BISMARCK – The Naze Dairy received the 2024 Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence during the 2025 North Dakota Dairy Convention held Jan The Nazes have been milking for 27 years and currently milk 65 cows are second-generation dairy farmers on their fifth-generation farm and they also run stock cows and produce corn high-quality milk and a remarkable inspection record,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said “Despite recent challenges in the industry the Naze Dairy is dedicated to their work and committed to producing an excellent product for consumers.” and is a Grade A member of Dairy Farmers of America Sea defense works to protect an important natural habitat at the Naze in Walton have been successfully completed The Tamarisk clay sea wall has been extended to provide long-term protection for Hamford Water which is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest The project was led by the Naze Management Board in partnership with Tendring District Council the Environment Agency and the Naze Protection Society it aims to protect Cormorant Creek from being overwhelmed by the sea and wiping out significant natural habitat – as well as putting homes and businesses around Hamford Water at risk with £154,000 coming from the Environment Agency £20,000 from the Naze Preservation Society and more than £23,000 from the landowner The work was carried out by the Council’s own engineering team said that the scheme was vital to protect the important habitat Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Forgot your password? Sea defence works have got underway at the Naze in Walton as part of a scheme to protect the natural environment from long-term damage The Tamarisk clay sea wall – the result of previous sea defence works – is being extended to provide protection for Hamford Water In addition a new access ramp will be installed – serving both these works and any future sea defences or maintenance needed in the area drawn up in partnership with the Environment Agency and Natural England aims to protect Cormorant Creek from being overwhelmed by the sea and wiping out significant natural habitat – as well as putting homes and businesses around Hamford Water at risk with funding provided by the Environment Agency (£154,000) Tendring District Council (£20,000) – which is leading on the works – the Naze Preservation Society (£20,000) and the landowner (more than £23,000) said the scheme was important to safeguard the area into the future Hamford Water and the whole of Walton Backwaters is a really special place; for nature and for the homes and businesses around it,” Councillor Smith said “In order to protect all of this we need to carry out these works and I am pleased to see the progress made to date “I would also like to thank all of our partners who work together to protect this wonderful habitat for generations to come.” 12 September on the beach access ramp and gabion wall with repairs to the existing wall starting this week This phase of work is expected to take around three weeks altogether The previous sea wall scheme was completed in 2023 Planning permission and a licence from the Marine Management Organisation have been granted for the scheme Sea defence works to protect an important natural habitat at the Naze in Walton have been successfully completed The project was led by the Naze Management Board in partnership with Tendring District Council (TDC) It aims to protect Cormorant Creek from being overwhelmed by the sea and wiping out significant natural habitat – as well as putting homes and businesses around Hamford Water at risk said the scheme was vital to protect the important habitat “The Naze and the Walton Backwaters are incredibly special places – rich in nature and home to many businesses and residences,” he said and I am thrilled with the progress we have achieved.” The project also included the installation of a new access ramp which was required for these works and will also serve any future sea defences or maintenance needed in the area Chairman of the Naze Management Broad and Chief Executive of TDC added: “I would like to extend my gratitude to all our partners who have collaborated on this scheme to help champion our local environment and preserve this wonderful habitat for future generations.” The scheme took place after being granted planning permission and a licence from the Marine Management Organisation Works started on 12 September and were completed on 18 October Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Colourful wooden beach huts are a cherished fixture of the British seaside and are much sought after in the coastal resorts of Kent while others have been equipped with kitchenettes and beds Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles is set to go green thanks to a successful application to the Government’s Swimming Support Fund is part of a £60million UK-wide investment aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of public swimming facilities across the country The project at the Tendring District Council-run (TDC) leisure centre will see the installation of a new air handling unit and a state-of-the-art building management system The Government has contributed £94,500 towards the project with TDC providing additional funding to cover the total cost of £362,806 These upgrades are expected to result in substantial savings on