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State mental health facility faces the chopping block Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:02PM• Annual budget: $24.3 million • Number of staff: 328 • Residents it treats: 135 • Cost for the center treat average patient per day: $505 • Cost for private or community-based center to treat one of the average patients per day: $375.53 • History: Established as state training school for boys in 1907, converted into a state hospital for people with epilepsy in 1945, became a facility for people ...
Rangers sign Prior to Minor League deal Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01PMMINNEAPOLIS -- Former All-Star pitcher Mark Prior, whose career has been derailed by a devastating shoulder injury, has reached an agreement with the Rangers on a Minor League contract. He will pitch at Triple-A Oklahoma City in relief, and this is considered a long-term project.
PASCO COUNTY PREP SWIMMING PREVIEW Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00PMAnclote COACHES: Boys - Casey Lanser (second year); Girls - Meagan Finneran (second year)
Cool weekend forecast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00PMWorm sales could tell the story of this Labor Day weekend in the Big Country.After Thursday night’s rain took the edge off the blazing sun and brought an arid breeze Friday, Marselo Garcia said the customers started coming into his shop to buy bait to kick off the long Labor Day weekend on the lake.
Think globally win locally Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:58PMBodwell’s Nikolas Sistiva (right) slides in for a tackle in a recent league game against Seycove. Bodwell, a private school in North Vancouver, won silver at the A provincials with a lineup full of international students.
Hellickson not worried about transition to 'pen Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:57PMBALTIMORE -- Rookie right-hander Jeremy Hellickson fumbled for the right words on Friday when asked how he's adapting to his new role in the the Rays' bullpen.
Maddon looking to get Baldelli in the lineup Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:57PMBALTIMORE -- One of Rays skipper Joe Maddon's challenges in the coming days will be to find a way to get outfielder Rocco Baldelli into the Tampa Bay lineup.
RYDER STARS SET THE PACE Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:54PMColin Montgomerie will be delighted to see that the only two members of his Ryder Cup side competing in Switzerland this week went into today's third round in first and second place.
Death of boy struck by vehicle at Gardner school prompts outpouring of sympathy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:51PMClass had been dismissed at a Gardner elementary school, and 7-year-old Kade Meyer started his routine trip to the high school across the street. He went there Thursday to be with his dad, a vice principal at the high school.
Week in Review Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:51PMEighth-grader Vanuhi Khdryan heard the warning tone Monday outside Toll Middle School, but stuck around a few minutes waiting for her friends on their first day back from summer break.
For families of Muslim 9/11 victims, a new pain Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:43AMNEW YORK — After that cruel day nine Septembers ago, Talat Hamdani felt twice victimized: first by fellow Muslims who killed her son, then by fellow Americans who doubted that a Muslim like her Salman died a hero at the World Trade Center.
Lady Patriots fall to Hoggard, rebound with win over Ashley Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42AMBURGAW – The mystique that is Hoggard High School volleyball continued to haunt the Pender volleyball team this past week as they Lady Patriots once again fell victim to a Lady Viking team that Pender has not been able to defeat over the last several scholastic seasons.
School construction biggest chunk of county debt Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42AMA new Charles E. Perry Elementary School is scheduled to begin construction this fall, a move that seeks to benefit the local community but comes with a long-term monetary commitment by Sampson County — it is just another the county will be shouldering in annual debt service for school construction.
New school year begins Tuesday in Amesbury, with some changes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42AM Once again the summer has flown by, Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and come Tuesday it’s back to school for Amesbury students ....
Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:41AMWASHINGTON (RNS) -- Southern Baptist executive Richard Land was pleased at how religious Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally turned out to be.
City studies options on Civic Center alcohol Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:41AMHenderson City Council last week authorized the city manager to study policies that could help limit the city's liability for alcohol usage at the Civic Center.
HISD adopts $25.7 million budget Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:41AMA $25.7 million budget and a tax rate of $1.18 per $100 property value were approved Tuesday by Henderson Independent School District trustees.
