Virginia L. Miller Nov 20, 2009
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery in December 1968, her son, Bill Smith in December 1990, and a brother, Marshall Billings. Return to: | . (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy Nov 8, 2009
"He's got a strong arm. He's got good range and he's got power," Twins general manager Bill Smith said. "He had a bad year this year. We've talked to a lot of people and we have a lot of opinions in our organization. We're all on board that this was a good acquisition for us.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Cortland 'D' stops TCNJ Nov 1, 2009
Cortland's Anthony Guiliano contributed 19 yards on five carries and a 4-yard touchdown pass to sophomore fullback Bill Smith -- all in the Wildcat formation. NEW JERSEY WEATHER Newark, NJ. (NJ.com -- Times)
Eddy, Capel Honored by Moore Foundation Oct 25, 2009
Previous winners attending the banquet were John Dempsey (2004), Bill Smith (2005), Patsy Bonsal (2006), Morris (2007), Jimmy Garner (2007) and Jean Souweine (2008). Moore County Community Foundation offers two principal services to the county. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Miners Prepare For Red Devil Matchup Friday Night Oct 15, 2009
Some of the team players were Joe Davis, James McKinnish, Bill Smith, Bill Gillispie, Bill Farris, Jimmy Williams, J.W. Manley, Ray Lamb, Jack Douglas, Billy Thompson, Bob Manley, Clyde Johnson, Bill Ivey, Arlie Powell, Harce Woods, and Lowell Holton, Douglas said. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. at the new Emory C. Lamb Stadium Frank S. Battle Field. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Twins Complete Comeback, Beat Tigers 6-5 In 12th Oct 7, 2009
"We were dead and buried a couple times, and our team just kept coming back," Twins general manager Bill Smith said. NOTES: This was the ninth tiebreaker game in baseball history, and the third straight year with a 163rd game. (Click2Houston, TX)
Twins to sign Dominican Sano for $3.15M bonus Sep 30, 2009
Twins general manager Bill Smith declined comment to AP.. If Sano's contract holds, he will have earned the highest bonus for a player from Latin American -- outside of Cuba -- this year, and he will have received the second highest bonus ever for a Dominican amateur player. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Hatchery keeps river healthy (1) Sep 21, 2009
Bill Smith, the Mokelumne Fish Hatchery manager, holds one of the biggest salmon of the day as he sorts salmon from the fish loader. (/News-Sentinel). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Town wants out of contract Sep 3, 2009
" Bill Smith wrote on Sep 1, 2009 10:45 PM:" Will you look at this. "I knew it". (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
• Cuts needed to pass Minidoka Co. budget Aug 25, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Privacy concerns arise over student data Aug 24, 2009
Parents can request their information be taken off the list, says Bill Smith, a district spokesman. In Dublin, Ohio, James Ash unsuccessfully sued the suburban Columbus school district last year after contact information about his child was shared with outside groups, says lawyer Gregory Peterson. (USA Today)
'Cash for Clunkers' Ends Monday Aug 22, 2009
"We're glad to know what the deadline is rather than just not knowing," dealer Bill Smith said Friday afternoon, adding that he has received a lot of phone calls and that he anticipates a big weekend. The way the program is designed, dealers give the discount up front to clients and then must submit a lengthy application to the government to be reimbursed. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Finalists chosen for commission seat Aug 19, 2009
The committee narrowed the candidates down to Pat Hansen of Avon, Bill Smith of the Deer Lodge area and Donna Young from Elliston, Commissioner Ralph Mannix said. Jones was a Republican and therefore the committee turned to her party to submit a short list, Mannix said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Vick Asks Public for Second Chance With Eagles Aug 15, 2009
Bill Smith, founder of Main Line Animal Rescue in the Philadelphia suburbs, said the group will be renting three billboards near the Eagles' stadium blasting the signing of Vick. Smith said he was stunned while listening to Vick at the news conference. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Family, fun, food & action; Ranch Rodeo now in record books Aug 14, 2009
Junior class: 1st place, Kris Wilson; 2nd place, Tim Washington; 3rd place, Bill Smith. Senior class: 1st place, Chance O Neal; 2nd place, Bill Smith; 3rd place, Dustin Self. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Twins beat deadline, acquire SS Cabrera from A's Aug 1, 2009
Twins general manager Bill Smith traded Class A infielder Tyler Ladendorf for Cabrera and cash. "Seems like they were working hard upstairs," said closer Joe Nathan, one of the three All-Stars who recently pined for action from the front office. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Crede, Gomez, Harris lead Twins over Brewers Jun 24, 2009
