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Audit Questions $65k In Undeposited Collections - Chicago Tribune
des moines, iowa - a state audit has identified more than $65,000 in undeposited collections from the vinton parks and recreation department. state auditor david vaudt says in a report issued monday that the money includes undeposited collections ...
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Vinton Parks And Rec Is Investigated
auditor of state david a. vaudt monday released a report on a special investigation of the city of vinton parks and recreation department (department) for the period july 19, 2001 through august 30, 2007. the special investigation was requested by city officials as a result of concerns regarding department checks which were redeemed for cash at a local convenience store.
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No Car Required
sometimes the best respite from new york city is just one day away. in an ironic twist, the mta — an organization that contributes mightily to the frustrations of living here — can help. from amusement parks to animal kingdoms, from outlet shopping to museum tours, metro-north railroad offers several one-day getaway packages that combine discount travel fares and admission. more than 20 cultural ...
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Midway And Munchies And Music At Isle Of Wight County Fair - Hamptonroads.com
today’s county fair is full of a midway, food vendors galore, special performances, singing stars, games and stages offering continuous entertainment. yet, it was a different story back in the 1940s when the isle of wight county fair was on the ...
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When Alligators Roamed Orange County - Orange County Register
yorba linda he never saw it coming. thwap . the pain was searing. ken earnest still remembers the bite that should've killed him on may 17, 1960. earnest, 70, is the son-of-a-son of an alligator man. he rode alligators bareback before he could walk ...
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Audit Of Vinton Parks And Rec Reveals Money In Employee's Account
the iowa state auditor's office released a report today on a special investigation regarding the city of vinton parks and recreation department.city officials requested the investigation after some department checks were redeemed for cash at a local convenience store. kari cantrell, the department's administrative assistant, admitted to cashing the checks. she left the department on august 30, ...
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Audit Shows More Than $65,000 Taken From Vinton Parks And Rec Department
a former employee of the vinton parks and recreation department is accused of pocketing more than $65,000, according to an iowa state auditor's office report released monday.the special investigation started in october 2007 after city officials requested the audit when department checks were redeemed for cash in august 2007 at a local convenience store, david vaudt, state auditor, said. kari ...
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Credit Crunch Stalls Growth Of New Urban Shopping Centres, Developers ... - Cbc News
the economic downturn in the u.s. has cast a chill on the growth of new work-live-shop developments — centres that were once highly touted as models of convenience and profitability, developers at a toronto conference suggested tuesday. the multi ...
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Lifetime Fair Operator Getting Ready For Elberton's 75th - Elberton Star
in 75 years, the basic method of operation of elberton’s 12-county fair hasn’t changed at all. the bottom line is bringing affordable family fun to a community for one week. no two-hour trips to amusement parks and outrageous expense for a day of ...
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Audit Shows $65,000 Not Deposited For Vinton Parks & Rec
a state audit has identified more than $65,000 in undeposited collections from the vinton parks and recreation department.
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News: Cedar Fair Reports Attendance And Revenue
sep. 15th, 2008 -- sandusky, ohio, - cedar fair entertainment company (nyse: fun), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, on september 9th, reported that its 2008 revenues through labor day increased approximately $21 million, or 3%, to $852 million when compared with the same period a year ago.
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Some Useful Travel Tips For India & Nepal..... - Los Angeles Times Blogs
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Wellington Reservation Offers Free Trips On Paddleboats - Chronicle-telegram
wellington — whether you’re looking for some outdoor exercise or some relaxing peace and quiet, the wellington reservation has what you seek. and it doesn’t cost a thing. the 550-acre lorain county metro park, which celebrates its second ...
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State Auditor's Investigation Finds Missing Vinton Money
des moines --- a special investigation by the iowa state auditor's office found more than $65,000 in collections by vinton's parks and recreation department were never deposited.
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When Alligators Roamed Orange County
morning read: roots of o.c. amusement industry includes gators.
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Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Filing Their Own Lawsuit Surrounding Katie ... - Whas 11
louisville, ky. (whas11) - six flags kentucky kingdom is now filing their own lawsuit surrounding the katie lasitter case. they’re now suing the maker of the superman tower of power ride and the maker of the cable that snapped severing lasitter’s ...
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Daytrip: Go To Coney Island Before Summer Fades Away
before summer fades to memory, visiting coney island in brooklyn, n.y., is a timely choice for an end-of-season getaway. the world-famous playground, with its rich history, has sparked adventure for decades and is considered the grande dame of all amusements parks.
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Halloween Morphing Into Its Own Season
new york (ap) -- once upon a time, halloween was a one-day event. then the pumpkins and parties started moving back to the weeks between columbus day and october 31.
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Mgm Flyback Offer! $300 Return Trip Airfare Credit Award $89 - Los Angeles Times Blogs
select a forum southern california & beyond ----- las vegas los angeles & environs palm springs & the desert san diego santa barbara, ojai & channel islands southern california wine country catalina island big bear & lake arrowhead ...
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