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  • Homeowner fights final battle to save his home Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:56PMJames Schneider, 77 and ailing, faces foreclosure. He had fought the L.A. school district to keep his house, which he bought in 1963, from being razed and several more battles to relocate it. James Schneider says that when he dies, he hopes it will be in his sleep, inside his beloved Spanish-style home.
  • Capitol Heights: House comes with in-law suite Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:52AMThis Capitol Heights home features an open layout of the living room and kitchen. The kitchen has been updated with ceramic tile floors.
  • STUDY ON AGING, LEARNING & DECISION MAKING: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:53AMTUTOR: Writing & ESL tutor. Princeton/Lawrenceville. Over 15 years experience. Local university English Composition/ESL instructor. Call Liam: (609) 396-9817. 02-24-3t
  • Rehoboth Art League offers variety of classes starting Friday, March 12 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02AMThe Rehoboth Art League will present a variety of upcoming classes to suit many artistic tastes this spring. Sculptural Wall Tiles And Their Surfaces for all skill levels with Kathy Triplett will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday-Sunday, March 12-14.
  • Construction update: flagpoles installed at East Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:16PMConstruction continues for the three new schools in the Victoria school district.
  • Some handy success stories Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:10PMFour walls and a roof may make a house, but it takes more to make a house a home. For starters, there are the million and one maintenance tasks you do year-round.
  • New high school upgrades approved Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:17PMOXFORD - The Talawanda Board of Education has approved bids totaling more than $27 million for construction work on the district’s new high school.
  • Model Behavior Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:31PMOne of eight architecturally distinct green homes that, when complete, will make up the eco-community of Chelsea Landing in Marietta, GA, Greenhaven, having fulfilled its obligations as a show home, is now on the market. Not only will its lucky owners have a beautifully designed, 7,600-sq.-ft.
  • No more room: Changes are made as Chippewa Falls schools handle overcrowding Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:12AMTeacher Andrea Schieffer’s classroom is unlike any other kindergarten room at Parkview Elementary.
  • Community briefs - March 5 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:46AMAround the community
  • Davis, Strain side-by-side to address jail security Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:52PMAfter touring the facility himself, Parish President Kevin Davis is compiling his own set of experts to looking into problems with the structure of the St. Tammany Parish Jail.
  • Mommy tackles Plumbing 101 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AMDo you suffer from plumbing anxiety? Do you get a pit in your stomach every time your toilet clogs or your garbage disposal stops working?
  • Bird Rock artist pieces together mosaics for community Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:03PMJane Wheeler works on a Bird Rock banner in tile. By Carolyn Grace Matteo Contributor Adorning the walls of the Bird Rock Coffee Roasters restroom is a beautiful mosaic mirror, splashed with hues of greens and blues that slap a breath of life into the otherwise barren cavern. A business card nearby reveals the mirror was created by area artist Jane Wheeler. "My life is very much a mosaic ... a ...
  • Come ride Barrabool Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:38PMThis weekend on Sunday March 7th the Sporting Motor Cycle Club is holding a special Membership Drive Ride Day. The day is open to S.M.C.C. members and those interested in seeing what the club is about. Track will be prepped! (extra helpers needed 4.30 pm Saturday 6th working bee please!) Memberships will be taken from 11am till 12.00 midday with riding sessions in the after...
  • UGA probes fires in dorms Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:26AMPlaying with fire is no joke, especially when hundreds of lives might be at stake.
  • Wellesley Building Permits: Feb. 25 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:00AMPermits: Feb. 8-18
  • Oakton Briefs Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:37AMStudents interested in pursuing a career in health care are invited to attend free information sessions during March at both campuses of Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, and 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
  • Fairytale in the making: Stimulus funds help with Kenai library expansion Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:58AMOnce upon a time the Kenai Community Library wished for an expansion to meet the growing needs of the community. After years of planning, lobbying and fundraising, the library is finally getting its wish granted when the city of Kenai goes out for construction bids next week.
  • Patent neglect and apathy Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:13AMA section of Justice Paul Harrison’s report on the Armadale tragedy.
  • UT informs five scenes of everyday beauty Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:48PMThis week’s column is inspired conceptually by Katsushika Hokusai’s “Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji.” It is my goal to paint with words “Five Scenes of Everyday Beauty,” scenes that are commonplace around campus and, therefore, too often go overlooked. Just as the iconic image of Mt. Fuji often appears in the background of Hokusai’s prints, so too does the university create the backdrop for my ...
  • Appraisal Faire today kicks off museum preview Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:53AMThis 2007 photo shows Nan Chisolm, Ken and Nancy Farmer, and Wes Cowan, the appraisers returning Saturday for the Appraisal Faire at the new history museum on Marco Island.
  • BMS remodeling project is running on schedule Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:45PMCommunity members join a board member and Superintendent Gary Reynolds in taking a look at the new gymnasium area at Bluffs Middle School during a tour Friday afternoon.
  • Outside Moves Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:29AMWhile the summer may be winding down, there still might be time to spruce up your outdoor kitchen—or at least think about it for next year. For inspiration, check out the following installations by designers Sandra Espinet, of Interiors by Sandra Espinet , and Michael Glassman, of Michael Glassman & Associates .
  • Back to a bygone era Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:44AMAn actor dresses up like an ancient Tusi chieftain of the Tujia people in Enshi prefecture, Hubei province.
  • Daybook for Feb. 18: Deaths, births, marriage licenses and new businesses in the Jackson area Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:26PMComplete list of obituariesBirthsBivens, Ramie C. and Jason C., of Jackson, a son, Liam Cole, born Feb. 12, 7 pounds at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Nancy and Bill Bivens of Tompkins, Lisa and Don Peek of Tompkins and Dale and...
