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“PAGE 2 news notes for Oct. 23 - Enterprise” plus 4 more

PAGE 2 news notes for Oct. 23 - Enterprise

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:18 AM PDT

DOUBLE HIT AND RUN

A man found lying in the road in North Plymouth last weekend had been run over twice during a robbery.

As of Thursday, police were looking for two men in connection with the Saturday night accident that landed the 30-year-old victim in a Boston hospital with serious leg injuries, according to the Old Colony Memorial. Two men in a passing vehicle grabbed the victim and allegedly dragged him along the road, then threw him against a parked vehicle. The men then reversed direction, ran over the man, got out of their vehicle and robbed him as he lay writhing in the street. After the robbery, the two men drove off, running over the man a second time.

An anonymous caller alerted police. The victim was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was in stable condition Thursday.

Police have secured warrants for the arrests of two local men on charges of assault and battery with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and armed robbery, among other charges. ...

FUNNY GIRL

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Easton native and comedienne Kerri Louise will perform for Needham-based The Ellie Fund for breast cancer awareness month. The Ellie Fund and their "Care for the Caregiver" program (www.elliefund.org) is partnering with Plymouth-based Loretta LaRoche Productions to create two "girls nights out" to benefit the caregivers of Massachusetts breast cancer patients.

The two events, called "Women in Comedy," feature a lineup of national and local comediennes.

Louise, an Easton native who now lives and works in NYC, will be in the second of two shows at Plymouth's Memorial Hall on Oct. 30. For tickets or details, visit www.elliefund.org. ...

SCOUTING FOR CANS

The Easton Cub Scouts are asking you to please donate your redeemable cans and bottles to support the organization and in turn make donations to local charities with a portion of the proceeds. Selected charities are My Brothers Keeper, The Easton Food Pantry and H.U.G.S. II, Domestic Violence Program.

Containers can be dropped off at Immaculate Conception Gym parking lot on Main Street in North Easton between 6 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 and Nov 20 or e-mail eastonpack193@gmail.com. ...

LUCK O' THE IRISH

The Irish Cultural Centre's $30,000 annual drawing will take place this year on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in combination with the annual Christmas Open House. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters and the community at large, it is the center's hope that this year's draw will raise more than $140,000 to be used toward the center's programs and mission.

This year's prizes include one grand prize of $30,000, 10 $1,000 prizes and four $500 prizes. Purchase a ticket for this year's drawing and receive a complimentary individual membership for the center, a $50 value.

Tickets for the drawing are on sale for $100 each. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 781-821-8291 or visit www.irishculture.org.

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Turn Brett Favre Anger/Angst Into A Solid For Charity - Newsradio 620

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 04:00 AM PDT

 

You're going to be seeing and hearing all kinds of stuff in the days ahead about Brett Favre's return to Lambeau as a Minnesota Viking.

It happens November 1st and for a lot of folks, it's a spiffy keen chance to turn a buck, be it by flipping season tickets to selling t-shirts and other swag. Some will want profit, others attention. I question no one's motives. Let the free market decide. It's all good, since free enterprise and capitalism are what grease our economic skids.

If you're looking for something different, though, try this: a Madison guy is selling black Number Four armbands for five bucks a pop. He's turning 100 per cent of the proceeds over to a breast cancer awareness organization.

Spend your cash as you will. I'm just offering up a positive option.

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Volleyball teams will Dig Pink at FPS city meet - HometownLife.com

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 03:45 AM PDT

The color pink will be most prevalent and in vogue Wednesday night at Farmington High School, and it will be on display for a worthy cause.

A "pink-out" is planned for the annual Farmington Public Schools volleyball tournament as a means of raising awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer.

The theme for the event is Dig Pink. All three teams will wear pink as part of their uniforms, and spectators are asked to wear pink as well.

"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a city event seems a good time to do it," North Farmington parent Julie Severson, a primary organizer of the event, said. "It's also a community deal.

"The motto for the event is 'Three schools: one community, one cause,' because it's three high schools in Farmington coming together. That makes it more of an event than a single school or match. Everybody is very enthusiastic and passionate about the idea.

"We'll provide some general breast health information, too. Being a girls sport, it's a good thing to teach young women about; so it all seems to fit."

The primary source of fund-raising will be T-shirt sales. The shirts cost $10, and $4 from each sale will go to Side-out.org, a cancer awareness and prevention organization that also has a volleyball connection.

The T-shirts are available in four colors (black, pink, white or purple) with hot pink lettering. The front reads "Dig Pink — Varsity Volleyball City Meet 2009," and the writing on the back is "3 schools, 1 community, 1 cause" with "FHS, HHS and NFHS" bordering a pink ribbon.

