Zone

Zone or The Zone or In the Zone may refer to:

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KVET (AM)

KVET (1300 AM), branded as "AM 1300 The Zone", is an Austin, Texas, radio station operating a Sports format. It is licensed to Austin, Texas, and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel Communications until September 2014). KVET is directional with 5000 watts to the northwest over the Texas Hill Country during the daytime and 1000 watts to the south over central Austin at night from a transmitter site just a few miles north of downtown. It shares studios with four other sister stations in the Penn Field complex in the South Congress district (or "SoCo") of south central Austin within walking distance of St. Edward's University.

History

Shortly after the end of World War II, a group of young men pooled their resources to start a radio station in Austin, Texas. All of them were veterans of the conflict, hence K-VET AM-1300 signed on October 1, 1946. These men included future Texas Governor John Connally, future United States Representative Jake Pickle, future United States Ambassador to Australia Edward Clark, Jesse Kellam, and Willard Deason.

The Zone (Michigan)

The Zone is a student cheering section for the University of Michigan women's volleyball team that emphasizes high levels of spirit and sportsmanship. Founded in a period of low attendance for the program, this determined group rejuvenates the support that characterizes Michigan fans.

Origins

In 2004, members of the trombone section of the Michigan Marching Band lived across the street from Cliff Keen Arena. The section decided to rally and show up en masse, standing in the section of Cliff Keen behind the opposing bench. Coach Mark Rosen was so impressed with the impact the fans had on the game that he arranged for the printing of an official banner and two years of student-designed T-shirts.

The section closely coordinates cheers with the volleyball pep band. Despite the unusual demographic of its core fan base, The Zone welcomes all fans who are willing to participate, wear maize, and cheer loudly. Members of the Maize Rage often attend games for extra support and enthusiasm during rivalry matches.

Timmins

Timmins is a city in northeastern Ontario, Canada on the Mattagami River. At the time of the Canada 2011 Census, its population was 43,165. At 2,961.52 square kilometres (1,143.45 sq mi), Timmins was Canada's largest municipality in land area until 1995, when the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Alberta, was created, but it remained the largest municipality in Ontario until 2001, when it was superseded by the newly amalgamated cities of Kawartha Lakes and Greater Sudbury. It is the 69th largest metropolitan area in Canada. The statistical boundaries for its metropolitan area coincide with its municipal boundaries.

History

Timmins was a company town. It was founded by Noah Timmins in 1912 following gold discoveries in the Porcupine Camp. By 1912 the Hollinger, MacIntyre, and Big Dome Mines were founded. The new town had already grown larger than the original mining camps to the east on Porcupine Lake. Situated 680 kilometres north of Toronto, the camp attracted men and women eager to find their fortune in gold mining. Starting in 1907, the area became home to dozens of prospectors who explored the areas around Porcupine Lake and the Frederick House River. The City of Timmins owes its birthright to the riches of the Canadian Shield. On June 9, 1909, Harry Preston slipped on a rocky knoll and the heels of his boots stripped the moss to reveal a large vein of gold, which later became the Dome Mine. This vein was several hundred feet in length and was 150 feet wide. Benny Hollinger and his partner Alex Gillies as well as Allen McMartinlater discovered the Hollinger Gold Mine which was founded in 1910.

Timmins (surname)

Timmins is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Timmins (electoral district)

Timmins was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1949 to 1979. It was located around the city of Timmins in the northeastern part of the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1947 from parts of Cochrane and Timiskaming ridings.

It consisted of portions of the territorial districts of Timiskaming and Cochrane.

The electoral district was abolished in 1976 when it was redistributed between Timiskaming and Timmins—Chapleau ridings.

Electoral history

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