A roll call of notable people who died in 2008 Jan 4, 2009
Emmy winner for The Carol Burnett Show ; conniving politician in Blazing Saddles. May 29. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
2008 Passages: Lives lost this year Dec 26, 2008
" He was founding editor of the pulp magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. Heart failure, Dec. 4. Sophie Altman, 95, television producer who created the long-running quiz show It's Academic, pitting teams of high school students against one another. Heart disease, May 24. John Alvin, 59, illustrator who created the posters for more than 120 movies, including Blazing Saddles, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and The Lion King. Heart attack, Feb. 6. Philip Agee, 72, renegade former CIA agent whose... (USA Today)
Hanson tops off an overwhelming year Nov 25, 2008
Same goes for Blazing Saddles. RIDICULOUSLY funny show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ready to Celebrate: Fourth of July festivities under way in Kirkland Jul 2, 2008
As the sun rose over Franklin Township Park in Kirkland on Tuesday morning, Bubbles took her time scrubbing and rinsing the noses, tails and saddles of 20 white plaster merry-go-round horses. Bubbles, who would only give the name she goes by while working at the carnival, began working at Big M Amusements 21/2 months ago because she thought she would enjoy the summer job at the carnival in her boyfriend's hometown. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
1/26-27: Western Americana Jan 26, 2008
The High Noon Western Americana show has unique and authentic pieces of Western fine art, Native American textiles, Western antiques, saddles and spurs. The items are highly collectible and come from more than 200 dealers of Western Americana in the United States and Canada. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Pa. mayor's dream of a Wild West museum is headed for the auction block Nov 10, 2007
For sale are covered wagons, marshal's badges, boots, chaps, saddles, "Wanted" posters, letters, photographs, maps, furniture, pottery, artwork, pistols, rifles, knives and more. One item expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars is a bright red Wells Fargo & Co. stagecoach, in working condition. (AZCentral -- News)
Harrisburg mayor’s dream of the old West is readied for auction in Texas Nov 9, 2007
For sale are covered wagons, marshal s badges, boots, chaps, saddles, Wanted posters, letters, photographs, maps, furniture, pottery, decor, artwork, pistols, rifles, knives and more. One item expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars is a bright red Wells Fargo tage coach, still in working condition. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Palomar Mountain B&B restoration stalled Oct 16, 2007
Antlers, guitars, saddles and snowboards decorate the spacious front hall, which is centered on a massive stone fireplace. Decorated with cuckoo clocks, 10 cozy rooms -- some with their own bathrooms -- could offer tourists a place to stay. (North County Times)
Auction benefits Old Order Amish medical needs Jun 21, 2007
A large selection of tack, including bridles, pads, saddles, a two-seated buggy and a new two-wheel pony cart, will be available for purchase. Even if visitors don't find anything to their fancy, the home-cooked Amish meals and goodies alone should appeal to most. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Clements Crossing opens in 1893 building May 18, 2007
Since he opened last week, Malcoun said he's found that customers want old-time western items, such as buckles, saddles, artwork and sculpture. "I don't know anything about antiques," Malcoun said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Auction to feature Civil War items Mar 15, 2007
In addition to those items, there are a lot of other guns, swords and things used during the Civil War - uniforms, ammunition, cannon balls, plus other items of the time period, including lots of stone crocks, Confederate money, flags, cavalry caps and boots, knives, saddles and saddlebags. Stevens invites the community to come out during the auction and preview just to see all the Civil War items. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
