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Outdoor Antique Market: 1002 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton The Outdoor Antique Market is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month October through April. Dealers display art, jewelry, glassware, primitives, and fun and funky items. Food is available. Information: Cobweb's Antiques and More at 750-8044 or Braden River Antiques at 750-0707. DANCES Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreation: 6919 26th St. W., Bradenton Dances held 10 a.m.-noon every Friday. Information: 755-1912. The German-American Club of Manatee County sponsors a dance 7-10 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. The dance includes a live band with music for everyone. BYOB only. Reservations/information: 792-1359. Bradenton Dance Center: 6006 Cortez Road, Bradenton Open dance 8 p.m.
Hmong appreciation dinner honors residents
MANITOWOC The Hmong Community Center of Manitowoc County held its annual appreciation dinner Saturday night to recognize its members, officers and community members who contributed to the group's accomplishments throughout the past year. Despite sub-zero temperatures, a large crowd gathered at the Fox Hills Resort in Mishicot for an evening of awards, reflection and entertainment. HCC president Dan Lee and executive director NyiaLong Yang spoke to the group in both Hmong and English, reflecting the diversity of the gathering. The assembly also heard from Manitowoc Mayor Kevin Crawford who spoke about the progress of the Hmong community in Manitowoc over the past 18 years. He presented a short video presentation consisting of a number of photos of Manitowoc scenes flashing in rapid succession.
Prisoner's art looks for a pardon or a home
For many years, the only brightness in the drab confines of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary was in the rotunda at the main entrance -- four huge paintings by a German nobleman who was in prison for killing his wife. But those paintings were deteriorating rapidly and were removed about six months ago, leaving no contrast to the bleakness of the prison bars. The paintings were the work of Conrad Maas, a high-born German who came to America in 1890 with his commoner wife, tried farming for a while in Blaine County, where he was known as a loner. He was sentenced in 1899 to life in prison for killing his wife. The paintings were removed because "they were basically rotting away," Linda Morgan, field operations supervisor of the prison, said. "We'd like to find a home for them, but they are part of Oklahoma history, and we don't want them to be moved out of state." The paintings have seen riots and had bullet holes in them and have faded because of sunlight shining on them.
CN Enterprises Announcements
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, announced this past week a huge variety of long-term options, each of which were inked with the knowledge of the company's original programming only increasing in popularity over the years. Having successfully signed deals that establish an appealing and curiously diverse line of consumer products for the hit action-adventure animated television series Ben 10 as well as other key programs, Cartoon Network Enterprises shows no signs of slowing down. Eager fans of any program are always willing to show support for their favorite cartoon by sporting the latest footwear, fleece or beach towel; and with the following announcements, CNE will give animation fans even more reason to show off their love for Cartoon Network originals.
Police: Suspects Stole $100,000 In Antique Stamps
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland police have arrested three men who are accused of stealing a laptop and more than $100,000 in antique stamps from a car in northeast Portland. Police said the stamps and laptop were stolen last Thursday by car prowlers in the 11500 block of Northeast Glenn Widing Drive. An investigation led detectives to three suspects, who police said were seen attempting another car theft on Monday. .
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