3 Northeastern weekend escapes Nov 7, 2009
On a stroll through Madison, on rural Route 231, you'll find an old wooden church converted into a quilt shop, a diner where high school teams gather postgame to wolf down fried cheesecake, and front porches meant for lingering. Charlottesville may be best known as home to the University of Virginia, but much of the action revolves around the pedestrian mall, where a free-speech monument -- a massive slate wedge with chalk for passersby to scrawl their thoughts -- was just unveiled in front of... (CNN)
Rare Degas bronze caps Grays auction Nov 6, 2009
Back in Cleveland, she found a job answering phones at Michael Wolf s auction gallery, working her way up to gallery manager and becoming a licensed auctioneer. In 1995 she moved on to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago; Sotheby s purchased the firm in the late 1990s, and she was promoted again. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Clark County Mule Festival contest, rodeo and show results told Oct 27, 2009
Costume contest First, Coulter mule with Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, and second, Church mule as Winnie the Pooh. Also participating were the Humal mule with Renaissance girl, the Schlipman mule as a piata and the Torman mule as a genie in a bottle. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
'Where the Wild Things Are' comes alive in video game Oct 23, 2009
Based on both the book and the newly released movie, the game starts when young Max, a rambunctious boy dressed in a wolf costume, arrives at the island where the Wild Things live. For those unfamiliar with the book, the Wild Things are a group of big scary monsters who roar, gnash their teeth, roll their big yellow eyes and show off their sharp claws. (USA Today -- Tech)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 22, 2009
Leaping wolf snatches photo prize ... Leaping wolf snatches photo prize. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
Nobody came here, said Tony Foreman, a native son who along with his wife, chef Cindy Wolf, has been a driver in the neighborhood s development ... The neighborhood s evolution, fueled by the opening of a 753-room Marriott Waterfront Hotel, restaurants like Foreman and Wolf s Charleston, smart boutiques, and even a Whole Foods, is firmly progressing ... Where to eat Charleston Cindy Wolf s pioneering Low Country restaurant was the first reason to come to Harbor East a dozen years ago, and it... (Boston Globe)
LCHD recommends having a plan, knowing policies during flu season Oct 6, 2009
Here, Martha Wolf sells odds and ends from her home and business. Robin Delaney/Daily Democrat. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Tour solar, bake cookies, shop for antiques Oct 3, 2009
The third annual Paws2Help Garage Sale will be held at 3711 West 46th Street, Wolf Creek addition, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Paws2Help, in conjunction with Popish Veterinary Clinic, provides medical care for animals housed at Metro Animal Control, animals going to rescue, and stray animals that have been rescued ... Stage III Community Theatre presents "Wolf" at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., today and Sunday at 2 p.m. It is suitable for all ages. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
• Community briefs Sep 19, 2009
Sheila Hubsmith and Mildred Wolf, 4. Leo Moore and Dee Keicher. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
It's probably 18th to early 19th Century, but the scabbard is 20th Century, he told the owners, Julie and Charlie Wolf of Wethersfield. "It's worth $300 to $600." The sword was one of several items the Wolfs had brought to Antique Appraisal Day in the garage at the Kellogg-Eddy House last Sunday ... During the American occupation of Japan after World War II, Gen. Douglas MacArthur had samurai swords collected and destroyed en masse, the two experts told the Wolfs. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
• Antique rifle wins 'Best of Show'; new AR-15 raffled off through Filer Police Sep 8, 2009
But Johnson said Monday that it was, and he joked that next year "we should auction off wolf tags.". Johnson said that it's "not really" a concern that the AR-15 could end up in the wrong hands, but he noted that "it could happen.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Grouseland remains a Vincennes treasure Aug 27, 2009
Peter Wolf Tuth, a famous woodcarver who has carved statues all over the United States and Europe, will come to Vincennes. The carving of Tecumseh will be carved out of black oak and will stand more than 40 feet high. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Loney hosts charity bowling night Jul 24, 2009
Accompanying Loney were fellow Dodgers Manny Ramirez, Russell Martin, Juan Pierre, Matt Kemp, Orlando Hudson, Randy Wolf, Brad Ausmus, Ramon Troncoso, Clayton Kershaw, Brent Leach, Jeff Weaver, James McDonald, Xavier Paul, Ronald Belisario, Claudio Vargas and Rick Honeycutt. Also included in the mix were numerous celebrities, one of which was Alyssa Milano of "Charmed" and "Who's The Boss", and plenty of local Dodgers fans. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
Law : Special Victims Unit NBC Wolf Films in association with UniversalMedia StudiosMariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson ... Law : Special Victims Unit Swing NBC Wolf Films in association withUniversal Media StudiosEllen Burstyn as Bernadette Stabler ... Law : Special Victims Unit Persona NBC Wolf Films in association withUniversal Media StudiosBrenda Blethyn as Linnie Malcolm/Caroline Cantwell. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kevin Frisch: Remembering the first men on the moon Jul 17, 2009
I knew the Man on the Moon (or the Man in the Moon as he was often called) was just a nursery rhyme character, like Mother Goose or the Boy Who Cried Wolf. He wasn t real, like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Main Street announces its officers, board Jul 1, 2009
Other board members include Andy Andrews, Tina Faeth, Kathy Greenwald, Madeline Leake, Neva Peak, Bob Reding, Tim Waggoner and Martha Wolf. Fourteen applications were received for the Main Street Director's position, and interviews have been scheduled for the top four candidates. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Summer sights and sounds May 27, 2009
The park has nine wolf pups, some of which may make the noon presentation. An animal feeding tour is at 3 p.m.. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Pan for gold in Dahlonega May 12, 2009
Situated atop a mountain ridge and surrounded by vineyards, The Winery at Wolf Mountain commands a spectacular view of the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. If you don't have time to hit all of the wineries in our area, visit a tasting room where you selection recommendations are handled by well trained staff that look forward to serving you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Obituaries for Thursday, March 26, 2009 Mar 26, 2009
her ex-husband, Tom of La Crosse; a sister, Renne (Fred) Wolf of La Crosse; a brother, Jim (Kay) Harding of La Crosse; grandchildren, Megan and Molly Wichelt and Thomas and Emily Sanchez; nieces, Shelly Wolf Burkhardt, Susan Mahlum, Sally Wolf, Debra Menke, Kelli Gehweiler and Kirsten Bryhn; nephew, Mark Harding; and a special friend, Tom Meronek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Orange Beach The Waterfront Festival of Art, March 14-15, features arts and crafts vendors along Wolf Bay. 251-981-2787. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Leisure Calendar: Feb. 18, 2009 Feb 18, 2009
The White Wolf Inn, Vanderbilt, features free pool night Mondays; and karaoke Fridays and Saturdays. Call 983-4568. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Movers & Shakers Feb 9, 2009
Steven A. Wolf, a business valuation appraiser with UHY Advisors of Washington, achieved accredited senior status with the American Society of Appraisers. Mr. Wolf, who has more than 20 years of accounting experience, holds a graduate degree in accounting from Binghamton University in New York and a master's degree from Temple University. (Insight on the News)
