has completed the sale of Crofton Lodge & Waterside care home in Hill Head Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Crofton Lodge is a care home for eight residents in the category of Learning Disability and Mental Health and Waterside is attached to the property and comprises three supported living flats The properties are located close to the seafront in Hill Head and benefit from all single bedrooms on the ground floor Within Crofton Lodge is a specialist enablement unit which has six en suite bedrooms Crofton Lodge & Waterside was previously owned by Auckland Care Holdings for 11 years and were brought to market to allow the former owner to concentrate on his supported living business Following a confidential sales process with Charles Phillips at Christie & Co, and with funding sourced through Gary Boyce at Christie Finance the businesses have been purchased by Impact Care-UK Limited which owns and operates a home care business in Hampshire Managing Director at Auckland Care Holdings Ltd “Having purchased Crofton Lodge as a closed care home and developed it into a specialist home along with Waterside supported living flats I am delighted to be handing our business over to Impact Care-UK Limited so that they can carry on our good work It has been a pleasure establishing such a good business and supporting and improving the lives of our residents.” Managing Director at Impact Care-UK Limited “Having operated our domiciliary care business in Hampshire since 2021 we made the strategic decision to move into the care home sector we felt this was an ideal business for us and we are pleased to have concluded a purchase We look forward to building on the care home’s good name and demonstrating our commitment to the specialist care sector.” “We wish Charles and Vivien all the best with their new business and are confident that they will be very successful based on the knowledge they have already obtained from their domiciliary care business Having sold the property to Auckland Care Holdings Ltd on a closed basis in 2013 I was delighted to be asked to visit the home to see what they had achieved over the years and then be instructed to sell it for them A good level of interest and offers were received for this home demonstrating good demand for this type of business.” “It was a pleasure assisting Charles and Vivian with securing funding for the purchase of Crofton Lodge & Waterside Through our widespread relationship with banks we were able to obtain a funding package to purchase the home and enable their exciting plans to become a reality I look forward to seeing these plans come to fruition and the business go from strength to strength.” Crofton Lodge & Waterside was sold for an undisclosed price Visit Christie & Co’s Business Search page to find out more about current care listings. Keep up-to-date with our latest listings and more… © Christie & Co 2024 | A member of Christie Group including number 3’s owner on this small terrace opposite the West Pier and Coal Harbour It’s easy to see why – open the front door of the refurbished period property and the sea is a hop across the road with the harbour close enough to carry the board to Set back from the road with parking for two cars out front the original front door opens on to a warm hallway – and once the door closes oversaw all the renovations and was keen to bring natural elements and coastal vibes into the redecorated four-bed 172sq m (1851sq ft) home It was used as a consultant’s office for years so they took down all the partitions in the rooms and honoured its original layout There are two bedrooms on the ground floor with working sash windows and shutters; the front room has frosted glazing to ensure privacy Period features are all present and correct The house dates from 1810 and is Ber exempt Lucia introduced subtle contemporary touches such as dramatic lighting and modern furniture Farrow & Ball paints were used throughout The owner paints under the name Patrick Moore and his works [ Soundproofing: How to create a quiet home with DIY and smart shoppingOpens in new window ] Just before the kitchen in an extension to the rear is an attractive shower room Opposite is built-in storage that houses the laundry appliances with a bank of walnut cabinetry on one wall There’s ample room for a long dining table and a seating area at the end of the kitchen The same large-scale ceramic tile was used inside the kitchen and in the garden Steps lead up to a south-facing seating area that serves as a suntrap Nods to the house’s heritage continue here with the original wrought-iron gates propped up against the old stone walls On the first-floor return is a lovely family bathroom with a ceramic sink built into an old washstand The main bedroom on the first floor has honey-coloured pitch pine floors and to the front is the drawingroom, the view from which would gladden the heart of any sea dog. The windows here are filled with the sights of Dublin Bay, stretching as far north as Howth and taking in the landmark Poolbeg chimneys along the way It’s a lovely room with another impressive marble fireplace and an inset wood-burning stove so it’s possible not only to enjoy morning sunrises from the elevated position but also sunsets [ Cherrywood apartments with park on the doorstep from €410,000Opens in new window ] The owner, selling as he is moving abroad for work, will miss “everything” about the house: the views, the location, the serenity, proximity to the West Pier for walks and watersports and the abundance of cafes and eateries on the doorstep. 