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Newsbriefs: As published in the Aug. 27 Hays Free Press
08/27/2008

The Free Press / STPNS
Buda, Texas (STPNS)-

Kyle man gets manslaughter for drunk driving death

A Hays County jury convicted Kyle resident Rolando Ramirez, Jr., on one count of intoxication manslaughter in the 2007 death of Guillermo "Benny" Balderrama, an off-duty Austin firefighter and Kyle resident. Balderrama, 33, was ridin... View


 
Dahlstrom land gets go-ahead for conservation buy
08/27/2008

The Free Press / STPNS
Buda, Texas (STPNS)- The chips could be falling into place for a proposed conservation easement on the Dahlstrom Ranch, a 2,275-acre tract of raw land on the Edwards aquifer recharge zone south of the intersection of FM 1626 and RM 967 near Buda.... View

 
Former PEC leaders confess Texland payouts
08/27/2008

The Free Press / STPNS
Buda, Texas (STPNS)- Three former leaders of Pedernales Electric Cooperative paid themselves more than $380,000 from a secret account at Cattleman's National Bank, unbeknownst to the rest of the board, PEC officials said this week.... View

 
Carla Sue Saas
08/27/2008

Dodge County Independent / STPNS
Kasson, Minnesota (STPNS)- Carla Sue Saas, 40, of Deerfield Beach, FL and formerly of Dodge Center, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in Deerfield Beach, FL... View

 
Berlean B. Moen
08/27/2008

Dodge County Independent / STPNS
Kasson, Minnesota (STPNS)- Berlean Moen, 83, of Byron, died Sunday (Aug. 17, 2008) at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester of congestive heart failure. She had been admitted that day.... View

 
Matilda O'Malley
08/27/2008

Dodge County Independent / STPNS
Kasson, Minnesota (STPNS)- Matilda C. "Tilly" O'Malley, 94, of Kasson, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester of natural causes. She had been a patient for one day.... View

 
John O. Dale
08/27/2008

Dodge County Independent / STPNS
Kasson, Minnesota (STPNS)- Mr. Dale, 89, of Kasson, died of natural causes Monday, August 18, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He had been a patient there for two days.... View

 
Janice M. Davis
08/26/2008

Dodge County Independent / STPNS
Kasson, Minnesota (STPNS)- anice Davis, 65, of Hayfield, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Field Crest Care Center of ovarian cancer following a lengthy illness. She had resided at Field Crest Care Center for the past 5 weeks.... View

Andrew Ruby to return to Iraq  
Andrew Ruby to return to Iraq
08/27/2008

Dodge County Independent / STPNS
Kasson, Minnesota (STPNS)- At the age of 18 Andrew Ruby of Kasson joined the Marines to begin a four year commitment at the base in San Diego, CA. Andrew is now 21 and beginning his third year of the four year commitment with the Marines.... View

 
City purchases more water rights; leases back to owners
08/26/2008

The Trinidad Times Independent / STPNS
Trinidad, Colorado (STPNS)- The Trinidad City Council approved the purchased of water rights in the John Flood Ditch at its regular meeting last Tuesday.... View

City council to possibly reconsider fountain  
City council to possibly reconsider fountain
08/26/2008

The Trinidad Times Independent / STPNS
Trinidad, Colorado (STPNS)- Trinidad's city council is holding a special meeting Tuesday to reconsider its vote approving the new fountain for Miners Memorial Park, following questions that were raised about the legality of the approval process.... View

 
Project to boost city's power lines
08/26/2008

The Raton Range / STPNS
Raton, New Mexico (STPNS)- The upgrading of Raton's electric distribution system in and around the downtown area is getting underway this week as specialized crews are in town installing poles, the first step in a project Raton Public Service Company officials believe will make the city's power system more efficient and reli... View

 
With final state license, racing returns
08/26/2008

The Raton Range / STPNS
Raton, New Mexico (STPNS)- ALBUQUERQUE - With one commissioner describing Raton as the best site for a new horseracing track and casino because it will add to the "geographic diversity" of tracks in New Mexico, the state racing commission Monday afternoon gave the state's final racing license to a group of investors who plan... View

Sportsarama kicks off high school football season  
Sportsarama kicks off high school football season
08/22/2008

The Columbia Star / STPNS
Columbia, South Carolina (STPNS)- With eight schools, bands, cheerleading squads, and favorable weather, the 48th annual Sertoma Sportsarama took over Memorial Stadium on August 16. After canceling the 2007 edition due to temperatures well over 100 degrees, this year's Sportsarama was held in the evening to keep everyone comfortabl... View

