Monday, August 29th, 2011
MASON CITY ” Marty Walsh, who took over as executive director ofMain Street Mason City in April, admits he’s not familiar with theold downtown or, for that matter, a downtown that hasn’t been tornup with construction projects.But he said public reaction to downtown has shifted just in thetime he’s been here.”Attitudes have really changed,” he said. “I’d say it’s 80 to 90percent positive, much .. more …
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Judge David McAndrews remanded Gloria Suarez , 55, of Glen Cove at her arraignment in First District Court in Hempstead. An order of protection was also issued for the infant, Esther Miriam , daughter of Rabbi Mrs. Yitzchak Chayempour , Chabad Lubavitch emissaries in Long Island.Assistant District Attorney Melissa Lewis told the judge that the only identification carried by Suarez was not issued .. more …
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Three sisters from Pender Harbour will soon showcase their new line of baby clothes to the stars at an event tied to this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards.Melanie Ewen, Teresa Vader and Dina Girard will take part in the pre-Emmy Boom Boom Room event put on by Jayneoni Moore on Sept. 16 and 17. Moore is renowned for throwing the biggest baby events in Hollywood.”We get to showcase our clothing to the .. more …
Friday, August 26th, 2011
“Ginger’s Challenge,” the baby shower that members of SahuaritaElks Lodge 2851 threw for the Green Valley-Sahuarita Community FoodBank on Saturday, was a heartwarming success, and some very smallmembers of our community will be the ones who benefit fromit.Ginger’s Challenge was the inspiration of Ginger Wait, first ladyof Sahuarita Elks Lodge 2851 and wife of exalted ruler Jim Wait.The aim was to .. more …
Friday, August 26th, 2011
A healthy diet has always been important to Lori Allison. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with breast cancer – nearly two years ago – that she decided to make a lifestyle change.”If my immune system was built to fight disease, what compromised that entity from doing its job?” said Allison.”That’s what drove me.”Allison – who lives with her husband, John, and children, Moriah, 15, and .. more …
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
By Kaitlyn Linsner KLinsner@journalregister.com “It’s life-changing and eye-opening because I’m helping my people,” Breen said. “I started with bringing one bag of leftover baby clothing donations from my church every year and now I do these trips with La Salle.”This summer marked Breen’s seventh trip with La Salle students but prior to the service trips, she brought her family .. more …
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
WESTERN BUREAU: A Flankers, St James woman who used a broomstick to hit her brother-in-law was ordered to go to mediation by the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate’s Court. Alicia Humphrey-Howard appeared in court on Wednesday charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Michael Reid, with whom she shares a yard.Humphrey-Howard told Resident Magistrate (RM) Sandra Wong-Small that on .. more …
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Kim, Khlo, and Kourtney Kardashian aren’t just sisters”they’re a multimillion-dollar brand; with an empire that spans books, fragrances, and clothing, the reality-TV siblings have become entrepreneurial sensations. Their latest venture, the Kardashian Kollection , launches in Sears stores nationwide on August 25 (just five days after Kim’s wedding to NBA power forward Kris Humphries). Here, the .. more …
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
By Danielle SanzoneDick Frederick has been the director of the Emerging Ventures Ecosystem (EVE) since Feb. 2011. Born and raised on Long Island, he now lives in Loudonville. He is married with two children, and has four grandchildren.Q How have things been going at the Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship?A EVE works closely with the Severino Center. The Severino Center works with .. more …
Sunday, August 21st, 2011
“Not bacon!” my friend (the employee) countered.Clearly there were some differences in what was deemed appropriate behaviour between leader and employee here.I wrote an email to someone today discussing the various challenges of stepping up to a leadership role. In my mind, most people promoted into leadership roles go in fairly unprepared for the struggles they’ll face.How do you find the happy .. more …