3 Crofton Terrace is for sale through Sherry FitzGerald Dún Laoghaire seeking €1.295 million. Miriam Mulcahy, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Sign In Subscribe Now Community members are invited to celebrate the opening of the new Crofton Fire Hall at a grand opening and open house on Saturday at the Crofton Fire Hall (1681 Robert St.) cake and a look inside the modern facility are all on the menu The new 3,600-square-foot fire hall replaces part of the original Crofton fire hall which required seismic upgrades and repairs North Cowichan council opted to demolish and rebuild the aging facility The 2002 apparatus bays were retained and integrated into the new structure North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas said the project reflects the municipality’s commitment to safety “The new fire hall in Crofton is an investment in the safety of our residents and the well-being of our firefighters,” Douglas said “We are proud to see this project completed and look forward to celebrating with the community.” The new building features expanded equipment storage dedicated administrative offices and improved space for firefighter training Crofton firefighters trained in the apparatus bays or outdoors after the second floor of the old hall was closed due to structural concerns The new training room can also serve as an emergency operations centre during major incidents “The Crofton Fire Hall has been a fixture in the community for generations,” Fire Chief Ron French said “This new and modern fire hall ensures the paid on-call firefighters who dedicate so much to the community will have the tools and space they need to continue that proud tradition for decades to come." The North Cowichan Fire Department is one of the largest paid-on-call departments in the province Stz’uminus First Nation and Lyackson First Nation Crofton is home to about 25 of those firefighters who balance emergency call-outs with full-time jobs The May 3 open house is a chance for residents to connect with their local firefighters and see firsthand how the new hall supports emergency services in Crofton and beyond Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Metrics details genetic insights into its invasive mechanisms have been limited by a lack of genomic data we present the successful de novo assembly of the triploid genome of A Our assembly resolved into a haplotype-resolved genome comprising 51 chromosomes with a total size of ~3.82 Gb and a scaffold N50 of 70.8 Mb BUSCO analysis confirmed the completeness of 97.71% of genes Genome annotation revealed 3.16 Gb (76.44%) of repetitive sequences and predicted 123,134 protein-coding genes The high-quality reference genome will provide valuable genomic resources for future studies on the evolutionary dynamics and invasive adaptations of A notably driven by the rapid expansion of international trade constitutes a pivotal element in the broader scope of biological invasion a comprehensive understanding of the genetic basis underlying these biological characteristics is promising for not only efficiently controlling A but also providing valuable genes for crop improvement through genetic engineering Flowchart of genome assembly and quality control for the A was utilized to achieve accurate genome assembly Multiple quality control methods were employed for evaluation and sequenced with a 2 × 150 bp read length on the Illumina platform resulting in a total of 398.39 Gb (~104×) of high-quality Hi-C clean data The BioNano Genomics Irys system (BioNano Genomics USA) was employed to generate optical maps and about 797.39 Gb (~209×) of high-quality optical molecular data (length >100 kb average molecule intensity <0.6) were obtained The method by Yang et al.11 was utilized for total RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis from A constructed on the Illumina NovaSeq platform with 150 bp paired-end sequencing technology underwent three biological replicate experiments per sample and flower samples were prepared following the PacBio Iso-seq experimental workflow and sequenced on the PacBio Sequel platform DAPI-stained metaphase chromosomes are shown in the left two parts and demonstrated 51 chromosomes in A Three homologous chromosomes signal was detected by the hybridization sites of 18S (red) and the 5S (green) rDNA probes and shown in the right two parts (b) Smudgeplots analysis based on density of k-mer for A (c) Genome size estimation by utilizing flow cytometry The rice with genome size 385.7 Mb was used as the standard sample adenophora genomes: a chromosome