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Robin Autopilot and Weed Man Form Partnership

Ranked as the eighth-largest company on the 2020 Lawn & Landscape Top 100, based on 2019 revenue, Weed Man has provided high-quality lawn care services for 50 years. The company expanded into the robotic mowing business when it launched TurfBot in 2018 to test the concept, recognizing the benefits of offering battery-powered and emissions-free robotic mowing services to customers. TurfBot currently operates in three locations and plans for aggressive expansion plans in 2022.

"We are proud to partner with Weed Man, which has a long and outstanding history as a pioneer and leader in the North American market for lawn care services," said Logan Fahey, chief executive officer of Robin Autopilot. "We are creating a strong new force in the lawn and landscaping market that will help both of our companies continue our growth as we provide more customers with the opportunity to adopt robotic mowing technology."

"Robin Autopilot was the obvious choice for us in our search for a partner with cutting-edge technology and expertise that would help us grow in the exciting robotic mowing industry," said Jennifer Lemcke, chief executive officer of Weed Man. "We believe robotic mowing has a bright future, and we look forward to working with Robin to continue the transformation of the lawn care industry through the wide-ranging environmental and economic benefits of this new technology."

About Robin Autopilot Robin Autopilot's software platform provides solutions to enable landscapers to begin offering robotic mowing to their customers by providing software to manage their fleet and jobs, training and educational materials for their staff and customers, marketing collateral to expand their customer base, and finally, innovative products to simplify the installation and management of robotic mowers. Robotic mowers are battery-powered, programmable, and energy- and cost-efficient. They can be used daily to keep a lawn trimmed to a precise length, resulting in a more attractive landscape with pollution-reducing benefits equivalent to replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. This allows landscapers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable and eco-friendly lawn care solution than traditional gas-powered mowing and also results in a healthier lawn. The automated mowers also offer significant relief for landscape service providers who are challenged by a lack of available workforce in many markets.

About Weed Man Based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, Weed Man has provided high-quality lawn care services since 1970. During that time, the company has grown from its Canadian roots into an international network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises providing services that produce lush green lawns for homeowners in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Weed Man's environmentally responsiblelawn care programs and services focus on a well-balanced, high-quality fertilization program first, which in turn produces the thickest, healthiest lawn possible. From lawn fertilization to weed control, integrated pest management, and everything in between, Weed Man has a lawn care program for every lawn.

For more information, contact: Ellen Bruno, VP, Operations 574-524-0364 [emailprotected]

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If you own or plan to buy a home security camera or smart doorbell camera, you need a place to hold all of the footage it captures. That means you need to decide where video will be saved once the camera captures it, because where the video goes determines how long it lasts, how secure it is, what it costs, and how easy it is to access.

There are two types of video storage for Wi-Fi security cameras. Local storage saves all your video recordings in the camera, on a networked device, or even on network-attached storage (NAS)so all your video stays local, inside your home. Cloud storage is the other option, in which the camera transfers all your recordings over the internet to store them on servers that you can access from almost anywhere (thats what the cloud part refers to).

We suggest that most people use cloud storage for their security cameras, or that they select cameras offering both local and cloud options (such as our current top-two indoor camera picks). Although local storage is usually cheap (just the cost of the memory card), and in going local you dont have to worry about who might potentially view your footage, there are a few specific reasons we recommend only those cameras that offer some type of cloud service.

If you merely want to spot mice running across the kitchen counter or view what your dog is doing during the day, local storage should be just fine. However, if someone breaks into your home and steals the camera cardor the whole camerayou wont have a record of the incident.

Cloud storage keeps all your footage safely away from prying eyes (or hands). Of course, if the power goes out, if a child yanks the power cord, or someone simply steals your camera, youre out of luck no matter what type of storage you use. However, cloud storage at least ensures that you have a video clipright up until your camera shuts downthat you can view in an app or a web browser.

Every type of storage option has limits. If you use local storage, youre limited by the amount of space on the memory card or NAS device. For example, the Eufy 2K Indoor Cam can support a microSD card up to 128 GB, which provides enough space to hold about 30 hours of 2K-resolution video or 36 hours worth at 1080p resolution. Wyze recommends using a 32 GB card with the Wyze Cam v2; that translates to 48 hours of 1080p video or 168 hours of 720p video. That may sound like a lot, but it can disappear quickly depending on how often your camera gets motion triggersyou may end up having hours of clips of you mowing the lawn, say, or of kids playing in the family room. Typically when a card hits its limit, the camera automatically deletes the oldest video clips to make room for new oneswhich means if you arent checking it once or twice a week, you may miss something.

