Monthly Archives: November 2013

Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau turns 100

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CATTARAUGUS — Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau recently celebrated its 100th year at its annual meeting. One way the organization celebrated its birthday was to honor former presidents. Past presidents were listed in the program and those able to attend were gathered together for a photo. Past and present leaders of the promotion and education committee, formerly the women’s committee, were also recognized.Crystal Abers of the county planning department presented a historical comparison of agriculture. Read more [...]

Rides at former Freestyle Music Park listed for sale

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The Grand Strand’s twice-failed theme park is trying to unload its rides.More than a dozen rides that used to make up the park -- including the Hard Rock Park’s signature Led Zeppelin roller coaster that still towers near George Bishop Parkway -- is listed for sale by Ital International, which brokers the sale of new and used theme park and amusement rides.A dark ride, a children’s playground, flume and water rides and a carousel are among Read more [...]

Rides listed for sale from former Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach – WBTW

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The twice-failed amusement park in Myrtle Beach is now trying to sell off many of the rides from the venture. The site west of the Intracoastal Waterway near US 501 was known originally as Hard Rock Park and later as Freestyle Music Park, before finally going out of business in 2009.  Several of the rides are now listed for sale with a company based in Nashville.  Ital International, a broker of amusement rides, has more than a dozen of the Hard Rock Park rides Read more [...]

Typhoon Haiyan/Typhoon Yolanda recovery: How you can help

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Typhoon Haiyan (also known as Typhoon Yolanda) devastated the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, before barreling its way through Vietnam and on into southern China. 62 Photos Powerful typhoon slams Philippines Officials fear there are thousands of dead in the Philippines, and some expect that millions will need basic aid during the still-unfolding rescue and recovery process, to say nothing of the billions of dollars in damage to homes and infrastructure. Below is a list of some of the organizations Read more [...]

An entire English village is up for sale at the low, low price of $16M

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A whole village in England is being put up for sale, and if you find that idea appealing because you've always dreamed of owning your own pub and harbor, think about how the residents feel before you get too excited. The village of Bantham is part of the Evans Estates, which are themselves going on the market next year for about $56 million, and Bantham is currently going for $16 million. In one sense, it's a bargain — the village contains 25 homes, a harbor, a pub and Read more [...]

Yesterday’s top stories: Multiple crashes keep police busy, Veterans Day …

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These were the most read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them, click on the links below to read them now. The most viewed item overall, however, was Manon Mirabelli's photo gallery of the Noble Hospital ball, above. 1) Multiple vehicle crashes, Longmeadow fatality keep Massachusetts public safety officials busy statewide [Conor Berry] 2) Veterans Day 2013 events: Obama at Arlington cemetery; NYC to hold parade [Associated Press] 3) Springfield police: Grenada Terrace Read more [...]