ideograms d 5 mC DNA methylation levels obtained from the Pacbio HiFi data (e) BUSCO scores of the three haplotypes of A these results indicate a high quality of the A Characterization of genomic structural variations between the A (a) Overview of syntenic blocks across the three haplotypes while orange lines represent the inversions (b) Identification of large inversions in Chr14 The upper two heatmaps show a chromatin 300-kb interaction matrix including mapping Hi-C data of A1_14 against the haplotype B genome (A1_map_B) mapping Hi-C data of B_14 against the haplotype A1 genome (B_map_A1) The middle panel shows the syntenic blocks across A1 The largest inversion regions are shown by orange lines The lower two heatmaps for A2_14 show a chromatin interaction heatmap with a similar mapping strategy as the upper track (c) Consistent alignment of the BioNano contigs with the PacBio assembly demonstrates the inversion accuracy in the PacBio assembly The red arrows indicate inversion breakpoints while the black lines shown collinearity between the PacBio assembly and BioNano maps LTR retrotransposon accumulation and insertion analysis (a) Comparison of repetitive sequences contents in Asterids (b) The insertion time distribution of intact LTRs in different Asteraceae species Hi-C interaction heatmap of 17 homoeologous chromosome groups in A. adenophora. The Hi-C data was aligned to the A. adenophora genome. The heatmaps for haplotype A1, A2, and B of each group are shown at a resolution of 300 Kb. The dark red dots indicate a high probability of interaction, while the light-yellow dots indicate a low probability of interaction. 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Chromosome-level genome assembly of the crofton weed (Ageratina adenophora). figshare https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.24872130 (2025) Origin and evolution of the triploid cultivated banana genome Analyses of a chromosome-scale genome assembly reveal the origin and evolution of cultivated chrysanthemum A large-scale assessment of the quality of plant genome assemblies using the LTR assembly index Download references This work was funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (grant numbers 2022YFC2601003 and 2021YFD1400200) and the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (grant numbers JCYJ20190813144407666 and KQTD20180411143628272) as well as partially supported by the Programmer of Introduction Talents of Innovative Discipline to Universities (Project 111) from the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs Furong Gui and Zujun Yang for advice in plant material collecting and are grateful to the High-Performance Computing Center of Northwest A&F University for providing computational resources in this work These authors contributed equally: Fuyan Liu State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas College of Agronomy and Yangling Branch of China Wheat Improvement Center Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen College of Biological Sciences and Engineering collected samples for DNA and RNA sequencing carried out RNA-seq analysis and updated all images wrote the initial draft of the manuscript with input from all other authors reviewed and revised the manuscript together The authors declare no competing interests Publisher’s note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04637-1 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Home > News By David Wood | 26th June 2024 Brand-new luxury care home Crofton Springs in Cheltenham is recruiting for up to 65 team members ahead of its launch in September this year Crofton Springs is named in tribute to Frances Emilia Crofton an accomplished landscape painter who spent her late years living in Cheltenham Crofton was a highly respected advocate for charities who supported the less fortunate Through use of solar panels and ground source heat pump technology the home can be operated as a carbon free green home running without the use of gas an airy botanical room leading onto landscaped gardens The care home is now recruiting for various positions including care management The new team will complete a thorough induction period before the home opens when they will provide residential and dementia care to up to 66 residents Daryl James is a care assistant at Crofton Springs' sister home After studying health and social care in college Daryl began working in care homes at the age of 18 Daryl said: "I felt drawn to the care sector because it's so interesting and your mind is always stimulated - no two days are the same "It's important for people looking at a career in care to be good communicators These people can really thrive in care work." said: 'This is a great time to start a career in social care We have unique training and development initiatives career progression opportunities via a range of learning resources such as e-learning and specialist workshops "We're excited to build our new Crofton Springs team who we're sure will give future residents the outstanding The caring team will be