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The Onion
27-05-2025
- General
- The Onion
Grade School's Gifted Program Admits Kids Who Can Emotionally Handle Time Away From iPad
NASHUA, NH—Providing enrichment activities for students with abilities that set them apart from their peers, the gifted program at Middlebrook Elementary only admits kids who can emotionally handle time away from their iPads, school officials confirmed Tuesday. 'Our gifted and talented program is an elite option that is definitely not for everyone,' said principal Terri Van Euler, adding that the 'highly rigorous' academic environment was best for middle schoolers with the attention skills needed to make it through long stretches without watching videos or playing online games. 'Students who excel in this program will be expected to spend time reading or doing math problems without looking at a tablet screen for 30 or sometimes 40 minutes at a time. These are skills that even adults may struggle with, but this is the kind of sacrifice and concentration that we expect from those enrolled.' Van Euler added that teachers had ensured their gifted Middlebrook kids would remain happy and well socialized by giving them free access to their phones and Apple watches at all times.
The Courier
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of victims owed £1m after Fife motorhome fraud won't receive a penny
Retired victims and creditors of a St Andrews company, some of whom were fleeced of their life savings, will not see a penny of the £1 million owed to them. St Andrews Motorhomes was liquidated after crooked Christine Galloway defrauded multiple customers of nearly £350,000. The final report from the firm handling the liquidation process has revealed more than £1m was owed to 63 creditors. Staff left jobless when the company closed suddenly in 2018 will also not receive wages owed. Galloway, whose last known address is in the Welsh town of Rhyl, was jailed for 12 months in 2023 after admitting the large-scale deception. She spent two years acting as a broker to dupe motorhome owners into handing over their vehicles for her to sell on. Galloway was using the money she made from the sales to prop up her failing business and failed to hand money made through the sale of the vehicles back to her victims. In one case, a customer had no idea Galloway had already sold their vehicle until they spotted it being driven along the motorway in front of them. The final report before the company is completely wound-up has been published by Claire Middlebrook, of Middlebrook's Business and Recovery. In it, she details how the final stages of the liquidation process played out. A family member of the buyer of Galloway's home bought the commercial premises for £110,000 in 2024. 'There was interest expressed from a family member of the purchaser of Ms Galloways residential property in acquiring the commercial property,' the administrator's report said. 'In conjunction with the secured lender an offer of £170,000 had been accepted. 'This offer was subject to the approval of planning permission which unfortunately was not granted. 'The potential purchaser reconsidered his position and submitted a reduced offer of £110,000 for consideration by the secured lender.' Funds received was just over £89,000 after costs and went to the secured creditor. A total of 63 creditors submitted claims on money owed to them, totalling £1,028,249. The report adds: 'Due to the level of realisations, it has not been possible to issue a distribution to the non preferential creditors in this matter.' Galloway also had a director's loan of £58,600, from Bank of Scotland. This was pursued by the administrators but because she petitioned for her own bankruptcy, this could not be recovered. The liquidators fees were £69,000. Galloway, formerly of Pitscottie, Cupar, was initially accused of gaining more than £750,000 from customers by selling 26 motorhomes and 11 caravans without passing on the money. However, the Crown accepted her guilty plea to fraudulently obtaining the lesser amount from a dozen clients between 2016 and 2018. She was ordered to forfeit only £2,000 in assets by a sheriff at a later hearing. Galloway was banned from being a company director in 2020 after the company's collapse.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Lafayette police honor Jolivette and Middlebrook in Memorial Week
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — It's Police Memorial Week, and the Lafayette Police Department has honored two fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. When it comes to remembering Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette and Cpl. Michael Middlebrook, the Lafayette Police Department, has a saying, 'Lost but never forgotten,' to keep their memory and legacy of service alive. A memorial wall dedicated to Sr. Cpl. Jolivette and Cpl. Middlebrook is displayed at the Lafayette Police Department Precinct 4. 'It is a loss for our department, but we will never forget them,' and it's a way to remember and honor all Jolivette and Middlebrook did while serving their community.' said Sgt. Robin Green 'We appreciate their dedication and their sacrifice, and so this memorial is very special for that reason.' Nyjal Hurst indicted in connection with the death of Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now When it comes to remembering Jolivette and Middlebrooke, Cpt. Thaddeus Sices said he worked closely with Sr. Cpl. Jolivette as both his captain and sergeant. He said it was an honor to work with Jolivette and remembers how much the community loved him. 'Segus was well-liked in his community. You know, he exemplified our mission statement. He operated with a sense of courage, dedication, compassion, and integrity. He was very well-liked by his peers, and every assignment that he was given, he always completed,' Sices said Sgt. Green said Cpl. Middlebrook is remembered for his heart for people, especially how he cared for the less fortunate. She said there were many times Middlebrook would go to convenience stores and see if they had food that was not expired, but they were taking it off the shelf. 'He wouldn't allow them to throw it away. He would take that food, and he would pass it out to the homeless just to make sure that they had something to eat.' Green said. LPD said both Jolivette and Middlebrooke will forever be in their hearts as they celebrate police memorial week. Latest news Lafayette police honor Jolivette and Middlebrook in Memorial Week LPSS teachers get salary raise, starting at $50K St. Landry Evangeline Sexual Assault Center loses funding Hot & Dry Days Through the Weekend With Showers Possible Next Week… Father condemns Lafayette teachers after allegedly assaulting a student Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
LPSS teachers get salary raise, starting at $50K
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– The Lafayette Parish School Board has reached a decision to increase pay for all teachers within the parish. With the item approved, teachers would receive a starting salary of $50,000, which is $2,000 more than any other starting pay in the district. These salary increases are from savings in LPSS' budget from the district office optimization and consolidation and staffing adjustments. This comes after feedback was received from two teacher focus groups, four informational meetings at school sites, and multiple advisory panels about the impact of the increase in salary. In addition to this, there will also be stipends for clubs and organizations, teacher assignments, playoff stipends, and stipends for meeting certain student performance standards. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Other pay incentives for teachers included compensation for working extended seasons, compensation for working with student clubs and organizations, and compensation for teachers who teach courses with state assessments. Lafayette police honor Jolivette and Middlebrook in Memorial Week LPSS teachers get salary raise, starting at $50K St. Landry Evangeline Sexual Assault Center loses funding Hot & Dry Days Through the Weekend With Showers Possible Next Week… Father condemns Lafayette teachers after allegedly assaulting a student Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
