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Erickson to lead Side Lake's Fourth procession - Hibbing Daily Tribune

Posted: 03 Jul 2016 04:06 AM PDT

Hibbing Daily Tribune

Erickson to lead Side Lake's Fourth procession Hibbing Daily Tribune “It never occurred to me,” he said. The Half-Fast Marching Band still plays every year and invites all — talented or not — banner carriers, pot and pan players, horn players, cow bell ringers or fun seekers to join. Erickson's daughter, Sue Gielen ...

Anti-Free Speech Laws Force Right-wing Activists Into Hiding Abroad - Breitbart News

Posted: 03 Jul 2016 02:22 AM PDT

Breitbart News

Anti-Free Speech Laws Force Right-wing Activists Into Hiding Abroad Breitbart News ... our church bells fall silent for want of priests”. Journalist Nicolas Henin, who was held hostage by ISIS in Syria from 2013 to 2014 “discovered this to his cost” according to Le Monde. In February Henin filed a complaint against a “foul article ...

Parish church's award-winning floral display - Sleaford Today

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 11:39 PM PDT

Sleaford Today

Parish church's award-winning floral display Sleaford Today Entitled 'Open Church' and created by Karen Barnes and a team of Interflora florists, the floral installation stood at over five metres tall, reflecting the elegant architecture of a church's exterior and interior, inspired by the firm's local St Denys ...

The Next Page: Bells of distinction at Southminster Presbyterian Church - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 09:03 PM PDT

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Next Page: Bells of distinction at Southminster Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The bells were dedicated Oct. 5, 2002, his first day on the job. While the bells were regularly rung after that for practices and services, the first “peal” — a complex pattern of ringing that Mr. Morrison said may involve “5,000 different ...

Glossop, Derbys

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 04:00 PM PDT

Manchester, Barlow Moor, Gr Man

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 04:00 PM PDT

Message in a bottle - The Statesman

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 03:44 PM PDT

The Statesman

Message in a bottle The Statesman A 173-year-old time capsule and granite foundation stone of Singapore's oldest Catholic Church have been unearthed, in what experts describe as a “rare discovery”. Contractors ... Contractors chanced upon the artefacts after a pediment below the ... and more »

New Eagle Scouts in Utah Valley for July 3 - Daily Herald

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 02:09 PM PDT

New Eagle Scouts in Utah Valley for July 3 Daily Herald Spencer Bartholomew, 16, of Springville. Helped at the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum by taking down pictures, moving large artifacts, repairing walls, prepping and repainting them, and then cleaning and rehanging pictures. Dalin Arave, 16, of Lehi.

The history of King and Church - Toronto Sun

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 11:55 AM PDT

Toronto Sun

The history of King and Church Toronto Sun The first set of bells was installed in 1865 with the present set of 12 change-ringing bells installed in 1997. This intersection also has an interesting transportation heritage. The very first city streetcar route travelled through the intersection ...

Hidden Gems: The Church of 8 Wheels - KQED

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 08:39 AM PDT

KQED	Hidden Gems: The Church of 8 Wheels KQED As he pulls it, the church bell on the other end chimes and resonates across this central San Francisco neighborhood. It's 7 o'clock on a Friday night. Then the music begins. But instead of hearing hymns, I hear disco. That's because I'm at the Church ...

Free outdoor carillon bells concert series at Norwich University - WCAX

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 05:28 AM PDT

Free outdoor carillon bells concert series at Norwich University WCAX Guests are also invited to tour the bell tower and view a demonstration of the instrument. A full list of performances will be up on our website. Also, on Monday, Eva McKend learns how to play the carillon and delves into the special history of the bells. and more »

Spirits lifted by bells ringing - Hastings and St. Leonards Observer

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 05:05 AM PDT

Spirits lifted by bells ringing Hastings and St. Leonards Observer I am told it was quite fortuitous that the bells of All Saints Church, Old Town, not often rung, were pealing merrily last Friday morning. It was a separate event, not connected with the main news of the day. Yet my spirits were much uplifted by the ... and more »

Kidderminster youngsters in fine voice to support hospice - Evesham Journal

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 04:20 AM PDT

Evesham Journal

Kidderminster youngsters in fine voice to support hospice Evesham Journal PUPILS from a Kidderminster primary school hit the high notes and helped raise money for charity with a performance at the Town Hall. A Choir from St Ambrose School entertained family and friends with songs such as Skyfall, Let It Go and Roar during ...

House Beautiful: Grounded by stone in Cowichan - Times Colonist

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 02:44 AM PDT

Times Colonist

House Beautiful: Grounded by stone in Cowichan Times Colonist On this day, Naomi was wearing a mother-of-pearl pendant, moonstone ring and iridescent labradorite earrings. The Kunerts have collected materials from local riverbeds and B.C. quarries, as well as farther afield, from places such as California and ...