With a cloud storage plan, you think in terms of time instead of storage size. For instance, Wyzes Cam Plus service stores your footage for 14 days (your recordings delete automatically after that). Although most cloud storage plans dont support 24/7 recording (Googles Nest Aware being a notable exception), Wyze says you could theoretically store 14 days of 24/7 video clips if your camera is constantly being triggered to record.

It often pays towell, pay. Companies want to get you on the hook for that recurring revenue, so they often include exclusive features and other perks to entice new subscribers and keep existing customers happy.

For instance, for $2 per month per camera (or $15 annually), Wyzes Cam Plus service includes person detectionso your camera can be more selective when it records clips and sends you alerts. Similarly, the Arlo Smart service provides people, vehicle, and package alerts, as well as activity zones. And some cameras, like those from the Google Nest line or newer Arlo models, dont provide any type of storage, person alerts, or the ability to share clips without a subscription.

Although were never eager to subscribe to yet another paid service, we think cloud storage for security cameras is a service worth having, even if you dont use it 365 days a year. Compared with most service fees, the pricing for cloud storage tends to be relatively low. Current cloud plans cost anywhere from $2 to $6 per month for a single camera (and usually offer a discount for multiple cameras) and include several privacy and safety features.

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In Loving Memory: Obituaries Dec. 21-27, 2020

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Obituary for James Kenneth Ken Wix

The family of Ken Wix request that everyone attending visitation and funeral services to please abide by social distancing guidelines and to wear a facial mask.

The lounge area of the funeral home will be closed, and any food items brought will be taken home by the family.

James Kenneth Ken Wix, 62, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday December 24, 2020 at Skyline Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday December 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Jennifer Glover officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Ken was born May 2, 1958 in Springfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an airplane mechanic. He studied Aeronautics at Nashville State Technical College. Ken worked as a maintenance supervisor for Carpenter Specialty Steel and was a member of MOPAR Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Owners Only. He loved Hot Rod Dodges, and both playing and listening to music.

Ken is survived by is wife of 21 years: Shelia Elliott Wix of Springfield, by his son and daughter-in-law: Fred and Jo Wix of Hendersonville, by his daughters and son-in-law: Amanda and Ty Scott of Belle Chasse, LA, and Ashley Wix of Springfield, by his parents: J.L. and Juanita Lemons Wix of Springfield, by his stepchildren: R.J. Douglas of Springfield, Rachael (Alex) Niven of Hoenwald, by his brothers and sister-in-law: Michael and Patricia Wix of Manchester, and David Wix of Springfield, and by 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cinco de MOPAR and all donations may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

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Obituary for J.W. Nicholson

J.W. Nicholson, age 77 of Pleasant View, Tennessee died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home.

He was born on March 7, 1943 in Pleasant View, Tennessee to the late Bob Taylor and Willie Mai Jeanette Nicholson. He was an excellent, hard-working tobacco farmer and enjoyed every minute of time he spent raising his crops. He also enjoyed collecting memorabilia of Elvis Presley and The Wizard of Oz.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 granddaughters; 4 brothers; and 5 sisters.

J.W. is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Nicholson; sons, David Nicholson, Terry (Melinda) Nicholson, and Richie (Tina) Nicholson; daughter, Mandy Buyukolmez; 2 brothers; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

The family chose cremation and there are no services planned at this time.

Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146

Obituary for Joyce Marie Waller

Joyce Marie Waller age 78 of Nashville passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was a faithful servant and loved the Lord, and her Tennessee Titans.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Lewis Waller, Sr.; daughter, Diane Lynette Bellini; granddaughter, Dakota Waller; her parents, Joseph Edward and Florence Goins; brothers, David, Alvin and Robert Goins; and a sister, Lula Long.

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Rick) Goetz, Bubba Waller and Christopher (Christy) Waller; grandchildren, Meggan, Alexis, Evan, Angelina, Grace, Christopher and Tyler; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Jack Goins, Billy (Karen) Goins, Wayne (Tammy) Goins and Sammy (Colleen) Goins; sisters, Barbara (Tommy) Eason, JoAnn Mott and Cathy Goins; and beloved sisters-in-law, Rachael and Faye.

The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 1, 2021 and again from 1:00pm until 2:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jason Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the Hendersonville Memory Gardens.

The funeral home asks that anyone attending the visitation and/or service to please wear a mask. For your safety, all CDC guidelines are to be followed.

Service entrusted to Austin and Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville.

Obituary for Charles Stuard, Jr.

Charles Stuard, Jr., age 55 of Adams, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home.

