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15-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Permian honors college bound seniors
May 14—By James Keith Thirty Permian High School seniors announced their plans for higher education Wednesday, signing their letters of intent in the Permian orchestra room as part of Permian's Fine Arts Signing Day. This year's event saw an increase in students planning on majoring or minoring in fine arts programs. Permian orchestra director Todd Berridge said 20 seniors committed to the growing field of study. Berridge said this event has been a great addition to the fine arts programs that helps to reflect the hard work of each and every student. "It just shows that not only are our athletes signing letters of intent to go off to university, but that these guys absolutely will study and work hard too," Berridge said. "Fine arts is a great field with lots of money they like to throw in, and these universities are throwing money out left and right to fill these spots." As fine arts expands, students who do not plan on studying the field are still finding ways to remain involved. Carson Webb, who plans on attending Texas Tech University as a pre-med student, said he hopes to be a part of the school's Goin' Band from Raiderland. "I've wanted to go to Texas Tech since I was seven or eight because my mom was in the Goin' Band, and I wanted to follow her legacy," Webb said. "Along the way I learned that Texas Tech has a good med program as well, and once I learned that I was set." Webb said he felt relieved after signing his letter of intent and hopes to be the best version of himself when he gets to Texas Tech. While many students committed themselves to Texas institutions, Madelyn Linville, who plans on majoring in musical theatre, intends on attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Linville said she was encouraged by a former Permian student who currently attends Berklee. "When I joined Permian Theatre, I realized the stage is exactly where I needed to be," Linville said. "I'm ready to get to Berklee and finally start being a stage actress, start finding jobs, and getting my name out there." Linville said she hopes to end up on broadway and go on tour, and signing her letter of intent is a big step towards that goal. "It felt really good to finally sign my letter," Linville said. "This was a really long process and a really grueling one that took me all the way up until May. It finally felt official to get it on paper."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
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Nutrien paints bullish fertilizer industry picture despite poor Q1 results
By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) -Nutrien offered a bullish outlook for the 2025 global fertilizer market in an analyst call on Thursday, despite issuing disappointing first-quarter results on Wednesday night. Strong global demand combined with supply constraints is driving up prices around the world, said Nutrien's president and CEO, Ken Seitz, who downplayed trade-war impacts. Weather-related delays in the United States and Australia slowed down fertilizer sales, and higher-than-expected natural gas prices pinched first-quarter earnings, but energy prices have declined and global sales have recovered. "Things are going strong," Seitz said. The Saskatoon, Canada-based firm posted an adjusted profit of 11 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, compared with analysts' average estimates of 31 cents, according to data compiled by LSEG. Nutrien shares fell 2.8% to close at C$76.19 in Toronto on Thursday. Despite the earnings miss, Morningstar analyst Seth Goldstein did not find the company's explanation about weather hurting its fertilizer retail business far-fetched. "Look at the first half, not the first quarter," he said, referring to a likely upsurge in fertilizer use by U.S. farmers following a wet early spring. "In my mind the fundamentals are looking great for the fertilizer business." Nutrien expects the global potash business to be 71 million-75 million metric tons in 2025, with industry production capacity the limiting factor rather than demand. Overall fertilizer demand is growing in all markets and spot prices are rising, Seitz said. The increase in U.S. corn acres this year is positive for fertilizer consumption due to that crop's comparatively high nutrient needs. China and India are also expected to have strong demand. The present trade battles around the world, involving the U.S., Canada, China and many other countries, have "not impacted the outlook for our business," Seitz said. Nutrien's Canadian-made products cross the U.S. border without a tariff and its global supply chain has been navigating other tariff regimes. Chris Reynolds, Nutrien's executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said tariffs could affect how fertilizers and chemicals are sourced, but "generally the story is much more about demand." Nutrien executives said they see robust U.S. demand for fertilizers in the second half of 2025, but StoneX analyst Josh Linville sees low corn profitability as a threat, especially for phosphate. "I think there are going to be some struggles," Linville said. "I think we've got a really, really big danger that we're going to see demand slower and lower than what is typical." Farmers might put off fertilizer purchases and application if they face poor returns this fall, Linville said. Nutrien's Brazilian operations continue to be reorganized, with good signs in various areas of business, but agricultural chemicals earnings are "still seeing competition from generics and it's certainly stressing (chemicals) prices," said Reynolds in the call. Nutrien is focused on production improvements, small acquisitions, cost-cutting and noncore divestitures to improve financial performance, Seitz and other executives said. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
