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Nelson said the United Way campaign, which kicked off in September, is still going and it's too early to say whether or not contributions will meet the goal of 625,000. Aside from the government, United Way is the largest funder of health and human services. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Distinguished ... Illegal dumping ... Making up time ... Humane Society founder dies ... Local Restaurant pushes profits for St. Jude\'s hospital ... Nursing home employee, boyfriend arrested ... Teche Area responds to blood need ... New season set for Iberia Community Concert group ... FINANCIAL MELTDOWN ... Difficult Choices After Ike ... Politics as usual post-Ike ... Jeanerette man is killed ... Police suit nearly settled ... Sugar Cane fest expands its parties ... Area woman charged in shooting ... Tire businesses get boost from aftermath ... Outlandish costumes and more grace the inaugural Berry Queens Ball here ... Typical turnout for start of early balloting period ... STILL READY TO PARTY ... Man suspected of forcing victim to jump from car ... Local chamber not favoring ... Boom Boom living life in the fast lane as racer ... United Blood Service sets drive for Monday at IMC ... Difficult choices for Ike ... Politics as usual post-Ike ... Police suit nearly settled ... Area woman charged in shooting ... Outlandish costumes and more grace the inagural Berry Queens\' Ball here ... United Blood Service sets drive for Monday at IMC ... \'Boom Boom\' living life in the fast lane as racer ... Typical turnout for start of early balloting period ... Cleco opening information center ... BOOK CAPTURES FAVOR IN FRANCE ... Diakite teaches students French ... Flooding issue rises again ... Connecting through music ... Correction ... Clarification ... Long\'s Gun and Pawn enters last days ... St. Martin Correction officers arrested ... Recovering ... RESOURCE OFFICERS RESTORED ... Mild post-storm gas shortage now easing ... Early voting begin Saturday ... Ike debris pickup helped in three piles ... Avery Island largely spared serious hurricane damage ... IKE LEAVES MUD AT POINT ... Sheriff warns of scam ... Ike the final blow for fishing rodeo ... Council to return land ... Franklin leaders address levee failures during Ike ... Pleasures in the little things can help restore normalcy after storms ... Hurricane damage can lead to change in assessed value ... Distinguished citizen dinner set Monday ... Scams delivered in St. Martinville ... NISH addition welcomed by board ... \'ID what needs to be done\' ... Court hours return to normal ... WAITING FOR HELP IN THE MESS ... Stabbing leads to woman\'s arrest ... More arrests made in looting cases ... Different kind of pageant set for festival ... Emergency rules activated for La. insurance coverage ... Assessment issues go to council ... St. Martinville burglary suspect arrested ... After hours event set ... Delcambre schools to reopen Wednesday ... U.S. 90 now open in the Centerville area ... Water falls ... Iberia Parish curfew lifted ... Some port yards still underwater ... Some may not rebuild ... Delcambre schools close today, Tuesday; others open in area ... Food stamp distribution resumes locally through Sept. 23 ... New Iberia Council meeting for extended agenda Tuesday ... Delcambre High, Elementary closed Monday and Tuesday ... Engulfed by Ike ... Teche Area roads closed due to flooding ... Loose barge totals bridge ... Levee failure floods Franklin, St. Mary ... \'Energy coast\' needs attention ... Williams enjoys time at the lake ... Curfew set in flooded Iberia ... Waters rising in Delcambre, Erath ... Bayou Warehouse bridge hit, wiped out by barge ... Flooded, evacuated areas under 24-hour curfew ... Repeat of Rita? ... Evacuating shelter opens at Iberia Middle School ... Waters rise at Cypremort Point ... Iberia bracing for storm ... St. Mary officials are ready for Ike ... Steamboat Warehouse wall collapses after Gustav ... Pay hike for St. Martin teachers ... St. Mary undecided on missed school time ... Looting-related arrests continue ... Caneview schools opening delayed ... Post storm loans available for area ... Port shuts down in advance of Ike ... Area storm related closings ... Area schools to close Friday ... Seances & more in "Spirit" ... State of emergency declared in Iberia Parish for Ike ... FEMA explains procedures ... Sand bags available in Iberia Parish ... Friday high school games canceled ... Keep signs some say ... Debris removal is back on schedule ... Pick up costs differ in area ... Fishing postmaster receives top honor ... N. Lewis change order irks board ... "Christmas" play tryouts upcoming ... Number of retirees returning to work increasing ... Declaring a full recovery ... Area airports have $16,000 in storm-related damage ... House damaged in blaze ... Spencer Loop group expresses flooding concerns to council ... Long wait for stamps ... Fourth looting arrest made ... Storm victims get tax relief from IRA ... St. Mary students back in school today ... DWI impact panel