that more people gain the knowledge and skills to get on in life and help build a stronger country.”
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Sunderland College’s message to A-level students who didn’t get a place at their chosen university
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A college has sent out a message to students disappointed about not getting into their chosen university.
A-level students who haven’t quite made the grade are being told that Sunderland College could provide an alternative route to success.
Many people think university is the only route to a degree Sunderland College principal Ellen Thinnesen
The learning provider – which has four campuses across the city and last week announced A Level results had reached a 99 per cent pass rate for the eighth year running – is reminding students that they can apply to study for a HND or HNC qualification with them, through clearing.
Unlike university degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Higher National Certificates (HNCs) are vocationally-focused.
They are two-year qualifications and can also be used as a stepping stone up to a higher qualification.
They can be converted into a full bachelor’s degree by ‘topping up’ with an extra year of study at university.
College principal Ellen Thinnesen said: “The college enjoyed a tremendous week, last week achieving a 99 per cent pass rate for the eighth year running. As one of the largest sixth form centres in Sunderland we are delighted with another fantastic set of results for our students.
“However, there will be many students throughout the region that unfortunately didn’t receive the grades they were hoping for, and for those, it is important they remember that they still have the opportunities and capabilities to realise their potential.
“Many people think university is the only route to a degree, but we offer a number of vocational courses for students wishing to gain a higher qualification, leading onto a thriving career.”
The college offers a wide selection of HND and HNC course, along with a range of Foundation Degree courses in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
Students wishing to apply to Sunderland College’s vocational courses through clearing, can apply via UCAS for full time undergraduate HND courses and Foundation Degree courses or apply directly to the admissions team for part time undergraduate HNC courses.
For more information about Sunderland College, visit www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk or follow @SunderlandCol on Twitter.
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“Steve ‘interesting’ Davis is actually really interesting,” says Dave Harper about the snooker legend who’ll be swapping his cue for decks to perform a DJ set as part of a music cruise.
As well as taking to the floating stage aboard the DFDS ship as drummer with Sunderland’s Frankie & the Heartstrings, Dave has made waves programming the musical entertainment for the North Sea Sounds mini cruise which sets sail for Amsterdam from North Tyneside in November.
The series of music-themed cruises see the tables turned on stereotypical cruise liner entertainment with voyages featuring acts including Lindisfarne, Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club and Smoove & Turrell.
The high seas gig Dave’s had a helping hand in steering on November 18 will have a Mackem twang.
While headliners Frankie & the Heartstrings play top of the bill on the outward slot, fellow Sunderland musicians Hyde & Beast, which features Dave Hyde of Futureheads fame and Neil Bassett of the Golden Virgins, will headline on the return leg.
There will also be a DJ set from Peter Brewis of Field Music, and performances from former Futureheads frontman Barry Hyde, who recently released his debut solo album Malody; folk quartet The Cornshed Sisters and Tom Fletcher, pedal steel guitar player with Hyde & Beast and The Lake Poets.
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As well as a set from snooker champion Steve Davis whose musical ear has seen him enjoy guest slots as a DJ on BBC 6Music, as well as regular appearances in London nightspots.
“Steve’s a great guy,” said Dave. “He’s got a local connection too as he’s married to a woman from Sunderland and they’ve got his photo up in Crozier’s fish and chip shop in Sunderland. What more could you want?
“He came to our first album launch in London so we met him then. He plays some great tracks in his set, he has impeccable taste in music, particularly in prog rock and Northern Soul. He DJ’d at Glastonbury and is really well thought of. Considering he was sometimes called Steve ‘interesting’ Davis he’s really interesting and actually hilarious. The uninteresting tag is just an urban myth.”
Dave says the cruise is a great chance to see a stellar line-up of acts whose individual gig prices would rack up to more than the cruise ticket price, which starts from £63.
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“It’s a great chance to see these acts,” said Dave. “As well as the headliners, there’s acts like Tom who is a really well thought of musician who’s played loads of guitar festivals.”
Speaking about the Heartstrings’ involvement, he said: “We were initially involved a couple of years ago when it was first suggested that we play on one of the music cruises. Because of scheduling it never happened, but it was always in my mind that we could programme something and put it together like a showcase of funk and Northern Soul
“As a band we want to perform on interesting stages.”
Dave and guitarist Michael McKnight juggle gigging with running their Pop Recs culture hub in Stockton Road, Sunderland.
Hyde & Beast
The record store, coffee shop, arts space and gig venue, which has been championed by the likes of James Bay and Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, opened in its new home thanks to a crowd-funding campaign which raised more than £13,000.
Dave says Pop Recs is a hard slog, but it’s one they think will take off over time.
