Learning Carpentry - Learning Carpentry News

Learning Carpentry News

1,000 children with only 26 desks Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:16AMA tidal wave swept through Naperville recently. It was a tidal wave of generosity and good will at "Splash the Hope 2010 Teen Pool Party, a fundraiser for children of Africa coordinated by teens for teens.
Builders Seek New Work in Older Homes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:26PMHistoric preservation training program teaches valuable skills in a bad economy.
Community Calendar Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:32AMThe Edison-Norwood Times Review welcomes items for our Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to publication, but earlier is better. Items are printed as space allows, and publication is not guaranteed. E-mail items to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (847) 486-7495; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026.
Amol Rajan: Skills for the poor, schools for the rich Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:10PMOf all the lunacies intrinsic to the era from which we are emerging, none has been as corrosive to national life as the systematic dismantling of academic education for the poor. This process has made the annual self-flagellation accompanying GCSE results, of which we had the latest instalment this week, replete with tales of five-year-olds getting 'C' grades, conceal a grim irony. Grade ...
Members hope to reopen library Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:15AMNEWBURYPORT — Members of the Emma Andrews Library branch association will meet with city officials this week to determine how much it will cost to delead the small neighborhood library on Purchase Street.
Former pastor loved people, was missionary in India Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:23AMGrowing up on a Midwestern farm, the ninth of 11 children in a family rooted in Christianity, prepared William Clifford Manning for his life’s work as a missionary in India and as pastor of Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church. His natural gregariousness cemented his calling.
Crooked carpenters union official Brian Hayes pleads guilty to racketeering Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:02PMA corrupt carpenter who liked getting hammered copped a plea to racketeering charges this afternoon after learning his drinking buddies ratted him out for pocketing payoffs in Irish pubs. Brian Hayes became the last of eight crooked officials from the carpenters union to plead guilty in a case that brought...
Inmates' free labor priceless to recipients Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:29PMWhile Charleston Correctional Facility inmates are used to getting pizza from communities grateful for their work, one town was so thankful for their help that it named a room in their honor.
By the bootstraps Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:07AMOne-time cobbler Ray LaMontagne breaks out of his shell with new album.
Tan Siu Lin Foundation donates $10K to trades institute Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:05AMThe Tan Siu Lin Foundation yesterday made an educational tax credit donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Northern Marianas Trade Institute. Jerry Tan, vice chairman of the foundation, handed two checks that totaled $10,000 to NMTI president Anthony Pellegrino at the school's grounds.
Career school moves us forward Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:19AMThe late Dr. David Thibodaux was a UL instructor, a writer, a movement conservative and an unsuccessful candidate in Louisiana's 7th Congressional District no fewer than four times. Thibodaux was more successful as a candidate for Lafayette Parish School Board, politically and in pursuit of public policy. As a board member, he was a tireless advocate of smaller class sizes, innovations such as ...
Like grist for area history buffs Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:09AMRose Hannen and Gary Konkle had their hands full Saturday as both volunteers were busy informing their guests about the history of Morningstar Mill. Hannen was in charge of giving tours of The Miller's House, which belonged to the Morningstar family of St.[...]
Mill offers a step back in time Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:09PMST. CATHARINES — Volunteers Rose Hannen and Gary Konkle had their hands full Saturday informing visitors about the history of Morningstar Mill. Hannen was in charge of giving tours of The Miller's House, which belonged to the Morningstar family of St.[...]
Advance Notices Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:14AMThe first National Honey Bee Awareness Day in Etowah County will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Attalla City Park.
Amish settle in Colorado's San Luis Valley, diversifying to support families Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:16AMFaced with challenges to their traditional agricultural lifestyle, the Amish are adapting to vastly different economic opportunities in their new Colorado settlements.
Pembroke waterfront thriving in city's centre Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:52AMMore than a decade after the waterfront was unveiled as the city's Millennium project it has evolve into Pembroke's people place.[...]
Farco Sculpture in Kent Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:19AMKENT—Art is the universal language, the imagery created by artists being easily understood by people around the world, no matter what their culture.
Community Calendar Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:31AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Community Calendar Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:59AMThe Edison-Norwood Times Review welcomes items for our Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to publication, but earlier is better. Items are printed as space allows, and publication is not guaranteed. E-mail items to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (847) 486-7495; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026.
Calendar Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:24AMSubmissions for the Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Lake High Flyers leave tornado's ruins for new 'hangar,' hope to rebuild Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:46AMBy JC REINDL BLADE STAFF WRITER With two weeks before school starts, the students and faculty of Lake High School - the Flyers - are girding for a layover in "the hangar." That's their nickname for the bare-bones classroom space with a corrugated metal facade where they plan to spend the next two school years. But in the fall of 2012, they hope to move into either a rebuilt or an entirely new ...
Lake High Flyers leave tornado's ruins for new 'hangar,' hope to rebuild Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:46AMBy JC REINDL BLADE STAFF WRITER With two weeks before school starts, the students and faculty of Lake High School - the Flyers - are girding for a layover in "the hangar." That's their nickname for the bare-bones classroom space with a corrugated metal facade where they plan to spend the next two school years. But in the fall of 2012, they hope to move into either a rebuilt or an entirely new ...
