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One visit to the soda fountain at Kate's on Sergeant Bluff's renovated Fourth Street and you realize this is the beginning of sweet things to come ... That's just what owners Topf and his daughter, Lisa Topf, wanted: An old-time soda fountain with room for breakfast and lunch and a quaint place for friends and families to gather ... Of particular historic interest is the mirrored deco style fountain back bar from the South Sioux City pharmacy. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A Tuscan summer Jun 16, 2007
A small fountain splashes away at the entrance to Villa Lucia, which is surrounded by gardens, a fruit orchard and an olive grove -- and there's a swimming pool. The bedrooms have private baths. (Washington Times)
Riverwood Coffee Shop opens at Timberlake Gallery Jun 9, 2007
"Stoner said the shop may expand food offerings in the long-term if there is customer demand.An indoor area containing a sales counter, comfortable furniture for lounging, free newspapers and a television opens into an outdoor courtyard filled with plants, a fountain and umbrella-covered cast-iron tables with chairs. "You can hear the birds chirp and the fish flop," said Stoner, who then quipped, "I've got a deer coming by at 3:12 p.m."Early Wednesday afternoon four office workers from the... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Take a trip to Fairhope, Ala. Jun 3, 2007
The vine-shrouded cobblestone alley ends at several shops and outdoor cafes centered on a fountain. The French Quarter curves around to De la Mar Avenue, where shoppers can find the treasure trove of Aubergine. (Pensacola News Journal)
Small space, big ideas Jun 1, 2007
All through her garden are water features: a rock pond, two fountains in the courtyard, a wall fountain and two bamboo water fountains. The water gives the illusion of coolness and the trickling sounds can all but lull you to sleep. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 25, 2007
MUSCLEAGING (Picard, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- TORONTO: If you want a taste of the Fountain of Youth, try pumping iron. That's the message that emerges from a new Canadian study that shows that resistance training actually reverses aging, at least in muscle tissue. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Coke's savior May 20, 2007
Leading a tour through the main historical exhibit a few days before opening, the 62-year-old archivist is positively effervescent as he points out some of the highlights: an ornate 1880s soda fountain, the original 1915 contour bottle, the NASA dispenser that served Coke in space, a Coca-Cola razor from the 1910s that shows the lengths to which the company has gone to sell fizzy refreshment. "We got to use pretty much everything I wanted to use," Mooney says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Coin dollars a bust May 19, 2007
2007, Published by The Providence Journal Co., 75 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02902. News. (Providence Journal (subscription))
Council approves conversion of tennis courts May 17, 2007
During the trial period, the company will test a network starting at its office at 1143 S. Broadway Ave. and extending north to Fountain Street and neighborhoods each side of Broadway Avenue ... - Postponed discussion regarding the Fountain Lake Pointe Condominium Association ... from the Fountain Lake Sportsmen s Club to use Edgewater Park on June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon for Take a Kid Fishing Day. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Council to decide fate of Eagle’s Rest project May 13, 2007
Vote on a request made by the Fountain Lake Pointe Condominium Association for the council to consider accepting the storm water system serving the area and to assume the costs of care and maintenance for the improvements. Fountain Lake Pointe Condominiums were created by Michael Swenson of Albert Lea Homes, LLC, of which the local agent is Hugh O Byrne. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Centennial Home Tour features three historic homes 05-13-2007 May 13, 2007
Mrs. Slaton, who was an accomplished artist, and Violet Aylesworth, owner of Aylesworth Nursery, designed the terraced back yard which featured a fountain. Subsequent owners did some remodeling to the interior, the latest being a renovation of the kitchen by Charlie and Tommie Burrus. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
France's next president vows closer ties to US May 7, 2007
Jubilant supporters of Nicolas Sarkozy dance in a fountain at the Place de la Concorde on Sunday in Paris. The president-elect promised to revitalize France. (Seattle Times)
Looking Back Apr 26, 2007
A new, up-to-date fountain with all the late conveniences and improvements has been installed in the Friese Caf. Coca Cola, root beer and all kinds of fountain drinks at Friese's. (Kalona News, IA)
Council orders building demolished Apr 25, 2007
- Authorized the city manager and mayor to enter into an agreement with Gem Coast company to provide concession and boat fueling services off of Fountain Lake from April 15 through Oct. 15. Arrangements about the insurance are still being solved. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Break-ins investigated at Concord Apr 21, 2007
According to Detective Alan Roberson with the Cleburne County Sheriff s Department, Wendy s Soda Fountain and Flea Market (formerly Thomas General Store), the Concord Post Office, Kountry Caf/, and four building at the Concord school had windows broken out and entry was gained. The four buildings at the school were the high school, pre-school, cafeteria, and the daycare center. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Parish officials dedicate, bury bicentennial time capsule in Donaldsonville Apr 19, 2007
