Village Vacation News
- Marilla Cub Scouts Hold Family Picnic Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:27AMCub Scout Pack 290 of Marilla held its annual family picnic at the Marilla Town Park on Aug. 15. The event has turned into a highlight of the summer for many Cub Scout families. Every year the picnic seems to grow in popularity as more games and activities are added. This year, the boys and their families gathered at the shelter for an afternoon of fishing, visiting and playing games.
- Wales Prepares to License Dogs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:26AMThe Town of Wales is about to get into the business of licensing dogs full time, thanks to a proposal now before the state legislature that will remove the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets from its previous oversight responsibilities. The action is seen as a cost-savings gesture by Albany in an attempt to get its spiraling debt and deficit under control. The move making dog ...
- Friends Share a Love for Painting Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:26AMThe Community Room of the Aurora Town Public Library is currently home to an exhibition of watercolor paintings by two longtime East Aurorans. Phyllis Gardner and Barbara Booi are not just fellow artists, they’re good friends and, in recent years, teacher and student.
- Family of Woman Killed by San Diego Tour Bus Files Wrongful Death Claim Against the City Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:15PMSan Diego Lawyer Ross Jurewitz Files Claim Against the City of San Diego for Dangerous Intersection Near Seaport Village Tourist Area.
- Situation Improves At Kalamare School Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:20PMTen new cases of pupils collapsing in Kalamare Primary School were recorded since the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) performed a cleansing ceremony in July 3, bringing the total number of affected learners to 33.
- Journeys of learning in the heart of Oaxaca: Chef cooks with light touch at restaurant Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:06PMThe fresh regional flavors of the southern Mexican city and state sizzle to life with hands-on cooking classes
- Sea Village Marina homes offer new interpretation of waterfront living at the Jersey Shore Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:13PMSEA VILLAGE MARINA — People name boats and vacation homes and secluded country houses. Condos and mobile homes and regular houses? Not much. The floating homes at Sea Village Marina are a unique combination of all the above, and...
- Trip Tracker Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:56AMImagine a vacation where, instead of being pampered and taken care of, you become the person taking care of and helping others. Volunteer vacations are a way of giving back of your time, your knowledge and your heart. Assistance is needed in so many places around world. Many organizations encourage families to volunteer together. A shared experience that will no doubt build bonds between you ...
- Colonial Williamsburg and the Spirit of America Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:20AMToday, I depart for a short four day vacation in Colonial Williamsburg. So this column reflects on the nature of those early beginnings and most especially on the spirit of those early Americans – a spirit that would ready them for rebellion against the mighty British Empire and for the successful pursuit of individual freedom and free markets under God and the rule of law.
- Marilla Board OKs Repairs to Roof Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:27AMIn a quick Aug. 12 meeting, Marilla Town Board members approved several measures to repair the roofs of the salt storage building and the cold storage building.
- New Roof Rising Over Ice Rink Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:27AMThe Aurora Ice Association (AIA) began construction last week on a pavilion-style roof for its ice rink on Riley Street. Following a pledge campaign that concluded in June, the non-profit group was able to start this phase of its rink project. The AIA is continuing to raise money for future features on the site, including a concrete pad for the base of the rink, permanent locker rooms and a ...
- Eisensmith Receives Purple Heart Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:27AMHe had a two-week leave in October 2008. Then Spc. Earl Eisensmith had to return to his squadron, the 69th Infantry Brigade, in southeastern Afghanistan. The vacation was barely over when the bomb exploded, tossed him from his machine gunner position on a vehicle and left him with a broken back.
- Iroquois School Board Hires Two Consultants Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:27AMActing Superintendent Dr. Bruce Fraser will be getting some assistance in his new post at the Iroquois Central School District from some former co-workers. In a special meeting on Tuesday morning, the Iroquois School Board approved the hiring of Nicholas Cedrone and Susan Nablo as part-time consultants for the district. Nablo will provide support in staff development, while Cedrone will work in ...
- Destination Hotels & Resorts to Manage Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 9:00PMCharles S. Peck, president and chief operating officer for Destination Hotels & Resorts, today announced the company will manage Paradise Point Resort & Spa. The 462-room resort, owned by LaSalle Hotel Properties, is located on a 44-acre island on Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego.
