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Local woman is helping wounded soldiers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:56PMA local woman is making a difference by trying to put smiles on the faces of wounded men and women in our military.
Longtime fervent Broncos fan, who had difficult childhood, dies Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:36AMBernadine Carney loved the Broncos, her 1957 Chevy and vodka straight up.
Crow Wing County Fair Ribbon Results - part 2 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:26PMThe Crow Wing County Board has named the following winners from this month's county fair:
Maggie M. Coleman Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:48AMMaggie Mae Coleman, nee Grogan, 95, Union, passed away Friday, Aug. 6, 2010.
In Milford Library: Summer reading certificates available Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:43AMA look at what's happening in the Milford Town Library.
Austin's only source for local news since 1891 Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 10:40AMDorothy L. (Kofstad) Morrow, 91, formerly of Austin, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Prescott, Wis.
Patriotic afghans go to wounded troops Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 10:48PMMary Brasmer of Aledo, Ill., crochets American flag afghans and donates them — nearly 25 so far — to the Community Based Warrior Transition Unit–Illinois, which has its headquarters at the Rock Island Arsenal and serves wounded personnel with the U.S. National Guard and Army Reserves.
IRS employees help wrap children in love Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 10:13PMOGDEN -- IRS employees have been busy doing more than your taxes this year: They're giving abused, neglected and terminally ill children a hug. read more
C.P. woman was friend for life Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 11:55PMWhen people made friends with Margaret Neill, they found afriend for life. She went out of her way to stay in touch.
Words of Thanks Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 3:33AMSpecial to the Times-News Dear Community: On behalf of the employees of the Hendersonville Post Office, please allow me to express my appreciation to the community for its participation in the 18th annual USPS/NALC “Stamp Out Hunger” Letter Carriers Food Drive, Saturday, May 8. This event is the largest one-day food drive in the world, and its success depends...
Obituaries for the day of May 27, 2010 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 2:09AMA memorial graveside service for Clinton Shirley Clark, who died Jan. 26 in Walla Walla, will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Elgin Cemetery. To view the previously published obituary, visit www.danielsknopp.com.
T-TALK: Treedazzle adds color Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 3:43AMThe TreeDazzle is a burlap bag that can be filled with potting soil and planted with flowers, vines or other shade-loving plants to add an unexpected accent.
SMART volunteers a welcome sight at fire scenes Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 7:58AMThe York Village Fire Department's SMART truck will go anywhere a hot cup of coffee is needed by firefighters or police when there's an emergency.
South Bend nursing home resident makes hats for needy Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 9:40AMSOUTH BEND — Betty Beckham, 78, uses a strand of yarn and a crochet needle to make a difference in the world. She crochets afghans, scarves, and hats.
Get those recipes ready for the Merced County Fair Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 7:53AMThe 2010 Merced County Fair officials said people can enter their favorite appetizer recipe or bake
DeMotte woman wrapped family in love Sunday, April 4, 2010 @ 8:00PMFrances Railing always told her grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren if they ever needed a hug from her, they shouldwrap themselves in an afghan she had crocheted for them andconsider that a hug from "Nanny."
Gardening programs get families growing Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ 2:46AMGardening programs get families growing
County fair offers 'Day of' cooking contests, afghan crocheting and amateur garden contest Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 10:37AMThe 2010 Merced County Fair said people can enter their favorite appetizer recipe or bake a fruit pi
Write to Know Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 1:10AMDear Write to Know: I'm always cold, and the house temperature is set between 72 and 74 degrees. Can anyone help me? My phone number is 508-693-0270.
The Dash Between: Decade in Hawaii made lifetime of memories for Elyria woman Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:06AMRose Broske brought grass skirts, a love of hula dancing and a taste for pineapple home to Elyria after spending most of the 1940s in Hawaii. “When she was over there, she took hula lessons,” said her niece Dolores Cole. “When they came home to visit, she would show us how to do the hula with [...]
ARTS NOTES for FEB. 14 Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:11PMNegrotto’s Open House
Divas for a Difference: Make a blanket and help out Project Linus Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMWhen a child is ill, one of the greatest comforts they can receive is to be surrounded by the warmth of a soft blanket. It can be the textural equivalent of a hug at a time when it is needed most.
Patriotic pastime Woman crochets American flags Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:14PMEthel Slusher of Belton has crocheted 20 American flags. Some are wall-hangings, other are sofa-length afghans. Mitch Green/Telegram Just give her a hook and some yarn, and she's set.
Volunteers passing out blankets Monday Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 7:04PMCommunity Service Center volunteers will be distributing afghan blankets Monday during Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities in Portales. Center volunteers have been crocheting lap blankets year-round, which are distributed to individuals who are...
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Local Girl Scout Troupes Help Bring Comfort Through Yarn Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 4:04AMBit by bit the Immaculate Conception Parish of Chicago has been making their own giant ball of yarn, collecting scraps and threads from the parish and local community. After accumulating six tubs of donated yarn, the parish Girl Scout Troops then began bringing the yarn together by crocheting squares that were then turned into blankets.