"We're trying to generate sales, so people can wear our T-shirts to the match," Severson said. "If they can't do that, they can just wear pink. Of course, we'd be happy to sell them our T-shirt at the event.

"They're T-shirts anybody can wear to show support for their team or school, for the sport, for the community and for the cause of breast cancer awareness."

One hundred-twenty T-shirts had been pre-ordered as of early last week.
There will be a bake sale, too, and straight-up donations also will be accepted.

"We'd love to raise at least $1,000 or more," Severson said. "It's something we hope to do annually. If we don't get there this year, we'll use this year as a learning curve and figure out more things we can do to raise more next year."

Severson added Farmington parent Laura Petrella, Farmington jayvee coach Kim Sturm and Harrison varsity coach Kathleen Murphy also have helped in organizing the event.

Harrison and Farmington will play at 5:30 p.m. followed by North Farmington and Harrison at approximately 7 p.m., Farmington and North about 8:30 p.m.

Each match will be a best-of-three games, rally-scoring competition. The first two games will go to 25 points, the third if necessary to 15.

"Any time you can help fight cancer or any kind of illness, it's a great idea," North varsity coach Joe Lamagno said. "I think it's fantastic for the student-athletes and the schools. It should be a lot of fun."

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At the Shore Today - Atlantic City Press

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 03:38 AM PDT

Area Halloween attractions

What Are They: Halloween is still a week away, but the area is filled this weekend with spooky events to celebrate the holiday. So, why not check out a haunted hayride, terror-filled walk or even a Halloween-themed carnival to get yourself into the spirit?

What To Expect: Why, a ghoulishly good time, of course.

If You Go: The Cape May Court House Halloween Carnival runs 6 to 9 tonight at Cape May County Museum, 504 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House. The event features food, music, contests, games, children's activities and a tour of the "haunted" Cresse-Holmes House. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 10 and younger. Call 609-465-3535.

In Egg Harbor Township, the "Terror in the Junkyard" Halloween hayride runs 7 to 11 tonight and Saturday night, and until 10 p.m. Sunday at Fleming's Junkyard, 353 Zion Road. Admission for the hayride is $8, the maze is $4 and a combo ticket costs $10.

In Mays Landing, take the "Ghost Host Walking Tour," every half hour tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. It starts at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children. Call 609-625-0805.

Also in Mays Landing, "The Acres of Terror" haunted Halloween walk runs 7 to 11 tonight through Sunday night at Laureldale Fire Company, 2657 Route 50, Mays Landing. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children. Call 609-965-4639.

'Little Shop of Horrors' in Ocean City

What Is It: Enjoy the doomed love connection between flower-shop workers Seymour and Audrey, and his problems with his pet plant Audrey II in the Ocean City Theater Company's production of this horror musical.

What To Expect: The theater company is pulling out all the stops for this production, which features music by the Ocean City Pops and uses four Audrey II puppets to depict the killer plant in its various stages of growth.

If You Go: Performances are 7:30 tonight and Saturday night and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Music Pier, on the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children. Call 609-525-9300.

Casinos

"Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles," Tropicana, Liverpool Club in North Tower, 8:30 p.m. $25. 609-340-4020.

Kozak the Magician, Tropicana, Comedy Stop, 6 p.m., $23 show only, $30 dinner/show package. 609-348-0920.

Lamb of God with Hatebreed, Showboat, House of Blues, 7 p.m. $35. 800-736-1420.

The Pier Shops' Oktoberfest, Caesars, The Pier Shops, 5:30 p.m. $25.

Comedy

Tom Briscoe, Jack Fontana, JJ Ramirez, Borgata, Comedy Club, in the Music Box, 9 p.m., $20.

Kevin Downey Jr., Tommy Blaze, Harry Basil, Tropicana, Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret, in The Quarter, 9 and 11:15 p.m., $26.

Events

Cape May Designer Show House, 511 Franklin St., self-guided tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., $15 adults, $10 children, admission price for MAC members and those with a MAC trolley-tour stub is $10. Show House combination tours with breakfast, lunch and dinner packages available. 609-884-5404.

Halloween Hayrides at Birch Grove Park, haunted hayrides 6:30 to 10 p.m., Northfield, $6 per person. 609-641-3778.

Halloween Carnival, 6 to 9 p.m., Cape May County Museum, 504 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, food, music, contests, games, children's activities, tour of "haunted" Cresse-Holmes House, $12 adults, $5 ages 10 and younger. 609-465-3535.