His remains are to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Charles was born September 21, 1965 in Louisville, KY. He was a truck driver before an accident that left him unable to work anymore. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Stuard, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva Stuard of Adams; sister, Elizabeth Sissy Stuard of Adams; and a niece, Cynthia Christmas of Adams.

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Obituary for Bill Wooden

Bill Wooden, age 82 of the Owens Chapel community in Springfield, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Spain officiating. Burial will follow in Owens Chapel Cemetery with Mike Wooden, Christian Payne, Amber Fazekas, Tyler Wooden, Dustin Wooden, and Scott Cook serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Wooden and Frank Sweeny. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 4 until 8 PM and Sunday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Mr. Wooden was born July 13, 1938 in Robertson County to the late Marshall Monroe and Lois White Wooden. He was a dairy farmer and enjoyed hunting and playing cards. He and his wife were regular attenders of the Hardees Breakfast Club.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Wooden of Springfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Renee Wooden of Springfield and Donald and Teresa Wooden of Springfield; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Faye Wooden of Maryville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Joe Fugate of Greenbrier and Lola and James F. Cook of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (Barry) Fazekas, Dustin (Danielle Hudson) Wooden, and Tyler (Chantele) Wooden; and great grandchildren, Christian Payne, Zander Fazekas, and Noah Otto Wooden.

The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to Grace Freewill Baptist Church. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

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Arrangements for Thomas H. Brewer Sr:

Thomas H. Brewer, Sr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 23, 1956 to L.W. Brewer and Dorothy Frazier Brewer.

Thomas professed his hope in Christ at the First Seventh Day Adventist Church at an early age. Throughout his life he had served as Deacon and also enjoyed bringing special music for Sabbath School or Church Services.

Thomas received his formal education in the Robertson County School System.

Thomas was always working on cars or trucks. He enjoyed being outside working and cutting peoples lawn. Thomas also worked for the Robertson County School System where he was a School Monitor for many years on the school bus.

He loved his children and grandchildren so much and was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. His cheerful smile and caring ways will always be remembered.

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Thomas passed away at Northcrest Medical Center, after multiple surgeries he was unable to survive, but God had a different plan and said, Thomas now take your rest. Youve been faithful over a few things and his memories are left for us to reflect on.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Andre Donnell Brewer, and Wayne Brewer; sisters, Joyce Doss, Lois Brewer; nephews, Justin Austin, and Rodney Brewer.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memories: his daughters, Ashley Brewer, Samantha Brewer and Brittany Brewer; his son, Thomas Brewer, Jr.; grandchildren, Nevaeh Brewer, Malachi Elliott, Dominesha Chatman, Thomas Brewer, III, Briantt Brewer, Elijah Brewer, Ariyah Brewer; special friends, Maxine Holland, Ms. Sandra and Amber Wilbur. Thomas also leaves to cherish his memories: sisters, Marie Demonbreum of Springfield, TN, Sue Boyce of Clarksville, TN, Lucy Thomas, and Ruby Brewer both of Springfield, TN, and Kenethia (Abdullah Amid) French; brother, Roy Lee Brewer of Springfield, TN; aunts, Della Case of Springfield, TN and Lucy Mae Johnson of Port Royal, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service was Saturday, December 26, 2020 1 pm, at W. D. Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Tina Carriger, Officiant and Elder James Traughber, Eulogy; Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Garden.

Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home

Arrangements for Lois W. Brewer:

Lois W. Brewer was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 23, 1955 to L.W. Brewer and Dorothy Frazier Brewer.

Lois professed her hope in Christ at First Seventh Day Adventist Church at an early age.

Throughout her life, she served with amazing fortitude and was always wanting to learn to read better and get a better understanding of Gods word. Lois received her formal education in the Robertson County School System in Tennessee.

Lois was endowed with many talents which included sewing, knitting, decorating, and cooking. She was a loyal and dearly devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, church member and a friend to many.

Lois was employed as a Bus Monitor with the Robertson County School System and also in the Housekeeping department with Best Western Hotel.

On Saturday, December 19, 2020 Lois passed at Northcrest Medical Center, when God called her name. Her spirit has gone back to the Giver and body is at rest. Rest in Peace, awaiting the Great Resurrection Morning.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Andre Donnell Brewer, and Wayne Brewer; sister, Joyce Doss; nephews, Justin Austin, and Rodney Brewer.