"I called (Twins GM) Bill Smith the other day and told him not to come to the park until 3 o'clock today. I told him Joe Mauer didn't need to come until Friday," Melvin joked. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said RHP Luis Ayala got his wish when the team designated him for assignment. (Anchorage Daily News)
12 comments May 16, 2009
Holder Bars Hill Briefings on Gitmo Terrorists; House Vote on $94 Billion Today - HUMAN EVENTS. Holder Bars Hill Briefings on Gitmo Terrorists; House Vote on $94 Billion Today by 05/14/2009. (Human Events Online)
Holder Bars Hill Briefings on Gitmo Terrorists; House Vote on $94 Billion Today May 15, 2009
Wolf to Holder: Define Terrorist. sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder yesterday asking him to define his meaning of the word terrorist. (Human Events Online)
Farmers: Swine flu sunk pork sales May 14, 2009
Bill Smith of Smith-Healy Farms Inc. in Statesboro, which produces about 40,000 pigs a year, said prices for his hogs have fallen about 25 percent since the outbreak. Smith and other hog farmers already were suffering because of higher feed costs driven by a surge in oil prices last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More-comfortable Mauer could be worth much more May 13, 2009
He s a great teammate, and we re counting on him to make a huge impact on our club in the months to come, general manager Bill Smith, refusing to comment on the contract situation. Shapiro also declined. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tamil protests: Free speech or illegal outrage? May 12, 2009
Bill Smith from The Wilds of the GTA, Canada writes: I don't think the Tamil community is winning friends and influencing people by blocking traffic on major roads in downtown Toronto and the Gardiner Expressway. Seeing a sea of Tamil Tiger flags pretty much lost any sympathy I have for their ethinc group's plight back home. (Globe and Mail)
Rio Rancho Public Schools Volunteer of the Year named May 11, 2009
Other nominees, who were their sites Volunteers of the Year, are Pat Delgado, Cielo Azul Elementary; Denise Romero, Colinas del Norte Elementary; Val Hawn, Enchanted Hills Elementary; Bill Smith, Ernest Stapleton Elementary; Becky Farley, Maggie Cordova Elementary; Elizabeth Jacome, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary; Debi Fillion, Puesta del Sol Elementary; Cathy Fairhurst, Rio Rancho Elementary; Christine Holland, Sandia Vista Elementary; Sabrina Abeyta, Vista Grande Elementary; Jennifer... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
2009 James Beard Foundation Awards Winners Announced May 5, 2009
America's Classics: Arnold's Country Kitchen (Owners: Jack and Rose Arnold, Nashville, TN); Breitbach's Country Dining (Owner: Mike Breitbach, Sherrill, IA); Mustache Bill's Diner (Owner: Bill Smith, Barnegat Light, NJ); Totonno's (Owner: Lawrence Ciminieri, Brooklyn, NY); Yank Sing (Owner: Vera Chan-Waller, San Francisco, CA). Humanitarian of the Year: Feeding America. (PR Newswire)
Search Continues for Airline Service Apr 15, 2009
He serves on the task force along with retired Gen. Bob Springer; Bill Smith; Chris Jordan; Caleb Miles, president and CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau; Patrick Coughlin, president of the Chamber of Commerce; and Ray Ogden, executive director of Partners in Progress. It is a tough time to be recruiting an airline, and Bingham is realistic enough to admit that he doesn't expect to land passenger service for at least a year. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Mr. 1.000 Jose Morales catches on with the Twins Apr 7, 2009
We wanted to give him the chance, general manager Bill Smith said last week. He s a good fit with Mike Redmond. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ted KeithINSIDE BASEBALL Mar 26, 2009
Prognosis: The initial problem for the Twins was finding out exactly what was wrong with their 25-year-old All-Star backstop (GM Bill Smith told MLB.com that it was "not a common ailment among players"). The new problem is finding out when the two-time AL batting champion will be back on the field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Road bill has perks for political donors Mar 22, 2009
It is unusual to include specific projects in this type of legislation, which sets the budget and policies for the Transportation Department; indeed, a similar bill Smith introduced in 2008 had no such list. The plan sailed through the House but has met resistance in the Senate, which has its own transportation bill that does not specify projects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Security book chapter: The Truth About Identity Theft Mar 20, 2009
The Truth About Identity Theft, explains how easy it really is to hack a password (Search Security, MA)
Status quo situation inhumane Mar 15, 2009
