News: Wal-mart Stores, crowd management fatality case

United States Department of Labor
US Department of Labor’s OSHA applauds decision upholding citation against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in crowd management fatality case
March 25, 2011
http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/osha/OSHA20110308.htm


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EARTH HOUR....go beyond the hour

On March 26, at 8:30 pm, individuals and businesses around the world join in the biggest grassroots movement, to turn the lights out for one hour as a display of commitment to save the planet.  World Wildlife Fund is asking to go beyond the hour.  "We have one earth - save it", as Rick would say.

Letter: Funds needed to preserve Spring Pond area

When reading an article in The Salem News this morning, my thoughts went to the children of the camp and how they must feel to have an area they've played in, and learned to love nature through, be torn away.  I have never been to camp in my youth, but can relate what it must be like for a child to love something gifted from nature, and then have it taken away.

The Salem News

Letter:  Funds needed to preserve Spring Pond area

by Leslie Courtemanch, March 23, 2011

salemnews.com/opinion/x449500853/Letter-Funds-needed-to-preserve-Spring-Pond-area

More Galanthas: Snowdrop Flowers

  
 Snowdrop flowers are blooming in the area of the former Fay Garden.  As mentioned in the previous post:  The flower is native to Europe, stretching from the Pyrenees in the west, through France and Germany to Poland in the north, Italy, Northern Greece, Ukraine, and an old European area now in Turkey.  Snowdrops have been introduced and naturalized globally throughout the world.  This may be an import of one of Richard Sullivan Fay's exotic floral treasures, which might have been seen here first in the nation ( www.springpondwoods.com/p/exotic-flora.html ).  In most countries certain species of this flower are threatened.

Galanthas: Snowdrop flower

Snowdrop flowers were sighted by Leslie Courtemanche, while walking the trails.  The flower is native to Europe, stretching from the Pyrenees in the west, through France and Germany to Poland in the north, Italy, Northern Greece, Ukraine, and an old European area now in Turkey.  The flower has been introduced and naturalized globally throughout the world.  This may be an import of one of Richard Sullivan's Fays exotic floral treasures ( www.springpondwoods.com/p/exotic-flora.html ).  In most countries certain species of this flower are threatened.

Thank you Leslie Courtemanche for sharing this image.

Alert: Traffic might extend into quiet neighborhoods of the Fay Estate, Lynn

The Fay Estate neighborhood, off Western Ave, may need to be aware of this...

If the proposal of Lowe's is approved, the beloved camp ground currently located off Highland Ave will be forced to move and could possibly (temporarily?) use the grounds in the rear off Fay's Ave. This will create traffic congestion in a quite neighborhood where there is currently little to none.   400-2000 children will be transported back and forth through the road of Fays Ave.  For those who are used to strolling the peaceful roads, walking with friends, pets or strolling with children, or whose children currently play safely on the roads, using basketball hoops, bicycles or play other sports, please be aware of this possible change highly likely to occur if the deal between Camp Lion and the big-box retailer goes through.   For further inquiry or addressing concerns regarding the possible impact of traffic issues extending into these quiet areas, please contact the City of Lynn Traffic Department or Ward Councilor Trahant, who has done an excellent job in protecting the community regarding this issue from day one.

The camp is currently facing a tremendous challenge in raising millions to rebuild the facilities, if their goal will be accomplished at all.  This is one of the reasons why so many are hoping the camp ground will be able to remain at its current home off Highland Ave.  

Please spread the awareness.


Signed,
 A concerned citizen who has no affiliation with either camp organization.