and The Orchard at Meadow Lakes is celebrating its opening with a day full of fun.Apple season has begun and The Orchard at Meadow Lakes is celebrating its opening with a day full of fun Action News sat down with owner James Weirick and master of ceremonies Lynda Dryden to talk about their favorite time of the year. You can celebrate opening day of apple season with The Orchard at Meadow Lakes this Saturday To learn more, click here Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake are two of the most popular and well-known destinations in the Central Sierra many lesser-known communities have their own rich history near the top of the ridge the looms above the “four-lane” section of Highway 168 Meadow Lakes is about halfway between Auberry and Pine Ridge where foothill oaks and manzanita give way to evergreen trees a meadow and several lakes mark the geography of the community which is home to dozens of cabins and homes In 2020, the community was largely spared from the flames of the Creek Fire, which devastated nearby areas like Alder Springs less than a mile away The community’s unique geography also makes it the ideal location for broadcast communications towers and is home to a majority of Fresno area radio and TV stations Early childhood educators with the federal Head Start program nationwide are experiencing a fresh round of funding delays and administrative headaches with some providers left with no option but to temporarily close their doors and lay off staff These challenges are already causing widespread alarm and distress among providers and the families they serve But they may pale in comparison to what’s next “We walked off a cliff into a black hole,” Jennie Mauer executive director of the Wisconsin Head Start Association Head Start programs and the vulnerable families they serve are likely to feel the cascading effects of these policies a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Chicago who studies child development working parents with few alternatives will lose child care options that enable them to earn a living Children who need extra support to thrive in school and into adulthood will instead fall even further behind “If you come from a really rich home environment where parents are talking and reading to you all the time then obviously Head Start is not going to add a whole lot on top of that,” Kalil said “If you are a child whose alternative is that they’re not getting enrichment in the other environments where they spend their time Head Start began under the umbrella of President Lyndon B roughly 1,600 providers nationwide receive federal funding to offer instruction and other services to more than 800,000 children from birth to age 5 Head Start traditionally garners bipartisan support and Congress has continued to increase investments over time though it’s fallen well short of serving all the children who qualify under the program’s income guidelines providers began struggling to access the online platform they use to draw down the federal money that makes up the bulk of their operating budgets Those problems cleared up after a few weeks leaving providers hopeful that the worst was behind them an even bigger bombshell hit: The federal Department of Health and Human Services announced massive staff reductions that included abruptly closing five of the 10 regional offices—located in Boston and Seattle—that support Head Start programs nationwide each of those regional offices has employed a handful of people who serve as the liaison between the federal government and programs in a particular set of states as well as territories like American Samoa have no designated federal contact to answer urgent questions about securing annual funding and applying for the standard five-year reauthorization that allows existing programs to continue operating under the Head Start banner Almost a month after the offices were closed HHS hasn’t disclosed who will take on the responsibilities they were forced to leave behind The following 22 states no longer have an assigned regional Head Start office: Alaska in the weeks leading up to a new round of funding providers are in touch with their program officers about the documentation they need to fill out and the timeline for receiving their award But programs in states no longer represented by a regional office have instead sent dispatches to a catch-all HHS email address which has responded weeks late if it has responded at all Experienced Head Start directors like Jen Bailey executive director of Reach Dane in rural Wisconsin worry that newer directors in particular will struggle without the expertise from the federal government Bailey is also worried about what happens if an expensive piece of furniture breaks—any equipment expense of more than $10,000 requires approval from the regional office “Right now there’s literally no one to ask,” Bailey said Closing half the regional Head Start offices increases the risk that no one will be able to offer timely help when issues with child safety or facilities projects arise who oversaw Head Start in her role as deputy assistant secretary for early childhood development during the Biden administration “The regional offices were already understaffed for their current workload,” Hamm said Providers in many states in recent weeks have also been confronting new problems with accessing federal money Some appear to be connected to the federal layoffs while the cause for other issues remains mysterious The programs on the front lines of the cuts are those whose fiscal year starts May 1 or June 1 That includes some programs whose fiscal year typically starts Nov 1—but the second half of their annual allocation is slated to arrive six months after the first half because Congress hasn’t approved a final federal budget for the current fiscal year Head Start director for the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council in Wisconsin 1 submitted to the regional office her 90-page application for the annual round of federal funding set to arrive May 1 She oversees programs serving rural farming communities at nine centers in the western part of the state Bui-Duquette had been working with the same federal employee for 13 years and she was in the dark about whether her organization would get its authorization by May 1 on April 25—but only for half the annual amount “I would be lying if I say it’s been OK,” she said Programs nationwide have also had to cross new layers of red tape The federal government is requiring these justifications even though providers already have to send detailed explanations in order to qualify for federal money in the first place “As a taxpayer I do not believe it is efficient to twice justify things they’ve already justified in a well-oiled system that previously used to work,” Mauer said At least one provider received an initial rejection after submitting a justification to receive some federal money deputy director of the National Head Start Association That provider did ultimately get the funding it asked for but only after more back-and-forth with the government Funding delays could be particularly damaging for big programs that serve thousands of students in urban areas Many of those programs have grant cycles that begin during the summer “I have been describing [recent events] like a game of whack-a-mole,” Hamm said Even if funding returns and programs reopen temporary layoffs can put providers on the hook for unemployment bills that may drain their limited resources and prevent them from reopening at the same capacity executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association Threats to the program’s long-term future also will make it harder to recruit and retain quality employees One rural provider in Pennsylvania recently lost a “fantastic” staff person to a higher-paying and less precarious job in the local school district But not every state official has the resources or political will to prioritize this issue executive director of the Alabama Institute for Social Justice More than half of the state is classified as a “child care desert,” where the number of children who need care outpaces the number of seats at local centers “It’s almost like you’re about to completely dismantle an entire community’s ability to be empowered to be able to work and take care of their families,” Emanuel said Are you really trying to take people back to an era where they could not work and take care of themselves?” Further disruption to Head Start will inevitably filter down to K-12 classrooms as well Without the instruction and support providers offer to enrolled children teachers in kindergarten and beyond will have to help make up the difference “But there’s no sincere interest in taking something good and making it excellent Minnesota is known for its water-- we're the Land of 10,000 Lakes after all-- but there is a new warning about eating fish caught in these bodies of water And with all those lakes filled with fish, it's not surprising that many of us like to get out and try our hand at reeling a few in every year. The DNR says over 1.5 million Minnesotans buy a fishing license each year and the average angler spends 15 days fishing each year Out of those 162 different kinds of fish, walleye are the most sought-after fish in Minnesota, followed by northern pike and muskie combined, panfish, bass, crappie and trout, according to the DNR. “For most people, fish are part of a nutritious, well-balanced diet, because they provide a good source of protein and are rich in essential vitamins and minerals,” MDH Assistant Commissioner Myra Kunas said “but the Minnesota Department of Health encourages people to limit their intake of fish from certain waterbodies to avoid potential negative health impacts.” You can check out more about the DNR's full guidance concerning fish consumption HERE. Of course, in addition to polluted fish, there are many other wild animals native to Minnesota that could also cause problems for you if you encounter one in the wild-- unless you can outrun them. Keep scrolling to see which ones they are! Minnesota is known for its water-- we're the Land of 10,000 Lakes, after all-- but there is a new warning about eating fish caught in these bodies of water.