Bellringers' salute to war hero predecessors - The Courier

Posted: 02 Jul 2016 12:44 AM PDT

The Courier

Bellringers' salute to war hero predecessors The Courier Dundee Society of Bellringers played a heartfelt “quarter peel” in commemoration of 11 historical members of the club who fought and survived the bloody battle. Members of the ... “It means we can link the ringers of 100 years ago with the ringers of ...

Garfield: quicker than a day trip and just as fun - MyStatesman.com

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 10:26 PM PDT

MyStatesman.com

Garfield: quicker than a day trip and just as fun MyStatesman.com It might not quite merit the label “day trip.” Perhaps “jaunt” or “outing” better describes hopping in the car and driving about 30 minutes from Central Austin to a stretch around Texas 71 known as Garfield. There, visitors can stop at a lovely church ...

Tseitlin, Gerpe, Farmer: an impressive musical trio - San Diego Jewish World

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 06:48 PM PDT

San Diego Jewish World

Tseitlin, Gerpe, Farmer: an impressive musical trio San Diego Jewish World There was a jig-like tune in the violin and an interesting pizzicato section, all following the storyline of the well-regulated Dutch village, disrupted by the outsider, a fiddler, who climbed the bell tower, attacked the belfry-man and rang the bell ...

Tower tender has tender spot in his heart for clockworks - Worcester Telegram

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 05:36 PM PDT

Worcester Telegram

Tower tender has tender spot in his heart for clockworks Worcester Telegram when it didn't dutifully chime. In addition to Webster, Mr. Vassale said he continues to take care of clock towers in Lunenburg, Marlboro and Falmouth, as well as a Catholic church in Monson, a congregational church in Newton and a couple other clock ...

The blasphemy of Abinadi - Idaho State Journal

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 05:29 PM PDT

Idaho State Journal

The blasphemy of Abinadi Idaho State Journal Abinadi's last words ring like the peal of a bell down through the centuries — “O God, receive my soul.” What could Abinadi have taught that would warrant such a cruel punishment? What was the blasphemy of Abinadi that justified his murder? He taught ...

Religion events from around the Washington area - Washington Post

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 02:13 PM PDT

Religion events from around the Washington area Washington Post Non-parishioners attend for free. Donations are welcome. Volunteers will find lots of opportunities with crafts, stories, cooking and just plain fun play. Hours can be as little or as much as you wish. Registration forms: http://ccpk.org/vacation-bible ... and more »

Battle of the Somme: Courage and sacrifice of fallen recalled - Irish Times

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:02 PM PDT

Irish Times

Battle of the Somme: Courage and sacrifice of fallen recalled Irish Times The Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers represented the British government at the Ulster Tower. Alan McFarland, the ... An ... and more »

Lessons of past etched in Balangiga - Inquirer.net

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 10:27 AM PDT

Inquirer.net

Lessons of past etched in Balangiga Inquirer.net “This gesture will be completed if they return the bells just like what they did in La Union,” Campanero said. Last month, the United States returned a bell taken from a church in La Union in 1901, the same year that the American forces took the ...

Gameday Through The Eyes of a Saddle Tramp - Viva The Matadors (blog)

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 10:02 AM PDT

Viva The Matadors (blog)

Gameday Through The Eyes of a Saddle Tramp Viva The Matadors (blog) We ring our cowbells on the field one last time as the Red Raiders head to the locker room. We gather up all of our items and head back up the tunnel. All that's left to do, is head to the bell tower to celebrate another win as the victory bells ring ...

Restoration work continues at Mt. Lebanon's St. Bernard Church - The Almanac

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 08:10 AM PDT

Restoration work continues at Mt. Lebanon's St. Bernard Church The Almanac “I'm happy to say that we've accomplished a lot in these seven years,” he said. “We've restored the bell tower, and we've also pointed the exterior transepts of the church on either side.” The contractor for the restoration project, Raimondo Inc. of ...

One hundred years ago today the bloodiest day in British military history begun - Leicester Mercury

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 04:37 AM PDT

Leicester Mercury

One hundred years ago today the bloodiest day in British military history begun Leicester Mercury A service at the cathedral was being held at 10am today, which was to be preceded by a half-muffled quarter peal of the cathedral's bells and was to conclude with a two-minute silence at 11am. There will also be a poppy drop. The service was to ... and more »

Battle of the Somme anniversary: Story of 'heroic' Private Nelson Griffin who saved commander's life - Gloucestershire Live

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 04:27 AM PDT

Battle of the Somme anniversary: Story of 'heroic' Private Nelson Griffin who saved commander's life Gloucestershire Live He was very keen on music, singing in the Coaley Church choir as well as being a member of the local Bellringers Association. He also played in Uley Brass Band and Lister's own works band. On December 27 1914, responding to Lord Kitchener's call for ...

