| There is a beautiful life after reality television
It's been almost two years since Brittany Knott came oh-so closer to snagging $125,000 on "Beauty and the Geek 2," in which she played, well, one of the beauties. When we last spoke with the South Elgin stunner after she exited the show as a finalist, she said she hoped to parlay that opportunity into an acting or modeling career in Hollywood. Has she changed her mind? And what has she been doing since leaving the show? For one thing, Knott, 23, has completed her studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She received her marketing degree last December and graduated with honors, earning a 3.87 GPA. Right now, she's put her Hollywood dreams on hold, although her new job requires her to jet to the west coast at least once a week. Since January, Knott has been working at a dental manufacturing company in Algonquin.
Man Killed in Alcohol-Related Crash
Police believe speed and alcohol played a role in a fatal accident in Wayne County Sunday afternoon. It happened in the Town of Sodus around 4:30 p.m. Sheriff's deputies say Michael Shulla, 50, of Marion was on South Centenary Road when he failed to negotiate a sharp curve. Shulla's car hit a ditch and became airborne, hitting a tree in mid-air. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. ajl/rv Wayne County Sheriff's Office
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Oregon Partnership wary of looser all-ages rules
The state's most prominent alcohol awareness advocate wants regulators to carefully weigh a proposal that would allow teenagers to visit more establishments where alcohol is served. Oregon Partnership wants the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to be "very cautious" as it considers the new rules. The state is considering measures that would eventually overturn its "no minors allowed" statutes that penalize club owners who host underage patrons. The new rule under consideration would apply to venues that host live music. Oregon Partnership argues that a dangerous number of younger children, especially teen and preteen girls, "are partying with older males in their 20s," said Pam Erickson, Oregon Partnership's public policy and advocacy director. "No rule should facilitate this dangerous trend." If the rules are changed, club owners looking to host more younger patrons must offer details of how they'll keep minors from drinking.
Speak up, make difference
If you want to speak up and make a difference, now is the time. We need to continue asking the tribal council for answers. Most of us tribal members are very disappointed in our elected leaders. They have given themselves big pay raises and are driving new fancy vehicles. How much did each new vehicle cost? Will the tribe pay for the gas and maintenance of the vehicles? Does each council member and tribal secretary have credit cards to purchase as they please? Some council members claim that the vehicles are for use by the district but we all know that won't happen. Why couldn't they purchase one vehicle per district but lock the vehicles in a tribal motor pool. Right now one council member uses his tribal vehicle to go to bars, casino lounge and he buys drinks for everyone (so they won't question him).
Defeating Thyroid Cancer - My Story
I�ve always tried to do everything in my power necessary to live a long, disease-free, happy life. I maintained an ideal body weight via diet and exercise, did not smoke, and only drank alcohol occasionally. Although I dreaded needles and the mere thought of doctors, I visited my general practitioner on a regular basis; I realized physical examinations were necessary for my well-being. Yes, I was a big chicken, but forced myself to go, anyway. I graduated college in 1989 and found employment in the health care industry. I rented a studio apartment; to me, it was a palace. Life seemed full of promise and I was ready to take on the world.
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'Sin City' Evanston irresistible to some Utahns
It's 11:45 a.m. and the temperature is already climbing into the 90s. A stiff wind whips the line of flags atop the huge building that is Porter's Fireworks and Liquor. Porter's is one of a few huge liquor stores and fireworks vendors here at the first Wyoming exit off Interstate 80, only a few miles from the Utah state line. Two older couples in their 60s come out of Porter's Liquor Store, each with their arms loaded with all the cases of beer and brown bags full of booze bottles they can carry. Smiling like teenagers getting away with something they're not supposed to do, they pile into a large SUV with Utah plates, drive onto the interstate and head back toward Utah. It's a common sight here in Evanston. Visitors from the Beehive State love to come to this border town. Some may come for the scenery or because it's a gateway to the Uinta Mountains.
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