focused on creating a welcoming and fulfilling lifestyle for the people who live at Crofton Springs healthy and nutritious food and laundry and housekeeping service John Fisher is recognised for his exceptional leadership and contribution to the technology industry Watchdogs' tracker nudges down in wake of Trump's tarrifs Opinion marks early verdict on Labour amid Shire Hall shakeup The project has been more than a decade in the making and could see 620 acres of greenbelt transformed into a new town Reproduction of any content is strictly forbidden without prior permission We use cookies to help make our website better. For more information on cookies and how to block them, visit https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application  A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday at the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton with Cheri Leader officiating Burial of his cremated remains will be at St Rose of Lima Cemetery in Crofton at a later date Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Wednesday Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton please direct memorials to the Crofton American Legion Post 128 Nebraska to Philip Valentine and LeAnn Mary (Mines) Donner He grew up in Crofton and graduated from Crofton High School in 1983 Jeff graduated from Midland College in Fremont NE with a degree in accounting and a minor in journalism Jeff worked for the Yankton Press & Dakotan and for the Crofton Journal later transferring to Pittsburgh and Minneapolis for Xerox Jeff moved back to Hartington and worked for the Hartington Nursing Center for several years before moving back to Crofton Jeff worked in Crofton for Wiebelhaus Recreation  Jeff endured dialysis for six years until he had a kidney transplant in 2018 He had serious health complications following his transplant and this forced him to stop working  Jeff collected Coke & Coca-Cola items that decorated his apartment  Jeff is survived by his three God-Daughters Kelli Stallbaum of Crofton and Ashley Dawn Hegge Baum of Pleasant Dale NE; special relatives Karla and Larry Stallbaum of Crofton John and Lorrie Donner of Crofton many other Donner and Mines cousins; uncle and aunt Dennis and Janet Mines of Yankton  He was preceded in death by his parents Philip and LeAnn Donner; brother Greg; grandparents Dewey and Alma (Haberer) Mines 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 3:17 PM CSTBy Eric McKayLINCOLN - Crofton gained a manner of revenge on 2024's Class C2 state champ but the names on the front of the jersey were the same as last year when Yutan upset the previously unbeaten Warriors in the title game Crofton got the better of the Chieftains in the quarterfinals Their stifling defense held Yutan to just 31% shooting from the field - including a 1-for-10 performance from deep - and forced 26 turnovers YUTAN       -  6 10  4  8 - 28 A wreck on East Princeton Street in Crofton sent a woman to the hospital Saturday afternoon Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say a vehicle driven by Sharon West was eastbound when she slowed down for traffic and was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by Charlotte Hawkins West was treated and transported by Hopkinsville EMS to Jennie Stuart Health for possible back injuries — He came in the still of night at 1:30 in the morning and entered a ground-floor unit in a Crofton apartment complex where an intruder came face to face with a woman who grabbed a baseball bat in her bedroom and drove him away “She’s got to worry about her safety,” said Aaryn Harris who lives in the complex “I don’t know if she had kids or if she had pets she’s got to walk on eggshells in her own house.” so that’s not putting nobody’s mind at ease." Especially since police say the man behind the home invasion left no doubt about what he was after “Let’s just say that his behavior pattern and things that he said we believe that this was an attempted sex offense,” said Justin Mulcahy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department “He was attempting to sexually assault the victim in this case before he fled.” detectives are still trying to come up with a suspect and they’re asking for your help They are asking residents to report anything suspicious they may have seen or heard in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday and to check their Ring cameras for possible footage “We understand that this can be distressing for a community and can cause any panic or fear,” said Mulcahy “so we have had extra patrols in the area over the last four days and we’ll continue to do so.” A pledge to better protect the community after one brave woman had to do so on her own “but I’m not gonna say… I guess it makes the community feel safer — Images from a storage building at Bell Branch Park in Crofton show what coaches found when they stopped off to begin preparing for the spring sports season “They discovered that folks had smashed through the exterior doors on the back side of the building and then gone through on a bit of a rampage inside