Nature Center Open House Weekend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, visit Children's Garden, observation tower, light refreshments served, free. 609-898-1884.

Equine workshop "Introduction to Natural Hoof Care," 7 to 9 p.m., Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped, 206 Asbury Road, Egg Harbor Township, conducted by Carrie Christiansen, equine professional and holistic healer, $20, benefits ARCH, reservations recommended but not required. 609-926-2233.

Haunted Hayride, 7 to 10 p.m., Bamber Lakes Fire Company, West Lacey Road, Lacey Township, $5. 609-693-5700.

Kids

Halloween Train, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Historic Smithville, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, $2. 609-748-6160.

"The Magic Pumpkin," 7 p.m., Brownstone Puppet Theater, Historic Smithville Village, 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, $5, $10 includes puppet. 609-652-5750.

Kid-Friendly Haunted House, 4 to 7 p.m., Ocean City Repertory Theater, 908 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, trick or treating, games, prizes, jugglers, face painting, gift bags, $5. Information and reservations 609-231-3263 or www.ocrep.org

Theater

"The Odd Couple," comedy, 8 p.m., Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, Beach Haven, $30 adults, $20 children. 609-492-9477.

"The Butter and Egg Man," comedy, 8 p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, The First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets, Cape May, $28 adults, $23 seniors and those with disabilities and their support companions, $13 students, free for ages 12 and younger. 609-884-5898 or www.eastlynnetheater.org

"Proof," drama, 8 p.m., Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 students. 609-884-1341.

"Dracula," by Atlantic City Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theater in Lower Cape May Regional High School, Route 9, Cape May, $30 adults, $28 seniors, $15 children. www.acballet.org

"Triumph of Love," musical comedy, 8 p.m., The Shaken Not Stirred Players at Eagle Theater, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 ages 12 and younger. 609-704-5012.

Nature

Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon's Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center, Lily Lake, Cape May Point: free hawk-identification miniworkshops, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and monarch-tagging demos, 2 p.m., at Cape May Point State Park. 609-861-0700.

Cape May Point State Park, bird walk 9 a.m., free. 609-884-2159.

Nightlife

32 Degrees Luxe Lounge, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - DJ Rico, 10 p.m.

A Dam Good Sports Bar, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770 - House DJ, 10 p.m.

Ballyhoos, Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611 - DJ, 9 p.m.

Barista's Coffee House, 68 Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway Township, 609-568-5519 - The Michael Pedicin Quartet, 7 p.m.

Bernardi's Restaurant and Lounge, 140 E. Wheat Road, Vineland 856-696-1461 - DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.

Blue Martini, Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000 - DJ FX and DJ Danski, 10 p.m.

Blue Marlin, 200 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township, 609-748-5000 - Live DJ, 10:30 p.m.

Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 - Tom Moran, 5 p.m.; Matt Roach, 7 p.m.

The Boiler Room, Congress Hall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Dane Anthony, 9 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 - A.C. Jazz Band, 8 p.m.

Boogie Nights, Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378 - '70s and '80s Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Brain Church, 129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738 - Ryan Quinn and Robert Price, 7 p.m.

The Brown Room, Congress Hall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Ann Oswald and Don Shaw, 8 p.m.

Bulldog's Bar and Grill, 743 White Horse Pike, Cologne, 609-965-4433 - DJ Dance Party hosted by J2 Productions, 10 p.m.

Casbah Night Club, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - DJ Jordan Williams, 10:30 p.m.

Club Worship, Showboat, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700 - Carnival Nights with DJ Christian Camejo, Salsa Dancing with Arlin, 9 p.m.

Cuba Libre, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - Late Night Latin Floorshow, 10 p.m.

DiOrio's Circle Cafe, MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-927-6111 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Dog Tooth Bar and Grill, 100 E. Taylor Ave., Wildwood, 609-522-8383 - Name That Tune with Bill Caterini, 8 p.m.

The Ebbitt Room and The Virginia Hotel, Congress Hall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Paul Sottile, 6:30 p.m.

Ego, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - Pink Angels Night with The Angels, hors d'oeuvres, specialty pink drinks, silent auction, Pink Jack game at 8 p.m., hosted by WAYV-FM 95.1's Diane Mitchell and WZXL-FM 100.7's Michael James, guests encouraged to wear pink, proceeds go to breast-cancer foundations and awareness, 7:30 p.m.

Firewaters, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699 - DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.

Foundation Room, Showboat, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700 - DJ Too Tall, 9 p.m.

Formica Brothers Bakery, 200 N. Tilton Road, Kensington Square Shopping Center, Northfield, 609-646-6565 - Live music, 7 p.m.

Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544 - Live rock music, 7 p.m.

Fuel House Coffee Co., Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400 - DJ Radio's Open Mic and Talent Showcase, 6 p.m.

Game On!, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Goodnight Irene's, 2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-3861 - DJ Joey Mollo, 10 p.m.

Hibiscus, Longport Avenue, Somers Point, 609-926-9400 - Boardwalk Baby with live Zumba demo, 8 p.m.

Irish Pub, 164 St. James Place, Atlantic City, 609-344-9063 - DJ Fran, 9 p.m.

Jezebel's, Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000 - The Union, 9 p.m.

JP Prime, 206 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-4141 - Cigar Dinner with three-course meal and cigars, cocktail hour, 6 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m., $125 per person, reservations required.

JR's Tavern, 650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853 - Live music, 10 p.m.

Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655 - Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.

Ma France Creperie, 506 Ninth St., Ocean City, 609-399-9955 - Music night, 6 p.m.

Mangia by the Greens, 3016 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, 609-926-3900 - DJ, 8 p.m.

Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051 - Gene Cortopassi, 6:30 p.m.

Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363 - George Mesterhazy, 5:30 p.m.

mixx, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - DJ Devera, 10 p.m.

Mountain Sports Bar, Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000 - DJ Dave, 9 p.m.

mur.mur, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Party hosted by R&B star Keri Hilson, with music by DJs Castro and Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200 - Ravioli Shanker, 9 p.m.

The Pool, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 609-441-5233 - The Pool After Dark with DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.

Providence, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - DJ Nyse and DJ Rob Lo, 10 p.m.

The Rail, 1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245 - Keith Hickman, 9 p.m.

Ram's Head Inn, White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700 - Johnny Arnett, 5 p.m.

Sea Oaks Golf Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, 609-296-2656 - House DJ, 9 p.m.

Sofia, 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111 - Live music, 8 p.m.

Steve and Cookie's, 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163 - Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.

Teplitzky's, Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City, 800-548-3030 - Live DJs, 9 p.m.

Testa's Good Guys Pub, 5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926 - DJ Dance Party with DJ Sonny, 10 p.m.

Toad Fish Bar & Grill, 222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Bridgeton, 856-455-1300 - DJ Greg Fink, 9:30 p.m.

Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535 - DJ Steve-O, 7 p.m.

Towne Tavern, 694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474 - Static Addiction, 9 p.m.

Tre Figlio Restaurant, 500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303 - Live piano player, 7 p.m.

The Watering Hole, Weymouth Road, Mays Landing, 609-334-7529 - The Northbound Train, 10 p.m.

The Wave, Trump Marina, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511 - DJ/VJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m.

Xhibition Bar, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 800-242-7724 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

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Pink’ quilt show promotes breast cancer awareness - Kansas State Collegian

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 04:07 AM PDT

There is a new shade of pink abounding on the walls of the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research in Chalmers Hall for the rest of October.

In promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Konza Prairie Quilters Guild is featuring a "Think Pink" quilt show at the center. Quilts and other handmade items with pink highlights hung on the walls during October.

The main volunteers for the project are Mickey Chance-Reay, guild member and assistant professor in the Women's Studies Program and secondary education, and guild member Charlotte Herr, along with Charlotte's husband, Chuck.

The guild consists of campus and local women. It was established in 1978 to promote the making of quilts, stimulate interest in quilts and provide educational programs, according to the cancer center's Web site.

Marcia Locke, public relations and outreach coordinator of the center, said the quilts, which range from machine-sewn designs with pink Powercats and flowers to hand-stitched designs of pink ribbons and stars, add something else to Chalmers Hall.

Locke said some of the quilts are brand new and several quilts were even donated by grandmothers from the Konza Prairie Quilters Guild.

"Just the details put in handmade quilts are amazing," she said. "The quilts really brighten up the office."

Locke said the quilts also help brighten the center, which she finds to be an incredible spot on the K-State campus.

The center does many things through its research, and the quilt show helps people become aware K-State has a cancer research center.

Rob Denell, university distinguished professor of biology and director of the center, said it is great to have the quilt show because it brings more visitors to the center.

"It's always gratifying for us that the quilters guild is thinking about the center and wants to raise cancer awareness," Denell said. "It's delightful for them to help us in our role in the fight.

"I am pleased to have the quilt show here all month along because it is in a common effort to raise breast cancer awareness."

Denell, who has been in the Division of Biology since 1973 and a part of cancer research since 1983, encouraged all students to visit the center, talk to people and check out the quilts.

The exhibit may be viewed by the public between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.

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