Funding shortfall to be examinedFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:56AMThe mounting shortfall between county funding and local funeral homes' services provided for indigent funerals will soon be addressed in a staff report.[...]
A question of cost at the worst possible timeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:56AMWhen a loved one dies, there's one question no person wants to ask yet most people must: "How much is this going to cost me?" Death is not free. It's one of those ugly, awful truths in life. Visitations, funerals, burials and all the other aspects of death costs money -- lots of it.[...]
The Posting BoardFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:03AMCALENDAR FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MARCH 12 TO 14 The Emperor's New Clothes Enjoy the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes," performed by the third- and fourth-grade students of the Florence Roche Elementary School in Groton on March 12, 13 and 14.
Other NewsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:59AMThe final section of the Ard Fheis was on motions dealing with democracy and accountability but was dominated by a debate on a motion from the Driver O’Boyle cumann in Wicklow condemning An Taisce’s objections to rural one-off housing.
Westboro Church not welcomeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:24AMThe Westboro Baptist Church. By name alone, it sounds unassuming and inoffensive; after all, there are copious varieties of religious affiliations and organizations that co-exist in this world, and in large part, they co-exist peacefully. But what about an independent Baptist church that is more known for its hateful messages and incessant protesting than for any kind of actual religious ...
Hilldale seeks $15 million bondFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:05AMHilldale Public School officials are planning a $15 million bond issue to build a new high school and renovate other schools.
Funeral held for Karachi clericFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:02AMSecurity is tight in the Pakistani city of Karachi as funerals are held for a Sunni Muslim cleric and four others killed on Thursday.
Tech: When is it OK to text?Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:02AMMy favorite tech columnist, Farhad Manjoo of Slate, has written an entertaining column certain to stir the passions of his readers.
Snow removal costs on list as O'Malley seeks federal dollarsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:23AMSnow removal costs among items congressional delegation can help find money for - State transportation agencies have spent more than $130 million for snow removal this winter, more than double the budgeted amount, members of Maryland's congressional delegation were told Thursday.
Families 'only get together once a month'Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:52AMThe average family now gets together just once a month because siblings, parents and grandparents live so far apart, a study showed.
LAWRENCE: Officers form team to honor fallenFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:01AMSince January, nearly three dozen police officers have died in the line of duty across the United States.
Questor share-tips: Dignity remains a buyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:54AMDignity, the UK's only listed funeral director, has tabled a good set of full-year numbers.
Memorial service to mourn Indian toddlerFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:21AMA memorial service will be held for Indian toddler Gurshan Singh Channa in Melbourne's north on Saturday.
Violet M. Bitzer, 1918-2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:08AMViolet Mabel Bitzer, age 91, of Ashland, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1918 in Ashland, the daughter of Samuel and Mabel (Selvig) Armstrong.
Lawrence J. White IIIFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:07AMLawrence J. "Larry" White III of Fall River, a retired roofer, died March 5 at home. He graduated...
Taking It With You in Ancient EgyptThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:44PMThe Brooklyn Museum has assembled an exhibition that explores all facets of the Egyptian funerary industry.
19. Touching scene at funeralThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:40PMBUKIT MERTAJAM: Emotions ran high at the Berapit Crematorium when the parents of three siblings who died in a fire, were ferried in ambulances together with their four other children to attend the funeral ceremony.
3 tenors for Puccini's 'La Boheme'Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:35PMThe three tenors sharing the role of Rodolfo in OperaLancaster's production of "La Boheme," opening tonight at the Roschel Performing Arts Center, all agree the guy wears his heart on his sleeve.So too does Giacomo Puccini, who wrote the music for "La Boheme."And that's why it's such a t...
Mary Ann West: Supermarket Contract Stops 36,000 Workers From StrikeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:13PMDue to the recession, supermarket workers are feeling the pain: low wages, escalating health care costs, and a reduction in pension benefits. However, unionized workers have locals watching their backs, and negotiating fair wages and benefits.
Interest for "Green Burials" increasingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:50PMIf you've had to bury a loved one, you know how expensive funerals can get. Because of the cost and the "green movement", many want to go back to doing...
Apricot kernels may help fight cancerSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:43AMA man diagnosed with a rare, incurable lymphoma claims that he has been able to cheat death for 13 years by eating apricot kernels.
Obituaries and Funerals for March 7, 2010Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:14AM17-year-old straight-A student from San Diego County... Share your loved one's story with a Legacy.com Memorial Website.
