Vintage toys Nov 16, 2009
Stuff wrote on Nov 15, 2009 4:48 PM:" I still have a collection of Barbie dolls and GI Joe (with their original clothes ) from 1964-1966. And original Breyer horses from the same vintage - 1965- 70 (about 20 of them).Also our kids original Cabbage Patch dolls. My husband has a couple year's worth of Mad Magazines' from the 1950's.Why do I still have this stuff???? Maybe a visit "How Clean is your House" is in order! ". not so old. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A home for animals Nov 11, 2009
Six malnourished horses were recently rescued from Crescent. Carson credited much of the rescue efforts success to shelter manager Crystal Gagnon. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tour home features antiques Oct 29, 2009
The 20-acre spread was a perfect fit for their home and their horses ... They can watch weather patterns roll across the sky, admire the Bradshaw Mountains and ride their horses for miles. (AZCentral -- Home)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
BiNA Farm Horseshow and Program Showcase takes place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Dana Hall School Riding Center at Dana Hall School, Wellesley ... Jeanette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, appears at 7 p.m., in the Wakelin Room of Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. Her new book is Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Texas Mans Cow Art Sells For More Than $500,000 Oct 16, 2009
Also, she said, a collection of more than 300 vintage toy cows, horses and other farm animals sold for $5,975. Osborn, 70, grew up on a New Mexico ranch and then went on to a 40-year fashion career before retiring in 2002. (KWTX.com, TX)
Palmquists Combine Farming, Vacationing Guests (41) Oct 15, 2009
He operated logging camps at various locations in Wisconsin s northwoods and the farm served as the headquarters and a place to keep the horses. It also grew hay for the horses, and during slow times, lumberjacks would stay at the farm and clear land and construct buildings ... Another growing facet of their enterprise is people bringing their own horses to ride his trails and those nearby in the Chequamegon national forest. (Agri-View, WI)
The Uncommon Woman Oct 14, 2009
"Diane also organizes the annual Winnipesaukee Wine Festival each summer, raising more than $50,000 to date for local charities.In her so-called spare time, Diane boards horses and the couple manage some rental properties in Nantucket. She says she can do it all thanks to a great support team."I really do put lots of effort into recognizing people who can do the work. I see their talent and I let them go with it. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TOP PRODUCERS Oct 9, 2009
Besides the crossbred herd of Hereford/Angus (known as Baldies ), she raises and trains her own horses with a little help from friends and family. Her grazing strategies focus on rotational pasturing of native grasses throughout the year, which means no additional forage is purchased. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Rebirth of an icon (3) Oct 5, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 3, 2009 1:09 PM EDT ST. JOSEPH - Six horses - five jumping and one standing - are virtual replicas of equines on the original Silver Beach Carousel. One brown dog is someone's pet. (The Herald-Palladium)
Stand up to them Oct 2, 2009
Please consider my reason why the air district delayed the clean air deadline: to allow horse ranchers more time to raise (draft) horses to meet our eventual energy needs. Jim Rutherford. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
16th annual Berlin Whiskey Rebellion keeps local history alive Sep 25, 2009
Earlier in the spring, the committee had thought about canceling the event because of lack of funding and lack of volunteers. However, some new committee members and new ideas breathed new life into the annual festival. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
Meet at 9 a.m. at Elephant Rock staging area, and return by 3 p.m. Participants, 8 and older, can bring their own horses or make prior arrangements to rent one from Indian Grove Outfitters in Almo. A 20 reservation fee is required: Juanita Jones at 824-5519, ext. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp Sep 13, 2009
A cowboy from Helena, MT, Cooper started in the movies by falling off horses during Hollywood's "Golden Age." For decades, he was the all-American hero whose believable performances and strong, silent appeal brought him a lifetime of fame. Unknown to many, Cooper and Ernest Hemingway were close friends who shared a love for the outdoors. (PR Newswire)
Charles City parade brings back history Sep 9, 2009
I plowed a lot of ground with five horses, he said. Back in the days when he got behind the wheel, Martin farmed 500 to 600 acres of corn and beans with his son. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Parade lineup Sep 5, 2009
Lee County Health Department, First State Bank of Illinois, mules owned by Leo Hanks, D and W Horseshoeing and Miss Ava McKay, Glenda Studio of Dance, Trinity United Methodist Church, Boy Scout Troop 43, Cub Scout Pack 43, Learning for Life 43, Kathys Pumpkin Patch, Steelworkers Local 444, Kracker Jacks Drum Line, Democratic Party, Eckland Motors, tricycle and bikes owned by Mike Housh, tractors owned by Jim Daggs and tractors owned by Jim Billings ... Rashid Drug Bug, Nelson Fabricating and... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Any good party suggestions for 6-year-old girl? Aug 31, 2009
