Area Notebook Mar 19, 2008
BURLINGTON The burlington Bees will have tryouts for national anthem singers on March 30 at Community Field. Each participant will have the chance to sing the national anthem with a live microphone on the field to simulate a game-day performance. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
RC Video: Burlington Bees Outfield Preview Mar 18, 2008
By Royals Corner PublisherDate: Mar 17, 2008 Continuing our look at the possible composition of the 2008 Burlington Bees, RC today reviews the candidates who could patrol the outfield at Community Field this season. It figures to be a fierce competition during the final two weeks of spring training, so be sure to find out which players RC thinks will be assigned to the Bees. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Emergency flu drill to test ability to deal with pandemic Nov 6, 2007
Those residents who have signed up to participate - or who show up at the Community Field at 10 a.m. Wednesday - will be examined at the field by EMT's and then allowed to board buses that will take them to Middletown. There, they will get their flu shot. (Middletown Press, CT)
‘Nothing that will keep this from happening’: Wedgewood Cove developer discusses goals for project Nov 4, 2007
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Fresno Art Museum, 3 Fresno Co. libraries win grant Oct 27, 2007
Martinez said the project will include mini-exhibits that can tour the libraries; art cultural days; annual community field trips to the Fresno Art Museum; art and cultural programs after school and on weekends; and the opportunity to check out print collections. He said they also plan to work with those communities' governments, schools and other agencies to enhance the project. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bulldogs chew up Spartans Oct 6, 2007
Friday, Batavia brought Sycamore back down to reality with a 48-27 triumph at Engh Community Field. hat's a very good football team, said Sycamore coach Joe Ryan of Batavia. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
JV Hounds rally, beat Mount Pleasant 20-14 Sep 26, 2007
Trailing 14-0 at halftime, FMHS rallied for three touchdowns and a conversion in the second half the final score coming with two minutes remaining in the game to beat Mount Pleasant 20-14 at Mapleleaf Community Field. Anthony Slack scored the first touchdown for the Hounds on a 17-yard run. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Diamonds Polished Sep 26, 2007
" The complex has four fields, including two baseball fields, a softball and a T-ball field. The land is leased from the city, but the league is responsible for maintenance, Teijelo said. That includes mowing, lining and painting. The fresh start was unveiled Tuesday morning. Well, almost. With the winter season's first games scheduled for Saturday, the new concession stand still needs kitchen equipment. The donations will improve the four fields, replace a rusty roof over the home plate... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Annual Riverport Festival kicks off tonight Sep 13, 2007
Community Field Road, which runs between the police station and Pierson Park, will also be closed, the chief said, "all the way around to Main Street." In addition to the food and craft vendors, McKnight said the festival will also feature four bands on Saturday, as well as performances by Dancers' Image and the Cromwell martial Arts. The night skies will light up with fireworks from Legion Fireworks, McKnight said. (Middletown Press, CT)
Dorn leads Swing to extra-inning win Aug 30, 2007
BURLINGTON, Iowa Tim Dorn went 3-for-4 with an inside-the-park-homer in the fifth and a double that started the game-winning rally in the 10th, as the Swing of the Quad Cities bounced back from a late blown save to beat the Burlington Bees, 4-3, in 10 innings at Community Field on Tuesday night. Quad Cities (40-23, 78-54) improved their overall record to a season-high 24 games over. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
North San Diego County Community New Briefs: Grandmothers Club to host fashion show Aug 28, 2007
Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. Last modified Monday, August 27, 2007 9:10 PM PDT. (North County Times)
Bees lose 1-hitter Aug 21, 2007
BURLINGTON Blake Wood pitched eight no-hit innings before his pitch count ran out and could only sit and watch as the Swing of the Quad Cities beat the Burlington Bees 2-1 Sunday at Community Field. The Swing scored its two runs on one hit in the top of the ninth. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Albright: Glanville has Portland State all shook up Aug 10, 2007