breaking storage bins—-things like that with no intent other than destruction,” said Crofton Athletic Council President Mike Gentine This is the second time in recent months someone has targeted the storage building but the first time it was limited to just graffiti there’s an estimated $10,000 worth of damage leaving three of the ball fields without lights “We operate the sporting programs in partnership with the county and my understanding is there are conversations going on right now with the county about getting some security cameras installed,” Gentine told us Words turned into action when we spotted crews installing a camera in the parking lot next to the site of the vandalism Chris Underwood of a local real estate team of the same name has stepped in to help “My daughter’s done lacrosse here in Crofton We have three sons that have done baseball and lacrosse as well,” said Underwood these board members—-they’re out here every day.” Break in at storage building in public park Participants at Crofton's annual Polar Bear Swim showcased a variety of approaches to kick off the new year on Jan 1. Some people dove right in without hesitation while some tightly held a friend's hand for the courage to submerge themselves One thing everyone could agree on was that it was very "It was super cold!" Evelyn Vanderschaaf said through chattering teeth after her family's first polar bear swim.  "I did not expect it to be that cold," said her sister Eleanor Vanderschaaf with a note of betrayal in her voice "But I would totally do it next year because it was so fun!" participants gathered around fire pits and enjoyed hot dogs and hot chocolate provided by the Crofton Firefighters Association Those who registered before the swim also received a commemorative certificate Sheila Walsh proudly held her certificate with frozen fingers while she warmed up by the fire with her neighbours This was her third consecutive year participating a tradition she and her husband started when they moved to Crofton 1 is "refreshing," but her favourite aspect is the community.  "So I just want to participate in anything we have here."  Walsh said it's part of what makes Crofton a great place to live and why she calls relocating there "the best move ever".  "We love it," said Walsh. "We love it here." Crofton residents rang in 2025 together with this bracing tradition welcoming the new year with chattering teeth and big smiles Shopping for a winter coat is a particular challenge because it's hard to know how it'll perform until you actually wear it in severe weather it's likely too late to return it if it doesn't live up to expectations The brand assigns a Thermal Experience Index (TEI) rating to all of its coats the Cold Room is a smart way to allow shoppers to put those TEI claims to the test I visited the Cold Room at the Canada Goose store in Short Hills you've probably heard the phrase "fill power." It's a number that measures the amount of space one ounce of down will fill in cubic inches higher fill power indicates higher quality down being used But fill power doesn't take into account the efficacy of technical materials or design and it's not easy to estimate actual warmth based solely on the fill power number which clearly identifies the differences between its five levels of warmth and the best uses of its coats Everything from raincoats and vests to hoodies and parkas gets its own TEI rating When picking out a Canada Goose jacket to test the TEI ratings definitely helped me make a decision I went with the Crofton Puffer Jacket because it's lightweight has lots of versatile features for wearing in city environments It's one step higher than the fundamental everyday warmth that TEI 3 garments provide yet not as extreme as TEI 5 garments designed for the coldest places on earth in-store facility designed to help you test coats before you buy them The thermostat was set to 0 degrees Fahrenheit but it can be adjusted (at or below freezing) depending on the temperature at which you want to test your jacket After putting the hood on and zipping up the jacket the upper half of my body was completely warm I stayed inside the Cold Room for about 10 minutes and could feel the freezing cold air ripping through my jeans but I couldn't feel a bit of cold elsewhere with the Crofton Puffer on After using the Canada Goose Crofton Puffer in the Cold Room and in the real world, it has become one of the best winter coats for men I've tested you will end up wearing your jacket in real-world cold weather for much longer than 10 minutes at a time but the Cold Room gave me the confidence to know that my jacket could handle it when the time came Every time I wore my jacket in real-world cold weather I was reminded of how effective the Cold Room test was Although I used the Cold Room to test a winter coat it's also a great way to gauge the performance of lighter jackets and hoodies for transitional spring weather or layering.   Canada Goose provided me with a coat to test and review but my experience in the Cold Room helped me understand why its jackets are priced higher than many others on the market.  