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Special Visit To Western New York Park Has Us Emotional

Special Visit To Western New York Park Has Us Emotional

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, 2023-04-27 08:42:39,

The following story could cause you to shed a tear. 

Nelson Kelly loved to play disc golf, and it was a game that he loved. While he had many loves of his life, including his wife Jessica, his child Flynn, and others, who are determined to keep his memory alive — one thing Nelson really loved was disc golf. 

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Back in September 2021, a transport truck tragically struck another vehicle that Nelson Kelly was driving. The crash was horrific, and Nelson Kelly did not survive.

During the pandemic, Nelson shared his love of disc golf with his family members, including his sister, who came up with a unique way to honor Nelson’s life. 

Nelson’s sister created an Instagram account to remember his life. The account is @nelsonkelly952, and the sister wrote in the Instagram bio: “I want to keep his memory alive by sending this disc out into the world.” 

The message on the disc reads:

“This disc is in memory of Nelson Kelly. Please toss this hole for him, then leave on next hole for next player. If found on last hole, please take to a new course. Post pics on IG, #nelsonkelly952.”

The disc started in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, and now it has made its way across the border to one of Western New York’s favorite parks, Chestnut Ridge, thanks to one disc golf player Adam Jacobs. 

Jacobs threw the disc on the last hole at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and since he lives in Buffalo, New York, he decided to bring it back across the border with him. 

Jacobs shared the journey of the traveling disc, just like Nelson’s sister encouraged with her written message. 

“Hope everyone keeps it moving,” Jacobs wrote on Facebook. 

Over 160,000 people have reacted to the post, and many people wanted to see “The Man Behind The Disc,” so they went to the memorial Instagram page to follow the journey of the traveling disc. 

The orange disc originally started at Project 15 near Peterborough, Ontario, which was Nelson’s favorite course. It’s amazing how far it has traveled already!

May the disc travel far and wide and carry the memory of Nelson Kelly with it! 

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Fake Flyer Claims KDL Hosts Drag Reading Time To Confuse Voters

Fake Flyer Claims KDL Hosts Drag Reading Time To Confuse Voters

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, 2023-04-07 08:24:54,

Libraries have been under attack recently in West Michigan by right-wing extremist groups who don’t approve of books and programs that they believe are being hosted in these public spaces.

However, the latest attack on the Kent District Library (KDL) by a group based in Algoma Township is downright false, and misleading.

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Back in January, the Algoma Township Board voted to approve a ballot measure to separate from KDL, which would leave them having to provide their own library solution. Meaning now the citizens of Algoma Township will be headed to the polls to decide it’s fate.

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And there’s one independent group who is spreading misinformation about the ballot measure, in an effort to close the branch. This video from WZZM explains the situation well…

KDL stands by the fact that the events being called out on the flyer never happened, which makes this equally confusing and frustrating for those who are trying fighting to keep their library around.

The flyers that have been sent to homes in the area have a disclaimer saying that they have been paid for by “FH4JE PAC”. The flyer also instructs people to visit the website for the group Forest Hills for Just Education.

So what happens if the people of Algoma Township fall for this flyer? They could really be screwing themselves out of some great benefits that KDL offers. According to a website that KDL has set up, this could happen:

  • If Algoma Township residents vote “no” on the ballot proposal to leave KDL, they will continue to have access to KDL’s Five Star library service, as well as extensive programming by our professional staff. KDL goes beyond the traditional scope of a library to offer a collection of unique items, including Wi-Fi hotspots, bicycles, movies, iPads, GoPro Cameras – even garden seeds. KDL provides innovative and educational programming for all ages.
  • If Algoma Township residents vote “yes” on the ballot proposal to leave KDL, they will no longer have access to all the materials that they would as a KDL patron. For example, Algoma Township residents will not be able to check out items from the digital collection or Beyond Books Collection, and they would lose access to other online databases and resources.

So hopefully, this measure dies just like the lies that are fueling it. Libraries are such an important part of our communities, I’d hate to see some misinformed and uneducated view…

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What Stores Closed in Twin Falls and the Magic Valley in 2022?

