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Beginnings: Brooklyn native Walter Shirley caught his first glimpse of the Suffolk County woodlands that would later bear his name during World War I. Shirley was an Army private assigned as a bugler at Camp Upton. One night Shirley snuck out of camp to explore only to get lost in the vast wilderness.
Photo: Cruising down the the Carmans River (in a yellow kayak), Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley. (Newsday / Bill Davis)
Photo: Cruising down the the Carmans River (in a yellow kayak), Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley. (Newsday / Bill Davis)
Beginnings: Brooklyn native Walter Shirley caught his first glimpse of the Suffolk County woodlands that would later bear his name during World War I. Shirley was an Army private assigned as a bugler at Camp Upton. One night Shirley snuck out of camp to explore only to get lost in the vast wilderness.
Photo: Cruising down the the Carmans River (in a yellow kayak), Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley. (Newsday / Bill Davis)
Photo: Cruising down the the Carmans River (in a yellow kayak), Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley. (Newsday / Bill Davis)
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'Printmakers' Network Of Southern New England' At MCC On Main
The Hartford CourantJim Lee creates artwork out of his imagination. Lee, who teaches printmaking at Hartford Art School, has been making prints to expand on a personal mythology he has created on the subject of soothsaying and fortunetelling. "There's a teacup on an iron...Tags: Cheshire, Pets, Woodbridge, Avon (Hartford, Connecticut), Arts
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The Fountain's 'Heart Song' gives voice to flamenco's depths
Two years ago Stephen Sachs began working on a play about the philosophy and practice of flamenco. He figured he had all the material he needed, having spent years in close proximity to flamenco dancers as the co-artistic director of the Fountain Theatre,...
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'The Real Indies: A Close Look at Orphan Films' takes in strays
Lost works, home movies, industrial films, abandoned technologies and other assorted cinematic ephemera all fall under the umbrella of miscellany known as "orphan film." The strange mix of the odd and slightly sad gets its own festival at the Linwood Dunn...
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'Portrait of Jason': A raconteur gets his moment
"Portrait of Jason" begins with a test tone and a blurry image. And then, as the screen slowly comes into focus, the tone stops and you hear a crew member say: "This is Shirley Clarke, 'Portrait of Jason.' Roll one, sound one. Sound rolling, camera...
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The academy will shine the spotlight on 'Orphan Films' in May
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will showcase rarely seen, previously overlooked films with a two-day screening series "The Real Indies: A Close Look at Orphan Films" May 10 and 11 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. The series,...
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Ben Stiller helps Rotary scholarship program
Hollywood star Ben Stiller is the top attraction at this year's fundraiser for the Highland Park/Highwood Rotary Scholarship program. As part of the organization's Giving Gala Auction, the top item is the chance to attend the December red carpet...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Auction Service, Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, New York City
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Deeds for April 14 2013
BOYLE Deeds filed recently in the office of Boyle County Clerk Trille Bottom include: Robert and Cheryl Sinkhorn to Joseph E. and Jessica Conder, 12.446 acres in Boyle County, $140,000. PNC Bank National Association and Ella Mae Dexter, through J....Tags: Highway Transportation, Federal National Mortgage Association, Deutsche Bank AG, High Bridge, Financial and Business Services
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George T. Frush Jr., 71
George T. Frush Jr., 71, of Warfordsburg, Pa., died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at his home. Born June 18, 1941, in New York, he was the son of the late George T. Frush Sr. and Norma Bosch Frush. He retired from Mack Trucks Inc., Hagerstown, Md. He...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Springs, Mack Trucks, Inc.
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Robert W. Pavlosky, 81, Davidsville
Robert W. Pavlosky, 81, Davidsville, died Jan. 10, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 25, 1931, the son of Charles S. and Anna A. (Surganic) Pavlosky. Preceded in death by parents and brother Stephen J. Pavlosky. Survived by wife of 57 years...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Religion and Belief, Christianity, New York City, Roman Catholicism
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Property Transfers: Dec. 21, 2012
Property transfers for the week of Dec. 10 to Dec. 14. — JPMorgan Chase Bank NAżand Patricia J. Goode to JPMorgan Chase Bank National, lot 99, unit 3, Verna Hills, master commissioner, $63,334. — Sherilyn Redmon and Robert Redmon to...
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Indiana blast investigation focuses on natural gas
CBS NewsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The search for what caused a massive, deadly explosion that rocked an Indianapolis neighborhood turned to natural gas Monday, with officials checking gas lines and a homeowner saying a problem furnace could be to blame. The...Tags: Emergency Incidents, Science and Technology, Explosions, Energy Resources, Disasters and Accidents
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Obituary: Mary S. Whitehouse
PERRYVILLE — Mary Stare Whitehouse, age 96 of Danville, Ky., died Friday, Oct. 19, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hudson Whitehouse; and two brothers, Robert Stare of Mendota, Ill., and...
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