Lois W. Brewer leaves to cherish her precious memories: her sons, Roger Brewer, Tyrone Sherrod and Fernando Miles; daughter, Denise Chatman; her grandchildren, Elijah Sherrod, Nicholas Bell, Raniyah Brewer, JoNah Sherrod, and Jeremiah Chatman; special friends, Sedric and Aisheaka Traughber, Freida McGarnett, Renarda Kelley and Elder James and Angela Traughber. Lois also leaves to cherish her memories: sisters, Marie Demonbreum of Sprinfield, TN, Sue Boyce of Clarksville, TN, Lucy Thomas, and Ruby Brewer both of Springfield, TN, and Kenethia (Abdullah Amid) French, Nashville,TN; brother, Roy Lee Brewer of Springfield, TN; aunts, Della Case of Springfield, TN and Lucy Mae Johnson of Port Royal, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service was Saturday, December 26, 2020 1 pm, at W. D. Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Tina Carriger, Officiant and Elder James Traughber, Eulogy; Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Garden.

Arrangements entrusted to W.D. Crowder Funeral Home

Obituary for Margaret Edalene Frogge Richards

Margaret Edalene Frogge Richards, age 90 of Cedar Hill, TN died Tuesday December 22, 2020 at ACH Clarksville Senior Living.

The family held a private graveside service at Frogge Chapel Cemetery in Pall Mall, TN on Saturday December 26, 2020.

Mrs. Richards was born March 19, 1930 in Jamestown, TN to the late Edison and Lillian Pyle Frogge. Her husband, James Eugene Beanny Richards, her son, James Steven Richards and her brother, James Hugh Sonny Frogge also preceded her in death. She was a dedicated member of Cedar Hill UMC where she loved the United Methodist Women (UMW). Graduating from UT Knoxville, she became an educator in the public school system for 38 years, most of those years were at Jo Byrns School. Edalene was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Edalene is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Scott Richards and Denise of Cedar Hill, TN and Edison Stanley Richards and Charlotte also of Cedar, Hill, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

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Obituary for David Russell Bellar SR

David Russell Bellar SR, 81, of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home while holding the hands of his family, December 22, 2020. He was born in Smith County Tennessee on June 13, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Russell Bellar and a brother Bryan Bellar.

David and his wife Jane, moved to Springfield in 1963 to begin his career with UNARCO, where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until his retirement in 1998. In his very joy-filled life David served his community in many ways. He was a sincerely true man of God who loved everyone. Springfield Baptist Church enriched his spiritual soul where he served as a long time Deacon as well as Chairman of the Deacons and Sunday school teacher. His devotion to God and his Church were unwavering and we know there was a celebration when he met his Savior in Heaven.

Davids other services and organizational contributions to the community included being a 50+ Year Member of Western Star Masonic Lodge #9 in Springfield and a Shriner, Past President of Kiwanis Club, Past President Chamber of Commerce, Playground 2000, Past President of Springfield Country Club and was instrumental in the building of the YMCA where he was a past Man of the Year.

In his final professional years he served as the Chairman of the Board for NorthCrest Hospital where he helped oversee many improvements while establishing a solid foundation for a hospital Springfield can be proud of.

David is survived by the love of his life Jane Bellar. They had just celebrated 60 beautiful years of marriage together on December 16th. He is also survived by his son, David Rusty Bellar Jr, his daughter Regina Bellar Ziegler and husband Kelly Ziegler. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the lights of his eyes. His Grandson Zack Ziegler and wife Alyssa Ziegler, their children, Nicholas Ziegler and Gia Ziegler and his Beautiful Granddaughters Hannah Ziegler and Rebecca Ziegler all of which brought him pure joy.

The Family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to his Golf buddies who continued supporting and visiting with him while he sat on his porch and watched the game he loved so much. We feel confident he hit the course in Heaven day 1. We would also like to include a special thanks to Martin Babb, Randy Davis and Matt Browning for their continued friendship, spiritual and medical support.

Due to COVID, a very private graveside service will be held for the immediate family only. Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Schneider (Posthumously), Wayne Stevens, Jim Robinson, Jerry West, Denny Choate, Bob Smith and Zack Ziegler.

We will have a Celebration of his life when we can enjoy being truly together with extended family and friends.

David supported so many various charities. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity that brings you joy. The gift of giving to others in need will be the perfect tribute to a Man who has meant so much to so many.

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In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week December 27, 2020 - Smokey Barn News

1/14 A dispatch operator observed on the sheriffs office security cameras individuals who may have been fighting near the law enforcement building. One woman appeared to be on the ground in the snow. Deputies made contact with them and determined they were intoxicated and enjoying a friendly snow fight.

1/22 The man who was cited for domestic assault earlier in the week called to report that his ex-girlfriend had stolen his truck keys while she was retrieving belongings from the residence. Deputies responded and found the keys in the ignition of the vehicle.

3/1 A visiting group reported that an intruder had attempted to enter their vacation rental at Teton Springs at midnight. Deputies arrived and located the suspects, who said that earlier they had gotten their vehicle stuck in the snow and returned to their own vacation rental, but had mistakenly tried to enter the wrong house.

3/14 A caller reported hearing loud arguing from a nearby apartment. Deputies made contact with the residents and found them engaged in a friendly but spirited game of Mario Kart.

3/29 A caller reported that there was a deer in her backyard in Driggs.

4/10 A Driggs caller reported that he had found a bunch of pine cones and a wet mop from the garbage can under the hood of his car. He thought it was suspicious and wanted it documented.

4/28 Dispatch received a 911 call from a person who was curious if he could drive over Pine Creek Pass. He was advised not to call 911 for questions of that nature.

5/15 Dispatch received a 911 call from a hiker who got lost in the Bitch Creek area thinking it was Birch Creek in Clark County. Dispatch got his coordinates and contacted Teton County Search & Rescue, but deputies were able to find him before SAR mobilized. He was cold and wet but unharmed.

5/21 A caller reported that her neighbor had mooned her. The case is under investigation but the sheriffs office does not think there are grounds for an indecent exposure charge.

5/29 A Tetonia caller reported that a neighbors buffalo had caused damage to their tree. The property damage was documented.

5/29 A caller reported that he had been the victim of armed robbery and aggravated assault. The night prior he had gone to a party and then traveled to the Horseshoe Canyon area with some acquaintances, who then demanded he give up some possessions and threatened him with a firearm. Several shots were fired. He escaped and contacted law enforcement the next morning. The aggressors were identified and the one who used the firearm was taken into custody.

6/2 A caller reported that a flag had been raised above the Driggs post office that might be affiliated with Antifa. Employees there explained that it was a POW/MIA flag that is often flown over the post office.

6/11 A deputy made contact with the occupants of a parked vehicle on 8000S and found that they were playing Pokemon Go.

6/13 A Driggs caller reported three men smoking marijuana outside. Deputies located the men, who said theyd already smoked all the weed. With no further evidence, they received no citations but were given a warning about illicit substances.

6/26 There was an incident of road rage at the Victor stop light. After being brake-checked several times going down Teton Pass, a Victor man got out of his car at the light and confronted the driver of the car in front of him. That driver, a St Anthony resident, started to retrieve a baseball bat from his backseat. That angered the confronter, who tried to grab the bat, but the driver rolled his window up too quickly, so the man started punching and kicking the vehicle and making lewd hand gestures. He was located and cited for assault.

6/29 A Victor caller reported a suspicious person walking on Highway 31. Deputies made contact with the foot traveler, who was enjoying an afternoon constitutional.

7/5 Dispatch received a 911 call from someone who said they were hallucinating. The 27-year-old male from Driggs said that he thought someone had drugged him as he woke up upside down in his vehicle suspended from his seatbelt. He advised that he cut himself out of the seatbelt and then climbed a grain silo. Deputies responded and located the vehicle that was upside down. The man refused a breath sample and failed his field sobriety test. While investigating, deputies found marijuana on the man. The driver admitted he had taken hallucinogens recreationally, but had not done so that night. He was cited for driving under the influence, possession of concealed weapon while under the influence, and possession of drugs.

7/11 A caller reported two incidents of domestic disturbance with her husband. Officers responded and spoke with both parties, one of whom had thrown a bell pepper at the other. They both received misdemeanor citations for domestic battery and were separated for the evening.

7/13 A caller reported that she was unable to find her two young boys. When units arrived she said she had found them hiding in a closet.

7/17 A Driggs caller reported hearing the sounds of a wild animal outside her residence. A deputy responded and found several cats making noise in a dumpster nearby.

7/23 Dispatch received a long 911 call with strange background noise. Officers responded to the Tetonia location based on GPS coordinates and found an individual mowing his lawn. There was no emergency.

7/25 A caller reported seeing three vehicles stopped at a stop sign south of Driggs in an apparently suspicious fashion. Deputies were unable to locate any questionably immobile cars.

8/2 There was a report of a suspicious vehicle driving up and down a section of road north of Driggs. A deputy went to the area and stopped the vehicle. Two dozen open beer cans were found in the car. When asked how many he had consumed that day, the driver, a man from Oklahoma, said hed only had a six pack. He said he was unable to perform field sobriety tests but did provide a breath sample and was taken into custody for DUI, open container, and possession of a marijuana pipe.

8/11 A Driggs resident with prior DUI convictions was pulled over near LeGrand Pierre Avenue for driving at night without taillights. He fell down while taking field sobriety tests, abraded his face, and blew over three times the legal limit. EMTs responded to check on his injuries. He was cited for excessive DUI and open container and given a courtesy ride home.