“The shop is really hard work and we barely make enough money to keep it open but we still think what we do is important, people just need to grab hold of it more,” he said.
The shop is a shining example of the DIY approach to arts and culture which exists in Sunderland, one, it’s hoped, will help it win the City of Culture 2021 title which could spark a host of cultural activity on Wearside.
Dave said: “I’ve been behind the bid from the beginning and I have no reason to support it other that I genuinely think it will be a positive thing for the city. I’m a very proactive person, I like to see things happen. And the real test of the bid is what happens if we win the title. It would be just the kick we need as a city and we need to capitalise on it and use it as a shot in the arm to get where we want.”
The North Sea Sounds music mini cruises see the ferry operator’s Newcastle-Amsterdam ships transformed into floating concert venues, offering customers the chance to enjoy a cruise and concert in one.
Prices for the autumn mini cruises start from £63 per person, including en suite cabin accommodation on board and up to five hours to explore the Dutch capital. This year’s line-up of musical talent features:
•Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club and Smoove & Turrell – departs Friday, September 30
•Lindisfarne & Martin Stephenson – departs Sunday, October 16
•Hyde & Beast, Frankie & The Heartstrings and Steve Davis vs Field Music – departs Friday, November 18
•Bowie Ball tribute show – departs Friday December, 2
Book at www.dfds.co.uk/music or call 0871 522 9955.
•We’ve teamed up with DFDS to give away three pairs of mini cruise tickets, worth more than £120 a pair, for the Frankie & the Heartstrings / Hyde & Beast cruise on November 18 which includes live performances on board, two nights on board the ferry in an en-suite cabin, coach transfers to and from Amsterdam city centre and up to five hours in Amsterdam.
To be in with a chance of winning, answer this question: in which sport was Steve Davis a world champion?
A) Snooker
B) Football
C) Tennis
Fill in your answer and full contact details on a postcard and return it to DFDS Competition, Katy Wheeler, Johnston Press North East, 2nd Floor, Alexander House, 1 Mandarin Road, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5RA.
Alternatively, you can email your answer and full contact details to [email protected]
Closing date: September 1.
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A show which asked people to write letters to their past, present and future selves is coming to the stage.
Writer Becci Sharrock penned Letters To Myself after spending six months working with people across Sunderland and South Shields.
As she met people, she handed out letter writing kits and collected the resulting letters.
She said: “Letters To Myself came about after hearing lots of friends talk about problems or situations and finish by saying something along the lines of, ‘I know what I’d say to myself if I were you’.
“I’m fascinated by the idea that we are sometimes unable to give ourselves the same brilliant advice that we give to friends and family.
“I’m interested in how we might become better at talking to ourselves, and what advice we would offer if we could.”
The show is coming to Arts Centre Washington, in Fatfield, on Thursday, September 8.
In January, Becci was awarded seed funding from The Cultural Spring which allowed her to test her idea with a whole host of groups from Sunderland and South Shields.
She said: “Working with Cultural Spring has been amazing and has allowed us to get out and about, meeting so many interesting people along the way.
“We’ve been in libraries, cafes, empty shops, talked to writing groups and WIs and even run workshops in schools.
“At every session we hand out free letter writing kits and simply ask those that we meet to consider writing a letter to their past, present or future selves. Then, if they want to, they can send it back to us so we can use it in the making of the show.”
Becci added: “It’s been so inspiring to read everyone’s stories and experiences. People have been really generous and open with us and that’s a real privilege.
“The pressure’s now on us to make a show that does justice to that. We can’t wait for everyone to see it, to meet some of our letter writers again and see what they think and finally to get the show out on the road.”
Anyone who would like to write a letter for the project can do so by visiting www.letterstomyself.org.uk
Letters To Myself has been supported by Cultural Spring, The Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Tickets for the 7.30pm show cost £8.50 with a £6 concession. To book, go to www.artscentrewashington.co.uk or call 0191 561 3455.
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Northern League: Ryhope super show almost topples champions - boosting spirits for RCA bank holiday derby clash
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Ryhope CW produced the best performance of the day when they held Ebac Northern League champions and leaders Shildon to a thrilling 3-3 draw at Dean Street.
And Gary Pearson’s side came within a whisker of causing an even bigger upset.
The game was into added time when Stephen Capper spared the blushes of the Railwaymen when his drive from the edge of the penalty area found the net.
Newly-promoted Ryhope made a rip-roaring start, taking the game to their illustrious opponents and deservedly claiming a 28th minute lead as Harvey Saunders lobbed goalkeeper Nick Liversedge.
David Ferguson soon levelled, his header finding the net via a post and, on the stroke of half-time, Ben Wood also chipped Chris Rookes to give the hosts the advantage.
