Business Briefs Mar 2, 2007
Shirley Chapman, human resources-administrative coordinator for Alf Christiansen Seed Co., was voted president of the Skagit-Island Human Resources Management Association Board of Directors. Penny Roodzant, controller for Bates Abrasives, Inc., was voted president-elect. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)
Care for some antiques? Mar 1, 2007
He enjoys hunting for dehorners, ox yokes and seed sowers. He bargains for butter churns, cream separators and lard presses. (AZCentral -- Home)
Sunday Drives Feb 18, 2007
" They have also written guides to Southwestern cities and areas and to Canada and are beginning a guide to Mexico City. But they must be sincere about their praise for our state, as they recently purchased an RV site and plan to park themselves at Hilton Head for the winters!The book suggests possible paths for seeing the state one scenic drive, out of 24 suggested routes, at a time. Along the way, the authors provide an abundance of colorful details about what might be seen. This week we trace... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Obituaries - 2/11/2007 Feb 11, 2007
She worked as a PBX operator for Germaine Seed, was active in her church, very hospitable, enjoyed cooking, baking, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!", and collecting antiques. Mrs. Blomgren is survived by her son, Jerald Blomgren, of Marin County; son and daughter-in-law Richard A. Blomgren and Tami Pearson; daughter and son-in-law Chrystal E. and Bud Miller; sister-in-law Lucille Linde of Greeley, Colo. (North County Times)
UCF Men's Soccer Coach Erwin Leaving For SMU Women Jan 27, 2007
UCF Men's Soccer Coach Brent Erwin Leaving For SMU :: Assistant Coach Bryan Cunningham Named Interim Coach. CSTV.com :: College Men's Soccer. (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 4 Lady Vols Hold On Against No. 15 Vanderbilt Jan 26, 2007
They were motivated by the memory from last season when the Lady Vols followed up a loss at Duke by losing to unranked Kentucky in a game they think cost them a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament ... "It was significant for us from a national standpoint, as well as in terms of keeping us in contention for a No. 1 seed.". (Mac-Sports.com)
- A Return To Turchin, A Welcome Sight [+] Jan 19, 2007
After being rewarded the top national seed, the Green Wave won its regional. Then after losing the first game of its Super Regional matchup with Rice, Tulane stormed back in the best of three series to make it to the College World Series for the first time since 2001. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Records Fall On Day One of Dallas Morning News Classic Jan 13, 2007
Event 1 Men 400 Yard Medley Relay =============================================================================== School Seed Finals Points =============================================================================== Championship Final 1 Northwestern University NT 3:10 ... Event 2 Men 400 Yard IM =============================================================================== Name Year School Seed Finals Points =============================================================================== 1... (Kpmariners.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jan 9, 2007
The dos and don'ts of ordering from seed catalogs. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Saving historic Shire building urged Jan 7, 2007
The building was later purchased by the Vail Company and was used to store seed grain. Sometime in the late 1960s the building became the Long Branch Saloon. (North County Times)