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Prayer Shawl Ministry sends afghans to 'Newborns in Need' Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:01AMThe Prayer Shawl Ministry recently sent a bevy of vibrant afghans its members knitted for babies at the neo-natal units of area hospitals in support of Newborns in Need Inc.
Little Ferry library group knits for charities, hospitals Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:32AMAt the library's Yarn Barn, a group of dedicated women meet every Wednesday between 6 and 8 p.m. to knit and crochet various objects, including shawls, baby clothing and blankets.
Birk selected as Strawberry Festival queen Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:17PMMary Birk, 75, of Bolivar, was selected Friday night as the 2011 Strawberry Festival queen.
'Afghan of Awesomeness' boosts breast cancer fight Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 12:00AMWhen is an afghan far more than a covering to ward off a chill?
Old-time cheer for Christmas at Codys' Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 9:06AMThe North Platte Telegraph The ornaments adorning the Christmas tree in the sitting room of Buffalo Bill's mansion are the result of hours of patience. Every year, organizations create themed trees for the Scouts Rest Ranch home in preparation for the annual Christmas at the Codys' event. This year there are 20 trees.
Vivian L. Sprung Williams Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 1:38PMVivian Lydia Sprung Williams, 86, St. Clair, departed this life in St. Clair Friday, Feb. 25, 2011.
Local American Legion Auxiliary post to help VA hospital in Upper Peninsula Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 6:51PMSWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — A group from a local American Legion Auxiliary hopes to help a veterans hospital in need and wants the community to get involved. After sending Valentines to the veterans, the American Legion Post 294 Ladies Auxiliary of Swartz Creek hopes to continue filling needs for the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Mich.
Yaeger: Polka Dots Fly Over the Atlantic; Westwood Is Eternal Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 1:43PMl-r: Polka dots at Louise Gray; crochet squares at Christopher Kane; Westwood's trouser-kilts. Pity poor London Fashion Week, the groovy orphan child of runway shows, sandwiched between far more glamorous New York and Milan/Paris, striving for recognition and respectability in the hard-knock world of catwalks. If only all the people who hail from here would show here — imagine Stella , Phoebe ...
Open house to honor longtime Brandon resident Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 11:05PMHelen Mulrennan Young will celebrate her 88th birthday Sunday with family and friends.
Christopher Kane autumn/winter 2011 at London Fashion Week Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 8:51AMKane utilised a plastic, liquid-look fabric to create his most minimalist collection to date.
Tribute | Coni Michael was stubborn but giving Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 10:31PMWho: Coni Michael, 63, of Overland Park. When and how she died: Feb. 1 after a massive stroke.
Ham Lake couple remained active through their lives Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 12:26PMHelen and Walter Ehrnreiter were private in one sense because they loved their large Ham Lake lot with their home secluded in the trees, but on the other hand, they were very social with the people they met.
News to use Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 5:28AMPreschool children and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend "Preschool Art in the Afternoon" from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, beginning this week and continuing through Feb. 24, at the Worthington-West Franklin Community Library.
Women team up to crochet items for people in need Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 11:08AMOSAGE, Iowa --- A group of women at Evergreen Senior Living inOsage is helping others a stitch at a time.
Catan’s stores seeking Strongsville knitters to aid effort Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 4:45PMAs the cold winter months continue, Pat Catan’s Craft Centers is helping to ensure the less fortunate stay warm.
Osage ladies crocheting for a greater cause Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 1:23PMEvergreen Crochet Club members (from left) Agnes Gilbert, Donna Fredericks, Cassie Kloberdanz, Maxine Anderson and Ellie Bower with many of their recently crocheted items.
Old-time cheer for Christmas at Codys' Sunday, January 2, 2011 @ 6:40AMThe North Platte Telegraph The ornaments adorning the Christmas tree in the sitting room of Buffalo Bill's mansion are the result of hours of patience. Every year, organizations create themed trees for the Scouts Rest Ranch home in preparation for the annual Christmas at the Codys' event. This year there are 20 trees.
