| Baseball: Branjord gives back to Stillwater baseball
Stillwater senior Nick Branjord has been involved with the Scouts since second grade. His baseball career started even before that, so it seemed like a natural fit when he decided to complete a landscaping project at the Stillwater Area High School baseball field as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project.With help from friends, family and numerous area businesses, Branjord installed a retaining wall, planted some trees and added rocks under the bleachers to stop the erosion. In addition to being an eye sore, the floating cement slab featured many jagged edges and the area behind the bleachers also turned into a sloppy mess after it rained.The project also included the installation of two signs which showcase many of the top teams and players in the history of Stillwater baseball.Branjord, who received word on March 28 that he had become an Eagle Scout, completed the project last fall."Basically, when I got to that point in my scouting career I knew I wanted to do it for (Stillwater coach) Ricky Michel because of all the stuff he's given to the community," Branjord said.
Vigil is fitting, but timing is bad
It is good and fitting that there will be a vigil Friday night at 9 on the Samford Hall lawn to honor the victims of the shooting at Virginia Tech. It is, however, rather amazing that the event, sponsored by the Catholic Student Organization, Alpha Phi Omega and the office of the Dean of Students, will be held while Auburn and Alabama are playing baseball just down the street at Plainsman Park. The game could be over by then, but it will probably be in the latter innings. Some students and others who would like to attend both will have to make a choice whether to attend the game or the vigil. It would have been very easy, it seems, to schedule the vigil at a time at which there was no conflict. .
JDavis Architects, PLLC Marketing Director Named To Big Bad Ball Board
Raleigh,, NC (OPENPRESS) April 21, 2007 -- Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that Catherine DeWitt, marketing director for the firm, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Big Bad Ball. Hosted annually by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, the Big Bad Ball is a black tie event befitting the Hospice of Wake County. Last years event was attended by over 450 people, raised $135,000 and was named one of the Best Charities in the Triangle by Cary Magazines Maggy Awards. The 6th Annual Big Bad Ball has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. Related Links: http://www.jdavisarchitects.com http://www.bigbadball.com http://www.hospiceofwake.org News Facts: Catherine DeWitt, marketing director for the JDavis Architects, PLLC, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Big Bad Ball.
Some dog owners are disgraceful
I have absolutely had it. I wrote a letter a while back complaining about people that could not shovel snow all winter, or pick up their dog's fecal matter. I was surprised at the positive response that came back. We had some beautiful weather a few weeks ago, and I could not understand where all the flies were coming from. "POOP." My front boulevard was loaded with dog "POOP." It was sick. As I proceeded down the sidewalk, my neighbours boulevard was covered, and if you think that's gross, the weeds are so bad, the dog won't poo on the lawn anymore, so he poops on the sidewalk. There had to have been about 15 piles, and the flies were all over it. I have said nothing, and done nothing....... Until today, my lovely walk to the bus stop. Three more "large" fresh piles, on my boulevard, and some old ones on my lawn, "MY LAWN" where my day care children play.
Students Learn to Dig Trees as Part of Earth Week
When James Foster Elementary School students decided to help the environment Wednesday morning, they dug in with both hands - literally - by planting trees in honor of Earth Week. Lifting shovels that were taller then they were, every child from kindergarten through sixth-grade took a turn at scooping soil up from their playground into a hole meant for a sycamore tree. Their effort was part of a weeklong, schoolwide push to help the planet, and students learned about recycling, water conservation and the value of trees. "I care about the Earth a lot," Andy Lenahan, 8, said after he'd shoveled in a pile of dirt. But it wasn't only the children who were pleased with their work. Robert Sartain, urban forestry supervisor for the city of Santa Clarita, saw true value in providing a connection between the students and their school environment.
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