The 34th Annual Time Machines Antique Car Show & Flea Market will be held Sunday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford. Rain or Shine.
Presented by the CT Area Classic Tbirds Club, Inc., this event has an expected attendance of 500 show cars. About 125 vendor spaces will be filled mostly with auto related items plus some general items to interest all our attendees. A portion of the proceeds benefits various charities. A 50/50 Raffle will be held to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
There is a good variety of antique vehicles to enjoy with 26 judged classes. Pick Ups and Commercials (including taxi, police, fire, military, hearse) will be the Featured Classes this year which gives these vehicles parking up front. Other classes are most often grouped by brand affiliation including stock & modified classes. There are also classes for muscle cars, street rods & foreign cars. Three of our unique Time Machines trophies are awarded per judged class plus additional trophies for the Best Un-restored vehicles, First, Second and Third and a President's Choice Trophy. For people who want to share their special cars newer than 1988, a display only, non judged class is available.
Metal dash plaques are given to the first 350 registrants, vehicles up to 1987. To be eligible for trophy, competition vehicles need to be on the show field by noon and be present for the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. There will be a car corral featuring cars for sale, multiple food vendors for breakfast, lunch, snacks, Ice Cream, music by a DJ, prizes, and clean permanent bathrooms. Spectator parking is free on site.
Admission is Adults $4, Sr $3, under 12-years-old free;
Show Car Registration $10 show day, pre-register $8; Flea Market 20 by 20 feet space $30 show day, or pre-register for $15. Pre-registration forms are available on show web site http://www.tbirdsofconn.org/timemach.html
For more information, contact Fred/Kathy Klaus at 203-239-2656, flklaus@comcast.net or Joe/Karen Gregitis at 860-741-0277, joetbird55@netscape.net or visit the Time Machines Car Show web page at http://www.tbirdsofconn.org/timemach.html.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Laser Cutting Software Issued by Eastern Laser
Eastern laser is known for its new laser cutting software “SmartCarve 4.3”, this new version software can engrave plastic, high-end absolute black & green marble plaques and high-end award trophies made of absolute black marble, onyx and colored crystal.
Eastern laser equipments, once equipped with this new laser cutting software “SmartCarve 4.3”, will be perfect for making a wide rang of special products, such as custom award and recognition keepsakes, rapid prototyping and custom marking consumer products.The highest resolution engraving ensures the best engraving effects; Eastern Laser machine will create a higher detailed mark in less time than any other system on the market by using the highest-quality mechanics.
Eastern laser equipments, once equipped with this new laser cutting software “SmartCarve 4.3”, will be perfect for making a wide rang of special products, such as custom award and recognition keepsakes, rapid prototyping and custom marking consumer products.The highest resolution engraving ensures the best engraving effects; Eastern Laser machine will create a higher detailed mark in less time than any other system on the market by using the highest-quality mechanics.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
'Stars' Shine at Boys & Girls Clubs Dinner
The Greg Nelson Gym at the Village Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad was packed for its 12th annual Super Star Recognition Dinner. At the far end of the gym, a table laden with trophies, custom pins and awards set the stage for the Feb. 1 event.
The 250 guests included the board of directors, donors, volunteers, club members and families. Although some awards were presented to adults, many children were recognized for their special achievements in 2011.
Pat Maldi, director of marketing and special events, took pleasure watching the young people throughout the night. "The kids are all dressed up and excited," Maldi said. "It's really a night about the kids."
CEO Brad Holland and board President Scott Grugel of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad kept a steady pace, announcing a lineup of winners.
Club member Gerald Ball was chosen Youth of the Year and walked away with a $1,000 scholarship that could be used for either school or college. First runner-up, Keli Moriarty-Alkire, received a $500 scholarship. Mara Waynick and Marina Rodriguez, both finalists in the Youth of the Year competition, each received scholarships for $250.
Taylor Barry, Wesley Murray, Chase Lechowicz, Nate DeAndrade and Gerald Ball won the Golden Boy category. And in the Golden Girl group, Brianna DelaMora, Keli Moriarty-Alkire, Katelin Phipps, Sophia Musgrove and Kyriana Tarr were the winners.
The scent of fresh Italian bread permeated the air before the ceremony as guests dined on pasta prepared by Gregorio's Italian Restaurant in Carlsbad. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the club, too.
Enjoying the award-filled night were Billi and Max Gritzmaker, Jack Jaffe, David Price, Mary Ann Price, Herm and Pat Kurth, Sam Russell, Steve Price, Eleanor Murrell, Allyson Hurd, and Terri and Luke Matteson.
Sponsors for the event were Gregorio's Italian Restaurant, Blackburn Foundation and Ted Vallas. Maldi also gave a special thanks to her staff, who worked to make the 12th annual Super Star Recognition Dinner a night to remember.
The 250 guests included the board of directors, donors, volunteers, club members and families. Although some awards were presented to adults, many children were recognized for their special achievements in 2011.
Pat Maldi, director of marketing and special events, took pleasure watching the young people throughout the night. "The kids are all dressed up and excited," Maldi said. "It's really a night about the kids."
CEO Brad Holland and board President Scott Grugel of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad kept a steady pace, announcing a lineup of winners.
Club member Gerald Ball was chosen Youth of the Year and walked away with a $1,000 scholarship that could be used for either school or college. First runner-up, Keli Moriarty-Alkire, received a $500 scholarship. Mara Waynick and Marina Rodriguez, both finalists in the Youth of the Year competition, each received scholarships for $250.
Taylor Barry, Wesley Murray, Chase Lechowicz, Nate DeAndrade and Gerald Ball won the Golden Boy category. And in the Golden Girl group, Brianna DelaMora, Keli Moriarty-Alkire, Katelin Phipps, Sophia Musgrove and Kyriana Tarr were the winners.