- For Pilot in Stevens Crash, Flying Ran in the Family Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:00PMTerry Smith was a second-generation bush aviator whose son-in-law was killed last month in an Air National Guard crash.
- 116 Things to Do at Columbia Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:05PMWhen it comes to the archetypal college experience, Columbia will never be confused with many of the schools that surround us in the magazine college rankings.
- Private home rentals win ADA battle Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:39PMPrivate home rental management companies and their owners are dancing a happy jig, especially Joyce Reed and Kathy Armsby. They were granted a motion for summary judgment stating management companies are not required to ensure that the rental homes they manage are compliant with the American Disabilities Act.
- Rental tax revenues disappoint in Dewey; winter income estimate off Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:04PMDewey Beach officials were pleasantly surprised last year when a new tax on rental properties exceeded revenue expectations by $26,000. Months later, the second collection was a mirror image of underperformance: the town only received $826, missing its mark by $26,000.
- Literary Destinations: Five Books To Help You Escape Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:03PMIn these stories -- three novels and two works of nonfiction -- a history teacher, a wry angst-filled teen, a budding celebrity chef, an intrepid spice hunter, and Ernest Hemingway himself whisk you to vacation spots around the world.
- Iroquois School Board Names Interim Superintendent Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 10:00AMDr. Bruce Fraser will begin his role as acting superintendent of the Iroquois Central School District on Sat., Aug. 7. The Iroquois School Board appointed Fraser, who previously served as superintendent of the Lockport City School District, at a special meeting the morning of Aug. 3. The move came just days after Iroquois approved a separation agreement with Superintendent Neil Rochelle.
- Flash floods kill 112 in a desert region of Kashmir Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 5:45AMA cloudburst followed by flash floods hit a Himalayan desert region in Indian-controlled Kashmir, sending rivers of mud down...
- Neighbors: End-of-summer activities offer a little of something for everyone Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 5:18AMOrienteering Festival set at Florida Ag Museum: If you are looking for something different to do in the Flagler area, check out the Open Orienteering Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, sponsored by the Florida Agricultural Museum and the Florida Orienteering Organization. This event will introduce orienteering to young and old alike. Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and ...
- Local Dispatches Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 5:16AMPolice are investigating an attack in the West End on Thursday night that may have involved a Taser.
- State tourneys make host city a destination for New Mexicans Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:11PMFor many young softball and baseball players, a large, out-of-town tournament can be a summer vacation in itself. The recently completed Minors division Little League state tourney, hosted by Enchantment Little League of Los Lunas, provided just such a vacation destination for dozens of players.
- B.C. small towns go big-time Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:03AMSize matters when it comes to marketing small-town B.C.
- The Gloucester County Times Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:40AMChristina Paciolla brings you the top stories. WOOLWICH TWP. Police here are urging residents to be vigilant following a rash of burglaries within the township and other surrounding municipalities.
- Local recreation spots see boost this summer Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:06AMWeather, economy and other factors have caused in an increase of visitors to local outdoor attractions and recreation areas.
- State awards $3.5M to Leipsic Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:58AMLEIPSIC -- Leipsic on Friday was awarded a $3.5 million state grant to help it develop a 244-acre industrial site served by three railroads.
- Bulletins for July 31, 2010 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:08AMPrayer Breakfast: 9 a.m., McKowen Missionary Baptist Church, 1255 Louise St., in honor of the Rev. Gerard A. Robinson Sr.’s 20th anniversary with the Rev. Henry Brown as speaker. $8 donations. Robinson will also be honored during the 11 a.m. service Sunday with the Rev. W. Marshall Myles as speaker.
- Salisbury and Affordable Housing Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:32PMSALISBURY—Why is one of the most beautiful towns in the county—with good schools, attractive landscapes and a great location, close to both Manhattan and Boston—rapidly losing the demographic it needs most, at an even faster pace than its neighbors and what can be done about it?
- As area grows, so does need for blood donors Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:10PMWithin the last four years, demand for blood and platelet donations at 12 Puget Sound area medical centers has grown by 20 percent.