Live Wire: Bugle call taps has no official lyricsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:38PMQ: Would you print the lyrics to taps? - M.M., Fayetteville A: There are no official lyrics to the haunting 24-note bugle call. But here's one commonly sung stanza: "Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills, from the lake, from the sky. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh."
House: Some Fridays not countedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:38PMIt's Friday morning, and the House chamber is mostly full. Among the 28 exceptions is a seat on the left side in the second row. Mike Peterson is gone again. read more
Curran’s induction a softball family affairSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:46PMGRANTVILLE — For Mary Ann Curran, the moment softball went from being a fun recreational activity to a life-altering passion, came when she was hustling from first to third on a base hit.
NEWS BRIEFSSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:09PMOwendale Lions to serve breakfast Mar. 14 read more
An Adagio for Strings, and for the AgesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:21PMSamuel Barber’s centenary year is being celebrated by performances of his works, including the Adagio, his most famous composition.
ENT: Humanism - It's not a religion, but a moral philosophySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:51PMThey want to be good, but not out of fear of hell or the promise of heaven. "Why do I want to be good? It feels good," said Humanist Eddo Nardi. "So I'm at peace with myself. When I'm at peace with myself, I'm at peace with the world.[...]
Officers mourn the death of a brotherWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:18PMA wave of sadness has swept across the GTA, with police officers from all jurisdictions grieving the death of a brother in Peel Region.
Top composer Jenkins defends "accessible" musicWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:24PMLONDON - Karl Jenkins is described as Britain's best-selling living composer but that doesn't make him immune to critics who call his music bland or trite.
Hoboken Revolt member demands City Council react to police auditWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:21PMRichard Pasquarelli, a member of local taxpayer group Hoboken Revolt, put the City Council on the spot last night when he demanded they come forward with their responses to the long-awaited police audit that was released by the state in February.
Eve Samples: Reaching for a lifeline when an addict lives at homeWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:42PMMARTIN COUNTY —Denise Krochta was consumed by her son’s drug abuse.Her professional life was suffering because she couldn’t stop thinking about his OxyContin habit.Severe headaches plagued her, and she was eating poorly.She was so on edge that the chime of a doorbell or the ringing of a phone gave her a shock.Put simply, Krochta was addicted to the addict in her life.After several failed ...
Faith eventsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:57PMFaith events going on in the area.
Staten Island obituariesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:40PMSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following obituaries will appear in the Thursday, March 4 edition of the Advance: * Josephine Tremmel, 76, of Rossville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are being handled by Harmon Home for Funerals, Pleasant Plains. * John...
Death by StudyWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:39PMScientists keep fighting to explain high instances of childhood leukemia in Sierra Vista—even as the government has given up by Tim Vanderpool It's late in the day, and I'm on the phone with Pat Durkit. We have never met. But immediately I know this: She's one of those people whose steadfast pleasantness is actually brute resistance, a refusal to accept just how hideous the world can become ...
NorCal Officer In Shootout Taken Off Life SupportMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:48PMAfter praying four days for a miracle, the family of a California police officer critically wounded in a gunbattle seemed to accept Monday it wasn't going to happen. At 5:30 a.m., they allowed doctors to remove the life support that had sustained Reedley police Officer Javier Bejar since he was shot Thursday.
NorCal Officer In Shootout Taken Off Life SupportMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:48PMAfter praying four days for a miracle, the family of a California police officer critically wounded in a gunbattle seemed to accept Monday it wasn't going to happen. At 5:30 a.m., they allowed doctors to remove the life support that had sustained Reedley police Officer Javier Bejar since he was shot Thursday.
Snow sapping municipal resourcesMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:47PMAs the snow continues to wallop local municipalities, county officials are awaiting word from the state on whether Beaver County will receive an official federal disaster declaration.
Snow sapping municipal resourcesMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:47PMAs the snow continues to wallop local municipalities, county officials are awaiting word from the state on whether Beaver County will receive an official federal disaster declaration.
Life support ends for California officer in shootoutMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:20PMFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — After praying four days for a miracle, the family of a California police officer critically wounded in a gunbattle seemed to accept Monday it wasn't going to happen.
Life support ends for California officer in shootoutMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:20PMFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — After praying four days for a miracle, the family of a California police officer critically wounded in a gunbattle seemed to accept Monday it wasn't going to happen.
Poet hunts the next wordMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:11PMDiscussions about poetry can be less than poetic. They can also take place in decidedly unpoetic surroundings. Take this one between WA poet Kevin Gillam and an elderly gentleman as they both stood at a urinal during a Tasmanian poetry festival last year: