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  Dan River Feb05
We had paddled thirteen miles of the Dan in a lower section before and thought fifteen wouldn't be a problem.
The river was far more developed since the last time I paddled south of Kibler.
Even though the scenery and the river were changing and the sun was breaking through the clouds, we were getting tired.
www.lifeinmayberry.com /dr20050221.htm   (1811 words)

  
 VPMEP Success Story - Dan River Incorporated
Dan River Inc. was founded in 1882 in Danville, Virginia.
As a domestic textile producer, Dan River's Apparel Fabrics division is facing major competitive stress brought on by the intrusion of low-cost, foreign manufacturers.
Bob Beecy, Dan River's Senior Director of Planning, became familiar with lean manufacturing through his company supported involvement in APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society), and decided to attend a VPMEP-lead lean manufacturing workshop to gain a basic understanding of lean terminology and techniques.
www.vpmep.org /dan-river.html   (646 words)

  
 Dan River Prison Work Farm Nearing Completion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
YANCEYVILLE -- Work is a part of the name of the Dan River Prison Work Farm, a new style of prison where inmate construction workers are finishing their jobs.
Dan River will put 13 squads of inmates to work in the Governor's Community Work Program.
Construction of the Dan River dormitory is the largest inmate construction project in North Carolina since inmates built Central Prison in Raleigh in the 1890s.
www.doc.state.nc.us /DOP/DanRiver/welcome.htm   (345 words)

  
 Dan: The Biblical City
The mound of the biblical city of Dan is located at the foot of Mount Hermon in the northeast of the country.
The fertility of the area around Dan is mentioned in the Bible: For we have seen the Land, and behold, it is very good.
The Dan river, one of the sources of the Jordan river, emerges at the foot of the mound.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Archaeology/dan.html   (1269 words)

  
 jordan river
The ten-mile-wide Jordan River Valley is part of the one the longest and deepest scars in the earth's surface, the giant Syrian-East African Rift, stretching some 4,000 miles from Mount Amonos in the Turkish province of Hatay in the north, to Africa in the south.
Three principle sources come together to form the Jordan River: the Banias (or Hermon) River, the Dan (or Leddan) River, and the Hasbani (or Senir) River--all originating in the snows of Mount Hermon.
The river flows in a rugged and tourtous course through a ravine varying in width from 200 yards to half a mile, and in depth from 40 to 150 feet.
www.ourfatherlutheran.net /biblehomelands/galilee/jordanriver.htm   (1254 words)

  
 Dan River News
Dan River Inc. has announced around 280 workers will be out of a job when the company closes its Brookneal plant.
Dan River Inc. announced plans Friday to close its Brookneal plant late this summer, laying off about 280 employees.
Danville, NC -- Dan River Incorporated in Danville confirms it's closing the division one weaving plant in Danville.
www.topix.net /com/drf   (625 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Dan River to emerge from bankruptcy
Dan River also touted some of the things it does well, such as pioneering its "Bed-in-a-Bag" package that includes comforters, sheets and pillowcases.
With Tuesday's approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, where Dan River is incorporated, the company expects to emerge from bankruptcy protection about Feb. 10.
Dan River has said it will issue new shares of common stock that could trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market or the Nasdaq Small Cap Market.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/business/20050120-1407-danriver-bankruptcy.html   (639 words)

  
 Field Tests
Field test on the Dan River began with thirty one participants, from Meadows of Dan School in Patrick County, gathered at the headwaters of the Dan River.
Dan River 1 was seined for macro invertebrates according to the standards set forth by the Save Our Streams Program-Izaak Walton League of America.
PH at Dan River 1 was recorded as 6.5; a range of 6.5 to 8.2 is optimal for most organisms.
www.swva.net /danriver/wdoc3.html   (1824 words)

  
 Dan River Prison Work Farm
Dan River Prison Work Farm is located on a 187.5 acre site in the west central area of Caswell County, near the county seat of Yanceyville.
Dan River Prison has 12 Community Work Program squads and 2 litter crews, the largest number of squads of any prison in the state.
Dan River Prison is at the end of Murray Road.
www.doc.state.nc.us /dop/prisons/danriver.htm   (596 words)

  
 Dan River Campground in Stoneville, North Carolina - Take the whole family on a canoe trip
Dan River Campground is proud to offer guests a unique experience on the peaceful Dan River of Stoneville, North Carolina, just miles from Madison, North Carolina.
The Rockingham County portion of the Dan River Valley is easy going with many "action spots".
The Dan River in Rockingham County is always high enough so that you can float at all times, unlike areas further north.
www.campingfriend.com /DanRiverCampground/default.asp?file=Activities   (218 words)

  
 Stokes County Recreation
The complex powered by the Dan River includes the 3-1/2 story frame turbine-powered roller mill, a 1913 stone and concrete dam with millrace and the former miller's house.
This charming, recently restored cottage is located in Historic Danbury, along the Dan River and convenient to Hanging Rock State Park, is completely furnished with two bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa, air-conditioned, complete kitchen with microwave and coffeemaker, TV, VCR.
The Dan River is the main river in the area and is perfectly suited for families, groups, and beginning whitewater boaters.
www.stokescounty.org /stokesrecreation.htm   (4170 words)

