Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial in Pa. Nov 8, 2009
"To turn earth makes this real," said Patrick White, vice president of the families group. His cousin, Louis "Joey" Nacke II, died on the plane. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Reluctant author joins honoured list of White winners Nov 7, 2009
BEVERLEY FARMER hesitated before accepting the Patrick White Literary Award, which she felt ''was filled with ambiguities ... The Patrick White judges, chaired by Michael Costigan, said Farmer ''is not a prolific writer but rather an intense, meditative and gifted stylist Her writing has continued to surprise with its increasing diversity, and its exploration of the relationships between life and art, reality and representation, self, myth and memory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Flight 93 groundbreaking date set Oct 27, 2009
Arlen Specter and Rendell were in Somerset on Feb. 20 to sign a letter of commitment to building the first phase of the memorial by the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jai to face $400 theft charge Oct 21, 2009
Paul Knobel, a fan of the Nobel prize-winning author Patrick White, has made a modest deposit into a trust fund he plans to use to purchase the Centennial Park home of the late writer. Two bookcases that White once owned, and which may have been in his study, were bought by Knobel for $115 when the contents of the house were sold in 2004. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Neddy's wife rages at Roger Oct 16, 2009
SEAN NICHOLLS AND EMILY DUNN. It is turning into a bumper year for books about crooks, with Mick Gatto, Roberta Williams and Roger Rogerson so far scribbling memoirs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Australians: Origins to Eureka Oct 15, 2009
The historic story stands in fascinating contradiction to the version(s) later told by Fraser and translated into national mythology by Patrick White and Sidney Nolan. Graham's story illustrates a theme that Keneally introduces in his opening chapter: "that Australia is the continent of exotics and grotesques". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Winners of Nobel Prize in literature since 1960 Oct 8, 2009
1973: Patrick White, British-born Australian. 1972: Heinrich Boell, West Germany. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Anthology of Australian history launched Oct 8, 2009
A collaboration six years in the making, it includes literary pieces from well known authors such as Peter Carey, Patrick White, the poetry of Henry Lawson, rocker Nick Cave and Judith Wright. A speech by former prime minister Paul Keating, a memoir by Germaine Greer and a few works of Barry Humphries, a la Dame Edna Everage, are also among the more than 500 pieces by 300 authors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Charleston boys place 2nd in Mattoon Invite Sep 25, 2009
Patrick White came up and had his best race of the year. Neoga was led by freshman Travis Walk, who finished with a time of 18:01. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A bevy of Belvoir talent to celebrate director's farewell Sep 22, 2009
A Patrick White play. A remount of the epic Cloudstreet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Svonavec property acquired, but purchase price still in dispute Sep 3, 2009
Patrick Svonavec, attorney for Svonavec Inc., said he expects to take years fighting government attorneys based on other eminent domain cases he has researched (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sharks deal Ehrhoff, Lukowich Aug 29, 2009
They also acquired 20-year-old center Patrick White and 22-year-old defenseman Daniel Rahimi, two players who could contribute to the team down the road. General manager Doug Wilson did not preclude making another deal before camp opens Sept. 13, although he said he wouldn't rush into anything. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
WVU's Brown out to escape White's shadow Aug 28, 2009
"How would we sit Patrick White down to play him? It's like that pitcher who's good enough to be a starter, but he's on a staff where he's a middle reliever. That's just the way it is.". Brown has started twice in his career when White was injured, but he hasn't had any regular work for WVU, which expects its quarterback to be a running threat. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rose garden living tribute to heroes Aug 2, 2009
The Remember Me Rose Garden Flight 93 will cover 15 acres, donated by the Families of Flight 93. The area was dedicated Saturday while the opening date is Sept. 11, 2011. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
More than 1,000 acres obtained for national memorial Aug 2, 2009
The NPS now owns 1,030 acres, Patrick White, co-chairman of the task force, announced on Saturday. It will own an additional 400 acres by the next meeting in three months. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Agreement near for Flight 93 property Jul 31, 2009
