Older adults looking to volunteer their skills have few boundaries Nov 9, 2009
Sue Hires, 55, began volunteering at Just Friends, an adult day service in Columbus, Ind. when her mother started participating in the program. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
They see you standing on the shore like Christopher Columbus, saying, "I've discovered a new world!" And they're like, wait a minute. There's already people living here. (Salon)
Casper event wins national travel award Nov 8, 2009
the NCAA Division II Winter National Championships Festival in Houston; the NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Buffalo, N.Y.; and the STIHL TimberSports Collegiate Challenge in Columbus, Ga. "This national award was the total package of city, county, state and college rodeo working together to produce a highly successful event that is recognized throughout the United States," said Roger Walters, commissioner of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line Nov 7, 2009
No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line. (Uabsports.com)
Holiday III, Internet Shopper, Feature Releases Nov 6, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Source: Resource Interactive. CYPRESS, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Palin book tour to start Nov. 18 Nov 5, 2009
The full schedule has not been completed, but confirmed locations many of which Palin campaigned at last year include Cincinnati; Columbus, Ohio; Roanoke, Va. the Army post in Fort Bragg, N.C.; Orlando, Fla. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Caps hope Ovechkin can return in 2 weeks Nov 4, 2009
Boudreau thinks it happened during a large scrum that started when Ovechkin and exchanged a bump for a shove in the second period of Sunday's loss to Columbus. Ovechkin has been a physical player from his first game in the league four years ago. (ESPN -- NHL)
CFOs for hire ply data at smaller businesses Nov 4, 2009
Business First of Columbus - by ... Rather than hiring internal accounting help, Coffman said he decided to hire a part-time CFO through of Columbus to get the landscape supply company s books in shape and to give advice on how to better run its business ... The managing partner of in Columbus said the certified public accounting and management consulting firm may recommend an outside CFO to provide a higher level of expertise on accounting and finance issues when a business client has a need... (Columbus Business First, OH)
Capitals hope Ovechkin won't be out long-term Nov 4, 2009
On Monday, the team said Ovechkin was week-to-week after he was hurt in Sunday's overtime loss to Columbus. Ovechkin had an MRI and was expected to travel with the team while receiving treatment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Caps say Ovechkin 'week to week' with injury Nov 3, 2009
The Capitals said Monday that the two-time league MVP suffered an "upper-body strain" in Sunday's overtime loss to Columbus. Ovechkin. (ESPN -- NHL)
NHL ROUNDUP Injury sidelines Ovechkin Nov 3, 2009
The Capitals say Alex Ovechkin is "week-to-week" with an "upper-body strain" sustained in Sunday's overtime loss to Columbus ... NHL ROUNDUP / Injury sidelines Ovechkin Articles The Capitals say Alex Ovechkin is "week-to-week" with an "upper-body strain" sustained in Sunday's overtime loss to Columbus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
10 ways to transport yourself for a while Nov 1, 2009
Open through Thanksgiving; free tours from Memorial Day through Columbus Day; 11 Shore Road, North Truro, 508-487-6200. Tap into this Wiener schnitzel, anyone. (Boston Globe)
Adjustments will allow improved weekend traffic flow over Sagamore Bridge Oct 31, 2009
For the Columbus Day holiday weekend, a second lane of travel onto Cape Cod will be added starting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., continuing through Saturday, until Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 a.m. There will continue to be one lane of travel off Cape Cod during this period. A second lane of travel off Cape Cod will be in effect from Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m., through Columbus Day on Monday, until Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. One lane of travel onto Cape Cod will remain in place during this time. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Leopards defeat Cardinals in district competition Oct 31, 2009
The Columbus Cardinal varsity football team lost to the La Grange Leopards in District 25-3A competition 28-7 at Memorial Stadium in Columbus Friday night, Oct. 30. Scoring for Columbus was Brandon Bimage with an 8-yard touchdown run. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Crew Begin Title Defense At Rsl Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Columbus Crew take their first step in defending their MLS Cup championship when they travel to Utah to take on Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium in game one of their 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinal Series on Saturday ... "Hopefully, we'll get out there and put a marker out there to show Columbus what it's going to take when we go back to their place." Columbus is hoping that it can correct its current form that saw it close the regular season with back-to-back home... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Center Grove Head Coach To Face Off Against Columbus East Son In Sectional Battle Oct 30, 2009
