Need a gift? (3) Dec 9, 2008
Poinsettia nightlight from Avon, $7 ... Four-piece lotion and fragrance gift set from Avon, $22. (The Herald-Palladium)
Arts & Entertainment Briefs Nov 23, 2008
Art & Design Gifts, 608 N. Cherry St.; Custom Creations, 313 S. Cherry St.; Faith Lutheran Church, 422 N. Prairie; Heart Of Home, 502 S. Albright; Home Business Showcase, Boyd Building (Saturday only); Little Work of Art, 33991 250th St.; Pal s Old Mill Antiques, 103 N. Cherry St.; Sandy s Avon Open House, 416 E. Barbara, and Shell Rock Honey and Woodcrafts, 222 W. Main. For more information, contact Lorraine Kramer at Art & Design Gifts, 319-885-4511 or visit. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Economy Hasn't Hurt Local Toy Show Nov 17, 2008
In class D, it was Avon versus Dundee ... In the third week of high school football, Brighton played Greece Arcadia at home, unbeaten Webster Schroeder hosted Churchville-Chili, Marcus Whitman took the field against Clyde-Savannah, Caledonia-Mumford played Avon, and Horseheads played at Geneva. (R News)
Spoon River Scenic Drive officials invite visitors to enjoy 41st event Oct 5, 2008
Railroad enthusiasts will enjoy the Narrow Gauge Depot in Lewistown, the Avon Depot, and the restored Canton Depot with a Dinky Engine. These museums have items of railroad memorabilia. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Market celebrates first year; vendors agree on success Sep 7, 2008
Offerings range from gourd crafts to original portraiture to Avon products, she says, and the vendors who sell them are starting to plan special public participation events. There will be a build your own event on Oct. 18, Brinton says, and on Oct. 25 children are invited to decorate their own pumpkins. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A paradise of treasures and conversations beckons customers at flea market Jun 28, 2008
Organizer and property manager Amy Davee said things like old records, T-shirts, antique dishes, coins, knives, tools, Hot Wheels, purses, various collectibles, sports memorabilia, woodworkings, Avon, pet treats, and scrapbooking materials are only a few vendors she expects to see at the mall. The Cross County Mall holds the event four times a year, on the fourth full weekend of March, June, August and October. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Avon general mercantile reopens with new owners Jun 15, 2008
Pat Hansen / for Joe and Jeannie Steele, pictured here, have restored the historic Avon Store and are doing business six days a week as a general mercantile, with a little bit of everything groceries, dairy products, beverages, fresh produce, gifts and antiques. AVON The Avon Store has reopened with new owners and a new look ... This is gorgeous, just like 100 years ago, said longtime Avon resident Clara Young. (Montana Standard, MT)
Classifieds 6/12/08 Jun 13, 2008
8 a.m. -4 p.m. Jim Beam and Avon Bottles, dishes, knick knacks and much more. GARAGE SALE 618 S. Mill, Pontiac. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Ridiculous Day Parade draws crowd Jun 10, 2008
Noni Henry, an independent Avon representative, believed the work had cut into the number of people who attended the flea market. She said, as she worked her flea market table, based on the turnout last year, the crowd was slow. (Washington Journal, IA)
Classifieds 5/9/08 May 10, 2008
GARAGE SALES Garage Fri May 9th 8 to 5 Sat May 10th 8 to 1 808 S. Walnut Pontiac Collectables - John Deere, M Wheels - Cook - Doll - Antique dishes - drink classes - womens clothes - DVDs - Books - Avon - Jewelry - Tools. Much More. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Police Saw Invasion Suspect May 8, 2008
The trooper checked the vehicle registration, but the Saab would not be reported stolen for another 90 minutes, at 10:53 p.m., when the car's owner arrived home in Avon ... On Tuesday, prosecutors charged Williams in the Avon car theft and the burglary of the car owner's home, adding first-degree larceny and third-degree burglary to the string of charges ... In an interview with police, Williams admitted he had stolen the Saab, jewelry and sport shirts from the home where the car was parked on... (FOX61, CT)
Interviews for Miss Spoon River Scenic Drive are schedule Apr 9, 2008
The meeting is open to anyone who would like to help with the Fall Festival in Avon, Astoria, Bernadotte, Canton, Cuba, Duncan Mills, Ellisville, Fairview, Farmington, Ipava, Lewistown, London Mills, Mt. Pisgah, Smithfield, or Waterford/Dickson Mounds Museum Oct. 4, 5, 11, and 12. The newest site will be at Breeds in the Canton area, with Pumpkin Patch, a farmers market and collectibles. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Unique venture brings 15 new businesses to Bamberg in one fell swoop Apr 3, 2008
Phyl-Thom, stained glass and art; Roxy Ray, furniture; Charming Treasures, crafts; Jim Harrison, paintings; Nancy Jolly, Avon products; Elegant Collectibles and Crafts and Art Devine. T&D Correspondent Minnie Miller can be reached by writing to her at 138 Nature s Trail, Bamberg, SC 29003. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Teens arrested for burglaries Mar 1, 2008
AVON - Two 12-year-olds were arrested Thursday morning and charged with committing multiple burglaries. Fulton County sheriff's deputies were called at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of a burglary at Neff Co. at 112 N. Main St. in Avon ... After a brief investigation at the scene, deputies later arrested the two 12-year-olds from Avon. (Macomb Journal, IL)
