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I revisited “The Voyage of the Cormorant” by Christian Beamish, in which he tells about building a boat in his garage and sailing the coastal waters of the Pacific. Beamish, who signed up for the U.S. Navy two weeks after graduating from high school, is a writer for Surfer magazine. His book offers refreshing writing about real-life experiences. Martha Barkley Charleston, South Carolina “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard” by naturalist Dougla...

Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 5:42 pm “The February 24, 2021, resolution by 47 senior police and government officials in the Cordillera Region calling for the notorious ‘Oplan Tokhang’ to be deployed against ‘known left-leaning personalities in the government, media, and other entities’ demonstrates that the Duterte government is brazenly defiant of its human rights obligations”, said Mr Peter Murphy of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP). This Resolut...

Residential solar panels aren’t cheap. Heres why one University City retiree decided to go for it It wasnt just about saving the planet, says Bob McMullen. It also made economic sense in the long run. Bob McMullen The back half of Bob McMullen’s roof turned out to be the best spot for his solar panels. He’s got six installed on the roof’s western hip, but there are no fewer than 13 crowding the rear, angled southward, gulping up maximum sun. He’s showing me this from th...

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OAKLAND, N.J. – Passaic County’s GOP organization announced on Saturday morning that Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-39) would receive its “line” in her quest to unseat the seat’s current occupant, Gerry Cardinale. Cardinale has served the district in the State Senate since the early 80s. Cardinale did not compete the line since Schepisi was heavily favored for the Passaic endorsement. – “I’m deeply honored to receive the official endorsement of the Passaic County Regular Republ...

Twenty former Blues favourites feature on one of the banners Legends of Carlisle United spanning eight decades, plus the club’s current promotion-chasing stars, will feature on two huge banners at Brunton Park. Designs have been revealed for two of the massive flags which will be displayed at the ground after a brilliant £5,000 fundraising effort by fans. One features a collection of some of the club’s greatest and most popular players, accompanied by the club’s logo and the words...

FRIENDS have rallied round to support the family of a father-of-two after he died with Covid-19. James Murphy, 33, was well known in the community and messages and tributes have flooded in since his death. Known as Peach to his friends, James, from Blackburn, was the boyfriend of Keli Bell and father to Arthur, seven and Matilda, five. A GoFundMe page was set up on Wednesday with a target of £10,000 with thousands of pounds flooding in just hours after its launch. The target has now ...

Vernon Hills Park president receives statewide recognition David Doerhoefer, Vernon Hills Park District president   Updated 2/17/2021 1:30 PM David Doerhoefer, president of the Vernon Hills Park District, recently received a Master Board Member Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. Doerhoefer received the honor through his involvement in the IAPD Board Member Development Program, which recognizes committee involvement, pursuit of board member educational opportunit...

Bartlett Parks vice president elected to state board of trustees Lori Palmer, Bartlett Park District vice president and Illinois Association of Park Districts vice chairman Courtesy of Bobbie Jo Hill   Updated 2/16/2021 9:33 AM Lori Palmer, vice president of the Bartlett Park District, was recently elected vice chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts board of trustees. As vice chairman, Palmer will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park ...

Campton Hills working through final stages of updating zoning   Campton Hills officials are close to finalizing revised zoning ordinances for the village. RICK WEST | Staff Photographer   Updated 2/12/2021 5:53 PM As Campton Hills officials inch closer to finalizing revised zoning ordinances for the village, residents continue to express concern about potential changes. From the number of chickens they can own to the placement of commercial vehicles on their property, residents ...