CV boys' soccer moves on with a laugher Oct 27, 2009
Mechanicsburg 1, Daniel Boone 0. The Wildcats held up in their District 3 Class AAA play-in game against the Daniel Boone Blazers on Monday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Nightly Sports Update: Fall playoffs in full swing (10:15 p.m.) Oct 27, 2009
Mechanicsburg 1, Daniel Boone 0. Carlisle 2, Penn Manor 1 (7-6 PKs). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
District Aware of Attempted Child Abduction Oct 23, 2009
A letter was sent last week to all parents of kindergarten through fifth-grade students attending Daniel Boone, Warrior Ridge and Rebecca Boone schools alerting them to the reported incident. Superintendent Dr. John Long said it was the district's intent to inform parents of students who walk to school or are picked up by bus to be aware of the case being investigated by the Warrenton Police Department. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Fewer Americans Believe in Global Warming Oct 23, 2009
The alter they pray to is the alter of the rugged individualist: Daniel Boone, if you will. And the philosophy Exxon has fed them for 30 years is that you CAN'T be an individualist if you subscribe to the scientific 'status quo' on this issue. (CBS News)
Dutzow Marks 175th Anniversary Oct 17, 2009
Duden had come to America because of stories he had heard about Daniel Boone blazing trails across the wilderness, said Keeven-Franke, noting in Germany, stories of Boone's successes were well known as early as 1785. "Germans saw America as wild open space, liberty . . . and with the rules of inheritance being what they were back then and families having multiple children, America was the solution.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Local Group Appointed Caretakers Oct 16, 2009
The Friends of Daniel Boone's Burial Site in Missouri will be responsible for maintenance and improving the cemetery ... On July 25, a rededication ceremony was held to celebrate the return of Daniel Boone's gravesite marker. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Q: How does the church attendance of President Barack Obama compare to that of his immediate predecessor? — John Walker, Doraville Oct 14, 2009
A: An autopsy found that Bill Sparkman, whose body was found in the Daniel Boone National Forest, died of asphyxiation. Authorities have not said if his death was a murder, suicide or accident, an Associated Press report said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Official: Census Takers Want Teams After Ky. Death Oct 13, 2009
He was at a memorial Sunday in the Daniel Boone National Forest near the spot Bill Sparkman's body was found one month ago with the word "Fed" scrawled on his chest, likely in pen. Sparkman was tied to a tree with a rope around his neck. (Newsmax)
Census Takers Want Partners After Death Oct 12, 2009
Wayne Hatcher, the regional director of the U.S. Census Bureau's office in Charlotte, N.C., was one of two people who participated in a makeshift memorial near a spot in the Daniel Boone National Forest that Bill Sparkman's body was found one month ago with the word "Fed" scrawled on his chest. He was tied to a tree with a rope around his neck. (CBS News)
Friday's District 10, state football scores Oct 10, 2009
41, Octorara 13 Carbondale 48, Lackawanna Trail 14 Carmichaels 44, California 26 Central Bucks East 21, Pennridge 14 Central Dauphin 28, Carlisle 7 Central Martinsburg 43, Lewistown 0 Central York 34, Dallastown Area 7 Chambersburg 36, Susquehanna Township 32, OT Charleroi 14, Waynesburg Central 7 Chartiers Valley 24, Ringgold 22 Chestnut Ridge 41, Meyersdale 22 Clairton 63, Chartiers-Houston 3 Clarion 52, Union 14 Conemaugh Township 54, Conemaugh Valley 0 Conestoga Valley 41, Solanco 20 Conrad... (Erie Times-News, PA)
One-tank trip: Lexington, N.C. Oct 9, 2009
This area was settled by Daniel Boone s family and is said to be the place where the future frontiersman came of age. Boone s Cave Park is a 100-acre day-use area situated along the banks of the Yadkin River. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bay Area lures top lacrosse recruiters Oct 7, 2009
Tiffany, who coached at Robert Lewis Stevenson High in Monterey from 1990 to 1994, described the growth of California recruiting as "like being Daniel Boone, out on the frontier blazing a trail.". "It's not a gimmick anymore," Tiffany said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Weldon man hopes to solve family mystery Oct 6, 2009
is known for his portrayals of Crockett and another legendary frontiersman, Daniel Boone in the movies and television. Ebsen, died in 2003, was a noted character actor who stared as Jed Clampett in the TV classic, The Beverly Hillbillies, and in later years as detective Barnaby Jones. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
People Profile--Nelsons are a tale of two pastors, one faith, one family (1) Oct 5, 2009