Anniversary of darkest day - Blackpool Gazette

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 03:04 AM PDT

Blackpool Gazette

Anniversary of darkest day Blackpool Gazette ... Anderton of the Lancashire Fusiliers and Private Bert Hurst of the Loyal North Lancs Regiment – will be remembered, as has been customary 100 years on from the deaths of First World war victims – by a quarter peal of bells at St Annes Parish Church. and more »

Newcastle remembers Somme war heroes in poignant ceremonies in the city - ChronicleLive

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 02:40 AM PDT

ChronicleLive

Newcastle remembers Somme war heroes in poignant ceremonies in the city ChronicleLive And at 10am, the cathedral's bells rang out across the city for one hour to mark all the bell-ringers who died in the conflict. On the hour, every hour today, The Last Post will be sounded at the Cathedral, followed by a reading from the pulpit and ...

Green Plaque to honour William Cotton - LoughboroughEcho.net

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 01:28 AM PDT

LoughboroughEcho.net

Green Plaque to honour William Cotton LoughboroughEcho.net William Cotton's plaque joins others in Loughborough which commemorate the Bell Foundry, Sunloch the racehorse, and Ladybird Books at Angel Yard. Coun Lewis said the council “will now work hard to get these next six plaques installed,” and he is ...

Local men killed and wounded at the Somme - Ballymena Times

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 11:33 PM PDT

Ballymena Times

Local men killed and wounded at the Somme Ballymena Times Rfn. George Hanna RIR (CAV) wounded is a son of Mr. George Hanna, James Street, Harryville, He was an employee in Kane‚s Foundry and was a member of the Harryville Coy. UVF. Rfn. William Dempster RIR (CAV) wounded is a ... Rfn. John Bell, RIR (CAV) is ... and more »

Moving tributes to the heroes of battle - The Argus

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 10:49 PM PDT

Moving tributes to the heroes of battle The Argus Church bells rang out across Sussex with a full peal at Chichester Cathedral from 1pm for three hours. First World War re-enactors, boards telling stories of the casualties and artefacts were all part of events at Brighton Museum. Historian Chris ... and more »

Bells return to medieval Hereford church after repair work - Hereford Times

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 10:11 PM PDT

Hereford Times

Bells return to medieval Hereford church after repair work Hereford Times BELLS have returned to a medieval Hereford church following repair work which cost thousands of pounds. The tower and spire of All Saints church in the city centre is home to a ring of eight bells – cast at the famous Gloucester foundry by Thomas ...

Fourth of July 2016 events - Southeast Missourian

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 10:00 PM PDT

Fourth of July 2016 events Southeast Missourian A special train ride will be held in celebration of Independence Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, 252 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson. The train ride will include special musical entertainment and activities ...

The Battle of the Somme: Newcastle remembers the Fallen 100 years on - ITV News

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 09:25 PM PDT

ITV News

The Battle of the Somme: Newcastle remembers the Fallen 100 years on ITV News Readers will include members of The Royal British Legion (Northumbria), Cathedral clergy and John Grundy. · At 10.00am, the cathedral's bells will be rung for one hour to mark all those bellringers who died in the conflict. · At 7.00pm a service will ... and more »

Dover events light up Fourth of July - Delaware State News

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:35 PM PDT

Delaware State News

Dover events light up Fourth of July Delaware State News “Independence Day is a great holiday for us to organize events,” said Sarah Zimmerman, director of First State Heritage Park. “Delaware has a strong ... Christ Episcopal Church, on South State and Water streets, will be the site of a patriotic ...

Event guide. What's on in Marlborough this week - Marlborough Express

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 06:12 PM PDT

Marlborough Express

Event guide. What's on in Marlborough this week Marlborough Express Talk Series: Pest Control workshop with Mike Bell. 2pm, Wairau Rowing Club ... The Foundry behind the Wesley Centre. .... Dance Club: Ballroom and social 7.30pm, Nurses Recreation Hall, Taylor Pass Rd, Marilyn 5795427 or Margaret 5787323. Clay Target ...

Northland Fourth of July Festivities - FOX 21 Online

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 04:09 PM PDT

FOX 21 Online

Northland Fourth of July Festivities FOX 21 Online Monday July 4th: Pancake Breakfast, Tower Civic Center 8 - 10:30 a.m. $5 Sponsored by the Tower Women's Civic Improvement Club & Lake Vermilion Cultural Center, AFTER THE PARADE Coffee & Cake served at the Tower Civic Center in honor of Parade Marshals ... and more »

Sussex remembers 366 dead from Somme diversion battle - BBC News

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:55 AM PDT

Sussex remembers 366 dead from Somme diversion battle BBC News Bells are being run in churches across East and West Sussex, with the first peal at Chichester Cathedral. Services are being held in Sussex and Richebourg, where about 150 people have gathered, and in Worthing, a commemoration stone was unveiled in ... and more »

The Destroyer - Down East

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:02 AM PDT