September 2010 - Kiwanis News -

Life-saving machine made possible by community

By Kate Sweeney, staff reporter Published September 15, 2010, in the Lake County Record-Bee http://www.record-bee.com/ci_16088263 LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA—Lakeport fire would not have been able to buy a life-saving CPR chest compression machine without...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:42 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Lakeport, autopulse

Kiwanian unveils new playroom for patients at NUMC

HOSPITAL'S PEDIATRIC UNIT FEATURES AREAS FOR TODDLERS, TEENS By Mike Caputo Published September 15, 2010, in Herald Community Newspapers http://www.liherald.com/stories/Kiwanian-unveils-new-playroom-for-patients-at-NUMC,27596?content_source=&category_id...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:36 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: NUMC, East Meadow club, playroom

Kiwanis supports early education in Ghana

Published September 15, 2010, in StrausNews.com http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2010/09/15/new_jersey/milestones/4.txt SPARTA, NEW JERSEY—The Kiwanis Club of Sparta recently made a $2,000 contribution to Titagya Schools of Ghana. Titagya Schools...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:30 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Sparta, Ghana school

Stroll through the solar system on Troutdale school's sidewalk

CHILDREN AT TROUTDALE ELEMENTARY PAINT SUN, PLANETS, ASTEROID BELT By Rob Cullivan, the Gresham Outlook Published September 15, 2010, in Outlook http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story_2nd.php?story_id=128451081908731100 PORTLAND, OREGON—If...

Published Sat, Sep 09 2010 10:28 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: sidewalk solar system

Park Forest Kiwanis prepares to release the Pankatron 2010

Published September 8, 2010, in eNews Park Forest http://www.enewspf.com/index.php/latest-news/human-interest/18531-park-forest-kiwanis-prepare-to-release-the-pankatron PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS—The Kiwanis of Park Forest is preparing for the return...

Published Sat, Sep 09 2010 10:24 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: Pankatron, pancake machine

Kiwanians have "Rich" tradition of bad jokes

By John Weeks, Features Editor Published September 9, 2010, in the Redlands Daily Facts http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/sanbernardinocounty/ci_16035833 REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA—Members of the Kiwanis Club of San Bernardino are distinguished professionals...

Published Sat, Sep 09 2010 10:21 PM by Scott Smith

Filed under: jokes

Three Palo Alto fire engines heading for Oaxaca

ONE ENGINE TO BE NAMED FOR RETIRED FIRE CHIEF NICK MARINARO, OAXACAN CHIEF ANNOUNCED By Jay Thorwaldson Published September 6, 2010, in Palo Alto Online http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=18135 PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA—Some firefighters...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:05 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: fire engine donation

Westminster police get eco-friendly vehicle

By the Associated Press Published September 3, 2010, in The Examiner, washingtonexaminer.com http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/westminster-police-get-eco-friendly-vehicle-102193494.html WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND—Westminster police are using a...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:00 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: eco-friendly vehicle

Brews, Blues and BBQ event: Good times for a good cause

Published August 28, 2010, in the appealdemocrat.com http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/year-98523-event-yuba.html MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA—At least 20 microbreweries were featured at Saturday's ninth annual Brews, Blues and BBQ, sponsored by...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 8:56 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: BBQ

Grounds to play

By Mark Young Published August 28, 2010, in The North Platte Telegraph http://www.nptelegraph.com/articles/2010/08/28/news/40000711.txt NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA—The Connection homeless shelter is largely a facility for people who are down on their...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 10:15 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: homeless shelter playground

Twin Falls kids learn magic from the pros

By Blair Koch, Times-News correspondent Published August 28, 2010, in the Times-News MagicValley.com http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls/article_ccce173a-1ab7-57be-8757-777ee2800a46.html TWIN FALLS, IDAHO—Unfazed by having to perform...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 10:13 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: magic

Playing comes naturally at Methow Elementary's new romp space

By Ann McCreary Published August 25, 2010, in Methow Valley News Online, Volume 108, Issue 15 http://www.methowvalleynews.com/story.php?id=4125 TWISP, WASHINGTON—Put a kid next to a big log and the next thing you know, the kid has climbed up on...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2010 9:43 AM by Scott Smith

Filed under: playground

Kiwanis bike tour held in county

By Rorye O'Connor Published August 23, 2010, in the Mt. Vernon Register News http://register-news.com/homepage/x2137443571/Kiwanis-bike-tour-held-in-county MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS—Early Saturday morning, cycling enthusiasts strapped on their helmets...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2010 9:02 PM by Scott Smith

Taste at the Beach benefits school libraries

By Jacqueline Howard Published August 23, 2010, in Hermosa Beach Patch http://hermosabeach.patch.com/articles/taste-at-the-beach-benefits-school-libraries HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA—The sound of champagne bottles popping open, jazz band tunes and...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2010 8:58 PM by Scott Smith

Kiwanis spreads generosity around

By Matt Williams, RRStar.com Published August 19, 2010, in the Rockford Register Star http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1695112210/Kiwanis-spreads-generosity-around ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS— Alpine Kiwanis decided it was too difficult to pick just one recipient...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2010 8:53 PM by Scott Smith