Challenger center gets help in upgrade Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:55PMHAMMOND | When the Challenger Learning Center of NorthwestIndiana welcomes back students and teachers later this month, itwill do so with a major technological upgrade thanks to a federalgrant and joint carpenter and electrical apprenticeshipprograms.
Challenger center gets help in upgrade Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:55PMHAMMOND | When the Challenger Learning Center of NorthwestIndiana welcomes back students and teachers later this month, itwill do so with a major technological upgrade thanks to a federalgrant and joint carpenter and electrical apprenticeshipprograms.
Teens build historic wooden boat Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:04AMInside the makeshift boatyard, John Frentzel carefully shaves the wood near the boat's bow. A pile of curled pieces of pine lies at his feet. This is the first boat that John, 17, has built. The wood near the bow must be shaved to fit two pieces of wood together snugly.
Teens build historic wooden boat Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:04AMInside the makeshift boatyard, John Frentzel carefully shaves the wood near the boat's bow. A pile of curled pieces of pine lies at his feet. This is the first boat that John, 17, has built. The wood near the bow must be shaved to fit two pieces of wood together snugly.
Preventing obesity by design Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 10:32AMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives.
Preventing obesity by design Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 10:32AMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives.
NMIT Carpentry Students benefit from Trade Me Sale Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 2:37AMCarpentry students at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology are hoping Trade Me will deliver not just a sale but also a healthy amount of money for scholarships.
NMIT Carpentry Students benefit from Trade Me Sale Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 2:37AMCarpentry students at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology are hoping Trade Me will deliver not just a sale but also a healthy amount of money for scholarships.
Leading Trades Training Centre Opens at EIT Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMEIT Hawke’s Bay’s newest facility has been built to exacting environmental standards that reflect the institute’s leading approach to sustainability and trend-setting international methods for teaching trades and technology.
Guilty plea in track coach’s slaying Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:40PMMOUNT VERNON — A man entwined in an open love triangle with his wife and a track coach admitted Wednesday to killing his wife’s lover. Kenneth McBride, formerly of Alger, was scheduled…
Back in the day in Anacortes, Aug. 4, 2010 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 5:19PMAug. 4, 1910 One of the landmarks of Anacortes deserving of mention is the Fertilizer, Oil and Glue plant of the Robinson Fisheries Co., established when there were only three salmon canneries…
Skagit County seeks input on Bayview Ridge development Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 5:10PMSkagit County residents have until Aug. 20 to complete a survey about the future development in Bayview Ridge. The responses to the survey will help county officials craft a Planned Unit Development…
Jailed rebels take to books & brush Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:10PMCalcutta, Aug 4: Arrested for flexing muscles, Maoists and their sympathisers are flexing their grey cells in jail, in intellectual pursuit though.
Downtown overflows with art on festival weekend Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:49PMArts at the Port and the Youth Art shows are open, Art Dash contestants have made their runs for glory and a concert series at the port is well under way. The appetizers have been delightful, but arts…
Interview: Brian Transeau - Singer, Songwriter and Producer Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:13AMBrian Transeau is one of the most under-rated producers in the contemporary music landscape. With a discography that includes musical veterans, like Sting and Tori Amos, in addition to “Pop,” his radio-friendly collaboration with N*SYNC, there is no denying the range and eclecticism of Transeau’s ...
Unique summer camp for girls Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:40PMWell, summer is in full swing now and so too are summer camps. And there's one camp currently underway in central Vermont that's a bit different than the traditional fare.
Partnership gives hope to northern reserves Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:06AMThe Atkinson Charitable Foundation releases its annual report July 26.
R.I. teens get a chance this summer to explore high-tech trades Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:15PMAt Providence Career and Technical Academy, teens get chance to explore career options
Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:57AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:08AMThe Edison-Norwood Times Review welcomes items for our Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to publication, but earlier is better. Items are printed as space allows, and publication is not guaranteed. E-mail items to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (847) 486-7495; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026.
Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:33AMSubmissions for the Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
A transformative experience at Taunton’s Mulcahey Middle School Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:08PMWith each swing of the hammer and stroke of the paint brush, the high school students working at Mulcahey School this summer are learning lessons about life, work and responsibility.
Connecticut June 2010 New Business Starts Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:31PMThe following business starts were recorded in June 2010 by the Connecticut Secretary of the State's office. When available, the name of a registered member or officer is given.
Wes Emmert: Fitness myths debunked Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:12AMA look at six myths about fitness and why they are wrong.
Recent Videos On Much Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:39AMVIDEO: Watch the VJs rehearse their lines for the MMVAs The stars are here rehearsing their performances, but other rehearsals are being had as well! The VJs - who are co-hosting the MMVAs with Miley Cyrus - have to learn their lines before tomorrow night!
Helping out Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:29AMStudents and teachers at Bucks County Technical High School are doing various summer projects for area nonprofits.
Perth Street revitalization needed, residents say Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:55PMWhen she was a little girl taking part in the Miss Princess pageant, Melanie Chisamore recalls, her mother wouldn't let her leave the Brockville Arts Centre alone, because the facility is located at the foot of Perth Street.[...]
Clean up Perth Street, residents say Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:55PMWhen she was a little girl taking part in the Miss Princess pageant, Melanie Chisamore recalls, her mother wouldn't let her leave the Brockville Arts Centre alone, because the facility is located at the foot of Perth Street.[...]