The scent of fresh Italian bread permeated the air before the ceremony as guests dined on pasta prepared by Gregorio's Italian Restaurant in Carlsbad. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the club, too.
Enjoying the award-filled night were Billi and Max Gritzmaker, Jack Jaffe, David Price, Mary Ann Price, Herm and Pat Kurth, Sam Russell, Steve Price, Eleanor Murrell, Allyson Hurd, and Terri and Luke Matteson.
Sponsors for the event were Gregorio's Italian Restaurant, Blackburn Foundation and Ted Vallas. Maldi also gave a special thanks to her staff, who worked to make the 12th annual Super Star Recognition Dinner a night to remember.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thomsons Named Firm of the Year at CA Awards 2012
Thomsons Online Benefits was named Firm of the Year, while Jelf Employee Benefits scooped a hat-trick of trophies at the Corporate Adviser Awards ceremony in London last night.
Thomsons Online Benefits chief executive Michael Whitfield also walked away with the gong for Best Use of Technology by a Corporate Adviser at the event at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Jelf Employee Benefits were corporate awards winners in the Group Risk Adviser, Best Cashplan Solution and Healthcare Adviser of the Year categories.
Bluefin was honored with the Pension Adviser of the Year award, while Buck Consultants took home the trophy for Best Member Communication Strategy. The award for Best Integrated Health and Wellbeing Solution went to Lorica Consulting, with Willis Employee Benefits named Group Income Protection Adviser of the Year. The gong for Best Strategy for Investment Advice on Pensions was once again won by LCP.
In the Small Firm of the Year category, 80Twenty Consultancy were named as victors. Scottish Widows was voted Best Group Pension Provider, with Unum named Best Group Risk Provider and Bupa singled out as Best Healthcare Provider. BHSF was named Best Cashplan Provider.
The Ultimate Default Fund 2012 award went to Scottish Life Governed Range, with the fund winning the category for the third year in a row.
Thomsons Online Benefits chief executive Michael Whitfield also walked away with the gong for Best Use of Technology by a Corporate Adviser at the event at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Jelf Employee Benefits were corporate awards winners in the Group Risk Adviser, Best Cashplan Solution and Healthcare Adviser of the Year categories.
Bluefin was honored with the Pension Adviser of the Year award, while Buck Consultants took home the trophy for Best Member Communication Strategy. The award for Best Integrated Health and Wellbeing Solution went to Lorica Consulting, with Willis Employee Benefits named Group Income Protection Adviser of the Year. The gong for Best Strategy for Investment Advice on Pensions was once again won by LCP.
In the Small Firm of the Year category, 80Twenty Consultancy were named as victors. Scottish Widows was voted Best Group Pension Provider, with Unum named Best Group Risk Provider and Bupa singled out as Best Healthcare Provider. BHSF was named Best Cashplan Provider.
The Ultimate Default Fund 2012 award went to Scottish Life Governed Range, with the fund winning the category for the third year in a row.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
William Grant & Sons Appoints Steve Doyle Country Manager
Family-owned IWSC Distiller of the Year William Grant & Sons today announced two exciting appointments with regard to its business in Canada. Steve Doyle has been named Country Manager - Canada; in this role Doyle will look after the company's award-winning portfolio of super premium spirits brands in the Canadian market as part of the Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd. team (PMA) beginning January 30. Doyle will report to Jonathan Yusen, who is expanding his role as Senior Vice President Marketing - North America to also include General Manager - Canada overseeing Commercial and Marketing responsibilities for this important market.
In his new role, Doyle will lead the PMA marketing team working on the William Grant & Sons portfolio. Doyle will report to Jonathan Yusen, Senior Vice President Marketing - North America, William Grant & Sons, who expands his role to now include General Manager - Canada. This expanded role will include Marketing and Commercial responsibilities in the Canadian market.
In 2011, William Grant & Sons was crowned the Distiller of the Year by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition for the second year running. The company's unparalleled portfolio of spirits took home 56 awards - including three Trophies and 19 Gold Medals. Leading the way was Glenfiddich, which received Gold awards for every one of its core brand variants from 12-40 Year Old. The Balvenie 30 picked up the coveted Trophy for Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years and Over, as well as Gold Best in Class. Icelandic brand, Reyka Vodka, triumphed in its category winning the Vodka Trophy and Milagro Reposado Tequila took the Trophy for Tequila.
In his new role, Doyle will lead the PMA marketing team working on the William Grant & Sons portfolio. Doyle will report to Jonathan Yusen, Senior Vice President Marketing - North America, William Grant & Sons, who expands his role to now include General Manager - Canada. This expanded role will include Marketing and Commercial responsibilities in the Canadian market.
In 2011, William Grant & Sons was crowned the Distiller of the Year by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition for the second year running. The company's unparalleled portfolio of spirits took home 56 awards - including three Trophies and 19 Gold Medals. Leading the way was Glenfiddich, which received Gold awards for every one of its core brand variants from 12-40 Year Old. The Balvenie 30 picked up the coveted Trophy for Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years and Over, as well as Gold Best in Class. Icelandic brand, Reyka Vodka, triumphed in its category winning the Vodka Trophy and Milagro Reposado Tequila took the Trophy for Tequila.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Piney River Moose Lodge Known for Service
Trophies, plaques and pictures of youth teams sponsored by Piney River Moose Lodge sponsor line part of the wood-paneled left wall of the lodge. The opposite wall is covered in plaques the lodge has received in recognition of the service it has performed over its 30 years of existence for the community and Moose International.
Donnie Maddox, the administrator of the lodge, stood admiring the photos of the children he and his “family fraternity” have helped. Maddox is also the only member of the 170-member Piney River Moose Lodge to receive his Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree attainable within Moose International. About one out of 6,000 members receive their Pilgrim each year.