So on Day 2 of fall practice -- better known as "Breakfast with Jerry" here on the Park Blocks -- it's no surprise to see the Pied Piper of Portland walking around the Peter W. Stott Community Field shortly after 7 a.m. in his familiar all-black outfit -- complete with sunglasses. He doesn't seem to notice it's cloudy and raining. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Swing top Bees Jul 31, 2007
BURLINGTON Three pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout as the Swing of the Quad Cities beat the Burlington Bees 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Community Field. The Swing swept the four-game series and sent the Bees' record to under. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Whitecaps have Bees' number once again Jul 24, 2007
The Bees continue the series at 7 tonight at Community Field. Jason Godin will start for the Bees. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
TWI Sports Summer Series Continues: Heidi Hewlett Pitches Perfect Game Jul 17, 2007
When Heidi strode to the hill Monday, July 2nd at the Beach Lake Community Field, she had a simple goal in mind: pitch as well as possible and win. The wily righthander began mowing down White Owl batters with the cool precision of a neurosurgeon. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Baseball: Panthers split last regular season date with Burlington Jul 13, 2007
Nick Burden tracks and catches this fly ball last night at Community Field against BHS.. In his two years as head coach of the MPCHS baseball team, Brent Broeker has beaten every team he has faced at least once, with the exception of Burlington and Marion. (Washington Journal, IA)
Baseball: Projected starters for one of Iowa's biggest regular season games of 2007 Jul 12, 2007
With the game being held at Community Field (Burlington Bees home field) it will provide an atmosphere much like state baseball ... Fans of MPCHS baseball and baseball in general, are urged to travel to Community Field in Burlington tonight for one of the biggest games of 2007 ... Projected Starters Burlington vs. MPCHS July 11, 2007 Community field. (Washington Journal, IA)
Baseball: Panthers quickly finish conference season (undefeated) Jul 11, 2007
6 class 4A) tomorrow at Community Field. Look for a full preview of one of the most anticipated baseball games in all of Iowa in tomorrow's News. (Washington Journal, IA)
Reagan would not be pleased Jul 8, 2007
The list of residents and local businesses that contributed money, material, time and labor for the community field is extensive. As I perused the list, I came across the name of a stationery store that appears to have gone out of business --- probably replaced by one of the big box office supply stores located on the commercial strips of most big cities in America. (North County Times)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Jul 7, 2007
Keokuk Community Weekend with the Burlington Bees will be held at Community Field in Burlington. Tickets costing 3 are available at the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce office or by calling the Bees at 319-754-5705. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Special report: How safe is concession stand food? Jun 17, 2007
"Results of the most recent inspections of the venues, obtainable on the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals Web site, showed what were termed "non-critical" notations on the food operation at John O'Donnell Stadium in Davenport, Alliant Energy Field Stadium in Clinton, Community Field in Burlington, Knoxville Raceway and Prairie Meadows."Critical" areas among the 37 inspected were found at Principal Park (four), Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids (seven), Iowa Speedway in Newton... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Chiefs' winning streak reaches eight Jun 15, 2007
BURLINGTON The Keokuk Chief baseball team's wining streak reached eight games with a 12-4 pasting of Danville at Community Field in Burlington Wednesday night. The Chiefs maximized their eight hits, scoring five runs in the second inning and five more runs in the sixth and seventh innings. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Chiefs had Bees by the stinger, then got stung Jun 13, 2007
BURLINGTON, Iowa The Peoria Chiefs let an early 4-0 lead get away in a 6-5 Midwest League loss to Burlington Monday night at Community Field ... 472) with four doubles and three homers The Chiefs had won eight straight at Community Field with their last loss coming on July 15, 2005 Norwood's ninth inning single was the Chiefs first successful pinch hit in eight tries this season Lansford has made the final out in each of the Chiefs last four losses The finale of the two-game series in... (Pekin Times, IL)
Chiefs take two from Fort Madison in conference action Jun 13, 2007