the facility's operational running costs TDC’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Public Realm said: “We are thrilled to see this project move forward “These upgrades will enhance the energy efficiency and reduce running costs at Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles “This initiative not only fits in with our recently adopted Sport and Activity Strategy for Tendring but also aligns with our commitment to the Climate Emergency Action Plan helping us to champion our local environment “We appreciate our customers' patience and understanding during the upgrade period and are confident that the long-term benefits will be well worth the temporary inconvenience.” Works are expected to start on imminently and are set to last for 12 weeks normal operations will continue with minimal disruption as the majority of the work will be carried out in plant rooms and external areas there will be a two-week closure of the pool to allow for the cleaning of ductwork and the connection and testing of the new systems Customers will be kept fully informed about the planned closure and alternative swimming facilities will be available at Clacton Leisure Centre and Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles Gym facilities at Walton-on-the-Naze will remain open and unaffected by the pool closure Families in need will have a roof over their heads thanks to the opening of much-needed temporary accommodation in Walton-on-the-Naze The new Tendring District Council (TDC) facility will provide a safe and warm place for homeless families from across the district The £2.33million revamp of the former Spendells House sheltered housing scheme was completed last month and people have started moving in The project has transformed the 1960s building which closed its doors in March 2018 due to the low demand for its dated sheltered housing offering temporary accommodation for those in need One new resident praised the new facility and its staff for helping her family to settle in “This is the safest I have felt in a long time thanks to the staff and security along with the rules and regulations My children and I have also settled very quickly “The space has been really well thought out with beds and a toilet - and the kitchen is definitely manageable for mealtimes “Spendells House is a really good temporary accommodation and works well.” TDC’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning expressed his joy that Spendells House has been given a new lease of life while families will be housed in more appropriate accommodation He said: “We are thrilled to see this project come to fruition especially at such a meaningful time of year “Ensuring that families have a roof over their heads in time for Christmas is a testament to our commitment to supporting those in need.” The council’s Cabinet had previously reiterated its support for the project despite facing increased costs due to national inflationary pressures and unforeseen issues during the renovation which included improvements to fire compartmentation were necessary to ensure the safety and suitability of the accommodation Councillor Baker added: “This new facility not only provides a more suitable environment for family life but also reuses a redundant building "Temporary accommodation is a crucial stop-gap for those who find themselves without a home Tendring has faced escalating demand for temporary accommodation and the financial cost of this increase in emergency provision is unsustainable in the long term “While we receive some funding from the government “Spendells House will help us reduce costs and reliance on hotels and B&Bs offering more suitable accommodation for families “We strive to quickly find permanent homes for those in temporary housing and we are continuing to work with providers and developers to ensure we meet the housing challenges we face as a district.” The completion of this project is a significant step forward in addressing homelessness in the area that means many families will have a secure place to stay during this holiday season and beyond GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A former high school guidance counselor who secretly taped students and staff while they used a faculty bathroom was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison Todd Naze, 55, was sentenced earlier this week to 12 years in state prison for charges from the same recordings -- but U.S Judge William Griesbach said Thursday the state sentence could be served at the same time as the federal term Griesbach gave Naze credit for the time already served while awaiting sentencing, and imposed a 10-year supervision term after the prison sentence. As he did Tuesday, Naze apologized to the victims, his colleagues, the school district, and the community. Griesbach called Naze’s actions a “betrayal” to those who trusted him. In both the federal and state cases, prosecutors allege he set up an iPod in a bathroom at Southwest High School and used it record females using it. According to federal court documents, police have identified 30 people who have identified themselves on the images. Seventeen of them were minors at the time of the recording. Police seized three flash drives from Naze’s bedroom. One contained 116 images of people in the bathroom. A second contained 347 videos, with 74 screen grabs of sexually explicit images. A third