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Scholarship fund gets boost Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:07AMOn behalf of the Broome Sports Foundation, I would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all who supported our sports memorabilia auction at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena on Feb. 26 and 27. Because of your efforts, we will once again be awarding numerous scholarships to young people in our community to help them afford college.
The nonprofit news and information resource Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:41PMPresident Obama today announced the charities that will receive a portion of the $1.4 million award that comes with the Nobel peace prize. “These organizations do extraordinary work in the United States and abroad helping students, veterans and countless others in need,” said President Obama.
Nobel Prize funds to aid others Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:16AMAssociated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to donate the $1.4 million from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans’ families and survivors of Haiti’s earthquake, among others, drawing attention to organizations he said “do extraordinary work.”
Barack Obama To Give Nobel Peace Prize Money to Charity Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:09AMPresident of USA Barack Obama has made good on a promise to give his $1.4 million in Nobel Peace Prize money to charity, releasing on Thursday the names of the organizations that will benefit, New York Times reported.
Robotics team ‘inspires’ in first year competing Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:36AMBY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer It may be their rookie year, but members of the Say Watt? robotics team feel like veterans as they prepare to compete in the world championship next month. The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition will be held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., April 14-17. read more
Education Calendar: 03/09/2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:51AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Rob Diamond: Glenn Beck--"Restoring Honor" or Exploiting the Children of Dead War Heroes? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:44PMI received an email Monday morning that stopped me in my tracks. It contained a link to the seemingly noble organization called the Special Operations...
GISD hosts powwow for Native American scholarships Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:35PMCrowds were met by the sound of beating drums as they walked through the Gainesville High School gymnasium doors on Saturday to participate in the Gainesville Student Benefit Powwow.Intertribal dancers from as far away as Seattle came to Gainesville to participate in the Powwow and dance in the many category contests.This is the first year for this Powwow, which is to benefit Native American ...
Basketball: Ex-Jayhawk Simien ready to answer a new calling Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:41PMThousands of college basketball players were honored this month at Senior Night ceremonies across the country. They posed for photos with proud parents, they basked in the fast-fading ovations of fans, and some were given the...
Businessman gives advice at LCCC luncheon/symposium Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:22AMELYRIA - The United States must keep innovating to compete in a world economy, Lorain native Josue “Joe” Robles told a crowd at Lorain County Community College on Friday. China expects to graduate 600,000 engineers this year and India about 300,000, while America “will be lucky” if we graduate 10,000 engineers, said Robles, [...]
Springs cannabis company applying for FDA approval Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:37PMA Colorado Springs company is applying for Food and Drug Administration approval of a cannabis-based drug to treat post traumatic stress disorder. Cannabis Science is at the beginning of the application process to perform clinical trials of its drug. “Veterans reported cannabis helped nearly all the symptoms of PTSD, with special emphasis on three important components: sleep [...]
Different generations, different takes on Kitsap racism Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:31PMCivil rights veterans, and high school students, talk about the way it was, and the way it is.
News Calendar: March 5-23 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:02PMNews Calendar for Salem, March 5-23, including neighborhood meetings, city programs, actor auditions and much more.
News from Lamorinda -- March 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:50PMThe 10th Anniversary Lafayette Jazz Festival, which kicked off Thursday, continues throughout the weekend with a number of performances.
McKee enters race for Missouri House seat Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:56PMKAHOKA, Mo. –– Kahoka pharmacist Neil McKee has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state representative from the 1st District in Northeast Missouri.
From the Council Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:45PMLast week several members of Council were traveling. Here is a report explaining the outcome of their travels. More reports will be printed in future issues.
Brooke senior in national speech contest Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:51PMWELLSBURG - A Brooke High School senior will be competing at the national level of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy speech contest this weekend in Washington, D.C.
Gala to raise money for arts programs at Rio Hondo College Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:27AMWHITTIER - Times may be tough, but the Rio Hondo College Foundation is hoping community members will still dig deep in their pockets
Withdrawals for overhead expenses hurt social service funds in Missouri Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:11AMNearly $3 million in Missouri funds may have been inappropriately reallocated away from services for veterans, domestic-violence victims, students and children in recent years, according to a new state audit.
Auditor: Money Taken from Kids, Vets and Victims Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:39PMMissouri’s state auditor says funds were improperly transferred from programs designed to help children, veterans and victims of crime.
briefs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:35PMORHS scholarship golf tourney The Oak Ridge High School Band is signing up golfers to play in their Inaugural Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sat., March 27 at River Plantation Golf Course in Conroe. Golfers will receive continental breakfast, golf, lunch and a goody bag valued at $50. Cost for a foursome is $300 or $75 per individual. The band also is looking for company or individual hole ...
Collaboration Yields Scholarships for Killed Service Members’ Children Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:05AMAmerican Legion member and praised author Vernon Williams discounts his timely book, "425 Ways to Stretch your $$$$." He donates 20 percent of all sales to The American Legion Legacy Scholarship fund.
Stratton foundation reaches $75,000 goal to match challenge grant Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:24PMSTRATTON -- The Stratton Community Foundation reached a goal of raising $75,000 by Feb. 28, 2010, meeting a second challenge from the Robert and Jeanette Hunt family, owners of Great Plains Communications.
Kiwanis host pancake and sausage breakfast Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:40AMMT. VERNON — Volunteers and Kiwanis Club members mixed, poured and fried at least 560 pounds of pancake batter mix during the 59th annual Kiwanis Club of Mt. Vernon Pancake and Sausage Breakfast.
Five years from KU, Wayne Simien answers another calling Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:17AMAs the current bunch of Jayhawks prepare for their Senior Night, a former KU star has come home to practice what he preaches.