8/25 A young child called 911 and asked for pizza or a burger then hung up. No one answered when dispatch called the number. A deputy responded to the location and found the parents at home. The father had a talk with his kids about responsible phone usage.

8/31 A caller found a garbage bag that smelled bad at the bottom of a hill and suspected there was a dead body in it. Deputies responded and determined the bag was empty and there was a dead skunk nearby.

9/27 A caller reported that there was a red horse trailer parked in a field with around 40 to 50 chickens and a herding dog nearby. She was concerned that the flock was on public property and although there was no indication of criminal behavior, she was adamant that a deputy respond to the scene. An officer did so and told the caller that everyone involved looked content and happy, that the animals were on private property, and that open range for livestock is allowed in Idaho.

9/30 A caller reported that a cow had gotten into a Driggs house he was working on while the door was off its hinges and had caused damage and chewed up some carpet. A report was taken for the damage.

11/15 A caller said a man had come to his house to thank him for helping to get his vehicle unstuck the previous day. The visitor, who had managed to get stuck again while at the callers address, was acting strangely and the caller was concerned he was driving under the influence. Deputies arrived and detected the odor of alcohol and marijuana coming from his vehicle. He failed field sobriety tests but a breath sample indicated he did not have significant blood alcohol levels. However, his behavior and other indicators made the officers suspect he was under the influence of a controlled substance or prescription drugs, so they took him into custody and received a warrant for an involuntary blood draw. The man, a Pocatello resident, was released and is awaiting possible driving under the influence of a controlled substance charges.

12/5 A caller reported hearing a verbal altercation in the commons area of Mountain Laurel Apartments, including yelling and screaming individuals that were possibly intoxicated. Deputies responded and discovered that the source of the ruckus was a childrens birthday party. There were no intoxicated parties or conflict, only enthusiastic kids.

12/9 An employee of of a local landscaping company reported receiving a prank call from a juvenile caller requesting details on the extent of the landscaping companys services. With no contact information, deputies were unable to contact the prankster.

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A woman who police said is responsible for going into mailboxes and swiping packages off residents' porches has been identified and arraigned.

Michelle Lee Marquez, 34, was arraigned Dec. 23 in 27th District Court and charged with seven counts of mail fraud.

Wyandotte Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said her identification shows a Texas address, but that she has local ties.

We believe she was residing somewhere in Wyandotte, Hamilton said.

If convicted on all charges, she could face up to seven years in prison.

According to police, at about 2 a.m. Dec. 20, a sleeping resident in the 2000 of 23rd Street in Wyandotte was alerted by his Ring Doorbell system that someone was on his front porch.

Police said the man got up and discovered a woman on his property rifling through his mailbox.

He immediately contacted police and within minutes, officers located Marquez prowling the streets.

According to a report, police found she was in possession of several pieces of stolen mail along with numerous stolen credit cards.

In addition to that, police said, Marquez was in possession of tools commonly used for committing burglaries.

Police believe Marquez also is responsible for the highly publicized custom memory blanket that was found ripped from its packaging.

The blanket was a Christmas gift a Wyandotte resident ordered for her friend.

While other items found had names and/or addresses associated with it, police had no way of locating the blanket's owner.

After posting a picture of the blanket on its Facebook page, police found the owner and was able to return the blanket right in time for Christmas.

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KIAH (CW39) The pandemic has changed the way many of us shop. More and more Americans are turning to online shopping and home deliveries than ever before. A new survey conducted by CR Research found out that 43% of Americans have had a package stolen in 2020 which is up from 36% from 2019.

Take a look what researchers found and also see how you can prevent packages from getting stolen right off your front porch.

C R Researched surveyed 2,000 consumers who have shopped online at least once within the last 12 months to learn more about their experiences with package theft and what preventative measures theyve taken to deter porch pirates.

Heres what they found:59% of Americans receive package deliveries at least once per week (Up from 49% in 2019).43% of Americans have had a package stolen in 2020 (Up from 36% in 2019 and 31% in 2018).Almost two-thirds (64%) say theyve been a victim of package theft more than once.The average value of the stolen packagewas $136, but thankfully 81% say theyve receiveda refund on the stolen items.

The top ways consumers prevented package theft this holiday season:

1. Stayed home for delivery

2. Opted for in-store pick up

3. Installed a doorbell camera

4. Shopped in stores

5. Requested a signature for delivery.

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Porch pirates on the rise - CW39 Houston

OREGON -- Porch piracy is a concern for many people who get packages delivered year round, and around the holidays the chance of a package being stolen from your front porch is even more likely.