Boonville (for Daniel Boone, but the town dropped an e in the spelling along the way) was close to University of Missouri s main Columbia campus and there a young man (Rich) soon due to graduate with an English major, 1998, was working in office management for the university s medical school and somehow met the single Rev. Karen Buck. To made a long story short, Rich and Karen both shared (and continue to share) a love for country music, so it s not surprising their first date was to a country... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Books 'R' Us Oct 3, 2009
Senior library associate Eric Schmeck directs Auxvasse resident Gary Millard to the item MIllard is interested in inside the Daniel Boone Regional Library Bookmobile in Auxvasse on Thursday. The Bookmobile visits Auxvasse on the first and third Thursday of the month. (Fulton Sun, MO)
R-III Officials Seek More Feedback Oct 2, 2009
Currently, the district is organized so that all children attend Daniel Boone for kindergarten and first grade, then progress to Warrior Ridge for second and third grades. After that, they move on to Rebecca Boone for fourth and fifth grades, then to Black Hawk Middle School and finally on to high school. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Rating Upgrade Shows District Is Financially 'Stable' Oct 2, 2009
While officials have discussed building an alternative school and making renovations to Daniel Boone Elementary, Frazier noted no major construction projects are needed until the district's enrollment increases about 1,000 students. The district's enrollment is currently around 3,000 students. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Grisly death: found hanging from tree with 'Fed' written across his chest Sep 30, 2009
His body was found, strung from a tree, reportedly with his feet still touching the ground, the following evening in the woods in Daniel Boone national forest in Clay County, about 18 miles south of the main county town of Manchester. The word "Fed," for "federal agent," had reportedly been scrawled on his chest in red felt-tip pen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Government Distrust and a Dead Census Taker Sep 26, 2009
Sparkman's body was found on Sept. 12 near a small family cemetery in a remote patch of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Clay County, about 18 miles south of the county seat of Manchester. According to published reports, Sparkman died of asphyxiation. (Time.com)
Mystery surrounds census taker’s death in Ky. Sep 26, 2009
The substitute teacher, 51, was found in a remote tract of Daniel Boone National Forest in Clay County, where Sparkman was working part time for the government. Law enforcement officials weren t saying yesterday whether he was working at the time of his death or whether they believed it had anything to do with his job. (Boston Globe)
Witness: Census Worker Found Gagged, Bound, NudeMan was celebrating family reunion when he came upon horrifying sight. Sep 26, 2009
Weaver said he was in the area for a family reunion when he and other relatives came upon Sparkman's body on Sept. 12 in Daniel Boone National Forest. Sparkman's truck was found nearby with his computer still inside. (ABC News)
Feds Probe Census Worker Hanging in Ky. Sep 26, 2009
He was found Sept. 12 in a remote patch of Daniel Boone National Forest and an autopsy report is pending. Manchester, the main hub of the southeastern Kentucky county, is an exit off the highway, with a Walmart, a few hotels, chain restaurants and a couple gas stations. (CBS News -- US)
Interviews Suspended After Census Worker Hanged Sep 25, 2009
Sparkman's in Daniel Boone National Forest. His truck was found nearby with his computer still inside. (ABC News)
8FBI Eyes Anti-Government Motive in Hanging of Ky. Census Worker» Sep 25, 2009
Sparkman was found Sept. 12 near a Kentucky cemetery in a remote patch of Daniel Boone National Forest. An autopsy report is pending. (Fox News)
US census worker hanging probed Sep 25, 2009
Mr Sparkman's body was found on 12 September in a remote area of Daniel Boone National Forest. The assistant director of the Census Bureau's southern office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said police had told the agency the matter was "an apparent homicide" but had given no further details. (BBC News -- Americas)
Census worker hanged Sep 25, 2009
Map locates Daniel Boone National Forest in Clay county Kentucky ... He was found Sept. 12 in a remote patch of Daniel Boone National Forest and an autopsy report is pending. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Census Worker Hanged with "Fed" on Body Sep 24, 2009
He was found Sept. 12 in a remote patch of the Daniel Boone National Forest in rural southeast Kentucky ... His placement in 'Daniel Boone' Nat'l Park is not accidental. (CBS News)
R-III District Seeks More Input on School Reorganization Sep 18, 2009
Currently, elementary school students attend three different schools in the district - Daniel Boone, Warrior Ridge and Rebecca Boone. Dr. Travis Arndt opened last week's forum with a caution to the board against equating change with progress. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
County to Be Custodians of Bryan Cemetery Sep 18, 2009
