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Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Straits Times
Who should use PMAs? 'Agile' rider allegedly gets up and walks into 7-Eleven in AMK
Who should use PMAs? 'Agile' rider allegedly gets up and walks into 7-Eleven in AMK Welcome to Stomping Ground - a space where Stompers share reflections, personal essays and social commentaries that spark conversation and insight. An Ang Mo Kio resident witnessed something that didn't sit quite right with her on July 4. Stomper Judith was near a row of shophouses at Block 416 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 when she briefly stopped along a 5-foot passageway to take a phone call at about 7.18pm. That was when a man in his 30s rode up on a mobility scooter and allegedly 'shooed' her to move aside so that he could park his device where she was standing. "I was surprised when he got off the scooter and walked with ease into the 7-Eleven store," said the Stomper. "Why is an agile person using a mobility scooter?" Under the Active Mobility Act (AMA), mobility scooters fall under personal mobility aids (PMAs), which are intended for those with genuine medical needs, such as physical disabilities or chronic conditions. While new Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations requiring a formal assessment for mobility scooter use are only expected to take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025 and enforcement is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026, the Stomper questioned the current lack of accountability. "Who is doing the 'policing'?" she asked. "It's been seven years since the AMA came into force in May 2018, yet misuse of mobility scooters continues, especially in narrow, crowded areas like HDB five-foot passageways!" Have your say on Stomping Ground! Write to us at stomp@ or WhatsApp 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Beierle, Judith L. 1942-2025 Kingsland, Texas
KINGSLAND, Texas – Judith, 'Judy' Lee Beierle (nee Gray), 82, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on Nov. 29, 1942, in the city of St. Joseph, to Carl and Eleanor Gray. She attended Benton High School, in St. Joseph, and St. Joseph Junior College before graduating from the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1964, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in English and education. She worked as a teacher, a substitute teacher, and in retail. Judy loved playing bridge, Uno, and Scrabble throughout her life. In her younger years, she excelled in needle work, embroidery, and sewing. She sang in her church choir throughout her life and sang in the Bluebonnet Chorale of the Highland Lakes for many years after moving to the Hill Country. Judy was known for her charismatic personality, sense of style, and her indomitable optimism. She loved reading, particular classic mysteries and historical fiction. She loved collecting antique furniture, figurines, and housewares. She loved animals, particularly cats and greyhounds. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles Beierle; her daughters, Robin Henning and Emily Beierle-McKaskle; and her grandchildren, Austin Henning, Abby Henning, Adeline McKaskle, and Henry McKaskle. She is preceded in death by her father, Carl Gray; her step-father, Marcus Caton; and her mother, Hope Eleanor Gray. Services will be held at her church of many years, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 201 RM 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654, on July 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either: Donate Life America at Or Austin Greyhound Adoption at Online condolences may be made at: As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
Daily Record
05-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Five vintage girl names from the 1950s that are making a comeback and one is Scottish
Scots parents looking for a traditional name or one harking back to the 'Fabulous Fifties' should look no further As parents come to choose a name for their precious new-born child, they might think of the seasons, days of the week, months of the year - or back to their grandma or great-grandma's generation for inspiration. Old-school names can be very sweet to name your child, and can stand them in good stead for when they grow out of their youthful stage and into adulthood. In fact, going traditional is a popular route for a lot of parents-to-be. Over in the US, the Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps a list of the 1,000 most popular names in the US each year going back to 1900 to see which vintage names are on the up, and which are decreasing in popularity. In general, the boys' names, historically, have remained steady, and the girls' names experience big swings. For parents looking for vintage inspiration, these are all the girl names that are growing in popularity today. Good Housekeeping recently compiled a list of the grandma monikers that are getting trendier every year. The titles weren't necessarily devised in the 1950s, but they were very commonly used around that time period. What's more, all of these names increased in popularity between last year and the year before, which means they could be headed for the top again. And what's even more intriguing? One of the names is Scottish. Deborah The name Deborah, of Hebrew origin, means 'bee'. It's a feminine name, most famously borne by the prophetess in the Old Testament Book of Judges. The name is derived from the Hebrew word 'dvorah'. In the US, it was a very popular name from the 1950s to the 1970s, often ranking among the top 20 names for girls. It has been on the decline ever since - until last year, when it jumped more than 100 places in rank between last year and the year before in US top baby names. Marilyn Marilyn Monroe may spring to mind when you read this charming name, which means 'drop of the sea,' 'bitter', and 'beloved'. The name peaked earlier than the 1950s - in 1937 - but remained extremely popular throughout the '50s. The American actress, star of Some Like It Hot and The Misfits, was a global superstar. Her real name was Norma Jeane, of course, but that didn't stop parents and carers of this era from naming their children after her. . The name only stopped decreasing in popularity in 2022 and has been all over the map since. Judith Judith is a girl's name with Hebrew origins, inspired by Yehudit, meaning 'praised', 'woman of Judea', and 'Jewish woman'. For many, Judy is an abbreviation of Judith, of which there were many famous people including Judy Garland, Judy Davis, Judy Collins, and Judy Holliday to name a few, which may have upped its regard. Judith is a traditionally popular name in the UK, with rating it at a decent 65 per cent popularity on this side of the water. Leslie Meaning 'garden of holly', Leslie could be seeing a surge in popularity as the name is pretty gender-neutral and also ends with 'ie,' which is a growing and more recent trend among girls' names. Elsewhere, Marjorie, Scottie, Elodie and Lettie, all ending with this 'ie,' are all current fast risers. Bonnie Bonnie is a Scottish name meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful', derived from the Scots word bonnie. The name was ranked #26 for baby girl's names in the UK in 2025, according to down just three from 2024, proving it to be a strong contender not only among wee ones born in Scotland but across the UK. The name peaked in 1950, at the dawn of the decade itself, according to Good Housekeeping, but dropped off the most popular baby names lists in the US in 2004. It reappeared in 2014 and has been steadily climbing ever since. Former Love Islander and Scottish TV personality Laura Anderson named her daughter Bonnie in 2023.
