Bevan bat is among the pile Nov 2, 2009
"In the busy summer peak season the number of lost items can double,'' said a spokesman, Scott Maclean. "It appears that catching a ferry has some healing powers as a number of walking sticks and hearing aids have been found in the past, with no owners to claim them. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Yeah, Yeah, Mr. President, More of Such Public Declarations Sep 19, 2009
Where are his walking sticks, his handkerchiefs and a host of relics associated with his person and works. These and many others which remind us of what the man stood for are expected to be housed in the Memorial Institute. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The birthday trip to call ‘crazy’ Aug 16, 2009
Our tour guide, Arturo Rogue, half-joked that the real reason he carries a machete is so he can whittle our wooden walking sticks into marshmallow skewers - which he was kind enough to do. This is the most adventurous, dangerous, crazy thing I ve done in my life, I marveled to the seven others - all 20-something Americans - on my tour. (Boston Globe)
Down by the river: Small town’s life revolves around a small store Aug 11, 2009
You might not believe it, but this is a pretty artistic community here in Turah, she said, pointing out blown-glass ornaments and walking sticks also made in the area. It s a really interesting mix of folks around here. (Missoulian, MT)
Legacy Place L.L. Bean opens in Dedham Jul 28, 2009
Employees greeted customers around the store Thursday in bright green uniform shirts, some carrying L.L. Bean backpacks and walking sticks or wearing wide-brimmed hats. Patrick Greene of Mansfield, who was manning a fly fishing equipment display, said he was surprised to walk into a job fair for the store at Massasoit Community College last month and find tents set up on the classroom floor. (Easton Journal, MA)
Golf shot for the ages Jun 21, 2009
He missed two summers on the links as he slowly gained strength, using walking sticks to navigate his way around the neighborhood or nearby trails. When it came time for another check-up, Doering said he shocked his physician. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hundreds turn out for JAKES Jun 17, 2009
Boys and girls ages six to 17 took advantage of the opportunity Saturday morning to shoot a variety of guns, try out turkey calls, build birdhouses, make walking sticks, throw tomahawks and engage in numerous other outdoor activities ... All of the make and take events were popular especially the birdhouses and walking sticks,said Chet Matthews, event chairman. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Finding his groove May 29, 2009
His features brighten when he recalls field trips to Logan Canyon with his art teacher, Nev Pulotu, hiking to look for appropriate pieces of wood to carve into walking sticks. Pulotu said Tyler participated in a service learning project last Christmas, interviewing elderly residents of Pioneer Lodge and then helping to carve 78 personalized canes and walking sticks. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Grow an Extra Row Blog May 26, 2009
The adults carried baskets and the kids ran ahead with walking sticks, stopping now and then to throw some stones in the river. We didn't quite know what to expect. (WCAX.com, VT)
