WW II veteran Roberts survived 118 days in prisoner of war camp Nov 12, 2009
Back home, Roberts couldnt find a mechanic job and learned sheet metal work. I worked for Higgins Motor Company for 20 years then I went into business for myself, doing car mechanics at my home, he said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
90 vendors expected at casino crafts show Nov 10, 2009
jewelry, pottery, clothing, metal work, wood work, glasswork, stained glass, Native American crafts, paintings, photography, prints and specialty foods. And for our 10th anniversary there will be Native American entertainment. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Best Things to Do at Christmas in T... Nov 6, 2009
Watercolors, ceramics, jewelry, metal work and other unique items by over 120 artists are on sale, and there is live music and a beer garden. Mission San Xavier del Bac, a few miles south of Tucson, holds their annual , November 27-29 from noon to 6pm. (Suite101.com)
Milton Fall Festival Saturday Oct 21, 2009
There will be Artists' Demonstrations by Shelley Swann (metal work) and Nellie Jones (singing/playing guitar and caricatures). Piano music by Jamie Moorefield will be featured at the Woman's Club. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Comfort businesses host Art Walk Saturday (93) Sep 23, 2009
A variety of media will be featured from woodcarvings and oil paintings to fiber art and metal work. Some of the featured artists are Darrin Potter of Ingram, who creates masterpieces of sculptured wildlife using cypress and mesquite driftwood found in and around waterways from Texas to Louisiana, Jane Perilloux of Comfort, who will demonstrate triangular loom weaving, Bobbye Burow of Comfort, who works in oils and Greg Guedel, a woodcarver from Indianapolis, known for his hand carved Halloween... (Boerne Star, TX)
IFA Redfish Tour win earns local guides $30,000 boat Sep 23, 2009
The boat is powered by a 60-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboard and is equipped with a Bob s four-inch Ultra Light Jackplate, Power-Pole shallow water anchor, Minn Kota trolling motor, Hummingbird electronics, Blue Point Fabrication metal work and Loadmaster trailer. The second-place team of David Pena and Hector Galvan, both of Corpus Christi, brought 14. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Comfort Fall Art Walk this weekend (38) Sep 22, 2009
A variety of media will be featured from woodcarvings and oil paintings to fiber art and metal work. Art Walk hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a listing of artists and their locations will be available at participating merchants. (Boerne Star, TX)
Viking horde descends on Solvang during Danish Days Sep 21, 2009
Some say metal work is the second oldest profession around, he said with a smile as he pounded on blazing hot metal, molding it into the shape of a leaf. A cool breeze began just as the parade started at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, when American Legion members marched along the parade route. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Ghana: 23-Year-Old Woman Wins GHC10,000 Cash in 1st Episode of New TV Reality Show Sep 20, 2009
He also said under the Gratis Foundation, government trains people in metal work, textiles, batik making, food processing and many others. Mr. Tano was hopeful the reality show will serve as a good beginning for young people who would like to be entrepreneurs by providing inspiration and guidance, citing that a lot of giant multi-national companies like Nestle and Toyota and many others started as very small businesses but now employs thousands of people worldwide. (allAfrica.com)
Showing his metal: Providence artist’s steely sculptures on display tonight Sep 18, 2009
I should have done the metal work when I was younger because it s really heavy, he joked on Thursday. Jerry s wife, Sue Fuhriman, said she s excited Cache Valley residents will be able to see her husband s newest creations tonight. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Firm shines light on corridor Sep 1, 2009
The two, two-story structures will feature a 100 percent masonry exterior, hardwood floors, extensive metal work and several large windows. And the Sunset Road Development venture is not done. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Randy A. Taylor Aug 7, 2009
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and wood and metal work. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and infant brother. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
LED jobs may come to Middle Tenn. Aug 3, 2009
Phase one of the LED manufacturing project could bring as many as 100-200 jobs to the area to begin with and there also is potential for others in sheet metal work, injection molding, glass and other jobs, Davis said this week. One of the local companies which may be involved is PT Electric. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Capital campaign for Kilauea Lighthouse enters final stretch (246) Jul 27, 2009
Since the Kilauea community expressed desire to restore the lighthouse in 2002, numerous projects have been completed to keep the structure in tact, with most focusing on the rapidly deteriorating metal work of the top section. KPNHA wants to begin replacing the top s damaged metal with stainless steal by spring or summer of next year, hoping to stop corrosion. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Caslte Rock Fair shows community spirit Jul 25, 2009