Richland County loses old friend  
Richland County loses old friend
08/22/2008

The Columbia Star / STPNS
Columbia, South Carolina (STPNS)- Dear Warner,... View

Fairlee selectboard nixes land sale  
Fairlee selectboard nixes land sale
08/27/2008

Journal Opinion / STPNS
Bradford, Vermont (STPNS)- FAIRLEE–In a split vote on Aug. 25, the Fairlee Selectboard effectively ended Charles and Maureen Bacon’s quest to expand their lot at the corner of Lake Morey and Terry Hill roads. Selectboard chair Jay Barrett and board member Tim Cramer voted “to take no further action on this matter,” with Ken ... View

 
It’s back to school time for WWG students
08/27/2008

Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     WWG — “I’m really tickled with our enrollment figures,” said superintendent Loy Woelber. While enrollment is down it is not down nearly as much as was anticipated by the administration last spring. ... View

 
Obituaries
08/27/2008

Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Evelyn P. Carey           ... View

 
Fires on summit up to 1,200 acres
08/21/2008

McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- SISTERS: Oregon Department of Forestry assumed command of a complex of five wildfires burning on state-protected private land and federal forestlands on Monday afternoon. The fires, known as the Summit Springs Complex, range in size from a few trees to over 1,200 acres. The fires are located over a... View

EWEB to address hydro project safety  
EWEB to address hydro project safety
08/21/2008

McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: Staff from the Eugene Water & Electric Board will discuss operational issues associated with the utility’s McKenzie hydroelectric operations at a meeting set for Tuesday, August 26th. The 7 p.m. session in McKenzie Fire & Rescue’s Leaburg Training Center will also address safety issues rel... View

 
Delays expected on Aufderheide Drive
08/21/2008

McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- BLUE RIVER: People driving through the Willamette National may encounter traffic delays due to two projects occurring along the scenic Aufderheide Memorial Drive.... View

 
Fees proposed for Scott and Benson lakes
08/21/2008

McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The Willamette National Forest is proposing to charge a fee at the Benson Lake Trailhead and the adjacent Scott Lake Campground beginning the summer of 2009. Both are located on Highway 242, the old McKenzie Highway.... View

 
Lavender farm blossomed after strong start at farmers market
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- With her happy, smiling face, Sarah Richards doesn't look like any plant I know, but she refers to herself and her flourishing lavender business as "a crop" of the Coupeville Farmers Market, now in its 30th year.... View

 
Coupeville School board member resigns
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- Coupeville School Board member Deborah Turner has announced she is resigning her position on the board.... View

 
WSU Extension director leaves lasting legacy
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- Few people have had as much opportunity to make an impact in Island County as Don Meehan has.... View

 
Studio Tour showcases Whidbey artists
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- A free, self-guided tour of art studios from Greenbank to Oak Harbor will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Historic Crockett Barn in Coupeville.... View

 
Proposed PUD draws six candidates
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- Whidbey Island may have three new public officials after Nov. 4.... View

 
Forums focus on proposed Whidbey Island PUD
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- The organization People for Yes On Whidbey PUD has scheduled a series of forums for both businesses and the general public to discuss the various aspects of forming a public power utility on Whidbey Island and to introduce candidates for PUD commissioners.... View

 
Bakke criticized in wall dispute
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- A wall built on property within Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve wouldn't have been allowed if not for the intercession of an Island County commissioner, according to a member of the county's Historical Review Committee.... View

 
Seal snatchers may face fine
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- A week after Concho the harbor seal died at a San Juan Island rehabilitation center, charges had yet to be be filed against those who first took the pup from the water.... View

 
Library bond still squeaking by in primary election tally
08/22/2008

The Whidbey Examiner / STPNS
Coupeville, Washington (STPNS)- In the Friday afternoon tally from the Aug. 19 primary election, a proposal for a 20-year, $2.3 million bond that would pay for the expansion of the Coupeville library was still passing at a slim 60.75 percent. The measure needs a 60 percent majority to be approved. The Island County Auditor's Offi... View

Enerson to facilitate community development with Preston EDA  
Enerson to facilitate community development with Preston EDA
08/19/2008

Republican-Leader / STPNS
Preston, Minnesota (STPNS)- Cathy Enerson is a go-getter; a person can tell that within minutes of meeting her. She now allocates some of that positive energy and outlook toward economic and community development in Preston, where she began work as the EDA (Economic Development Authority) director this summer.... View

Retired firemen see a sign of the times  
Retired firemen see a sign of the times
08/19/2008