Defending State Champions Center Grove Travel To Columbus East In Battle Of Two Class 5A Titans - IndySports ... Especially when playing an undefeated Columbus East (10-0) squad on the road ... "They've proved themselves throughout the year by winning ten games. To win ten games you have to be a great team, and they are. They have a great coaching staff, and some awesome football players. Their athletes get the job done on the field, they are a big play team, they come from behind, they put a... (FOX59, IN)
Oct. 29 Letters to the editor Oct 30, 2009
They are the several kind Friends of St. Anne who wish their donations to be anonymous; Middlesex Savings Bank; Acton Funeral Homes; Paul and Cynthia Avella; Jackie Butterfield; Bishop Ruocco Council, Knights of Columbus; Father Dave Callahan and Family; Campbell s Scottish Highlands Golf Course, Salem NH; Jay Cannon; Chip Shots Grill and Sports Pub; Evan, Lian and George Clancy; Peg Cozzens; Peggy Cozzens, Jr.; Crossroads Restaurant, Acton; Milly and Paul Curtin; Donelan s Supermarkets, Inc.;... (Littleton Independent, MA)
Jean Janssen Oct 30, 2009
After graduating from Bridgewater High School and working in Columbus, Neb. for a time, Jean married Vernon Janssen on Nov. 12, 1948. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Houston, Seattle Looking Forward To Playoff Series Oct 29, 2009
Seattle coach Sigi Schmid, who coached the Columbus Crew to the championship last season, will be aiming to start his own two-year reign if he can guide the expansion Sounders to MLS Cup glory. "Obviously there are veteran guys on this team who have been through the playoffs before and guys who have played in important games in Europe," Schmid said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Opening on Thursday! Oct 29, 2009
Jacob M. Appel's plays have been performed at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Adrienne Theatre (Philadelphia), Detroit Repertory Theatre, Heller Theater (Tulsa), Curtain Players (Columbus), Epilogue Players (Indianapolis), and elsewhere, and have received numerous public readings. He has published short fiction in more than eighty literary journals including Agni, Michigan Quarterly Review, Missouri Review and Southwest Review. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Needham sportsbeat: From fall ball to the pool hall Oct 29, 2009
Mid-season reports On the Columbus Day weekend, the Johnny MacDonald Club participated in and won the first annual Columbus Baseball Classic ... Johnny Macs 6, Pembroke 2 In the best game of the fall season, with the wonderful sound of the crack of wooden bats echoing and re-echoing all Columbus Day morning at beautiful McPhillips Field in Pembroke, the Johnny Macs picked up a 6-2 win over the pesky Pembroke nine to raise the MacDonald Club record to 3 wins and 1 loss at the halfway mark. (Needham Tab, MA)
Georgia's winless HS teams still hanging tough Oct 28, 2009
He's got a good shot at two wins with South Atlanta (0-8) and Columbus (1-7) on the docket ... Stewart County: Stewart, a Columbus-area school, is 1-16 all-time, and its only victory is against Webster County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Biden Spills Beans on Automaker's New Vehicles Oct 28, 2009
" Fisker, which is in the process of purchasing the plant, previously said only that it was developing the sedan, to be priced at around $40,000 after state and federal tax credits are taken into account. after the presentation, company founder and CEO Henrik Fisker confirmed that what Biden said was accurate. He definitely told what our product plans are, Fisker laughed, adding that all of his company's cars are being developed from the start with at least three derivatives in mind. Fisker said... (Fox News)
Youth Leagues Oct 28, 2009
On Tuesday night the league held a cookout at the Knights of Columbus on Hancock Street in Abington and honored Santagati. Wed Apr 22, 2009, 10:58 AM EDT. (Abington Mariner, MA)
JV Cardinals defeat Bellville Brahmas Oct 28, 2009
Laird Toliver rushes down the field after receiving a Seth Vickers pass during the Columbus Cardinals junior varsity district football game against the Bellville Brahmas at Memorial Stadium Thursday evening, Oct. 22 ... The Columbus High School Cardinal junior varsity football team recorded a win against the Bellville Brahmas at Columbus while the Cardinal freshmen team suffered a loss Oct. 22 ... The Brahmas kicked off to the Cardinals and tackled the Columbus ball carrier in the end zone for a... (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
13 scariest U.S. haunted attractions Oct 27, 2009
Columbus, OhioThe actors are just as intense as the theme, set design and special effects. 12. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Revs Travel To Columbus With Season On Line Oct 25, 2009