- US braces for blowback over Afghan war disclosures Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:44AMIntelligence officials, past and present, are raising concerns that the WikiLeaks.org revelations could endanger U.S. counterterror networks in the Afghan region, and damage information sharing with U.S. allies. United States - War in Afghanistan - Soviet war in Afghanistan - Afghanistan - Wikileaks
- U.S. Braces for Blowback Over Afghan War Disclosures Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:13AMIntelligence officials, past and present, are raising concerns that the WikiLeaks.org revelations could endanger U.S. counterterror networks in the Afghan region, and damage information sharing with U.S. allies.
- The Celtic Heart of North America Hosted Media June 10, 2010 Showcasing The Co-operative Sharing and Preserving Cape ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:05AMEleven Cape Breton Island organizations come together to celebrate, share and preserve the only living Celtic culture in North America at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
- Young life digest Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:30AMTheatre company to host summer acting workshops for teens
- Area residents join project in Nicaragua Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:54AMInstead of the beach or amusement park, the first two weeks of July meant hard work for a trio of area residents who joined the more than 50 people who made up the all-volunteer team on a church-sponsored construction mission trip in northern Nicaragua.
- US braces for leaks fallout Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:42AMWASHINGTON - INTELLIGENCE officials, past and present, are raising concerns that the WikiLeaks.org revelations could endanger US counterterror networks in the Afghan region, and damage information sharing with US allies. People in Afghanistan or Pakistan who have worked with American intelligence agents or the military against the Taleban or Al-Qaeda may be at risk following the disclosure of ...
- Kate Winslet reportedly dating a male model Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:17AMThe 34-year-old actress – who separated from her film director husband Sam Mendes in March – is allegedly romancing hunk Louis Dowler, also 34, after meeting him a few months ago through mutual friends.
- World › US braces for blowback over Afghan war disclosures Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:56AMIntelligence officials, past and present, are raising concerns that the WikiLeaks.org revelations could endanger U.S. counterterror networks in the Afghan region, and damage information sharing…
- New York City children get a breath of fresh air Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:45AMBY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Twelve-year-old Marcus Brooks of Brooklyn, N.Y., loves the beach — and for one week only, he’ll get to soak up the sand and the sun free of charge. read more
- Former River Forest deputy police chief granted disability pension Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:02AMThe River Forest police pension board voted 4-1 on July 13 to approve a non-line-of-duty disability pension for former deputy police chief Kendra Sullivan.
- Golden Ears Bridge: Stolen car tolled Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:49PMA Langley man wants the $3.90 charge waived because a thief was behind the wheel of his car.
- Waynesville mayor criticizes village manager Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:31PMWAYNESVILLE — The mayor lashed out against the village manager, Monday, July 19, saying the town’s top employee is “unprofessional” and protected by members of council.Mayor Earl Isaacs complained that Village Manager Bruce Snell did not behave professionally and seemed to think he was above council’s reproach.
- Good News as Summer Travel Increases on Jekyll Island Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:53PMWith revitalization underway, Jekyll Island is beginning to see a return of visitation despite the sluggish economy. At its regular meeting Monday, the Jekyll Island Authority Board of Directors reviewed hotel reports showing strong revenue growth for the month of June.
- North Carolina vacations highlight classic Americana Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:15AMInternational visitors to the U.S. are often enchanted by the diversity of landscapes and natural beauty that embody the country - in virtually every state.
- Blasting off with summer Bible school Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:26AMVacation Bible schools continue this month and some are planned in early August with special kick-off events and other highlights including barbecues. * Grace Community Church, 7040 U.S. 1 North, one mile south of Palencia, kicks off vacation Bible school with a barbecue dinner and registration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Sessions continue from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday to July 23 for all ages ...
- Residents Begin Return To Flooded Out Big Lake Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:32AMResidents made their way back into the flooded out area of Big Lake, Mo., this week.
- 3D virtual tour of Hawaii Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:13AMA new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it will offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels, shops and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in an interactive virtual tour.
- Website, Google Earth offer 3-D views of Hawaii Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:57PMA new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it will offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels, shops and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in an interactive virtual tour.
- Europe has many inexpensive pleasures for motivated tourists Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:06PMFor those bored with the one-size-fits-all package tour and looking for a unique new experience, self-organized trips are becoming an increasingly popular way to go on vacation. The all-inclusive package tour has dominated the foreign holiday market for years.