Now 8-4 overall and 5-1 in the conference, the Chiefs play Danville at Community Field in Burlington Wednesday night. The jayvee game will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity game at about 6:15 p.m.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Military to be honored at Bees game May 14, 2007
Community Field will be filled with uniforms Saturday but not only baseball ones. Instead, prior to the 6 p.m. game, the Burlington Bees, Supporting Our Families s and the community will honor the troops of every war. (The Hawk Eye)
SSA alumni Dowell, Huberman become City of Chicago leaders May 11, 2007
Patricia Dowell, Community Field Coordinator for the School of Social Service Administration, was recently elected Alderman of the 3rd Ward, an area that includes Bronzeville and nearby neighborhoods ... As Community Field Coordinator, Dowell coordinates the McCormick Tribune workshops, which give SSA students experience in urban policy and community development. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Finding fickle fungus: Finding morels is hard work unless you know someone who knows where to find them May 11, 2007
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Flea Market, M-37 Community Field ... 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Carnival, M-37 Community Field ... Mushroom picker s kits are available at the M-37 Community Field at the festival office for 6. (Cadillac News, MI)
General Releases Apr 29, 2007
com Athlete Of The Week - URI Student-athletes Team Up With South Kingstown Teen Task Force to Offer Community Field Day - RIRAA Newsletter: Vol. 5, Iss. 22 - GoRhody. (Gorhody.com)
Two-hitter gets win for Titans Apr 25, 2007
With the addition of Weber's quality outings and improved play from much of the team, the Titans head into today's game with Macomb at Community Field in Burlington looking to make some noise before the IHSA postseason seeding meeting Wednesday night. "We can win a regional," Grant said. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Chiefs set down Bees to go 3-0 Apr 12, 2007
BURLINGTON, Iowa Jose Ceda struck out a career high eight batters in Peoria's 8-3 rain shortened Midwest League baseball victory over Burlington Tuesday night at Community Field ... CHIEFS' BRIEFS: The Chiefs have scored first in each game this season and have scored 10 runs in the first inning The last time the Chiefs started 3-0 was 2003 when the defending Midwest League champions won their first seven contests, including four over Burlington Peoria pitchers have struck out 29 batters in... (Pekin Times, IL)
Manager Sandberg comes to Burlington Apr 10, 2007
BURLINGTON Former Chicago Cubs standout and baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will be at Community Field today and Tuesday as first-year coach of the Peoria Chiefs. The game will start at 7 p.m. Mario Santiago will start for the first Dollar Monday, sponsored by Miller Lite and The Mix 107. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Egg hunt a buzz of excitement Apr 9, 2007
Community Field hosts annual Easter prelude ... Bundled in winter coats and hats that had almost been packed away for spring, hundreds of children rushed community field Saturday to get their hands on 5,000 plastic eggs for the Burlington Bees annual Easter egg hunt. (The Hawk Eye)
Bees chilly home opener tonight Apr 6, 2007
BURLINGTON The Burlington Bees open the 2007 Midwest League season tonight at Community Field. Burlington plays at Kane County at 7 p.m. The first 1,500 fans receive a free magnet schedule, sponsored by Mazio's Pizza. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Bees open season at home Thursday Apr 5, 2007
Burlington plays Kane County at Community Field. For The Daily Gate City. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Oh say, can you sing? Apr 2, 2007
Tryouts will be during the annual 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday open house at Community Field ... An Easter Egg hunt at noon April 7 at Community Field will give children ages 12 and under a chance to participate in the area's largest Easter egg hunt, featuring more than 5,000 eggs. (The Hawk Eye)
A rocky path back to school Apr 1, 2007
"I go to your house if you don't come to school," said Madison Leatherwood , a community field coordinator ... The school's community field coordinator paid a surprise visit, knocking on Cooper's bedroom door, where a handwritten sign warned visitors against bringing food or entering in shoes. (Boston Globe)
correction 29 Mar 30, 2007
The Aaron's Sales and Lease Hall of Fame suite at Community Field was misnamed in The Hawk Eye Wednesday. . (The Hawk Eye)
