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  • WEDNESDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:33AMNeighborhood Nature at Elm Park Drop-in for activities, crafts, stories and nature walks, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. Elm Park, Highland Street, Worcester. (508) 753-6087 or bmbrook@massaudubon.org.
  • Who's Who: Camano Island lawn service touts low environmental impact Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:58AMCAMANO ISLAND -- Nick Ridgeway made a change of careers and now he's on the cutting edge of sustainable lawn care.
  • Park City Landscaper Files Imprelis Lawsuit Against DuPont Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:51AMOn July 18, 2011, a Park City, Utah lawn care company, Greenleaf Enterprises, Inc., filed a lawsuit against E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (“DuPont”), alleging that DuPont’s new herbicide, Imprelis, is causing severe damage to evergreen trees and shrubs. Utah lawfirm Siegfried & Jensen represents Greenleaf in the lawsuit. (PRWeb July 20, 2011) Read the full story at http://www ...
  • Key to relaxation: The right kind of work Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:40AMTilting my day toward the night hours makes me feel like I am running behind, so I prefer waking up early in general and on vacation, especially since many of my vacations involve fishing.
  • Constitution Reboot Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:27AMHoly smokes, Bob! Are you saying we put out a revised edition of the U.S. Constitution? by Bill Cope When in the course of modern human events a nation's citizenry cannot rely on their government to be as strong an ally as is realistically possible in the eternal struggle against the ravages of disease, injury and infirmity--not to mention the existential plagues thrust upon them by the ...
  • Long-Range calendar (Arts/Classes, Benefits, Dance/Theatre, Festivals, Holidays) Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:03AMArts/Classes
  • briefs 7.20 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:33AMCedar Fort
  • 14 participants complete training course at PCCUA Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:35PMMaster Gardeners, such as March Heien, must go through a training course before becoming certified.
  • Despite the heat, people staying active Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:34PMDoctors say people need to heed the warnings of heat exhaustion: profuse sweating, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, muscle cramps and nausea.
  • Electrical supplier switch sets locals up for savings Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:16PMNEW LENOX — The village of New Lenox and the city of Crest Hill have chosen Direct Energy as their electricity supplier for the next two years. With this aggregation program an average resident can expect to save about 25 percent or $174 per year just by sitting back and doing nothing. Residents will still receive their bill from ComEd since ComEd will still be the delivery source for the energy ...
  • Hansford J. Long--obit Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:41PMHope, Ark. — Hansford J. Long HOPE--Hansford J. Long, Sr., 70, died Thursday, July 14, 2011, at a Texarkana hospital. He was the son of Samuel Monroe and Willie Bradley Long, and was born in McCaskill, on October 28, 1940.
  • High demand taps water system Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:17PMWater companies are having quite a time with water main breaks across the Quad Cities.
  • Spectrum Brands Holdings Announces Extension of Black & Decker Trademark License Agreement Through 2015 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:05PMMADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today that its Russell Hobbs division has extended its trademark license agreement for the Black & Decker brand through December 31, 2015 with Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK). Russell Hobbs licenses the Black & Decker brand in North America ...
  • Golf course manager suing DuPont over herbicide Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:07AMR.N. Thompson, which operates several local courses, claims the company's Imprelis herbicide caused "catastrophic tree loss." R.N. Thompson has joined a Pennsylvania resident in filing the class-action suit.
  • Danger can blossom in flower garden, so take care Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:33AMThe North Platte Telegraph Nothing says spring quite like a yard full of brightly colored flowers. But, while plants such as azaleas, daffodils and tulips can add a beautiful and lovely-smelling touch to a home, health officials are reminding the public about their possible dangers.
  • Special Report: Lear Theater stalls despite millions in donations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:23AMAfter more than a decade of fundraising in an effort to restore the historic Lear Theater in downtown Reno, the nonprofit in charge is $30,000 in debt and work is far from complete, and donors say they are upset.
  • 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Are Dismissed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:17PMChristmas Trees, Christmas Parties and Christmas Gifts
  • Utah News Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:51PMUtah pesticide officials plan to spend the coming months educating exterminators about rule changes aimed at keeping consumers safer and more informed after last year’s poisoning deaths of two Layton girls.
