Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Oct 10, 2008
The 28th annual drive through the villages of Van Buren County features a variety of activities in Farmington, Bonaparte, Bentonsport, Milton, Cantril, Lebanon, Douds, Selma, Stockport, Birmingham and Keosauqua. The event kicks off with the Autumn Jamboree from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Indian Lake Park in Farmington. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
More Coverage: Lafayette News Stand Oct 6, 2008
Not bad for someone who started playing field hockey because it was the only fall sport Northern Lebanon High offered for Amy Tran -- who is now an assistant coach at Lafayette College. The Grantville native is relishing most every moment of her first Olympics, which hardly makes her unique among her U.S. women's field hockey teammates. (Goleopards.com)
Taking ActionOIT junior spent one month in Lebanon with Athletes in Action Oct 6, 2008
spent a month in Lebanon representing Athletes in Action, the sports ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ ... OIT junior spent one month in Lebanon with Athletes in Action ... It s not easy to share about your whole life before a bunch of strangers, Daley said of his AIA tour to Lebanon, where he and his teammates spent most of their time in the capital city of Beirut. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
DEATHS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 (983) Oct 3, 2008
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Pine Bluff Mortuary Co. Chapel, 1001 E. Sixth Ave. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery in the Hooker community. . (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Statewide Outreach Hits Northern Missouri - Mizzou Athletics to Hold National Anthem Tryouts - Statewide Outreach Program Continues With Tour of Mid-Missouri - 2008 Beijing Olympians - 2008 TSF Donor Football Parking Information - Mizzou Finishes No. 38 In U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings - From the Desk of Mike Alden: Statewide Outreach - Missouri Media Relations Office Receives Top Honors - Mizzou Football Ad Wins National Award - Mike Alden Wins Athletic Director Of The Year... (Mutigers.com)
Radio Affiliates Oct 3, 2008
University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Columbia/Jefferson City. (Mutigers.com)
National radio talker Jim Bohannon entertains at Oktoberfest luncheon Oct 3, 2008
A Missouri native, Bohannon got his start at a small town station in Lebanon, Mo. before moving up to larger stations in Kansas City and elsewhere. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Governor announces Farmington part of DREAM Initiative Sep 25, 2008
Boonville, Farmington, Fulton, Lamar, Lebanon, Louisiana, Macon, Strafford, Warrensburg and Webb City are the third round of communities inducted in the governor s DREAM Initiative. This is great news for these communities, Gov. Blunt said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Sep 24, 2008
Salafis in Lebanon - a potential political force. . (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Area Roundup (6) Sep 23, 2008
Jefferson City (9-1-1) will host Lebanon at 5 p.m. on Monday. Before commenting read the News Tribune Forum's Thanks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ramadan fast means hard times for Muslim smokers Sep 22, 2008
In a 2006 religious ruling, or fatwa, Lebanon's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Fadlallah, ordered his followers to stop smoking ... About 63% of men smoke in Jordan; 49% in Tunisia; 42% in Syria; 38% in the Palestinian territories and 28% each in Lebanon and Morocco ... In Lebanon, many restaurants have no-smoking zones. (USA Today)
Leta Mae Pitts Sep 20, 2008
She is survived by children Thomas Pitts of Sweet Home, Peggy Dain of Crawfordsville, Edgar Pitts of Sweet Home and Steve Pitts of Lebanon; brother Gene Beasley of Lebanon; sister Carolyn Rodgers of Lebanon; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Leta was preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter Patricia Baker; grandson Ryan Pitts; sister Venia Barstad; brothers Robert Hand, Jerry Beasley and Riley Beasley; and baby nephew Nolan... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Genevieve Davis Sep 20, 2008
They moved to Lebanon in 1974, where she had lived since. Genevieve worked at Villa Cascade Nursing Home in Lebanon for eight years ... She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Davis of Lebanon; sons Steve Davis of Lebanon and Thomas Davis of Albany; daughters Lori Bianes of Albany and Jennifer Bensing of Stayton; brother James Allen of St. Helens; sister Shirley Benard of Casper, Wyo. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
How do they get them to do that? Sep 19, 2008
Shen, an Australian shepherd, intently watches his owner, Penny Richardson, of Lebanon, Ore. before eating the treat on her nose. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Oregon Recreation Report (25) Sep 19, 2008
Lebanon Express: Sports Stories ... Welcome to the Lebanon-Express ... Browse articles that have been published online at Lebanon-express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 18, 2008