Canada Goose is driven by performance and results The jackets are made with the highest quality materials and lab- and field-tested technology that translates to real-world warmth.  It's tough to justify spending so much on a jacket even if you can afford it but Canada Goose's products live up to their cost If there's a Canada Goose Cold Room near you I recommend it as a way to experience the products' warmth for yourself USD basketball player unexpectedly dies at 30A former Crofton and USD basketball player unexpectedly died at 30 years old on Oct 4:36 PM CDTBy News Channel NebraskaBridget (Arens) SchumacherCROFTON -- A former Crofton and USD basketball player unexpectedly died at 30 years old on Oct Bridget (Arens) Schumacher died unexpectedly at a hospital in Yankton Schumacher played basketball for Crofton High School and the University of South Dakota.  Schumacher led her Crofton team to a 2012 Nebraska C2 State Championship In the the 2015-16 season she helped her team win the Women's National Invitation Tournament she was South Dakota's Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year earned South Dakota's Courage Award and she was South Dakota's school record holder for career games played - 137 She leaves behind four kids and her husband Taylor Schumacher.  Schumacher was an elementary guidance counselor at Crofton She was close to obtaining her master's in school administration when she passed.  Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton.  The Mass of Christian Burial for Bridget Rose Schumacher will be Nov The Mass will be streamed live and will be able to be watched on Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service's Facebook page.  “To say that he will be missed is a huge understatement,” the station said “Arthur has been hosting mornings on WEJZ for over 30 years He entertained and informed millions of North Floridians and he loved every minute of it talking with those who had worked with him and those who had listened to him "We got countless stories this morning and on our Facebook page of personal stories of people meeting with him and connecting with him," she said after the morning show ended "He’s going to be greatly missed by his radio family and his listening family." who told her: “I knew I was more than a listener the day he called me ‘mate.’" who first came to Jacksonville radio in 1978 the son of an English father and a mother from Alabama In 1970, with American citizenship through his mother, he moved to New York where he worked as a mail clerk at CBS News, according to a biography on the WEJZ website but it was pirate radio — freewheeling unlicensed stations that operated on ships offshore — that made him want to become a disc jockey In a 2008 Times-Union interview with Charlie Patton he told how his first radio job was at a tiny AM station where he spent Sunday mornings running preachers' tapes After a political science professor he looked up to complimented his work Crofton was 26 when he came to Jacksonville in 1978 where his smooth English accent was a perfect fit for the morning show "I love that sense of human connection," he said in the 2008 story "I like the intimacy and warmth that a radio station can offer you."   Crofton was also involved in numerous community organizations and was a familiar face — and voice — at numerous community events over the years a former Times-Union reporter now reporting for WJCT public radio Crofton as a fill-in news announcer on WEJZ’s morning show “Arthur and I had a blast doing the morning shows,” said Scanlan who on those shows adopted the on-air name of Dan Charles he had a little sausage roll sometimes on a plate .. Scanlan recently texted Mr. Crofton to find out his reaction to the closing of the King’s Head Pub in St where he had hosted British car shows for years Crofton texted back that he was in England and that he had been feeling sick Crofton was home in Jacksonville when he died That station learned of his death Wednesday morning which gave them the chance to pay tribute to him the next day Crofton had made many deep connections across Northeast to people he'd met and to people who'd only heard his voice “You don’t come across a lot of people like Arthur Crofton He’s one of those one-of-a-kind talents," he said "Getting to work with him was an eye-opening experience: Anywhere I went with him a veteran Jacksonville sports broadcaster on radio TV and as part of the Jaguars’ broadcasting team They also worked together for the Jacksonville Armada soccer club: Pepper as play-by-play announcer On Instagram, the Armada posted this tribute: "His voice was the heartbeat of our matches and his legacy will forever echo through the Armada family." “To have earned the opportunity to work in radio that long Pepper was eating lunch with his daughter at the Goal Post Sandwich Shop in Avondale when he last saw Mr Crofton came up to chat with them for a few minutes where his familiar voice quickly drew the attention of other customers “I’ve always said: There are a handful of voices in Jacksonville you could recognize immediately coming to the station on Mondays and Thursdays to pre-record segments with Velazquez that would then air five days a week He also went to Italy to visit a daughter there He got back to Jacksonville recently and came back to the station Monday morning to record three more chats It turned out to be his final visit to the station where he’d worked for 34 years in which he discussed how he intended to try some healthier chickpea pasta “We are so grateful we got to see him on Monday,” she said The fact that we all got to see him Monday welcome him back — that will be a memory we’ll treasure.”  