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West Point eaglets die after nest knocked down by storm
MADISON TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — The Eagles Nest at West Point has been a beloved bird-watching spot for years, bringing people from across northeast Ohio to see the bald eagle pair and their eaglets. During Tuesday's severe weather, tragedy struck, knocking the nest from the tree. The two eaglets did not survive. 'There's two babies there, a little over a month old,' said Reina Linville, a West Point resident. A small crowd of people braved the rain to gather on East Liverpool Road just off Route 11 in West Point to see if the high winds and rain had knocked down the eagle's nest from its perch. Local birdwatchers pointed to a mound of crushed branches and sticks as evidence that it had. 'The parents are okay, but the Eaglets, just the way everything landed, it just didn't work out,' said Jesse Janosik, an officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Birds in Flight Sanctuary and Janosik went on the other side of the marshy spot where the birds made their home to pick up the nest, discovering the dead eaglets as one of the parents watched from the skies. Linville was passing by. She mourned the loss. 'The nest over the years had shifted and fell down, and this year they rebuilt. So, we were excited to see the new babies this year and that they did come back,' Linville said. Linville runs a Facebook group dedicated to watching the birds. She feels they bring the West Point community together. 'As the years have gone by, everybody comes back, as they know. Februrary, early march, the eggs are hatching and they wait for the furry heads to pop up,' Linville said. Ohio has gone from having around a dozen eagle nests in the 90s to now over 1,000, including eight in Columbiana County. Locals hope the birds will display their usual resilience and rebuild. 'The nest here has fallen down before, and they've rebuilt, but hopefully they pick a better tree next time,' Janosik said. 'We're hoping that they come back and rebuild and stay in this area,' Linville said. ODNR took custody of the eaglets, which are protected under a federal act. Janosik wasn't sure what would happen with their remains but says the remains of adult eagles are turned into a repository at the federal government, where they are given to Native American tribes for use in religious ceremonies. ODNR has a map of confirmed eagle nests throughout Ohio on its website. Bald eagles and their nests are protected under both state and federal laws. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-04-2025
- Politics
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Conservation group sues governor over Wildlife Commission appointment
Apr. 24—OLYMPIA — An Olympia-based conservation organization has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Bob Ferguson over his reappointment of Molly Linville to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, arguing Linville cannot hold two elected or appointed positions simultaneously. The Washington Wildlife First Foundation's lawsuit, filed in Thurston County Superior Court on Tuesday, alleges that Linville is ineligible to serve on the commission since she also serves as a member of the Palisades School Board. According to a letter obtained by The Spokesman-Review, Linville resigned from the Palisades School Board. The nine members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission hold six-year terms and are tasked with overseeing the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The commission must include three members from Western and Eastern Washington and three members who can be from anywhere in the state. While membership requires Senate confirmation, members serve as voting members on the commission while awaiting approval. According to her resignation letter, Linville stepped down from the school board Thursday. "Rather than drag the school through the mud and clog up the courts with this lawsuit, I am choosing to step down," Linville wrote, adding that she had "done nothing more wrong than volunteering my time to two entities." The Palisades School District has 29 students and three teachers in Douglas County. Claire Davis, executive director of Washington Wildlife First, said Thursday it was unclear how the resignation would impact the lawsuit. A spokesperson for Ferguson did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday afternoon. Days before the session ends, it is uncertain if the Senate will vote on the nominations before it adjourns on Sunday. The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to hold an executive session on three appointments to the commission on Friday morning. With so little time remaining in the session, the nominations might not be brought to vote before the full Senate. Days before he left office, Jay Inslee nominated Ferry County rancher Lynn O'Connor to Linville's position representing Eastern Washington on the commission. Ferguson announced on April 9 that he had nominated Linville, Jim Anderson and Victor Garcia to the commission, writing in a statement that the three brought "deep and varied experience, as well as unique perspectives to the Fish & Wildlife Commission." The