Safety.com reports an expected 27% increase in stolen packages this holiday season.

Derek Wing, the communications manager for PEMCO Insurace says, There was a recent survey that was done that showed nearly 4 in 10 people say that they've had a package stolen off their porch at least once so I think it's definitely a problem that is happening, it's probably going to continue to happen.

PEMCO Insurance advises remote shoppers to ask for an out-of-sight delivery option.

It also offers a list of other tips to keep your shipments safe from pirates.

Though many people install cameras at their front door, Safety.com found few people actually report porch theft to sellers and police. A recent survey finds Americans will have, on average, $224 in merchandise sitting on their porch in plain sight around the holidays.

PEMCO Insurance says having items sent to P.O. boxes is a good idea and package insurance are wise options to mitigate losses this year.

Wing says, You definitely want to let the police know because they might be able to help solve the crimebut contact the people from whom you ordered or the shipping company.

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Porch Piracy around the holidays - KDRV

They drive behind UPS and Fedex trucks driving the streets of Fresno. Once packages are delivered, theyre almost immediately nabbed by so called porch pirates.

Its such an issue in Fresno, City Council Member Mike Karbassi campaigned on it. Hes got his hands a little tied up due to staffing constraints in the Police Department.

But now theres a way every resident in Fresno (and beyond) can fight back.

Chad Pickens started an Anti Porch Pirate Coalition last year because he was fed up with packages being stolen in his northeast Fresno neighborhood near Shields and Cedar.

This isnt an organized group, you know, its just kind of like, well, what can I do to help my neighborhood?, Pickens tellsGV Wire by phone. He posted messages on forums like Nextdoor and the Ring Camera network and referred to himself as us and we.

Nobody knew it was just one person, says Pickens.

This isnt an organized group, you know, its just kind of like, well, what can I do to help my neighborhood?Chad Pickens, Spearheaded theAnti Porch Pirate Coalition

The coalition grew from just himself. People reached out to him through word of mouth and through private messaging. Now, he says at least 20 to 30 of his neighbors have joined him.

Hes now taking it a step further by creating a Facebook page thats not restricted to where you live, or whether you are on a doorbell camera network. The page just went live on Wednesday.

The purpose of the group is to encourage vigilance by having at least one person visible outside, maybe on their front porch, keeping an eye on things.

Its just presence, explains Pickens. If they (porch pirates) feel somebody is just out walking their neighborhood, whether its just around the block or not, or even just walking to stand in front of their front yard, raking leaves or watering their lawn, it deters them.

He says from his experience the thieves dont care about the Ring cameras, but they do care about actually being seen by an actual person. I have yet to find somebody bold enough to steal a package in front of me, says Pickens.

Pickens recalls a recent incident when one of his neighbors posted a porch theft video that had happened just minutes before.

He saw the video, and almost immediately spotted someone that matched the appearance of the culprit. Ifound somebody on a bike that stole a package from somebodys doorstep that was three blocks away, says Pickens.

He called police who caught up with the thief and returned the package to the porch it was taken from.

Recently, hes noticed more and more people are working from home due to the pandemic and picking up their packages within minutes of delivery.

Pickens also believes his group has made a big difference in not only stopping porch thieves, but also just bringing the community together to work towards common goals.

Fresno Police Lt. Tim Tietjen works with officers on patrol in northwest Fresno. Were not seeing anything out of the ordinary in terms of porch thefts, says Tietjen.

He says he doesnt have precise numbers because the department is currently transitioning to a new computer system, but he says porch thefts are not trending up.

Although its always a concern this time of year, hes seeing more neighbors coming together to help one another out. They do that all the time, said Tietjen.

He does say that anyone who witnesses a theft in progress shouldnt hesitate to call 9-1-1 so officers can respond right away.

Watching out for neighbors helps.Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi

Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi says there are certain things people can do to help fend off porch thieves.

Watching out for neighbors helps, says Karbassi.He says he recently bought a doorbell camera from Costco for himself. He also says good lighting is a great deterrent.

Karbassi believes its important for neighbors to help each other because Fresno police officers are already under a lot of stress due to a recent gang crackdown, and adverse impacts to their workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Were also losing officers to retirement and we cant recruit.So what do people want us to do? asks Karbassi rhetorically. We need to support enough law enforcement to keep the city safe.

To that end, Karbassi is working with police leaders and the Fresno Police Officers Association to find ways to attract more officers.

The fact that we cant recruit officers into the academy is very alarming, said Karbassi. I want to increase the signing bonuses if they live in the city of Fresno. He plans to work with his fellow city council members in either January or February to increase onboarding bonuses from $5,000 to $10,000 dollars.

