Uproots Nation 2018 Issue 6 | Page 5

NAFTA Superhighway In the early 2000’s, Texas Governor Rick Perry proposed a new “Trans-Texas Corridor” which would have run more or less parallel to I-35 from the Mexican border to the Oklahoma state line, including not only a highway, but also railway track, fiber-optic cable and a petroleum pipeline. This proposal raised concerns in neighboring states about how the highway might affect international trade, with opponents Arizona Sunset by Errol Jud Coder dubbing the project the “NAFTA Superhighway.” Can of Worms In Duluth, Minnesota, near its northern terminus, I-35 has an interchange with I-535/US 53 known locally as the “Can of Worms.” This junction features a pair of left exits from 35, a stoplight, and lane drops over the I-35 bridge. Tim Dooley is host of the Vagabond Voice News at 6AM, 10AM, 1PM, 4PM, 7PM & 10PM Eastern at vagabondvoice.net A Light Goes Out With immense shock and heartbreak, I am posting about the sudden loss of my father, Nick LaVigne. ANNA LAVIGNE | While at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, he suffered a massive heart attack, and passed either late Sunday night, or early Monday morning. My dad was an amazing human being. He was truly one of a kind. I have already begun making arrangements with the funeral home near Dad's home. It is the same funeral service that handled my mother's passing. They have been, and continue to be, very supportive and amazing. Memorial services and funeral details will be announced when they are arranged. For all of those who have reached out to myself and my family, I simply don't have sufficient words of gratitude... so please put a million exclamation marks behind the words, "Thank you." I held off on posting this so that I could be certain family members were aware. Dad loved jokes. He loved stories. Please share any you would like to in the comments. To all of our friends and family, I am so sorry to share this news with you, and I am so grateful for your love and support.