Synthetic turf would allow more field use at same cost, school leaders say Mar 22, 2007
It s not a sports field, it becomes a community field, he said. He estimates a turf field could be used as many as 2,000 times a year and cost about what a grass field does over the long haul. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Region finds ways to grow Mar 19, 2007
Locally, Vision Iowa money has helped fund a new public library, upgrades at Community Field and improvements to Memorial Auditorium. Soon, Vision Iowa money will be used for a recreational lake in the northern part of Des Moines County that will offer new outdoor opportunities. (The Hawk Eye)
Special Needs Camps Mar 16, 2007
Developmentally disabled campers engage in sports, arts and crafts, community field trips, food and nutrition education and peer socialization. Held weekly. (AZCentral -- Families)
Iraqi Soccer Players Killed; 16 Policemen Found Dead Mar 3, 2007
As the sun set Thursday, three cars carrying 10 masked men pulled up at a community field where two neighborhood teams were playing less than 300 feet from the main government building in Ramadi, a city west of Baghdad. The men poured out of the cars and grabbed Muhammad Hammed Nawaf, 26, who plays for the Ramadi club, and his teammate Muhammad Meshaan, who witnesses said was in his early 20s. (The Ledger)
Municipal officials discuss Memorial Park stadium Feb 24, 2007
"It's a community field and we need to start looking five or 10 years out," Oldt said following the meeting. He said the prospect of grants to finance improvements was discussed, but made no mention of potential spending by the various municipalities to fund improvements. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Push on for work training Feb 24, 2007
30-day news archives. "DiPatri made his comments as part of a business seminar at Keiser University in Melbourne titled "Looking at Today to Prepare for Tomorrow. (Florida Today)
MP gets drenched at traditional water splashing festival Feb 18, 2007
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Cub Scout troop 158 tours the Citizen Feb 9, 2007
A group of about 15 members of the Tigers, a junior Cub troop of Golden Acres Church, was taking one of their community field trips through the presses as part of their continuing education. The Cubs consists of four groups - Bears, Weeblos and Tigers - that meet on Tuesday nights, said Cub mother and liaison Julie Tiedemann. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Bishop Timon-St. Jude is a community jewel Feb 6, 2007
Today, Carl Paladino and I serve as co-chairmen of the Return to Glory fund-raising efforts to build a Bishop Timon-South Buffalo community field house. I also serve on the board of trustees and recently, along with my wife, established the Mel Palano Student-Athlete Scholarship fund. (Buffalo News -- Opinion)
City considers bringing back programs Jan 31, 2007
5 percent, parks and recreation receives 6 percent, arts and cultural assistance receives 5 percent, council special projects receives 3 percent and Community Field receives 7 percent ... Of the first $410,000 in hotel/motel tax revenues, the latest proposed allocation formula calls for giving the Greater Burlington Convention and Visitors Bureau $210,000, Memorial Auditorium getting $14,000, the riverfront maintenance receiving $49,000, parks and recreation receiving $70,500, cultural... (The Hawk Eye)
Council considers different formula for tax revenue allocation Jan 30, 2007
5 percent, parks and recreation receives 6 percent, arts and cultural assistance receives 5 percent, council special projects receives 3 percent and Community Field gets 7 percent ... Community Field, $40,250. (The Hawk Eye)
Read full story Jan 25, 2007
The Kittitas County Cattlemen s Association has named Russ and Marty Stingley and their family as the 2007 Cattleman of the Year and will showcase their cattle operation at a community field day in May. It s a real honor to be chosen like this by my fellow ranchers, Russ, 55, said after the announcement at the association s annual banquet on Saturday. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Horizons program to help Jan 23, 2007
In attendance was Dave Olson of Brookings who is the community field coordinator for the five area towns. He explained the process of the Horizons program. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Picture search yields treasures Jan 9, 2007
There were several photos of Tom Vilsack, before he was the city's mayor, a state senator and Iowa's governor, taken during the fund-raising campaign that created the Mapleleaf Community Field. They even came upon an old photo of Henry County's first sheriff, Samuel Smith, who served in that capacity from 1839-1855. (Washington Journal, IA)
