3 illegal immagrants drown in a canal

While trying to flee Pinal County, three illegal immigrants drowned in a canal near Casa Grande, Pinal County. Police rescued 4 other poeple from the canal about 3 miles south of Interstate 8. A deputy, Russell Warren, noticed that there was a vehicle traveling with its headlights off on Interstate 8 at about 6 a.m on Friday, and then a high-speed chase occured. When the vehicle stopped near the canal, Warren said he saw many people start to run. Warren then began to hear yelling and shouting coming from the canal, and he noticed people who couldn't seem to swim. He then removed his gear and jumped into the canal, trying to save the victims. For some of the victims however, the water undercurrent was too strong which made it not safe for rescuers to enter the canal and save the remaining people. Afterword, 5 illegal immigrants and other rescued victims were turned over the the US border patrol.



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<http://www.kpho.com/news/18877395/detail.html>

15 People Hurt when an Elephant causes a Scaffolding to Collapse.

In Indianapolis, Indiana 12 young children got hurt at a circus where an elephant that they were waiting to ride got startled and caused scaffolding to fall down. The scaffolding stairway leading people to ride the elephants collapsed where the circus was being held at about 10 a.m. A worker fell off the stair well - about a 7 ft drop - when the stairway got caught on the tarp and began to jostle. Nobody was very badly hurt, however, 15 children between 8 and 12 years of age were taken to a first aid station on the circus grounds. Nobody is certain what may have caused the elephant to become startled.



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<http://www.theindychannel.com/news/18877714/detail.html>

Play Review - Little Shop of Horrors

Back in the year 1960, a film by Roger Corman made its way to television and became one of the most popular musicals of the decade. Little Shop of Horrors, originally directed by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken was produced in New York City in 1982. Fortunately enough, the play was reborn by a group of young students who attend the Arts at the Capitol Theatre program located in Willimantic, CT. This time around the play that was put on for audiences to view was Little Shop of Horrors. The story follows luckless hero Seymour Krelborn in his search for fame and love all while battling with the deadly sin of Greed. Seymour is a botanist trying to become recognized for creating a plant called the Audrey II. He works with a crotchety woman named Mrs. Mushnik and begins to fall in love with a girl with a dangerous boyfriend, Audrey. The plant begins to grow and become more dangerous to Seymour and his acquaintances as the story continues and towards the end it shows that the monster has taken over and presented what greed can do to a person. The story includes "The Ronnettes", a group of three girls who lead the audience through Seymour's journey for fame and love and constantly warning people to not feed the plant.

The play was tackled by Director Sandra Evans-Abbott and Music Director Katherine Popovic. The students in the academy were very excited to take on this popular 1960's comedy/drama. Opening night for the show was March 5 and it continues through Sunday, March 8. Taking the lead as Seymour Krelborn was Joey Schweizer and standing next to him as co lead playing Audrey was Aimee-Rose Willett. The two actors sang the popular duet "Suddenly Seymour" which the crowd enjoyed. Both of the teens had good chemistry on stage and put on an excellent performance. Mrs. Mushnik, played by Anna Nassiff was a humorous character to have throughout the play and Orin Scrivello or D.D.S played by Chris Richard who sings a nasty song as he nears his end on Nitrous Oxide made the crowd laugh non stop. Also adding entertainment and emotion to the play was Kelly Kissane as the voice of the plant who also sung during some of the scenes. The Ronnettes, Crystal, Chiffon and Ronnette were played by Laure Gorman, Brianna Bagley and Emili Meikle.

The cast and technical crew at ACT showed the audience a stunning show and were proud that they could reenact the famous musical that had everyone talking.

Fire in Berlin Badly Burns Woman

Lillian Bolin, 84, was severely burned in a house fire on Friday. According to Courant.com, fire officials said that the fire started in the kitchen of her Butternut Lane house.


"She was burned on much of her body and had smoke inhalation," police Lt James Gosselin said at the scene. "She was found in the kitchen area of the home. Right now, we don't know what caused this."


Workmen repairing a roof of a nearby house were among the first to see signs of a fire. They reported seeing smoke coming out of the gable of the house at around 2:30. The men then told their clients to call for help and tried in desperation to make an attempt to get into the house, but the smoke was too much.


Rescue crews arrived and Bolin was airlifted to Bridgeport Hospital's burn center. Her condition was not yet determined.

UPDATE 3/7: Mrs. Bolin died of her injuries at Bridgeport Hospital.

Rec Basketball Tournament

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On March 9, 2009, RHAM High School gymnasium will be hosting the Hebron Parks and Recreational Basketball tournament. There are three teams from Marlborough, three teams from Hebron, and one team from Andover. Whether other teams from outside our district will compete in the tournament as of now is unknown, but those teams consist of Columbia, Coventry, East Lyme There is no cost for the games, so come out, and see a great basketball tournament.

Will America be Watching "Watchmen"?

Considered the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, "Watchmen" has been considered impossible to film. Written as a twelve part series throughout 1986 and 1987 by Alan Moore, the graphic novel has always been considered the "Citizen Kane" of comic books. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie follows a group of semi retired superheroes in an alternate 1985 trying to solve the murder of one of their own. Directed by the same visionary director of "Dawn of the Dead" and "300", the long awaited adaption has already begun to smash box office records. "Watchmen" will be opening 3,611 screens this weekend, the most ever for an R-rated film in history. On the side, 1,600 locations will offer midnight screenings, including all 124 of the theaters showing in IMAX. This will be Director Zack Snyder's second blockbuster opening, with his other graphic novel adaption "300" opening to $71 million in its first weekend, earning a total of $28 million on its first day alone. And that was all accomplished at nearly 1,000 less theatres. Only time will tell if America watches the "Watchmen." Opening everywhere tomorrow.

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Sudan Ejects Humanitarian NGOs

CNN reports that the Sudanese government has ordered ten aid organizations to leave the region, including the International Rescue Committee, Oxfam, and others. The U.N. protested the move, a spokesman said, declaring that these organizations are "the main providers of life-saving humanitarian services, such, as water, food, health, and sanitation. Their departure will have an immediate and serious impact on the humanitarian and security situation in North Sudan, (and) especially in Darfur."

The move may be in response to the International Criminal Court, which issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, who is charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes.