Five of the Best Christmas Decorati... Nov 17, 2009
For the beginner Willow Tree offers a six piece set of the main figurines: Mary with Baby Jesus, Joseph, donkey, shepherd, and two sheep. Add on include the Three Wise Men, Creche, barn animals, angels, and backdrop stars. (Suite101.com)
Something special about the Cotswolds Oct 1, 2009
Wool from Cotswold sheep became a major export. Set in stunning countryside, the town marks the start of the Cotswold Way, 102 miles of quintessentially English countryside. (India Times)
• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
" Individual tickets are 20 to 50, at 426-1110 or . Season tickets at 343-0556 or .Music/Twin FallsTwin Falls Tonight Appreciation Concert, featuring the band High Street, 6:30-9:30 p.m. OCT. 3 at the fountain downtown on Main Avenue. Hosted by Historic Downtown Twin Falls' Twin Falls Tonight Committee as a thank you to patrons and sponsors. Free wristbands and free T-shirts given away during the evening. 420-0916.Lecture, dinner/ShoshoneLincoln County Historical Society presents "History of the... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fall’s bounty beckons in Walpole, N.H. Sep 16, 2009
Three rooms are in the 1774 farmhouse, while the two cottages (with working kitchens) are in the former sheep barn, which dates to the 1850s. The sheep are gone, but the farm does keep cashmere goats and beef cattle ... Walk the trails and visit the sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits. (Boston Globe)
Newell Labor Day brings history to life Sep 8, 2009
The events included regular rodeo events, mutton bustin' for the youngest cowgirls and boys, family team-roping and unique events such as sheep tee-peeing paying tribute to the history of the sheep industry in the area. Sheep tee-peeing involves teams of people racing with canvas tents in an arena where sheep are loose ... The team must capture a sheep and unfold the tent on top of the sheep and hope it stays inside while the team races back to the starting point. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rolling toliet among unique features at Threshermen's Reunion Sep 6, 2009
Highlights: rock crushing; threshing; sheep shearing; tractor pulls; country music shows; general store; 1900 country schoolhouse; saw mill; a 1910-era blacksmith shop; 1920 Conoco gas station; craft show; flea market. Web site. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Threshermen's reunion in Pontiac is a place for entertainment and education Sep 4, 2009
Highlights: rock crushing, threshing, sheep shearing, tractor pulls, a variety of country music shows, a general store, 1900 country schoolhouse, a saw mill, a 1910-era blacksmith shop, a 1920 Conoco gas station a craft show and a flea market. Web site. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
GUTHRIE COUNTY FAIR Sep 4, 2009
Arm wrestling competition begins at 5 p.m. at the sheep show ring. Returning to the fair in concert is country singer Jason Brown at 8 p.m. Sunday. (The Guthrian, IA)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (1) Aug 30, 2009
10000 block of North Creek Road, Comfort, 7:31 p.m., A caller reported loose sheep running around the flea market. 30000 block of Interstate 10, 7:36 p.m., A caller reported getting locked in the parking lot. (Boerne Star, TX)
Public safety log (Aug. 27) (79) Aug 28, 2009
Foot rot A caller told the sheriff s office about 10 a.m. Wednesday she had noticed sheep behind the Interstate 5 northbound rest area south of Albany that were having trouble standing and walking. A deputy contacted the owner and was told the sheep have foot rot and he is taking steps to take care of the problem. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Author publishes story about oil exploration in Kettleman Hills Aug 18, 2009
The story begins in Kettleman City with the characters of a pioneer sheep herder Laggett Steele and his son, Ray. Laggett Steele grew up in Hanford before moving to Kettleman City where he raised his sheep in peace until the Tulare Lake began to recede in the 1920s and the discovery of oil in 1928, entangled him in a deceptive land struggle. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 7, 2009
Other features include rail handcar and motorcar display and ride, ladies bazaar, antique household items and shop tools, quilting, rug weaving, sheep shearing, woodworking, crafts, bluegrass festival and continuous jamming Saturday and Sunday afternoons. A $5 button for ages 12 and over is good for all three days. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Floyd Co. Fair is off and running Jul 23, 2009
6-10 a.m. Swine, Sheep, & Goats Weigh-In ... 8 a.m. Sheep/Meat Goat Judging. (Charles City Press, IO)
A piece of Helena history passes on Jul 5, 2009
He loved the outdoors, and we spent a lot of time together hunting and fishing, at places like Sheep Creek, Towhead and the Smith River. Jester described how his uncle was a master shot with a pistol, possessing numerous trophies and medals he d won in competitions. (Helena Independent Record)
Berniece H. Trone Roberts Frasier Apr 11, 2009
With their three boys, Berniece and Henry loved to be outdoors, spending time in the summer months working together at sheep camp at Girlie Lake. Berniece loved to cook for her family. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
Some other species in the sale are Rocky Mountain Big Horn, Moose, Longhorn, Cape and American Buffalo, Elk, Caribou, Zebra, Wart Hog, Kob, Axis Deer, Gemsbok, Nyala, Mouflon Sheep, Giraffe, Whitetail Deer, Spanish Ibex, Dik Dik, Armadillos, Coyote, Bobcat, Mule Deer, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Nile Lechwe, Wildebeest, Springbok, Chamois and Red Hartebeest ... There are numerous high quality hides: Zebra, Springbok, Axis Deer, Alpaca, cowhides, sheep skins, Eel and Snake skins plus Grizzly Bear,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A Road to Ruin? North County Corridor has landowners up in arms Mar 23, 2009
Bud and Cheri Halsey moved to Thieman Road 29 years ago, looking for room to raise their two sons, along with cows, sheep and goats. "Chores and 4-H projects are good for kids. It gives them direction," Bud Halsey said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
People can hold newborn baby lambs, and see sheep being sheared at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day, at the 100-year-old red barn with white arches. Admission is $4 per person or $20 for a carload. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
St. Joseph Church offers quilt event Feb 12, 2009
To enter the show, drop off quilts at one of the following locations: Busy Bobbin in Rice Lake, the Cotton Club in Chippewa Falls, Elly's Sheared Sheep in Chetek, the River's Edge Antiques and Quilt Loft in Hayward, Thimbles Quilt Shop in Trego, Sew Country in Clear Lake, Pins and Needles in St. Croix Falls, or the Spooner Mercantile in Spooner. Quilts will be accepted until April 3. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Finding romance - and great skiing Feb 8, 2009
The converted sheep barn off the back of the house is a welcoming English pub, with a dark mahogany bar imported from a former pub in London's financial district. The spacious pub has booths for cozying up - with each other and an apr. (Boston Globe)
Loyal Valley listeners tune in to Radio Tradio Feb 8, 2009
Diana Marcum writes stories about gamblers, nuns, squirrels, pharmacists and sheep shearers. Small towns. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