  • 10 great movie rentals that will pay you back Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:19PMHere are some timeless classics from which we all can learn valuable personal-finance lessons.
  • It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:41AMWhat’s the Latest in Stone and Tile Today? Find Out From A Step in Stone in Skillman
  • Best Bath Systems One-Piece Fiberglass Shower Installation Cost is 82% Less than Ceramic and 30% Less than Mud Set ... Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 7:05AMRSMeans study confirms that easier shower surround installation saves labor costs on new construction and remodels of healthcare and assisted living facilities and universities.
  • Filter reopens with environment in mind Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:06PMSwarms of college students, artists and young professionals occupy tables and couches, armed with iPods and laptops, sipping freshly-brewed coffee as eclectic indie rock blares from the speakers overhead. This isn’t just any coffee shop, though—Filter is back. The owners of the popular Wicker Park coffee shop, Filter, were forced to close its doors when Bank [...] ShareThis
  • Citizens protest at meeting. Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:29AMCitizens protest at meeting.
  • Pour Me a Drink and Tell Me a Love Story Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:10PMThe stucco-and-tile façade of the Chee Chee bar glares blackly out onto Broadway; inside, the stale air is tinged purple. A half-dozen men hunch over the bar; four of them are drinking from 24-oz. tallboys of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
  • Appraisal Faire today kicks off museum preview Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:49AMThis 2007 photo shows Nan Chisolm, Ken and Nancy Farmer, and Wes Cowan, the appraisers returning Saturday for the Appraisal Faire at the new history museum on Marco Island.
  • Two units turned back into one fine Edwardian Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 5:06AMA two-year project to convert a Edwardian duplex back into a single family home in Covington also came with some unexpected treasures for Carol Rodgers-Rivir.
  • Vella Bath & Kitchen unveils new culinary center Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 3:07AMVella Bath & Kitchen in Macedon is now offering hands-on cooking classes at its new Culinary Center at Vella.
  • Mighty storm brings Delaware to a halt Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 2:00AMAs the inches of snow started piling up Friday, Delawareans prepared for a long siege that threatened to shut down the state into next week.
  • Schererville church volunteers help city recover from storm Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 3:18AMJim Koeling, commenting on his fifth mission trip to flood-damaged New Orleans, said, "I keep returning because I still see the need." Koeling is among 29 members of the Rebuilding Hope ministry at St. Michael Catholic Church in Schererville. The group recently returned from a weeklong stint in Louisiana in conjunction with Catholic Charities Helping Hands. Although many New Orleans residents ...
  • A paws for pets Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:23AMThere is a proverb that says “It takes a whole village to raise a child”. To run a successful rescue animal shelter it also takes the whole village.
  • Quick, easy decorating changes can freshen up a winter home Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:31PMLots of house projects are initiated in the spring and summer months and we just try to soldier through the colder months of winter.
  • Gym concerns causing a stink Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:28AMAlthough he wore an Orlando Magic shirt and hit more shots than he missed, Michael Reese, 53, is probably long-past dreaming of playing NBA basketball. Both Reese and buddy Jerome Hawkins, 61, quickly broke a sweat last week at the Albert Kirkland Jr. Gymnasium. The facility is Lake Wales’ only indoor full-court basketball facility.
  • Growing old in your own home Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:03AMSome of the renovations you made need to make in your home to make it easier to get around when you get older can be done now.
  • Huntsville police blotter Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:15AMUnless otherwise noted, the following incidents were reported to Huntsville police Thursday and Friday.
  • City Councilors question Convention Center art plan Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 8:48PMSeveral city councilors are not pleased with a $360,000 public art project selected for the Tulsa Convention Center’s ballroom addition.
  • Stamford Twilight League had a glorious history Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 5:59AMA recent story on these pages contained a remark about a team of collegiate players, the Stamford White Sox , being "forced to play in a twilight league" to prove they could compete against semipro competition.
  • Orioles offer Mediterranean stadium plan Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:18PMEd Smith would get a new feel with a two-story stucco facade
  • Judith Harris Solomon: Local artisans can charm children, too Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:13PMOur "buy local" bandwagon continues to roll. This week, we are showcasing five terrific child-oriented products that are made in Michigan and sold at Metro Detroit stores.
  • Bettina Korek: PLAN ForYourArt, January 28-February 1 Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 4:25PMEvery week, ForYourArt highlights select offerings throughout the week ahead to help you Plan ForYourArt. There has never been more worldwide attention on the creative culture of our LA.
  • HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE: Winchester custodian shines local light on island disaster Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:26AMLincoln Elementary School Head Custodian Pascal Dangerville takes joy in fixing everyday problems. You’ll find the Haitian native on the school’s main floor, replacing a broken light, or on the side staircase, mending a loose tile, but very rarely in his basement office resting on his laurels.  
  • Teacher Rose Gilbert Loans PaliHi $750,000 Towards Aquatic Center Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:31AM2010-01-28 To complete the $4.6-million Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center, Palisades Charter High School still needs $1.5 million, so legendary English teacher Rose Gilbert has given the school a $750,000 loan.
  • Library Board Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:02PMHappy Library Board members listen as President J.L. Hunter reads the letter as seen below. (Left to right) 1st row, Sue Sauer, Hunter, Darcie Feltmeyer, Boyce Humphreys; standing, Kathryn Ling, Chris Markley, Bob Zuck. Absent: Mary Brinkmeier and Kristy VanMatre.
  • USG Corporation Reports Quarterly, Full Year Results and Continued Progress in Strengthening Its Operations Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:30AMCHICAGO----USG Corporation : Weak market conditions affected all business segments Cost reductions favorably impacted results Cash and liquidity positions strengthened