They also indicated the Friends of Daniel Boone's Burial Site in Missouri, a local organization, will be designated as caretakers of the cemetery, located on Boone Monument Road outside of Marthasville. The cemetery has been the center of a dispute between Friends of Boone and surrounding property owner Bernardo Brunetti, who purchased the land surrounding the cemetery from Grace and Walter Stemme in June. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Fall Festival Earns Stamp of Approval Sep 18, 2009
Four locations were available for touring - Wessel Park's La Charrette cabin, the Grabs Museum, the Griswold House and cemetery, and the Daniel Boone Monument and Bryan Cemetery. Costumed interpreters were available at three of the sites. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Police identify man whose body was found in woods (1709) Sep 17, 2009
Sioux City police Lt. Mark Kirkpatrick said today that investigators believe that the death of 27-year-old Daniel Boone, who lived in the neighborhood, appears to be accidental in nature. A autopsy is pending to determine a cause of death, according to Kirkpatrick. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2 men found guilty of deer poaching Sep 17, 2009
Sgt. Dave Myers said that the Sheriff's Office holds arrest warrants for 27-year-old John Daniel Boone II, whose last known address was 1523 Stovall St. in Augusta. Mr. Boone is wanted on two counts of lynching second degree, one count of assault and battery and an outstanding bench warrant. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Patriot League Field Hockey Release - 9.14.09 Sep 15, 2009
Daniel Boone Hilovsky led the Leopards in their 2-0 win over Georgetown with two goals. Lindsey Smith, Lehigh Sr., MF, Downingtown, Pa. (Patriotleague.com)
Where first people paddled, you can today Sep 13, 2009
I wanted to have a Daniel Boone, days-of-old experience, says Mullen, who is writing the Maine section for the trail s guidebook to be released next spring. One of the great aspects of the trail is that you can never have paddled in your life and still be appreciative of the water and the scenery. (Boston Globe)
Organizers Hope Festival Excites City Sep 11, 2009
In addition, Friends of Daniel Boone Burial Site in Missouri will host a tour of nearby historic sites both days, including the renovated Griswold home. Food and other beverages also will be sold throughout the weekend. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
President's BS just not compelling Sep 6, 2009
They talked about people, such as John Henry, Daniel Boone and Johnny Appleseed, who achieved super-human feats. We've had our share of snake-oil salesmen and flimflam artists over the years. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Friday's high school football scores Sep 5, 2009
Daniel Boone 42, Donegal 6. Danville 44, Milton 14. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Boone meets Crockett in Hazel Sep 2, 2009
TOM BERRY/Ledger Hazel folk artist Glenn Earl Newman works on a 10-foot concrete statue that will depict a meeting between Kentucky pioneer Daniel Boone and Tennessee s Davy Crockett ... TOM BERRY/Ledger One of Hazel artist Glen Earl Newman s works features a smaller version of his planned sculpture depicting a meeting between Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett on a gourd ... A meeting between Kentucky and Tennessee legends Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett will soon be artistically depicted in... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Boone The Daniel Boone Days Music & Culture Festival, Sept. 4-5, features a symposium, wine, live music, arts and crafts, storytelling, children s activities and a Boone look-alike contest. 828-264-2262, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Last Thursday Marks Opening Day for R-III Schools Aug 29, 2009
Dr. Jill Schowe, who has worked in the district for 14 years and most recently was the assistant principal at Daniel Boone Elementary, is now principal at Rebecca Boone ... Other new administrators in the district are: Lisa Pirrung, high school assistant principal; Tina Sutherland, middle school assistant principal; Emily Wilson, Daniel Boone assistant principal; and Jill Lawson, director of curriculum/instruction. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tracing Welsh Ancestry Aug 27, 2009
Some well known Welsh descendants in America are actress Bette Davis, actor Humphrey Bogart, explorers Daniel Boone and Meriwether Lewis, authors Sinclair Lewis and Jack London, comedian Bob Hope and U. S. presidents James Madison, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, James Monroe, Calvin Coolidge and current President Barack Obama. The copyright of the article Tracing Welsh Ancestry in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
High School Football: Mechanicsburg does battle with West Perry in scrimmage Aug 23, 2009
Sentinel file photoMechanicsburg running back Tarik Leftenant, seen here against Daniel Boone in the District 3 Class AAA playoffs last November, is the teams lone returning starter on either side of the ball. Mechanicsburg Area High School football coach Chris Hakel knew there would be mistakes when his team set foot on the artificial turf at John H. Frederick Field for the first time since losing to Manheim Central last November in the District 3 Class AAA semifinals. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Looking to Learn? Open Your Newspaper Aug 22, 2009
