Gazette.Net: DeMatha, Roosevelt tennis poised for titles
Posted on March 24, 2012 in Nike soccer shoes
Tenth-year Eleanor Roosevelt High School tennis coach Brendan O’Connell has a lot of work to do in little time. The season kicks off Friday and O’Connell still doesn’t have a definitive lineup.
Eleanor Norris, 100, and her land are Norwell treasures
Posted on December 19, 2011 in Jordan shoes
For centenarian, a natural legacy Eleanor Norris has long been referred to as “extraordinary,’’ “inspiring,’’ and “selfless’’ by generations of townspeople for her 1970 donation of nearly 100 acres to the Trustees of Reservations. That land became the Albert F. Norris Reservation, named after her late husband. Eleanor became a centenarian on Dec. 5, and a birthday celebration attracted more than ...
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For centenarian, a natural legacy
Posted on December 15, 2011 in Dansko shoes
Eleanor Norris has long been referred to as “extraordinary,’’ “inspiring,’’ and “selfless’’ by generations of townspeople for her 1970 donation of nearly 100 acres to the Trustees of Reservations. That land became the Albert F. Norris Reservation, named after her late husband. Eleanor became a centenarian on Dec. 5, and a birthday celebration attracted more than 300 friends and acquaintances to ...
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Washington showcases ballgowns of US first ladies
Posted on November 24, 2011 in Brand name shoes
The slate-blue crepe dress worn in 1933 by Eleanor Roosevelt at her husband's inauguration ball and Michelle Obama's white silk chiffon gown are among treasures on display at a new first ladies' exhibit in Washington.
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When these ladies get together, it's everyone into pool
Posted on October 24, 2011 in Dance shoes
Janet Birch pulls her cue stick out of its zippered case and deftly screws it together. Then she pulls on her billiard glove, readying for a few games of nine-ball. Birch, 82, is facing off against her regular opponents: Jane G. Smith, 98, Eleanor Wallace, 86, and Judy Silverblatt, 65. White-haired,...