Patrick White, vice president of the Families of Flight 93, said Thursday that the National Park Service and the owners of the Rollock Corp. a company that purchases scrap metal, are close to reaching an agreement. The Families of Flight 93 have not been part of those negotiations, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Art's odd couple Jun 16, 2009
Regular guests included artists John Peart and James Gleeson, sculptor Robert Klippel and novelist Patrick White, notorious for making enemies easily. "He loved to play get the guest," Watters concedes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hingham High awards and scholarships Jun 4, 2009
Patrick White Foundation Scholarship: Ashley Goldstein. Loading commenting interface. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Department misses unofficial deadline to file for eminent domain May 30, 2009
Department spokesman Andrew Ames said on Friday that he doesn t know when it will be filed (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Flight 93 commission vacancies to be filled by August May 27, 2009
County Commissioner Pamela Tokar-Ickes and Stonycreek Township Supervisor Gregory A. Walker resigned separately from the advisory commission earlier this month because they opposed using eminent domain to acquire private property at the Flight 93 memorial site (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Blooms' day: writer doffs hat to White May 25, 2009
Honoured Nicki Bloom says Patrick White changed her life ... Her excitement was due to being named the recipient of the 2008 Patrick White Playwrights' Award, which was announced on Saturday ... Clare Morgan was a judge of the Patrick White Playwrights' Award. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Flight 93 ride seeks to raise $250,000 for memorial May 22, 2009
Daily American Online - Flight 93 ride seeks to raise 250,000 for memorial. Ken Nacke, brother of passenger Louis Joey Nacke II, is organizing the motorcycle ride from Newark International Airport to San Francisco. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Park Service seeks to condemn land May 8, 2009
Phil Sheridan, a spokesman for the Park Service, said in a press release on Thursday that the Park Service is requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice file land condemnation proceedings in U.S. District Court (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Homeless man rescues teen, gets baseball tickets as reward May 7, 2009
I did my best,' Winnipeg man explains when called a hero for pulling boy from chilly waters. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- National)
950 acres of land transferred to NPS May 3, 2009
The closing will be held next week, White said. The signing occurred during the joint meeting of the Flight 93 Memorial Task Force and the Flight 93 Advisory Commission. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Kasich to run for Ohio Gov.... May 2, 2009
Ohio: John Kasich filing for guv today: The Swamp. Posted May 1, 2009 12:15 PM. (The Drudge Report)
A sense of place Apr 28, 2009
"There's a respect for the arts in my family and there were always tonnes and tonnes of books around the house. I read all the Russian novels and Patrick White when I was a teenager." Mills is re-reading White's Voss, "and I'm loving it. White was funny - people forget that about him.". She began writing her own book alternating between May and Grace's voices, but settled on writing almost entirely in May's voice; an interesting choice given Mills has more the restless soul of a Grace. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Inconsistent flood warnings criticized Apr 19, 2009
From Saturday's Globe and Mail. April 18, 2009 at 1:58 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
Harper promotes transport hub in Manitoba Apr 16, 2009
Area mayor questions wisdom of CentrePort plan in region frequently flooded. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Dark tales dominate theatre's next stage Apr 15, 2009
COMEDY and light theatre usually attract audiences during an economic downturn but the judges of this year's Patrick White Playwrights' Award have recognised dark and brooding works. The Sydney Theatre Company announced the six finalists chosen from 143 entries for the $20,000 prize yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mason comes through for Blues Apr 15, 2009
He was taken 27th overall in 2007, two picks after the Canucks drafted University of Minnesota centre Patrick White, who is a fledgling prospect, at best. The injury list Winger Paul Kariya and defencemen Eric Brewer and Erik Johnson. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
White lightning, anyone? Apr 12, 2009
Everything I learned about special teams and the punting game came from him, so I know the Belichick bloodlines and I know what kind of brains Bill Belichick has," Stewart said. "Bill Belichick knows exactly what he'd do with someone like Patrick White. He finds a way to put the ball in the hands of a winner. (Boston Globe)
