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Hospital legend to be honored in Nurses Hall of Fame Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:48PMGULFPORT -- Burdonne Young dedicated more than a half century of service to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. She started as a nurse in the surgical department in 1950 and essentially worked until her death in 2009 at age 94, not letting a brief retirement in 1984 keep her away from the hospital.
Hinchee’s wait ends with Kankakee Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:36PMMATTOON - After Skyler Hinchee pitched Mattoon High School's regional baseball championship game win and received All-Big 12 Conference honors, something was still missing.
Events/meetings on the North Suncoast Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:53PMTimes staff Monday, July 18, 2011 Around the Suncoast Today's picks HERNANDO COUNTY Florida Library Youth Program presents Make and Take Craft: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. Kids 5 to 12 are invited. (352) 540-6391. Pasture management series topic is fertilization: 6 p.m., Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 1653 Blaise ...
MLB unable to reverse decline in African-Americans in majors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:55PMARLINGTON, Texas -- Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson moved to the top dugout step, looked into the stands of Rangers Ballpark and challenged his teammates. "Count the number of African-American people here at the stadium who aren't working at the stadium and see if you can get to 10," Granderson said. A teammate will point at a black man only to hear Granderson reject it because, "He's ...
More scholarships for Maori, Pasifika students Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:38PMMore Canterbury University scholarships are available to Maori and Pasifika students.
Statesman's preseason Top 25 college football countdown: No. 19 Ohio State Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00PMStatesman's preseason Top 25 college football countdown: No. 19 Ohio State
Serving Niles since 1886 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:49PMFormer Brandywine standout Jacob Frazier has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Lincoln Trail Community College. Pictured in front from left are Angelo Williams, Jake Frazier, Delvon Brown and T.J Grant.
Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
Hot rod cruises out of NPCC shop Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:46PMThe North Platte Telegraph The plum purple car now sitting in the Platte River Mall used to be sitting on a farm in Stockville. North Platte Community College (NPCC) purchased the car for $2,500, and their auto students tore it down and rebuilt it.
SOCCER: For U.S., it's a woman's world Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:47PMDavid Wharton, Los Angeles Times It was an hour or so after the game, on the ride back to the team hotel, that Alex Morgan found a moment to reminisce. Her second-half goal had helped the United States defeat France, earning a spot in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, but Morgan was thinking of a less pleasant time. Eight months earlier, the Americans had lost a qualifying match to Mexico ...
All in the numbers for Ark. lottery to up profits Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:28PMCHUCK BARTELS Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The director of the Arkansas lottery says he can sharply improve the lottery's profit margin, but doing so would likely result in a decline in the amount of money available for college scholarships. To improve the percentage of money that goes to students while also increasing the bottom line, the lottery has to convince players to move away from ...
Lindahl supports Performing Arts Center project at Western Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:02PM“I enjoy the performing arts. It's really nothing more profound than that.” Those are the words of Tate Lindahl, a retired Western Illinois University administrator and Macomb resident, whose seven-figure bequest will support the much-anticipated Western Illinois University Performing Arts Center. “I have always felt that the most important part of a performance, aside from the performers ...
[News] Charlie Tilson: Books or bucks? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:01PMWhen Charlie Tilson verbally committed to the Illinois baseball team in the fall of 2009, the then-junior was barely a blip on the radar of pro scouts. Then, in the late summer of 2010, the New Trier center fielder attended the 2010 Area Code Games — a national event in California for prep underclassmen — and took the talent showcase by storm.
Darren Clarke Wins British Open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:58PMNorthern Ireland's Darren Clarke won the British Open by three strokes Saturday.
Giving to YSU Annual Fund quadruples over past decade Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:39PMStaff Report YOUNGSTOWN Giving to the Youngstown State University’s Annual Fund has reached a
Marin County milestones for the week of July 17, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:13AMLOCAL MILESTONESCourtney Carroll of Novato graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor's degree in sociology.
Honors: Jillian Carney and Jennifer Cermak Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:49PMJillian Carney and Jennifer Cermak, both of Grosse Ile, were awarded college scholarships
Hernando County diversions Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:39PMBy Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Thursday, July 14, 2011 curtain call Actors who can sing, dance and act are encouraged to audition for the Stage West Community Playhouse production of Chicago . Auditions are 7 p.m. July 22 and 1 p.m. July 23 at the theater in Spring Hill. Production dates are Nov. 10 to 20. There are speaking roles for 10 women and nine men. Bring prepared music, preferably a ...
Building better cities for tomorrow Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:34PMThe Indian Institute for Human Settlements plans to transform hordes into urban practitioners. It may save our cities by doing so.
National Urban League Can Help You Finish Your College Degree Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:34PMThe historic civil rights organization has partnered with Western Governors University to help its employees, members and clients reach their academic and career goals.
Hot Dogs, Baseball Meet Borscht, Hockey Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:33PMOn the first day of his American history class at the Russian State University for the Humanities, Ivan Ivanov and his classmates had a pop quiz: What comes to mind when you think of America?
Fall 2011 Scholarships Now Available For Women of All Ages Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:33PMNationwide (July 14, 2011) -- As the fall season approaches, WomenScholarships.org continues to give away a $10,000 monthly scholarship award to a female who is 18 years of age or older. The scholarship award is designed to help women and moms, who make up nearly two-thirds of all college students.
N. Idaho home goes to E. Wash. woman in raffle Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:29PMThe keys to a new house in northern Idaho valued at $250,000 will go to a 72-year-old eastern Washington woman.
Local student receives multiple WSU scholarships Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:18PMCorinne Gaddis has been awarded a $2,000 Gertrude Kay Kaiser Dean’s Merit Award, a $2,000 Mary March Leach Endowed Scholarship and a $1,000 Steen-Smith Health and Fitness Endowment by the Washington State University College of Education.
Easton chapter of UNICO awards scholarships to four area high school graduates Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:15PMItalian-American service organization names local scholarship recipients.
Youth Day fosters links to Detroit's future Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:59AMParents, teachers and children flocked to Belle Isle on Wednesday for a day of sports, music and mentoring meant to foster bonds between Detroit youngsters and community and business leaders.
Umniah Renews Its Partnership with TAG-Knowledge to help Students and support Al Amaan Fund for the Future of Orphans Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:49AMThe agreement was signed by Ihab Hinnawi, CEO of Umniah, and Luay Abu-Ghazaleh, Vice chair of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh-Organization ( TAG-Org TAG-Org ), with the attendance of the British Ambassador HE Mr. Peter Millett and HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh in addition to local media representatives.
Heat's Wade Still Feels NBA Loss 'Sting' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:42AMDwyane Wade admits he's not taking his team's NBA Finals loss all that well.
Sara Scott signs with West Florida Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:36AMLincoln High and Tallahassee Community College graduate Sara Scott has signed a scholarship to continue her education and play softball at the University of West Florida in Pensacola starting this fall.
PURSUING AMERICAN DREAM Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:35AMAmy Conklin, 36, immigrated to California nine years ago from her native Bangkok, Thailand, determined she would get her education and become a nurse.
Local students awarded Merit Scholarships Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:31AMTwo students from Henderson County have been named 2011 National Merit Scholarship winners.
La Quinta news and notes for July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:31AMLifeStream is inviting high school and college students to enter a special summertime promotion to win iPads or $5,000 scholarships. High school students can win one of 14 iPads, while college students at least 18 years old have the opportunity at one of two $5,000 college tuition awards.
A really BIG win Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:17AMPosted: Thursday, July 14, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 1:10 am, Thu Jul 14, 2011. COEUR d'ALENE - There's an old saying that "bad things come in threes," but for Donna Wallar, it was two bad things and one very, very good thing.
