Letters to the editor
On behalf of the boys of the Treutlen House, our board and staff, we would like to say a gigantic thank you. Words could never express to the many civic clubs, churches, Sunday school classes, women's groups, businesses, Christian organizations, loving families and individuals how blessed we are for your generous outpouring for the Treutlen House.

WE WANT YOU - Clubs invited to participate
We?re looking for you. The Norwalk Reflector will be featuring civic organizations and clubs in its first Firelands Insight edition Feb. 2. All civic organizations and clubs are invited to submit a brief history with two pictures.

Northern Notes: Boys and Girls Clubs embraced
Sara Weatherholt, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse, wrote on behalf of the staff, the board of directors and the members of the club to thank the organizations and companies that were so generous during 2008. (Plus more good news from around our community.)

Progress 2009: Hometown Heroes
Nonprofit service agencies and clubs are invited to submit a story about their organizations' past year or a story about a hometown hero who is integral to their organization for inclusion in the Progress 2009: Hometown Heroes editions Feb. 15-22.

Greg Sandow on the future of classical music
Here's a supplement to my last post, while I prepare the next installment in the series. I wrote a "where we stand" last year, in considerable detail. Here it is, needing just a bit of revision and amplification to be up to date.

Loans available for area youth
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes loans to individual youths who are 10 through 20 years of age to finance and operate income producing agriculture related projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, FFA, and other similar youth organizations.

Milan Unites looking to serve community
Bringing people together who want to make Milan a stronger and more vibrant place to live and do business is the goal of many clubs and associations in and around the city.

Kiwanis clubs plan new year of projects
REDLANDS - Redlands Kiwanis clubs work separately and together to enrich the lives of people in Redlands. This will be an even bigger year for some of the clubs, with every club seeing new plans and changes in 2009.

Rotarians pick Target Vitality
About eight groups and organizations in Terrell rose to the challenge, seeking the possibility of being awarded $100,000.

Calling all Jewish bikers
If you're Jewish, love to ride motorcycles and live in Connecticut, the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance (JMA) wants you. Formed nearly five years ago, the non-profit JMA has already grown to include 1500 members spread out among the 24 clubs worldwide that fall under its umbrella.

Exchange is big part of Jacksonville
During this time of year when thoughts turn toward helping others, The Jacksonville News decided to highlight some of the organizations throughout our city whose purpose is to get residents and business people in Jacksonville together for the betterment of all our lives.

Brothers leave estate to local vets
COLLECTION ? This antique tractor standing behind a pile of tires is one of many items being sold Saturday at the Nustrom estate auction. Gus and Carl Nustrom gave their estate to the local American Legion and VFW clubs.

When a Tolerable Solitude Turns Intolerable, Help Arrives
A divorced Brooklyn man who lives alone falls on hard times after an emergency quadruple bypass surgery.

CES 2009: Microsoft's Mr. Xbox looks beyond year of record results
Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division, sat down for a chat before joining Chief Executive Steve Ballmer on stage at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

USGA feeling good about '09, Fay says, despite taking some lumps with the economy
Some good news: the USGA is not laying off anybody. The organization, which has 300 employees, most of whom work at the headquarters in Far Hills, N.J., has not had to make any cuts even though the economy is slinking along with the needle almost on empty. David B. Fay, the USGA's longtime executive director, is grateful for that. There are benefits, he said in a telephone interview on Tuesday, ...

GECF distributes funds to local nonprofits
EVERETT ? Several nonprofit organizations that serve Arlington?s community have received grants through the Greater Everett Community Foundation.

Strip mauled
Mariachi bands. Roller derbies. Wigs. Hookahs. Gay cowboys. Japanese karaoke singers. Golf clubs. S&M harnesses. Thai food. Salvadoran food. Live sex clubs. Pentecostal churches. Diamonds. Kimchee. Elegant past, eccentric present and redeveloped future. All this and more can be found in Commercial Center, the sprawling foursquare strip mall between the Strip and downtown.

A Win-Win Decision for Black Students
Now that the First Kids have started classes at Sidwell Friends in Washington, they are likely to face this decision in the years to come: Whether to join the school's Black Student Union. Or not.

The Grounded Gardener: Take a class and load up on ideas
Master Gardener Marty Wingate: Workshops and classes are a great way to start your new garden year.

Rotary Club delivers baskets
Hundreds of Santa Paula Rotarians and supporters fanned out throughout the city early Christmas Eve to deliver a record 500 baskets that brought holiday cheer to needy area families.