| Venice's hidden hotels
Concealed in the side streets of La Serenissima are some of the loveliest places to stay in Italy, says Fiona Duncan.
Venice, it hardly needs to be said, is full of romance and full of secrets. There are plain churches in dusty squares that shelter masterpieces of Venetian art; crumbling palazzi encasing wildly rich interiors; high walls that hide lush private gardens; rooftop terraces with birds-eye views and tiny neighbourhood restaurants that serve the city's best food. And there are hotels, just a few tucked away, mostly small and inexpensive that have a certain something that sets them apart. It may be a garden or a tranquil, flower-filled courtyard, a frescoed ceiling, a private rooftop terrace or an entrancing view that makes them special, but whatever it is, they make the best boltholes for a few enchanted days in La Serenissima.
DENR Antique conducts briefing on Wildlife Act among fisherfolk
In order to educate the people on the laws governing protection and conservation of the different endangered flora and fauna, officials and personnel of DENR CENRO San Jose, Antique had led the conduct of a briefing/information drive on RA 9147 otherwise known as Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act among the coastal residents of San Jose, Antique. .
Griping about Luby's
Sorry, Luby's managers. Whiners agree with Marcille Magness, who complained recently about the cafeteria chain's new serving style. The restaurants have replaced institutional-looking metal steam tables with smaller ceramic dishes set under heat lamps. The change may have improved the food's appearance, but readers of this column say it isn't keeping it warm. Cool is not the new hot "Luby's food looks better" and "the quality is much improved in general," says Tom Schneider, but "the entrees ... are lukewarm to cool about 50 percent of the time." Customers would "much rather have tasty, warm food than a pretty display," says Judy Thompson. Henry Joseph Swartz has "stopped eating there after 15 years." Karen Zink says, "Bring back the old steam tables, and you'll bring back many customers!" And what's with the menu changes, asks Charles LeBlanc? He misses the cheese enchiladas, "one of the five best enchilada plates served in the Houston metropolitan area!" Champions in Champions Cindy Jones raves about the "not fancy" but "clean and cute" El Paisano Mexican Restaurant, "where the food is wonderful" and "the waiters are the most attentive we have experienced." Plus, it has "a great selection of beers." Paul Egner is "enthused about the change of ownership at StoneGate Prime Steaks & Seafood" on FM 1960 West.
Your County Journal
An intruder broke into a home in the 600 block of Greenwald Street on July 6, 2006. Thirty videotapes, about 400 music CDs and two dolls were reported missing from the home. Police ask anyone with information about this or other crimes to call Crime Stoppers at 419-238-7867. Civic theater seeking cast members The Van Wert Civic Theatre will have auditions next month for a performance of "Over the Tavern." Auditions will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 7 at the theater, 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. The 1950s family comedy will open March 22. For information, call 419-238-3958 or 419-238-9689. DEFIANCE COUNTY Two blood drives planned in Defiance The Defiance County American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 8 a.m.
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