She paused for a moment to gather her emotions before saying Christopher spent his formative years in Lima Peru after his family moved there during his childhood Rossall College in the UK and McGill University in Montreal he later worked for the Trane Corporation and KeepRite-Unifin before starting his own manufacturer’s representative company marked by its cultural richness and vibrant landscapes deeply influenced him and ignited his lifelong appreciation for nature he learned to sketch and developed a love of the outdoors spending his childhood hunting and fishing along the coastal savannahs and beaches near Lima The sights and sounds of the Latin world left a lasting impression inspiring him to capture the unspoiled beauty of his surroundings with charcoal and watercolour shorelines and rich textures of the region He continued to refine his craft at McGill University in Canada Whether painting en plein air in the Caribbean or in his Martha’s Vineyard studio he sought to capture the spirit of the natural world Christopher’s love for Latin culture extended beyond visual art filling his home with the rhythms and melodies that reminded him of Peru His talent for cooking and gardening complemented his artistic nature as he enjoyed entertaining and sharing bold flavors Friends and family came for exceptional cooking flirtatious winks and engaging conversations Christopher’s greatest loves were his daughter Beryl and wife Marylouise He was happiest in their company — whether driving along the beach on Chappaquiddick traveling to new places or simply enjoying quiet moments at home He leaves behind a legacy of creativity and art that reflects his lifelong connection to the many seascapes he loved he is survived by his wife Marylouise Crofton-Atkins Janet Sweeney Rico and the nursing staff at Phillips House twenty-one for their diligent and compassionate care consider making a donation to Massachusetts General Hospital designating the donation to the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine The Vineyard Gazette welcomes obituaries of people who have lived or vacationed regularly on Martha’s Vineyard Tuesday for publication in print on Friday Obituaries will appear online and in print 2025Parade aims to feature only the best products and services There’s nothing better than going thrifting and miraculously walking away with an insane deal on something that you later find out retails for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. 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I even found a red Versace blazer at Goodwill once for $10 Whether or not it was real remains to be seen the rush of knowing that you could find your white whale at any moment This must be what winning the lottery feels like it’s not always the fruitful endeavor we hope it is you might walk away with nothing more than a few chipped plates and an old pair of shoes the treasure hunt continues until that fateful day when we find an authentic Le Creuset in a discontinued colorway Fortunately, if thrifting isn’t your thing but you have to have a Le Creuset—preferably at a more affordable price point—Aldi has just the thing it won’t set you back more than a meager $9.  Related: Aldi Is Selling a Sleek Cold Press Juicer That Looks Eerily Similar to a Williams Sonoma Style More Than 2x the Price The budget-friendly retailer added a verdant, springy Stoneware Baking Dish by Crofton to its famed Aldi Finds section you might mistake it for a more expensive option from Le Creuset This must-have baking dish is perfect for oven-to-table cooking and comes in green Its square shape makes it perfect for a range of recipes whether you’re making a roast or baking a casserole this stoneware dish is oven-safe up to 450°F as well as microwave-safe it can go for a quick spin in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.  