contained 1,952 videos of the bathroom area. The images were created in 2018 and 2019. The state convictions were on counts of “capturing an intimate representation.” WATCH NOW: Poppy Appeal sparks fiery row over 'ridiculous' pride poppy Nigel Farage has made a “cast-iron” Remembrance commitment after a parade in his Clacton constituency was cancelled over a “spurious” insurance issue last week offered to cover the costs to ensure Walton-on-the-Naze’s Remembrance Sunday parade would get the go-ahead Farage confirmed the outstanding insurance issue means Walton-on-the-Naze's parade will remain cancelled ahead of Armistice Day Farage revealed the parade will return to the Essex seaside town in 2025 He said: “The parade is not going ahead this year I spoke to the Chief Executive of Tendring District Council to pay for insurance for the parade but there’s not time this year to make that work and it’ll be paid and insured for by Tendring District Council “I have an absolute cast-iron guarantee that from next year the Walton parade will become part of the official civic ceremonies of Tendring District Council.” Farage also expressed his wider concern about Essex holding fewer parades compared to five years ago “I think it’s very sad that five years ago in Essex there were 77 parades and this year there’ll be nine,” Farage said “I’m not going to single out Tendring District Council but I don’t quite understand why the Royal British Legion themselves can’t do all of this Parades are disappearing everywhere for what I think are pretty spurious insurance reasons “We still have wreath-laying but the parade through town and village centres used to be a very “They’re in steep decline but I’m pleased to say that Walton next year will reverse that trend.” The Royal British Legion’s Walton-on-the-Naze branch last week confirmed the town would not hold its parade due to the aforementioned insurance issue said: “Due to circumstances beyond our control there will be no Remembrance Sunday parade this year due to changes in insurance regarding parades but for everyone’s safety was deemed necessary “Plans are already being looked into to bring the parade back next year.” added: “This does not detract from the main service of remembrance and wreath-laying “This year we have a representative from His Majesty the King The Royal British Legion claimed the “responsibility for Remembrance parades lies with the local authority” and urged GB News to approach Tendring District Council about Walton-on-the-Naze’s cancelled event Responding to this year's cancellation a Royal British Legion spokesman added: “Local Remembrance services and parades are civic functions that are attended and supported by the Royal British Legion and whilst we are happy to be consulted and provide assistance to organisers nor takes any final decisions regarding the delivery of these events.” the number of events in Essex are dwindling Tendring District Council has also claimed Remembrance parades do not fall under its remit Pledging to ensure Walton-on-the-Naze's parade returns next year Tendring District Council leader Mark Stephenson said: “TDC is proud to champion our veterans and the Armed Forces; we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and hold their employer recognition scheme gold award which commits the council to supporting the Forces community and we have also appointed our own Armed Forces Champion “While it is disappointing that the Remembrance parade will not take place in Walton this year it should be noted that the service in Walton will still go ahead as planned to honour all those who have lost their lives in service “We have spoken to the MP for the area and TDC will do its best to work with Walton’s branch of the Royal British Legion to ensure a parade can go ahead next year.” Despite hopes of the parade returning next year Frinton & Walton Town Councillor Pierre Oxley revealed how the community feels about the 2024 event being axed He told GB News: “Everyone is disappointed and I think the main thing is that everyone works together to deal with the issues going forward “We owe so much to these people and it's a very emotive subject “If you say to people you can't march to honour the fallen and gave the ultimate sacrifice it's very emotive both the Royal British Legion and Tendring Council.” An activist group interrupted a speech by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Walton-on-the-Naze Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player GREEN BAY - A former Southwest High School counselor will spend a total of 14 years in prison for federal and state charges of recording women and girls in a school bathroom for nearly two years of Suamico appeared in federal court Thursday afternoon after he was convicted on two counts of producing child pornography in July He pleaded guilty to the two counts and six other counts of child pornography were dismissed who worked as a counselor at the school for 14 years, hid iPods in a staff bathroom and recorded female staff and students using the toilet He admitted to recording people from August 2016 to May 2018 when his now ex-wife confronted him about the videos He no longer works for the Green Bay School District RELATED: Former Southwest High School counselor faces federal charges of producing child pornography RELATED: Former Green Bay Southwest counselor gets 12 years in prison for recording women in school bathroom District Court Judge William Griesbach sentenced Naze Thursday to 14 years in federal prison a sentence that will run concurrently with the 12-year prison sentence with 12 year of supervision that Naze received Tuesday in state court.  