Bill Smith wrote on Mar 12, 2009 9:11 AM:" Most horse lovers give their horses medications to keep them healthy and pain free. Read what it says on they label. DO NOT GIVE TO ANIMALS INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. Sending an animal to slaughter with these medications in it system is a violation of federal law. Pro slaughter people what is it do you take proper care of your animals and then admit that you are criminals when you take them to slaughter or are you just saying you don't take proper... (Missoulian, MT)
Ben ReiterINSIDE BASEBALL Mar 12, 2009
"I hope people pick us fifth again," says GM Bill Smith, but that's unlikely to happen, not after last year's run and with the Central featuring no clear-cut superpower. In fact, the Twins should probably be viewed as a favorite within the division -- but that doesn't make any difference to them, says right fielder. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lady Wolves in semis Mar 5, 2009
The Lady Warriors, coached by Bill Smith, were led by Hannah Lee with 18 points. Mystee Dale followed with 17 points. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Daytona cleanup crew finding success Mar 4, 2009
Another, Bill Smith, a hotel night auditor and desk clerk for 28 years, is taking classes at Daytona State College through its Fresh Start for Men program ... Of those, Guy Jones chose to leave after making a little money at the Speedway, Presha was kicked out for drinking, though he is considered a success for finding a job, and Bill Smith left to pursue a career. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Endless game of Dodge ball Mar 1, 2009
"6. Pudge Rodriguez, free agent catcher - The Astros had some interest, but owner Drayton McLane isn't going to ante up until he exhausts every cheaper option in the organization. Rodriguez will get a chance to display his skills in the World Baseball Classic for Puerto Rico. While he's considered a good teammate and still a good backstop, Rodriguez is not considered the mentoring type, which is one reason teams with younger catchers have shied away. The Marlins still appear the best fit.7.... (Boston Globe)
Camp tour: Twins Feb 25, 2009
"To miss the first 10 days of spring training ... he timed it perfectly. He lets me do all this, then he'll roll right in and play in all the games. It's like he's ... "On scholarship," Mauer deadpanned, completing Redmond's joke from the next locker with the impeccable timing of a stand-up comic. It will not be a laughing matter if Mauer is not at full strength as the Twins' April 6 opener against Seattle approaches. But right now, they don't see the situation becoming that dire. "He had a long... (CBS News)
1993? You cannot be serious ... Feb 25, 2009
A beat writers perspective. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Focus in Legislature now on lottery scholarships Feb 23, 2009
The proposal is a revised version of a bill Smith pushed two years ago requiring attorney fees to be paid by a defendant if a plaintiff "substantially" prevails in an FOI lawsuit. Unlike her previous measure, which was rejected by a House panel in 2007, her latest proposal would not allow courts to force state agencies to pay attorneys' fees in FOI cases. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Twins land 3B Joe Crede Feb 22, 2009
General manager Bill Smith and assistant GM Rob Antony negotiated off and on with Crede's agent, Scott Boras, for more than two months without reaching a deal. So when the Twins reported to Fort Myers this week, it appeared the team would stick to a plan of using Brendan Harris and Brian Buscher in a platoon at third base. (MSNBC -- Sports)
David Mirvish Books to close Feb 19, 2009
Bill Smith from The Wilds of the GTA, Canada writes: Say it isn't so, DM Books closing. Chalk another one up to the big boxes and their bland selection. (Globe and Mail)
Three to see: Mr. Bohjalian Feb 17, 2009
MURDER, SHE WRITES Mystery writer S.J. Rozan, author of the P.I. series featuring Lydia Chin and Bill Smith, is back after seven years with "The Shanghai Moon." She'll read from her work tonight at 5:30 at Redbones, 55 Chester St., Davis Square, Somerville. THE PLAYS ARE THE THINGS Harvard professor Marjorie Garber, a sweeping intellectual in an iPhone world, will close the drawing-room doors to discuss her latest book, "Shakespeare and Modern Culture," tonight at 7:30 at the Harvard Book Store,... (Boston Globe)
Races run in the family - Celeste Davis follows in her father’s dogsled tracks Feb 13, 2009
The daughter of legendary musher Bill Smith of Deer Lodge, Davis took fifth place in the Race to the Sky last year, only the second race of her career ... Bill Smith was already a veteran musher when he finished fourth in the precursor to Race to the Sky, the Governor s Cup Gold West, in 1982. (Missoulian, MT)
Beer fans line up for Kate the Great Feb 10, 2009
From left, Bill Smith, David Chasse, Insub Chang, Jeff Hodgdon, Peter Broom and Ed Karjala arrived at 7 a.m. and waited in line at the Portsmouth Brewery for over six hours to get a taste of the brewery's Kate the Great Russian Imperial Stout. Karjala was the first customer to receive a bottle of the award-winning brew. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