\nRead More Minnesota is known for its water-- we're the Land of 10,000 Lakes And with all those lakes filled with fish, it's not surprising that many of us like to get out and try our hand at reeling a few in every year. The DNR says over 1.5 million Minnesotans buy a fishing license each year Out of those 162 different kinds of fish, walleye are the most sought-after fish in Minnesota, followed by northern pike and muskie combined, panfish, bass, crappie and trout, according to the DNR. “For most people, fish are part of a nutritious, well-balanced diet, because they provide a good source of protein and are rich in essential vitamins and minerals,” MDH Assistant Commissioner Myra Kunas said You can check out more about the DNR's full guidance concerning fish consumption HERE. Of course, in addition to polluted fish, there are many other wild animals native to Minnesota that could also cause problems for you if you encounter one in the wild-- unless you can outrun them. Keep scrolling to see which ones they are! 2025PALMER — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed at a home in the Wasilla area following a string of attempted break-ins on Sunday night Emil Hampton was pronounced dead at a house in Meadow Lakes just west of Wasilla Troopers responded to the area at 10:30 p.m. Sunday for a report “of a suspicious male acting erratically,” they said in an online post the complainant reported that a shot had been fired striking the suspicious male.” Multiple callers reported Hampton “attempting to enter vehicles and buildings on their properties prior to him being shot,” troopers spokesman Tim DeSpain said in an email Tuesday Troopers responded to those calls but Hampton fled before they could contact him Asked if Hampton was shot by a homeowner during an active break-in DeSpain said the circumstances of the shooting are part of the ongoing investigation and everyone involved is cooperating Prosecutors are reviewing the evidence to make a determination as to any charges Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading Mostly cloudy skies this evening followed by thunderstorms late an economic development tool cities can use city manager Scotty Jones said at the council’s Feb can be used as a way to reimburse developers it is on a slower payback based on the increment or value they produce,” Jones said The reason for the PID request is so money can get back to the developer faster “So cash flow is going to come back quicker for reimbursement of public improvements,” Jones said A PID expedites movement for a developer from phase one to phase two of a project Bonds that go with a PID are paid for by property owners An assessment is paid by each property owner of record “What I’ve asked with this development is what extra amenities are you going to do so that they pay that additional assessment,” Jones said A walking trail and fishing pond have been proposed The PID is bonded two years from the time levied and within two years bonds are expected to be issued When asked if an unpaid PID affects the city’s credit rating They represent full disclosure between a seller and buyer The council Tuesday also motioned to table consideration and approval of an Efficiency Task Force Committee Mayor Pro Tem Becca Sitz gave the council an outline for a proposal Because of the absences of Mayor Robert Nelson and councilman Brad Westmoreland from Tuesday’s meeting the council was asked to not make any decision on the committee as Nelson and Westmoreland wished to take part Sitz said the city used an efficiency committee in the past when determining how to go about the water facility and new well being built “The efficiency committee will be developed to assist the city bureaucracy with efficiency and effectiveness,” Sitz said of the committee’s mission at the pleasure of the mayor and the city manager,” she added The committee may be called upon by Nelson or Jones to assist in situations of concern where subject matter experts may be helpful with guidance Subject matter experts include organizational “To bring newer ideas from the private sector to the public sector,” Sitz said Ideas and suggestions will come from the committee and reported to the council to be considered in open or executive sessions “That’s what we’re considering,” Sitz said “We have so many people that could offer suggestions and just don’t know how to do that.” director of the Bay City Community Development Corporation told the council during the public comment portion of the meeting that the corporation’s board voted Monday to approve a $15 million aquatic center in town “It is something we have been looking forward to in Bay City for many years,” Sitz said Russell said the goal is for a July 27 opening When it's time to recognize the mom in your life Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: walking through downtown Whitefish or the parking lot at a popular trailhead in the Flathead Valley you might be forgiven for thinking you had accidentally crossed the border into Canada During the summer and winter — and especially on long holiday weekends — it seemed as if the number of red and white Alberta plates outnumbered Montana ones Storefronts in Kalispell had signs welcoming Canadians (and their money) A local newspaper published a border crossing guide so visitors from the north could know the rules about what they could and couldn’t bring into the U.S There were even T-shirts declaring Whitefish to be “Canada’s Tijuana.” For decades, the Flathead Valley was a popular destination for Canadians, especially Albertans, looking to stretch their dollar at American department stores or hit the slopes in winter. Many even bought second homes in the area, with places like Meadow Lake Resort near Columbia Falls becoming unofficial Canadian enclaves (or “Little Canada” as one researcher described it) But the pandemic-related border closures and economic challenges on both sides of the border changed all that. And now, the ongoing threat of a trade war between the two countries threatens to fray northwest Montana’s Canadian connection even further, the Montana Free Press reports a Canadian economist and instructor at the University of Lethbridge has been studying the connection between Alberta and Montana for years and even owns a home near Whitefish She said Canadians first started coming to the Flathead Valley in significant numbers in the 1980s making up almost half of all Canadian-owned properties in the state Townley said Albertans liked coming south because their money could go further but also because the Flathead Valley was culturally and politically similar to the conservative-leaning province And while Alberta has its own mountain resorts most notably Banff about an hour and a half west of Calgary towns like Whitefish were considerably less busy a decade ago During the closure, many Canadians with homes in the Flathead could not access them. With home prices in the area skyrocketing more than 500 Canadians sold their properties in the Flathead Valley between 2020 and 2022 But those who held on to their property or resumed vacationing in Montana after the pandemic were in for a rude awakening when they finally returned one of the big draws was the cost of goods in Montana; Townley said it was common for families from Lethbridge and elsewhere to drive to Kalispell and spend hundreds of dollars or more on groceries because it was cheaper than back home things had flipped and suddenly it was more expensive to buy just about anything in Montana her family did all their shopping in the Kalispell area but now they only buy the essentials or things they cannot bring across the border They’ve also stopped eating out at area restaurants; it’s just too expensive higher prices for goods and a weaker Canadian dollar,” she said a lot of people don’t think it’s worth going down anymore.” Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation show that visitation between Canada and Montana has dropped significantly since the 2010s the closest border crossing to the Flathead Valley 359,950 people entered the United States in private vehicles in 2014 563,486 people entered at the port north of Shelby said Canadian visitation is a fraction of what it was a decade ago Canadians made up 25% of skier visits on the mountain and 50% of lodging stays While Whitefish Mountain Resort’s visitation has continued to grow (about 430,000 last winter) Albertans only made up 5% of skier visits during the winter of 2023-2024 the Canadians really saved our bacon during the Great Recession,” Polumbus said On Thursday afternoon, Trump decided to delay the implementation of tariffs until April 2 Canadians are frustrated by the actions of their longtime ally and are letting it be known with their wallet “People here are ticked at Trump,” Townley said adding that the sentiment is felt across Canada’s political spectrum Canada has traditionally been the number one source of international visitors to the U.S. The trade group estimates that even a 10% drop in visitation from Canada due to trade tensions could result in $2.1 billion in lost spending and put more than 14,000 U.S Even some Montana Republicans are concerned about the impacts tariffs would have. Sen. Mike Cuffe of Eureka has long touted the close bond between the U.S. and Canada in his community and was vocal about the prolonged border closure’s damage during the pandemic He said he hoped both sides could come to an agreement that would secure the border and eliminate the taxes but it’s a tool used by Donald Trump in the past,” he told Montana Free Press but I’m hopeful that some good will come from this down the road.” Regardless of if or when tariffs are implemented Townley said it’s unlikely Alberta and the Flathead Valley will have the same relationship they had a decade ago thanks to the high cost of living and housing costs in Montana those who sold their condos or homes during the pandemic simply cannot afford to buy back into the market “I think the glory days of all the Albertans in the Flathead Valley are over,” she said “You have a few who held on to their properties and still come down Having previously documented the unrealized designs for Flushing Meadows-Corona Park ahead of the 1939-1940 World’s Fair and the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair and after the fairs I keep finding more copies of the park’s alternative history The artist in this pre-1939 rendering is not named but it was certainly someone working for Engineer in Charge Charles U Powell and the administration of Borough President George U The drawing is not made to scale and its likely purpose was to imagine the World’s Fair with maximum density Although the approved design of the 1939 World’s Fair was not as dense as this rendering with more than a thousand acres and 33 participating countries but World War Two was looking on the horizon Poland and Czechoslovakia participated while losing their independence during the fair including the Soviet Union did not renew their exhibits for the second half of the fair Another alternative design from the Municipal Archives shows a bridge spanning Meadow Lake and a parking lot on the southeast side of Willow Lake It also appears very busy and closer to the realized layout of the park’s internal roads Like the Olympic Games, world’s fairs transform landscapes and leave a permanent legacy usually with new parks Anyone who appreciates the “what could have been” attraction of alternative history can imagine the impact of these failed Flushing Meadows proposals on the surrounding neighborhoods and the city Be sure to read my other posts about the unbuilt history of Flushing Meadows such as the: Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sergey Kadinsky is an analyst at the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and an adjunct professor of history at Touro College He is a licensed tour guide who paid his way through college atop the double-decker Gray Line buses Enjoy all your local news and sports for less than 7¢ per day Home » News » News By Town » Meadowlakes » Meadowlakes councilor dies and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher 400 Services (2) 900 Rentals (1) Home » News » News By Town » Meadowlakes » Meet new Meadowlakes city manager the largest electric grid operator in the U.S. dirty power plants are closing down faster than new clean energy resources can replace them This mounting grid crisis is already driving up electricity costs for the 65 million people living in PJM’s territory which stretches from the mid-Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes the situation could become so dire that it threatens the reliability of PJM’s grid The blame falls in large part on PJM’s worst-in-the-nation grid-interconnection backlog. New energy projects looking to come online in its region face yearslong wait times before they’re even considered energy companies and climate advocates say PJM is dragging its feet on one straightforward way to work around this logjam Existing wind and solar farms and fossil-fired power plants often have more grid capacity than they actually need during many hours of the day or seasons of the year Developers could add batteries or other new energy capacity next to these power plants and make use of that surplus grid space It wouldn’t eliminate the trouble altogether Federal regulators have repeatedly directed grid operators to allow power plant owners to pursue such additions under what’s called “surplus interconnection service” (SIS) rules But PJM has made it next to impossible for power suppliers to do so Critics say PJM’s refusal to follow suit is particularly frustrating: By barring this faster approach PJM is making its bad grid situation worse That’s why those critics are asking for federal intervention Among their objections to PJM’s plan is its refusal to change the rules it now uses to deny these fast-track additions In July, renewable energy and battery developer EDP Renewables (EDPR) filed a complaint with FERC asking it to overturn PJM’s denial of its plan to add solar to a wind farm in Indiana It’s just one of the failed surplus interconnection proposals the developer has brought to the grid operator Adding their support to EDRP’s complaint were trade groups Advanced Energy United and the Solar Energy Industries Association; the environmental group Sierra Club; and fellow clean energy developers Invenergy Solar Development North America and EDF Renewables Our transmission system is underutilized during the periods we need it EDPR’s director of regulatory and market affairs Mindham’s comments came during a presentation of a report from Gabel Associates, commissioned by the American Council on Renewable Energy and other clean energy industry groups detailing the potential for using this technique to help PJM meet its growing shortage of electricity generation The focus of the presentation was on surplus interconnection service the technical term for what is a fairly simple concept: Let energy projects use the grid interconnection capacity they already possess to its fullest potential Many energy projects don’t use their maximum capacity all 8,760 hours of the year So-called “peaker” plants — fossil-gas-fired power plants that are turned on only during times of high electricity demand — may run just 250 to 1,500 hours per year And wind and solar farms generate their full capacity only when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining That leaves plenty of hours when these projects aren’t using their maximum allowed grid capacity — their “interconnection service,” in FERC parlance Surplus interconnection service can fill in those gaps Gabel Associates’ senior vice president of wholesale power and market services and co-author of the report offered the example of a 100-megawatt solar farm that could add batteries to store power during the day and send to the grid after the sun goes down you would end up with 100 megawatts of energy that could be supplied by any combination of solar and storage,” he said “It could be 100 percent storage at some points in time; it could be 100 percent solar at others 50 megawatts of solar and 50 megawatts of storage As long as whatever combination of outputs never exceeds 100 megawatts FERC made clear in 2018’s Order 845 and in last year’s Order 2023 that grid operators must enable surplus interconnection service And PJM needs to “accelerate new entry from high-capacity-value resources PJM has about 180 gigawatts of total generation capacity. Of that, 43 to 58 gigawatts are expected to shut down by 2030, according to a March report from its independent market monitor electricity demand is forecast to rise at a rapid rate with an estimated 40 gigawatts of new load expected by 2030 About 160 gigawatts’ worth of projects that are trying to connect to the grid — almost all of them wind or batteries — are stuck in the interconnection queue only about 6.3 gigawatts of “stuff we need” can be built by 2030 That’s not enough to make up for PJM’s growing electricity demand and shrinking power plant fleet is that PJM faces an impending “resource adequacy shortfall” — a gap between forecasted energy supply and peak demand — of nearly 4 gigawatts by 2029 But building new transmission lines still takes years to up to a decade In the face of this grid-capacity challenge Because they make use of previously approved grid capacity they can undergo an expedited study process that circumvents the standard