The Moose Lodge is an international volunteer organization of men and women that focus on programs for children and elderly and bringing communities together.
“It felt great,” he said about receiving the honor. “It takes a lot of effort and a lot of work.”
In order to become a Pilgrim, Maddox had to obtain two other degrees — the degree of service to become part of the Moose legion and the fellowship degree. Among the requirements are holding a leadership position within the lodge at a higher level, and serving in the organization for a certain amount of time depending on the degree.
Despite the amount of time and work, Maddox said he has enjoyed the experience since becoming a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Although he does not have a specific favorite project, he said he loves doing things for the kids and seeing their joy at Mooseheart, a trip he’s made three times.
Donnie Maddox, the administrator of the lodge, stood admiring the photos of the children he and his “family fraternity” have helped. Maddox is also the only member of the 170-member Piney River Moose Lodge to receive his Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree attainable within Moose International. About one out of 6,000 members receive their Pilgrim each year.
The Moose Lodge is an international volunteer organization of men and women that focus on programs for children and elderly and bringing communities together.
“It felt great,” he said about receiving the honor. “It takes a lot of effort and a lot of work.”
In order to become a Pilgrim, Maddox had to obtain two other degrees — the degree of service to become part of the Moose legion and the fellowship degree. Among the requirements are holding a leadership position within the lodge at a higher level, and serving in the organization for a certain amount of time depending on the degree.
Despite the amount of time and work, Maddox said he has enjoyed the experience since becoming a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Although he does not have a specific favorite project, he said he loves doing things for the kids and seeing their joy at Mooseheart, a trip he’s made three times.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Nebraska-Iowa Heroes Game Rivalry Trophy Unveiled
It's simple -- just like the two states it represents -- a 30-inch trophy with a wooden base and a brushed silver football on top. The new Heroes Game trophy was unveiled Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. It will go to the winner of the annual Nebraska-Iowa game, this year's edition to be played at 11 a.m. Friday.
The front displays the Heroes Game logo, and the trophy features themes of tradition, valor and victory. The back includes images of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium and Iowa's Kinnick Stadium and lists traditions of the two institutions and their football programs. The left side has small plaques or badges that will be dated and carry the names of the two citizen heroes chosen each year. The right side has badges that will be dated and carry the final score of each Heroes Game. The stone base of the trophy is etched with corn stalks.
Brenda Jo Schawang and her son Taylor visited the stadium and checked out the trophy Wednesday morning -- they gave their approval. "It's nice. You're Nebraska and Iowa, and you're simple; life is simple here," Brenda Jo Schawang said. "This trophy does the states justice -- it's the epitome of what we are." Schawang was born and raised in Humboldt but moved to Jacksonville, FL. It's the first time her grown son has been to the stadium. They said trophies aren't that big of a deal to them as fans, unless it's the big one with the crystal football on top -- the National Championship Trophy.
The Heroes Game trophy does have a football, just not crystal. The brushed metal football is etched with laurel leaves. In ancient Greece, a laurel leaf crown was awarded to the victors of the Olympic Games. Those were the heroes of their time and the laurel leaf crown was considered the symbol of a hero, an athletic department press release said. "The trophy itself is just a piece of metal; it's the bragging rights that matter," Taylor Schawang said.
Fans can view the trophy at the Husker Nation Pavilion from 8-10 a.m. Friday.
The front displays the Heroes Game logo, and the trophy features themes of tradition, valor and victory. The back includes images of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium and Iowa's Kinnick Stadium and lists traditions of the two institutions and their football programs. The left side has small plaques or badges that will be dated and carry the names of the two citizen heroes chosen each year. The right side has badges that will be dated and carry the final score of each Heroes Game. The stone base of the trophy is etched with corn stalks.
Brenda Jo Schawang and her son Taylor visited the stadium and checked out the trophy Wednesday morning -- they gave their approval. "It's nice. You're Nebraska and Iowa, and you're simple; life is simple here," Brenda Jo Schawang said. "This trophy does the states justice -- it's the epitome of what we are." Schawang was born and raised in Humboldt but moved to Jacksonville, FL. It's the first time her grown son has been to the stadium. They said trophies aren't that big of a deal to them as fans, unless it's the big one with the crystal football on top -- the National Championship Trophy.
The Heroes Game trophy does have a football, just not crystal. The brushed metal football is etched with laurel leaves. In ancient Greece, a laurel leaf crown was awarded to the victors of the Olympic Games. Those were the heroes of their time and the laurel leaf crown was considered the symbol of a hero, an athletic department press release said. "The trophy itself is just a piece of metal; it's the bragging rights that matter," Taylor Schawang said.
Fans can view the trophy at the Husker Nation Pavilion from 8-10 a.m. Friday.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Mabati Rolling Mills wins Company of the Year Award
Mabati Rolling Mills set a new record in corporate management and leadership after it was declared the Company of the Year Award (COYA) for the fourth time at a ceremony held on Wednesday night in Nairobi. MRM had previously won the 2003, 2007 and 2009 editions of the annual corporate awards sponsored by Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). The steel firm beat 47 other contenders to the trophy during the 12th edition of the awards gala night held at the Safari Park Hotel.
MRM’s chief executive officer Mr Kaushik Shah bagged the CEO of the Year award while British American Company (Britak) CEO Benson Wairegi walked away with the runners up trophy. In recognizing MRM as the top company, the judges said that the firm had shown unparalleled commitment to continual institutional improvement in its operations.
“MRM is a stable company with a conscientious, focused and highly disciplined leadership. It has got sound institutional systems, instruments and mechanisms that have placed it at the very top in its core business in the region and beyond,” the judge’s citation read in part. The company was also commended for being sensitive to the environment and its workforce.
Nation Media Group won three runners up trophies for its excellence in Leadership and Management, Human Resource Focus and in Innovation and Knowledge Management.