"In 1948 the California Supreme Court shocked many Californians and decided that this racial restriction was unconstitutional. This was almost 20 years before the 1967 case of Loving v. Virginia (388 U.S. 1 (1967)).Do you think the California court was wrong to invalidate the ban against interracial marriage? to Danny wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:42 PM:What other theory is there? You, like so many others, think that by pointing to your so-called "holes" in the theory of natural selection that you... (North County Times)
Local volleyball teams involved in Saturday tournaments Sep 16, 2008
Central took second in their pool, losing to the tournament champion Lebanon, but beating Twin River and splitting with Southland. In the Silver bracket, the Lady Rebels defeated Senith before falling to Cape -Notre Dame 25-13, 25-18. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Lebanese fine arts come to Beijing Sep 16, 2008
This week, some of Lebanon's best contemporary artworks arrived in Beijing for an exhibition ... BEIJING, Sept. 16 -- China and Lebanon are both cradles of ancient civilizations ... This week, some of Lebanon's best contemporary artworks arrived in Beijing for an exhibition. (Xinhuanet, China)
Coach's expertise a score for USD Sep 15, 2008
Aside from his 30 years at Nebraska, Darlington also has coached at Marshall, San Jose State, Southeast Missouri State, Lebanon Valley and Dartmouth. Since coming to Mission Valley, Darlington has installed a new scheme that emphasizes more pressure. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Obama on the ropes Sep 14, 2008
Speaking in Lebanon, Va. the day before, Mr. Obama said Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top Entertainment Stories Bluegrass festival highlights Missouri talent Sep 12, 2008
Other featured bands include The Link family from Lebanon and Rosa String Works Band from Newburg. The concert will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 31500 Maries County Road 222, just seven miles south of Meta. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Barry wins stage, Vande Velde holds overall lead Sep 12, 2008
He completed the 95-mile (153-kilometer) race from Lebanon to Rolla with a 46-second margin in 3 hours, 16 minutes, 3 seconds. "The group of four wasn't an ideal group for me to be in,'' Barry said. "And with about 15 kilos (9 miles) to go I attacked Jeff Louder and then I knew I had the freedom for the stage victory. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vande Velde maintains lead in Tour of Missouri Sep 12, 2008
He completed the 95-mile race from Lebanon to Rolla with a 46-second margin in 3 hours, 16 minutes, 3 seconds. "The group of four wasn't an ideal group for me to be," Barry said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Barry wins stage in Tour of Missouri Sep 12, 2008
He completed the 95-mile race from Lebanon to Rolla with a 46-second margin in 3 hours, 16 minutes, 3 seconds. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Sarah Show Sep 12, 2008
11, 2008 By More than 1,000 women turned up in Lebanon, Ohio, to see the Veep nominee and her running mate ... Charollet Schworer, a retired third-grade teacher from Kentucky who voted twice for Bill Clinton, traveled to Lebanon, Ohio, in a Windbreaker patterned with the American flag ... "I'm excited, but I'd like to see her interviewed first," says Republican Kim Ahaus, a middle-aged woman from Lebanon, Ohio, who has not yet been sold on the fairy tale. (Time.com)
Palin sticks to script on campaign trail Sep 11, 2008
LEBANON, Ohio - John McCain took a risk in picking little-known Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate, but now the campaign's playing it safer. She's sticking to a greatest hits version of her convention speech on the campaign trail and steering clear of questions until she's comfortable enough for a hand-picked interviewer later this week. (Juneau Empire)
World's Best Cyclists to Race Through City Sep 11, 2008
The race returns to Clinton, Springfield, Branson, Lebanon, Jefferson City, St. Charles and St. Louis, where the contest will conclude Sunday beneath the Gateway Arch. Team Columbia's Mark Cavendish sprinted past the field in a downhill fnish to win Stage 1 of the race Monday. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Vande Velde surges to lead in Tour of Missouri Sep 11, 2008
On Thursday, the riders will face a 105-mile trip from Lebanon to Rolla. The event will finish Sunday with a 75-mile circuit race in St. Louis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Presidential campaign takes nasty turn Sep 11, 2008
The tempest began during a campaign stop in Lebanon, Va. Tuesday. (AZCentral -- News)
Politics: No questions, please – Palin sticks to script Sep 10, 2008
LEBANON, Ohio John McCain took a risk in picking little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate, but now the campaign's playing it safer. She's sticking to a greatest hits version of her convention speech on the campaign trail and steering clear of questions until she's comfortable enough for a hand-picked interviewer later this week. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pre-Game: Today's strategies Sep 9, 2008
