EID will excavate
The Eastern Irrigation District will excavate the soil from a contaminated piece of land in the downtown area and may sell the property some time in the future. The parcel, located across from the Bulletin, was once the location of three residences.
Some 10 years ago, petroleum contaminates were found under the property and the surrounding area. While no source was determined, the EID purchased the land, demolished the homes and instituted remedial efforts to clean up the pollution. | Read Full Story>  |
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Full day of events planned for annual Medieval Faire
A Medieval Feast will be part of this year’s Medieval Faire on Aug. 14 with organizers promising the once-in-a-millennium chance to party like it’s 1099.
Three hundred tickets will be sold for the first-ever event dinner to be run in conjunction with the annual faire. The doors open at 6 p.m. and will include dancing, entertainment, a fundraiser and a medieval meal.
“It’s a great time for corn and vegetables and it’s an eat-with-your-hands affair,” said Kathy Ramer, the event chair.
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Brooks nurse calls an end to 41-year career
A 41-year career in nursing and administration will come to an end for Norma Galloway on Friday when she retires.
The supervisor of acute care started working in the old Brooks hospital, now the Community Cultural Center on May 20, 1969.
The pediatric unit was in need of a supervisor and Hazel Wager, director of nursing, talked her into applying for the job. | | Read Full Story> |
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