MRM’s chief executive officer Mr Kaushik Shah bagged the CEO of the Year award while British American Company (Britak) CEO Benson Wairegi walked away with the runners up trophy. In recognizing MRM as the top company, the judges said that the firm had shown unparalleled commitment to continual institutional improvement in its operations.
“MRM is a stable company with a conscientious, focused and highly disciplined leadership. It has got sound institutional systems, instruments and mechanisms that have placed it at the very top in its core business in the region and beyond,” the judge’s citation read in part. The company was also commended for being sensitive to the environment and its workforce.
Nation Media Group won three runners up trophies for its excellence in Leadership and Management, Human Resource Focus and in Innovation and Knowledge Management.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China Wins Two Golds
Recently, the Hospital Management Asia 2011 Conference kicked off a grand opening in Singapore Resorts World Conference Center. Two projects of West China Hospital of Sichuan University from China won the Gold Awards. The Executive Vice President Mr. Zhang Wei received the trophies on behalf of the hospital.
It was the 10th Hospital Management Asia Conference and the corporate awards were mainly presented to the management reform and innovation projects carried out in the Asian hospitals from 2010 to the first half of 2011 in the following 9 categories:
(1) Corporate Social Responsibility Projects ; (2) Cost-Cutting Projects; (3) Human Resources Development Projects; (4) Internal Customer Service Improvement Projects ; (5) Marketing, Public Relations or Promotion Projects; (6) Patients Safety Management Projects; (7) Clinical Services Improvement Projects; (8) Customer Service Projects; (9) Biomedical Equipment/Facilities Upgrading Projects.
One Winning Prize (Gold Award) and 2-4 Excellence Prize (Silver Award) were set up for each item. This year, 315 projects of 84 medical institutions from 11 Asia-Pacific countries were presented for evaluation and 35 of them stood out as winners.
This year, West China Hospital submitted 6 projects for the Awards assessment. Among them, "The Project of Epilepsy Prevention and Control in Tibet" led by the Department of Neurology and "The Project of Platform Construction for New Medical Services Model and The Treatment Technology for Hemorrhagic Stroke" led by the integrated nerve ward / neurosurgery, won the Gold Awards in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and Clinical Services Improvement after fierce competition, making it the only medical institution that won two Gold Awards this year.
It was the 10th Hospital Management Asia Conference and the corporate awards were mainly presented to the management reform and innovation projects carried out in the Asian hospitals from 2010 to the first half of 2011 in the following 9 categories:
(1) Corporate Social Responsibility Projects ; (2) Cost-Cutting Projects; (3) Human Resources Development Projects; (4) Internal Customer Service Improvement Projects ; (5) Marketing, Public Relations or Promotion Projects; (6) Patients Safety Management Projects; (7) Clinical Services Improvement Projects; (8) Customer Service Projects; (9) Biomedical Equipment/Facilities Upgrading Projects.
One Winning Prize (Gold Award) and 2-4 Excellence Prize (Silver Award) were set up for each item. This year, 315 projects of 84 medical institutions from 11 Asia-Pacific countries were presented for evaluation and 35 of them stood out as winners.
This year, West China Hospital submitted 6 projects for the Awards assessment. Among them, "The Project of Epilepsy Prevention and Control in Tibet" led by the Department of Neurology and "The Project of Platform Construction for New Medical Services Model and The Treatment Technology for Hemorrhagic Stroke" led by the integrated nerve ward / neurosurgery, won the Gold Awards in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and Clinical Services Improvement after fierce competition, making it the only medical institution that won two Gold Awards this year.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
PGT(R) Receives Crystal Achievement Award
PGT Industries, the nation's leading supplier of residential-impact resistant windows and doors was presented with Window & Door's 2011 Crystal Achievement Award for Most Innovative Door. It's the second consecutive year that PGT has received crystal awards in the category.
The vinyl PremierVue(TM) SGD 2770 / 2870 and the WinGuard(R) 570 feature up to eight panels on four tracks offering up to 32 foot panoramic views. Whether two, three or four tracks are selected, the frame is completely vinyl therefore providing an Energy Star(R) qualified sliding door in any state. Also unique to a vinyl door system is its availability in heights up to ten feet tall. Design pressure performance starts at +/-60 and goes as high as +80/-100 and the doors are Miami-Dade NOA certified as impact-resistant.
PGT Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Debbie LaPinska says, "PGT is committed to enhancing industry technology while continuing to develop products that are advanced and unique. To be honored by Window & Door for these efforts is gratifying to the entire establishment."
The Crystal Achievement Award winners are selected by a diverse panel of judges who represent all areas of the window and door industry. The crystal awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing and marketing. "Wide-opening door systems are gaining popularity as people look to remove barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces," says John G. Swanson, Window & Door editor/associate publisher. "Our Crystal Achievement Award judges were clearly impressed by PGT's efforts to develop a vinyl door system that addresses this demand."
The vinyl PremierVue(TM) SGD 2770 / 2870 and the WinGuard(R) 570 feature up to eight panels on four tracks offering up to 32 foot panoramic views. Whether two, three or four tracks are selected, the frame is completely vinyl therefore providing an Energy Star(R) qualified sliding door in any state. Also unique to a vinyl door system is its availability in heights up to ten feet tall. Design pressure performance starts at +/-60 and goes as high as +80/-100 and the doors are Miami-Dade NOA certified as impact-resistant.
PGT Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Debbie LaPinska says, "PGT is committed to enhancing industry technology while continuing to develop products that are advanced and unique. To be honored by Window & Door for these efforts is gratifying to the entire establishment."
The Crystal Achievement Award winners are selected by a diverse panel of judges who represent all areas of the window and door industry. The crystal awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing and marketing. "Wide-opening door systems are gaining popularity as people look to remove barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces," says John G. Swanson, Window & Door editor/associate publisher. "Our Crystal Achievement Award judges were clearly impressed by PGT's efforts to develop a vinyl door system that addresses this demand."
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Canty Ballet Wins International Trophies
Dancers from Canterbury Ballet are returning home with two trophies after competing in an international competition in the Czech Republic. Eleven Canterbury dancers, aged 12 to 21, took part in the New Prague Dance Festival last week, attending classes and workshops and performing each evening over seven days.
Canterbury Ballet principal Taisia Missevich said the group won second place for choreographic excellence and the Director's Award, "which means that he thought that we were the best overall, technically, choreographically, artistically and professionally". "The dancers also received excellent feedback from the tutors during classes," she said.
Missevich said two of the senior dancers had left some of their clothing behind in Prague to make room in their luggage for "two huge lead-crystal trophies", which they would bring back to Canterbury Ballet's new home, Instep Studios on Blenheim Rd, Christchurch.
The festival attracted about 700 dancers from 40 countries.
Canterbury Ballet principal Taisia Missevich said the group won second place for choreographic excellence and the Director's Award, "which means that he thought that we were the best overall, technically, choreographically, artistically and professionally". "The dancers also received excellent feedback from the tutors during classes," she said.
Missevich said two of the senior dancers had left some of their clothing behind in Prague to make room in their luggage for "two huge lead-crystal trophies", which they would bring back to Canterbury Ballet's new home, Instep Studios on Blenheim Rd, Christchurch.
The festival attracted about 700 dancers from 40 countries.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Randallstown Chess Class to Begin
"Let Us Teach You Chess!," a chess class for teens focusing on endgame strategies, opening traps and common checkmating themes, with trophies and lapel pins awarded, for ages 11-17, is at 3:30 p.m. at the Randallstown library.
For more information, stop by the library at 8604 Liberty Road or call 410-887-0770.
For more information, stop by the library at 8604 Liberty Road or call 410-887-0770.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Tournament to Celebrate Life of 'Mr Pool'
Chalk up some victories in memory of a local pool legend.
Cue World is hosting the Jim Pratt Memorial Trophy Knock Out tournament on Sunday to honor Jim Pratt, who was known as "Mr Pool" before he died in March, aged 75. Trophies will be presented to the top three players.
Jim was brought up in Rendall Street, in Grimsby's West Marsh, but moved to the Willows Estate when it was built and worked at Courtaulds before retiring. He had been involved with the Grimsby And District Pool League for more than 30 years and was secretary when he died.
Linda Haynes, current chairman of the league, said: "I hope that the attendance on Sunday reflects all Jim's hard work and dedication to the sport. "Even if people cannot play, it would be great if they could come down and show some support for the event in Jim's memory."
Jim inspired hundreds of people in the local area to become fantastic pool players over the years and was a well-known, loved and respected member of the community.
Jim's wife, Mary, will be there to watch young and old players compete for the brand new trophies.
John Leyland, the owner of Cue World, was one of a handful of people who helped organize the tournament and spoke very highly of Mr Pratt. Mr Leyland said: "Jim was an excellent advert and true servant to the game. "I am honored to host the tournament as Jim was a great player but, more than anything, a great friend."
Councillor Cliff Barber, also involved in organizing the event, knew Mr Pratt for more than 40 years. Mr Barber said: "It should be a good day and I hope we have a good turnout to honor Jim's memory. "As the man himself would say, it is not about winning, it is the taking part that counts."
Entrance into the knockout tournament costs £5 and it starts at 12.30pm on Sunday. Crystal awards and trophies will be presented to the winners. The winner will be rewarded with a silver engraved trophy and two runners-up will get crystal trophies.
Jackie Jones, owner of Gradely Sports, said: "We were more than happy to donate such a fitting tribute to a lovely man who was not just a customer, but a good friend, too.
"He will be sorely missed. Hopefully, this tournament will keep his memory alive."
Cue World is hosting the Jim Pratt Memorial Trophy Knock Out tournament on Sunday to honor Jim Pratt, who was known as "Mr Pool" before he died in March, aged 75. Trophies will be presented to the top three players.
Jim was brought up in Rendall Street, in Grimsby's West Marsh, but moved to the Willows Estate when it was built and worked at Courtaulds before retiring. He had been involved with the Grimsby And District Pool League for more than 30 years and was secretary when he died.
Linda Haynes, current chairman of the league, said: "I hope that the attendance on Sunday reflects all Jim's hard work and dedication to the sport. "Even if people cannot play, it would be great if they could come down and show some support for the event in Jim's memory."
Jim inspired hundreds of people in the local area to become fantastic pool players over the years and was a well-known, loved and respected member of the community.
Jim's wife, Mary, will be there to watch young and old players compete for the brand new trophies.
John Leyland, the owner of Cue World, was one of a handful of people who helped organize the tournament and spoke very highly of Mr Pratt. Mr Leyland said: "Jim was an excellent advert and true servant to the game. "I am honored to host the tournament as Jim was a great player but, more than anything, a great friend."
Councillor Cliff Barber, also involved in organizing the event, knew Mr Pratt for more than 40 years. Mr Barber said: "It should be a good day and I hope we have a good turnout to honor Jim's memory. "As the man himself would say, it is not about winning, it is the taking part that counts."
Entrance into the knockout tournament costs £5 and it starts at 12.30pm on Sunday. Crystal awards and trophies will be presented to the winners. The winner will be rewarded with a silver engraved trophy and two runners-up will get crystal trophies.
Jackie Jones, owner of Gradely Sports, said: "We were more than happy to donate such a fitting tribute to a lovely man who was not just a customer, but a good friend, too.
"He will be sorely missed. Hopefully, this tournament will keep his memory alive."
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Nelson Wines Rated World Class
Nelson wineries continue to shine on the international stage, with both Waimea Estates and Seifried Estate winning gold medals and trophies at the recent Decanter Wine Awards, the world's biggest wine competition. Waimea's sauvignon blanc 2010 won gold and the hotly contested regional trophy for the champion New Zealand sauvignon blanc under 10 (NZ$20), while Seifried did likewise with its 2010 Winemakers Collection Nelson Sweet Agnes riesling.
Seifried also won silver medals for its 2010 sauvignon blanc and 2010 Aotea gewurztraminer in the show, which attracted 12,252 entries from 44 countries. With less than 3 per cent of wines winning a gold or a trophy, both wineries were delighted with their success. Their wines will now be pitted against other regional winners to decide who wins the overall international trophy for each wine style.
Waimea general manager and viticulturalist Ben Bolitho said the winery was "over the moon" to win in a category which a lot of other New Zealand winemakers entered. Since getting the award, it had received some "pretty significant" orders for the wine from British distributors, which boded well for the rest of the year, he said. "Things are definitely looking more promising than the last couple of years and it appears the wine oversupply situation is disappearing."
Waimea made 10,000 cases of its 2010 sauvignon blanc, its most popular wine. With a better growing year it had produced 20,000 cases this year, which was shaping up to be equally as good, Mr Bolitho said. He would be celebrating the award over a few wines when his father Trevor and sales and marketing manager Martin Carrington returned from overseas in a week or two.
It's not the first time Waimea has done well at the Decanter awards – its Spinyback pinot gris won the top white wine under 10 in 2008. In all, the winery had won 36 gold medals and eight trophies in competitions for its white and red wines since 2009 which was an excellent record for a family-owned winery, he said.
Seifried also won silver medals for its 2010 sauvignon blanc and 2010 Aotea gewurztraminer in the show, which attracted 12,252 entries from 44 countries. With less than 3 per cent of wines winning a gold or a trophy, both wineries were delighted with their success. Their wines will now be pitted against other regional winners to decide who wins the overall international trophy for each wine style.
Waimea general manager and viticulturalist Ben Bolitho said the winery was "over the moon" to win in a category which a lot of other New Zealand winemakers entered. Since getting the award, it had received some "pretty significant" orders for the wine from British distributors, which boded well for the rest of the year, he said. "Things are definitely looking more promising than the last couple of years and it appears the wine oversupply situation is disappearing."
Waimea made 10,000 cases of its 2010 sauvignon blanc, its most popular wine. With a better growing year it had produced 20,000 cases this year, which was shaping up to be equally as good, Mr Bolitho said. He would be celebrating the award over a few wines when his father Trevor and sales and marketing manager Martin Carrington returned from overseas in a week or two.
It's not the first time Waimea has done well at the Decanter awards – its Spinyback pinot gris won the top white wine under 10 in 2008. In all, the winery had won 36 gold medals and eight trophies in competitions for its white and red wines since 2009 which was an excellent record for a family-owned winery, he said.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
W-CL-T Memorabilia and Trophies to be Auctioned
Over the past 20 years as a shared school district, the students at Woden-Crystal Lake and Titonka have achieved many milestones that will forever be a part of the school's history. When the era comes to an end in June, years of memories and memorabilia will still remain. Trophies, plaques, banners and even sports uniforms will soon become a bigger part of W-CL-T history.
W-CL Superintendent of Schools Dwight Widen said the district has formed a committee of community and board members to decide what to do with the items when the districts no longer share a high school. The two districts will begin whole-grade sharing agreements with other districts this fall. "We have a committee, and once we complete the softball and baseball seasons we plan to hold a silent auction in August," said Widen. The auction will feature a variety of items from the school's past, and the committee is working to determine what items should be sold and what should remain.
Many uniforms have changed over the decades, and those, including ones most recently worn by W-CL-T athletes, will also be up for auction.
"All of our students have turned in their uniforms," Widen said. "They are not the only ones who have worn their number; we have 20 years of alumni who might be interested in purchasing a jersey.We have been very grateful for the support of our booster club over the years and their hard work and generosity to purchase all of these uniforms," Widen said.
Trophies and awards from more recent years are on display at the school in Crystal Lake, but Widen said there are many more in storage that may also be available for auction. Newer, more notable items such as trophies and banners from the 2007 and 2008 Girls' State Basketball Tournament will likely remain in the building on display for years to come."The state things will be around for a while," Widen said. "We do share a public library with the town, so we will be able to display some of our history for the community to see."
At the end of the year, when Woden-Crystal Lake and Titonka Community Schools part ways, the high school will no longer exist, but both communities will continue to operate elementary schools.
W-CL Superintendent of Schools Dwight Widen said the district has formed a committee of community and board members to decide what to do with the items when the districts no longer share a high school. The two districts will begin whole-grade sharing agreements with other districts this fall. "We have a committee, and once we complete the softball and baseball seasons we plan to hold a silent auction in August," said Widen. The auction will feature a variety of items from the school's past, and the committee is working to determine what items should be sold and what should remain.
Many uniforms have changed over the decades, and those, including ones most recently worn by W-CL-T athletes, will also be up for auction.
"All of our students have turned in their uniforms," Widen said. "They are not the only ones who have worn their number; we have 20 years of alumni who might be interested in purchasing a jersey.We have been very grateful for the support of our booster club over the years and their hard work and generosity to purchase all of these uniforms," Widen said.
Trophies and awards from more recent years are on display at the school in Crystal Lake, but Widen said there are many more in storage that may also be available for auction. Newer, more notable items such as trophies and banners from the 2007 and 2008 Girls' State Basketball Tournament will likely remain in the building on display for years to come."The state things will be around for a while," Widen said. "We do share a public library with the town, so we will be able to display some of our history for the community to see."