well all little girls love horses. there a few ranches around that have packages for parties. (Florida Today)
Travel, tourism commissioner takes tour of Hazel shops Aug 8, 2009
During his stop, Cooper toured The Corner Shoppe Antiques, Horses Mouth Antique Mall, Angelique's Antiques and Interior Design, Magnolia Tea Room and other of Hazel's special stores and businesses. The Department of Travel and Tourism, of which Cooper is head, is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Hollywood prop auction ends 40-year career Jul 31, 2009
Foam aliens, carousel horses, Roman sculptures all being sold off ... Schwartz's inventory of more than 93,000 pieces including foam aliens, vintage furniture and appliances, carousel horses, Roman sculptures and other assorted props from film and TV is being liquidated. (MSNBC -- News)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Jul 16, 2009
Heartland Horses & Handicapped Inc. now offers pony rides every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Donation is $5 per child. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Benefit planned to help family of teen with cancer (1) Jul 7, 2009
Among the activities planned are food concessions, face painting, a cake walk, trick roping demonstration by championship roper Kevin Fitzpatrick, miniature horses and music by Butch Morgan and the H. X and Loose Change. (Boerne Star, TX)
A piece of Helena history passes on Jul 5, 2009
Another tale, verified by a photo, is how Walter used a team of horses and wagon to haul the first beacon light to the top of the chest in 1936 ... Pretty soon they quit using horses and we all herded up the cows on cycles. (Helena Independent Record)
Roundup of Independence Day festivities in western Montana Jul 3, 2009
Ovando Parade, 11 a.m. Every year's motto is the same: Everybody Participates, Nobody Watches, where there are more horses than people, and where anybody can get in line and walk the route. Patriotic speeches and songs in front of the museum, 11:30 a.m. Ovando Volunteer Fire Department barbecue, noon. (Missoulian, MT)
Economy takes its toll on Amish Jun 30, 2009
Freeman Wingard is Amish, but he spent the last decade living quite differently than the popular characterization of the Amish as farmers, their plows hitched to enormous draft horses as they eschewed influences of the outside world. Wingard took his family to restaurants every week, made trips to Chicago and vacationed in Florida. (USA Today)
Paso Robles Annual Summer Activitie... Jun 28, 2009
Kids who love horses and want to see some cowboys would have a lot of fun at the horse show. Everyone deserves the luxury of a relaxing California summer vacation, but families shouldn't spend all their savings on one. (Suite101.com)
Countdown begins to July 4 festivities Jun 26, 2009
Floats, cars, pickups, tractors, horses, wagons, bicycles and marchers will congregate at Sul Ross Avenue and North 5th Street just before 4 p.m. Kiwanians will identify and tag each vehicle and every participant so they can be judged ... Saturday, fun begins at 8 a.m. and goes until 1 a.m., complete with vendors, 5K run, a grand pet contest, The Great Parade, an old-fashioned bank robbery and gunfight at noon and 2 p.m., a show featuring Peruvian Passo horses, The Great BBQ, a flea market and... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Bulletin Board Jun 24, 2009
Free horse photo with you on top or next to one of their gentle horses ... Free horse photo with you on or next to one of their gentle horses. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Plains Indian powwow pageantry this weekend Jun 18, 2009
Mike Her Many Horses, from Wounded Knee, S.D., returns as Arena Director along with Head Judge Garrett Goggles from Ethete. Host Drum is Night Hawk from Lodge Grass, Mont. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Fred "Kenneth" Swolley -Sept. 5, 1956-May 9, 2009 (21) Jun 3, 2009
Kenny had a love of horses, fast cars, antiques and enjoyed repairing electronics. He was a stereo specialist and more recently, was named top salesman and won many trips that took him to places like Hawaii and Thailand to mention a few. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Antique shop back on First May 19, 2009
She and George, who works at Linn-Benton Tractor, also operate a small ranch with cattle and horses. It s a busy life but she loves it, especially her store in Albany. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Woodbury Zoners ApproveNursery and Farm Designation May 6, 2009
The outcome was that alpacas were to be treated as horses; therefore, per the regulations, if a property is more than five acres, someone can keep as many animals as they want, said Ms. Lynch. Ms. Lynch said the Alpaca Connection property is more than seven acres. (Voices, CT)
Antiques dealer Ed Hardy - end of an era Apr 30, 2009
Lot No. 1091: Six-panel Japanese screen painting of five horses, from the Kano Yasunobu school. Dates to: 17th century. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A weekend full of wows! Apr 28, 2009
The international competition, with Mexican and American horses running against each other, will be introduced with great ceremony and fanfare. Dont miss it. (Nogales International, AZ)
Recession shines light on scams Apr 20, 2009
An SEC civil complaint alleges they used clients' money "as their personal piggy bank to furnish lavish and luxurious lifestyles, which include the purchase of multimillion-dollar homes, a horse farm, cars, horses and rare collectibles, such as Steiff teddy bears.". (4 of 4). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Garage Sales Begin at Public Market Apr 20, 2009
