| Coming Soon: SR to Release E-mail Exchanges ... (Not so fast...)
Friday at IHOP. In response to any question about Your Huckleberries Hound, he's been instructed to respond: Dave, who? Or, how about them e-mails? *I almost missed this one: Poynter Online posted a story recently that I missed re: whether this blog, and the SR did U.S. Sen. Larry Craig a disservice by posting unsubstantiated allegations by gay activist Mike Rogers that Craig is gay. Rogers has never backed up the claims he made on a national radio program, and the story died. You can read the Poynter post here. *A Berry Picker re: HBO's use of the term KCSO for the sheriff's office: It hasnt been KCSO since Pierce Clegg was in office. Kootenai County Sheriffs Department. KCSD. (DFO: Oops ... How about KCPC: Kootenai County Porn Central?) *Spectator re: Steve Smith's confirmation of the expense to pursue the Douglas/Kalani email trail: That's exactly why the CDA Press will never break stories like these.
1908: Hickory Dickory Dock, News questions clock
UW System Board of Regents approves sabbaticals for eight University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty members in the 2007-08 academic year. Those on leave for the first semester are Desiree Budd, psychology; Brian Fitch, English and philosophy; and Mingshen Wu, mathematics, statistics and computer science. Ken Welty, education, was awarded a second semester sabbatical. Taking a full year sabbatical will be Rajiv Asthana, engineering and technology; Susan Eberhard, rehabilitation and counseling; Mahshid Jalilvand, social science; and Geoffrey Wheeler, art and design. Regents grant sabbaticals to recognize and enhance teaching efforts and excellence. To be eligible for a sabbatical, faculty members must have completed six or more years, or the equivalent, of full-time instructional service...Installed as officers of the Dunn County Northern Lights Barbershop Chorus are Gary Thorson, president; Dave McNaughton, music/performance VP; Randy Knaack, membership VP; Darrell Hoepner, marketing/PR; Dennis Webster, secretary; Art Harelstad, treasurer; and Juel Smith, board member.
Health Department kick-starts immunization drive
ST. CROIX - The V.I. Health Department on Thursday announced the launching of its "Take Your Best Shot" campaign aimed at increasing local immunization rates among adolescents and encouraging adults to also get immunized for once common illness, some of which experts say are re-emerging. Health Commissioner Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd said there had been talks in the past of boosting immunization among children ages 11 to 18, but those plans never got off the ground. Last month's outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, at a private school on St. Croix spurred the department in to action. Health officials said Thursday that the Country Day School students who were infected with pertussis were mostly the older children who had not been immunized with the new vaccine.
City Council delays decision on Promenade Specific Plan
Fontana has been named one of the top cities in the United States for young people.America's Promise Alliance, the nation's largest alliance dedicated to children and youth, in partnership with Capital One, said that Fontana has been named a winner of its 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition.The 100 Best competition recognizes the 100 outstanding communities across America -- large and small, rural and urban -- that are the best places for young people to live and grow up.More than 300 communities in all 50 states applied for the honor this year. The 100 winning communities span 37 states.Fontana was selected as one of the 100 Best in part because of the Smart Kids program. A partnership between private business, public sector and non-profits, Smart Kids enables 3,000 Fontana public school students to stay after school for homework assistance, activities, sports and a healthy snack.The Smart Kids program helps at-risk and latch-key children with their educational, social, physical and emotional needs.
DeLuca snugly fits role in poignant 'Bible Belt'
Such is the bittersweet joy in Arizona Onstage's production of "The Bible Belt . . . and other accessories" by Paul Bonin-Rodriguez. His play consists of three monologues, each one a separate but related scene. DeLuca is a college freshman at the University of Arizona, playing a small town Texas high school senior. .
Reviews: Preschool to Grade 4
This story exposes the value many children place on wearing the same cool clothing as or fitting in with the in-crowd; however, a message of generosity shines through when Jeremy gives his prized sneakers to a friend in need who has smaller feet. Illustrations done in pencil, ink, and watercolors effectively depict the grays and browns of the wintertime inner-city setting, the institutional greens and blues of the school, and the warm hues of this African-American home. The characters' faces, drawn with thin lines, wide-set eyes, and a variety of skin tones, are expressive. A poignant, thought-provoking book.—Kirsten Cutler, Sonoma County Library, CA BRETT, Jan. The Three Snow Bears. illus. by author. unpaged. Putnam. 2007. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-24792-7. LC number unavailable. PreS-Gr 3—Filled with the gorgeously detailed watercolor and gouache illustrations that distinguish her work, this Arctic version of a classic tale is pure Brett.
Angus steer that got loose outside Cincinnati shot and killed
After eluding the traps and tranquilizer darts of SPCA officials and police officers for 11 days, she was finally captured just after midnight Feb. 26 in Clifton, Ohio.
She had become such a celebrity that she was spared from the slaughterhouse. In late March, 2002, Max offered $180,000 worth of his paintings to the SPCA for use at their next auction.
In return, he wanted custody of the cow, whom he named to commemorate not only her dramatic pursuit of liberty, but the city into which she escaped.
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