  • Library thanks town with party Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:45PMSHREWSBURY - Despite not receiving an $8 million state grant last week for a long-planned renovation-expansion project, the library will hold a celebration today to thank the public for support.
  • Excessive heat warning issued for county Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:34PMChester County officials issued an excessive heat warning Monday afternoon as the Southeastern Pennsylvania region is expected to experience an extended period of extremely high temperatures this week.
  • Which movie scene was too much for your kids? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:33PMParents and caregivers with small children. What movies just got too scary/violent/creepy for your little ones, and what was the scene that did it?
  • Wabash General Hospital celebrates opening of new Medical Office Building Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:41AMWabash General Hospital held an open house Friday afternoon for the new Medical Office Building built to accommodate the growing Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Department headed by Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Julko Fullop.
  • Free Household Hazardous Waste day set for July 23 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:30AMThe Crawford County Area Solid Waste Agency/Commission is sponsoring a Free Household Hazardous Waste day for residents wishing to dispose of household hazardous waste from their homes. The event will take place on Saturday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Crawford County Secondary Road Maintenance Shop at 1123 5th Avenue South in Denison.
  • PLANET's Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery Scheduled for July 25, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:19AMThe Professional Landcare Network , the national association of lawn care and landscape professionals, has announced that its 15th Annual Renewal & Remembrance project at Arlington National Cemetery will be held Monday, July 25, 2011.
  • Summer safety is major concern for fire marshal Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:06AMSummer safety is a major concern for Peter Bernstein, fire marshal for Redding Ridge and Georgetown’s deputy fire marshal. Mr. Bernstein has a list of safety concerns that he hopes people will take seriously. He started with open burning and camping, reminding people to think about how much rain has fallen before starting a fire outside. “If it is dry a week or more, don’t burn,” he said ...
  • Hard work, simple fun end in trip to Hall for Blyleven Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:01AMHe won nine games before he turned 20. He won eight after he turned 40. What former Pirate Bert Blyleven did, in between, is what makes him a Hall of Famer.
  • Interfaith leaders urge protection of federal poverty assistance (Worldwide Faith Interfaith le) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:57AMRepresenting a growing movement of Americans concerned that the Administration and Congress are enacting a budget deal that will place an undue burden on the poor while shielding the wealthiest from any additional sacrifice, leaders representing the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths today launched a new campaign to encourage policymakers to maintain a robust U.S. commitment to domestic and ...
  • Freeman annual picnic set for Friday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:35AMSOUTH POINT — The name is a misnomer and everybody in South Point is glad of it. Come Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. will be the annual staff cookout for the health care companies Joe Freeman owns.
  • Officials warn of poor RI air quality Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:32AMAn air quality alert has been put into affect for Monday.
  • ‘I DON’T THINK I COULDDO IT ANY OTHER WAY’ Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:05AMBY PAUL P. ADAMSTribune Sports Writer
  • Manti Temple gardens brighten up view along Highway 89 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:02PMOne of the most stunning landmarks along Highway 89 stands like a sentinel overlooking the Sanpete valley. The beautiful...
  • Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades to Increase Efficiency, Lawn Health [Household] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:44PM# household Dull lawn mower blades don't cut grass, instead they crush and bruise it, leaving your lawn vulnerable to sun damage and disease. Every so often you should sharpen your lawn mower's blades to keep it cutting efficiently. More »
  • Jeff Manes: Dan Luce, family standing tall through hard times Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:16PM“... Well, we’re on this earth together and we’re all gonna dieSo let’s forgive a little more and let others live their lives ...... And I don’t need no rich man tellin’ me how I’m supposed to thinkBecause he owns some TV stations and some newspaper ink’Cause it’s the common ones, like you and meThat keep the country running, keep the flag flying free ...... So I wanna see them dues, yes I wanna ...
  • Love and determination in the face of Alzheimer's: Connie Schultz Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:31AMChuck Williams has been married to his wife, Sue, for 56 years and has been her primary caregiver since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's five years ago. So he wasn't about to let a tractor accident that landed him in the hospital keep him away from her.