At 10:00 a.m. the ticket holds a McCain Street USA event in Lebanon, Ohio, before traveling to the Keystone State for a 3:30 p.m. rally at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster ... Later in the day, at 5:15 p.m., Obama will be in Lebanon, Virginia for a town hall meeting. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
SUPER 25 SCOREBOARD: See how every team fared Sep 6, 2008
Last week: Defeated Lebanon 52-0Friday: def. Center Grove (Greenwood, Ind. (USA Today -- Sports)
KCI nabs $13M Mizzou cooling tower project Sep 6, 2008
KCI Construction is a general contractor with offices in St. Louis and Lebanon, Mo. and a 2007 volume of $89 million. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Grammy, Dove winner to perform at Floyd Gospel Sing Sep 4, 2008
11:40 Danny Rhoades, Lebanon, Mo. Noon ONE HOUR LUNCH BREAK. (Charles City Press, IO)
* World News Quick Take Sep 2, 2008
LEBANON Imam killed, five wounded ... LEBANON Rally marks disappearance. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lady Cardinals take third at McKendree Sep 1, 2008
Mineral Area took first place in their pool play on Friday. The Lady Cardinals started out by defeating the host team McKendree by a score of 25-13, 26-24. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Mark A. Pruett Aug 30, 2008
Mark was born and lived many years in Lebanon, where he worked as a brick mason. He also resided in California for several years before returning to the Lebanon area ... sisters Pam Vonsild of Sweet Home, Deanna Mueller of Corvallis, Debbie Hess of Lebanon and Laurie Morefild of Salem; nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Lady Cardinals sweep battle of unbeaten Aug 29, 2008
The teams are scheduled to meet again on Friday night in pool play at the McKendree Tournament in Lebanon, Ill. Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Christianists gone wild Aug 29, 2008
Of particular interest, for those who might think that Islam and second-class citizenship for women go naturally hand-in-hand, is his observation that Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria and Djibouti -- all majority Muslim states with little or no oil -- were the first "to grant female suffrage and tend to have more women in the workplace and parliament and higher gender rights scores.". The takeaway: Economic growth is not enough to bring about positive changes in gender equality -- what's... (Salon)
Ruth Knight Strom Aug 28, 2008
Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Debra (late Gary) Kimbrough of Lebanon, Mo. Mrs. Connie (Mark) Trice and Mrs. Melinda Storey, both of Thomaston, and Mrs. Donna (Mark) Brown of Albany; sons, Mr. Charles Bentley (Runell) Strom, Mr. Danny (Donna) Strom and Mr. Kevin R. (Michelle) Strom, all of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Clinton Farmer of Thomaston, and Mrs. Essie Mae Yawn of Milan; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Lebanese leader vows no surrender to violence Aug 27, 2008
Lebanese soldiers guard a street in Beirut, Lebanon ... Saad al-Hariri, the leader of Lebanon's ruling coalition, today vowed not to surrender to what he described as an attempt by Hizbullah and its Syrian and Iranian backers to impose their will by force ... The violence in Lebanon entangles a number of neighbouring nations. (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
English-only golf Aug 27, 2008
Time, once again, to revisit the developing nation plague of the "resource curse" (aka "the Dutch disease). Economists have observed for decades that developing nations that rely overmuch on the export of primary resources -- oil, diamonds, coal, et cetera -- rather than value-added industrial goods, often end up experiencing stunted economic growth. There are a number of reasons for this, and it will be hard to improve upon Ross' concise explication (he's writing a book on the resource curse),... (Salon)
Week 1 Depth Chart Aug 26, 2008
Jacksonville, N.C.) 38 - Melvin Williams (6-0, 195, Jr., Lebanon, Tenn. 28 - Jonathan Smith (6-2, 200, So. (InsideCarolina.com)
WWU slight favorite in GNAC Preseason Coaches Poll Aug 23, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Western Washington University Vikings. Tight race expected in league volleyball chase. (Wwuvikings.com)
What's ahead Aug 22, 2008
The guest speaker at the revival is evangelist Hal Hightower, who was pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lebanon, Mo. for nearly 15 years before becoming a full-time evangelist. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after Gaza pact Aug 21, 2008
Israel said yesterday it wanted to open direct, bilateral peace talks with Lebanon, as officials confirmed they have agreed a ceasefire with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to begin in the Gaza Strip from dawn today. The talks with Lebanon would include discussions over the Shebaa Farms, an area of land held by Israel and claimed by the Lebanese ... The approach to Lebanon may indicate that an agreement is close at hand with the Lebanese group Hizbullah over the return of two Israeli... (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
Nagy Shoots Even Par in US Amateur First Round Aug 19, 2008
6 F - No. 4 +6 76 - 76 T200 HENDERSON, Jimmy Lebanon, Ohio +6 F - No. 4* +6 76 - 76 T200 PEMBERTON, Parker Minneapolis, Minn. 6 F - No. 4* +6 76 - 76 T200 NEAL, Tyler Tucson, Ariz. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Britt eyeing the fall Aug 18, 2008