HOUR STORIES: Courthouse crochet Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 3:01AMDorothy Brandt sits behind the service center at the Monroe County Courthouse. Her hands expertly move a pair of crochet hooks. She's working on her sixth afghan of the year.
Appleton mom CJ Fields crocheted afghans comfort families with Down syndrome Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 4:07PMAPPLETON Sometimes, when Appleton mom CJ Field is crocheting afghans, her 5-year-old daughter Emmalee gets out her own crochet hook and ball of yarn.
Young Affinity patients awarded Giving Dolls Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 10:00PMVolunteers are always needed to help sew Giving Dolls and knit or crochet the afghans that are distributed with them. To help, call Vohn Kolm, director of Volunteer Services, at 330-837-6855.
Franklinville stalwart a champion for children Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 3:30AMFRANKLINVILLE — Lydia Craven calls it a blessing to share turnip greens. And sweet potato pies. And her time.
Not too cool for school Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 10:37AMFrom the outside, eureka! eureka! eureka! looks like a hipster’s idea of heaven. Mannequins topped with large, feathered rooster masks are decked out in bright purple sneakers, baggy neon houndstooth pants and statement necklaces made out of deflated balloons.
What To Do Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 2:30AMWhat To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper.
Local arts and crafts fairs listing Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 9:27AMFall is in the air and it's time again for the craft fair seasonto begin. Welcome to The Journal Times' annual arts and crafts fairlisting. Whether it's festive holiday items, home decorations,purses, wood items or jewelry that you're looking for, you'll besure to find it at one of the following area craft fairs:
Your North Lake County Calendar Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 12:01PMFind out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times.
Tempe group teaches inmates how to crochet Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 8:50PMThe Needlewielders at Tempe's Pyle Center collect yarn, crochet hooks for inmates who crochet.
Cheryl Elaine Ridge Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 12:57PMCheryl Elaine Ridge went home to be with her Lord with gentle grace and peace, surrounded by the love of her sister and caregiver Diana and her sister Sharon on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. She was 59.
Faith Calendar: 10/03/2009 Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 9:12PMReligion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; fax to 946-8632; e-mail features@record-eagle.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. All entries are subject to editing and are published on a space-available basis.
Crafters face off at the fair Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 8:34PMSANDWICH – Donna Leonard hopes her competitors are proud. “That’s really what this is about,” she said Monday, Sept. 7, prior to the start of the 122nd Sandwich Fair.
Local lady reaches out to children Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:26AMCamp Quality is a summer camp at Camp Daggett, this year hosting children from 4 to 19 who struggle with cancer.
Local lady reaches out to children Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 1:26AMCamp Quality is a summer camp at Camp Daggett, this year hosting children from 4 to 19 who struggle with cancer.
Attica Fair results Sunday, August 16, 2009 @ 11:02PMNEEDLEWORK Quilts - Any Other Design: 1st, Joyce Keaton, Attica. Afghans - Afghan Squares, Woven: 1st and 2nd, Joan Willman, Attica. Any Other Design, Crocheted: 1st and 2nd, Maxine Heyman, Attica. Best Preserved - Quilt: 1st, Janet Parkhurst, Clyde. Comforter: 1st, Maxine Heyman. Afghan: 1st, Janet Parkhurst; 2nd, Maxine Heyman. Pillows - Crocheted: 1st and 2nd, Maxine Heyman.
Crochet for Cash Monday, August 10, 2009 @ 4:53PMSome very basic information about selling your crocheted items.
Operation Toasty Toes needs service members' overseas addresses Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 11:16PMFLAT ROCK — The North Carolina chapter of Operation Toasty Toes needs family members of military service members to provide mailing addresses so the group can ship its donated items. The group also needs financial support.
Medina gardens on tour Saturday, July 18, 2009 @ 2:46AMMedina gardens on tour
Keeping Vets Warm Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 12:36PMPhysicians, nurses, family members, and government and military officials care for wounded veterans recovering in hospitals. But there's one Des Plaines grandmother who just may be the most popular and valued "caregiver" of them all, at least in the Chicago area.
Operation Toasty Toes needs service members' overseas addresses Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 11:16PMFLAT ROCK — The North Carolina chapter of Operation Toasty Toes needs family members of military service members to provide mailing addresses so the group can ship its donated items. The group also needs financial support.
Q: Design is discovery Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 2:46PMWe asked a few explorers, "What's your latest, greatest find?" "I'm absolutely passionate about Hansen Kitchen's 100 percent eco-friendly cabinetry by Knud Kapper. I saw it in Copenhagen and brought it to the U.S." —
Manteca couple crochets together to create fair award winning entries Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 4:29AMDon Drummond has spent the better part of his life working with crochet needles in his spare time – a hobby that he picked up from his mother and just about every other senior member in his family.
Q: Design is discovery. We asked a few explorers, "What's your latest, greatest find?" Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 4:31PM"I'm absolutely passionate about Hansen Kitchen's 100 percent eco-friendly cabinetry by Knud Kapper. I saw it in Copenhagen and brought it to the U.S." —
Woman moved to city 54 years ago Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 8:12AMEthyl Miller, 87, has called Staunton home for 54 years.