Scoop
03-07-2025
- General
- Scoop
Crushed Beneath A Tractor For Hours: Peter's Fight For Life
Press Release – Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Peter was living out in the country, in rural Mangakino. On a cold and blustery day, he went to feed out silage on their remote farm. He had told his partner Judith, Ill only be an hour. 'I had a 20 percent chance of surviving apparently. It was that close. I was lying there under the tractor thinking… 'Maybe this is it'' said rural farmer Peter, reflecting on his accident in late 2023. Peter was living out in the country, in rural Mangakino. On a cold and blustery day, he went to feed out silage on their remote farm. He had told his partner Judith, 'I'll only be an hour.' However, a short while later, the silage wagon he was towing got stuck in mud and then caught on a gate. Peter turned and tried to unhook the wagon and get it loose. But as he did, the tractor slid… 'How I got from looking down to upside down, I don't know. The next part I remember is the tractor had landed on my pelvis. I was looking up at it, lying on the track, and the tractor is having a lie down on me.' Somehow, the tractor must've thrown Peter down a short incline, fallen and landed right on top of him – crushing his pelvis. Alone and far away from any help – Peter tried to dig himself out from under the tractor, gouging his fingers into the thick, muddy clay. But his hips had been severely crushed by the heavy tractor. There was simply no way Peter could get out from under that tractor alone. So, as time went by, Peter grew steadily colder and lost all feeling in his legs and hands. One hour became two… Two hours became three… And Peter remembers thinking, 'My son was expecting twins in January. There I was, lying under this *** tractor thinking, I've got to stay alive to see me grandkids.' When Peter didn't come back for lunch, Judith became increasingly worried. She decided to go find him – following Peter's tractor tracks in the mud. When she discovered Peter under the tractor, Judith was horrified. Peter had been trapped under there for hours. She raced back up the hill to get cell phone reception and dialled 111 for help. Thanks to amazing supporters, the rescue helicopter was able to take flight – and arrive on the scene a few minutes later. 'We got there just in time. It was an absolute team effort to get Peter to where we wanted him to be' says Critical Care Flight Paramedic Rob. As you might know, there are lots of things that can go wrong with a crush accident. Peter had dangerously low blood pressure, oxygen levels and body temp, and was in grave danger. But thanks to the swift arrival of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew, Peter had a chance… A fighting chance. And when Peter woke up later, in hospital – he says, 'I remember thinking, Oh, well that's good. I've made it. It was close. What your boys and girls have done in the rescue helicopter, I'm eternally grateful for it.' It was a long recovery in hospital, but Peter worked hard in rehab – and even managed to walk out of hospital on his own two feet! Eventually meeting the rescue helicopter crew who saved his life that day. Imagine… a loved one in desperate need of urgent medical help. In that critical moment, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is their lifeline. Donate now and save a life >
Scoop
02-07-2025
- General
- Scoop
Crushed Beneath A Tractor For Hours: Peter's Fight For Life
'I had a 20 percent chance of surviving apparently. It was that close. I was lying there under the tractor thinking… 'Maybe this is it'' said rural farmer Peter, reflecting on his accident in late 2023. Peter was living out in the country, in rural Mangakino. On a cold and blustery day, he went to feed out silage on their remote farm. He had told his partner Judith, 'I'll only be an hour.' However, a short while later, the silage wagon he was towing got stuck in mud and then caught on a gate. Peter turned and tried to unhook the wagon and get it loose. But as he did, the tractor slid… 'How I got from looking down to upside down, I don't know. The next part I remember is the tractor had landed on my pelvis. I was looking up at it, lying on the track, and the tractor is having a lie down on me.' Somehow, the tractor must've thrown Peter down a short incline, fallen and landed right on top of him - crushing his pelvis. Alone and far away from any help - Peter tried to dig himself out from under the tractor, gouging his fingers into the thick, muddy clay. But his hips had been severely crushed by the heavy tractor. There was simply no way Peter could get out from under that tractor alone. So, as time went by, Peter grew steadily colder and lost all feeling in his legs and hands. One hour became two… Two hours became three… And Peter remembers thinking, 'My son was expecting twins in January. There I was, lying under this *** tractor thinking, I've got to stay alive to see me grandkids.' When Peter didn't come back for lunch, Judith became increasingly worried. She decided to go find him - following Peter's tractor tracks in the mud. When she discovered Peter under the tractor, Judith was horrified. Peter had been trapped under there for hours. She raced back up the hill to get cell phone reception and dialled 111 for help. Thanks to amazing supporters, the rescue helicopter was able to take flight - and arrive on the scene a few minutes later. 'We got there just in time. It was an absolute team effort to get Peter to where we wanted him to be' says Critical Care Flight Paramedic Rob. As you might know, there are lots of things that can go wrong with a crush accident. Peter had dangerously low blood pressure, oxygen levels and body temp, and was in grave danger. But thanks to the swift arrival of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew, Peter had a chance… A fighting chance. And when Peter woke up later, in hospital - he says, 'I remember thinking, Oh, well that's good. I've made it. It was close. What your boys and girls have done in the rescue helicopter, I'm eternally grateful for it.' It was a long recovery in hospital, but Peter worked hard in rehab - and even managed to walk out of hospital on his own two feet! Eventually meeting the rescue helicopter crew who saved his life that day. Imagine... a loved one in desperate need of urgent medical help. In that critical moment, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is their lifeline. Donate now and save a life >