" Also in September, The Missourian will start an eight-chapter serial story on Abraham Lincoln. "A Fine Fella" tells how, in his rugged youth, America's most beloved president was molded to guide his country in the dark days of the Civil War. The story shares his adventures on the frontier, his youth sorrows and the humor that kept his spirit alive during the low points of his life, as well as how he formed his opinions about such issues as slavery, and how he learned to live with sorrow and... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Little League: Harney holds on, tips Missouri Aug 13, 2009
It got a little interesting for the Harney Little League All-Stars, but the team advanced to the semifinals at the Central Regional Tournament with an 8-7 win over Missouri s Daniel Boone National Little League in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Harney (2-2 overall) came into the top of the sixth inning with an 8-3 lead only to see Missouri score four runs aided by four Harney errors. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Harney looking for a routine in Indianapolis Aug 9, 2009
Community Little League, which lost its tourney opener 11-1 to Daniel Boone National Little League of Columbia, Mo. We ve got to keep the kids focused, and we have to make sure they get some rest, said Bledsoe, whose team opened the Central Regional Championships on Friday with a 3-0 loss to the Blair, Neb. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Judge Awards 97 Blue Ribbons in Hog Show Aug 8, 2009
Hannah is a member of the Daniel Boone 4-H Club. Their animals will be the first hogs on the block at Saturday's blue ribbon auction. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Need to Defend Washington Preservation Inc. Aug 8, 2009
All free, with activities and handouts, we will have such guests as Osage Indians, William Clark, Daniel Boone, Charlotte Kohmueller, James Owens, Thomas Hart Benton, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Gen. Pershing, Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln for the students to meet, talk to and hopefully come away inspired by. Wynn Scheer from the Washington School District has put a tremendous amount of work into helping me organize this event. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Cemetery Issue Appears to Be Solved Aug 7, 2009
About 20 members of the Friends of Daniel Boone's Burial Site in Missouri, a group formed a year ago to bring attention to the Bryan Cemetery and Boone Monument outside of Marthasville, met with commissioners Monday afternoon ... Should no descendants of the Griswold family show interest, it's likely the county and the Friends of Daniel Boone's Burial Place in Missouri could serve as caretakers of the property, according to Presiding Commissioner Arden Engelage ... On July 25, a rededication... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Library's 50th anniversary time to highlight services Aug 1, 2009
Officials with the Daniel Boone Regional Library are hoping a new contest celebrating the system's 50th anniversary will prompt more patrons to take advantage of the plethora of services available through their local libraries ... For more information on the history of the Daniel Boone Regional Library and the 50th Anniversary Challenge, visit the library Web site at. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Plaque Back Where It Belongs Jul 31, 2009
The ceremony, sponsored by the Missouri State Society DAR, was held to rededicate Daniel Boone's gravesite marker ... Attending the ceremony were local DAR chapter members, Daniel Boone descendants and local history enthusiasts ... Even before the plaque was stolen, Parks had taken on Daniel Boone as her term project. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
South Wins Junior Legion All-Star Game Jul 31, 2009
Players from Daniel Boone, Central and the North Knights also were on the winning squad ... With the score tied 6-6 in the top of the ninth inning, Daniel Boone's Stephen Kelley walked, stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Family travel five: Special promotions help travelers help Alaska celebrate its 50th Jul 28, 2009
Wilderness Road State Park in Virginia blazes the trail of Daniel Boone ... - The American frontier of Daniel Boone comes alive in the Powell Valley in southwestern Virginia. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Gun slingers gather at Cabela's Jul 20, 2009
Among his guns on display was a Kentucky rifle representing a rifle typically seen around carried by the likes of Daniel Boone and the early pioneers about 1800. Toenjes' rifle is made entirely by hand, "lock, stock, and barrel," starting with a block of wood and some raw metal. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dallas McKennon, exuberant voice and character actor Jul 20, 2009
