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Funding shortfall to be examined Friday, 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 time Friday, 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.[...]
Peter Lovenheim: 'In The Neighborhood': Sleepover At The Neighbors' (PHOTOS) Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:13AMWhy is it that in an age of discount airlines, unlimited cell phone minutes, and the Internet, when we can create community anywhere, we often don't know the people who live next door?
The Posting Board Friday, 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 News Friday, 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 welcome Friday, 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 bond Friday, 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 cleric Friday, 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 dollars Friday, 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 fallen Friday, 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 buy Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:54AMDignity, the UK's only listed funeral director, has tabled a good set of full-year numbers.
Memorial service for dead Indian toddler Gurshan on Saturday Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:50AMMelbourne, Mar. 12 : A memorial service will be held for dead Indian toddler Gurshan Singh Channa in Melbourne's north on Saturday.
Memorial service to mourn Indian toddler Friday, 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, 1918-2010 Friday, 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 III Friday, 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 Egypt Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:44PMThe Brooklyn Museum has assembled an exhibition that explores all facets of the Egyptian funerary industry.
19. Touching scene at funeral Thursday, 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.
'Wonderland' star Wasikowska is a wildflower in acting world Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:14PMM uch like her heroine in Tim Burton's fantastical Alice in Wonderland, Mia Wasikowska knows her own mind.
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...
Interest For "Green Burials" Increasing Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:20PMIf you've had to bury a loved one, you know how expensive funerals can get.
Mary Ann West: Supermarket Contract Stops 36,000 Workers From Strike Thursday, 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.
Funeral directors voice concerns about county-paid funeral policies Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:56PMA few of Lee County’s funeral home owners expressed concerns with the Lee County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday about policies regarding county-paid funerals.
Interest for "Green Burials" increasing Thursday, 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...
Arsenal of history: Civil War buff puts collection of artifacts into building to share with public Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:01PMDuffy Neubauer, curator of the Starkville Civil War Arsenal, is a battle re-enactor. Photo by: Kelly Tippett/Dispatch Staff
Apricot kernels may help fight cancer Sunday, 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, 2010 Sunday, 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 lyrics Saturday, 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 counted Saturday, 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 affair Saturday, 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 BRIEFS Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:09PMOwendale Lions to serve breakfast Mar. 14 read more
An Adagio for Strings, and for the Ages Saturday, 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 philosophy Saturday, 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 brother Wednesday, 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" music Wednesday, 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 audit Wednesday, 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.
'What would Michael Foot have been like as Prime Minister? I believe he would have led a successful Labour government' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:07PMMichael Foot, the great bibliophile – for thus I will remember him, rather than as parliamentary orator or sometime leader of the Labour Party – began one of the most fascinating essays in the English language, his essay on Beaverbrook entitled "The Case for Beelzebub", thus:
Eve Samples: Reaching for a lifeline when an addict lives at home Wednesday, 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 events Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:57PMFaith events going on in the area.
Staten Island obituaries Wednesday, 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...
Kenyans Need Power of Alignment to Be Fully Involved in Nation-Building Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:35PMFrank Kretzschmar and I just ran another of our Leaders Circles, this one on 'the power of alignment'.
Death by Study Wednesday, 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 Support Monday, 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 Support Monday, 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 resources Monday, 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 resources Monday, 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 shootout Monday, 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 shootout Monday, 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 word Monday, 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: