Venerable Quilted Bear restaurant closes Aug 26, 2009
After more than 36 years of catering to Valley diners with its classic seafood, steaks and signature 26-item salad bar, the Quilted Bear at Scottsdale and Lincoln roads has closed ... The space may be used for another restaurant and bar or something else, according to management agent Colleen Flood, representing shopping center owner Lincoln Plaza LLC.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Warner Bros. Entertainment to Stage Spectacular Events in New York City to Culminate Worldwide 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz Aug 12, 2009
Entertainment will continue celebrating The Wizard Oz with a star-studded, exclusive screening at Alice Tully Hall as part of this year's New York Film Festival, which is produced by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Visit , the official site for all Oz-related events and products. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
No negatives ... what is good? Jul 29, 2009
Drive from one end of city to the other in 10 minutes (except from 3:00-5:00pm)Short drive to major shopping in Lincoln or Omaha ... marwiesis Jul 28, 2009 2:10 PM close to shopping in Norfolk, Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Shirley Ann Freyer Jul 18, 2009
Burial will follow at Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday and sign the guest book at. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
Michael J. Fox: Adventures Of An Incurable Optimist ABC Lincoln Square Production in association with ABC EntertainmentMichael J. Fox, Executive ProducerNelle Fortenberry, Executive ProducerRudy Bednar, Executive Producer. 102 Minutes That Changed America HISTORY Produced by Siskel/Jacobs Productions for HistoryGreg Jacobs, Executive ProducerJon Siskel, Executive ProducerSusan Werbe, Executive ProducerNicole Rittenmeyer, Producer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Galt city manager plans to retire at year's end Jul 16, 2009
Some of the main projects that have been accomplished during his term include the Lincoln Way project, Downtown revitalization, a new police station, redoing the flea market and purchasing three parcels of land to turn into parks. He is also proud of the work that has been done on the wastewater plant and the C Street interchange project. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
VICKERS/A cure for any ailment Jul 16, 2009
Lydia's portrait was prominently displayed on each bottle, looking much like Mary Todd Lincoln. Ms. Pinkham apparently was proud of her concoction. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Madison County police blotter Jul 15, 2009
Arrest: On July 2, deputy Jason Ring was patrolling on Georgia Highway 98 near Comer when he saw a Lincoln Town Car without a license plate. Ring stopped the car, then recognized the driver, whom he already knew had a suspended license. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community Calendar Jul 11, 2009
Those interested should meet at the First Murphy House, located at Lincoln and Sixth, in Carmel ... Asthma Camp is Monday, July 27th through Friday, July 31st at Lincoln School in Salinas. (KSBW 8, CA)
Netanyahus paranoia extends to self-hating Jews Emanuel and Axelrod, Barak Ravid, Haaretz Jul 10, 2009
Netanyahu's paranoia extends to 'self-hating Jews' Emanuel and Axelrod - Haaretz - Israel News. July 10, 2009 Tamuz 18, 5769. (Harper's Magazine)
Dallas City celebrates 150 years Jul 8, 2009
The afternoon includes inflatables for kids, garden tours and boat races on the Mississippi, and an Abraham Lincoln impersonator performs at Lincoln Park at 1 p.m. The chicken supper and German band begin at 4 p.m. Later in the evening Bryce Dexter, Elvis impersonator, and the King Graffiti Band will perform at the high school gym. Advance tickets are now on sale for this show. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Holiday weekend tradition draws hundreds to Lincoln Jul 6, 2009
IR photo by - A cowboy takes a nap in the grass during the 57th Lincoln Rodeo Sunday afternoon. Lincoln Folks in Lincoln know how to celebrate the Fourth of July ... The weekend began with a parade on Saturday and a fireworks display in the evening, and about 1,200 people attended the 57th annual Lincoln Rodeo held at the Lincoln Rodeo Grounds. (Helena Independent Record)
Mill Creek Park an off-the-beaten-path gem Jun 21, 2009
The park, on the Lincoln Heritage Trail road (Clarksville Road between Westfield and Marshall), boasts 2,600 acres of land and 811 acres of water (39 miles of shoreline, according to a brochure). It attracts visitors from a wide area, including some from Chicago. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pool hall, pay center to move after property sale Jun 20, 2009
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Cliff Brumfield said changes to the site are coming soon, but he was not in a position to discuss details ... "It lies at one of the primary intersections in Lincoln County.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Haaretz: Ross to be Ousted as U.S. Envoy to Iran Jun 16, 2009
Why is Dennis Ross being ousted as Obama envoy to Iran. - Haaretz - Israel News. (Newsmax)
Rare Lincoln stamp to be sold at auction May 25, 2009
CHICAGO -- A torn envelope bearing a rare 90-cent Abraham Lincoln stamp from 1869 a Maserati of sorts in stamp-collecting circles is set for auction next month in New York City ... The envelope, with a rare Abraham Lincoln stamp that was stolen from an Indiana collector in 1967 and surfaced 39 years later in Chicago will be sold at auction in New York on June 13, 2009. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
'1 in 4 Israelis would consider leaving country if Iran gets nukes'... May 23, 2009
1 in 4 Israelis would consider leaving country if Iran gets nukes' - Haaretz - Israel News. May 23, 2009 Iyyar 29, 5769. (The Drudge Report)
• Community news briefs May 15, 2009
He has volunteered as a tutor at Lincoln Elementary School in Twin Falls for the last 10 years. He has enjoyed helping the students under the America Reads Program. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
In brief: Chicago Place | Debt for sale | Jo-Ann store move May 15, 2009
8 million on the Armitage Collection shopping center in Lincoln Park, 1123 W. Armitage Ave. Executives with Lord Cos. declined to comment. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Scene & Herd: Houses and hydrangeas on town's calendar May 7, 2009
This Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Nell Walker will lead a tour of the landscape improvements at Lincoln Park that include planting of native trees and shrubs and control of invasive species. Meet in the park s parking lot on Lincoln Street. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
In brief: Winnetka | Chicago Marriott | Ventas | Jones Lang May 6, 2009
The plan for the one-acre site, near Lincoln Avenue and Elm Street, east of Green Bay Road, consists of retail space and 31 condominiums, which would start at $800,000. Lincolnwood-based New Trier cant demolish the existing buildings until it has financing and wont begin marketing the condominiums until the economy improves, says Robert Goldstein, a managing partner. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Where Britannia reigns supreme May 3, 2009
"When we confederated in 1867, the great threat was that once the Union Army was done, Lincoln was going to turn on Canada. A lot of Americans thought it was their destiny to possess all of North America.". In the center's gift shop I found "The Quinte Spirit," a CD of Loyalist folk songs featuring a 16-year-old Avril Lavigne, who hails from nearby Napanee. (Boston Globe)
Supermodel Kathy Ireland Lashes Out Against Pro Choice Apr 28, 2009
Al Roker reading aloud from "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs" to 800 fourth grade NYC public school students at Lincoln Center to kick off Learning Leaders Great School Volunteer Week on Monday. Miley Cyrus rocking Lia Sophia bracelets at the "Hannah Montana" premiere in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday. (Fox News)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
Did knife belong to Lincoln ... But according to a Monmouth man and an affidavit dated Feb. 29, 1940, it once belonged to Abraham Lincoln ... When you say you have an original Lincoln piece, they think you are kooky, Morris said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Roughdraft, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Lincoln Inn, 413 Main St. No cover ... Roughdraft, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Lincoln Inn, 413 Main St. No cover ... Historic Shoshone walking tour, presented by Lincoln County Historical Society and Shoshone Bureau of Land Management, 10 a.m. MAY 30, starting at the Lincoln County Extension Office at Lincoln County Fairgrounds. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
An inside look at the Knights of Pythias Mar 18, 2009
Abraham Lincoln supported the Knights of Pythias ... One of only two organizations chartered by Congress, at the request of President Abraham Lincoln, the order spread across the United States and the first lodge in Arizona was opened in Tucson in 1884. (Nogales International, AZ)
Dallas City plans for 150th birthday Mar 18, 2009
A parade is held on Saturday, along with boat races on the Mississippi River and an Abraham Lincoln impersonator performing at Lincoln Park. Later in the evening Bryce Dexter, Elvis impersonator, and the King Graffiti Band will perform at the high school gym. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Police briefs Mar 17, 2009
The Silverado was taken on Thursday or Friday from Judy's Auto Sales on Lincoln Way East, police said in a news release. Collectible coins stolen from Dublin Township. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Culture Calendar Mar 11, 2009
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra: MYSO will celebrate its 50th anniversary season with two gala concerts in March, both honoring the observance of the Lincoln Bicentennial. There will be two performances 7:30 p.m. March 18 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre, and 4 p.m. March 22 at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jacko Flea Market Finds Mar 10, 2009
And then there are the real cars: a 1988 Lincoln Town Car Limousine, 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spur II Touring Limousine, a 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Limo with 24 K gold embellishments designed exclusively by and for Jackson; a 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60. Jackson is said to have asked to hold out the two Rollses from the auction, but there is a tour bus for sale in its place. (Fox News)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
Noon Sunday: noted Lincoln collector Ray McCaskey, member of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum Foundation Board, will show some items from his personal collection ... Lincoln Inn, 1345 S. Batavia Ave./Route 31 in Batavia. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
‘America's scrapbook' curator shares material in three new volumes Feb 26, 2009
"I want to fill in the blanks. When an event is canceled, the memorabilia is particularly scarce. For example, anything from McKinley's 1901 San Francisco trip (cut short by his wife's illness). I have a dozen things from that visit, but there are more out there, buried in attics."And I have two tickets for Lincoln's funeral ... " It was: an 1858 train pass that Abraham Lincoln used for the Illinois Central Railroad between Chicago and Springfield, with punch marks and Lincoln's signature."I... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Madoff 'Devil' Among Toy Fair Highlights Feb 21, 2009
Lincoln High has been lacking in spirit this Winter and the boys and girls basketball and wrestling teams haven't had as much support they should have received. But the support of one another on the team has kept the players going. (KCRA 3, CA)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