Lebanon (MO) lineman went from being an unknown recruit to a committed Tiger in just over a weekend ... com will have much more from Britt throughout the season, including full coverage of the game between Alex Sanders' Springfield (MO) Glendale and Britt's Lebanon Yellowjackets. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tour of Missouri 2008 World-Class Cycling Event to Feature 15 Teams Aug 18, 2008
Stage 4 will start in Lebanon and route to first-time host city Rolla in central Missouri ... " Stage 7 is a circuit race, finishing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. See archived story: Tour Schedule: STAGE 1 / Monday, September 8 - St. Joseph to Kansas City, road race, with 3 finish circuits (90 mi / 144.81 km) / Start: 12:30 pm / Finish: 4:30 pm STAGE 2 / Tuesday, September 9 - Clinton to Springfield, road race, with 3 finish circuits (125 mi / 201.13 km) / Start: 11:00 am / Finish: 3:30 pm... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Feeling the pressure Aug 15, 2008
It was formed in 2003 when Marquart Beverage Co. of Washington merged with Charles E. Brown Beverage Co. of Lebanon and Nevada, Mo. The combined company then acquired Larry Hickey Distributing Co. of Joplin, Mo. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Lindsey Buckingham Announces Fall Tour to Begin Aug 14, 2008
Source: Reprise Records. Singer-Songwriter/Guitarist Touring in Support of New Solo Album Gift of Screws, Due Out September 16th, 2008 on Reprise Records. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Aug 9, 2008
A prairie in progress For the first time in generations, the wildflowers are in bloom in a little-known southeastern corner of Lebanon Hills. A 3-year-old boy slipped onto a Metro Transit bus alone in St. Paul on Thursday but was quickly reunited with his mother when she flagged down a taxi and followed the bus. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Several area residents injured in accidents Aug 9, 2008
According to Missouri Highway Patrol reports, Kimberly Kelley, 32, of Belgrade, received minor injuries when her 2006 Chevrolet struck the cable barrier of the median on Highway 144, eight miles west of Lebanon in Laclede County ... She was taken by paramedics to St. John s Medical Center in Lebanon. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
A Look Back in Time: Fortune favors the brave Aug 4, 2008
Rashid Karam, a rebel leader, called for a cease fire in Tripoli, Lebanon, after fighting erupted as a reaction to the election of Maj. Gen. Fuad Chehab as president, according to a report in the Aug. 5, 1958, Casper Morning Star. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lawmakers defeat cut to their own health care (2) Aug 3, 2008
Darrell Pollock, Lebanon. Charles Portwood, Ballwin. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
List of coalition deaths Aug 2, 2008
Joseph A. Strong, 21, Lebanon, IN, vehicle rolled over ... Oct. 7, 2006, Army Sgt. Lawrence L. Parrish, 36, Lebanon, MO, explosive detonated near vehicle. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama Hopes to WinOver Some Republicans, Independents Aug 2, 2008
"It was a great trip. We started in Springfield, had a pit stop at a diner in Lebanon - we had a great town hall meeting in Rolla," Obama said. "We met people who have a deep concern with the direction the country is going.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Kinnison to Wed Johnson Aug 2, 2008
son of Charles Johnson, Lebanon, Ill. and Brenda Mitchell, Ponte Vedra, Fla. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Obama Risks Voter Ire by Opposing New Oil Drilling Aug 2, 2008
"Please be in favor of offshore production," Steve Hilton, a retired federal government worker in Lebanon, Mo. implored Obama during a tour of a diner there Wednesday. (Newsmax)
Obama Too Fit to Be President? Aug 1, 2008
On a campaign stop in Lebanon, Mo. on Wednesday, Sen. (The Drudge Report)
Obama Has Cash To Attack McCain's Base Jul 31, 2008
center, laughs as he talks with diners at a restaurant in Lebanon, Mo. Wednesday, July 30, 2008. (CBS News)
Obama says Republicans trying to scare voters Jul 31, 2008
Obama responded after shaking hands at a restaurant in Lebanon, Mo. "I don't hear very much positive from Sen. McCain," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama links McCain, GOP 'reckless' economics Jul 31, 2008
Obama responded after shaking hands at a restaurant in Lebanon. Video. (MSNBC -- Politics)
UPDATED:Obama Brings Message of Change to Union Jul 31, 2008
Other stops included a diner in Lebanon and a town hall meeting in Rolla. In an interview with The MIssourian prior to Wednesday's speech, Obama said he will campaign hard statewide. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Charlie Daniels Promises 'High-Energy Show' With 'Lots of Variety' Jul 31, 2008
Earlier this year, Daniels delivered the commencement speech at a GED ceremony held at the First Baptist Church in Lebanon, Tenn. "You should never, never, never give up on a dream," he told graduates, which included famed country singer Gretchen Wilson. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
