Monthly Archives: January 2019

Sludge dredging starts in Sugar House Park to cut down on pond problems

SALT LAKE CITY — The pond in Sugar House Park is undergoing a major rehabilitation project, as crews remove thousands of cubic yards of sludge. According to Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, digging up a quarter century-worth of dirt … Continue reading

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Charles F. Svihlik

FORRESTON – Charles F. Svihlik, 77, of Forreston, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 1, 2019. Charles was born on May 5, 1941 to Frank and Lydia (Barta) Svihlik in Chicago. He graduated from Proviso East in 1959. … Continue reading

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How drones are threatening Israel’s already unfriendly skies

London’s Gatwick Airport was recently closed for more than 24 hours because a drone was flying nearby without a permit. Stories like this make the headlines every so often and cause an uproar, but they haven’t yet led to serious … Continue reading

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THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

JAN. 1 1840: Lawrence Taliaferro, tired of bribery attempts by crooked individuals, steps down as Indian agent at Fort Snelling, a position he had held since 1820. Native Americans and settler-colonists alike appreciated his honesty and intelligence, and his journals … Continue reading

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Exploring cultural bias – Arts

Culture, the new exhibition at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College, is billed as “an exhibition exploring the idea of cultural biases and its influence on the outlook of other cultures.” This is one of the most powerful, if not … Continue reading

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Goldwater exhibit displays rarely seen sides of Arizona

Ali Goldwater remembers flying in a plane over the Grand Canyon with William F. Buckley, Jr. and her grandfather, Barry Goldwater, when she was about five years old. “We flew up there, and he would always have a camera,” she … Continue reading

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Restaurant review: Dining at Bessie’s proves an uplifting experience

JANESVILLE Looking for a restaurant with a view? If so, we’ve got one. Bessie’s Diner is located at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, and if you stop by on a high flying day, Bessie’s will be bustling. The restaurant has … Continue reading

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