(Sports Network) - The New England Revolution will be battling for their playoff lives when they travel to take on the Columbus Crew on Sunday night to close out the Major League Soccer regular season ... "And we're going to have to beat Columbus at their place, which is going to be a hard game for us in general, but that's how our playoff games have been for the last two or three years. It's been do-or-die for us for the last two or three games and [vs. Chicago] we only got a point, but we'll... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chivas USA, Dynamo Meeting Could Decide Western Crown Oct 25, 2009
The game will be the last of the regular season for each team, and the second to last in the league, with New England and Columbus closing out the 2009 regular season later in the day. Houston (12-8-9) and Chivas USA (13-10-6) are currently tied atop the Western table with Los Angeles ahead of the Galaxy's match on Saturday night at San Jose. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Prep roundup: Wapello wins, faces Clayton Ridge in postseason opener Oct 24, 2009
Columbus closes with win. DONNELLSON, Iowa Columbus Community s Jared Eichelberger rushed for 217 yards and a pair of scores as the Wildcats ended their season Friday with a 14-12 win over Central Lee ... The 12 points allowed by Columbus defense was the fewest since winning the season opener against Highland (Riverside). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Week 9: Wild and wet Oct 24, 2009
(unless the officials play a HUGE factor), which they are more than capable of doing in Columbus, Ga. The Grangers are a better team led by the 2 most under rated players in the state: RB Ocie Salter(5 5 162) and QB Jamius Gunsby(6 5 229). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mailbag: Ex-No. 1 QB can run, can't hide Oct 24, 2009
That's unacceptable in Columbus. Indeed, it's unacceptable most places. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
BLITZ MICHIGAN: Gameday Guide Oct 24, 2009
MH: Last season PSU managed to get the Columbus monkey off its back, now the question is can they boot the Ann Arbor monkey. On paper Penn State looks like they should win this game, but a feisty Wolverine squad who is coming off back-to-back conference losses is hungry for a victory over the Nittany Lions. (LionNews.com)
Fed says economy perked up from depressed levels (Reuters) Oct 22, 2009
In North Carolina, a contact on the Outer Banks, a popular vacation spot, indicated that bookings for the Columbus Day holiday weekend were somewhat stronger than a year ago, which she attributed to "visitors being a little more positive.". And in the Boston Fed's region, business travel was especially soft, and one contact worried that decreased corporate travel and spending will become "the new norm.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Validity of DNA test argued in Lil Wayne gun case Oct 22, 2009
Police pulled over Lil Wayne's tour bus in Columbus Circle on July 22, 2007, saying they had seen and smelled marijuana smoke wafting out the door before the bus left a concert venue minutes earlier. They said that as an officer approached, the rapper tossed away a Louis Vuitton bag containing the gun. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The Young Couple and the Sea Oct 22, 2009
At Virgin Gordaso named by Columbus, who thought the island's profile resembled a prostrate, pot-bellied womanwe moor in a sound so stunningly beautiful that I can't fathom why anyone, having found it, would ever leave. There are lush green hills on all sides. (Slate)
What's Playing Oct 22, 2009
They come to regard each other by their destinations - Columbus and Tallahassee - rather than their real names to avoid forging a personal relationship, should potential zombiedom force either of them to take drastic action against the other. Three stars out of four. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rail travel on track Oct 21, 2009
The three Cs stand for Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; the Quick Start refers to the goal of offering medium-speed (up to 79 miles per hour) service in 2011 or 2012 and high-speed service later, and the idea is to bring train travel back to an area where the last passenger trains ran in 1971. Sixty percent of Ohios population lives within 15 miles of the corridor, says Stu Nicholson, public information officer for the Ohio Rail Development Commission. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tigers ground Cards in district Oct 21, 2009
Columbus High School assistant varsity football coach Keith Cubit discusses strategies with the Cardinal defense to find ways to counter the Tiger offensive attack during the Columbus varsity district football game against Sealy Friday, Oct. 16 at Memorial Stadium in Columbus ... The Columbus Cardinals varsity football team was no match for the Sealy Tiger offensive and defensive onslaught Friday, Oct. 16 at Memorial Stadium in Columbus ... The Cardinals lost to the Tigers 41-6 in District 25-3A... (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Would downtown living help Columbus? Oct 21, 2009
