Scout leader jailed for boy abuse
A former scout leader who “groomed” a boy for sex while taking him away for kayaking trips is jailed for four years.
Kenneth Metz loved teaching, adventure
As a teacher, father and friend, Kenneth Metz was outgoing – literally. The recently retired physics professor was an adventurer who spent as much time as he could diving, spelunking, flying small planes, backpacking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, whitewater rafting and taking pictures.
Destination names can be half the allure
It’s no surprise to me that the words “company,” “kayaking” and “Cayo Costa” all start with the same sound.
Drowning Victim Identified
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Police here have identified the victim of a kayaking accident last week as Monica Estes, 56, of Southwest Harbor.
Smaller projects included in Oklahoma City MAPS 3 proposal explained
Three projects — a new convention center, a 70-acre downtown park and mass transit — account for nearly 70 percent of the $777 million MAPS 3 plan.The following are five smaller projects that tend to get less attention.Oklahoma River, $60 millionThe river projects are split into two main areas. About $25 million would go toward a whitewater kayaking venue. The exact location for the venue hasn’t …
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