Old-time cheer for Christmas at Codys' Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 6:00AMThe North Platte Telegraph The ornaments adorning the Christmas tree in the sitting room of Buffalo Bill's mansion are the result of hours of patience. Every year, organizations create themed trees for the Scouts Rest Ranch home in preparation for the annual Christmas at the Codys' event. This year there are 20 trees.
Volunteers assemble baskets for families of loved ones in hospice Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 11:00PMMedi Home Hospice has begun giving baskets to provide relief and nourishment to the caregivers and the dying.
Obituaries 2-1-08 Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 4:40AMMashpee -- George C. Bolton III, 62, died Jan. 24, 2008. He was the husband of the late Regina (Kanzerski) Bolton. Mr. Bolton attended East Providence High School Wentworth College in Boston. He was a member of the Mashpee Zoning Board for the past year and a half.
Couple making afghans for soldiers Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 4:12AMTheir apartment’s white block walls stand in stark contrast to the brightly colored afghans piled up on the couch.
IN THE KNIT OF TIME: Long-time Destin resident knits while she sits Sunday, November 7, 2010 @ 11:05AMBetty Marler stands outside her door while her three little dogs chase each other in her front yard. She lives in the tiny orange home in the heart of Destin. Her yard, full of fruit trees and shrubs, is lined with a chain link fence where an old...
MY TURN: Knowledge of football remains incomplete Saturday, November 6, 2010 @ 2:26PMI like basketball.It is one sport where I seem able to understand the game. I am not altogether lost in baseball, but when it comes to football, forget it.
Mary G. Hull Friday, November 5, 2010 @ 1:23PMSTAUNTON — Mary Grace Hull, 99, of Staunton, formerly of Blue Grass, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Augusta Health. She was born Oct. 17, 1911, at Monterey, a daughter of the late Perry Erchard and Hallie (Crummett) Puffenbarger.
Seal cracks and vacuum to rid home of smelly pest Saturday, October 30, 2010 @ 2:46AMSeal cracks and vacuum to rid home of smelly pest
Holiday bazaar season is here again Thursday, October 21, 2010 @ 4:47AMAre you wondering what to buy your friends and family for Christmas? And at this time of giving and thinking of others, are you wondering which charities to help? Well, wonder no more. You can do both at the same time. The following not-for-profit charities, and women's groups present holiday bazaars where you can shop for unusual and beautiful gifts, and benefit a worthy cause. So get your ...
Holiday bazaar season is here again Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 5:29AMAre you wondering what to buy your friends and family for Christmas? And at this time of giving and thinking of others, are you wondering which charities to help? Well, wonder no more. You can do both at the same time. The following not-for-profit charities, and women's groups present holiday bazaars where you can shop for unusual and beautiful gifts, and benefit a worthy cause. So get your ...
Groups schedule holiday bazaars Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 4:22AMAre you wondering what to buy your friends and family for Christmas or Hanukkah? And at this time of giving and thinking of others, are you wondering which charities to help? Well, wonder no more. You can do both at the same time.
Group warming up residents Wednesday, September 29, 2010 @ 9:51PMWarm Up America of New Philadelphia is a group of volunteers very active this time of the year.
Community Briefs - Sept. 22 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 12:38PMClubs Connected Threads Connected Threads of Wiggins met on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Out West Senior Center with seven members in attendance: Opal Cooper, Elva Geisick, Gail Hawkins, Opal Naill, Marie Pothoff, Alois Sousie and Shar Weiser.
Parkview Elementary Crossing Guard Retires After 26 Years Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:38PMParkview Elementary School Crossing Guard, Alice McDow. Alice McDow was the Crossing Guard for Parkview Elementary School for 25 years. She spent a total of 26 years as a crossing guard, her first year was at Harrison and Ash Street.
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.