Earthquake hits medieval port city of Ston Croatia
Relief workers brought blankets food and tents as aftershocks shook Ston Croatia after a magnitude 6 quake centered near Dubrovnik. Rock slides blocked routes and about nine percent of the town’s stone houses were seriously damaged. Residents slept outdoors fearing more tremors as authorities restore water and electricity.
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Singapore promotes kindness campaign to curb materialism
Singapore launches a government effort to foster spontaneous small kindnesses among 3 million people amid concerns prosperity breeds materialism. Noel Hon, chairman of the kindness movement, says courtesy and character must be nurtured as social order and public campaigns persist.
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Hometown bank helps Francis Sporting Goods growth
Francis and Rich Revenew pur chased Francis Sporting Goods in 1993 from Jon's father George Francis. The business traces to 1947 when Gib and George opened a retail hunting and fishing shop. Douglas County Bank provided local loans, personal service, and quick cash flow support to stock season merchandise.
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Rich Revenew
Francis Sporting Goods
Jon
George Francis
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Gib
Rich
Douglas County Bank
Lois Uihlein
Don Francis
Rich Reyenew
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