Health cuts concern rural communities
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:34:06 -0800

(CBC) Horizon Health's budget cutbacks will begin cutting into the hours that people living in three of New Brunswick's rural communities will be able to use their health centres starting on Monday. Last month, Horizon Health announced $4 million in ...

Environmental groups and communities criticize proposed Ohio 'fracking' standards
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:24:18 -0800

"Lack of disclosure of these chemicals doesn't allow medical professionals to know how to treat someone who has been contaminated and communities don't know how to monitor water supplies if they don't know what to look for," said Heather Cantino, ...

Planting hope in Cambodia's 'Killing Fields'
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:29:43 -0800

KRATIE, Cambodia (BP) -- Afternoon light filters through the windows as Cambodian villagers map out the future of their communities . This day was more than 30 years in coming. The villages haven't been rebuilt since the horrific Khmer Rouge years that ...

Thanksgiving: Communities offer free meals
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:15:27 -0800

The dinners engender a sense of community for which everyone can feel thankful. Providing the less fortunate with a hot turkey dinner and the lonely with company can be a powerful experience for everyone involved. "Last year, we had a family come in ...

my Local Heroes: An Interview With Fairfield's Scott Morris
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:08:50 -0800

If you have networks you think will appreciate real solutions for local communities , than please share the link with them. We're counting on grassroots support, and we invite your readers to take a closer look. MR: Do you think you'll actually get the ...

Brookfield Homes Announces New Community in Carlsbad, Sago
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:18:19 -0800

Carlsbad, CA, November 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Brookfield Homes has announced its newest community , Sago, which will break ground in December in Carlsbad. An enclave of 56 detached homes, Sago is anticipated to be priced from the mid $4000s. ...

Communities in shock at teen road deaths
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:29:40 -0800

By melissa cunningham the communities of Knox and Maroondah are mourning following the deaths of two teenage friends within days of each other. Less than two weeks after sobbing at the funeral of Boronia crash victim Ebony Dunsworth, Mooroolbark teen ...

Mosfala residents decry bad roads in community
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:08:40 -0800

Motorists plying Mosfala Odinjo road in Ibadan are not happy with the bad condition of the road network in the two communities and they have, therefore, tasked the authority of Oluyole Local Government Area Council in Oyo State to help fix the road. ...

Communities enjoy more representation in China's local legislature elections
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:40:21 -0800

The amendment is part of the country's efforts to empower community -level populations by optimizing the structure of deputies of the people's congress system, or China's basic political system. Li Xueyang, a migrant worker, was elected as a deputy in ...

Community Leaders Support New Apprenticeship Initiative
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:10:44 -0800

A decline in the number of apprentices entering the construction sector and the increase in the number of unemployed under 25-year olds, has given rise to a new initiative aimed at strengthening communities and offering young people skills and ...

HUD awards $3 million grant to Lansing-area agencies for sustanable communities
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:18:04 -0800

Projects funded by the grant include a regional affordable housing study, an energy audit study, promoting walkable and bikeable communities , and working toward a greener regional infrastructure. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said regional cooperation is ...

Holiday events scheduled in area communities
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:33:35 -0800

The annual holiday lights display at Darwin Wright Park boasts more than a million lights and has a Santa's Village. It will be open 5:30 to 10 pm Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 11 pm Fridays and Saturdays. For more information call (864) ...

Cumberland County Healthy Communities Coalition to hold Holiday Bazaar fundraiser
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:56:12 -0800

Vineland the Cumberland County Healthy Communities Coalition will hold a Holiday Bazaar fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 3, in support of the initiative's efforts to reduce substance abuse among youth and to strengthen the community through education, ...

This Thanksgiving, Volunteer Match.org Helps Millions Give Thanks by Giving ...
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:05:29 -0800

Why not help support the nonprofit causes that strengthen our local communities ? Volunteer Match.org has over 72000 volunteer listings to choose from. As millions across the country spend Thanksgiving pondering what they are grateful for, ...

Herman Cain: An inspiring leader for our times
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:23:44 -0800

Photo: AP The following article has been submitted by a reader of the Communities at Washington Times.com and the views expressed are the writers. If you wish to submit an article for publication, please send it to ...

Retirement Communities Team Up to Help Needy
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:54:12 -0800

Lima and Granite Farms Estates, along with 21 other retirement communities donated 36000 pounds of food and clothing. Eleanor Burke, Dollie Lawson, Sally Shane, Joan Mantegna, Eleanor Rebmann and Jane Hodgkiss of Lima Estates. Lima Estates Nearly 15000 ...

Ziegler Closes $19 Million Sunset Retirement Communities Financing
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:47:15 -0800

CHICAGO, IL, Nov 21, 2011 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $18925000 fixed-rate issue for Sunset Retirement Communities (Sunset). Sunset is a 501(c)3 non-profit ...

Insurance Volunteers Make a National Impact with IICF Volunteer Week
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:15:27 -0800

During the eight-day industry-wide event, thousands of industry professionals gave back to their local communities through volunteer service. IICF volunteers support hundreds of community nonprofits ranging in focus area from education and youth ...

Two Eastern Iowa schools win US Cellular Calling All Communities contest
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:06:38 -0800

Trinity Lutheran School in Cedar Rapids and Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg are 2011 champions in US Cellular's Calling All Communities campaign. The schools are among 17 schools across the country and three in Iowa that won $5000 each, ...

Chinese community feels left out of constitutional review
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:16:31 -0800

By yuanyong02 on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 A Chinese community leader and commentator says the local Chinese community feels left out of the current Constitutional review debate, and continued sidelining of the group will disadvantage New Zealand in the future. ...