September 03, 2009 06:49:00 AM By TONY SIMMONS / Online Editor / PC News Herald

AMARILLO, Texas – Jan Shepherd Pittman of Panama City and her American Quarter Horse “Ona Good Impulse” captured the world champion western pleasure title at the American Quarter Horse Association Bayer Select World Championship Show in Amarillo on Wednesday, according to a news release. This show is open exclusively to amateur exhibitors age 50 and over.

Pittman raised Ona Good Impulse from a foal. They won the title and a prize package that included a Montana Silversmiths sterling silver buckle with 14-karat gold overlay, a neck wreath, custom designed gold-tone trophy, Cripple Creek Jacket with World Champion patch, Tex Tan product, as well as a cash prize.

The Bayer Select World Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to amateur exhibitors age 50 and older, the release said. More than 1,200 entries from the United States and Canada competed at this year’s event.

Saturday, March 21 8:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.

Dozens of vendors with first rate art, antiques, jewelry, furniture and so much more.

Open to the public, food & beverages available for sale on site.

Interested Vendors Contact Bella Flora at 850-230-0855

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STAY 3 & RECEIVE THE 4TH NIGHT FREE From March 1 ~ April 30, 2009

You MUST book your reservation by March 15

Rates starting at $199.00 /per night plus tax & fees

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Now is the time to plan a spring break trip to the beach for the family.

Carillon is ready and eagerly waiting for your arrival. The pools are ready for swimming and there’s always tennis, basketball and just hanging out on the beach.

We’re excited for the 2009 season to start, so “come on down.”

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• Romantic two night stay in a luxury suite
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• Rose petals scattered on your bed
• Early check-in (10:00AM) & late check-out (3:00PM)
• Enjoy 2 bicycles to explore the exclusive gated gulf front community of Carillon Beach

The first 5 reservations receive an upgraded luxury suite with a fireplace! “Creating Exceptional Experiences” Just $299/per package ~ Book Carillon’s Romance Package for any special occasion through February 28, 2009.

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That’s what we call three good reasons to come to the beach this coming weekend!

We have a federally mandated three-day weekend to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., so why not head south and take advantage of an extra day! We have the inauguration of a new president of the United States, Barack Obama, on Tuesday, January 20th, and millions will be crowding into Washington, D. C. Lastly, we have record blizzard conditions affecting much of the nation and it’s time for a little warm weather, white sand, and aquamarine waters.

Come on down!

As we look back, we are appreciative that we made it through another year, albeit not an easy one! We look forward with hope and excitement to the possibilities and opportunities that will present themselves in the new year.

Best wishes to each of you for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year!

Make your reservations now for the Dirty Santa Ball on Saturday, December 6th, 2008.

Ticket and table prices have been reduced 50%. 

Come celebrate the season with us!

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