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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Alamogordo man believes he was bitten by shark off North Carolina coast
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is back home and recovering after a wild encounter during a family vacation in North Carolina landed him in a hospital. Story continues below Entertainment: First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque Community: Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son Environment: What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon? Sean Barton was visiting family in North Carolina when the fun day at Sunset Beach turned dangerous on Wednesday. 'I just got done riding a wave, standing up, I felt something bite down on calf-shin region, just bite down on my leg and then let go pretty quickly there after,' said Sean Barton. He said the adrenaline kicked in. 'Immediately I thought, 'I think I just got bit by a shark and I think I should probably get out of the water now,'' said Barton. He yelled for his nieces to get out of the water and ran onshore. Barton said his brother-in-law, a former Air Force EMT, patched him up on the beach chairs while his sister called 911. 'Overall, pretty scary. I'm glad it was me and not any of my nieces or any of the kids playing in the water. And definitely lucky that it wasn't a lot worse than it could've been,' said Barton. Barton ended up in the hospital with 11 stitches. Sunset Beach Fire Department also put out a release warning people about a potential shark in the water. 'You really never expect something like this to happen, especially when you look at the statistics. So, I don't know if it's necessarily a reason to fear the water, but you definitely have to respect that you're in the habitat of some of these creatures,' said Barton. He said this won't keep him from catching another wave. 'Making my way home now, back to the desert, maybe away from the ocean a little bit. I'll definitely be back in the water at some point in the near future,' said Barton. He has to have his stitches in for 10 more days. According the the Florida Natural History Museum, last year the U.S. had 28 confirmed unprovoked shark bite incidents which is 60% of bites worldwide. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Meals on Wheels threatened by federal cuts
May 28—Cuts in federal grant funding pose new challenges to programs at Barton Community College. The challenges and possible solutions were discussed at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting when Director of Grants Krystall Barnes reported. These include finding new funding for RSVP/AmeriCorps, whose federal funding has been reduced by $400 million nationwide. "We lost our RSVP funding," Barnes said, adding, "It was a big cut nationwide. More than 1,000 programs were cut nationwide." Barton has been a sponsor of the program for 49 years and is supportive of the program, Barnes said. The college provides support such as office space for the local director. "I talked to Linn Hogg who has been running our program for 14 years," she said. Hogg knows directors regionally and nationwide, and the consensus is that rural programs were harder hit than urban programs. "Over 1,200 meals on wheels are delivered every month (in our area). This is big for our seniors." Solutions Barnes said the Barton Foundation is taking the lead to secure future funding and support. It is working with other foundations and community partners such as United Way to find ways to collaborate to keep those services going. The college is looking for new local, corporate, foundation and federal grant opportunities. Barton President Dr. Marcus Garstecki said these are critical services. "I appreciate what people are doing to keep it going." TRIO programs Barnes said funding for federal TRIO programs is also in jeopardy. They are also targeted for elimination in the federal administration's proposed 2026 "skinny budget" that the House of Representatives passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Senate has not yet voted on the act and the final version could change. "They have to go through that whole process of examining everything," Barnes said. TRIO programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and serve first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities. There were 800 programs across the United States. Barton has four: —Barton County Upward Bound (BCUB) serves 60 students a year. —Central Kansas Upward Bound (CKUB) serves 60 students a year. —Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) serves 1,000 students in a 35-county area — not just Barton's service area. —Student Support Services (SSS) serves 200 students a year. Vice President Mark Dean said Congress has already allocated the money for these multi-year grants but it's being held. CKUB is the program that comes up first and Barnes said there have been some reassurances that the funds may be awarded. "We have to wait and see. They really don't have any answers for us yet." "There's obviously an appetite in DC to cut these programs," Garstecki said, noting first-generation students are more successful with assistance that TRIO can provide. "Hopefully we can continue to work through it." Barnes concluded that the fate of federal grants continues to change and she may learn more any day. "We are taking it day by day." Barton's proposed solutions to the new challenges are to advocate at the local, federal and state levels. Advocates are creating awareness of TRIO programs' impact on students. Barnes maintains contact with and receives guidance from the Council for Opportunities in Education (COE) and the national TRIO program. Among other things, they are collecting success stories from alumni. Other grants Barnes' report was on grant programs also included the Adult Education & Family Literacy Act, funded by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) via the U.S. Department of Education. Adult Ed helps clients earn GED, and offers assistance such as tutoring services and job referrals. It helped 120 students this year. Carl Perkins CTE (Career Technical Education) grants are applied for every year through the Department of Education. KBOR offers short-term grants. Recent funding paid for state-of-the-art equipment, such as an ambulance simulator for the Nursing Department and the APEX Officer virtual reality (VR) system for the Criminal Justice Department. The Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) is funding community digital literacy through Barton's Workforce Training and Community Education (WTCE) Division. The Kansas Arts Council supported the Barton County "Nutcracker" performance. There are also partnerships with Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University. The Classroom to Classroom project with FHSU helps recruit future teachers from rural areas. Students start with scholarships at Barton before they transfer to Fort Hays. Both FHSU and K-State partnerships help Barton offer support for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. Barnes noted that Barton has an active STEM club that was created through this grant. For clarification, Linn Hogg is director of the Volunteers in Action (VIA) of Central Kansas and AmeriCorps Seniors Programs. RSVP, formerly the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, and has been replaced in Great Bend by VIA. Other services provided are medical transportation, Medicare counseling and AARP tax preparation.
