Five festive Christmas stores Dec 10, 2008
The Incredible Christmas Place, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Christmas Place began as a gift shop 22 years ago in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. (CNN -- Travel)
Obituaries for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Robert is survived by his wife, Marie; a son, Damon (Beth) Lisowski of Pigeon Falls, Wis. two grandchildren, Nylah Elizabeth and Brayden Robert Lisowski; three brothers, Jim (Lisa) and Tom Lisowski, both of Arcadia, and Danny (Connie) Zeller of Wausau, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post Oct 28, 2008
COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post. STAFF REPORTER, WITH CNA Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008, Page 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
To the south, visit the 1872 Pigeon Point Lighthouse, with its 115-foot light tower and local history museum (free tours Fridays through Sundays), or go for a hike in Butano State Park ... Word to the wise: The Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel's spare but comfortable private rooms (shared bathroom) would be a steal at $55 to $65 a night even if it didn't offer a hot tub overlooking the ocean ... Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park, 210 Pigeon Point Road at Highway 1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
Pigeon Forge Two more weeks of pork n music are waiting at Barbeque rass at Dollywood, through Sept. 28. While bluegrass is pickin on one stage, professional chefs are competing on another in the Sizzlin Chef Showdown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Debbie Reynolds' boat sinks Jul 17, 2008
Reynolds, an actress, singer and dancer who came to fame in the 1950s and continues to perform, is also known for her collection of movie memorabilia that will become part of the Hollywood Motion Picture Museum next year in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. And that's where her antique-filled boat was supposed to be headed on Wednesday. (The St. Augustine Record)
Gearing up for the 153rd Bureau County Fair Jun 7, 2008
Other events coming up at the Fairgrounds include the Illinois Municipal Electrical Association trade show; Bureau County 4-H Fair from July 16 to July 20, Farm Credit annual meeting, racing at Bureau County Speedway, Nightmare on Fairgrounds Road Haunted House, garage sales, flea markets, gun shows, pigeon shows, and Angus sales. Next weekend, there will be a two-day flea market during More on 34. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
We're going to be 'Great in 2008!' Jan 5, 2008
Another pigeon show will be held in November, and Angus cattle will be shown later in the fall. 4-H Fair returns in July, and the 2008 Bureau County Fair will be Aug. 20 24. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Check out our list of Southeastern festivals Dec 18, 2007
Make your plans with this festival list. For the Journal-Consitution Published on: 12/17/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ozzy: 'I want people to take me seriously' Nov 16, 2007
And his once infamously batty behavior which ranged from biting the head off a pigeon during a meeting at his record company to getting arrested in Texas for urinating on the Alamo (while wearing a dress he took from his wife) is also now apparently a thing of the past. What hasn't changed is his love for his second wife and manager of 25 years, Sharon; their three children, Jack, Kelly and Aimee; and his two kids from his first marriage, Jessica and Louis. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bureau County fairgrounds hosting several upcoming events Oct 23, 2007
There will be a Mid-American Pigeon Show at the fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 17. The rabbit show will return the weekend of Feb. 2-3, 2008. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
U2 to reissue 'Joshua Tree' Oct 17, 2007
U2's 'Joshua Tree' blooms again. SEARCH MOVIE LISTINGS: lect. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Check out these Southeastern fall festivals Sep 5, 2007
Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kickoff. Nov. 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Auburn Autumn days coming up soon Sep 5, 2007
One item up for grabs is a week in a condominium in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Dinsmore also pointed out that in addition to a raffle for a cherry sugar chest from Colonial House Furniture, there is also a Split-the-pot raffle in which the winner, who will not have to be present, gets half of the take. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Erwin womans collection reflects a lifetime of crafts, love and memories Aug 22, 2007
The Indian dolls I had to go to Pigeon Forge to find, because I couldn t find any patterns closer to home, Ledford said. There used to be a craft shop in Pigeon Forge that had all kinds of patterns. (Erwin Record, TN)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jun 7, 2007
decided on Pigeon Forge. One by one, Don and Ollie Stuart of Dickinson, Texas, Sue Nowell of Alvin, Texas, Anna and Buz Crosby of Baton Rouge, Betty and Haimes Kilgore, and Martha Ashley of Byram decided to come along. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
May 16-31, 2007 Obituaries May 23, 2007
Survivors include her children, Tessa Norton of Pennsylvania, Sherri Moore of Ellijay, Tammi Holmes of Cloud-land, Shana Stephens of Lookout Mountain; sister, Jerry West of Chickamauga; brothers, Daraul Holmes of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Don, Richard and Pete Holmes, all of Ringgold; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Looking Back Apr 26, 2007
Prairie Dale News Misses Carol Teuscher of Pigeon, Michigan and Mary Anne Shetler of Memphis, Tennessee were weekend guests in the Willard Boller home. Harold Yoder, Paul Gingerich and Henry Miller of Middlebury, Indiana and Herman Slabach were Saturday evening guests of Paris Millers. (Kalona News, IA)
Vintage Toyotas getting respect Apr 2, 2007
No wonder -- a lack of rustproofing assured a survival rate for those early Toyotas that was only slightly better than that of a passenger pigeon. The bidding quickly sailed past the reserve of $12,000, and when the hammer fell, it had reached $16,740. (San Francisco Chronicle)
All Work/All Play: Japanese cars become collectible Mar 31, 2007
Many auctiongoers had never seen a Toyota from the 1960s: A lack of rustproofing assured a survival rate for those early Toyotas that was only slightly better than that of a passenger pigeon. The bidding quickly sailed past the reserve price of $12,000, and when the hammer fell, it had reached $16,740. (International Herald Tribune)
Yes, I lied about Joyce. Now Ill face the music Mar 4, 2007
William Barrington-Coupe slips a CD into a modest-looking machine and raises his index finger in the air. he says triumphantly after a minute or so. (Times Online)
What's new in ... Brussels Jan 28, 2007
The menu is decided by what is best at the market - maybe pigeon from Anjou, langoustines from Le Guilvinec, sweet breads from the Basque region. Prices are reasonable, with a three-course meal priced at 55. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
My yummy Valentine Jan 27, 2007
The Sutherland dining room has a spectacular painted ceiling and an appealing menu that opens with the likes of wood pigeon and foie gras pithiviers with date and orange sauce ... Pan-fried wood pigeon breasts are served with a parsnip tartlet and juniper berry sauce, and roast monkfish tails with wilted spinach and a red wine and balsamic jus; chocolate and rum pot is an old-fashioned finish. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
History, Arts And Fest Food Jan 14, 2007
Sometimes you're the pigeon and sometimes you're the statue. " Sheila Knight bought posters of black children in a small classroom with inspirational words on how difficult it was for them to get an education. "This is my first time here, and they have a little bit of everything at the festival," Knight said. "This is a good idea to have all these vendors offering different things. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Fire damages Berryville home, holds up U.S. 340 Jan 11, 2007
On Friday afternoon, beginning at about 2:30 p.m., local firefighters fought a residential fire at a house on U.S. 340, south of Berryville, near Pigeon Hill Antiques. It was not immediately clear what the monetary damages to the house were. (The Burke Times, VA)