Hurricane Earl threatens Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:40AMTideland News Writer Tuesday was a day of watchful waiting, cautious optimism and slow but steady preparation as powerful Hurricane Earl swirled ominously through the Caribbean on a path forecasters said would likely – but not surely – keep it barely offshore as it passed North Carolina late Thursday or Friday.
John Paul II opens PAC-10 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:40AMSpecial to The Phoenix NEW HANOVER — There were definitely a lot of unknown factors involved in Tuesday afternoon's Pioneer Athletic Conference golf opener when Boyertown — playing with a practically whole new lineup — hosted a brand new school in Pope John Paul II.
13°C - Sunny intervals with variable cloud cover Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:39AMVETERAN politician Sir Cyril Smith died today aged 82. Sir Cyril served as the Liberal and later Liberal Democrat MP for Rochdale from 1972 until retiring in 1992.
Nonprofits upset, say funding process has grown ‘political’ Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:23PMFor nearly two hours Tuesday, representatives of nonprofit organizations lobbied county commissioners for funds from the Community Agency Partnership Program, with several arguing that the process of awarding the money had grown “political” and focused on too narrow a scope of services.
Bawseball association says it is being forced out by The Athenian School Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:23PMDANVILLE -- A San Ramon Valley baseball association that uses the fields at The Athenian School says it has been ordered to leave at the end of the month, and is now suing the school for breach of contract.
Laurent Fignon, Tour De France Winner, Dies at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:22PMThe Frenchman won the race twice in the 1980s and lost to Greg LeMond in the closest Tour finish ever.
TCU starts fresh at bottom to work up pyramid goal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:22PMThe pyramid of goals that hangs prominently in TCU's meeting room is a visual reminder of what the Horned Frogs have accomplished and what their goals are.
Education Report: Oakland schools to serve free breakfasts to all Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:22PMSchool officials hope free meals will replace Cheetos-and-soda breakfasts; and McClymonds High School -- or Mack -- is back, officially
Social Links Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:18PM“Neither I nor anyone else anticipated my presence here to open another year for my alma mater,” he says to the crowd of students and staff gathered in the Montana Theater. “I have learned, however, during my years in the academy not to place too much faith in well-laid plans.
Social Links Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:18PMWho’s next? Dennison remains in office; finalists to be named this week UM President George Dennison delivers what will likely be his last State of the University address on Friday, August 27, 2010. Dennison announced his retirement in January, with the expected date of retirement August 15, but the search for a replacement has taken longer than anticipated.
Future of Orcas School building repairs up in the air Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:18PMIn their first meeting since the August election, Orcas School Board members stayed mum on the hot button issue: failure of the $27 million bond proposal.
A Nightclub Mogul Can’t Avoid the Spotlight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:16PMThe nightclub impresario Noah Tepperberg is about to open one of this season’s most anticipated new party spaces: Lavo, on East 58th Street.
Midlands educators look for votes in $50,000 grant contest Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:16PMThe leaders of tomorrow could use some help from you tonight. A group of teachers calling themselves EEE is competing for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi.
National Day Rally 2010: English text of Malay speech Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:08PMThis is the English text of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally 2010 in Malay.
Enrollment boom strains schools Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:07PMSchools across the Washington area are scrambling to handle hundreds of unexpected students who have enrolled at the last minute, blowing past their projections.
Lawyer Wil Florin takes on USF in high-profile cases Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:05PMBy Curtis Krueger, Times Staff Writer Sunday, August 29, 2010 Wil Florin’s firm takes complex cases to the courtroom. Lawyer Wil Florin was driving to a meeting with several attorneys and professional wrestler Hulk Hogan about the highly publicized car crash involving Hogan's son. On the way, Florin's iPhone rang. It was Jim Leavitt, who had been fired that day as the University of South Florida ...
Anniversary of World War II sparks memories of veterans Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:05PMWhen I write about World War II, my dad's spirit seems to hover close as I puzzle over maps and history books.
