As the name suggests, the game of golf is the centerpiece of the Wood Wind Golf Course. But that’s not the only attraction on the public course at 2302 W. 161st St. Cohoat & O’Neal Management COO Colin O’Neal wants members to know that Wood Wind isn’t just about golf. …
Read More »How visa issues landed Finn Axel Berglund on the Oregon men’s swim team | high school swimming
Axel Berglund was originally scheduled to spend this year in Florida, but complications with his travel visa caused a delay. Berglund is from Finland and was trying to study abroad in the United States this school year. The original plan was to attend school in Florida and live with a …
Read More »Conestoga boys and girls win at Central League Swimming Championships – PA Prep Live
After going through the Central League doubleheaders undefeated this winter, Conestoga’s boys’ and girls’ swim teams easily finished first at the Central League Swim Championships on Feb. 11-12 at Ridley High School. The Conestoga girls had 664 points, more than double the total of second-place Radnor (313). “This caps off …
Read More »West Seattle Blog… | Celebration of Life scheduled for February 5 for Gary W. Wofford, 1939-2021
Family and friends will gather on February 5 to celebrate the life of Gary Woffford. Here is the memory they share with the community: Gary W. Wofford, 82, died Nov. 3, 2021, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Lakewood, Washington, from pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was …
Read More »The teams of the region enjoy the biggest meeting in 2 years
Concord High swim coach Bill Quinn tells his team that every meet is a gift this season. Friday night’s meet, hosted by Bow at the Concord YMCA, featured 10 high school teams, the largest regular-season meet area swimmers have entered in the past two years. With cheering (masked) athletes and …
Read More »Huntey’s Clubhouse expands to Reed City
REED CITY – With a shortage of available child care centers across the country, area parents looking for quality child care will soon have another option. Huntey’s Clubhouse, with locations in Big Rapids, Morley, and Howard City, will be opening a new location in Reed City in the old Doctor’s …
Read More »The Boys & Girls Club of Saint Helena and Calistoga receives a North Bay GIVES award
Name of CEO or leader of charitable efforts or your group: Trent Yaconelli Their title: Executive Director Address of the company’s head office: 1420 Tainter Street, Saint Helena CA 94574 707-963-8944 www.bgcshc.org As an organization, there is clearly a determination to encourage employees and the company to support nonprofits and …
Read More »The city launches an official solicitation for the redevelopment of the “Diamant District”
An aerial view of the area around the Diamond. (BizSense File Photo) The latest push in the multi-year effort to replace The Diamond and expand the city-owned land around it has now officially launched to the world. The City of Richmond on Tuesday released an Official Request of Interest (RFI) …
Read More »Death notice of Sid Bordman (1923 – 2021) – Overland Park, KS
Sid bordman October 25, 1923 – December 20, 2021 Overland Park, Kansas – Sid Bordman was born on October 25, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School in 1941 and Rockhurst College in 1954. Sid met Theresa Barbara Maasen at a basketball game at the Redemptorist …
Read More »Boys Swimming Naperville Central vs Neuqua Valley 16.12.2021
The swimming Neuqua Valley boys take on Naperville Central in a DVC showdown where the Wildcats challenge the Redhawks. This highlight is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. Let’s jump into the pool at the Neuqua Valley boys swimming for a DVC match. The Wildcats are chasing their second conference victory …
Read More »North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week Relishes the Full HS Swimming Experience
Grace Lee is thrilled to finally have the full high school swimming experience. His competition may feel differently. The Northern Highlands sophomore set the 100 free school record last Thursday and won all four of her races against Demarest. She had no idea she had passed Madeline Wolf’s historic mark …
Read More »Albert Lea’s graduation ring finds its owner after 30 years | Archive
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota — A graduate of Albert Lea High School got her graduation ring back after 30 years apart on Monday. Sandi Wadding was stunned when she learned that a Prior Lake woman, Denise McBride, and her 16-year-old son, Titus Jacobson, had discovered the ring in her newly acquired …
Read More »Changes focused on the community at Yates Manor in Stockade – The Daily Gazette
Changes are underway at 17 Front Street, a sprawling house that housed Governor Joseph Yates in the early 19th century. There are new owners, Chris LaFlamme and Eric Johnson – sons of the late Schenectady Mayor Karen Johnson – who purchased the property in October under CE Biscuit, LLC. They …
Read More »Association leader reflects on year of growth
November 15 – Mandy Anderson was eight months pregnant when she took over as CEO of the Boys and Girls Club at Glacier Country last winter. In the year since taking on the role, Anderson has expanded the nonprofit and her family. It was 12 busy but fruitful months for …
Read More »Our pool is coming back
The IT announcement last month that the land was inaugurated for Sonoma Valley’s new high school swimming pool included a quote from District Superintendent Dr. Adrian Palazuelos: “This will be the Jewel of the Valley.” I know at least one person who would have agreed with Dr Palazuelos – my …
Read More »Why the Township of Vernon named the pool after the late Buffalo Grove man
When we name a public place in memory of a person, that honor is often reserved for someone who has spent decades working for the institution. Today, the Township of Vernon names its swimming pool in memory of a Buffalo Grove resident who died in February at the age of …
