Frontier Days 2008 (The Fort Dodge Messenger)
A cowboy, two blacksmiths and a flim-flam man walk into a fort ... No, it's not the opening line of a bad joke. It's just a few of the entertainers who will bring their talents to the 34th annual Frontier Days celebration this weekend. "It's here," said Charles Clayton, who heads up the Frontier Days Committee. "Pray for good weather.
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:19:37 GMT
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Artisans bring historical flair to Frontier Days (The Fort Dodge Messenger)
In keeping with the historical theme of Frontier Days, this year's event will include a number of artisans whose wares will be available for purchase, as well as demonstrations and classes for those interested. On hand will be a scrimshaw artist, a blacksmith, a basket weaver and a woodworker specializing in 18th century Native American figures, to name a few.
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:04:04 GMT
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WWII artefacts come to light (Wairarapa Times-Age)
A collection of artefacts, said to date back to World War II, have been discovered in a room at Carterton's Municipal Hall and had it not been for the building's looming destruction, a council officer reckons they would have lain there for another 20 years.
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:09:41 GMT
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Students learn American history at nation's capital (Dyersburg State Gazette)
Dyersburg Middle School recently provided 13 eighth-graders with an up-close lesson on the nation's history on the school's inaugural enrichment trip to Washington, D.C.
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:27:02 GMT
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Interim Sage leader plans an 'active' role (Albany Times Union)
Ex-Simmons College president left former school abruptly The Sage Colleges announced Thursday that former Simmons College President Susan Scrimshaw will be the school's interim leader -- news that comes one month after Scrimshaw's abruptly announced exit from Simmons led to speculation she was forced out. Scrimshaw will succeed retiring President Jeanne Neff in August. Neff's 13-year tenure ...
Fri, 30 May 2008 07:20:19 GMT
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Sage names interim president (The Troy Record)
TROY — The Sage Colleges Board of Trustees recently named Susan Scrimshaw as the interim president starting Aug. 1.
Fri, 30 May 2008 07:29:10 GMT
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Great Notion, Scrimshaw Sire Winners (BloodHorse)
Stakes winners Great Notion and Scrimshaw were represented by their first winners May 25. Great Notion’s daughter Cherubini won at five furlongs in :59.45 at Churchill Downs in her initial start. She races as a homebred for Silverton Hill.
Mon, 26 May 2008 14:58:31 GMT
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A whale of a good time (The Morning Call)
This one-time whaling capital is home to what may be the world's largest model ship.
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:10:34 GMT
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It's Easier Than Ever To Be John Q. Publish (The Tampa Tribune)
Everybody always told Joe Pelkington he should write a book. Pelkington had a million stories about being a police officer in Tampa for 25 years, from 1960 to 1985, and the police chief in Treasure Island until he retired in 2005.
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:12:30 GMT
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Sage names interim president (The Albany Business Review)
The Sage Colleges' board of directors has named Susan Scrimshaw interim president.
Thu, 29 May 2008 13:20:56 GMT
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