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Codelco Sees Copper Surplus on Weakening U.S., Europe (Update1)
Published October 14, 2008, 9:30 am, Bloomberg
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Codelco , the world's biggest copper producer, will invest $1.8 billion next year, maintaining record spending even as weaker U.S. and European economies lead to the first global surplus of the metal since 2003.
Vandalism reported at Melrose, Albany schools
Published October 14, 2008, 8:40 am, Melrose Beacon
Vandalism was reported at the Melrose Public Elementary and High Schools at 7:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, which had occurred sometime between 1 and 2 a.m., according to the school surveillance system.
Freeport man injured in accident
Published October 14, 2008, 8:39 am, Melrose Beacon
Oct. 6 - 8:50 a.m. Elmer Henry Elfering, 95, Freeport, was driving his 2000 Chevrolet Lumina westbound on County Rd. 157, when he lost control of the vehicle and went into the south ditch, two miles east of Melrose.
Dist. 740 voters will have referendum on Nov. 4 ballot
Published October 14, 2008, 8:39 am, Melrose Beacon
Superintendent Tom Rich and Melrose Area Public School Dist. 740 Board Chair Kathie Dziengel appeared before the Melrose City Council Thursday, Oct. 22, to provide information on the referendum issue.
Octoberfest in Freeport
Published October 14, 2008, 8:38 am, Melrose Beacon
Mild temperatures, a blue sky and a number of activities highlighted the 2008 Freeport Octoberfest Saturday, Oct. 4 on Main Street. The event was kicked off with Mass, followed by a chance to participate in or view various displays or various activities.
Melrose City Office hours to change
Published October 14, 2008, 8:36 am, Melrose Beacon
Beginning Dec. 1 the Melrose City Offices will begin closing at 4:30 p.m. That is one half hour earlier than the present hours. At the meeting it was stated the employees would cut their lunch breaks by 30 minutes.
Stories, photos being collected for coming book: Can you help?
Published October 14, 2008, 8:36 am, Melrose Beacon
This article was penned by Alan Matchinsky, who claims both Melrose and Big Birch Lake as his hometown. Alan is soliciting help with a project of bringing Weckwerth's Resort/Nohner's Resort back to life in the form of a book, "Modern Cabins, Boats, Motors, and Bait."
Beacon Bits
Published October 14, 2008, 8:36 am, Melrose Beacon
More than 1,000 people enjoyed a delicious pork dinner as a kickoff to National Pork Month, at the VFW Club. It was an "all you can eat" dinner for $1.50, and 2,363 pork sandwiches were eaten, along with baked beans with bacon, cole slaw, applesauce and beverages.
Fishing report October 14, 2008 AUSTIN — Here is the fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife ...
Published October 14, 2008, 8:12 am, Wilson County News
BRAUNIG Water stained; 80 degrees. Black bass are slow to fair on crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms in reeds and near the jetty and dam. Striped bass are fair on liver and shad near the pier and at Dead Tree Point, and on silver and gold spoons and marble spinnerbaits near the jetty and dam.
Liberia: "I Would Have Destabilized Ivory Coast" - Edward Slanger Tells TRC
Published October 14, 2008, 7:32 am, AllAfrica.com
Mr. Edward Slanger, the man who admitted killing Thomas Quowonkpa, former Commanding General of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) during an abortive invasion in 1985, says he would have destabilized neighboring Ivory Coast if he had the means to do so.
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