Creative art work, flowers, sewing and metal work projects besides all the full pens of animals prove we have some wonderful leaders working with youth groups. Many thanks to adults and parents who take time to guide and instruct these young people. (Longview Daily News, WA)
17th century meets the 21st Jul 18, 2009
The couple deals in 17th-century antiques, mainly furniture, but also needlework, metal work and candlesticks concentrating on an earlier period than many antique dealers. Fiske said the shop has the largest inventory of 17th-century antiques in the country: There is no other dealer in the country with an inventory half our size, said Fiske. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Canada Stocks Gain as Banks Rally on Business Optimism; Energy Shares Fall Jul 14, 2009
The metal work company said it received a $77 million contract in North Americas public infrastructure sector. The project will create about 50 jobs at the companys Terrebonne plant. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Lowell A. Strom Jul 5, 2009
Metal work was his specialty and if you could imagine it, he could build it. In 1963 he built a fall-out shelter beneath our home during the Cuban Missile Crisis, later used as a tornado shelter. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Prison offers programs that focus on change Jun 3, 2009
Those who have finished high school or earned their GEDs can apply to work in industrial-type shops that provide services such as furniture upholstery, metal work and meat processing for government agencies and nonprofit organizations. In addition, the prison has many programs that provide opportunities for inmates to change their attitudes and build skills for succeeding in everyday life, Sowers said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Titusville to examine noise rules May 19, 2009
Major repairs are defined by West Melbourne as painting by spraying, any sheet metal work or work to the body of the vehicle and "any repair of any nature that disables a vehicle or prevents its normal use of operation for a continuous period of 48 hours or more.". Palm Bay has a similar definition, except it limits the length vehicles can be disabled to 24 hours. (Florida Today)
The story of Yaojin: Rebuilding a quake village May 11, 2009
They poured concrete, lugged bricks and cement and did metal work, with some clad in gloves and construction helmets. Naomi Darg would spend her days doling out lotion to the women of the village to soothe their calloused hands. (CNN -- International)
Rust-bucket revival: Kids restore their first cars May 11, 2009
Their scrapbooks of experience wouldn't have socket wrenching, sandblasting, sheet metal working, electrical-system tinkering, welding-torch wielding and all that fun with Bondo ... A friend of his dad's showed him how to do sheet metal work in return for a pizza. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dickinson museum offering events May 3, 2009
Demonstrations will include a variety of topics such as printmaking, pottery, wood working, leather working, metal work, heritage gardening, sewing, quilting, knitting, making butter, ice cream and other products, making rope, spinning wool, weaving and other fiber arts. Demonstrations will be held either in the Dickinson Museum Center, (Joachim Museum) adjacent to the Dakota Dinosaur Museum or in Prairie Outpost Park (weather permitting). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hagan, century-old local business, closes Apr 10, 2009
The company employed three sheet metal workers, represented by the Sheet Metal Workers Local 3 ... The firm grew to become one of the tri-state area's largest mechanical contractors, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling and sheet metal work. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
CLASSIC LOVE STORY - Couple’s interest in restoration brought them together Apr 4, 2009
Listen to Dave say, I love you: If you ve seen top quality metal work around this town, it s more than likely she did it. He cuts loose the biggest of smiles as he talks about Lee s job at Western Sheetmetal and Roofing. (Missoulian, MT)
You'd be wise to field chance to help a good cause: ABCD Apr 1, 2009
He was placed into the "building trades" program, where he was exposed to carpentry, sheet metal work, and associated trades. Through ABCD, he was placed in University High School, an alternative school for young people who have dropped out of high school, and now he has found real purpose in life. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor Mar 21, 2009
Intricate metal work and wood creations were also displayed by our high school students For me, this was truly one of the most invigorating experiences of my teaching career. It impressed upon me the importance of giving every student the opportunity to shine and be recognized. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Auto enthusiasts join forces to create award-winning ’37 Ford (6) Mar 21, 2009
Wagner s industrial arts teacher, Donald Dawes, was well-versed in welding, metal work and just about anything else that could spark a young designer s crafty curiosity. Wagner learned as much as he could from his mentor and took that knowledge with him as he began his career as a custom builder. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Scali: A different view of Minuteman Mar 19, 2009