  
 Upscale casual dining in Manchester Michigan at Dan's River Grill.
Dan's River Grill is housed in a building built in 1882 by Warren Kimble The building was first used as a hardware store and had a hand operated freight elevator in the back that went from the basement to the third floor.
Across the river from Dan's River Grill sits the Manchester Mill, which was the original site of the E.G. Mann Mill built in 1826.
The River Raisin Bridge (on Main Street, formerly Exchange Place) was originally built of planks in 1833 and was considered a "substantial and safe viaduct." The second bridge was built of steel in 1881.
www.dansrivergrill.com /about   (596 words)

  
 VDGIF > Fishing > Rivers > Dan River > Maps & Access
The upper Dan lends itself to the wading angler, but the public access on the lower Dan River is generally best for those using johnboat and small motors.
When you reach the river, the plant will be on your right, but turn left and you will see the access point just ahead.
One is located on the north side of the Dan River and the other is located at the confluence with the Roanoke River.
www.dgif.state.va.us /fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=148§ion=maps   (848 words)

  
 Dan River Campground in Stoneville, North Carolina - enjoy river activities in Piedmont Region
Located in the central part of the state among rolling hills, peaceful rivers, and rock outcroppings, Dan River Campground is a family-owned and operated, quiet family campground welcoming tenters & RVers.
The Piedmont campground is located directly on the Dan River, allowing easy access to a full range of water activities; guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, tubing, canoeing, and kayaking in the peaceful river.
There are plenty of places along the river for picnics, or have an outdoor meal in the picnic shelter.
www.danrivercamping.com   (519 words)

  
 Dan (BiblePlaces.com)
Nearly all archaeologists agree that this excavated podium was the one that Jeroboam constructed to house the golden calf at Dan.
Dan (Walking in Their Sandals) Gives easy-to-read information on the location, biblical significance, etc. Features links to photographs and on-line scripture references.
Dan: The Biblical City (Israel MFA) Highlights the history of the site, beginning with the Canaanite city, and several of the important archaeological findings, including the "House of David" inscription.
www.bibleplaces.com /dan.htm   (505 words)

  
 NASCAR.com - Dan River bedding a fun way to dream about NASCAR - June 24, 2004
Dan River and NASCAR are two names etched in the foundation of Americana, a grass roots sport born of the common man more than 50 years ago and a textile manufacturer that traces its roots all the way back to 1882 in rural Virginia.
The majority of Dan River's NASCAR portfolio is focused on broad selection of bedding and accessories for younger race fans, including: quilts, comforters, sheets, valences, pillows and blankets.
Traditionally, Dan River's best-seller has been a pattern it calls simply "NASCAR Race Car." It is an image of a generic race car that is the entire length of a comforter.
www.nascar.com /2004/comm/collectibles/news/06/24/dan_river/index.html   (544 words)

  
 Danville Register Bee | OUR READERS' MEMORIES OF DAN RIVER INC.
Let me say it is heartbreaking to know Dan River will be closing.  At some time almost all of my family has worked in some part of the mill.  Ever since I left that area I knew I was home when I could see the big "Home of Dan River Fabrics" sign.
Dan River had their own coal yard and coal was hauled in by train to the mill for heating and generating steam to run the mill.
My memories of Dan River are that my mother went to work every night on 3rd shift in 4A Dress to support her family and help to pay for my fathers medical expenses.
www.registerbee.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=DRB/MGArticle/DRB_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128769010849   (4663 words)

  
 Dan River kayak paddle
Along the way I also met Brian of Dan River Rats and spoke with David who has one of my favorite paddling websites, NC Paddlers.
March 26, 2006 For a myriad of reasons the Jessup's Mill section of the Dan had eluded me, but we finally got a chance to run it on a cold day with absurdly low water.
We paddled a ten mile stretch of the Dan River near Danbury, NC in a couple of rented Dagger Zydecos.
www.lifeinmayberry.com /DanRiver.htm   (1420 words)

  
 Dan River Scholarship
Applicants must be seniors in high school or undergraduate students already enrolled in college and must be planning to attend college in the fall of the year the award is made.
  The employee/parent must have been continuously employed full-time by Dan River Inc. for a period of at least one-year as of January 1 of the year of application in order for their child to be eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Children of any division or corporate officers of Dan River Inc. or its subsidiaries and children of officers and directors of the Dan River Foundation are not eligible.
www.scholarshipprograms.org /danr/darn_2005_ins.htm   (743 words)

  
 Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains Land For Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Large, wooded lots on the Dan River, a broad, stocked trout stream.
The entrance is directly off Dan River Road and is about 2 miles from Meadows of Dan at the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Looking along Dan River Road to the entrance, between the two white signs on the right.
www.meadowsofdan.biz /listingdetails/riverbend.htm   (315 words)

  
 VASAP- Locate an ASAP
Dan River ASAP is an offender funded program dedicated to reducing threats to transportation safety caused by the use of alcohol and their drugs in the service area of Dan River ASAP (Which includes the Cities of Danville and Martinsville, and the Counties of Pittsylvania, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick).
Dan River ASAP offers its 20-hour intensive education curriculum in Spanish also.
Dan River ASAP submits a report to the court of their participation and their screening results.
www.vasap.state.va.us /asap/asap_danriver.htm   (425 words)

  
 Detroit News Review
Chef Dan Huntsbarger, who owns Dan's River Grill with his wife, Carol, serves dishes that are eclectic and inexpensive.
Dan's charred tuna sashimi appetizer shimmers with rosy rareness, and is zinged with a piquant Asian pineapple-soy glaze.
Dan's River Grill also serves nightly standing specials and lunch, featuring sandwiches, beer-marinated salmon and the like, but also Dan's “Five Spot Specials.” They may be anything cookin', like flened prime rib, Texas chili loaded with beef or a turkey lavosh roll-up.
www.dansrivergrill.com /awards/DetNews   (819 words)

  
 Celebration Set for Protection of Dan River Sites
PLC seeks to protect significant stretches of the Upper Dan River Corridor by working with interested landowners to safeguard the River's outstanding scenic, recreational, and aquatic features.
The Conservancy's most recent acquisition - 19-acre Dan River Bends -- from Brian and Laura Moretz serves to protect steep forested slopes and rich bottomland along the Dan River that is situated between the Historic Dan River Ford and the Hartman-Richey easement.
A 30-mile stretch of the Upper Dan River in Stokes County received this designation due to its diverse fish population, including six rare species such as the State Endangered/Federal Species of Concern the orangefin madtom (Noturus gilberti).
www.cwmtf.net /danriver.htm   (577 words)

  
 Stokes County > Visiting Stokes County > Dan River
The Dan River begins from its springs on Belcher Mountain in Virginia, and completes its journey at Kerr Lake, again in Virginia, not far from South Boston.
This journey of the Dan River is told most eloquently in “The Dan River Book, Odyssey, Epic, Guide” by Forrest Altman, and available at the Dan River Art Market in Danbury.
The section of the Dan River from Jessup Mill to Highway 704 is fairly short, only six miles.
www.visitstokesnc.com /Default.aspx?tabid=42   (304 words)

  
 Dan River - NC
Meandering through the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina, the "Mighty" Dan River flows for roughly 38 river miles through the north and northwestern sections of Rockingham County.
The Dan is a virtually free-flowing river with few modern improvements-only a handful of easily portaged dams.
The flood plains are wide, the banks are high, and the tree cover along the river corridors is almost unbroken.
www.paddling.net /places/showReport.html?306   (323 words)

  
 CD Baby: DAN KAHN: River Mouth
Dan Kahn's "River Mouth" flows from a sweaty New Orleans shotgun studio, out across the country like the muddy and turbulent floodwaters illustrated on its cover.
A compelling and versatile performer, Dan plays piano, guitar, accordion, harmonica and ukulele, frequently switching among them in live performance, as a vaudeville clown would change his hats.
There are lots of words crammed into his songs, and once or twice you may wish for some breathing space to fill in the pictures yourself.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/dankahn   (815 words)

  
 VDGIF > Fishing > Rivers > Dan River
The Dan River originates high along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Patrick County and flows easterly until it empties into 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) near Clarksville, Virginia.
The Dan River is a stream for all seasons and the choice of a variety of anglers.
Kerr Reservoir that four counties to the west, the Dan River is a sparkling mountain stream and home to the native brook trout.
www.dgif.virginia.gov /fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=148   (138 words)

  
 Danville Register Bee | Dan River sale finalized
GHCL is now the majority owner of Dan River with 90 percent of the company’s stock.
Shares of Dan River traded for less than 10 cents in late 2005.
On Monday, Dan River’s stock was valued at between 30 and 40 cents per share, according to www.pinksheets.com, which provides information on stock sold over-the-counter such as Dan River’s.
www.registerbee.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=DRB/MGArticle/DRB_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128769138158&path=   (370 words)

  
 Dan River Press
Dan River Press was created in 1976 in Meadows of Dan, Virginia.
If you're willing to accept the premis of self-help, and you've given up on luck (never give up on luck, she doesn't discriminate, but act as though you have) we might be your answer.
As always, we suggest writers read our books to determine if Dan River Press is an appropriate place for your work.
www.americanletters.org /danriverpress.htm   (1542 words)

  
 Dan River Basin Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Dan River Basin Association announces its seventh “First Saturday Outing” of 2005, a 3.5-mile float on the North Mayo River July 2, led by veteran Rockingham County paddler Sammy Allred.
Paddlers approach the “Stair Steps” on the Mayo River in Rockingham County, NC near the end of the float trip planned for the Dan River Basin Association’s July 2 outing.
Brown RIVER ACCESS signs direct the traveler west on Smith Road, left on Anglin Mill (County Road #1358) and left again on unpaved Road #1385 to the river.
www.danriver.org /North_Mayo_Float.html   (488 words)

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