US repels suicide attack Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:04PMKABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. and Afghan troops repelled attackers wearing American uniforms and suicide vests in a pair of simultaneous assaults before dawn Saturday on NATO bases near the Pakistani border, including one where seven CIA employees died in a suicide attack last year.
Harner solidifies starting spot at right tackle Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:03PMA 323-pound man can only be so quiet, but Grant Harner has nonetheless had a very low-key rise to prominence at a critical position on the East Carolina football team.
Duvall: Eureka already checks its volleyball barometer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:00PMVolleyball season, already? Monday started the 2010 season and by Saturday, it seemed like things were in full swing. The Eureka Invitational featured some of the top small-school teams around, with the hosts, Illinois Valley Central and Peoria Christian, along with Class 3A Urbana.
China's 'Bill' reveals his vision Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:54PMAt first glance, dressed in an azure polo shirt and carpenter pants, Yao Xin appears to be no different from many other Chinese college students with their love of football and bashfulness in the presence of girls.
Eastday-Students catch a break with lighter workload Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:50PMPupils at Changning district elementary schools have good reason to look forward to the start of the semester on Wednesday: they will not be given any homework.
Family Fare: At Hiroba Sushi, edamame and chopstick helpers make for dining fun Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:51AMNote: This dining profile is the sixth in a regular series with Mya and Jay Dunlap, 6-year old twins that start first grade at Caughlin Ranch Elementary School on Monday.
Marysville's new school getting ready for its first day Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:46AMMARYSVILLE -- Marysville Getchell High School bustles these days with contractors in hard hats, movers rolling in equipment, teachers unloading boxes and students eager to catch a glimpse of their classrooms.
Peter Luke: Michigan Legislators owe next governor a clean start Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:45AMIntroduced by GOP gubernatorial nominee Rick Snyder as his running mate, Rep. Brian Calley of Portland said the ticket intended to focus on the future, not the past. He skipped right over the present, which might not be a luxury.
Mustangs play well, open with PA Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:44AMCentral Arkansas Christian will play in the second game of the 2010 high school football season Monday in the Arkansas High School Football Kickoff Classic, at War Memorial Stadium.
New Canaan wins Cal Ripken title on Curtin's home run Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:43AMNEW CANAAN -- Be ready to do something special on every pitch. Words spoken by Bobby Valentine at a practice earlier in the season, the New Canaan All-Stars took that advice to heart entering the Cal Ripken District I title game, winning on a walk-off home run last Wednesday night to beat Norwalk, 12-11.
CCPD officers encounter bears Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:43AMCripple Creek Police Chief Gary Hamilton has bears on his mind after his officers racked up four black bear encounters inside the city limits.
Beth LaMontagne Hall's City Hall: Mahoney taking his campaign to Guinta's backyard Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:00AMSean Mahoney has been working hard to get his name out as a Republican contender in the 1st Congressional District, but his stroll down Elm Street with Mayor Ted Gatsas on Tuesday revealed he still has some work to do.
Seeking fair compensation for taking a backseat to scandal Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:59PMEVANS KISTLER When the Havelock Rams take the football field at East Carteret High School tonight, many in the stands won’t be thinking about which team will be able to bounce back after a week one loss.
Mixed weather produces mixed fishing Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:59PMCAPT. JERRY DILSAVER The mixed weather has had a mixed effect on fishing during the past week.
Cowboy makes it to U.S. Amateur golf final Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:59PMPeter Uihlein pumps his fist after winning his semifinal match at the U.S. Amateur golf tournament, Saturday in University Place, Wash. Uihlein will face David Chung in the final match Sunday.
School bells ring in changes for area school districts Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:58PMSchool-aged children from all over Fayette and Greene counties are saying goodbye to the days of summer and gearing up for another academic year in school. Students in the Laurel Highlands, Albert Gallatin Area, Connellsville Area, Southeastern Greene school districts and the Fayette County Vocational-Technical School will return to class on Monday. Delays tied to extensive renovations will push ...