  • Seven Hills Mayor Bentkowski has grand plans for wedding:Rick Haase Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:47AMAfter his “over the top” marriage proposal in November at the Fabulous Food Show at the I-X Center, would anyone expect Seven Hills Mayor David Bentkowski’s upcoming wedding to Maple Heights first-grade teacher Nicole Pratt to be anything less than unique?
  • New herbicide linked to ‘dying' trees Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:25AMA new commercial lawn care chemical by DuPont called Imprelis has been linked to damage to coniferous trees, primarily white pine and Norway and Colorado blue spruce. Firs and yews also may be affected.
  • Business licenses for the week of Feb. 27 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:44AMAll About Honeymoons: Carolyn Z. Vaught, 5520 Goldenrod Drive, Reno; sales of honeymoon packages and services. All About Vacations: Carolyn Z. Vaught, 5520 Goldenrod Drive, Reno; sales of vacation packages and services.
  • At least five shot in overnight violence Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:21AMAt least five people were shot and wounded in separate incidents around the city overnight, police said.
  • Bedminster's abandoned town hall to be torn down Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:17AMPatti Sapone/The Star-LedgerBedminster's old town hall will be demolished later this month. BEDMINSTER — Bedminster’s old town hall, a single-floor, stucco-clad building on Hillside Avenue, still bears the names of the township committee members who served there in its final...
  • America reacts Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:15AMNEW YORK (AP) - Joyous at the release of a decade's frustration, Americans streamed to the site of the World Trade Center, the gates of the White House and smaller but no less jubilant gatherings across the nation to celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden - cheering, waving flags and belting the national anthem.
  • Gary Lee Lautzenheiser Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:56AMGary Lee Lautzenheiser, 66, of Sparta, passed away July 8, 2011, at Life Care Center of Sparta. Mr. Lautzenheiser was born July 26, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, to Ralph E. and Betty Jean McKeen Lautzenheiser.
  • July 17 Bulletin Board Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:10AMNew listings
  • Summer reading list for gardeners Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:40AMThere are two occasions when weather dictates gardeners' activities. First, during the wintertime when the temperature is uncomfortably cold, and second, when the temperature and the humidity reach heights that preclude strenuous work. What does a gardener do? It depends on the season. In the winter, stay safe and warm and read a good book. As to the summer, try for shady and cool and read a ...
  • Teen critically wounded after being shot in head Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:05AMA 17-year-old boy was ciritcally wounded when he was shot in the head in the Englewood neighborhood late Saturday, police said.
  • Eaton Medical Facility is ready for pet show Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:02AMCHARLOTTE - The Sixth Annual Eaton County Medical Care Facility Pet Show will be held under a big top tent on facility grounds, Friday, Aug. 12.
  • At least 5 shot in overnight violence Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:02AMAt least five people were shot and wounded in separate incidents around the city overnight, police said.
  • Heat wreaking havoc on lawns, animals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:21PMRelief from the heat remains a challenge for both plants and outdoor animals as Central Texas continues to wait for rain.
  • Los Angeles Drivers Prevent Carmageddon By Staying off the Roads Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:54PMOfficials say the failure of the much-hyped Carmageddon to materialize in the hours leading up to the freeway closure is because they got their message out effectively.
  • Silver Cross adds 11 new physicians Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:50PMJOLIET — New doctors have joined the staff at Silver Cross Hospital.Dr. Sohal Patel: board-certified neurology physician, attended medical school at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. He completed a neurology residency at Rush University Department of Neurological Sciences in Chicago. His office is with Center for Neurological Diseases, 2222 Weber Road, Crest Hill, 815-741-9719.Dr ...
  • Court: Farm to go to worker, not Adrian College Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:46PMThe Michigan Court of Appeals put the keys to a house and 160-acre farm in the hands of a Morenci-area man whose parents worked there as tenants. Judges agreed it is what the owner wanted, despite a will that said her entire estate was to go to Adrian College for scholarships to needy students.