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Monty George has taken his final ride in the traction engine he built. Monty George, a life member of the New Plymouth Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, died last Thursday at Te Rangimarie Hospice. He was in his 84th year. The Model and Experimental Engineers are a voluntary organisation that provides train rides for the public and supports charities and Monty devoted considerable time building and maintaining engines, many of which took part in parades and other civic affairs. He was a member for 60 years. Monty was farewelled on Wednesday at 10.30am at Te Henui Chapel, where t...

C.R. Parks & Recreation To Close Christmas Tree Disposal Sites We're halfway into January already, and while it's sad to have to say farewell to one of the few bright spots of 2020, if you've been trying to extend your Christmas cheer an extra few weeks or just procrastinating, you may need to think about taking it down and getting rid of it in the next few days. The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department will close its two sites designated for the disposal of real, unflocked Christmas trees. CBS2 says residents can drop off their tree from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day up to and includin...

Indian Creek Nature Center Taking Used Christmas Trees Still haven't figured out what to do with your Christmas tree? Donate it to Indian Creek Nature Center. They are taking donated trees to use as mulch, according to KWWL. I know a lot of my neighbors are still keeping their decorations up, and when it comes time to take them down, Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedneheft says the tree remnants can be beneficial in helping Indian Creek Nature Center rebuild its trail system, much of which was damaged due to the derecho. That's a process that will be ongoing within the next two years. A...

December 18, 2020 - 1:49 PM A 35-year-old Kelowna man may soon be facing assault charges after he was arrested in the city's downtown this morning. On Dec. 1, at approximately 10 a.m., officers responded to a complaint a man was chasing and assaulting strangers in the area of Bertram Road and Leon Avenue in downtown Kelowna, according to an RCMP press release. Police officers were able to locate and arrest the suspect who is in custody. The matter will be forwarded the B.C. Prosecution Service for review and charge approval. “RCMP have identified one victim, an adult man...