Two horses died following a training accident at the track. It was standing room only inside St. Theodore's Church in Gates. (R News)
CEOs know Bo helps Obamas feel a little less lonely at the top Apr 14, 2009
Many CEOs own both dogs and cats and report other pets including horses, mules, parrots, parakeets, hamsters, fish, lizards, snakes, ferrets, mice, turtles, rabbits, guinea pigs, hermit crabs and chinchillas. "I tend to trust people a little less if they are not pet owners as they sometimes are a little more narcissistic," says Judy Odom, co-founder of Software Spectrum, and owner of 3-year-old goldendoodle Lizzie and 6-year-old golden retriever Woody. (USA Today -- Money)
Wife of Westridge fraud suspect got $19 million Mar 27, 2009
Last month, prosecutors charged Mr. Walsh and Mr. Greenwood with using funds invested by universities, pension funds and other investors to cover up investment losses and to buy horses and a horse farm, a $3 million home for Ms. Schaberg, rare books and collectible teddy bears. Similar allegations were made in civil lawsuits filed by the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
I don't like country music, horses, or rodeos, and I live in Cache Valley ... " desertique wrote on Mar 20, 2009 7:47 AM:" shware "I don't like country music, horses, or rodeos, and I live in Cache Valley." ... By the way I do like country music and horses. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Beguiling rural pleasures await in Connecticut Mar 17, 2009
Northwest Connecticut, bucolic with hill and dale, farm and mansion, is like a fairy tale, with squires and horses, fields of corn and perhaps wheat, cream and fresh eggs a tactile connection to the land experienced by gentleman and farmer. It's a barely remembered world that suggests safety, peace, and quiet, a place and time of nursery rhymes where you wouldn't be surprised to see kings picking cabbages. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ex-money manager known for his love of horses Mar 16, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gardner Museum recalls art heist as 19th anniversary nears Mar 14, 2009
They bypassed more valuable works by Degas, then took several of the artist's sketches of jockeys sitting on horses. The heist also indicates the thieves may have had inside information, said Amore, pointing out that the thieves were aware of a silent alarm behind the guard booth and knew the number of guards on duty. (Boston Globe)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Raleigh The St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14 has more than 3,500 marchers, including floats, pipe and drum bands, horses and dancers ... Raleigh The St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 14, has more than 3,500 marchers including floats, pipe and drum bands, horses, and dancers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Little Missouri leaves glacier of ice behind Mar 12, 2009
He got the cars and horses moved up to higher ground, as he has in past springs, and then found a lookout to keep an eye on the situation ... A rancher downriver had water surround and briefly trap several horses. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Should Pitt, CMU have found fund misuse? Mar 8, 2009
Paul Greenwood and Stephen Walsh are accused of using the money to cover losses and to spend lavishly on items from collectible teddy bears to horses to a $3 million Florida home for Mr. Walsh's ex-wife. "If there's a fraud, no matter what you're in, you're probably going to lose a lot of money," said Robert Korajczyk, a professor of finance with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and director of its Zell Center for Risk Research. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Blaze destroys Burlington home Mar 6, 2009
I was out watering the horses and when I was walking back I noticed smoke coming out from under the eaves, said Shirley Cleaver, as she watched firefighters battle the fire from a neighbor s house across the street. I ran in to tell my husband. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Little chance Pitt, CMU can recoup funds Mar 4, 2009
Authorities claim Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Walsh misappropriated more than $553 million since 1996, of which $160 million was lavished on such items as cars, horses, rare books, real estate and collectible teddy bears. Yesterday's filing was part of a court battle over whether a judge should unfreeze some of the assets belonging to Mr. Greenwood, 62, and Mr. Walsh, 64, so they can pay living and legal expenses. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Consultant found no flaws in Pitt deal Mar 3, 2009
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission claim Mr. Greenwood, 62, of North Salem, N.Y., and Mr. Walsh, 64, of Sands Point, N.Y., spent $160 million on extravagances, including horses, cars, rare books and collectible teddy bears. While Westridge and an affiliated group, WG Trading Co., were federally regulated, two other entities controlled by Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Walsh were not. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
UB alum charged in $500M fraud Feb 28, 2009
