IN 1938 twin brothers Hans and Fritz Toczek arrived in Bradford, having left their old lives in Germany. With Nazism casting its shadow across Europe, the Jewish boys’ father decided it would be safer for them in Britain. It was a decision that saved the twins’ lives. Their father and older brother later died in the Holocaust, along with 40 other family members. But although Hans and Fritz found initial safety in the UK, when the Second World War got underway they were, along with other German citizens, arrested and interned. The boys were shipped to Canada, where they lived in a prison camp.
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Monty George has taken his final ride in the traction engine he built. Monty George, a life member of the New Plymouth Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, died last Thursday at Te Rangimarie Hospice. He was in his 84th year. The Model and Experimental Engineers are a voluntary organisation that provides train rides for the public and supports charities and Monty devoted considerable time building and maintaining engines, many of which took part in parades and other civic affairs. He was a member for 60 years. Monty was farewelled on Wednesday at 10.30am at Te Henui Chapel, where the traction engine he built will be in steam. About 120 people from all around the country attended.
C.R. Parks & Recreation To Close Christmas Tree Disposal Sites
We re halfway into January already, and while it s sad to have to say farewell to one of the few bright spots of 2020, if you ve been trying to extend your Christmas cheer an extra few weeks or just procrastinating, you may need to think about taking it down and getting rid of it in the next few days.
The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department will close its two sites designated for the disposal of real, unflocked Christmas trees. CBS2 says residents can drop off their tree from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day up to and including this Sunday. The sites will close for tree disposal on Sunday, January 17 at 10 p.m. Drop off at Sac & Fox trail parking lot, Bertram Road and Wilder Drive SE, and Prairie Park Fishery, 2125 Otis Road SE. Signs in the area will point you to the right spot.
Indian Creek Nature Center Taking Used Christmas Trees
Still haven t figured out what to do with your Christmas tree? Donate it to Indian Creek Nature Center.
They are taking donated trees to use as mulch, according to KWWL. I know a lot of my neighbors are still keeping their decorations up, and when it comes time to take them down, Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedneheft says the tree remnants can be beneficial in helping Indian Creek Nature Center rebuild its trail system, much of which was damaged due to the derecho. That s a process that will be ongoing within the next two years. A free public meeting to learn about these plans can be attended virtually or in-person at Indian Creek Nature Center on January 19. Learn more here.