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Hospice: ‘It’s about living’ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:25AMThere's nothing there now, but hopefully come September the former Hancock Fabrics building will be bustling with activity as its reborn as The Hospice of East Texas Shop, says Jessica Henderson, Hospice director of communications and volunteer coordinator.
Youth herald luxury's new path Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:28AMAmbitious younger designers, including Giambattista Valli and Riccardo Tisci, injected a fresh vibe into the haute couture collections in Paris, writes Susan Owens.
Matter of Record (July 11) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:00AMMatter of Record
Hospice Shop Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:28AMThere's nothing there now, but hopefully come September the former Hancock Fabrics building will be bustling with activity as its reborn as The Hospice of East Texas Shop, says Jessica Henderson, Hospice director of communications and volunteer coordinator. The shop will help fund Hospice programs, including several levels of care for terminally ill patients as they approach the end of their ...
Handmade quilt up for raffle Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:36AMAs a fundraiser for the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Lompoc resident Patricia Middleton has given the local chapter a hand-pieced and hand-quilted 81-by-91-inch quilt made with fabrics from the 1940s.
Hancock Fabrics reports decreased sales, loss Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 2:22PMBALDWYN — Hancock Fabrics Inc., for its first quarter ended April 30, saw net sales of $62.0 million, compared to $63.1 million for the first quarter of last year. Comparable store sales decreased 1.3 percent, compared to a 2.0 percent decrease in the first quarter of last year.
Hancock Fabrics Announces First Quarter Results Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:13PMBALDWYN, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2011. Financial summary for the first quarter include: Net sales for the quarter were $62.0 million compared to $63.1 million for the first quarter of last year. Comparable store sales decreased 1.3% compared to a 2.0% decrease in the first quarter of ...
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway LAST DAY TO ENTER TO WIN BONUS PRIZE Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 9:04AMJoin us for a special Open House on Memorial Day! From Noon to 5pm visitors can enjoy a free tour of the St. Jude Dream Home!. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to reserve your ticket TODAY for a chance to win the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.
Planned federal aid cuts will threaten rural airports Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 2:03AMIRONWOOD, Mich. — A couple times a month, Dr. Walter Beusse drives from his suburban Chicago home to Milwaukee, where he catches a flight north to Ironwood in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula to work in a hospital emergency room.
Small Airports May Lose Federal Subsidies Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 10:53PMFeds spend $200 million to keep airlines flying to rural airports.
Michaels: Debit card fraud worse than thought Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:53PMSuspicious swipe pads removed from 80 stores; scale of breach 'impressive' Michaels Stores says the debit card fraud stemming from tampered checkout terminals is far more pervasive than initially thought, encompassing not just Illinois but 19 other states.
Michaels: Debit card fraud widespread Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:41PMSuspicious swipe pads removed from 80 stores; scale of breach 'impressive' Michaels Stores says the debit card fraud stemming from tampered checkout terminals is far more pervasive than initially thought, encompassing not just Illinois but 19 other states.
Proposed federal aid cuts threaten rural airports Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:47PMA couple times a month, Dr. Walter Beusse drives from his suburban Chicago home to Milwaukee, where he catches a flight north to Ironwood in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula to work in a hospital emergency room.
Music & Dance Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 3:26PMThailand Philharmonic Orchestra and its principal guest conductor Claude Villaret will present the Thailand premiere performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6. Written during one of the happiest periods of Mahler's life, this work is nonetheless titled Tragic.
In The Know - 5/1 Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 11:16PMBallroom dance class being offered SHEPHERDSTOWN - A seven-week "Ballroom for Beginners" dance class will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. every Sunday, beginning today at the War Memorial Building.
Hancock Fabrics posts loss for quarter, year Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 3:04PMBALDWYN — Hancock Fabrics Inc. has announced financial results for its 2010 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, 2011. Net sales for the year were $275.5 million, compared with $274.1 million in the previous year, and comparable store sales were flat over the last two years.
Two Upstate Businesses Damaged By Fire Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 6:30AMFlames broke out Tuesday night at the Dollar General on Clemson Boulevard, firefighters say.
Peregrine falcons face new pollution threat Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 1:23AMTraces of flame retardants found in falcon eggs from Spain and Canada By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — After recovering from the threat of DDT, peregrine falcons may be facing a new pollution threat, this time from a group of chlorinated compounds used as flame retardants to keep plastics and fabrics from burning easily. A [...]
Spending to save the planet Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 9:29AMConsuming Interests: Some greener choices make good economic as well as environmental sense: shops sometimes offer smaller discounts year-round when you bring your own mug or bag; making your home more energy efficient can lower your utility bills; and keeping your car's tires filled can improve your gas mileage. But don't let cost be a false guide to where you should invest in green improvements.
Spending to save the planet for Earth Day Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 9:29AMConsuming Interests: Some greener choices make good economic as well as environmental sense. But don't let cost be a false guide to where you should invest in green improvements.
Spending to save the planet: Frugal dilemmas Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 9:29AMHappy Earth Day, everyone!
Tracy Patterson shares a home DIY project Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 5:51PMSpring is heading full speed into summer, and I'm practically giddy as I think of all the home improvement projects that I intend to get done this summer.
Out and About: A Review of Worn Out Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 4:37PMBored models, exciting looks, and yes, plenty of booze and popchips. Our review of The Stranger 's first fashion show, plus photos. [ more › ]
Showcasing the Designers Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 5:17PMShowcasing the Designers
Mess no more with these organizational tips Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 7:29PMMany of us have been there. Closet shelves bulging, shoes and boots a tangled mess, desks piled with papers and mail, all about to topple. Magazines in too-tall stacks; video games, CDs and DVDs, baby gear, toys, pots and pans, spices. They all have to go someplace, but we moan, “There’s no room!”
Missing man found dead Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 3:22AMA bizarre disappearance came to a tragic end Thursday morning when the body of a Rayne man was found in the Vermilion River.
Arts calendar - Thu, 24 Feb 2011 PST Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 2:13AMAuditions “The Princess and the Pea” – Missoula Children’s Theatre, Monday, 4 p.m., Moscow High School, 402 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. No experience necessary. (406) 728-1911, (208) 883-3267
Police Report Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:30PMA sumary of recent police calls in the Bellaire area
This odd ball is one you have to get Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 2:04AMLearning to catch a ball can be easier for a child with an Oball. With a ball full of finger holes for easy grabbing, it's virtually indestructible yet soft: Kick it, stomp it, crush it and an Oball bounces right back to a perfectly formed ball. It is dishwasher safe and contains no latex or PVC. Find Oballs in a couple of sizes at $7.99 and up Parent Teacher Tools at Old Collinsville Road and ...
Is A.C. Moore dreaming of a Jo-Ann Stores-style buyout? Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 11:32AMThe South Jersey-based crafts and hobby retail chain said it will "explore strategic alternatives" and hired Janney Montgomery Scott as its financial adviser.
PhillyInc: Crafts chain A.C. Moore considers sale Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 7:57AMThe A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts Inc. retail chain hung a handmade "for sale" sign on itself Tuesday. The Berlin, N.J., company became the latest retailer to disclose that it was "exploring strategic alternatives." The choices mentioned in its brief statement include a potential sale, corporate financing, or raising more capital.
Jo-Ann Stores announces March 18 meeting to vote on takeover Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 2:17PMJo-Ann Stores announces March 18 meeting to vote on takeover
PD Sixty Distributor Recalls Space Heaters Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 3:08PMPD Sixty Distributor Inc. of Norcross, Ga., is recalling 3,000 space heaters with loose wiring, a federal watchdog agency said.
Two Firms Recall Space Heaters Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 1:41PMTwo separate product recalls have been issued for Portable Space Heaters been announced due to fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just wrote. The CPSC advises that consumers stop using the Defective Space Heaters and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. PD [...]
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 10:14AMThe space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Not just another merit badge Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 2:09AMSPARKS — In August, 14-year-old Chris Cummings embarked on a mission to give back to a local medical facility that helped save the life of his younger brother, Matthew, 9.
Clothing collections reveal stories Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 2:00PMClothes are expensive and it pays to take good care of them. Recently the Sedona Heritage Museum received two extensive clothing collections from two pioneer families. After Anne Jordan Jackson died July Read more...
Hancock offers bus tour to fashion district Saturday, January 22, 2011 @ 8:47PMJoin fellow fashionistas March 25 on a trip to the L.A. Fashion District — the top destination for wholesale buyers, retail shoppers and designers, fashion students and Hollywood stylists.
Artful shopper: The key to success is to treat clients like family Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 12:11AMTalking shop with Debbie Olive, co-owner of Quilt Lovers' Hangout in North Fort Myers.
Sew on & sew forth Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 10:17PM“Everyone can learn to draw and everyone can learn to sew.”
Hancock Fabrics, Aggers parting ways Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 7:58PMHer employment with the company will terminate effective Jan. 28. She will also resign from the board effective with her departure. Board member Steven R. Morgan will serve as interim president and CEO while a committee of the board conducts a search to identify a successor.
Hancock Fabrics cuts loose top executive Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 3:14PMBALDWYN - Hancock Fabrics on Friday said it will not renew the contract of President and CEO Jane Aggers. She will leave the company Jan. 28, ending a six-year stint at the Baldwyn-based retailer. Aggers also will resign from the company's board.
Goodbye to Some of the Notable People in the Arts and Popular Culture Who Left Us in 2010 Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 3:55AMKenneth Noland, Tropical Zone, 1964, acrylic on canvas, Gift of the artist in honor of Peter C. Marzio, 2005.159, 2400x948. NEW YORK, NY.- On the last day of the year, we would like to say goodbye to those artists who left us this past year.
Portfolio Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 1:22AMThe Public Service Commission has fined three companies for violating the Mississippi No-Call List.
Hancock Fabrics CEO Aggers leaving company Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 5:04PM(AP:BALDWYN, Miss.) Hancock Fabrics Inc. said Friday that the contract of president and chief executive Jane Aggers will not be renewed. The Baldwyn-based company said Aggers will leave Hancock on January 28 and resign from its board.
Hancock Fabrics Announces Departure of Chief Executive Officer; Director Steven R. Morgan Appointed Interim CEO Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 3:33PMBALDWYN, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) today announced that the employment agreement of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Jane F. Aggers, will not be renewed and her employment with the Company will terminate effective January 28, 2011. She will also resign from the Board effective with her departure. Board member Steven R. Morgan will serve ...
Hancock Fabrics Announces Departure of Chief Executive Officer; Director Steven R. Morgan Appointed Interim CEO Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 3:30PMHancock Fabrics, Inc. today announced that the employment agreement of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Jane F. Aggers, will not be renewed and her employment with the Company will terminate effective January 28, 2011.
Jo-Ann Stores to be acquired by Leonard Green unit for $1.6 billion Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 9:10AMGREENSBORO, N.C. - Jo-Ann Stores Inc. agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners LP for $1.6 billion to accelerate expansion of the largest U.S. fabric retailer.
Leonard Green to Buy Jo-Ann Stores Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 12:41PMLeonard Green & Partners LP has signed a definitive agreement to acquire fabric and craft retailer Jo-Ann Stores for $1.6 billion.
Jo-Ann Stores to Be Acquired by Leonard Green Unit Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 9:23AMJo-Ann Stores Inc. agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners LP for $1.6 billion to accelerate expansion of the largest U.S. fabric retailer.