At the end of the year, when Woden-Crystal Lake and Titonka Community Schools part ways, the high school will no longer exist, but both communities will continue to operate elementary schools.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Manchester Celebrates as the City Wins Two Trophies
The two clubs have endured decades of intense rivalry but Manchester was a city united yesterday. Ear-to-ear grins and more than a few hangovers were much in evidence on both sides of the city’s football divide as the celebrations for the historic double trophies day showed no sign of coming to an end.
Reds fans started their party on Saturday afternoon outside Old Trafford after a Wayne Rooney equalizer secured United the point they needed to win their record-breaking 19th league title. Blues fans gathered two hours later at their Eastlands home after midfielder Yaya Toure helped City to a 1-0 win over Stoke in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. For City it ended a 35-year wait for a trophy and meant both major domestic trophies competitions were taken by England’s north-west metropolis.
And the good times soon spread all over the city as fans partied. United supporter John Corless, 44, from New Moston, said: “There has always been fierce rivalry but it is great for the city. Manchester is the world’s football capital.” And lifelong City fan Bill Edwards, 60, said: “We’ve waited a long, long time but this is just the start of greater things.”
City supporter rock singer Liam Gallagher said after the Cup Final: “It was a great day out, I was very nervous but it’s all come good again. I’ve supported them for 35 years of my life. Come on, City!” And Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, took to Twitter to say: “Good times at Wembley. Congratulations to all Mancunians today.”
Reds fans started their party on Saturday afternoon outside Old Trafford after a Wayne Rooney equalizer secured United the point they needed to win their record-breaking 19th league title. Blues fans gathered two hours later at their Eastlands home after midfielder Yaya Toure helped City to a 1-0 win over Stoke in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. For City it ended a 35-year wait for a trophy and meant both major domestic trophies competitions were taken by England’s north-west metropolis.
And the good times soon spread all over the city as fans partied. United supporter John Corless, 44, from New Moston, said: “There has always been fierce rivalry but it is great for the city. Manchester is the world’s football capital.” And lifelong City fan Bill Edwards, 60, said: “We’ve waited a long, long time but this is just the start of greater things.”
City supporter rock singer Liam Gallagher said after the Cup Final: “It was a great day out, I was very nervous but it’s all come good again. I’ve supported them for 35 years of my life. Come on, City!” And Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, took to Twitter to say: “Good times at Wembley. Congratulations to all Mancunians today.”
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday is PSA Awards Night
Suzanne Harrison loves being the mistress of ceremonies for the Paralympic Sports Association awards banquet. That’s because Harrison, the PSA program co-ordinator, gets to call out names of athletes who had a great year in their sport and award the trophies.
Maybe it’s sledge hockey or golf or swimming or tae kwan do or floor hockey or any of the many programs PSA offers people with disabilities from ages five to 60. Harrison will be handing out the hardware -14 trophies for athletes and eight volunteer recognition awards -when PSA hosts its annual banquet and family dance Saturday evening at the Continental Inn.
PSA has upward of 300 members with varying disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, and visual impairments. Harrison also said there’s a growing of number of athletes with autism.
Maybe it’s sledge hockey or golf or swimming or tae kwan do or floor hockey or any of the many programs PSA offers people with disabilities from ages five to 60. Harrison will be handing out the hardware -14 trophies for athletes and eight volunteer recognition awards -when PSA hosts its annual banquet and family dance Saturday evening at the Continental Inn.
PSA has upward of 300 members with varying disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, and visual impairments. Harrison also said there’s a growing of number of athletes with autism.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Lalita Patipaksiri Bound for Golf Stardom
For Lalita Patipaksiri, convenience has paid off. It was one of the reasons why she was named Orange County Player of the Year in 2005 and 2007. It was responsible for a spot on the second-team All-Big West as a sophomore. And now, as a junior, convenience has led Patipaksiri to the NCAA All-Star Team.
Golf is an expensive sport – a set of irons can range up to $3,000. When Patipaksiri began to golf, she became the third member of her family to play the sport. Her father, not wanting his daughter’s gift to go to waste, decided he would quit because the cost for three people playing golf would eventually add up, and he wanted to give his daughter an opportunity to play.
Patipaksiri’s decision to stick with golf, combined with her father’s decision to give up the sport, has resulted in much success for the third-year sociology major. From her time in elementary school to junior high, Patipaksiri collected over 100 trophies and awards. Although the competition has stiffened as the years progressed, Patipaksiri garnered about 50 CIF plaques and awards during her time at Cypress High School.
Among all of her trophies and awards, golf’s grueling time commitment has made her question her willingness to stick with the sport. An 18-hole round of golf typically ranges between four and six hours to complete.
However, the enjoyment Patipaksiri has for the game overrides the 5 a.m. wake-up calls for 6 a.m. practice, the time commitment that she devotes to the sport and the little time she gets to herself.
Patipaksiri’s ability to find enjoyment in golf’s long grind has led her to even more success. She has become the first Anteater to be named to the NCAA All-Star Team and will travel to Asia this summer, making stops in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and China to compete in 16 tournaments over the course of 28 days.
This tournament presents a whole new set of challenges for Patipaksiri. She admits that she chose UC Irvine because it is only a few minutes away from her home in Cypress where she goes every weekend for private golf lessons. The longest and farthest she has been away from home was three weeks when she traveled to Maryland, but traveling to Japan, South Korea and China – places she has never visited before – will provide a whole new experience.
Patipaksiri will also experience a different level of competition. Besides playing alongside top women’s golfers representing Stanford University, University of Arizona and Yale, she will also be competing with international golfers.
So far, the 5-foot-1 golfer has used her short game to excel at the collegiate level and make up for her lack of size and power. Although she may not be as tall as Michelle Wie or have Lorena Ochoa’s combination of power and finesse, Patipaksiri knows that she has a chance to compete with the top women’s golfers of the Ladies of the Professional Golf Association, because her idol and inspiration Ai Miyazato, a 5-foot-2 golfer, has had success at the professional level.
