Sunday, January 14, 2007

Irwin Family Creates 'Best' Decorations (Baby shower decorations)

As Mike Irwin took advantage of the recent warm weather to remove holiday decorations from his house, he can take solace in knowing they made him and his wife, Linda, winners of the annual Des Plaines Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
Now that the message of peace on earth, good will toward men, is neatly packed away with the Christmas decorations, we're in danger of entering our annual relapse into business as usual. Though totally inconsistent with the message of the season we've been celebrating, this too often happens.
When Dodie Heinrich reads The Soldiers Night Before Christmas to her two young sons, they ask a lot of questions about their deployed father, Fred Heinrich.
Judy Murray, founder of the Victoria Quilt Guild, was honored recently at their Christmas Luncheon at Old Victoria Oak Room. In 1983, Quilt Guild of Greater Victoria was established. Decorations for the event were from the many classes and workshops she taught over the years to club members.
``Paris porcelain'' is the name used in Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price List for the very white porcelain made in France from about 1770 to 1870. The name ``Vieux Paris,'' or ``Old Paris,'' for these wares was first used by collectors in the late 19th century.
Students, parents and teachers at West End Catholic School in the Cambria City section of Johnstown are on a mission to keep their school open despite low enrollment.
Hollywood environmentalists are throwing the first "green" Golden Globes awards bash for celebrities next week, complete with organic food, recycled paper decorations and tables made of reclaimed wood.