Summer Festivals Oct 3, 2008
Enjoy bluegrass music in Prescott, or stomp grapes in Elgin ... Where: Sonoita Vineyards, Elgin. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Richard Perkins Aug 16, 2008
PRINCETON Richard C. Perky Perkins, 72, of Princeton, formerly of Elgin, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at his home ... He had coached Little League baseball and was a Cub Scout leader in the Elgin area in his early days ... Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Route 30), Elgin. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Even some Realtors fear 'losing everything' amid housing woes Aug 7, 2008
Four years ago, as a real estate agent in Elgin, Ill. he was enjoying the rewards of the most frenzied U.S. housing market in decades, and money poured in. (USA Today -- Money)
McQuade pairings Jun 27, 2008
Bismarck Heartland Pheasants vs. Dickinson Pepsi-Eagles-DWW (CW5); Elgin Seibs Sports Bar vs. Mandan Monster Energy-Broken Oar (CW6); all 9:50 a.m. Saturday. Bismarck Internet Design vs. Fargo Big D's (CW3) Saskatoon Crush vs. W Fargo Bordertown-Fastenal (CW4); Bismarck Sparling Const. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
City to investigate multi-phase plan for Civic Center renovation May 29, 2008
As such he presented the council with three different options to replace the sweeper and, of the three, he recommended the council purchase a new 2008 Elgin Pelican model sweeper from Key Equipment. The sweeper will cost anywhere from 145,000 to 150,000 to purchase, but with a trade-in value of up to 16,000 for the old machine, could cost between 129,000 to 144,000. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Popular local jewelers to close Apr 17, 2008
Tommy Kakesako followed brother Kenneth to the Elgin Watch College in Elgin, Ill. and the Institute of Gemology, then worked with Kenneth at a jewelry store. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jules Dassin, 96, filmmaker on blacklist Apr 2, 2008
Toward the end of his life, Dassin ran the Melina Mercouri Foundation, which tried to induce the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles, sculptures taken from the Parthenon nearly 200 years ago. In September, a museum is set to open at the foot of the Acropolis displaying plaster casts of the works. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Wheeler jewelry finds value in prairie location Dec 16, 2007
"Not only does the company contribute to community activities, but having a stable employer has helped the community continue to thrive, the mayor said.In the past five years, Lemmon has seen a return of young families and several new businesses have opened."The economy is on the right track to getting back to where we want to be," Dauwen said.And, part of the community's success is due to Wheeler's work force and the money they spend in the town, he said.The average hourly wage at Wheeler's is... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DAWC sets annual holiday shopping fair Nov 30, 2007
Jennifer Hendershot from South Elgin will sell Partylite candles and accessories. Anneliese Stoos, a DeKalb Cookie Lee consultant, will display fine fashion jewelry. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Neighbors in the News Nov 18, 2007
She is employed as a radiation therapist at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. The groom has a Bachelor of Science in criminology from Northern Illinois University and is a police officer for the city of North Aurora. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The 25th Anniversary Princess Grace Awards Gala Oct 27, 2007
The 2007 Princess Grace Awards winners are: THEATER Oana Botez-Ban, Bucharest, Romania Pierre Cardin Theater Award Costume Design Fellowship, Classic Stage Company Gisela Cardenas, Lima, Peru Robert & Gloria Hausman Theater Award Directing Fellowship, INTAR Toccarra Cash, Dayton, OH George C. Wolfe Theater Award Acting Scholarship, University of Missouri-Kansas City Laurie O'Brien, San Francisco, CA Faberge Theater Award Puppetry Arts Scholarship, CalArts Alex Torra, Miami, FL Grace Le Vine... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Man joins dwindling timepiece profession Oct 25, 2007
"I met watch and clockmakers who had worked in the factories for Elgin, Hamilton and Waltham," he said. "I learned my trade from them. Three of the men I learned from have died.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
People Profile -- Millers find a way to give back to community Sep 11, 2007
In addition to their travels, the Millers also enjoy their roles as grandparents to their two grandchildren who live in Elgin. I do a lot of cooking with my grandkids, says Dena. (Brenham Banner, TX)
442nd veteran Kakesako was a gem of a friend Aug 10, 2007
One of five sons in the family, he went to Hilo High School, then to the Elgin Watch College in Elgin, Ill. and to the Institute of Gemology. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Griffith approves secession resolution Jul 19, 2007
To: Mark in Gary wrote on Jul 18, 2007 3:27 PM:" Mark, Mary Elgin is correct when she said that her office set up a satellite office in Griffith Town Hall after last year's flood. The township offered help for TWO WEEKS ONLY!! Well Mark, there are still people in Griffith who are suffering from the aftermath of the flood and where now is your Township's offering basket and COMPASSION? We, the Griffith citizens have been handing out money FOR YEARS to Calumet Township, and your Township's 2 WEEKS... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Elgin defends Cal Township Jul 18, 2007
Griffith's leading secessionist, Republican Town Councilman Rick Ryfa, is hawking political "snake oil," says Mary Elgin, Calumet Township trustee ... Elgin objects to Ryfa's demand that Griffith's residents stop paying taxes for programs linked to unemployment and poverty in Gary, which makes up most of the township ... Smallz wrote on Jul 17, 2007 10:40 PM:" what does "Un-Christian" have do to with anything? Maybe Mr. Ryfa is of another religion? Maybe he worships the sun, moon and stars....... (Munster Times, IN)
'We want out' of Cal Township Jul 18, 2007
Observation wrote on Jul 17, 2007 1:24 PM:" Whether it is possible to get out of Calumet township is not the issue. The issue is to bring attention to a broken, duplicate, unfair, corruption-filled government. It seems to me that the State of Indiana should be responsible for helping the poor through its tax payers, state-wide. The percentage of property tax dedicated to poor relief should be the same for every property owner across the state. Then the state should pay STATE EMPLOYEES to... (Northwest Indiana Times)
McQuade softball tournament pairings Jun 22, 2007
Mandan Roundup Bar and Grill vs. Elgin Seib's Sports Bar (M5); Turtle Lake AJnry/Betty Boops vs. Bismarck Landstar Construction(M6); all 7:10 p.m. Friday. Bismarck Challenger Industries Inc. vs. Robinson The Tank (M1); West Fargo Zims Entertainment vs. DickinsonBudweiser (M2); Bismarck Schweitzer Services/American Family Insurance vs. West Fargo MTW Towing/Casselton Dust (M5); Rapid City (S.D.) Cubra Libra vs. Minot CapriBar (M6); Fargo Old Broadway Sports Zone vs. Dickinson Army's West Sports... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Poverty Business May 11, 2007
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TMA: Valentine's Day promotion a success Mar 7, 2007
Couples enjoyed a carriage ride around downtown in a flower-draped carriage from Dakotah's Dream Team Carriage Company of Elgin. Couples also had a professional portrait taken by A Moment in Time Photography. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Police hope jewelry might provide clues Jan 14, 2007
l A gold Elgin pocket watch with a flip-up dial cover. The watch, about 100-150 years old, has an illegible monogram on the lid. (The Augusta Chronicle)
