Unsheltered International leads local effort to help storm victims
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The Cullman Times, Ala.
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May 23--WEST POINT -- From their hometown of Cullman, to Joplin, Mo., and even Staten Island, NY., Dr. Travis Sharpe and members of Unsheltered International have provided hot meals, shelter, and delivered supplies to those in need after a natural disaster. Now, just days after a devastating EF-5 tornado left the town of Moore, Okla., in shambles, the group is hitting the road once again and ...

May/23/2013 03:50 PM

BRIEF: Swingin' into summer
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Grand Haven Tribune, Mich.
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May 23--GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP -- The Buccaneer Original Swing Society will host a charitable event from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Grand Haven High School's auxiliary gym. GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP -- Admission is one non-perishable food item at the door. The charity is aimed at helping the Salvation Army fill its food pantry. The event will feature desserts, beverages, prizes, the Grand Haven High School ...

May/23/2013 03:16 PM

Students raising money to better lives in Africa
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Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.
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May 23--DIXON -- Tracy Kitzman's seventh-graders have learned even drinking water cannot be taken for granted. To go along with their global studies lesson, the Reagan Middle School students have raised $1,801 so far, to buy wells for impoverished communities in Africa from Heifer International. Their goal is $2,500. This is the fourth year Kitzman's students have tackled a global humanitarian ...

May/23/2013 02:33 PM

Religion: Church briefs for the week beginning Saturday, May 25
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The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pa.
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May 23--Church briefs for the week beginning Saturday, May 25: Chicken barbecue A chicken barbecue will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, 200 Frederick St., Hanover. Dinner will include a half chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and butter. All for $8 in advance or $8.50 at the door. Advance ticket sales must be picked up by 2 p.m. Ham supper St. Jacob's ...

May/23/2013 01:35 PM

BRIEF: Short Takes: Local entertainment briefs
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The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
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May 23--Special program at Sweetwater The program "Learning to Release the Dance of Your DNA" will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. May 30 in the Grand Conference Hall at Sweetwater Sound, 5501 U.S. 30W. Presenter will be Tom Tonkel, president and CEO of The Professional Edge. An ice cream and dessert bar, flavored coffee bar, refreshments, complimentary massages and a benefit of massage ...

May/23/2013 11:37 AM

Today's schedule: Speed Street ... and a B-29
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The Charlotte Observer
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May 23--Food Lion Speed Street opens its three-day run Thursday, but there are plenty of other racing-related activities and news taking place across the Charlotte region today. That includes the arrival of a World War II-era B-29 Superfortress plane as part of the Commemorative Air Force tour. The B-29 and other planes in the tour are scheduled to fly over Charlotte Motor Speedway prior to ...

May/23/2013 09:25 AM

On Jordan Point
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The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Va.
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May 23--HOPEWELL -- With Mother Nature providing the sunshine and gentle river breeze, the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber Community Open President's Cup tournament took place May 17. Thirty-three teams enjoyed an afternoon on the riverside course at Jordan Point Golf Club. Many companies use this tournament to reward hard-working teams who have completed projects, shutdowns or years of ...

May/23/2013 08:19 AM

The Wisconsin State Journal Chris Rickert column
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The Wisconsin State Journal
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May 23--According to the state Legislative Fiscal Bureau, about half of the state's 63,000 able-bodied, dependent-child-less food stamp recipients would see their benefits drastically reduced were the state to put in place a policy requiring them to work or get work training for at least 20 hours a week. It seems unlikely that many people would prefer to either starve or rely on the slim ...

May/23/2013 07:06 AM

United Way funds new agencies, defunds others
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Watertown Daily Times, N.Y.
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May 23--Change is in the air at the United Way of Northern New York -- and it has left bad feelings with at least one longtime United Way partner. United Way officials say an annual review of its partner agencies' commitment to serving needy families and being fiscally responsible and accountable has led to funding of new partners and defunding of long-standing partners during the 2013 ...

May/23/2013 07:02 AM

Tunes: Got the blues? Silver City Blues Fest promises outstanding, free live music
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Silver City Sun-News, N.M.
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May 23--The excitement is building for the 18th annual Silver City Blues Festival, the largest free outdoor blues festival in the Southwest. One of Silver City's longest-running events, the Blues Fest brings thousands of folks to Silver City for a weekend of free, live music in Silver City's Gough (pronounced "Goff") Park, within walking distance from historic downtown. The local arts ...

May/23/2013 05:46 AM