Mr. McKennon, who played the tavern keeper Cincinnatus on the 1960s TV series Daniel Boone and dozens of other codgers on film and television, died Tuesday of age-related causes at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond, Wash. according to his daughter Barbara Porter. (Boston Globe)
No task too big for 2009 All-Sentinel Male Athlete of the Year Jul 19, 2009
As a member of the football team, he was a standout split end his junior year, a dominant running back his senior year and even stepped into the role of quarterback when starter Joe Tuschak went down with an injury in a District 3-AAA playoff game against Daniel Boone this fall. Though his only previous in-game experience as a passer was one throw an interception earlier that same season the slasher completed 50 percent of his passes (8-for-16) for 116 yards, two touchdowns and one... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
St. Louis Resident Plans to Restore Boone Monument Farm Jul 17, 2009
One of the most well-known backwoodsmen, Daniel Boone, spent the last 21 years of his life in the area, paving the way for early settlers who followed him to Missouri ... At one time, Griswold owned the property that held the remains of his friend, Daniel Boone ... He also is partnering with the Friends of Daniel Boone's Burial Site in Missouri to make improvements to the cemetery. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Ninth District Senior Legion Tournament Jul 17, 2009
The district winner advances to the Zone 1 Tournament in Washington. Washington Post 218 already has been guaranteed a spot as the Zone Tournament host. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Post 122 Seniors Face Loss in Finale Jul 17, 2009
Daniel Boone's starting pitcher Blake McKnight fanned 10 Warrenton batters, dispatching Post 122 7-0 ... Starting pitcher Mike Govednik walked a pair of batters and Daniel Boone followed with an RBI double ... A lightning shot down the third base line helped bring in another two runs, and Daniel Boone was in control 4-0 heading into the fourth inning. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Surfing the Net With Kids: folklore Jul 17, 2009
You can read about all sorts of famous characters like Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, and many more. American Folklore is my pick of the day because of the variety and number of stories it offers. (Boston Globe)
Daniel Boone Knocks Out Post 218 Juniors in Eight Innings Jul 15, 2009
Playing in the losers' bracket final against fifth-seeded Daniel Boone at Westhoff Park in O'Fallon, second-seeded Post 218 dropped an 11-8 decision in eight innings ... "Obviously, Daniel Boone did not feel sorry for us and really toughed it out to advance on to the championship game. Daniel Boone has a great group of kids and coaches. They should be very proud of what they accomplished this season." ... The game against Daniel Boone was tied 4-4 after seven innings, setting up a wild eighth... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Post 218 Seniors Salvage Win at Blue Springs Tournament Jul 15, 2009
Two teams from the Ninth District, Daniel Boone and West, reached the semifinals. Daniel Boone was declared the winner after the semifinals were washed out. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
It Happened This week: July 13-20 Jul 14, 2009
to participate in the filming of a movie about the life of Daniel Boone. Sarah Graber won Best of Show at the Student Art Fair at the Fort Madison Art Center. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
R-III District Finds New Summer School Program Beneficial Jul 10, 2009
Overall the teachers have been very happy," he said. Debi Ringling, who taught first grade at Daniel Boone Elementary this summer, is one of many district educators who feel the new program has been a great success. "It's been awesome," she said. "The teachers love the new curriculum ... " In addition to reading and math, Ringling's students studied various countries around the world. For each country, Ringling's students practiced map skills, learned about foreign languages and cultures, and... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
The moonbow connection: Cumberland Falls unique in U.S. for phenomenon Jul 7, 2009
They lie within the sprawling Daniel Boone National Forest, which has lots of attractions of its own. The 688-mile-long river gets its start in Harlan County and flows through eastern Kentucky and into northern Tennessee before re-entering western Kentucky. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Ninth District Junior, Freshman Tournaments Jul 6, 2009
Ninth District Junior Legion Tournament Monday, July 6 G1 (8) Wentzville vs. (9) Central, Pacific Khoury, 8:30 p.m. G2 (6) O'Fallon vs. (11) Hermann, Ronsick, 8:30 p.m. G3 (4) West vs. (13) Troy, Westhoff, 8:30 p.m. G4 (3) St. Peters vs. (14) Warrenton, Troy, 8:30 p.m. G5 (5) Daniel Boone vs. (12) North, C, 6 p.m. G6 (7) Elsberry vs. (10) Union, ECC, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 G7 (1) St. Charles vs. G1 winner, Blanchette, 8:30 p.m. G8 G2 winner vs. G3 winner, Troy, 8:30 p.m. G9 G4 winner vs. G5... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