These seniors are on the go Jan 23, 2008
Every senior received a door prize provided by the Chevron Gas Station in Rio Rico, Eva's Enchantment, Judy Becker from Avon, Bellisima Beauty Salon, or Salon del Norte, Brown said. Brown also mentioned some future projects: a community flea market scheduled for Feb. 23, a Bake and Craft Sale scheduled for March 13, a pancake breakfast, a St. Patrick's Day celebration as well as an Easter celebration. (Nogales International, AZ)
Kennet and Avon Canal, Wiltshire Dec 27, 2007
The Kennet and Avon Canal opened in 1810, linking the River Avon at Bath to the Thames River at Reading, creating a continuous waterway across southern England ... The 1812 engine is the oldest beam engine in the world, still in its original building and still doing its original job of pumping water to the summit level of the Kennet and Avon Canal. (Suite101.com)
Classified 11/14/07 Nov 15, 2007
HELP WANTED AVON Reps needed in your area. Internet access required. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
SHNS CONSOLIDATED BUDGET FOR OCT. 10 Oct 11, 2007
AVON (Stewart, Toronto Globe and Mail --Comment) --NEW YORK: Avon gets a makeover. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
More than 40 ven-dors provide arts, crafts, gifts, candy, baked goods, toys, Avon and Watkins products, glass tiles and Santa too. Enjoy fun-filled shopping for all your Christmas gift needs. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spoon River Scenic Drive program books and cookbooks are now available Sep 18, 2007
The new program book gives detailed information and maps for each of the 15 areas along the Scenic Drive in Avon, London Mills, Farmington, Fairview, Ellisville, mt. Pisgah Park, Canton, Cuba, Smithfield, Lewistown, Waterford/Dickson Mounds Museum, Duncan Mills, Ipava, and Astoria. Each area/village will have an information booth during the Fall Festival of Spoon River Scenic Drive (SRSD), which will be Oct. 6, 7, 13, and 14. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
23rd Founder John's Day is successful Sep 11, 2007
Mike Wamser, 10 Avon gift certificate; Mary Biel and Cindy Roll, 5 gift certificates; Sue Feilbach and Randy Thom, wash certificates; Rebekah Tollard, Husty Booster T-shirt; Daniel Hundt, 10 cash; Robert Scharnell, handmade soap; Mary Zastrow, honey; Scott Kuehl, handmade gift; Robert Scharnell, Tastefully Simple; Ruth Hintz, History of Dodge County book; Sue Zuelsdorf, historic coverlet; and Charice Feller, 25 gift certificate. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Digital plays swan song for Plymouth's Revolution Aug 30, 2007
Newbury Comics has stores in Avon, Braintree, and Kingston, but they're filled with more comic books and pop culture knickknacks than actual music. Murphy wonders about the current state of the music industry, and how young people are selecting their music. (Boston Globe -- Business)
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Several vendors set up shop in the Train Depot on Main Street on Saturday, pedalling wares like health products, knives, jewelry, Avon goods and money-saving fuel additives. Barbara Siemer said she gets her gemstones from all over the world and offers iamonds, rubies, sapphires, you name it. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Inland Community News briefs: 'King and I' to open at Kit Carson Jul 24, 2007
The other candidates are Muhammad Rahman, owner of El Toro Market; Ruby Hoffman, Avon representative; and Sean Redmond, Fallbrook Associated Swim Team. The winner will be announced at the Aug. 15 sundowner at La Estancia Hotel and Restaurant, 3135 Old Highway 395. (North County Times)
Bed and Breadfasts May 5, 2007
Driving along Avon Allen Road in Bow, Sharon spied a chipped-paint, 1914 farmhouse. I found out it belonged to my husband s uncle and aunt and they were going to bulldoze it, Sharon says. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)
‘Day in the Town’ expected to attract crowd to downtown area on Saturday May 2, 2007
Nails by Alicia Avon products. Lajanice Sizemore Personalized gifts and jewelry. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Store Brings Life to Old Theater Apr 27, 2007
Currently, they are offering old straight razors, a Scottie Dog cast iron bank, an assortment of Corvette Sting Ray collector coins, Scout knives, Case knives, Avon bottles, table lamps, a Bulova 23-jewel self-winding wrist watch, an "Old Key Winded West Point Pocket Watch" and other "stuff.". They sell "stuff" they buy and sell on consignment. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Couple Take In 3 Children - Then Trouble Arrives Mar 4, 2007
Erica, a high-school dropout, was working for a neighbor who sold Avon products at International Market World in Auburndale. Travis, also a dropout, was earning his keep as a carpenter. (The Ledger)
All about Madrid Feb 24, 2007
If there was an Oscar for best location, Pedro Almodvar's Madrid would be firm favourite. Now film fans can tour the director's hot spots. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Flea market sets up new shop Jan 23, 2007
The market now features more than 100 vendors at more than 200 booths, including coin dealers and those who sell jewelry, collectibles, crystal, electronics, collector toys, Avon products, faux designer purses, rabbit fur jackets, exotic-looking birds and much, much more. Two-thirds of the vendors at the former Green site made the move. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
