Friday, June 19, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Six Flags in Trouble
Six Flags Files for Bankruptcy as Visitors to Parks Dwindle
By Steven Church and Dan Hart
June 13 (Bloomberg) -- Six Flags Inc., the owner of 20 theme parks, sought bankruptcy protection 3 1/2 years after Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder become chairman and hired new managers in an attempt to return it to profitability.
The New York-based company, which said in a statement that it had debt of $2.4 billion, filed a Chapter 11 petition today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Snyder began a shakeup of Six Flags in late 2005 after winning three seats on the board. The 48-year-old company hasn’t posted an annual profit since 1998 and posted losses of $558.8 million in the two years after Snyder became chairman.
Six Flags shares have fallen 86 percent in the past 12 months as investors have grown skeptical about the company’s ability to refinance preferred income equity redeemable shares, or PIERS, before their August redemption date.
The company is seeking court approval of a prearranged reorganization plan that will cut its debt by about $1.8 billion and eliminate more than $300 million worth of preferred stock obligations, Six Flags said in a statement.
The debt-for-equity exchange offers have ended since the company filed for bankruptcy, Six Flags said in the statement.
Six Flags had $79.4 million in cash and $2.31 billion in long-term debt as of March 31, according to its first-quarter financial statement.
Spokeswoman Sandra Daniels didn’t immediately respond to a voice mail left by Bloomberg News seeking comment.
To contact the reporter on this story: Steven Church in Wilmington, Delaware, at schurch3@bloomberg.net; Dan Hart in Washington at dahart@bloomberg.net.
Last Updated: June 13, 2009 11:42 EDT
Friday, June 12, 2009
FATHER’S DAY AT BISTRO MAISON, McMinnville OR
On the third sunday in june,
fathers all across the united states are given presents,
treated to delicious meals with family and made to feel special.
If you are still searching for that very special gift,
take the fathers and/or special gentlemen in your life to bistro maison.
And don’t forget a toast for dad.
A kir royale (or sparkling cider) will be poured for him,
so all can raise their glass to these special men in our lives.
FATHER’S DAY AT BISTRO MAISON
sunday, june 21, 2009
12noon to 8pm
Chef Jean-Jacques’ special father’s day menu
will be served from late morning to early evening.
in addition, our standard menu will be offered all day
quiche du jour : wild mushroom/tillamook cheddar cheese
or
soupe du jour: shrimp bisque/chive crème fraîche
or
salade maison: weppler salad greens/warm bacon/ toasted almonds/
local strawberries/raspberry walnut oil vinaigrette
belle pente chardonnay, yamhill carlton 06
LA JARRE BRAISE DU PORC
braised carlton farms very large pork shank
roasted root vegetables/ white truffle mashed potato
redman pinot noir, oregon 06
STRAWBERRY PROFITEROLES
homemade puff pastry stuffed with homemade strawberry ice cream
warm strawberry and honey com
pote
silvan ridge semi sparkling muscat
prix fixe $32.00
with recommended wine selections $50.00
for the kids
3 course menu with fondue, steak, french fries, & ice cream sundae
fun room with an arts and craft workshop to make fa
ther’s day cards
$16.00 per child
*AS WELL,OUR STANDARD MENU WILL BE OFFERED ALL DAY*
Deborah Chatelard
bistro maison
729 ne third street
mcminnville, or 97128
503-474-1888 f: 503-43
5-2228
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday's Wines, McMinnville Oregon
From the cheese counter (called Abbie & Oliver's Artisan Cheeses) we tried the Caveman Blue from southern Oregon and it was so worth the price. Truley a world class blue. Sharp and acidic with a shovel of the farm still in it...... Heaven.
Tuesday-Thursday, Noon to 5:30 pm
Friday-Saturday, Noon to 6:30 pm
Sunday & Monday, Closed
We're located at The corner of 3rd Street and Cowls (250 NE 3rd St) McMinnville, OR 97128.
Phone: (503) 857-5665
related links:
http://www.wednesdaywines.com/
The View Point Inn, Corbett, Oregon
This isn't a review of the View Point Inn. I was only there for a few moments, only tried two menu items from the lunch menu and didn't take pics of the interior. My brief encounter with their food gave me the impression that the focus right now is on keeping the cost down. Lunch prices were very reasonable. The brunch menu looks fantastic and is still very affordable. Nothing on the menu for more than $24 and the average price is in the teens.
As a point of interest, the View Point Inn is where they filmed a lot of the movie Twilight...
The attention to detail in the restoration of this historic inn is as inspiring as the spectacular views of the Columbia river one gets while there. A walk through the restaurant and a sit on the patio is a very impressive experience.
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