InterContinental Montelucia Resort 949 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. $65. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
U Street in Washington D.C. charts path of racial progress Feb 19, 2009
From the 1910s through the 1950s, performance halls, then movie houses and jazz clubs sprang up: the Howard and Lincoln theaters, clubs with names such as Bali, the Casbah, Bengasi, Republic Gardens and Crystal Caverns, restored today as the Bohemian Caverns. Bandleader Ellington, who grew up around here, held court. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
The Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue at Clement Street, San Francisco. $20 adults, $17 seniors, $16 ages 13 to 17 and students with college ID; members and children younger than 12 free. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Across the area Feb 19, 2009
As of late Wednesday, there were no reports of any major damage from severe weather that moved through the Augusta area and caused brief tornado warnings for parts of Lincoln, McDuffie and Columbia counties ... Dave Schuetrum, of the weather service office in West Columbia, S.C., said someone from his office would survey areas today in Richmond, Columbia and Lincoln counties. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
The bird houses are located at City and Country, 50 Daniel St.; N.W. Barrett Gallery, 53 Market St.; Kennedy Studios Gallery, 31 Market St.; Worldly Goods, 37 Congress St.; Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State St.; J. Covington Home, corner Deer and High streets; Piscataqua Fine Arts, 23 Ceres St.; The Banks Gallery, 420 Court St.; Maine-ly New Hampshire, 22 Deer St.; RiverRun Books, 20 Congress St.. tuesday, march 31. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
Every Thursday, Stardust Bowl II, 3925 E. Lincoln Highway, offers bowling for only $1 per game when you make a $2 donation benefitting the HSCA and the Lake Area United Way. FYI: (219) 922-3811. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Grand Dezign Announces the Arrival of Rare and Retired Royal Doulton Kings and Queens Collection Feb 16, 2009
Australian wildfires rage, Westminster's winner is revealed and students honor Lincoln. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Renovated house turns back time Feb 15, 2009
Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press A statue of President Abraham Lincoln stands outside the David Wills House in Gettysburg ... President Abraham Lincoln slept here -- he really did -- the night of Nov. 18, 1863, and here he composed at least part of the famous address that he delivered the next day at a ceremony dedicating Soldiers National Cemetery, where hundreds of soldiers slain in the famous battle were buried ... "President Lincoln retired early that night to put some finishing touches on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Needham Briefs (Feb. 12) Feb 11, 2009
Located on the ground floor of our 51 Lincoln St. headquarters, the Clothes Closet and Flea Market accept donations of gently worn in-season clothing and household items throughout the year. We cannot accept electronics or furniture. (Needham Tab, MA)
Loyal Valley listeners tune in to Radio Tradio Feb 8, 2009
And five different people are selling five different Lincoln Town Cars. DIANA BALDRICA / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Inauguration musings Feb 8, 2009
Abraham Lincoln had taken a train trip from his home in Springfield, Ill,, for his inauguration on March 4, 1861 ... President-elect Obama was commemorating that trip by leaving from Philadelphia and reliving the final segment of Lincoln's journey ... What made the Philadelphia event so appealing to me is that my collection includes a ribbon from the 1861 Lincoln reception in that city, and I would love to add a ribbon or button from the Obama departure as a mate. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
An American Home: The History of the White House Feb 8, 2009
"I love the Lincoln Room the most," she said. "When you see that great bed, it looks like a cathedral. To touch something I know he had touched was a real link with him.". (Pekin Times, IL)
More of this story Feb 8, 2009
Also pictured are Lisa Brown, administrative assistant to White County Judge Michael Lincoln and Justice of the Peace Johney Gipson ... In other business, the committee approved a plan presented by White County Judge Michael Lincoln to lease two road graders for the next three years at a cost of 2,200 a month ... Another proposal by Lincoln was approved involving a new full-time employee for the judge's office. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
29 places to go in 2009 Feb 7, 2009
Abraham Lincolns bicentennial coincides with both of these landmark dates beginning January 1 and running through April 30, the planned Living the Legacy: Lincoln in D.C. celebratory program (www ... org/lincolnindc) includes more than 75 exhibitions and special events. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Franklin Mint Announces Plans to Commemorate the Upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama Feb 7, 2009
Products being released by the company incorporate several rare mint condition United States postage stamps up to 70 years old featuring political icons such as John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and George Washington; treasures in their own right. Historic newspapers from coast to coast are also included in these offerings. (Internet News Bureau)
National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of ... Feb 7, 2009
National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of Lincoln s birth - BostonHerald ... National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of Lincoln s birth ... Joe Keefe of the National Archives regional headquarters in Waltham was sifting through a box of old documents when he came across a Civil War draft letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln. (Boston Herald)