Indian River Community Calendar, updated March 1 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:00AMLooking Ahead NEW LISTINGConcert: SRHS Jazz. Caribbean Steel Drum bands. Riverview Park, 5:30 p.m., March 19. (772) 564-4387.Jazz Concert: SRHS Jazz, Steel Drum bands, SRHS Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m., April 22. Donation. (772) 564-4387.Agility Dog Show: Bring lawn chairs; dogs allowed on leash. Dogs For Life Inc. Off-Leash Dog Park, 12th Street and 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, 10:30 a.m., March ...
Club Notes and Meetings Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:54AMYORK – Bolton Post #19 American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the National Guard Armory Monday, March 1, 7 p.m. Plans will be made to assist with County Government Day.
Print Edition Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:24AMThursday, February 25, 2010 3:24 PM CST Wanda Seliski of Breckenridge, second from right, is congratulated by North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) athletic director Scott Schumacher, far left, and Lady Wildcats head basketball coach Paulette Stein, far right, Wednesday.
In and Around the Chathams Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:10AMSATURDAY, FEB. 27 This year’s collection for the annual Friends of the Library of the Chathams Book Sale is under way and will end this Saturday, Feb. 27. Adult and children’s hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, CDs, video and audio tapes in good condition can be dropped off now through Saturday in the back hall of the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St. No magazines, textbooks, condensed ...
Memorabilia auction this weekend Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:57AMThe annual Broome Sports Foundation memorabilia auction will take place tonight and Saturday during the Binghamton Senators’ hockey games at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Both games begin at 7:05 p.m.
Everyday Heroes Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:41AMAnnual Essay Contest Winners -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Hawthorne Memorial Post 6389 sponsored this annual event that culminated in December wi ...
Vietnam vets group offers scholarship Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:13PMIn keeping with its mission to be there for future generations, the Vietnam Veterans of America Hays Chapter is launching a new college scholarship program.
Yellow Ribbon Program expands education benefits Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:15AM2/22/2010 By Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. , Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Education Calendar: 02/23/2010 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:58AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
School News Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:34AMSpring Preview and Scholarship Day Judson College will host its spring Preview and Scholarship Day on Feb. 27. Prospective students are invited to register, test for scholarships and meet students and faculty. Visit www.judson.edu, e-mail admissions@judson.edu or call 800-447-9472 for more information.
Many scholarships available for students Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:51AM There are a number of scholarships available to students and members of the community. They include: read more
Univ. aims to speed up financial aid for veterans Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:41AMBy: Lauren Redding Overwhelming demand led to federal delays last semester After processing delays left student veterans struggling to afford their education in the fall, the university is working to ensure veterans receive benefits that help pay for tuition, housing and books in a more timely manner this semester. The U.S. Depa...
Scholarship opportunities Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:10PMCLUB SCHOLARSHIP | Lake County
Meetings, fundraisers Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:52AMMeetings and fundraisers in the Tri-State area scheduled for Feb. 20 through Feb. 26
B-Sens Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of "Miracle On Ice" Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:41PMBINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators announced today that they will wear 1980 Team USA hockey jerseys this Friday, Feb. 19 as they play the Worcester Sharks. The jerseys are worn to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1980 United States Olympic Ice Hockey Team and the "Miracle on Ice".
Lenawee Community Foundation announces grants Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:56PMThe Lenawee Community Foundation announced awarding its largest annual total yet of charitable grants and scholarships during the past year, donating $1.4 million including gifts to numerous groups providing social services. “Yes, I said $1.4 million, which is more than any other non-governmental organization invested in our Lenawee community last year,” David Hickman, foundation board chairman ...
Education Calendar: 02/16/2010 Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:20PMManistee Bands, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Manistee HS auditorium. Performing pieces prepared for MSBOA festival evaluations. Free/open to the public; donations welcome.
Of Interest: Feb. 12, 2010 Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 4:27AMDID YOU KNOW? You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com.
Around Your Town Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 1:35AMJudy Coder from Topeka, Kan., sings a beautiful song during The Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering on Saturday. (MARK LEVY • HERALD/REVIEW) Around Your Town lists nonprofit events open to the public. Please send your items two weeks in advance to cityeditor@svherald.com . A Wisconsin Day get-together is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Sierra Vista Elks Lodge ...
Local sports calendar of events and notices Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:41AMBASEBALL
Around your town Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:05AMThe staff of the Mall at Sierra Vista was honored for its support for the 2009 Festival of the Trees celebration by the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Foundation’s festival committee. The staff was honored at a Thursday luncheon. From left are Daniel Lepleg, Eloy Macia, Edward Sinclair, mall Manager Ken Cecil, foundation Manager Eva Dickerson, Diana Baham, Patrick Dueltgen and Bob Chapman ...
School Days Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:16PMThe PRAC 4th Annual Scholarship Program, a program that supports high school seniors of Hispanic descent, who are planning to enter into a two or four year college or university, is seeking applications.
International Bedding Adds Key Personnel and Invests in Strategic Functional Business Areas to Drive Growth in 2010 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 3:16AMInternational Bedding positioned itself for a year of significant growth in 2010 by getting back to basics: hiring exceptional talent, refining its core business strategy, and investing in infrastructure. Four operations management assignments were previously announced in August, plus eight more key staff appointments were made in 2009 across the organization, including several diversity hires ...
Port Chester veteran earns scholarship Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMFor the 10th year, Clay Art Center in Port Chester raised money for local soup kitchens in a way that seems both very practical and very symbolic. Artists and students create handmade bowls every January, use them to serve a simple meal, and then offer the bowls for sale.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Report From the House Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 5:52PMThe House this week continued to work on almost 200 general bills that earlier had been approved by our various committees. We were facing a Feb. 11 deadline on the House floor to either approve or defeat those measures, or allow them to expire without a vote.