Injured Saskatchewan architect removed from life support Apr 9, 2009
After being shot on Honduran island, man decides to refuse treatment instead of living as quadriplegic. From Thursday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Praise floods in for Canadian inventor Apr 8, 2009
com: Praise floods in for inventor of sandbag machine. Praise floods in for inventor of sandbag machine. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Conference season approaches for area baseball teams Apr 1, 2009
Other seniors are Zach Rich, Bruce Savard, Shull and Patrick White. Cumberland. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Receding Red River breaches Fargo dike Mar 30, 2009
Globe and Mail Update. March 29, 2009 at 11:46 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
Volunteers armies brace for Red River's rising Mar 25, 2009
com: Armies of volunteers brace for Red River's rising. Armies of volunteers brace for Red River's rising. (Globe and Mail)
British MP vows legal action after being barred from Canada Mar 22, 2009
With a report from Patrick White in Winnipeg. (). (Globe and Mail -- National)
Never far from home Mar 21, 2009
The actor was in the first Belvoir St season, Patrick White's Signal Driver, directed by Armfield ... " Like many of her acting peers, including Geoffrey Rush, Gillian Jones, Max Cullen, Ralph Cotterill and John Gaden, Walker is essentially a theatre animal with the seemingly effortless knack of drawing the audience's gaze to her. Her laconic, economical and maverick acting has been as much in evidence in the theatre as in film, including such characters as Alice Dalton in Bliss, Aunt Morag in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Flight 93 memorial gets $5.5 million more Mar 12, 2009
Flight 93 memorial gets 5. I am pleased to announce this funding which will bring us closer to dedicating a national memorial to remind people of what heroism was involved in the day that America was attacked, U.S. Sen. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Saskatchewan farmers battle infestation of insidious boars Mar 12, 2009
From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. March 11, 2009 at 4:41 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- National)
How the mental health system failed Vince Li Mar 8, 2009
From Saturday's Globe and Mail. March 6, 2009 at 10:39 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
Li fled psychiatric treatment in 2004 Mar 5, 2009
From Thursday's Globe and Mail. March 4, 2009 at 9:35 PM EST. (Globe and Mail)
Court hears of voices, fear, rage Mar 4, 2009
com: Court hears of voices, fear and rage as it weighs question of responsibility. Court hears of voices, fear and rage as it weighs question of responsibility. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Ahenakew found not guilty Feb 24, 2009
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Locksley plans to keep New Mexico grounded Feb 23, 2009
Steve Slaton, Patrick White and have been a part of the current streak, which started in 2005. Hawaii has gone the longest without a 1,000-yard running back. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hell hath no indifference like Mother Nature scorned Feb 12, 2009
("Your country is of great subtlety," said Voss, the eponymous anti-hero of the Patrick White novel. "It is a pity that you huddle.") If we Australians huddle, it is because the bush is a fearsome place, which we should always respect - but don't, until we are dealt a painful reminder. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
It's a slippery situation for cold-loving Winnipeggers Feb 11, 2009
From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. February 10, 2009 at 10:32 PM EST. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Flight 93 family plans to complete airplane’s scheduled route Feb 10, 2009
Flight 93 family plans to complete airplane s scheduled route. Ken Nacke, his brother, spoke about the upcoming ride at Saturday s joint meeting of the Flight 93 Memorial Task Force and the Flight 93 Advisory Commission. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Winnipeg fuming as bear spray becomes weapon of choice Feb 10, 2009
"Most people can't aim under that kind of pressure." Patrick White. (). (Globe and Mail)
Woman, 60, gives birth to twins — and debate Feb 8, 2009
com: Woman, 60, gives birth to twins and ethics debate. Woman, 60, gives birth to twins and ethics debate. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Flight 93 reps thankful for Svonavec land Feb 8, 2009
Patrick White, co-chair of the Flight 93 Task Force and buyers agent for the Families of Flight 93, thanked people in the National Park Service, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice. They represent the highest standards of public service, he said, with the agreement reached at 11:15 p.m. Jan. 16. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