The school offered training in automotive repair, cabinetmaking, electrical wiring, radio work, welding, sheet metal work and machine shop. The school s policy included on-the-job training during regular school hours. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Hockey: Rapid City Rush, fans settling into their new 'barn' Mar 12, 2009
They did all steel trusses and the metal work. I got to see first-hand how it all came together. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Motorsports calendar for the week of March 9, 2009 Mar 9, 2009
(SC) 1 p.m. Chop Cut Rebuild Metal work in the Impala; sand blasting the Bricklin. (SC) 1:30 p.m. On the Edge The 450 Pro Hill Climb from San Bernardino, Calif. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Get the best car deal Mar 3, 2009
And you cant rely on your grade 11 metal work classes to determine this or the friend that offers to come with you because he has changed their spark plugs successfully several times. For a small fee the Automobile Association (AA) will give you a 40 point check that will give you some peace of mind that the car is in good condition. (iAfrica.com)
YESTERDAYS: Alaskan gold pays off Mar 2, 2009
At the Arts and Crafts rooms instruction will be given in the departments of metal work, basketry, weaving, netting and embroidery. For further information apply to headquarters on Tuesdays or Thursdays. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Robinson Iron enjoying a tremendous 'backlog' Feb 28, 2009
The company, which works in architectural cast metal work, restoration projects and custom casting work, has been able to survive the tough economic times due to some rather large projects. Currently the company is working on a restoration project for the Kansas State House in Topeka, Kan, which began in May. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel in T... Feb 28, 2009
Take time to appreciate the artistic design with skulls painted in the sink and look up at the ceiling for the metal work. The hotel is a collection of 15 rooms simply, yet comfortably appointed for the North American and European traveler with television, private bathroom, and water cooler amply supplied with water. (Suite101.com)
Scouts project improves access to Rockland forest Feb 26, 2009
Dylan, whose vocational focus at South Shore Vo-Tech involves metal work and fabrication, said he chose a project that fit his abilities. He had to design the gate, and fabricate all the parts involved, including two posts, a lock and the swinging gate. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Three Questions: Vestas Wind Systems Feb 22, 2009
It's a lot of the same skills, like welding and metal work. And when you think about it, you could build a bridge between these industries, from blue-collar jobs to green-collar jobs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Migrants slowly integrating Feb 21, 2009
After arriving she found jobs doing metal work, which she describes as "a man's job". In 2003, she set up a small welding business. (BBC News -- Europe)
Mystic Arts Center livens up a winter day Feb 13, 2009
Warren s metal work includes illuminated glass that can capture the essence of glacial features, said the show s prospectus. The best time to see Warren s work might be during the evening because the lights are dimmed in the gallery. (Westerly Sun, RI)
LHS to get two new teachers Feb 12, 2009
The district offers four years of high school ag classes offering training in woodworking, metal work and small engines. There is high interest in the trade and industry classes, said Underwood. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Fremont Commission generous with three proposals Feb 10, 2009
Mace, the husband of County Clerk Abbie Mace, had been asked to provide samples of his metal work signs for the commission to select for the work. The commission agreed that Commissioner Skip Hurt would work with Dirk Mace to decide what color, font and type of signs would be bought. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Green industry a field with a future Feb 10, 2009
Education: Apprenticeship or trade school, with courses in metal work, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering. Geothermal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Family gets GH10,000 worth tools for Kwaebibirem training Centre Feb 10, 2009
The items, which include tools for carpentry, metal work, building and construction, electrical works and dress making, were critically needed in the centre's program to impact skills to the youth of the Kwaebibirem District to enable them to contribute meaningfully to national development. The Oduro family of Boadua, presented the items, donated by the Gareed Gereedschap of the Netherlands, which has been assisting institutions in developing countries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Salados Wildflower Art Show Blooms With Art, Wine & Fine Entertainment Feb 10, 2009
Over sixty Artists and Artisans throughout Texas and the southwest will line the grounds with beautiful works of oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and mixed media including woodwork, sculpture, jewelry, glassworks, metal work and handmade clothing. Artists in Action and tasting booths of your favorite Texas wineries will also be a great enhancement to this years event. (KWTX.com, TX)