Louis "Boo" LeBlanc provided the shovel that Jeffrey Bean used to depress into the earth in front of Thibaut Memorial Fountain, a water fountain that was erected just one year earlier to commerate the city's bicentennial celebration and consisting of sugar kettles to represent the area's rich sugar cane cultivation history. "I find everywhere I dig in Donaldsonville, there is that brick," Bean said, hitting red brick a couple feet into the dirt. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
S.C. professor accused of fraud by SEC in missing $134 million, claims amnesia Apr 7, 2007
In November, Parish purchased a diamond-studded fountain pen worth $170,000. He put it on display at a Charleston store along with others from his $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
Tee Grandy Minnick wrote on April 02, 2007 9:45 AM:"My favorite stores were Keith O'Brien, Woolworth's, and Gallenkamps (shoes)! I loved the original Penney's and Sears stores. It was fun going to the Mezzanine level in Penneys and buying fabric, and buying candy from their candy counter. Don't forget Grand Central, Skagg's, Tik-Tok, Steed's (best ice cream in town), and Pete's Spud-Nut. Aggie Bowl was the best place to bowl! In Smithfield, I wish we still had Gephardt's, the Drug Store with... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
10 Easter brunches Mar 31, 2007
Skye 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria Phone: (623) 334-0010 Web: Celebrate the holiday in style at the West Valley's sleek new supper club. Easter brunch will include appetizer and dessert buffets. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Forensic team prepares to exhume Houdini's body to determine whether he was poisoned Mar 24, 2007 'Mason City' makes it valuable Mar 12, 2007 Youth center sells your stuff online Mar 6, 2007 Getting cozy in Garden Hills townhouse Mar 1, 2007 Sweet celebration benefits downtown revitalization work Feb 24, 2007 Centre Street marks 3 decades of restored glory Feb 10, 2007 Orlando: Please Do Not Feed The Homeless Feb 4, 2007 Escape to Prague without the summer hordes Jan 30, 2007 Chandler's hiding a gem Jan 26, 2007 The QUEEN city Jan 25, 2007 Cops: Murder suspect made bomb Jan 3, 2007 Scottsdale galleries make Arizona an art zone Jan 1, 2007
FOUNTAIN VALLEY - A 78-year-old Fountain Valley man who allegedly struck his wife in the head with an ax while she prayed in the couple's living room will remain jailed in lieu of 1 million bail, a judge ruled Friday ... She ran to a neighbor's house with injuries to her head, body and hand, Fountain Valley police Sgt. Eric Orahood said. (North County Times)
Check out these wedding/reception sites Mar 21, 2007
This Victorian church is accented with a steeple, stained-glass windows, garden with fountain and trellis, and an outdoor patio ... Sculpture garden with reflecting pool and fountain available for garden ceremonies ... This street-level 000004A8 atrium features a glass ceiling, terraces, scenic fountains and lush greenery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Some of his favorites are pieces with buildings or structures that have long since been demolished elementary schools, the old courthouse, the Central Park fountain. My guess is there is no one in Mason City that has as much of this glassware and china as I do, Anderson said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Bruce Ressie of Fountain City, Wis ... Over 15 years, the Fountain City man and his best friend had accumulated about 700 die-cast models, which they painted and decorated, but he gave it up when his buddy passed away last fall. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The generous courtyard proved a perfect compromise, allowing the Lewises to finish a terraced patio with a lion's head fountain and flowering seasonal foliage lining the English-style garden. Flanking the secluded garden, a fully equipped mini-kitchen serves the roomy den, making the terrace level perfect for a summer garden party. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
WAYNESBORO Chocolate candies, chocolate desserts and a chocolate fountain ... A chocolate fountain will allow guests to dip strawberries and pretzels, according to Anna Root, co-chair of MSW Inc.'s promotions committee. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
In 1978, workers installed the street-side built-in benches, antique street lights and other amenities such as the fountain in front of the courthouse. Roberts said that began turning the tide of public opinion. (Florida Times-Union)
(AP) At Lake Eola park, there is much beauty to behold: robust palms, beds of cheery begonias, a cascading lake fountain, clusters of friendly egrets and swans, an amphitheater named in honor of Walt Disney. Then there are the signs. (CBS News)
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Today, a 5-foot fountain sits in the middle of Old Towne's courtyard, next to benches atop desert landscape surrounded by trees. "We're hard to find but worth it," said Lynda Halls, Country Cottage's owner. (AZCentral -- Business)
On my downtown tour, the raw January wind whipping down Main Street did not deter from the beauty of the arches on Louis Sullivan's Guaranty Building, one of the earliest skyscrapers in the world, or the Rotary Rink in Fountain Plaza, the only spot in Buffalo that offers free ice skating daily. (Call 852-3300 for specific tour dates, times, and registration, or visit. (Buffalo News)
"It was gold in color . . . not much bigger than a fountain pen," he said. Detectives don't know why Pavlasek tossed the case aside before showing up at the flea market with some mail he wanted her to read and Maple, one of the estranged couple's dogs. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
More than two-dozen works -- sculptures, fountains, a clock tower, and even bus shelters -- are scattered throughout downtown. Ed Mell's "Jack Knife," at the intersection of Marshall Way and Main Street, and Bob Parks's "Horse Fountain," at the intersection of Marshall and Fifth Avenue, are two easy-to-find landmarks ... On the grounds, bronze sculptures, many by Apache artist Craig Dan Goseyun, accent the Fountain Court. (Boston Globe)
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