Instead, Greenwood and Walsh essentially treated their clients investments as their personal piggy bank to purchase multi-million dollar homes, a horse farm and horses, luxury cars, and rare collectibles such as Steiff teddy bears, the SEC said. The SEC obtained an emergency court order freezing the assets of Greenwood and Walsh as well as their companies: WG Trading Investors, L.P. (WGTI), which is an unregistered investment vehicle; WG Trading Company, Limited Partnership (WGTC), which is a... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Pitt, CMU not likely to recover all funds Feb 27, 2009
The men were charged by the FBI in Manhattan with misappropriating more than $500 million of investors' money to hide losses and finance a lavish lifestyle that included purchases of $80,000 collectible teddy bears, horses and a $3 million condominium for an ex-wife. Also Wednesday, both men were sued in civil court by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which alleged that the partners misappropriated more than $553 million and "fraudulently... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2 Major Fraud Cases in NY Federal Court Feb 26, 2009
An unidentified WG Trading employee told the FBI the money was used for "the purchase of expensive collectible items by Greenwood, the purchase of horses by Greenwood, transfer of cash to Walsh's then-wife and ... the purchase of an apartment for Walsh's ex-wife pursuant to a divorce settlement." The Securities and Exchange Commission said the collectibles included expensive Steiff teddy bears. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Another Billion-Dollar Rip-Off On Wall St. Feb 26, 2009
Federal Prosecutors Say Fraudsters Used Funds From Charities And Universities To Buy Horses, Settle A Divorce ... (AP) The owners of a company that managed hundreds of millions of dollars for universities and charities were arrested Wednesday on charges of looting their investment funds for over a decade to buy horses, collectibles and other personal items ... The employee claimed the money was used for "the purchase of expensive collectible items by Greenwood, the purchase of horses by... (CBS News)
Four arrested on investment funds looting charges Feb 26, 2009
Tom Hays ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday, February 26, 2009. 61, of North Salem, N.Y., and , 64, of Sands Point, N.Y., appeared in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on charges of conspiracy, securities fraud and wire fraud. (Insight on the News)
$52 Million In County Retirement Money Missing Feb 26, 2009
The employee claimed the money was used for "the purchase of expensive collectible items by Greenwood, the purchase of horses by Greenwood, transfer of cash to Walsh's then-wife and ... the purchase of an apartment for Walsh's ex-wife pursuant to a divorce settlement.". According to the FBI, some of the money went to a stuffed teddy bear collection. (KCRA 3, CA)
Two money managers accused of fraud Feb 26, 2009
Paul Greenwood, also a horse breeder and elected official in suburban New York, and Stephen Walsh were awaiting an appearance in federal court in Manhattan to face securities and wire fraud charges alleging they raided funds to buy horses and cover other personal expenses ... The employee claimed the money was used for "the purchase of expensive collectible items by Greenwood, the purchase of horses by Greenwood, transfer of cash to Walsh's then-wife and ... the purchase of an apartment for... (MSNBC -- Business)
'An egregious fraud of immense proportions' Feb 26, 2009
Two East Coast investment managers sued for fraud by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University misappropriated more than $500 million of investors' money to hide losses and fund a lavish lifestyle that included purchases of $80,000 collectible teddy bears, horses and rare books, federal authorities said yesterday. As Pitt and Carnegie Mellon were busy trying to learn whether they will be able to recover any of their combined $114 million in investments through Westridge Capital... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Features professional Frisbee teams, miniature horses, search-and-rescue dogs and therapy dogs. Also includes pet adoptions. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Retrace musical history in Muscle Shoals, Ala. Feb 19, 2009
Legend has it that Mick Jagger wrote Wild Horses in the building s bathroom ... Legend has it that Mick Jagger penned Wild Horses here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Cache of Ice Age fossils found in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
Among the finds is a near-intact mammoth skeleton, a skull of an American lion and bones of saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, bison, horses, ground sloths and other mammals. Researchers discovered 16 fossil deposits under an old parking lot next to the tar pits in 2006 and began sifting through them last summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Jaipur: Film crew drilled holes in fort Feb 16, 2009
They also brought in in animals - horses and elephants - into the protected monument. The shooting of this multi-crore budget film was stopped by the Jaipur bench of Rajasthan high court on February 13 after a portion of the wall built by the film unit collapsed, injuring 16 onlookers. (India Times, India)
An American Home: The History of the White House Feb 8, 2009
Ulysses S. Grant ended each day feeding treats to his horses in the stables. Richard Nixon spoke to the portraits of past presidents in a quiet attempt to channel their wisdom. (Pekin Times, IL)
Merchandise, Pets, Furniture, etc. Feb 8, 2009
Adopt-A-Pet, Animals Lost and Found, Birds-Fish, Cats, Dogs, Horses. View local Garage and Yard Sales in your area. (The Palm Beach Post)
