Empty desks at Alexandria City High School (staff photo by James Cullum) Alexandria City Public Schools is in the initial stages of organizing a collective bargaining effort for thousands of its employees. The school system has more than 2,400 employees and pays $11.6 million in salaries, with funds approved by the City Council. That means …
Author Archives: Captain Mike
Buena Vista Prepping for December 3 Christmas Opening – by Ark Valley Voice Staff – The Ark Valley Voice
It’s holiday time in the Central Colorado Rockies, and there probably isn’t any other town in the region that loves to celebrate Christmas as much as Buena Vista. The festivities kick off on Saturday, December 3, with recreation, adventure, shopping, and pictures with Santa, topped off at dusk with the 2022 BV Parade of Lights. …
Missouri’s Christmas tree farms are prepping for their busy season – Newstalk KZRG – NewsTalk KZRG
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Missouri’s Christmas tree farms are preparing for a merry and bright holiday season. Don Nelson, with Delaware Town Christmas Tree Farm near Nixa, talks about what goes into getting the perfect tree at his farm… “You give folks a handsaw and usually there has been no trouble with one of the members …
Prepping for the holidays – Newton Daily News – Newton Daily News
Crisp, brisk air and sparkling frost signal the start of the holiday season each year. But for local shop owners, preparing for their busiest months began well before the first holly was hung. Finding out the up-and-coming trends, purchasing the perfect holiday gifts and staging their stores is a year-long process to help make shoppers …
Continue reading “Prepping for the holidays – Newton Daily News – Newton Daily News”
Here’s How One Retailer Is Prepping for the Black Friday Cyber Onslaught – CNET
The Black Friday weekend is traditionally one of the biggest of the year for online sales, but those sales hinge on the ability of retailers to keep their e-commerce sites going and to fend off threats from cybercriminals. The stakes are undoubtedly high for retailers, as well as all kinds of companies, and so are …
Continue reading “Here’s How One Retailer Is Prepping for the Black Friday Cyber Onslaught – CNET”
The DECC Is Prepping For Thanksgiving – FOX 21 Online
Thousands of people expected for Thursday’s annual meal November 23, 2022 DULUTH, Minn — It’s a job that some people may not like. For others it’s the exact opposite John McDonald, a chef at Mid Coast Catering is one person who enjoys potato peeling. McDonald said, “There’s something Zen about peeling potatoes, you know, it …
Continue reading “The DECC Is Prepping For Thanksgiving – FOX 21 Online”
Mt. Southington prepping for busy ski season – Eyewitness News 3
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) – As temperatures go downhill into the winter months, ski and snowboarding resorts are ready to thrive. Eyewitness News stopped by Mt. Southington to see how they’re getting ready. “It’s just really fun in the snow but I don’t like being cold but I don’t feel cold when I ski,” said Ella …
Continue reading “Mt. Southington prepping for busy ski season – Eyewitness News 3”
Salvation Army of NWLA prepping to feed 1,200 people for Thanksgiving – KSLA
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana is preparing to feed at least 1,200 people this Thanksgiving. The organization is asking for donations of ingredients or premade side dishes in order to make this meal successful. Organizers are asking for mac n’ cheese, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, and rolls. Meals will …
Continue reading “Salvation Army of NWLA prepping to feed 1,200 people for Thanksgiving – KSLA”
High school students feel they have start prepping now for their prospective careers – WITN
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WITN) – WITN hosted a booth at a high school career fair and was told by students, that they feel the pressure more now, more than ever when it comes to thinking about their future. Southside High School gave students an opportunity to ask employees in various professions questions so students could have …
Prepping some ‘Albuquerque Turkey’ – Albuquerque Journal
Kindergartners laugh as they perform “Albuquerque Turkey,” a song they’ve been practicing in preparation for Thanksgiving, at Sierra Vista Elementary School on Friday. The song had students dancing and gobbling, and their music teacher says she’s sure they’ll be singing it constantly for their family next Thursday. (Chancey Bush/Albuquerque Journal) Camilo, 5, smiles after singing …
Continue reading “Prepping some ‘Albuquerque Turkey’ – Albuquerque Journal”