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  • Meet Your Newsroom: Trista Steers Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:09AMLocal politics, feature profiles, updates about infrastructure projects, upcoming events, police activity, firefighting rescues, community sports, analysis of the economy and new artistic endeavors all deserve a space. A good editor must maintain a fine balance between unbiased Read more...
  • The Walt Disney World 30th Anniversary Trading Cards Story Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:18AMWade recounts what happened when guests started buying and trading the Florida park.
  • Coming Events Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:30AMCanadian Coast Guard Auxiliary is accepting volunteer applications. Be a part of this highly skilled group of men and women that proved a huge service to the community by performing marine search and rescue. All new members are provided with indepth training and all abilities are welcome.
  • Outdoors-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:59PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
  • Artistic Touch: Former teacher now creates art to share Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:49PMPat Ellis’ watercolor paintings depict images as close as Boney Mountain in her backyard and as far away as the icy Alaskan landscape as viewed from a cruise ship. “Painting enables me to see more clearly,” Ellis says in her artist’s statement. “I am fascinated by the effect of light and shadow on colors and shapes. Seeing brings me joy — capturing those moments is my challenge.”
  • Obituaries - May 14, 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:20PMMildred I. Campbell, 90 of Greenwich, passed away on May 7, 2010 surrounded by her family. Campbell was born in White Plains, N.Y. to Frank and Lillian Scolpini. She will be remembered as a a great cook who was known for her 40 lb. lasagna on Christmas and as a woman who put her family first.
  • Record heat brings business back to cool Colorado mountain getaways Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:20AMFRISCO - At the Frisco/Copper Visitor Information Center on Main Street, one might think that Tom Kusleika is giving something away free given all the people piling into the lobby and looking for information.
  • Record heat brings business back to cool Colorado mountain getaways Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:20AMFRISCO - At the Frisco/Copper Visitor Information Center on Main Street, one might think that Tom Kusleika is giving something away free given all the people piling into the lobby and looking for information.
  • Bars, concerts, comedy, attractions and misc. listings Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:46AMBARSSARASOTABACALAO SPORTS GRILL BAR: Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. / Hip-hop, 10 p.m. Thurs. /
  • Bars, concerts, comedy, attractions and misc. listings Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:46AMBARSSARASOTABACALAO SPORTS GRILL BAR: Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. / Hip-hop, 10 p.m. Thurs. /
  • Theater, Dance and Visual Arts Listings for July 22 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:33AMTHEATER
  • Theater, Dance and Visual Arts Listings for July 22 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:33AMTHEATER
  • Richardson: Fishing trip left our group sleepless in Suwannee Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:34AMIn the 1980s, we made a yearly fishing excursion to Suwannee, Fla., during our Christmas vacation. You must be a highly sophisticated traveler to appreciate this unique village where the Suwannee River meets the Gulf of Mexico in the Big Bend region.
  • Outdoors-East Bay Through August 1 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:45AMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
  • Travel column: Alaska trip filled with many firsts Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:13PMAlaskans like to brag about the size and ruggedness of their state.
  • Robbie returning to Take That for tour? Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 9:02AMPop singer Robbie Williams is reportedly planning to rejoin Take That for their next album and tour.
  • Quick links: Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 3:15PMArt in Public Places: District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 335 West Queens Rd. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil2@telus.net.
  • 101 things to do around Langley this summer Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:27AMThe Golden Ears Bridge is impressive from the air and the ground. The toll bridge is free for pedestrians and bicycle riders.
  • Second Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:33PMDavid Veilleux (Kelly Benefit Strategies) intends to put the finishing touches on his mid-season form in order to earn a spot on the Canadian National Team for the back-to-back ProTour races to be held in his hometown of Quebec City on September 10 and in Montreal on September 12. The all-rounder put himself at the head of a long list of talented riders by winning the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic ...
  • THE LOWDOWN: Gifts galore Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:05AMDUE TO GLOBAL WARMING or the El Niño effect, one of these issions or itties sweeps across our peaceful landscape every seven to ten years, wreaking mental havoc on the unsuspecting public and then disappearing into nothingness.
  • Chelsea Clinton to marry this month in upstate NY Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:35AMChelsea Clinton plans to tie the knot with fiancé Marc Mezvinsky in the upstate New York village of Rhinebeck on July 31. Chelsea Clinton - New York - United States - History - President
  • Friday, July 16 2010 Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:21AMKAST - Kids Are Scientists Too! Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 9, 9 am to 12 noon For students entering grades 5 through 10 Advance registration required: $155. Call KAST at 860.486.9219 or visit www.kast.uconn.edu for registration information.
  • UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 11:25AMBy ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action. Thoroughbred horse race - sport - Racing - Equestrian - Associations
  • Community notes Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 9:03AMBARC Developmental Services. Accepting original works of art depicting Bucks County landmarks to be considered for the Holiday Card Series. Oil or water color or photography accepted. Incorporate a generic holiday theme. Call 215-794-0800 ext. 312 for details. Deadline to submit 5 p.m. July 15.
  • Pennies program just felt right to Meadowview fourth-grader Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:16AMFourth-grader Bethany Quesenberry was looking for a cause.
  • Testimonials: Vignettes from Korea veterans (M-S) Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 8:30PMThe following are excerpts from some of the vignettes sent to The Virginian-Pilot to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Authors are listed alphabetically by last name, (M—S):  
  • OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, June 10 Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 3:35AMThe fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marinaoperators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglerscatching large fish should send the information to Outdoor NewsService, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can besent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can alsobe posted to Jim ...
  • Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 12:16PMWith the kids out of school, Thanksgiving can be a wonderful opportunity for a long, unstressed weekend getaway at a resort or a on a cruise before the hectic holiday season hits. Thanksgiving - Christmas and holiday season - Holidays - People and Society - BlackFriday
  • Outdoors-East Bay Through June 20 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 9:44PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
  • Bizarre challenge: Raikkonen versus mountain and motorcycle : Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 7:30PMThere are weird and wonderful sports traditions that occur around the world.
  • KU, K-State could get lost in the conference shuffle Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 5:06AMIn the conference expansion speculation frenzy, Kansas’ two proud programs are getting an education about their value in what could become a Big 12 land grab. Nobody from the major players is reaching for them.
  • The mysterious production of blizzards Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 3:00PMMaybe it all paid off. As the town looked anxiously to the horizon like a dog panting at the door for its owner, many started dancing, rubbing, stashing, and turning to the traditions of paganism to bring a dump to Telluride.
  • A Santa-laden pub-crawl Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 9:38PMSantacon, the San Francisco tradition that entails dressing up in Santa suits and embarking on a mass, mid-day pub-crawl may not be the most wholesome pre-Christmas activity, but today, the tiny town of Telluride is going to give it a try.
  • LIVE MUSIC for June 4-10, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 9:29PMA sampling of live music in the greater Canandaigua and Rochester area. Send event listings two weeks prior to publication. E-mail dwheeler@messengerpostmedia.com. USPS: 73 Buffalo St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, Attn L. David Wheeler. FAX (585) 394-4160.
  • For some, a slower Noel Night Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 4:03PMNoel night, pardon the pun, was a mixed bag for local retailers. In this down economy, on a night catering to locals looking for deals, lower-ticket items were what was making cash registers ring.
  • Holiday trees with a bit of history Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 3:57PMUp on Schmid Ranch, a rolling spread of mesa-top land that has been worked by the same family for more than 100 years, you will find all the trappings of an old ranch.
  • Peaks sells to local group for reported $20m Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 3:52PMAfter languishing on the market for more than two years, The Peaks sold on Wednesday to a group of local investors for a reported $20 million — less than half the price of bids in late 2007 and some $80 million less than the hotel was built for in the early ‘90s.
  • The mysterious production of blizzards Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 6:05PMMaybe it all paid off. As the town looked anxiously to the horizon like a dog panting at the door for its owner, many started dancing, rubbing, stashing, and turning to the traditions of paganism to bring a dump to Telluride.
  • Cool as ice Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 6:04PMSituated as it is amid snow-covered peaks and at the base of a ski resort, Mountain Village has plenty to offer in terms of winter activities. Skiing and snowboarding, sleigh rides, Nordic skiing, sledding and even snow biking are all there for the offering.
  • Morning, with a laugh Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 6:02PMJeb Berrier does his Christmas shopping at the Free Box.
  • Telluride’s lead planner makes switch to MV Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 5:48PMMountain Village kept it close to home in hiring a community development director — the town hired Chris Hawkins, the Town of Telluride’s current planning director.
  • Optimism at tourism conference, ski area Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 5:48PMTelluride has long depended on real estate transfer taxes for its revenue, but facing what may be a permanent decrease in those dollars, some are looking to the visitors who flock here when the flakes fall or the festivals are on.
  • Features & Columns Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 6:48PMWings of Freedom Tour Vintage combat planes from World War II will be on display for a week. Flights available. May 21–29; tours $6/$12. Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain view.
  • Ice enthusiasts skate circles for Hanley Rink Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 4:54PMIt’s easy to find yourself stuck in the same routine of going up the mountain, down the mountain here in snow country, but it’s nice to know Hanley Rink, Telluride’s NHL sized hockey Rink offers winter sport seekers a chance to mix up their routines.
  • Bartrum and Brown Celebrate Ten Years Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 3:46AMBartrum and Brown celebrate 10 years of giving back through their football camp.
  • From boutique to blockbuster: our definitive guide to the top 100 music festivals Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 1:41AMWith Jay-Z and Paul McCartney as headliners, the season’s first big festival looks a little like last year’s Glasto. And you can’t help but suspect that the Strokes — squeezed in between as Saturday’s top act — will struggle not to be overshadowed.
  • The mysterious production of blizzards Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 5:39PMMaybe it all paid off. As the town looked anxiously to the horizon like a dog panting at the door for its owner, many started dancing, rubbing, stashing, and turning to the traditions of paganism to bring a dump to Telluride.
  • Cool as ice Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 5:38PMSituated as it is amid snow-covered peaks and at the base of a ski resort, Mountain Village has plenty to offer in terms of winter activities. Skiing and snowboarding, sleigh rides, Nordic skiing, sledding and even snow biking are all there for the offering.
  • Morning, with a laugh Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 5:36PMJeb Berrier does his Christmas shopping at the Free Box.
  • Telluride’s lead planner makes switch to MV Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 5:23PMMountain Village kept it close to home in hiring a community development director — the town hired Chris Hawkins, the Town of Telluride’s current planning director.