Naze was convicted in state court of 12 counts of capturing photos and videos of staff in the bathroom. The federal court charges dealt only with the minors who Naze recorded.  Investigators found 28 videos and 233 still images of 15 different women on Naze’s computer Naze said he recorded 30 or more women and kept images of the ones he "was mad at," according to court documents The photos were dated between October 2017 and February 2018 Police also identified minors in Naze's photos and videos Some of them were students at the time of the recording Assistant United States Attorney William Roach read impact statements from one of the victims and a victim's mother.  The victim said she felt "completely violated" when she found out Naze had made recordings of her when she was in high school.  The woman said she trusted Naze when she was a student and that his actions have left her with trust issues She feels uncomfortable using public restrooms wondering if someone could be recording her again She called Naze a "sick and twisted man." The mother of another victim said she trusted her daughter would be safe at school but now feels sick to her stomach to think about how her daughter has been victimized. She said Naze's actions could have lifelong consequences on her daughter's wellbeing especially if her daughter ever becomes a parent herself The mother said her daughter told her she felt uncomfortable using the shared bathroom at her college dorm after she learned Naze had recorded her.  Naze spoke during the hearing Thursday via Zoom from the Brown County Jail Work Release Center He apologized to the victims and their loved ones "I have let down and greatly failed the entire Green Bay community and more," Naze said. "The ripple effects of my behavior have affected and impacted many people help guide people to do positive things in life and even help them heal from hurts Naze's ex-wife told a deputy in December 2019 that she found the images on his hard drive in 2018 including some recordings of Naze's two other ex-wives He told her the images were of people he didn't like at the school She decided to go to police after Naze threatened her that "I hate you and you know what happens to people I hate." He denied the threats in court Tuesday One of the women Naze filmed filed a lawsuit against him in March for using the recordings for his "perverted sexual gratification," the complaint states RELATED: 65-year-old Racine man headed to trial for 1986 death of Lisa Holstead in Green Bay Contact Benita Mathew at (920) 309-3428 or bmathew@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @benita_mathew She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving children the seventh child and second daughter of Paul and Edith (Wiench) Szarkowski Her family lovingly referred to her as “Mimi” because she was too cool to be called “Grandma” Rita grew up a farm girl with her five brothers and two sisters where work was always the order of the day Rita completed eight years of schooling in a one room schoolhouse and graduated high school from St Rita was an original “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II and they eventually settled in Rockford in 1950 Rita and Anthony were charter members of St IL where she enjoyed the friendship of fellow parishioners but most of all her closeness to the Lord allowed her to pass on her Christian values to family and friends She supported her husband who was a deacon in their parish Rita held leadership positions in the parish including leading a “Renew” women’s prayer group for many years in her home She was also an advocate for the diocesan tribunal for several years Rita was also employed by Forest Hills Country Club Rita’s greatest pride and joy was her family Throughout the years she would host many family gatherings and always served delicious homemade meals The most amazing of family gatherings was the annual Christmas Eve at Mimi’s Buddy from Elf and the Elf on the Shelf and did everything she could to make Christmas memorable This gathering started with her six children and at last count Her belief was that family should always be first Rita also enjoyed cooking and sitting in her backyard enjoying the beauty of God’s nature Rita was the matriarch of her family and all of her children and grandchildren were inspired by her lead Her lasting legacy to us was how she taught us the meaning of family and unconditional love She always said it would be difficult for her to leave us and thus one of the reasons she lived so long was that it was so hard for her to say goodbye Toni (Scott) Kruger of Rockford IL; brother Chuck Szarkowski of Jamestown ND; her grandchildren Diane Roldan; her great-great grandchildren Joslyn She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Anthony; her parents; her brothers Joseph Eveline and Katherine; son-in-law Edward Wilson; grandson Andrew Muldowney; and great grandchildren Jessica Payton Some of the favorites were “If you think old you get old” and “It doesn’t get any better than this.” One of Rita’s goals in life was to be a published author She realized that dream just this last Christmas