fourthofjuly

A federal lawsuit settlement agreed to by the city of St. Louis in 2005 may have been violated when city park rangers, considered park police, destroyed all of the possessions of a camp of homeless people on Thursday morning, according to court records. The agreement settled a lawsuit filed in federal court that accused the city of mistreating homeless people. On page 3 of the agreement, the city and its police agreed to "not destroy, damage, hide or cause to be abandoned the personal property of any ho

I was just absolutely devastated to hear what happened this morning   -Bill Siedhoff

 

Emergency crews were dispatched to Rozzi's Famous Fireworks Friday after reports of an explosion. Initial calls from the business indicated that there was light smoke showing from the building at 11605 Lebanon Road. Crews from the Loveland Symmes Fire Department were headed to the fireworks factory. The Rozzis are known for their elaborate fireworks displays across the country, including events like Riverfest and the Fourth of July celebration in Cincinnati.  

In my 25 years of living and participating in this community I have seen the U.S. Coast Guard called upon to do so many things. Need some muscle to erect large tents for a big local event? Call the Coast Guard.  

Tampa tourism officials are trying to attract a half-dozen international tall ships to Tampa's Channel District for next year's Fourth of July weekend. Visit Tampa Bay officials have talked with diplomatic staffs from nations whose naval academies operate the tall-masted sailing ships, said Steve Hayes, executive vice president of the tourism marketing agency. The ships would dock along Ybor Channel for tours.  

Monday's Pomona council meeting lasted 55 minutes. Brisk? That's a word that describes tea, not Pomona meetings.

Looking for a motion on routine items ...   -Elliott Rothman

 

Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce members will sail on the Queen Mary 2 round-trip from New York to Nova Scotia for five nights over the Fourth of July holiday. Exclusive booking for this cruise is arranged through Warwick Valley chamber member Marci Oakley from Castle Cruises & Travel. Oakley has earned "commodore" status, the highest status granted by the Cunard cruise line, for her knowledge of the Cunard Line ships, including the Queen Mary 2.  

The City Council agreed Tuesday to continue waiving fees for nonprofit and community organizations putting on major events, despite the city's financial hardship. No official motion was necessary, but the council reached a consensus. It has been council practice to consider individual requests from community organizations and nonprofit groups for the waiver of fees for park reservations, traffic control or permit fees ranging from $200 to $40,000.

It's clear that subsidizing these events does have an impact on the General Fund, but it's also clear that these events have a positive impact on the community   -Dan Hobbs

 

Monday's Pomona council meeting lasted 55 minutes. Brisk? That's a word that describes tea, not Pomona meetings.

Looking for a motion on routine items ...   -Elliott Rothman

 

The PGA Tour released its 2010 schedule on Tuesday with a full slate of 37 regular-season events before the FedEx Cup Playoffs.  

The Nevele Grande Resort and Country Club is back on the auction block after a deal for the purchase of the property fell through.