Read More »Jackson, NJ Police find teenager with gun during school football game
JACKSON – Township police have arrested a teenager who was found with a handgun and ammunition during a high school football game on Friday night. Officers assigned to the Jackson Liberty High School home game against Shore Regional High School had received a tip about the armed teenager, police said. …
Read More »NOTICE | STEVE STRAESSLE: On distractions
“Yes! Poolsville is open,” I shouted, reading an email on my phone. The news echoed through the hardwood floors in my kitchen. “Please don’t say that out loud anymore. It’s like you’re waiting for a merry-go-round in an amusement park,” my wife said, passing by without interrupting her stride. “This …
Read More »Full esteem ahead // L’Observateur
Two summers ago I spent my days as a camp counselor, first at Notre Dame’s summer fellows program and then at my local church camp. During my stay at Notre Dame, I advised 14 high school girls. Only a few years younger than me, these girls were smart, funny, beautiful, …
Read More »Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard ready for Sunday Night Football vs 49ers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard co-hosted Tuesday’s weekly live football show Clubhouse Live, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. Packers tight end Dominique Dafney was Lazard’s guest. The show can be seen live at the Clubhouse Sports Pub & Grill in downtown Appleton or on any of our Facebook pages or …
Read More »Lead by example | News, Sports, Jobs
– Archive photo of the messenger by Kriss Nelson Kathy Carlson stands near Southeast Valley High School in Gowrie. She is a school board member and sits and volunteers on various other boards and committees that serve the Town of Gowrie. Editor’s Note: This feature was first published in a …
Read More »The best things to do at Nonantum Resort for the whole family
The name Nonantum comes from a Native American word meaning âblessingâ or âprayerâ. Today it has become synonymous with “family,” and with family in mind, the name fits this historic Kennebunkport resort perfectly. Named one of the best family-friendly resorts in all of New England by Yankee Magazine and winner …
Read More »Sarah Saint James met her new management team on Clubhouse
Adelaide singer-songwriter Sarah Saint James has signed a management agreement with Hutch Collective of Melbourne, Odette’s home. Sarah first reached out to the Hutch team through the Clubhouse social media audio app, where Hutch co-founder Larissa Jane Ryan regularly moderated the music industry. At the time, Sarah Saint James’ single …
Read More »Cantonal Council to Assess Application for Winery and Resort Next Month | Local News
The township’s municipal council will soon consider annexing and rezoning a wine estate and a complex as part of a large mixed-use development. Grid Properties is requesting annexation, along with planned development and mixed-use zoning of approximately 177 acres at Polecat Mountain to develop a winery and mixed-use complex, said …
Read More »New details emerge in drowning death of Deer Creek graduate
Investigators say an 18-year-old Deer Creek High School graduate who drowned at a poolside party earlier this summer may have accidentally fell into the water or entered by himself after consuming alcohol and marijuana. Emergency responders declared Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Amuda dead at approximately 3:11 am on June 16 in block …
Read More »First Hawaiian Bank Launches Statewide Slippah Reader for Child and Family Services
Bank adds banking hours on Saturdays to new downtown Ewa location; celebrates 61 years of community history with donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii and the Child & Family Service. PC: Courtesy of First Hawaiian Bank. In conjunction with the opening of First Hawaiian Bank’s new Ewa …
Read More »Pueblo County Boys and Girls Clubs Consider Expansion to Pueblo West
At a regular board meeting held on July 12 by the Metropolitan District of Pueblo West, Angela Giron, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County, said the organization is considering open a site in Pueblo West. Boys & Girls Clubs has worked to empower young …
Read More »NYC hit by lifeguard shortage, canceling swimming lessons and crews
A staff shortage is forcing some Rockaway Beach lifeguards to fly solo, creating a potentially dangerous situation, guards told The Post. Town beach rescuers said long hours on the stand alone compromise safety as they tire or face multiple rescues. Some held a demonstration on Friday. “If you were in …
Read More »Twain Harte Pool Reopens, Some Tuolumne County Recreation Programs Begin Enrollment | New
A public swimming pool in Twain Harte has reopened and other summer programs through the Tuolumne County Recreation Department have started to take registrations despite ongoing difficulties finding part-time seasonal workers. Eric Aitken, library and recreation director for the county, said the Twain Harte community pool was open for the …
Read More »Redbank Valley High School Reports Fourth Quarter Honors | New
NEW BETHLEHEM – Redbank Valley High School has announced the top honors and honors lists for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. The following students were awarded the honors: Joseph Brisson, Elaina Carrico, Marlee Carrier, Karsi Crawford, Noelle Gold, Jonas Gourley, Adelyn Hetrick, Emma Hetrick, Jennessa Kemp, Taylor …
Read More »LCCTC class of 2021 graduates | Local News
The 2021 class of Lawrence County Career and Technical Center graduated on June 3 at New Castle High School’s Taggart Stadium. The Promotion Major was Emily Wynn and the Salvator was Gillian Blount. LCCTC graduates included: Brayden Alberico, Jyah Clark, Jacob Alfano, Brandon Allen, Brooklyn Altenburg, Rhianna Anderson, Zaryab Ansari, …