N.J. revises Education Department Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:48AMTRENTON - New Jersey's Education Department received a makeover Wednesday aimed at making it less of a regulatory agency while putting in place Gov. Christie's goal of successfully teaching and graduating children from all walks of life.
Schumer pushes to bring $50 million 30 SUNY schools Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:45PMWashington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D - N.Y.) announced his push to help secure funds for worker training and education programs in SUNY schools throughout the state on Wednesday.
NAACP Units Rally for Collective Bargaining Rights Across the Midwest Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:35PMRe-Segregation becomes flashpoint for NAACP-led march. Watch the ABC News coverage. The NAACP has teamed up with Donna Richardson Joyner to take on the President's Challenge for physical fitness. Together we'll help your family get fit!
NFL Deal Could Be Wrapped Up In Days Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:28PMAn agreement to end the NFL lockout continues to inch closer and could be wrapped up within a week.
Wind Could Shorten British Open Holes Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:28PMStrong winds have British Open tournament officials considering moving up tees on some holes on the Royal St. George's course.
Local Sports Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:21PMMARQUETTE - With the not so swift removal of some clear plastic tape and the even clumsier removal of a white sheet of paper, a new college hockey conference was born.
More than 12K Ark. lottery scholarships awarded Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:14PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The Arkansas Higher Education Department has awarded more than 12,000 lottery-funded college scholarships for the fall semester. Department interim director Shane Broadway said Wednesday the 12,377 scholarships awarded so far are for traditional students, such as those entering college directly from high school. So far, no scholarships ...
New royalty to be crowned in East Bethel Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:12PMMany young girls have served as the ambassadors to East Bethel over the 32-year history of the East Bethel Royalty program. A few new girls will join these diplomatic ranks after a ceremony tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, July 16) at the East Bethel Ice Arena.
Faculty member named interim executive director at USMH Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:38PMThe University System of Maryland at Hagerstown has named faculty member John Stoothoff interim executive director effective July 25, when executive director David Warner leaves for a position at Hagerstown Community College, USMH spokeswoman Erin Harman said. A search committee will be formed in late August with a goal of finding Warner’s permanent successor by February, Harman said. Warner is ...
All-star linebacker Griffin Hite joins his father with Hokies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:38PMIf nothing else, coaches demand punctuality. So it was no surprise that Griffin Hite called at precisely the appointed hour.
Koenig finishes in second at Rodeo State Finals Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:36PMCRAIG, Colo. — Sanford High School sophomore Taten Koenig competed in the 2011 Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals earlier this summer in Craig, Colorado. Koenig not only competed at the event, in fact he excelled by placing second in the team roping event.
Laws continues to build foundation at Drew Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:36PMDerrick Mahone Column
Lottery proceeds $3.8 million below director's prediction Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:36PMA year-end report on the state lottery shows that the lottery generated $94.2 million for college scholarships in the fiscal year that ended June 30 — nearly $4 million less than the lottery's director predicted less than two weeks ago.
Rose inspired by Detroit's plight to open school Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:35PMANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Jalen Rose could live comfortably off the millions he made in the NBA and the money he makes now as an ESPN analyst.
Recruiting snapshot and a pair of mug shots Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:34PMON TUESDAY, new West Virginia football recruiting coordinator Alex Hammond spent part of the day in a compliance meeting and part of it with human resources.The Gazette broke the story of his hiring this past weekend and since then, hes been cutting red ta...
Bay State Baseball Camp reaches 30-year mark Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:33PMTime to celebrate the Big 3-0. Thirty years after former Somerset High School baseball coach Jim Sullivan and former UMass Dartmouth coach Bruce Wheeler first laid the foundation to one of the most successful area baseball camps, the Bay State Baseball Camp kicked off yet another session this week on the campus of UMass Dartmouth.
Zierden ready for 15th annual hoops camp for kids Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:11PMLa Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) This is usually "down" time for NBA players. But thanks to the current lockout it's an unexpected break for the league's coaches.