Back came the Colliers and it was all square again on 48 minutes with Matty Weirs slotting the ball home from six yards.
Shildon showed their class and it took a backs-to-the-wall defensive performance to keep them out. But Ryhope were not overwhelmed and, in a breakaway, they went in front again with man of the match Saunders lobbing the keeper for a second time.
There were still 10 minutes remaining and lots of anxious moments, but, in the 91st minute, hopes of a memorable victory were dashed as Capper drove home from the corner of the box.
Although disappointed at failing to win all three points when they were so close, Ryhope can take a lot of positives from their display against a side which will surely challenge all the way to retain the title.
Ryhope host Sunderland RCA in a derby today (11am).
The season started so well for Chester-le-Street – but since that opening-day FA Cup win, there has been absolutely nothing to celebrate at Chester Moor Park.
The Cestrians were knocked out of the cup in the next round and five games have failed to yield a single point.
Saturday’s 6-0 mauling by big-spending South Shields leaves them at the bottom of the table, the only side without a point.
Just as worrying is the fact tha they have conceded 21 goals in five league games.
After going behind to Jon Shaw’s 18th minute strike, Colin Wake’s men were undone when they leaked three more goals in five minutes immediately before the interval.
Shaw, Carl Finnigan and David Palmer beat goalkeeper Jack Wilson, who had no respite in the second period either as Daniel Carson and Robbie Briggs took the Mariners’ total to six.
Washington are the only other side yet to win, but they have had just three fixtures.
Their second defeat came at Marske United, who went in ahead courtesy of Reece Kelly’s strike on 43 minutes.
The Mechanics were twice out of luck with the goal. First, goalkeeper Dale Connor parried an effort from Danny Earl unfortunately into the path of Andrew Ramsbottom who set up Kelly, and his follow-up shot took a deflection on its way into the net.
There was nothing fortunate about Marske’s clinching second goal, however. Although Connor got a touch to the ball, he couldn’t keep out Earl’s powerful drive.
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Gary Richardson produced two great performances in the Golden Fleece Darts League to claim two victories.
Firstly, Richardson beat Denny Cullen 5-3 and then cruised to a 5-0 victory over John Doran.
Richardson enjoyed winning legs of 19, 20 and 21 (three) darts, plus two 180s.
League leader Baz Walker defeated Mark Forth 5-1.
Walker had winning legs of 15, 16 and 20 darts, plus three 180s. Forth’s leg came in 17 darts with a great finish of 107.
Charlie Thompson also earned two superb victories when he saw off Jack Revely and Micky Watson, winning 5-2 in both games.
Thompson had winning darts of 16 (twice), 17, 18, 19 and 21 (twice), including a 180.
Marco Laybourn beat Don Green 5-1, with best darts of 15 and 21, a great finish of 123 and a 180.
Glen Woodbridge moved up to second with two 5-0 wins over Norman Place and Kev Long.
Mark Forth picked up a rare win against Paul Moon, winning 5-3.
Jaxon Douglass beat Pete Wilson 5-2, with both players’ best leg a 19-darter.
Micky Seaman drew with Andy Clark, while Micky Watson beat Paul Moon 5-0.
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The odds on out-of-favour goalkeeper Joe Hart making a shock switch from Manchester City to Sunderland are falling.
The England No 1 has found himself out in the cold at the City of Manchester Stadium after Pep Guardiola took over as boss.
He was on the bench for the first two Premier League games, with Willy Caballero preferred as first choice.
Now, after City signed Barcelona's Claudio Bravo yesterday, Hart finds himself as third choice.
Guardiola has made it clear he wants his goalkeeper to play a key role in build-up play by being a good distributor with his feet.
Hart was recalled for Wednesday's Champions League play-off victory over Steaua Bucharest, but this has been widely perceived as a farewell appearance.
His actions after the game in acknowledging the backing of fans did little to dispel that theory.
Everton have denied any interest in Hart, and Liverpool have also been mentioned as potential suitors.
Clubs from abroad who have been linked with the 29-year-old, who has two Premier League winner's medals, include Sevilla in Spain and Borussia Dortmund in Germany.
But Sunderland's urgent need for an experienced pair of hands after it was confirmed today that Vito Mannone will be ruled out for at least three months could move Sunderland to the top of the list of potential destinations - even if it is just on loan.
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Wear well on our way to become a cruise destination as Port of Sunderland celebrates boat’s visit
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This visitor will take some beating after the largest cruise ship in more than a decade entered the River Wear.
Port of Sunderland welcomed the MS Hamburg, a 15,000 tone, 420 passenger cruise ship, as the ship made its final call on its tour.