Would downtown living help Columbus. - Opinion - Hot Topics - The Columbus Telegram - Columbus, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... Would downtown living help Columbus. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Demand for gas and oil are down, but prices keep rising Oct 20, 2009
I wish it could go down under $2, said Cheryl Couture, 50, who was filling up at a station in Columbus, Ohio, where a gallon had risen to $2. 55. (Boston Globe)
Oil nears $80... Oct 20, 2009
"I wish it could go down under $2," said Cheryl Couture, 50, who was filling up at a Speedway station in Columbus, Ohio, where a gallon had risen to $2 ... Associated Press Writers Alex Kennedy in Singapore, Pablo Gorondi in Budapest, Hungary, and Mark Williams in Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report. (The Drudge Report)
Local students to take classes at NYCs Broadway Dance Center Oct 19, 2009
Local students to take classes at NYCs Broadway Dance Center - News - Local - The Columbus Telegram - Columbus, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... COLUMBUS -- Local dancers will be learning some fancy footwork in New York City ... It is a unique opportunity for the Columbus and David City students because they typically perform other forms of dance. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Bears Fall to #4 Princeton, 5-1 Oct 18, 2009
Springmeyer dribbled the ball down the left wing and passed the ball up to senior Whitney Knowlton (Columbus, OH). Knowlton pulled Princeton goalie Cynthia Wray, who replaced starter Jennifer King at the half, out of the cage and sent a perfect cross to Harrison on the right side. (Brownbears.com)
Small company honoree: Jane Borgelt, Sophisticated Systems Inc. Oct 18, 2009
Business First of Columbus - by Business First ... The chief financial officer of Columbus-based computer and information technology consultant has led the company through several acquisitions and helped guide the business from a $700,000 loss in 2000 to a $300,000 profit the following year ... CFO of the Year judge David Lauer, former president and chief operating officer of Bank One in Columbus, said of Borgelt: This is a terrific example of an individual who has become a trusted adviser to... (Columbus Business First, OH)
Recap: FC Dallas vs. Colorado Oct 18, 2009
D.C. United stayed alive for another week, topping the Columbus Crew, 1-0, in Major League Soccer action at RFK Stadium on Saturday night. Goalie Matt Reis made four saves and the New England Revolution inched closer to a playoff berth with a 0-0 tie against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New experience for Brewster Oct 17, 2009
" Brewster's first team in 2007 finished 1-11 but was 0-8 in the Big Ten. The Gophers started 7-1 a year ago and cracked The Associated Press Top 25 before losing their final five games, including a 42-21 setback to Kansas in the Insight Bowl. This season, Minnesota has come from behind in all four of its victories. The Gophers trailed three teams in the fourth quarter, before rallying to beat Syracuse (23-20 in overtime), Air Force (20-13) and Northwestern (35-24). And they fell behind Purdue,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No. 25 UAB Travels To Tulsa For Crucial C-USA Showdown Oct 17, 2009
Additionally the Columbus, Ind. native can be found among the nation's leaders in GAA (16th) and save percentage (20th). (Uabsports.com)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Oct 17, 2009
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, from Ohio, will stage the two-hour show in six movements - two for each film - with 200 performers on stage. They include two choirs who have had to learn songs in invented languages. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
United Hopes To Stay Alive vs. Crew Oct 17, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Columbus Crew will be aiming to clinch the Supporter's Shield, which goes to Major League Soccer's regular season champion, when they travel to take on D.C. United on Saturday night. A Crew victory coupled with a Chivas USA loss or draw vs. San Jose ensures Columbus the regular season crown and the top seed in the upcoming playoffs ... Columbus (13-5-10) is coming off a 1-0 win at New England last weekend in which a Gino Padula free kick bounced in the penalty area and... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mailbag: Time to stop the celebration penalties? Oct 17, 2009
As of now, I'd still take Ohio State over the Hawkeyes because the game is in Columbus and the Buckeyes' defense is even stronger than Iowa's. Besides, as good as Iowa's defense looks, the offense is questionable -- although tight end 's return from injury definitely is a boost. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stop Means Stop Oct 17, 2009
In this history, bikes are the American Indians to the car's Christopher Columbus. Everything about our road system, from the lanes to the signs to the traffic lights, is designed for the car, often at the expense of the bike. (Slate)
Spanish Town, Jamaica Oct 17, 2009