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Gary Cartwright, the runt of Blackie Sherrods literary progeny at the old Fort Worth Press, left the toy department at an early age but never outgrew it. Everything important he learned, he learned at the Press. Which is probably why a few of his most notable magazine pieces, from the legacies of Jack Ruby and a Dallas stripper to the death of a Texas Ranger, were collected under the title, Confessions of a Washed-Up Sportswriter.

With apologies to the late press boxer, who took a pretty dim view of the yahoos who came after him, consider the confessions of a shut-in sportswriter:

A fountain gurgles in a nearby bed of ferns under the canopy of a Japanese maple. A cocky blue jay primps in the basin. Across the alley, the breeze rippling the leaves in a three-story cottonwood sighs like a wave dying on a beach.

And then theres the sound a screen door makes after you let it go: one bark, then two...

I wrote that in late May well into a pandemic that shut down sports for months and let them up grudgingly to provide a glimpse of my world view from the screen porch in the age of the coronavirus.

From my North Dallas home, its a little more than a half-hour to JerryWorld and Globe Life Field, and American Airlines Center is just 15 minutes down the tollway. But for the better part of my six-month exile from press boxes, all three might as well have been around the world.

On the screen porch, I wrote in March that responding to this global crisis would be more difficult than what we were asked to do after 9/11, when we were told that wed be fighting terrorism simply by going about our normal routines. I called Planos Natalie Chou, the UCLA basketball star, to discuss her concerns about the targeting of Asian Americans during the pandemic.

I wrote about the prospects of little ol Colonial breaking the sports drought, the effects of the 1918 flu at Texas A&M, and the impact of protests popping up everywhere. In one column, I speculated what might be the point of no return for some sports this year; in another, I worried we might be rushing back too soon.

In August, I wrote about the Mavs in the playoff bubble from my wicker seat out back. This was new. Part of the job requirement has been to provide a sense of place. Unless readers wanted to know how my new sunshine ligustrums were coming along as Luka Doncic lifted the Mavs on his shoulders, they were out of luck.

Communicating with athletes and coaches has been futile. Zoom calls are a poor substitute for real eye contact.

Worse yet, in the wake of Mike McCarthys wacky first year: Jerry Jones doesnt Zoom.

Even when I occasionally got out of the house, nothing was the same. The Argyle PA announcer tried diligently to keep fans six feet apart. But, as I wrote, playing a high school football game in a pandemic was like putting on a rock concert in a hospital ward.

The perspective from high atop Globe Life Field was different, and not because of the roof or air conditioning. What unnerved me even more than the creepy DoppelRangers lined up like sentries was the fake crowd noise. Go figure. It seemed symbolic of our predicament. I felt like a pawn in a ruse.

For the first time in my life, the games Ive loved felt like they were forced, like we were trying a little too hard to distract everyone from a bigger truth. Reminded me of a 12-year-old boy and the Sunday afternoon after his fathers first heart attack. Neighbors took the kid and his younger brother to a park for a game of baseball as a diversion. Its what good neighbors do, and they had the best of intentions. But nothing, not even baseball, would blot out the image of the ambulance taking my father away from me.

Even now, with vaccines on the way, its difficult to reconcile the conceit of games against a backdrop of more than 300,000 U.S. deaths and cases rising by the hour. But on we forge, nonetheless. Players and coaches test positive. Games are postponed or canceled. But the business of sports cannot, must not, will not stop.

Because of conflicting emotions bubbling up as we tried to act like all is normal, it was probably inevitable that it would make some of us more reflective. Maybe as a result, causes and protests that once might have received cursory attention took center stage. Especially with athletes. This wasnt exactly different, but it was certainly more pronounced. Athletes changed lanes; the media veered, too.

We didnt just write about the protests by pro athletes, either. In July, I streamed a Tyler school board meeting where board members voted unanimously to change the names of the high schools in an effort to right an old wrong.

Giving voice to these protests made a lot of you uncomfortable. Even angry. Some readers thought I occasionally took it too far. One old civil rights warrior said I didnt go far enough.

Finding a way to bridge what divides us was impossible. These are unprecedented times, and in meeting these challenges, weve often failed to heed the better angels of our nature. As I wrote in the wake of athlete boycotts in August, the pandemic wrung out most of our patience and social upheaval squeezed out what was left.

Fortunately, the screen porch proved to be a zen kind of place this year. I could sit out back and let my thoughts drift. I miss it. Too cold now. Probably just as well. Let me tell you something, I risked my sportswriter card writing about blue jays and birdbaths. Gary Cartwright would have hated it. Then again, he never had a season like this one.

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