interconnection queue That accelerated timeline takes only 270 days meaning that these projects could go from proposal to construction “within less than a year PJM’s rules for surplus interconnection service have rendered the technique more or less “useless” in the region — a stark contrast to how other grid operators have found ways to make it effective It’s always possible that adding new resources to an already approved interconnection could negatively impact the grid It’s also possible that they might cause delays to other projects seeking interconnection which wouldn’t be fair to developers that have been waiting for years to get online But other grid operators have figured out ways to work through these challenges He cited the examples of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) MISO’s SIS process allows project owners to conduct studies to determine whether the proposed additions would trigger the need for grid upgrades or interfere with projects awaiting interconnection “that project can go forward,” he said SPP has a similar construct that allows the necessary studies to be completed within “a year or two,” Borgatti said he described those approaches as “the right balance of making sure that there is the ability for conventional interconnection projects to move forward and making sure the grid stays reliable essentially presumes that any surplus interconnection request will have negative consequences for the grid or for the projects waiting in the queue It then uses that presumption to justify denying them without even studying the potential consequences “They’ve adopted a standard that says ‘If it’s possible that interconnecting something could impact another project in the queue or trigger a transmission upgrade … at some hypothetical point in the future we’re not going to allow it,’” he said EDPR’s complaint to FERC documented how PJM applied this seemingly capricious approach to deny the addition of 200 megawatts of solar to the developer’s 200-megawatt Meadow Lake 1 wind farm in Indiana EDPR submitted its initial request in August 2023 making clear that it would operate the wind and solar farms to keep total output to the grid within the site’s existing 200-megawatt limit PJM asked the developer if it intended to operate the existing wind farm and the new solar installation simultaneously PJM took less than six hours to reject the request on the grounds that this “would produce material impacts” to the transmission system PJM did not offer to conduct a study to determine whether that impact would in fact be a problem Denying proposals in this way defies FERC’s instructions to grid operators In an August filing with FERC PJM disputed the validity of EDPR’s complaint noting that FERC approved its current SIS methods in 2020 It also disputed the idea that the technique could be helpful in meeting future grid needs stating that it “does nothing to respond to the need for additional capacity to meet future demand.” PJM’s statements to FERC indicate that it doesn’t see its current approach to surplus interconnection service as a problem In its May filing laying out its plan to meet FERC’s latest interconnection mandates PJM stated that “few developers have requested” surplus interconnection service and asked to be exempted from offering “a service no one in PJM is requesting.” EDPR pushed back against that characterization in its complaint to FERC noting that it and other developers have been trying for years to propose changes to PJM’s approach “There is no puzzle as to why Surplus Interconnection Service is not widespread in PJM,” the company wrote “PJM has adopted processes that prevent its use.” senior director of energy markets and counsel for the Solar Energy Industries Association said during the September webinar that the lack of requests from developers is a direct result of PJM’s approach of preemptively denying those few that have been made Planning out such proposals takes time and costs money and “there’s no incentive to put up that money just to get that request rejected,” she said As developers and environmental groups push for federal intervention into PJM’s surplus interconnection rules some experts see a glimmer of hope in another pathway to reform: PJM might be open to working directly with stakeholders on the issue via a separate wonky grid process senior energy analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists PJM had initially proposed that it should apply its current SIS approach to these generator replacement studies “which would render that useless too,” Borgatti said this would likely create a dynamic similar to how PJM handles SIS requests today: The grid operator might simply cast aside useful alternatives (namely batteries) to old uneconomic coal plants without actually studying them the grid operator has “signaled some receptivity” to performing studies that “evaluate actual impacts,” he said If PJM is willing to embrace a more thoughtful approach to generator replacement it might be willing to do the same on SIS Borgatti and Mindham both said they’d prefer to see this happen — for PJM to use its ongoing generator replacement work to engage with its stakeholders on changes to its SIS approach EDPR’s complaint to FERC “has some advantages,” Mindham said as it brings the matter directly to the federal agency to resolve “But it has a pretty big disadvantage and that is there’s no statutory timeline for FERC to rule.” It is also possible that EDPR and PJM could resolve this dispute without FERC’s intervention. Last week, EDPR and PJM filed a joint motion with FERC to postpone consideration of the complaint to give them time to consider settlement discussions FERC may choose to deny PJM’s request to eliminate surplus interconnection altogether as part of its plan to comply with Order 2023 But it could take a year or more of back-and-forth between FERC and grid operators for the agency’s orders to yield concrete changes in how grid operators set and administer rules to comply with them Mindham said he hopes PJM will respond to the repeated demands from energy developers and other stakeholders “as a clear signal that they should do something quickly in the stakeholder process and come up with a solution that works for everyone Because I’m not sure that FERC rules on a timeline that really helps people.” (EAST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The 2024 New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show opens on Saturday October 5 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living (300 Meadow Lakes NJ) and will remain on display and open to the public through Wednesday This is the 58th annual State Senior Citizen Art Show and features more than 250 works of art by artists over the age of 60 representing 20 of the State's 21 counties The work - by both professional and non-professional artists in 11 categories (acrylic and works on paper) - will be reviewed by a 3-person panel of professional artists and third place winners and honorable mentions in each category “Mercer County is proud to continue our role as hosts to the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show," said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson "It's always incredible to see the talent on display from seniors all cross the Garden State.” a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Mercer County’s Division of Culture & Heritage caps a year of local Senior Citizen Art Shows held throughout the state Artwork on display at this show represents the First-Place winners from every participating County Artists will receive their awards at a Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony after this fall “The State Arts Council is grateful for the ongoing partnership with the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage to showcase the remarkable creativity of New Jersey's mature artists,” said Stephanie Nerbak Artist Services Manager at the New Jersey State Council on the Arts “This project is an annual highlight for the Arts Council and a perfect example of the importance of arts engagement for everyone and every age.” Hours for viewing the exhibit are Mondays to Saturdays, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Groups of 6 or more are asked to contact Meadow Lakes at 609-448-4100 ahead of time. For more information, visit NJSeniorArts.com The New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show is a project of the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts what is unfolding at this center for pre-Kindergarten education offers a preview of what other programs could face closing doors and not serving students at all The day of the school’s closure is marked on a calendar as children march in a circle to music in the Stars classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Kristine Bayne holds a grandchild as she waits for her granddaughter to finish her day at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Bayne says being able to put her own children into Head Start changed her life giving her the confidence to return to school and eventually leading her to have a career working for CCS Early Learning the nonprofit that runs the local Head Starts as he sits in the safe place nook at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning leads her students in a circle as they play music after eating breakfast in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning brush their teeth with classmates after eating breakfast in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Associate Educator Patty Kramer helps Tyler Nance put on his shoes in the Stars classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Associate Educator Pauline Lane helps push Tayshawn Chatman in the motor room at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Receptionist Eryn Martin is hugged by Willow Palmer as she leaves the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Associate Educator Jessica Clark walks with an emotional Austin Carreaux as children board the bus during the last week at Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning looks out the window of a school bus as it prepares to depart at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning eats breakfast by electric candlelight as jazz music plays in the Stars classroom as Family Educator Angie Malafronti cleans a spot at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Associate Educator Patty Kramer eats cereal with her students as they have breakfast by electric candlelight at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning smiles while playing with bubbles during a special end-of-the-year picnic for the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Head Start center as he drops her off in the Northern Lights classroom for the last day of school at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning as Associate Educator Jessica Clark works to comfort her as she is dropped off for the last day of school at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning sticks out his tongue as he goes down a slide during outside time on the last day of school at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Family Educator Angie Malafronti gathers part of her classroom to release butterflies on the last day of school at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Associate educator Patty Kramer helps Moriah Wallen as they release a butterfly hatched in the classroom outside the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Associate Educator Pauline Lane waves scarves as kids enjoy a dance party on the final day at Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Center coordinator Redona Grazio dabs at her eyes as children begin to say their goodbyes and leave on the last day at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning as she says her goodbyes to Willow and mother Shadows Myers following the last day of school at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Kendra says the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Head Start program has helped Wayne learn to socialize and has had a large impact on her as she has worked to recover from a drug addiction she relapsed and sold many of the family’s possessions to pay for drugs The staff helped connect her with resources to get free clothing and furniture Shadows Myers smiles as two of her children The closure of the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning Head Start location has upended Shadows’s dream of eventually returning to work as a preschool teacher herself as she planned to send her two youngest children there when they were old enough Now there’s no guarantee her children will get into another center or a spot on the bus to get there sticks out her tongue in the rain as father stands for a portrait in the motor room at the Meadow Lakes Head Start center Lackey found he was competing for employees with the service sector which raised pay during the pandemic to lure back reluctant workers A child arrives in the Northern Lights Classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning She hoped it would make a difference for her daughter What she didn’t know: It would shift the trajectory of her life who finished high school through correspondence courses after she got pregnant at 16 would go on to take a job with her child’s Head Start she returned to school to earn a bachelor’s degree and a counseling certificate from the state She would rise through the ranks of CCS Early Learning the nonprofit that ran the region’s Head Start centers and would retire as a family partnerships coordinator lending the same kind of help to families that she and her husband received and they help you move forward to become a better person.” Which is why it was so wrenching when CCS Early Learning closed the Chugiak Head Start it announced it was shuttering another center — this time in Meadow Lakes what is unfolding in this corner of the state — a region that contains both massive tracts of untamed wild and a booming Anchorage bedroom community — offers a preview of what other programs could face the regional Head Start group decided to raise employee pay to keep more staff from leaving found he was competing for employees with the service sector CCS Early Learning was paying teacher aides with two years on the job about $16 an hour while Target was offering more than $17 to entry-level employees “There’s so many more kids we could be serving.” Lackey was hopeful the state would provide some financial relief Lawmakers hiked Head Start funding by $5.2 million in this year’s budget vetoed half the funding increase at the end of June Meadow Lakes’ Head Start was tucked into a strip mall off a four-lane highway its pine green facade sandwiched between a charter school and a laundromat that offered showers The kids who arrived there were sometimes smiling often carrying tiny backpacks to fit their small frames They came from households where their caretakers were often struggling with problems too complex for them to understand: poverty Their caregivers included teen parents daunted by the responsibility of raising children and grandparents who had unexpectedly taken in grandchildren multigenerational approach sought to build healthy environments for the children it served — and that meant supporting the adults in their lives Many of the parents who sent their kids to Meadow Lakes attended Head Start themselves allowing him to get a grasp on the language before he started kindergarten and sent her son Wayne to the Meadow Lakes school but she said she’s seen how it’s shaped both his life – and hers verbalizing his emotions and learning how to regulate his emotions at such a young age Wayne’s childhood has been marked by instability as Mitchell struggled with addiction and sent him to live with relatives Wayne returned to live with her when she started recovery she said staff embraced her without judgment and helped connect her with resources as she got back on her feet She told staff she was living in a cabin without running water; they got her a voucher so she could take Wayne to the neighboring laundromat for showers and laundry They were lifting us up as well,” Mitchell says the Meadow Lakes children came and went for the last time Class started with routines that had become familiar The children sang a song to learn the days of the week set to the tune of the “Addams Family” theme They talked about the weather — that day it was rainy — then lined up to wash their hands before sitting down at a pair of long tables for breakfast Every activity was loaded with lessons large and small As they talked about the calendar — it was May 6 — they practiced saying “sixth.” Teacher Lisa Benson-Nuyen instructed them to “pretend your tongue is a little turtle head sticking out of the shell.” She taught them that the last day of school could bring a mix of emotions the children learned blueberries do not belong in their ears All these routines were built to help children feel secure and learn responsibility And every conflict with a classmate marked an opportunity to teach children how to interact with one another and how to manage their emotions It’s why the classroom had a “comfort corner,” a cozy space with pillows where at least one student was often curled up there were small signs things were coming to a close Teachers began talking about what to do with class pets staff tried to keep things cheerful and celebratory even as they struggled to maintain composure They painted the students’ hair bright colors and had a dance party called out to Mitchell as she left for the last time: “Good luck You’ve been working really hard and I’m proud of you.” herself a Head Start graduate and alumna parent and her cheeks were once again wet with tears Willow Palmer practiced what she learned in the classroom — when people are upset The 5-year-old rushed back into the classroom then reemerged with a neon-green stuffed frog some students released butterflies they had been watching for weeks inside their classrooms They flew away in the crisp spring air — away from the school Home » News » News By Town » Meadowlakes » Meadowlakes offers city manager job You may come across a large fluid filled sack in the ground while exploring some of the more remote areas of the parks They are used to measure the density of snow in the High Sierra and are extremely expensive to repair or replace the fluid inside of these pillows will attract wildlife and can cause illness or death when ingested Begin by familiarizing yourself with the Parks' many trails The descriptions on this page are brief and meant to act only as jumping off points for you to begin your research Backpacking is more safe and fun when you plan ahead Start by finding a route that is best suited to your ability this land will surprise and invigorate you Here are some tools to help you plan your trip: Our digital Park Atlas allows you to create and print custom maps of your route Printed maps are available at park visitor centers and through the Sequoia Parks Conservancy Bookstore. For shorter hikes, check our information on day hiking trails Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Road's End Permit Station Rae Lakes Loop: Begins at Road's End Can be accessed via Woods Creek (clockwise) or Bubb's Creek (counter clockwise) trailheads Southern leg of the Rae Lakes Loop (entry trail if doing the loop counter-clockwise) First allowed campsite - Sphinx Creek Junction (4 miles) Northern leg of the Rae Lakes Loop (entry trail if doing the loop clockwise) First allowed campsite - Paradise Valley (6.5 miles) Designated sites may be required in Paradise Valley-confirm with Road's End Permit Station steep climb; leave early in the day or late in the evening First allowed campsite - Lower Tent Meadow (4 miles) Lewis Creek Trail: Begins at the Lewis Creek Trailhead Trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass First allowed campsite - Frypan Meadow (5.5 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued from Kings Canyon Visitor Center (in Grant Grove) If you are entering the parks from the Jennie Lakes Wilderness you remain in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness without entering the parks Redwood Canyon Trail: **Currently closed due to damage from KNP fire.** Begins at the Redwood Saddle trailhead Two easy six-mile loops through the parks' largest giant sequoia groves First allowed campsite - Redwood Creek (1 mile) Pass Trail: Begins at Big Meadows or Rowell Meadow trailheads in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Moderate hike; the first two miles are the hardest First allowed campsite - Rowell Meadow (2.2 miles) Belle Canyon Trail: Begins at either Marvin Pass or Big Meadows in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Moderate hike; first two miles are the hardest Sugarloaf Trail: Begins at either Marvin Pass or Big Meadows trailheads in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Lodgepole Visitor Center Twin Lakes Trail: Begins at the Lodgepole Campground Access to Silliman Pass and Jennie Lake Wilderness First allowed campsite - Cahoon Meadow (3 miles) Heather and Aster Lakes are closed to overnight use First allowed campsite - Emerald Lake (5 miles) High Sierra Trail: Begins at Crescent Meadow There is no water available at the trailhead First allowed campsite - Panther Creek (3 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Wilderness Office near the Foothills Visitor Center Middle Fork Trail: Begins near Buckeye Flat Campgroud with a slight grade along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River First allowed campsite - Panther Creek (3.5 miles) Lady Bug Trail: Begins at the South Fork Campground Short and steep; trail ends at South Fork Grove (5.1 miles) First allowed campsite - Lady Bug Camp (1.7 miles) Garfield Grove Trail: Begins at the South Fork Campground Giant Sequoias at Garfield Grove and then climbs on to the Hockett Plateau First allowed campsite - Snowslide (4 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Mineral King Ranger Station Atwell-Hockett Trail: Begins at Atwell Mill Campground First allowed campsite - Clover Creek (6 miles) Paradise Ridge Trail: Begins at Atwell Mill Campground First allowed campsite - Paradise Ridge (3 miles) Tar Gap Trail: Begins at Cold Spring Campground First allowed campsite - Deer Creek (4 miles) Mosquito/Mineral Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road Trail terminates at the first Mosquito Lake; cross-country travel to upper lakes First allowed campsite - Mosquito Lake #2 (4 miles) Eagle Lake Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road First allowed campsite - Eagle Lake (3.4 miles) White Chief Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road First allowed campsite - White Chief Bowl (2.5 miles) Farewell Gap Trail: Begins at the Franklin Pass trailhead First allowed campsite - Franklin/Farewell Junction (4 miles) Franklin Pass Trail: Begins at the Franklin Pass trailhead Sawtooth Pass Trail: Begins at the Sawtooth Parking Lot Rough unmaintained trail beyond Monarch Lakes First allowed campsite - Lower Monarch Lake (4.2 miles) Timber Gap Trail: Begins at the Sawtooth Parking Lot Access to Black Rock Pass and Redwood Meadow trails First allowed campsite - Timber Gap (2.2 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued by Sequoia National Forest Long Meadow Trail: Begins at the Mountain Home trailhead Fish Creek Trail: Begins at the Jerkey Meadow trailhead Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued by Sierra National Forest Florence Lake Trail: Begins at Florence Lake A boat-taxi across the lake is available from the trailhead in the summer Tehipite Valley Trail: Begins at Wishon Reservoir Very strenuous climb into and out of Tehipite Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued by Inyo National Forest Permits issued from the White Mountain Ranger Station Permits issued from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center Access to John Muir Trail and Rae Lakes Loop Mt. Whitney: Begins at Whitney Portal. Permits are issued from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center and are required for both backpackers and day hikers. Very strenuous, especially to those not acclimated. Be wary of altitude sickness. First campsite - Outpost camp (5 miles). For more information please visit our Climbing Mt. Whitney page Cottonwood Lakes: Begins at Horseshoe Meadow Moderate climb to the Lakes; strenuous climb over New Army Pass “Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer Camp out among the grasses and gentians of glacial meadows in craggy garden nooks full of nature's darlings Climb the mountains and get their good tidings Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” — John Muir and other services may not be available in Tuolumne Meadows within the first month after the Tioga Road opens and from September until the Tioga Road closes Car: The Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is open approximately late May or June through October/November, depending on conditions Parking is limited along the road and in Tuolumne Meadows There is no gas/fuel available in Tuolumne Meadows Cross-country Skiing: Tuolumne Meadows can be accessed in the winter via cross-country skis. Various routes can be taken, though most skiers begin from Highway 120, 5 miles east of Lee Vining or from the Snow Creek trailhead in Yosemite Valley During winter, rangers residing in Tuolumne Meadows provide weekly updates Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center (open approximately late May–late September): Ranger-staffed information desk Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center (open approximately late May–mid October): Offers wilderness permits and guidebooks; provides information on pre-trip planning Parsons Memorial Lodge (open late June–early September): Discover the human and natural history of Tuolumne Meadows by hiking to the place where John Muir and Robert Underwood Johnson conceived the idea of establishing Yosemite National Park The lodge is an easy one-mile (30 minute) walk from Lembert Dome parking area or from the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center News | Aug 27 Work for a new boat ramp is planned for Meadow Creek Lake the existing unpaved boat ramp will be closed Sep The new ramp won’t be available for this season but the unpaved ramp will still be accessible for small craft launching for the remainder of the season after Sep To finish important upgrades to the existing dam in 2025 the lake will be drained at the beginning of the fall and will remain unfilled at least through the 2025 season Some additional closures are anticipated. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced an emergency public fish salvage at Meadow Creek Lake All bag and possession limits for the reservoir have been removed and anglers can keep all the fish they catch using lawful angling methods currently allowed at the lake. Once the work has finished and the lake has been refilled Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage Colorado has seen five known cases of measles this year View Results 50,000 people sign petition against creation of channel for river water through Ferris Meadow Lake A freshwater lake that hosted more than 30,000 swims a year during Covid is under threat of closure from an Environment Agency (EA) plan to reduce flooding that will channel in polluted river water Almost 50,000 people have signed a petition calling on the EA and Surrey county council to reroute the flood channel away from the lake But the EA and Surrey council seem likely to press ahead with the 50-metre wide channel bisecting the lake and feeding river floodwater into its centre Ferris Meadow Lake hosts an annual 24-hour charity swim for Level Water raising money to provide access to swimming for disabled children across the UK Bathing water quality is regularly tested and is excellent Emma Pattinson, whose family have owned the lake since the 1960s, opened it up for swimming in 2010. By 2024 the lake had hosted a quarter of a million swims, as swimming in nature grew in popularity, with research showing how beneficial it is to mental health “People love swimming here because they are surrounded by nature and because the water is healthy and supports wildlife and a varied ecosystem It is a massive boost to people’s mental health,” said Pattinson Surfers Against Sewage have tested the water quality in the River Thames next door to the lake and these tests show high levels of enterococci and coliform bacteria “If this channel is cut through the middle of our lake it will bring in sewage pollution but also contaminate the water with metals and PFAS chemicals “I would just not be happy running the lake as a swimming location in that case because I won’t be able to account for the water quality.” Pattinson said digging into the lake would also disrupt the delicate ecosystems that have built over decades Her family have owned the lake since it was a gravel pit and won nature awards for its restoration when it was filled in The lake is now a site of nature conservation Pattinson said she had been consulting with the EA since the plan was first dicussed in 2009 and by 2014 it was clear it wanted to channel flood water into the lake “They really treated us as insignificant the whole way along,” she said they were a bit shocked and then they saw the size of the petition and they agreed to do a second consultation on the chosen route of the channel “That has just closed but they are still insisting that the channel has to come through the lake We believe there are other options which can avoid the lake but the EA is fixed on this because it has been so long in the planning and they are reluctant to look at this again.” Free weekly newsletterThe planet's most important stories Get all the week's environment news - the good The River Thames scheme has been designed with two channels to divert flood water and help protect 11,000 homes It involves digging two new river channels to divert flood water The UK has very few inland bathing water areas compared with other European countries An EA spokesperson said: “The River Thames scheme represents a landmark opportunity to manage flood risk while enhancing the environment for generations to come we are committed to creating a sustainable solution that benefits both people and nature.” This article was amended on 3 December 2024 to clarify that the lake hosted 30,000 swims a year rather than 30,000 swimmers; and amended on 17 December 2024 to further clarify that the 30,000 figure applied during Covid The Round Rock Police Department is investigating after a woman was reportedly found dead at a park on Monday Police say they responded to a reports of a female who was found deceased at Meadow Lake Park located on Settlement Drive RRPD believes this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public The investigation is ongoing and the next of kin has been notified RRPD says if you or someone you knowis in crisis and needs mental health support please reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 To contact the city of Round Rock's Crisis Response Unit The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that 12 Union County artists have been selected as award-winners in the 57th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show The exhibit includes original works of art created by both professional and non-professional artists Every artwork in the statewide exhibit was first entered in the juried exhibit within the artist’s home county and received a First-Place award in their media category “This year’s show is nothing short of spectacular,” said Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados “It’s inspiring to see Union County seniors receive recognition in this competitive state-wide show We are proud that there are so many talented artists in Union County.” Of 19 artworks by Union County seniors that advanced to the state show The 2023 New Jersey Senior Art Show can be viewed online at www.njseniorarts.com/gallery/ visit the main building of Meadow Lakes Senior Living The public can view the artworks now through October 26 (Monday through Saturday Groups of six or more should contact Meadow Lakes in advance by calling 609-448-4100. Driving directions can be found on the Meadow Lakes website at https://meadowlakesonline.org/ The New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show Honors the imagination, skills, and artistic ability of the state’s oldest artists. It is a co-sponsored project of Mercer County’s Division of Culture and Heritage and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information about the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, visit https://njseniorarts.com Contact Us Organizational Chart Located just fifteen minutes outside Tulsa Meadow Lake Ranch is one of Oklahoma’s premier bed & breakfast wedding and corporate event venues with experiences for everyone to enjoy The scenic ranch offers both B&B stays a family-oriented bluff-top cabin built on the first floor of the original ranch shop and authentic Native American teepees The film-friendly location features 260 acres of private hiking trails offering magnificent scenery hardwood forests and babbling brooks laced with waterfalls Meadow Lake Ranch served as the hero location for the A24 feature film “Minari” which recently received six Academy Award nominations If you are interested in showcasing your community or featuring your location in the Oklahoma Locations Directory, please contact Yousef Kazemi at Yousef.Kazemi@TravelOK.com for more information Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up-to-date on what's happening in Oklahoma Film & Music Locations and Music Directories with the OKLAHOMA FILM + MUSIC OFFICE APP to explore and connect with Oklahoma’s talented crew © Oklahoma Film & Music OfficeAll rights reserved.P.O. 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You will receive mail with link to set new password So satisfying once you finally make it…even if you don’t hit the main target This is the view that convinced Tom to purchase the Meadow Lake Ranch property Tara Rittler is the web & social media editor at TulsaKids Magazine "Spaghetti on the Wall" will chronicle the adventures of raising her son and exploring Tulsa Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInThe two people found dead Sunday in a burned Meadow Lakes home died of gunshot wounds Troopers are now calling the case a double homicide investigation and identified the deceased today as Ben G Public records list a Ben Gross as an owner of the property at 7350 West Coal Road Sunday when troopers received a report of a possible shooting at the address was treated and released from the hospital This is the second fire reported at the address this year firefighters responded to the residence for reports of flames shooting through the roof of a home according to information posted to Facebook at the time by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough “I can confirm that we’re working both cases at this time with Alaska State Troopers,” assistant state fire marshal Lloyd Nakano told KTUU this week Troopers ask that anyone with information about the case call the Alaska Bureau of Investigation at (907) 352-5401 or Crimestoppers at (907) 745-3333 Urban Moment, a real estate development company specializing in horizontal multifamily, announces preleasing on YardHomes Meadow Lake their innovative approach to multifamily living YardHomes Meadow Lake will feature 247 rental homes in Round Rock This prime location offers convenient access to nearby shopping “Urban Moment is excited to bring YardHomes™ to Round Rock,” said Jim Campbell “We’re transforming the apartment living experience by presenting an innovative approach to residential housing that seamlessly combines the flexibility and convenience of apartment living with the privacy and spaciousness of a single-family home.” each home is 100% electric and equipped with cutting-edge smart technology This includes Ring doorbells for enhanced security and high-speed Fiber GIG internet service to ensure seamless connectivity An on-site dog park and a convenient dog wash station cater to the needs of furry companions celebrating pets as cherished members of the YardHome® community “YardHomes Meadow Lake marks the second installment of our groundbreaking residential housing concept,” remarked Campbell as you’ll see YardHomes™ throughout the Texas region!” Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton says Kyle Verley of Helena was the man who died at Spring Meadow Lake on Wednesday afternoon Verley was 29 years old and his death was ruled accidental HELENA — A man drowned at Spring Meadow Lake on the west side of Helena Wednesday afternoon according to the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff and Coroner Leo Dutton said a call came into dispatch around 2:30 p.m about a man and a toddler who were in the water and in need of assistance the Sheriff’s Office believe the man was walking in the water with the child on his shoulders when the man became stuck in the mud A woman went out to assist and was able to get the child out safely The body was recovered by the Sheriff's Office Water Emergency Team Lewis and Clark Search and Rescue assisted The identity of the man is not being released at this time so that his family can be notified of his passing Dutton did say the man was in their late 20s Editor’s note: This was updated with additional information about how the body was recovered Home » News » News By Town » Meadowlakes » Meadowlakes POA requiring ID for roofers to enter gated city This month we interview Jared Lambert of Meadow Lakes GC who received the 2020 PNW PGA Youth Player Development Award Jared is also the Tournament Director for the Central Oregon Junior Golf Association PGA Professional Since: I started the PGM Program in 2017 and was elected to membership in May of 2020 and he convinced me to go out and try it with him one day In my third-ever round of golf I hit the luckiest shot of my life and made a hole-in-one (Eagle Crest Challenge Course #12 The first place I received instruction was through a summer junior golf camp run by Greg Hanway at Juniper Golf Course in Redmond and after those camps I began taking some private lessons from Greg Later that fall I was in need of some decent equipment and the other instructor at Juniper at the time was kind enough to give me a set of clubs to use all the way until I was playing golf for Corban University I am forever grateful to both Greg and Bob for giving me access to what I needed and the opportunity to get started in this game Without the generosity shown by those PGA Professionals there is no chance I would be where I am today There are a few people who I consider my mentors as a PGA Professional the first person to hire me at 16 years old and the first person to hire me as a PGA Associate at Eagle Crest Resort He taught me so much about the game and the business in my time playing and working for him and demonstrated first-hand the kind of work ethic that it takes to succeed in our industry has been a massive help to me in understanding how to help golfers improve and has always been incredibly encouraging of me as I try to build my career He is someone who has pushed me as a player an instructor and an employee every step of the way Zach Lampert has massively influenced my career and growth as a professional for the last three years at Meadow Lakes He showed me the behind-the-scenes of running a business demonstrated how to stay calm during the crazy moments of running a golf course and gave me the freedom and creativity to start and run all of the player development programs I wanted to at Meadow Lakes and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from him as a boss and mentor Last year as the Teaching Professional at Meadow Lakes introduced a new Golf with the PRO program and reintroduced Meadow Lakes’ Junior Club Championship or are you looking forward to growing the most in 2021 I am definitely most proud Golf with the PRO I started it because I had too many juniors coming back every week for lessons I fell in love with golf because of the fun of being on the golf course and I wanted to create something that would push the kids to go out and play more often The hope was that it would lead to kids creating friendships with one another and golfing with each other outside of Golf with the PRO I thought I might get three or four to show up and allowed me to get paid to go play golf I will be introducing all of the above programs to my new facility in 2021 and hope to continue to develop junior golf in subsequent years My goal is to become someone who grows the game and introduces golf to juniors just like my local PGA Professionals did for me fifteen years ago The Pacific Northwest PGA Section is a 501(c)(6) non-profit association founded in 1922 The Section includes 1,300 PGA Members and Associates in Washington Our mission is to serve the PGA Professionals in the Northwest and grow the game of golf (360) 456-6496[email protected] (EAST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The public is invited to enjoy the 57th Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show now on display in the hall galleries of the main building at Meadow Lakes Senior Living featuring more than 280 works of art created by New Jersey artists over the age of 60 Artists from 19 of New Jersey's 21 counties have work on display in this year's exhibit with artwork by professional and non-professional artists in 11 categories (acrylic was juried by a three-person judges’ panel of professional artists who selected first- second- and third-place winners and honorable mentions in each category exhibiting artists range in age from 60 to 93 Edward Garvey’s (Atlantic County) oil painting and Joan Capaldo’s (Hunterdon County) watercolor painting caps a year of county-based Senior Citizen Art Shows throughout the state The show is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays Groups of six or more are asked to contact Meadow Lakes in advance by calling 609-448-4100 The New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show is a project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage It receives additional support from the County of Mercer Meadow Lakes (a Springpoint Senior Living Community) and the New Jersey Association of Area Agencies on Aging Joseph Rowland said the sheriff’s office isn’t disclosing the manner of death of Hernandez ADELINO — A single vehicle crash in Adelino on N.M is being investigated as a homicide by the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called out to the crash in the 2500 block of N.M four-door 2003 Honda sedan had crashed through the fence of a residence and then into a tree on a neighboring property was found dead in the car with a head injury The preliminary report of the incident noted “both the front passenger and entire rear seat to be filled with various items.” “We’re not disclosing that information to let us conduct a better investigation,” Rowland said “When people give statements and we do interviews we can better know who’s telling the truth.” The scene was processed overnight Friday by the sheriff’s office and the New Mexico State Police The Office of the Medical Investigator transported Hernandez to its facility for further investigation VCSO is asking for the public’s help with information in regards to the incident Call Detective Porfie Baca at 505-866-2400 with any information LOS LUNAS — A proposed shopping center could bring some big changes and big names to Los Lunas west of Interstate 25 — if developers and the village are able to come to an agreement (Editor’s Note: The following agendas should be considered draft agendas until 72 hours prior to the meetings.) LOS LUNAS — The Los Lunas Library is cooking up an exciting community initiative aiming to celebrate and connect the community through the rich culinary traditions of Valencia County Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Nick Duran (from left) relaxes in the waters of the Guadalupe River with Duane Aitken 1-year-old Maddie Aitken and her mother Ashley Elliott on Friday in an area once much deeper that could see a return with Seguin City Council’s recent pledge to spend up to $5 million to help restore Meadow Lake A sign at Max Starcke Park gives visitors details about Meadow Lake on Friday Seguin City Council recently supported a resolution to provide $5 million to help restore the lake A group of Seguin residents take a dip in the Guadalupe River to beat the heat Friday in an area of the river that used to be much deeper and that could see levels rise with a recent Seguin City Council pledge of about $5 million to help restore Meadow Lake but that could change after Seguin City Council's recent vote in support of a resolution to donate up to $5 million to help restore the lake in Seguin The level of the Guadalupe River is evidently low Friday along a stretch of Meadow Lake that could receive $5 million in help from Seguin City Council to restore the lake to its former glory The city of Seguin plans to pitch in $5 million to help restore one of the drained Guadalupe River Valley Lakes system lakes dubbed “the people’s lake.” “If we look at just the property tax issue alone that justifies $5 million,” Seguin City Councilman Paul Gaytan said “We heard today that there’s going to be about a 50% decrease in property values if we don’t save this lake this $5 million is not something that’s just made up That is the number that we will lose if we don’t do something about it.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Dalondo Moultrie is the assistant managing editor of the Seguin Gazette. You can e-mail him at dalondo.moultrie@seguingazette.com in 2023 along the Guadalupe Valley Lakes system there are no recent results for popular images Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning Home » News » News By Town » Meadowlakes » Meadowlakes voters approve $7.5M bond