Republican-Leader / STPNS
Preston, Minnesota (STPNS)- In the recent past, two stone signs denoting the town and a trout fisherman were placed at each entrance to Preston along Highway 52.... View

 
Residents return to Harmony council for reassurance that problems have been handled
08/19/2008

Mabel/Harmony News-Record / STPNS
Mabel, Minnesota (STPNS)- Louise Sikkink and her son, Chuck Sikkink, returned to the Harmony City Council last week to seek information regarding the updates on the sanitary sewer in the northwest part of town.... View

 
Council accepts bond bids; tables Landmark decision
08/19/2008

The Chatfield News / STPNS
Chatfield, Minnesota (STPNS)- The Chatfield High School and other residences in that area of town may be seeing relief to low water pressure in the future. The Chatfield City Council held a discussion on a mid-level water system, which could improve service to that area, during its Aug. 11 meeting.... View

 
Four city council seats open up
08/19/2008

The Chatfield News / STPNS
Chatfield, Minnesota (STPNS)- Four Chatfield City Council positions will be voted upon in the general election, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The mayoral position, a two-year term, will be available, along with three four-year city ccouncil seats.... View

Program Connects Hawaiians with Technology  
Program Connects Hawaiians with Technology
08/21/2008

The Molokai Dispatch / STPNS
Kaunakakai, Hawaii (STPNS)- Maui Community College (MCC) students are taking a step into the technology age after receiving laptops from Project OHANA. About 100 laptops will be distributed in rural communities in Maui County, and nearly 60 will be placed in the homes of students on Molokai.... View

An Apology for Kalaupapa Residents  
An Apology for Kalaupapa Residents
08/21/2008

The Molokai Dispatch / STPNS
Kaunakakai, Hawaii (STPNS)- For all those who were exiled to Kalaupapa, and all the friends and `ohana who suffered alongside them, an apology that is long overdue has come at last.... View

 
NPS Regional Director to attend local meeting
08/21/2008

The Tuskegee News / STPNS
Tuskegee, Alabama (STPNS)- United States National Park Service Regional Director David Vela will be in Tuskegee Friday (August 22) to meet with local and national partners involved with the grand opening of the new Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (NHS).... View

 
One last rundown:
08/21/2008

The Tuskegee News / STPNS
Tuskegee, Alabama (STPNS)- Small and large signs, newspaper and radio  advertising, flyers, newspaper articles, forums and door-to-door campaigning are winding down as candidates for election in two Macon County municipalities will await the outcome of their efforts on Tuesday, August 26.... View

 
Lawrence H. (Pete) Olson
08/21/2008

Latah Eagle / STPNS
Moscow, Idaho (STPNS)- Lawrence H. (Pete) Olson of Deary died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was 78.... View

 
Iona Mary Calkins
08/21/2008

Latah Eagle / STPNS
Moscow, Idaho (STPNS)- Iona Mary Calkins, 75, of Juliaetta, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at her residence.... View

Bradley B. Neuman  
Bradley B. Neuman
08/21/2008

Latah Eagle / STPNS
Moscow, Idaho (STPNS)- Bradley B. Neuman, of Troy, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at his home. He was 53.... View

 
Suit threatened over Breedings Addition dispute
08/21/2008

The Boomerang / STPNS
Palouse, Washington (STPNS)- The August 12 Palouse City Council meeting began with another lively open forum.... View

 
Mayor threatens editor, editor resigns
08/21/2008

The Boomerang / STPNS
Palouse, Washington (STPNS)- After producing one issue of The Boomerang and distasteful phone conversations with Palouse Mayor Michael Echanove, new editor Larry Jensen decided he would go back to freelance writing for area publications, including this newspaper and others. LuJane Nisse will be stepping back into the editor po... View

 
Should city run the senior center?
08/21/2008

Edmonds Beacon / STPNS
Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- South County Senior Center board member Steve Stout has informed his fellow board members it’s time to ask the City of Edmonds to consider taking over operations of the center. ... View

 
Council grappling with red ink
08/21/2008

Edmonds Beacon / STPNS
Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- In the next two years the City of Edmonds faces an operational shortfall of $5.5 million.... View

Former City Councilor Dies  
Former City Councilor Dies
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Former city councilor, county commissioner and longtime school board member John Gallagher, 64, owner and operator of Socorro Alarm, died early Wednesday morning after suffering a massive heart attack.... View

 
Water Treatment Plant Tops City’s Funding Requests
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- A water treatment plant for arsenic removal and a new landfill are at the top of the city’s Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan for next year.... View