meeting next month ... No one injured in small Jeanerette fire ... Mosquito spraying planned tonight ... Hurricane leads to numerous claims ... Improving water supply key issue for Loreauville ... Purple Heart awarded 64 years later ... getting rid of debris ... Pay hike on agenda ... Corps inspecting roofs; tarps available ... Locations set up to apply for food stamps ... Gustav delays tonights forum ... Help with after hurricane stress available ... Iberia Humane still without power ... Louisiana residents should stay cautious of Ike ... Iberia, St. Martin ready delayed school board meetings ... Thursdays IDF moved to next week ... Sheriff Naquin back on duty this week ... VOICE group meeting moved to Sept. 17 ... Stop in the name of signs ... Ike looking a lot like Rita ... Ackal dismisses allegations by inmates ... Nine four-way stops, two signals on Dale Street ... St. Martinville man, 18, is accused of theft ... Zoning panel to take up trailers ... Sugar Oaks reopens after Hurricane Gustav ... Loreauville board to meet at 6:30 p.m. today ... Sucrose King got kick from mother ... New Iberia Gustav cleaning stalls ... Difficult times for the sugar industry are looking up ... Teche schools open this week ... Technical campuses in Teche Area gear up for return ... Wild animals at risk following hurricane ... Storm postpones IPAL play, fundraiser ... Felicit© group drives Bell\'s outlook ... St. Martin parish weathers Hurricane Gustav winds ... Return home ... Impact minimal ... Third looting arrest ... Port director says that area fared well ... Wright: RNC Convention was a moving experience ... Sugar Oaks loses roof to clubhouse during storm ... Morning fire claims N.I. home ... Postal service working to return in Iberia ... St. Mary evacuation key for hurricane results ... Hurricane piece of cake for Loreauville ... Taved ... Grid Quiz canceled this week ... Iberia schools superintendent: 20 schools have power ... Hawg Fight Classic postponed ... Gas lines growing after storm leaves ... Limb crashes into trailer ... Stealth patrols also used to enforce laws in storm ... Jeanerette avoids major damage ... Stabbing leads to aggravated burglary charges ... Delcambre, Erath spared most serious damage ... Disabled, elderly Iberia residents return uncertain ... Fire claims life during Hurricane Gustav ... Efforts to resume trash pickup ongoing ... List of open businesses, announcements ... Garbage pickup begins Wednesday in New Iberia ... Convoy of Hope here, lending helping hand ... Port of Iberia fared well ... Jeanerette mayor: Residents, be patient ... Stage parking lot is staging area, not distribution point ... Supriya Jindal handing out supplies ... Area residents invited to post stories ... Concerned about West End flooding ... Jindal drops in on Franklin ... Attempting to clean streets, restore power to New Iberia ... Eastern part of area fared better than anticipated ... Jeanerette has no electricty ... Subdivision residents get to work on cleanup ... Corps commander stops here at airport ... Two charged with looting, curfew violation ... Franklin, Baldwin areas spared brunt of Gustav ... New Iberia store open for business ... Lydia businesses reopen ... Iberia schools closed through Friday ... Iberia evacuees -- stay out until further notice ... Recovery efforts begin ... Road closure listings for Teche Area ... West End residents coping with flooding ... 61 percent of Cleco customers without power statewide ... \'Amazed\' there isn\'t more damage ... Sept. 1 photos -- Hurricane Gustav hits Teche Area ... Nearly 24,000 people without electricity in Iberia Parish ... Power out in parts of Iberia ... Curfews established for area ... St. Martinville has some extensive damage on Main Street ... Family stranded in vehicle ... Women, children abandoned at New Iberia home ... Parish officials expect small surge ... Of bravery and craziness ... City Hall and Main Street Observations ... Set for the storm ... What mandatory evacuation means for Iberians ... The calm before the storm ... Relative calm continues in Iberia ... Iberians await Gustav ... Officials evacuating people who need transportation ... Still on track ... Update on Friday stabbing incident ... Airport plays key role as highest spot in parish ... Local Hospitals plan for Gustav ... Signs of the times are legally, illegally placed ... Officials outlines levels of re-entry, safety tips ... Wright continuing his family\'s legacy ... Residents Taking Care of Pets ... Bracing for the worst in two areas ... State of emergency ... Iberia under mandatory evacuation ... State of emergency declared in Iberia Parish ... R-U-N, brace, area resident says ... Locally, statewide Cleco getting ready ... Crawfish industry signs agreement on tariffs ... Parish Council to meet Sunday ... St. Mary Parish president encourages evacuation ... Cypremort Point evacuation ongoing ... Relocation money for hurricanes Rita, Katrina available ... Teche school districts announce closing ... Mosquito spraying in Iberia set tonight ... Post offices make Gustav preparations ... Mullet 5000 poker run going as planned this weekend ... Local and state Guard gear up ... LTC\'s Faulk helps students enter the skilled job market ... St. Mary\'s orders evacuation ... Traveling Hotdoggers ... Attention on Gustav ... Iberia and St. Martin Parish sand bag pickup sites ... Aldermen demote police chief ... Teche Area parishes close schools Tuesday ... Iberia teachers, workers get raise ... Iberia Parish evacuation pickup points ... Council decides to implement recycling education ... Dauterive adds new office space ... Iberia Parish re-entry procedure ... Labor Day watch planned for drunken or impaired drivers ... Still going strong ... Barras couple will be honored by Scouts ... Deadline for voting registration looms next week ... Last shall be first ... Sias faces perjury charge ... Womans death ruled accidental ... Historic District looks at station ... Lee-Jackson enjoying role in Democratic convention ... Teche Area SUV dealers navigating gas crunch ... Money allocated for utility bill help ... St. Martin Parish deputy fired, arrested after shooting husband ... Melancon backs Obama presidency ... Window work ... Asks in a special way to renew vows ... Last call coming earlier? ... Arrest in rape of girl ... New black and whites hit street ... What he did for country ... To review chiefs status ... Patout joins after his retirement ... No more action in bus incident ... Wind energy group unsure of states future plans ... New Iberia woman captured after escape ... 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He has served as chairman of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Iberia Program, United Way Campaign Chair, and he and his wife, Cheryl, were youth group advisors at St. Peter s Catholic Church for 10 years. As of last night s Distinguished Citizen Dinner, presented by the Evangeline Area Council Boy Scouts of America, they are now also Iberia Parish Distinguished Citizens. (New Iberia, LA)
Is Momin Khawaja a terrorist? Sep 13, 2008
United Way Campaign Members from the United Way paid a visit to Sun staff to discuss. City pleads guilty to sewage charges The city has pleaded guilty to environment of ministry charges that. (Canoe.ca)
> Business leaders reflect on boards action and whats ahead Aug 30, 2008
Petit acknowledges the controversy surrounding King has been a distraction as Duke has run its United Way campaign. We are striving now to get our employees to focus on the needs of the community. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Obituaries for July 18 Jul 18, 2008
He also served as chairman of the United Way Campaign, president of the employee's association known as "The Regiment,"editor of the Trust Minuteman; and past president of the Montgomery County Estate Planning Council. Mr. Reilly was active in his community and a member of the Llanerch Civic Association, where he served as one of the principals in saving the Llanerch School from commercial purposes. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Tech exec James Teter takes reins of Goodwill of Central Arizona Jun 7, 2008
On the philanthropic side, he has served on the board of the American Heart Association, as co-chairman of the South Texas United Way campaign, and as an active member of the Corpus Christi Economic Development Corp. and Respite Care of San Antonio. "I really wanted the next part of my career to focus on impacting communities, making them a better place to live and work," Teter said in a statement. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
HFUW announces 3rd straight year of increased campaigns May 29, 2008
"Over the past three years, we have experienced more than a 2.5 million increase in the amount raised through the United Way campaign," said Robert Brown, president and CEO of HFUW. "Given the economic times, Central Florida businesses showed just how much they care about the community and that they see their United Way as an outlet to channel their contributions for the most impact. "Unfortunately, the need will continue to increase in our community," Brown added, "so we will continue to rely... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
AISD Candidates May 2, 2008
Allen ISD Trustee, Member of the Kerr Elementary PTA, Chairperson for the 2008 United Way Campaign for Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, TRIAD member - an organization that is composed of the Allen City Council, Allen ISD Board and the Allen Chamber of Commerce, my son's Cub Scout Den (served as Commissioner for the Texas South Plains Council of Boy Scouts), supporter of Hope's Door which is an organization that helps families affected by domestic violence, and Foundation for Allen Schools.... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Cook named W.I.S.E. Award winner Mar 15, 2008
She also volunteers at work, organizing the United Way Campaign and the employee building fundraising campaign. Rachel Lopez is the founder of the Hispanic Forum of Mesquite and an active volunteer with Divine Mercy of Our Lord Catholic Church. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
