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Ralph Smith has bought Hawke Rentals and incorporated it into his Mine Oyster Catering business. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
Ralph Smith has cooked up another business venture to join his Mine Oyster and Boat House Bistro restaurants. Smith bought Hawke Rentals from Leila Hawke, who sold the business before moving to Florida. Before COVID-19 times, Smith catered nearly 50 events per year and used Hawke Rentals to supply tables, chairs and tents. Smith’s catering business benefited greatly from a local, inexpensive service.
So when Hawke decided to sell, Smith was the first call she made. “It was always a good option for us. They had all the things we needed at a good price,” Smith said. Mine Oyster can cater an event as small as 25 to 250 or larger events with 300 guests, or corporate events with 500 guests. Before Hawke Rentals, Smith’s options were limited to more expensive out-of-town rentals. Adding the rental busine
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Officials gather to cut the ribbon at the mural, “Reading Takes Us Places.” From left, Haverhill Promise Campaign Director Jenny Arndt, City Councilors Timothy J. Jordan and Joseph J. Bevilacqua, state Rep. Leonard Mirra and City Council President Melinda E. Barrett. (Jarvi Productions photograph for WHAV News.)
Haverhill Promise, the Campaign for Grade Level Reading, was recognized late last week as a national “Bright Spot” for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Washington, D.C.-based national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading said Haverhill is one of only 54 communities that “developed exemplary or innovative responses to the COVID crisis, including new or adaptive roles, programs, organizational relationships/collaborations, policies and/or resources.”
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This article was revised on 4/16/21 and updated to include the Muncie Climate Resiliency Resolution. It was previously titled, “How Indiana Youth Are Making A Difference In Climate Change.”
Across the globe, young people are increasingly taking up climate activism. With Greta Thunberg as arguably the most recognizable face of the current climate movement, youth passion regarding climate change is undeniable. Grassroots campaigns are popping up across the United States and the world, and they are beginning to make significant changes to their communities.
Often organized through schools or connected by social media, these young activists advocate for recycling programs at their schools, organize climate strikes, communicate with their elected officials and spread awareness. These actions are not confined to overwhelmingly liberal states, nor are they exclusive to big cities and privileged communities. Right here in Indiana, youth leaders are changing
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