Mark Hassan, sales manager at Port of Sunderland, in front of Hamburg.
The 144m-long vessel headed to the North East from Rosyth in Scotland before it sailed on to Bremerhaven in Germany.
Its 318 guests spent eight hours on dry land, taking organised tours to export religious sites across the region.
Its visit made it the largest vessel of its kind to enter the port in 15 years, while it is the third consecutive year a cruise ship has used the city as a stop-off point.
The port announced in 2014 that it intended to welcome passenger vessels on a regular basis after it greeted the MS Gann that year.
Not only is the city’s own tourism offer developing at pace, but we are at the heart of an incredibly beautiful part of the country, with cosmopolitan shopping districts and places that are steeped in history and heritage a stone’s throw from the port. Matthew Hunt, director of Port of Sunderland
Matthew Hunt, director at Port of Sunderland, said: “Port of Sunderland was delighted to welcome its first passenger vessel in 2014, and it is fantastic to see that our reputation is beginning to grow, with inquiries coming in from tour operators looking at alternative, easily-accessible and well-connected locations to dock.
“Sunderland is extremely well-placed for tourists to the UK.
“Not only is the city’s own tourism offer developing at pace, but we are at the heart of an incredibly beautiful part of the country, with cosmopolitan shopping districts and places that are steeped in history and heritage a stone’s throw from the port.”
The port has been working with the ship’s agent Inchscape Shipping Services for more than a year and hopes that the MS Hamburg’s stop-off at Port of Sunderland will be one of many more in the future.
Councillor Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council and chairman of the port board, said: “Sunderland is not only a great city in its own right, but a gateway to a region that has a huge amount to offer tourists from not only the UK, but right around the world.
“With Port of Sunderland less than five minutes from open sea, a flexibility and friendliness that comes with coming into a smaller port, and fantastic links to our own city centre, and other major towns and cities in the North East, are in a great position to attract cruise ships looking for an attractive port of call in the UK.
“Looking ahead, with significant infrastructure improvements over the next few years and major projects to enhance the offer we have in the city for tourists, Port of Sunderland will only see its position as a cruise-ship destination strengthen and we look forward to welcoming many more vessels like the Hamburg in the future.”
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Jeremain Lens is expected to complete his loan move to Fenerbahce today and be reunited with former Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat.
The winger flew to Turkey last night ahead of a medical, with the 28-year-old arriving on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal next summer.
Lens, who has failed to live up to his potential since arriving on Wearside last summer and hasn’t started a game under David Moyes, fired a parting shot at Sunderland.
He told Fox Sport Sunderland “would just love to get rid of me”.
The move will free up further wages for new signings ahead of tomorrow night’s 11pm transfer deadline - with Sunderland closing in on a £7.7million deal for Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra.
“[Today] I will undergo the medical examination,” said Lens.
“I do not expect any problems. I’m looking forward to it.
“It’s a nice transfer. Fenerbahce is a great club and a great challenge.”
Lens came off the bench in the 1-1 draw with Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, providing the cross that led to Jermain Defoe’s penalty.
But he hasn’t started a game under Moyes and was a bit-part player under Sam Allardyce with questions over his attitude and workrate.
Reflecting on his time under now-England boss Allardyce, Lens said: “I did not play, was not even on the bench.
“I just had a problem with the club.
“What? No idea. Sunderland would just love to get rid of me.”
Sunderland spent an initial £8million on the winger last summer from Dynamo Kiev and Lens - who signed a four-year deal - will now team up again with Advocaat.
The pair had also previously worked together at PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar.
“I have a good relationship with Dick, but he also knows my qualities.
“It is not that he is doing me a favour,” added Lens, who hopes to force his way back into the national side.
He added: “This is perhaps for the purpose of [playing for] Holland also again a good step.
“I go to Fenerbahce if the chance is to get more playing time.
“I did not find it strange that I was missing the last couple of times in the national squad. It was understandable because I was not playing.”
Meanwhile, Serie A side Torino are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Hart is free to leave the Etihad Stadium on loan this summer after falling down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola.
Sunderland are reported to have made an enquiry about his availability following the long-term injury to number one goalkeeper Vito Mannone, who is out for three months after rupturing ligaments in his elbow.
His £125,000 a week wage would prove a major stumbling block for Sunderland though, despite reports that Manchester City will pay a large portion of the wage.
Marseille goalkeeper Yohann Pele has also been linked with a move to Wearside.
England Under-21 international Jordan Pickford started in goal for Sunderland against Shrewsbury Town and Southampton.
Moyes expects the search for a new goalkeeper to go to deadline day, with the club weighing up a number of options.
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