United Way bestows campaign honors Feb 29, 2008
Wah Chang employee Al Riley was recognized for his 20 years of coordinating the company s United Way campaign ... More than 120 people attended Wednesday s 50th United Way campaign celebration at the Linn-Benton Community College Commons. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
United Way nets additional funding Feb 21, 2008
Even though the United Way campaign fell short, the organization will try to find a way to give all its 21 member groups the funding they need, McNamee said. To contact United Way, call 782-1255. (Montana Standard, MT)
United Way celebrates successful campaign Feb 14, 2008
Companies in Freeborn County named the top donors in the 2007 United Way Campaign ... Companies in Freeborn County that had 100 percent employee participation in the 2007 United Way campaign. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Bradley honored with Child at Heart Award Dec 22, 2007
Her extensive list of community involvement includes volunteering at the HOPE Center to ensure families have access to food, clothing and shelter, providing assistance to teen mothers, wrapping gifts for children and the elderly during Project Christmas, volunteering at the Inertia Boys and Girls Center, involvement with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and assisting with the United Way campaign and Habitat for Humanity. She also is actively involved with the New Bethel Church, serving as a founding... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Pressured to give at the office Sep 10, 2007
These measurements often drive the unsavory tactics that can accompany a United Way campaign. The United Way will, of course, respond to this column with outrage, denial, and a list of their good works. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Child gets the gift of hearing - and speech; United Way kicks off 2007 campaign Sep 6, 2007
She is the chair of this year's United Way campaign ... The 2007 United Way campaign will last through early November ... Budd had historically been one of the largest donors to the United Way campaign. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
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United Way campaign kicks off in parish. BY JULIE B. ROBINSONPublished Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:57 PM CDT. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
• Next UConn Leader Pumped Aug 4, 2007
In Iowa, he was very active in the community, leading a United Way campaign and getting students and faculty involved in community service. "He has been this phenomenal figure in terms of creating a bridge between the university community and our community," said Connie Benton Wolfe, president and CEO of United Way of Johnson County in Iowa. (FOX61, CT)
William Mercer; was president of New England Telephone Jun 11, 2007
He was head of the 1974 United Way campaign, and a year later named president of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. In 1982, as AT&T , the parent company of New England Telephone, prepared to restructure its company as the result of a federal antitrust ruling, Mr. Mercer retired from his position. (Boston Globe)
United Way honors leaders May 4, 2007
She is also responsible for the annual United Way campaign that is run at Wheeler Clinic ... "The work I do for United Way does have a positive impact on the community and it feels good to be a part of that." Winners of this year's Award for Excellence in recognition of their long and valued tradition of annual corporate and employee support of the United Way community campaign are the Fletcher-Terry Company and Radcliff Wire Inc. Catherine Arcari, who has served as the internal campaign manager... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Waltz to lead United Way campaign Mar 27, 2007
"She is capable and competent of leading her business, so surely she is capable and competent in leading the United Way campaign " Wick said. "We are just starting to see that women are starting to take a lot more positions of power.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
JV crew ends season on high note Mar 2, 2007
Online news and information for the Rhinelander region. SEARCH 14-day search. (Forest Republican, WI)
Auction will be final day for Honzik Feb 24, 2007
Also under Honzik, the United Way Campaign cabinet has grown from 11 to 35 people ... Jim Wagner, 2005 chairman and public relations director for EMBARQ, said, For the past five years, I ve had the distinct pleasure to work with Jeff very closely on the United Way campaigns. (Plymouth Pilot News, IN)
From the Star Courier files at Kewanee Public Library Jan 26, 2007
- The 1996 Kewanee Area United Way campaign fell 15,000 short of its 130,000 goal, it was announced today. - Kewanee High School will honor Star Courier Sports Editor Bob Westlund in a ceremony before tonight s basketball game prior to his retirement Jan. 31 after more than 35 years with the newspaper. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
