News - Powered by Yahoo NewsEric Sharp: Detroit River offers picturesque paddlin
Because there's usually a kayak on my truck, people often ask where I'm going paddling. And when I say I'm headed for the Detroit River, the reaction often is something like: "Yuck!"
Tue, 22 May 2012 04:11:36 -0700 -
Culture determines paddling us
Parental attitudes "" for and against paddling of students "" intersect at area schools where the "culture" of community can determine if principals, teachers or other officials use corporal punishment as discipline. Experts, such as Harvard Medical School psychiatry professor Alvin Poussaint, say often that parental support partially is rooted in socio-economic factors, such as education and ...
Wed, 23 May 2012 03:33:57 -0700 -
Paddling with a purpose: Plano man lives dream on the Mississipp
Photo courtesy Andy Bugh - Andy Burgh recently completed a six-month-long kayaking journey along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to raise awareness for a school for the deaf in Honduras, which he is a missionary for.
Wed, 23 May 2012 23:39:18 -0700 -
Readers: A good paddling never hurt anyon
The Times recently asked Facebook and Twitter users for their opinions and perspective about corporal punishment in schools. Most say they support paddling. But others say they want to administer a spanking themselves.
Mon, 21 May 2012 00:03:18 -0700 -
Paddling for unity, for ancestor
There was a nearly tangible buzz of energy Friday evening as a number of Juneau's Alaska Native population and friends prepared to receive two canoes with traditional song and dance.
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:00:45 -0700 -
Club will have clinic for canoeists, kayaker
Paddlers will learn basic strokes, reading the river, how to get into and out of a kayak and canoe, paddling upstream and loading boats onto vehicles. Getting in the river will not be required, however, participants should plan for the possibility of getting wet.
Wed, 23 May 2012 21:51:42 -0700 -
Mixed views held on paddling's influenc
The use of corporal punishment on students is controversial, but has supporters even among those who have felt the sting of the principal's paddle in their youth.
Mon, 21 May 2012 02:33:25 -0700 -
Stop 'paddling' in school
USA Today's Tuesday editorial argues, "End spanking in public schools." The opposing view counters that "Paddling deters misbehavior." We obviously haven't kept up on our homework. Who knew some states still allowed "corporal punishment" in our public schools?
Thu, 10 May 2012 00:24:14 -0700 -
Paddling the White Rive
A group of canoeists quietly paddles down the White River near the site of the Lebel property in Bayfield County. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will be asked Wednesday to approve the purchase of the 148.78-acre property from the Harriet O. Lebel Family Trust. The Lebel property lies entirely within the 10,754-acre White River Fisheries Area, also bordering the environmentally sensitive ...
Mon, 21 May 2012 21:24:53 -0700 -
Grant McOmie: Paddling majestic Coldwater Lak
A crowd recently gathered at the new Coldwater Science and Learning Center to admire the refurbished facility and celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption. Amid the general excitement and hubbub of the anniversary, outdoor reporter Grant McOmie found a quiet ?first? on the nearby Coldwater Lake. The lake was formed when the mountain erupted and sits far below the center ...
Wed, 23 May 2012 06:35:25 -0700 -