These Indians, who inhabited Jamaica from 700 1600 AD, were wiped out by diseases presented by Europeans when Columbus first discovered the island. The museum, a replica of an Arawak dwelling, holds the national collection. (Suite101.com)
How about we move Thanksgiving to October? Oct 17, 2009
Down here, it was the (observed) Columbus Day and just a meaningless excuse for a three-day holiday. I have an idea which I have thought about for years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tigers ground Cardinals in district action Oct 17, 2009
The Columbus Cardinal varsity football team lost to the Sealy Tigers 41-6 in District 25-3A competition Friday, Oct. 16 at Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Columbus Quarterback Cordrik Corter scored the single Columbus touchdown with a 29-yard run to the right side. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Players will have to make new travel plans Oct 17, 2009
Rivers said everyone would play in tomorrow s and Tuesday s exhibitions, but starters would likely sit Wednesday against the Cavaliers in Columbus, partly for rest and partly because of the regular-season opener the following week. Midnight madness. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Raiders end Wildcat winning streak Oct 17, 2009
The Colorado County Citizen. Friday, October 16, 2009. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
JERRY R. VAUGHAN, JR. Oct 16, 2009
Jerry was a founding member and past president of the local chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, a member of the American Petroleum Institute, Illinois Basin Oil & Gas Association, founder and past president of the Sun Oil Tri-State Retirees club, Knights of Columbus, Brute Society, a member of the Evansville Petroleum Club, member of The Association of Former Students of Texas A & M, founder of the local chapter and organized the local annual Aggie muster. Services were held at Ziemer... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Southwest posts $16M loss in 3Q Oct 16, 2009
Business First of Columbus ... At Port Columbus, Southwest carries more than a quarter of all passengers with 25 daily non-stop flights ... City Guide Spotlight - Columbus. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Media Day 09: Transcript: Lisa Bluder Oct 15, 2009
I don't know how good it is to play in Columbus, so that is a tough place to play. But I think when you talk about top of the Big Ten, you've got to include them. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Buckeyes Edge Cards 2-1 in Overtime Oct 15, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio - - Berta Queralt scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime as host 19th-ranked Ohio State edged the 14th-ranked University of Louisville field hockey team Wednesday afternoon. The Cards drop to 7-6, while the Buckeyes improve to 10-4 on the season. (Uoflsports.com)
Women's Gymnastics Unveils 2010 Schedule Oct 15, 2009
Illinois will begin its postseason in Columbus, Ohio, at the 2010 Big Ten Championships, hosted by Ohio State on March 27. Last season, the Illini hosted the conference meet and finished runner-up to Michigan, before placing second at the NCAA West Regional to earn the program's first-ever bid to the NCAA Championships. (Fightingillini.com)
AAAs Sumerel Tires purchase will mean fast expansion Oct 15, 2009
AAAs Sumerel Tires purchase will mean fast expansion beyond Cincinnati and Columbus - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... AAAs Sumerel Tires purchase will mean fast expansion beyond Cincinnati and Columbus ... This is because downtown-based AAA expects to expand Sumerel s locations beyond Cincinnati and Columbus to some of the other six states it serves, from Connecticut to Kansas. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Exclusive New England fall deals Oct 15, 2009
Throughout the fall season, Top 25 subscribers are eligible for a seasonal discount save $110 off rack rates from now through Columbus Day, or $40 off after the holiday. Book and enter the special promotional code STRAVEL for rates as low as $119/night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Subvarsity Cardinals fall to Smithville Oct 14, 2009
The Columbus Cardinal junior varsity and freshmen football teams recorded losses to the Tigers at Smithville in District 25-3A competition Oct. 8. The Cardinal JV football team was defeated by the Tigers 38-8 in a game where Columbus could not gain momentum offensively ... Offensively, we had a lot of trouble moving the ball against the Smithville defense, said Coach Morrison, Columbus High School JV football coach. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Oil towards $75, eyes US data Oct 14, 2009
US weekly oil inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) will be delayed till later due to Monday's Columbus Day holiday, while the Energy Information Administration (EIA) report will be released on Thursday. A Reuters poll of analysts forecast the data will show a 700,000-barrel build in crude stocks last week, after a surprise drawdown in last week's report. (India Times)