appointment comes after the governor's office reviewed 14 eligible nominations to the commission. Linville, a rancher from Douglas County, was previously appointed to a six-year term by Inslee in 2019. According to Linville's biography provided in Ferguson's announcement, she received a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from the University of Montana and previously worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a wildlife biologist and a refuge manager. While on the commission, Linville has worked with lawmakers on fire suppression in communities not served by a fire district and on fire impacts on rangeland, according to her commission biography. In 2018, Linville received the Redd Fund Award from the Society for Range Management for excellence in range management. The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation filed a similar lawsuit in 2023 after Inslee appointed Commissioner Lorna Smith, who also served on the Jefferson County Planning Commission, to the post. Following the lawsuit, Smith resigned from the planning commission and continues to serve on the wildlife commission. Linville's term will expire on Dec. 31, 2030.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
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Ferguson names three to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
Apr. 8—Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson named three people to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission late Monday afternoon, reappointing two commissioners and bringing on one newcomer. In a news release, Ferguson's office announced it had reappointed commissioners Jim Anderson of Pierce County and Molly Linville of Douglas County, both of whom had terms that expired on Jan. 1. The third appointment went to Victor Garcia of Skagit County, who will replace former commissioner Tim Ragen. The decision came about two months after Ferguson rescinded two January appointments by his predecessor, then-Gov. Jay Inslee — the reappointment of Ragen and the appointment of a Ferry County woman to replace Linville. In pulling back the appointments, Ferguson cited a report from the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, in which people interviewed described the commission as "dysfunctional" and raised concerns about the appointments process. Ferguson said in a statement Monday that the report "raised serious concerns," and that his office believes the appointees announced this week will help address them. "Molly, Jim and Victor offer deep and varied experience, as well as unique perspectives to the Fish and Wildlife Commission," Ferguson said. Barbara Baker, the chair of the commission, said in a statement that she was pleased with the appointments. "I look forward to the work we'll be able to accomplish together on behalf of fish and wildlife conservation in Washington state," Baker said. The news was welcomed by many hunters and anglers who saw Anderson and Linville as more friendly to their interests than other commissioners. Dan Wilson, co-chair of the Washington chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, said in a statement that Anderson and Linville "consistently demonstrated broad, thoughtful engagement on wildlife issues," and that the group is excited to work with Garcia. "With deep respect for our wildlife and the many communities who care about it, we believe these appointments bring critical experience and balance to a body tasked with making complex, and often contentious, decisions," Wilson said. Others were disappointed in Ferguson's appointments. Claire Loebs Davis, of Washington Wildlife First, said in a statement that her group was disappointed that Ferguson didn't select Ragen for one of the seats, and that they felt it was a betrayal of their trust. Davis said the governor's decision moves the commission "away from the interests and values of Washingtonians, and toward the powerful special interests that have long controlled state fish and wildlife policy." All three of the newly appointed commissioners will begin their six-year terms immediately while they await Senate confirmation. That puts the nine-member body that oversees the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at full strength for the first time since Ferguson rescinded the appointments in early February. Anderson had been serving on the commission in the months since his term ended, but Linville had not — because Inslee had named someone else to her seat, she was sidelined. Ragen, whose term also expired in January, was removed after Ferguson rescinded his reappointment. At the three meetings since, the commission moved forward with seven members. In the meantime, Ferguson's office was interviewing candidates for the three open seats. In the release, Ferguson's office wrote that Linville, Anderson and Garcia were chosen "after an extensive interview process" conducted to evaluate 14 people who applied for the seats over the past year. Anderson has been on the commission since 2019. He lives near Buckley, in Pierce County, and worked for 35 years in natural resource management, including 20 years as executive director of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Linville was also originally appointed to the commission in 2019. She grew up near Reardan on a wheat and barley farm. Now, she and her husband manage a 6,000-acre cattle ranch near Wenatchee. Garcia taught biology and other science courses at schools in Anacortes, Mount Vernon and Ocosta. He's also worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska and as a field biologist.