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
New 2025 Pill carnival queen and her attendants chosen
Pill Carnival will take place on Monday, August 25, with the traditional carnival float leading the way. Created by Newport florist Ann Barton, the float includes the queen and her attendants, court ladies and flower girls. Judging for the carnival queen contest took place at Pill Harriers Club, with the Argus taking part. Mrs Barton thanked all those who applied and took part in the event on Sunday. The winners are as follows. Carnival Queen: Samarah Yasmin Kaid, 15. Attendants: Lowri Jones and Mya Elise Webbe, 15. Court ladies: Kaysha Evans, Eliza Lewis, Amaya Hussain, Lacey Hooper, Chaya Breeds, Amelia Rose, Kelsey Cuthbert. Flower Girls: Lavayah Taylor, Mila Cuthbert, Kaydn Givvons, Ivy Bless Breeds. Pill Carnival will include a parade, food stalls and funfair. Openings for food and craft stalls are available now and traders are asked to contact Danielle Hadden on 07896921462 for more information about this. Groups that would like to take part in the parade itself are asked to reach out to Ann Barton on 07543433342.
Western Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire defendants in courts across Wales and England
The five defendants were accused of drug possession, drug-driving, and failing to identify drivers who were alleged to have committed driving offences. Their cases were heard in courts in Cardiff, Cwmbran, Aldershot, London, and Carlisle. For the latest crime and court news for west Wales, you can join our Facebook group here. Here's a round-up of the cases. HANNAH WINTERTON, 24, of Chapel Row in Llangwm, was driving on the M4 at Cardiff whilst under the influence of cannabis. Winterton was driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the westbound M4 between junctions 32 and 33 on October 26. When tested, she recorded having 5.9 micrograms of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre (µg/L) of blood. The legal limit – to exclude accidental exposure – is 2µg/L. She pleaded guilty to drug-driving at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on May 2, and was banned from driving for 14 months. Winterton must also pay a £120 fine, £85 in costs, and a £48 surcharge. MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY, of Gorsewood Drive in Hakin, has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 for not identifying a driver who was accused of a driving offence in Hampshire. The Port Authority was alleged to have failed to give information to Hampshire Police relating to identity of the driver of a Nissan Juke, who was suspected of having committed a driving offence. It pleaded guilty at Aldershot Magistrates' Court on April 28, and was ordered to pay a £660 fine, £110 in costs, and a £260 surcharge. JOHN ASHBY, now 38, of Laws Street in Pembroke Dock, was caught in London with LSD and cannabis. Ashby was alleged to have been in possession of the drugs at Victoria Station at August 31. He pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 30, and was fined £100. A forfeiture and destruction order was made for the drugs. ANDREW BARTON, 58, of Rickeston, outside Milford Haven, failed to identify a driver accused of a motoring offence. Barton was accused of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a Seat who was alleged to have committed a driving offence in Cumbria. He pleaded not guilty, but was found guilty at Carlisle Magistrates' Court on May 2. Barton was fined £300 and was ordered to pay £325 in costs and a £120 surcharge. He also had six points added to his licence. JAMIE WHITE, 34, of Freystrop, has been ordered to pay almost £500 after not identifying a driver. White was accused of failing to give Gwent Police information relating to the identification of the driver of a Volkswagen Caddy who was alleged to have committed a motoring offence. He pleaded guilty using the single justice procedure, and was hit with a £278 fine at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court on May 8. White must also pay £90 in costs and a £111 surcharge, and had six points added to his licence. He avoided a driving ban for accumulating too many points due to the mitigation given to the court.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Drilling Begins on High-Grade Gold & Silver Targets
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD) (Barton or the Company) advises that the attached announcement has been released to the market. A copy of this announcement can be accessed on the ASX website, the investor section of Barton's website, or directly by clicking here. Authorised by the Managing Director of Barton Gold Holdings Limited. For further information, please contact: About Barton GoldBarton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 1.7Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (64.0Mt @ 0.83 g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region's only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.* Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported InformationThe information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy ( AusIMM ), Australian Institute of Geoscientists ( AIG ) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC). The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company's Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted in this announcement, available from the Company's website at or on the ASX website The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "expect", "target" and "intend" and statements than an event or result "may", "will", "should", "would", "could", or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof. * Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 4 March 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 909koz Au (30.8Mt @ 0.92 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 799koz Au (33.2Mt @ 0.75 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources. SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited
