Sterling White Cemetery cleanup prompts guard on adornments
Sterling White Cemetery began a Thursday cleanup to make the grounds safer and more appealing, but some families worry the rules on grave adornments are too strict. Manager Matthew Forasteiere says flowers in vases and marble or granite items are allowed, yet many nonconforming items remain visible. Visitor Bobbie Swanner fears she must remove angels and other keepsakes honoring her husband and daughter.
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Finley compliments and cemetery talks spark community recall
The piece blends personal notes about Finley and Connor with quotes from attorney John Beckworth and Hank Carroll on cemetery upkeep at Sterling White Cemetery and Funeral Home in Highlands. Beckworth defends careful, regulated cleanup to maintain a tranquil, safe environment, denying bulldozing claims while emphasizing family sensitivity and future visitor needs. Carroll notes cemeteries enforce rules for safety and cleanliness, and most complaints stem from insufficient maintenance. The Highlands location traces back to the mid 1800s with a contact number provided.
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Exxon profits fall ten percent in third quarter
Exxon Mobil Corp reports a 10 percent drop in net income to 9.41 billion dollars or 1.70 per share for Q3 as higher crude prices fail to offset weaker natural gas prices and margins. Revenue hits a quarterly record at 102.3 billion dollars, below Wall Street forecasts of 1.75 per share and 112.97 billion in revenue.
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The 2006 scholarships and financial aid total surpasses seven million eight hundred thousand dollars, supporting students nationwide. Transferable courses to a four year university offer savings up to ten thousand dollars. Programs promise career advancement in four to eight months.
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