In contrast, Le Creuset’s Heritage Square Dish costs a whopping $55 Who needs thrifting when Aldi is dishing out deals like this because these definitely won’t stick around for long Although you might think that casserole season has come to an end now that warmer weather is on the way, there are still plenty of occasions that call for a rich, hearty baked dish full of flavors that make you feel like you just got a hug from your grandma. Whether you make mac and cheese nothing says comfort food like a gorgeous meal served straight out of a casserole dish or Dutch oven While it’s true that meals get lighter and feature a bit more color and vibrancy than in the winter time, what you cook is entirely up to you. If you feel like making a turkey dinner on a random Wednesday your choice in cooking vessel matters more than anything and it’s important to have the right one to ensure your dishes come out perfect every time you don’t even have to shell out hundreds of dollars to get your hands on a set that looks like it came from one of those catalogs your mom used to order from These adorable mini pots come in either a soft powder blue or white and feature a porcelain-enameled interior that’s compatible for use on all cooktops Each single-serving pot features handles on either side as well as a lid to make all of your dishes Related: Aldi is Selling a $9 Stoneware Baking Dish That's Nearly Identical to a Le Creuset Style Nearly 6x the Price we’ll have to go with Aldi on this one Crofton (WBFF) — Officials are looking for a suspect who allegedly entered a woman's apartment and assaulted her Thursday morning in Crofton officers responded to a home invasion and attempted sex offense at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Park Ridge Circle in Crofton officers said they spoke with the woman who reported an unknown suspect entered her residence and assaulted her ALSO READ | 2 students arrested in connection to Meade High School stabbing incident police said it is believed the suspect was intending to commit a sex offense and Patrol canvassed the area but were unable to locate a suspect Patrol officers are maintaining an increased police presence in the area Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Sex Offense Unit at 410-222-4732 Anyone who observes any suspicious activity or needs immediate assistance should call 911 Apr 23, 2025Every kitchen deserves a splash of color. Next to natural sunlight pouring in through the window, color adds inspiration to a space and encourages creativity in a number of ways. An easy way to introduce color to your kitchen is through seasonal dinnerware, of which, Aldi tends to stock some of our favorites be sure to add the matching 3 Section Tray and take your taco night abilities to the next level Crofton Taco Dinnerware 3 Section Tray Sporting the same melamine design and a familiar $5.99 price tag this colorful serving tray is evenly sectioned into a trio of cavities perfect for loading with a variety of taco fixings Boasting the same vibrant design as the other pieces in the collection this fiesta-inspired sectional tray adds a touch of versatility to your table while leaving room for other dishes and not overcrowding the space a simple wash with warm water and a neutral soap will do in which case this piece can be tossed right in without worry this collection will not be around for long It’s part of this week’s Aldi Finds list and can be expected to sell out fast We recommend heading to your local Aldi retailer before it’s too late especially if you are already picturing any of these pieces in your kitchen If fun and functionality had a photo in the dictionary Apr 18, 2025A perfectly packed lunch is a thing of beauty. For some of us, a packed lunch is not only a daily necessity, it’s an opportunity to stick to a predetermined budget while still being able to enjoy the foods we love. Rather than eating out for our daily lunch needs a simple packed lunch gives you all the nutrients you need without running through your budget for the day.  This week, Aldi is showing up for our collective packed lunch needs in a big way with Crofton’s Lunchbox with Flatware Set. No stranger to producing a wide variety of kitchen essentials of its own the popular discount retailer rarely disappoints in its quest for pairing quality products with unbeatable prices With four pastel colors available and a cool $4.99 price point we can’t see any reason not to pick up a set.  as well as a divided interior designed for easy portion control The entire set is made with 20-percent recycled plastic and 15-percent wheat husk that the lids of each set should not be used in the microwave and users should stick to the reheat setting only be careful with acidic foods such as tomatoes as these ingredients can react with the chemicals in some plastic containers if stored inside for too long.  Whether you have an army of kids at home in need of feeding or a lunchtime dilemma of your own these handy little containers are sure to help out the easy $5 price tag makes it possible to snag a few at a time and build out a seasonal lunchbox collection of your own Crofton (WBFF) — A 16-year-old Glen Burnie boy was arrested after police allegedly saw him with a loaded Glock during a traffic stop in Crofton an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway and Crofton Boulevard in Crofton on a blue 2006 Ford ALSO READ | Gov. Wes Moore expanding state government despite $3B deficit, raising taxpayer concerns police said the officer saw a rear-seat passenger in possession of a loaded 9mm Glock handgun who is prohibited from possessing firearms