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, 2022-12-20 05:55:15,

Hard as it is to believe, the year is coming to an end fast, and soon it will be 2023. As many of us reflect on this past year, it is fair to say that Twin Falls is not the kindest to many businesses, as stores came and went within a few months, and some that had been open for years and decades closed their doors. As the year begins to wind down, let’s look back on the businesses that won’t make it to 2023 with us. Here are some of the many stores that closed in Twin Falls this year.

Luz Divina Variedades

Luz Divina Variedades is one of a few stores on this list that both opened and closed in the year 2022. The store was a multicultural boutique located on Blue Lakes but sadly saw its doors close a few months after opening. The business continued to stay open online but will be closing the online store at the end of the month. They hope to reopen again sometime next year at a new location, and if they do, we will be sure to let you know. You can still shop online, while products are still in supply.

Sweet T’s

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If you enjoy a good cupcake then Sweet T’s was the place to go. They had a wide variety, they were delicious and they were located on both ends of town. Unfortunately, 2022 is ending on a sour note, as they have decided to sell their equipment and store on Main Street. Hopes are high from customers that they will return in the future, but as of now, the family needed a break and has decided to close their doors. While we much rather have Sweet T’s in town, this will make New Years’ Resolutions a tad easier for 2023.

Disc Golf Distribution Center (DGDC)

Disc Golf Distribution Center or commonly referred to as DGDC, saw its doors close at the end of October, after a ten-year run in Twin Falls. This was the place to go for anything you needed in terms of disc golf or darts, and many were sad to see them close, especially being so conveniently located across from the CSI course. The good news is, that while DGDC does not technically exist anymore, all of their product and their fabulous owner Mike, are over at Toy Town supplying Twin Falls residents with disc golf and dart knowledge and products. Toy Town may be the store to go to now, but everything customers loved about DGDC is still in town.

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What Store Just Reopened in Twin Falls and Where is it Located?

What Store Just Reopened in Twin Falls and Where is it Located?

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, 2022-12-12 06:12:51,

Ever since the pandemic hit, stores in Twin Falls, across Idaho, and the county have had to close their doors as the shutdown from a few years ago has caught up with them. While major companies have had to do layoffs and budget cuts, most have remained to function, while smaller, local stores have had to shut their doors for good. Twin Falls has seen several stores come and go over the last couple of years, and recently a popular store closed in Twin Falls, but unlike others, found an alternative way to stay open, and is once again back up and doing business for the residents of the Magic Valley.

DGDC Reopened in Twin Falls in a New Way

When most stores in Twin close, they stay closed forever, become only online stores, or return years later, but in the case of DGDC, or Disc Golf Distribution Center, that is not the case. The store closed on October 31 of this year, but after only a few weeks, they were reopened at a new location, sort of. Technically DGDC is no longer open, but the owner Mike is working over at Toy Town and has much of his product for sale, and much more. He still is selling darts, disc golf discs, baskets, and dart boards, but has expanded his inventory to much more than that. 

The Second Floor in Toy Town in Twin Falls

Toy Town may be the one selling the products and running things now, but Mike is still there with his knowledge of all things discs and darts to pick his brain. The second floor of Toy Town has often been used for storage but is becoming more of a second-floor hobby store. Other than disc golf and darts, they now are selling models, trains, remote control planes, cars, and even models that move and function. Mike let me know that they are looking for feedback and want to hear what customers in the area would like them to carry, and are listening to the public on what to bring in. As more is brought in, they will expand throughout the upstairs, in the hopes of having a large area dedicated to hobbies that the residents in the Magic Valley are into. 

DGDC may no longer truly be open, but Toy Town has Mike and all the merchandise, the only thing missing is the name. The next time you are in search of anything you need for darts, or disc golf, or perhaps you are looking for a remote control car, plane, or a model, then make sure to head over to Toy Town. If you don’t have kids, you may never have been in or thought to go inside, but there is something for all ages, and a reason to pay a visit. Stop by Toy Town today and head…

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