Read More »Long Island lifeguard shortage leaves pools and camps scrambling
Kubi-Ayana Walters has been swimming since she was 6 months old. Becoming a certified lifeguard was a natural progression for the 18-year-old Baldwin resident. âI was just trying to find a swim related job⦠and the best job I could think of would be fun,â Walters said Sunday after graduating …
Read More »How a mother and son Lafayette turned a long-standing mental health struggle into a haven for others • The Current
Clarice Gallegos has spent too many years waiting for that dreaded knock on the front door – the one most parents fear. âWe found your son dead by the side of the road,â the police said. As the mother of a “problem” child – her cross to bear – she …
Read More »New Activities Open at Pipestem Resort State Park Adventure Zone
The New York Times Roman Protasevich: Belarusian activist who “ refused to live in fear ” WARSAW, Poland – From his teenage years as a rebellious high school student in Belarus and into his twenties while in exile abroad, Roman Protasevich has faced so many threats from the security apparatus …
Read More »Unfinished mansion in Parowan may become resort lodge, county officials decide – Reuters
The unfinished residence at 995 W. Old Highway 91 is the site of a proposed resort, Parowan, Utah, May 13, 2021. | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News PAROWAN – A large, unfinished mansion in Parowan that has been empty for over a decade can …
Read More »Abby Sharon of Hermiston heads to South Virginia to swim for the Knights | Local
HERMISTON – It’s hard to find a public pool to swim in during a pandemic. For Abby Sharon of Hermiston, that meant about a year without being able to do the job she would love to do, but that didn’t deter Southern Virginia University from offering her the opportunity to …
Read More »Wheeling City Pools ready to make a splash | News, Sports, Jobs
File Photo A young swimmer has the chance to cool off at the Oglebay pool in a previous summer. The cool weather will soon be a memory for residents of the Ohio Valley, and Wheeling’s public pools are expected to open for the season – some as early as next …
Read More »New $ 10.2M NCHS Pool on Track for End of September; construction of the footbridge will begin at the end of the school year
(NCSD) CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County High School’s new Natatorium project, valued at $ 10.238 million, is on budget and is expected to be completed by the end of September. Natrona County School District Commissioner Clark Jensen said on Monday that the roof structure for the facility’s locker rooms was …
Read More »DuBois and Brookville separate on the track | Sports
BROOKVILLE – The DuBois and Brookville track teams met on Tuesday, with the two schools sweeping out DuBois Central Catholic in a tri-meet held at Brookville Area High School. The DuBois-Brookville clash was really evenly split, as the Lady Beavers and Raiders each won by identical scores of 91-59. DuBois …
Read More »DuBois Region High School Award | Way of life
DuBOIS – The DuBois area high school has announced its honor rolls for the third term of the 2020-2021 school year. Grade 12: Hannah Allen, Isaac Andrulonis, Julia Bashline, Gianna Battaglia, Caleb Beard, McKenna Britton, Alicia Bryan, Justin Burr, Kayla Butterfuss, Elizabeth Chileski, Jeremy Clawson, Aniela Cortina, Donald Crabtree, Meriele …
Read More »Lady Beavers wants to return to championship pedigree | Sports
DuBOIS – Even without the uncertainty of returning after last year’s COVID-19 shutdown, the DuBois-area high school girls’ track team is without something they haven’t seen for over a decade – anyone who remembers a district title. The Lady Beavers had won eight consecutive District 9 tag team championships between …
Read More »Adopt a Senior Program launched for RVHS | New
NEW BETHLEHEM – In a sophomore year where a high school student’s life is anything but a normal experience, a parent at Redbank Valley High School recently launched an effort to create memories for the class of 2021. Adopt a Senior Redbank Valley High School Class of 2021 is a …
Read More »A shooter in the hills
Pressure intensified to find a suspect. Manwell told me, “He was focused on some lone wolf type.” That summer, a wave of mysterious break-ins of commercial buildings began near the outskirts of the park. Someone was stealing breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls, leaving valuables intact. A burglar was filmed: dressed …
Read More »School Board Discusses Tradition of Halloween Window Painting | Jeffersonian Democrat
BROOKVILLE – A donation from the Brookville Chamber of Commerce led to a discussion of a long-standing high school tradition at last week’s Brockville Area School Board meeting. The House donated $ 75 to help with transportation costs for the annual Halloween Window Painting Contest. Acceptance of the donation led …
Read More »5 fitness tips to prepare you to become a combat medic
Through the use of slurs, strict discipline, sleep deprivation and controlled explosions, Army drill sergeants transform recent high school graduates and civilians looking for new jobs into trained soldiers. ready to serve in American wars. This transition is, of course, painful – by design. Here are 11 things trainees will …
Read More »Shamrocks Edges Falcons For JV Title | Sports
PUNXSUTAWNEY – Johnsonburg got the only score he needed in the fourth quarter with a 7-6 victory over Reynoldsville in the Central Pennsylvania Youth Football League Junior Championship game on Saturday afternoon at Punxsutawney High School. The defensive struggle saw the Falcons come onto the board first early in the …
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