when she gifted every family member with a cookbook of her favorite recipes and lifelong memories The family would also like to express immense gratitude to Rita’s granddaughter compassion and wisdom as Mimi’s hospice caregiver Words can’t express how thankful we are for her guidance during a very difficult journey with our mother and Mimi Due to the current gathering restrictions there will be no public services at this time There will be a celebration of Rita’s life to be announced at a later date donations to Rita’s favorite charities will be made at a later time GREEN BAY - A former Southwest High School counselor accused of recording women in a school bathroom was bound over for trial Monday of Suamico waived his right to a preliminary hearing in court Monday and his arraignment was scheduled on Feb Prosecutors said a plea deal was sent to the defense attorney but no details were released 13 with secretly filming employees using the toilet Green Bay police confirmed last week that current students at the high school were also recorded he could be sentenced to a maximum of almost 59 years in prison RELATED: Police: Current Southwest High School students were secretly recorded in bathroom; former counselor faces charges RELATED: Southwest High School counselor faces 16 criminal charges, accused of recording women in the bathroom Refurbishment works will be carried out at a swimming pool in Walton-on-the-Naze following the school summer holidays Works will be taking place to refurbish the riding surface of the flume at Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles next month The flume will be closed from 2 to 6 September while the teaching pool area will be reduced during the works the pool will also be closed although the gym will be open as normal although customers are advised that water levels and temperatures which will be slightly lower and cooler than usual will be gradually returning to normal levels throughout the day portfolio holder for Leisure and Public Realm at TDC said: “These planned maintenance works are required to ensure the popular flume at Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles remains operational for our customers “The flume must be kept dry during the works so unfortunately some closures will need to take place which is why the works have been scheduled to take place in the quieter time between the busier summer holidays and the October half-term periods “These works are all part of our ongoing investment in Tendring’s leisure facilities which in turn helps to help improve the quality of life of our residents by helping them to keep fit and healthy.” A critically endangered shark has been found washed up on a beach popular for walking The dead Tope shark was found on the Leas beach at Walton, Essex Posting about the discovery on Facebook on Friday the group said it was an "unusual sighting" but said there are more sharks in Essex waters than people might think "We do actually get four types of shark along the Tendring coast," they said "Only a few small Tope tend to come inshore but some of the bigger ones can be found 10 miles or more out." The Tope is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… It’s going to be a clash of former Super Eagles players on the bench as Rivers United hosts Heartland in the Nigeria Football League The attention will be on Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke in the dugout of the opposite two teams as both showcase their superior acumen Finidi George beat Amuneke to the Super Eagles job as against popular opinion when both were jostling for the job The match which is scheduled to take place at the Adokie Amasiemaka Stadium on Saturday at 3 pm to set off the Weekend games of the 2024/2025 NPFL Matchday two Rivers United picked a valuable point away on the road against Bendel Insurance despite finishing the game with Amuneke had a bad start in the season opener after leading Heartland to a rude 3-1 bashing in the hands of Enyimba This sets up a dog fight for the three points at stake as both teams needed a response after their matchday one matches amidst the subtle pride and ego between the two coaches and their supporters Finidi George has dispelled any form of rivalry between him and Amuneke and rules out any extra pressure to prove a point Finidi speaks ahead of the game: “He is a colleague; he is a friend of mine and there is nothing special about us being on the bench and I hope that will be the same on his part too” the former Super Eagles coach says his team will go all about for the three points irrespective so I think they will come here like wounded lions but we at home will be focused on getting the maximum three points and they will also want to get something out of it,” Finidi assessed Meanwhile it’s going to be a battle of the stars in Ikenne as Sunshine Stars visits Remo Stars in the first South West derby of the season Both teams will be looking to consolidate their opening day victories a win for either side will shoot to the top of the table while we wait for the results of Sunday’s matches Both matches will be will be televised live on StarTimes (the official league broadcast partner) via Beta Sports Channel 244 The Rivers United Vs Heartland FC game will start at 3 pm which will be followed by Remo Stars and Sunshine Stars by 5 :30 pm The rest of the weekend’s fixtures which are scheduled for Sunday