Golf is an expensive sport – a set of irons can range up to $3,000. When Patipaksiri began to golf, she became the third member of her family to play the sport. Her father, not wanting his daughter’s gift to go to waste, decided he would quit because the cost for three people playing golf would eventually add up, and he wanted to give his daughter an opportunity to play.
Patipaksiri’s decision to stick with golf, combined with her father’s decision to give up the sport, has resulted in much success for the third-year sociology major. From her time in elementary school to junior high, Patipaksiri collected over 100 trophies and awards. Although the competition has stiffened as the years progressed, Patipaksiri garnered about 50 CIF plaques and awards during her time at Cypress High School.
Among all of her trophies and awards, golf’s grueling time commitment has made her question her willingness to stick with the sport. An 18-hole round of golf typically ranges between four and six hours to complete.
However, the enjoyment Patipaksiri has for the game overrides the 5 a.m. wake-up calls for 6 a.m. practice, the time commitment that she devotes to the sport and the little time she gets to herself.
Patipaksiri’s ability to find enjoyment in golf’s long grind has led her to even more success. She has become the first Anteater to be named to the NCAA All-Star Team and will travel to Asia this summer, making stops in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and China to compete in 16 tournaments over the course of 28 days.
This tournament presents a whole new set of challenges for Patipaksiri. She admits that she chose UC Irvine because it is only a few minutes away from her home in Cypress where she goes every weekend for private golf lessons. The longest and farthest she has been away from home was three weeks when she traveled to Maryland, but traveling to Japan, South Korea and China – places she has never visited before – will provide a whole new experience.
Patipaksiri will also experience a different level of competition. Besides playing alongside top women’s golfers representing Stanford University, University of Arizona and Yale, she will also be competing with international golfers.
So far, the 5-foot-1 golfer has used her short game to excel at the collegiate level and make up for her lack of size and power. Although she may not be as tall as Michelle Wie or have Lorena Ochoa’s combination of power and finesse, Patipaksiri knows that she has a chance to compete with the top women’s golfers of the Ladies of the Professional Golf Association, because her idol and inspiration Ai Miyazato, a 5-foot-2 golfer, has had success at the professional level.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Packers Pick Sherrod - An All Around Star
Harriet Sherrod's fireplace mantel is a treasure trove of matte gold-finish trophies. Etched glass plaques bear the engraved Sherrod name. There are as many awards for academic honors as there are for sports achievements. And every time she would squeeze in a new award - no easy task with so little room - Harriet and the rest of the family would look over at youngest son Derek and tease him a little. "Your brother just got another one," they'd say. "You'd better catch up!"
That's how it is with this close Mississippi family of college graduates and soldiers. Derek Sherrod grew up knowing nothing but support and success. What he didn't get from the family genes at 6 feet 5 1/2, 315 pounds to help his football career as an offensive tackle, he learned from his father, Louis, a Navy man, his three high-achieving older siblings and his mother, Harriet.
"Nothing is given in life," she told him again and again. "You have to work for it. You have to earn it." Sherrod's selection in the first round, 32nd overall, of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers late Thursday night was no accident. And no stroke of luck. He worked his way through Caledonia (Miss.) High School to become one of the most coveted recruits in the nation. He became an All-American at Mississippi State, graduated in three years on the honor roll and started pursuing his master's degree in 2010.
That's how it is with this close Mississippi family of college graduates and soldiers. Derek Sherrod grew up knowing nothing but support and success. What he didn't get from the family genes at 6 feet 5 1/2, 315 pounds to help his football career as an offensive tackle, he learned from his father, Louis, a Navy man, his three high-achieving older siblings and his mother, Harriet.
"Nothing is given in life," she told him again and again. "You have to work for it. You have to earn it." Sherrod's selection in the first round, 32nd overall, of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers late Thursday night was no accident. And no stroke of luck. He worked his way through Caledonia (Miss.) High School to become one of the most coveted recruits in the nation. He became an All-American at Mississippi State, graduated in three years on the honor roll and started pursuing his master's degree in 2010.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Fergie’s Wife Not Impressed With Trophies
After claiming 11 Premier League crowns, five FA Cups, four League Cups, two European Cups, a European Cup-Winners Cup and several other trophies to boot at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson has a medals haul beyond comparison.
But the Red Devils' boss has revealed he is forbidden to keep a single piece of silverware inside his house by his wife, Cathy, who was not even impressed with the knighthood he received in 1999.
The Silver fox, Ferguson has an unequaled haul of trophies among British managers.
Ferguson said in an interview with the LMA's The Manager magazine: 'I prefer to think about what's ahead and what next I can achieve, and I think that has kept my feet on the ground quite well. I've never got carried away with it. 'My wife, Cathy, is fed up with the whole thing. When Alastair Campbell phoned her about my knighthood she said to him, "Do you not think he's had enough rewards?"
'You'll not find a thing about my career in the house at all. She's unbelievable. I can't even take a football book home or she'll say, "What are you doing with that?"'
But the Red Devils' boss has revealed he is forbidden to keep a single piece of silverware inside his house by his wife, Cathy, who was not even impressed with the knighthood he received in 1999.
The Silver fox, Ferguson has an unequaled haul of trophies among British managers.
Ferguson said in an interview with the LMA's The Manager magazine: 'I prefer to think about what's ahead and what next I can achieve, and I think that has kept my feet on the ground quite well. I've never got carried away with it. 'My wife, Cathy, is fed up with the whole thing. When Alastair Campbell phoned her about my knighthood she said to him, "Do you not think he's had enough rewards?"
'You'll not find a thing about my career in the house at all. She's unbelievable. I can't even take a football book home or she'll say, "What are you doing with that?"'
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