New Day Care Center Dedicated  
New Day Care Center Dedicated
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Positive Outcomes dedicated a new day care center Aug. 13 to provide services to special needs children, mainly catering to the need of kids between the ages of 3 and 4. ... View

Workshop At Refuge Will Explore Aquatic Critters  
Workshop At Refuge Will Explore Aquatic Critters
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Record-breaking Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps might be challenged to match aquatic skills on display daily at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge for those who know where to look.  ... View

Gerardo S. Garcia  
Gerardo S. Garcia
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Gerardo “Lardy” S. Garcia, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at his home in Socorro, N.M., surrounded by his loving family.  ... View

 
John F. Gallagher
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- John F. Gallagher, 65, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Socorro, N.M. ... View

 
Robert M. Griego
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Robert M. Griego, 97, entered into rest Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008. He lived a full life of family, friends and dedication to the church.  ... View

 
Gardening On Magdalena’s Plains Is An Uphill Fight
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Gardening on Magdalena’s high plains is like joining a mountain climbing club in the southern Alps. It’s an uphill battle, not for the faint of heart.... View

 
Taming Corporations: Initiative Offers Democratic Tactics
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- A reader’s e-mailed response to the Aug. 7 Pencil Warrior illustrated the impasse many Americans have reached on the issue of corporate power. “I hope you tell us how to exercise some meaningful control over the abuses you describe,” read the message from Albuquerque. ... View

 
Dem Candidate’s Plans Are Obamanations
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Obama’s latest ad about creating 5 million new jobs really got my attention. Up to this point my opinion was that he really doesn’t say anything meaningful, but 5 million jobs would be a great thing. ... View

 
Candidates Need To Tell Painful Truths
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)-

To the Editor:

“Oh, how I hate to get up in the mornings.” Why? Because I know I will turn on television news and hear about, or see, two egotistical men who want to become president of the United States more than anything else in the world.

They will attempt to entice me to v... View


 
Columnist’s Views Are Very Interesting
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)-

To the Editor:

I read the (Sept. 13, 2007) piece by Rick Coddington denying the possibility of global warming.

In it, he said, “I have come to the point (in my cynical view of “movements”) that every time I hear that some issue is beyond questioning, my anti-railroading radar... View


 
Criticism Of Co-op Is Certainly Warranted
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- To the Editor (regarding the Aug. 14 article, “Recent Criticism Is Unwarranted, Co-op Trustees Say):... View

Lady Warriors To Host ‘Cup’  
Lady Warriors To Host ‘Cup’
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- The Lady Warriors will look to gain possession of their own trophy for at least one year as they take the soccer field Friday for their first official game of the season during the annual Socorro Cup.... View

 
Magdalena Invites Tough Teams To Volleyball Tourney
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Friday marks the opening of the season for the Lady Steers and the Magdalena Volleyball Invitational Tournament that will feature some new competitive teams in the mix. ... View

 
Magic Potion Miraculously Makes Sylvia Prolific
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- I hadn’t seen much of Sylvia for a whole week. She’d seemed busy, or at least content, mostly lurking in her doghouse on the porch.... View

 
Condolences, Alpine Theater, Annual Chicken Fry
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Today I feel like the classic television commercial of the Dunkin Donut guy who finally met himself as he was coming and going. Life is fast-paced and if you slow down, you had better enjoy the moment before you get mowed over. ... View

Socorro Student’s Science Video Chosen As State’s Best  
Socorro Student’s Science Video Chosen As State’s Best
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- One bright middle school student from Socorro was selected to represent New Mexico in a nationwide scientific video contest.... View

Catron News: County Fair Goes Through Sunday  
Catron News: County Fair Goes Through Sunday
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- The Catron County Fair has begun and ends Sunday in Reserve. Events include exhibits, livestock judging and viewing, a horse show and a junior rodeo. ... View

Photo Exhibit Celebrates State’s Women Ranchers  
Photo Exhibit Celebrates State’s Women Ranchers
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- Women have played an important role in ranching in the state, and Macey Center will celebrate the lives of those “cowbelles” with a photo exhibit in the second floor gallery.... View

 
Dance Institute Returns To Work With More Than 200 Socorro-Area Children
08/21/2008

Mountain Mail / STPNS
Socorro, New Mexico (STPNS)- The National Dance Institute of New Mexico will return to Socorro starting Monday and going through Sept. 11 for its 11th year of award-winning programming. More than 200 students in grades four through six from Cottonwood Valley Charter School, Midway Elementary, San Antonio Elementary and Zimmerl... View