Thanks to veterans Nov 11, 2008
Lots of houses still have their Halloween pumpkins out, and just as many are still sporting political signs of various affiliations. Early November is a relative no-man s-land on the calendar, a time more defined by what it is not rather than what it is, this year more than others. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Flash of My Flash Nov 11, 2008
Much-ballyhooed Bigfoot body turns out to be Halloween costume packed with animal guts. Sept. 11-themed version of 'Space Invaders' draws fire at German video-game convention. (Fox News)
In-Shape set to open Nov. 1 Nov 11, 2008
Just in time to burn off some of that Halloween candy, In-Shape Health Clubs will open Nov. 1 in Lompoc. The gym, In-Shape City, at 501 W. Central Ave., will feature cardio equipment, weight training, sports court, indoor lap pool, a kids club, sauna, tanning room, cycling room, women s workout area, and group class space within its 25,000-square-foot floor plan. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment Nov 11, 2008
"Northern gardeners can follow the holiday schedule and fertilize Labor Day and Halloween. Southern gardeners should make their last fall fertilization at least 30 days before the lawn goes dormant or the average first killing frost to avoid winter kill," recommends Myers. Use a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer, for best results. (Pekin Times, IL)
VIDEO: Martial arts builds self-confidence as well as self- defense Nov 11, 2008
Her grand reopening was on Halloween Eve. There she continues her 20 classes a week for nearly 100 students ranging in age from 5 to 57. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Doctors 'Optimistic' For Deftones Bassist Nov 11, 2008
Atlantic Records is declining comment on reports that rapper Lupe Fiasco will retire from music after releasing a triple disc album titled "LupEND." Fiasco made the announcement during a Halloween show in Chicago, explaining that "END" stands for "everywhere," "nowhere" and "down here." No release date has been confirmed. Island Def Jam is moving up by a day the release dates for the Killers' "Day & Age," Ludacris' "Theater of the Mind" and Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak," in what it says is an... (Billboard.com)
Panthers pick up Halloween treat Nov 11, 2008
CLINTON Heber Springs used a little trickery to come away with a huge treat Friday on a damp and foggy Halloween night in Clinton. After Clinton took a brief 18-14 lead, the Panthers struck with a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Wes McMullen to receiver Keegan McPherson then the Panthers recovered an onside kick and capitalized with another touchdown on their way to a 35-18 victory. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Season of the supernatural Nov 11, 2008
Halloween brings out the believer in folks who normally scoff at the spirits ... Halloween brings out the believer in a lot of folks who normally scoff at any mention of spirits or otherwordly activity ... Halloween is fun because it s a time when it becomes socially acceptable to believe in the supernatural. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Letters to the Editor (Nov. 9) Nov 11, 2008
Dentist Kurt Black offered children 2 for every pound of Halloween candy turned in ... This includes the downtown merchants who participate in the Halloween event and encourage the costumed children to visit their stores for a treat ... I thought that it was an enjoyable Halloween for both young and old. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Guess who's back – and spilling (some of) his story Nov 11, 2008
" **** 5 things, 7 days 1. NOT CHARLIE SHEEN! Charlie Sheen, after having his sperm whipped in order to ensure two male heirs, was recently photographed having fun in Vegas while the third Mrs. Sheen brooded, and still other "party" and marital-misery rumours abound. Thinking of him, one feels like Donald Pleasance in Halloween: "I was told there was nothing left. No reason, no conscience, no understanding; even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, good or evil, right or wrong. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Best jobs go to first born?Tips for holiday shopping Nov 11, 2008
Some people find it hard to get in the shopping spirit while they re still munching on Halloween candy. Others (show offs) already have that first gift stashed away in the back of the closet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An eye on the prize Nov 11, 2008
Enterprise photo by Krissi Krob Sarah Mergen, 11, celebrated Halloween with the jar full of taffy she won at Nelson s Candies in Murphys. The store s annual candy-counting competition asked participants to guess how many pieces of candy were in the jar. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Supersized pumpkins Nov 11, 2008
Weighing in at 355 and 250 pounds respectively, the pumpkins were grown with tender loving care by Kai Peterson of Hathaway Pines, CA. Carved by Kai and the Shields, Hilden and Hall families, the pumpkins provided an evening full of photo ops for Rocky Hill Halloween visitors. For more photos from Steve Shields and other online readers, scroll to the bottom of the front page of the website. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Betsy's road to recovery Nov 11, 2008
On Halloween of 2007, almost two months after the accident, she was able to move her legs for the first time. The other internal injuries have since healed and she said that she is in excellent health, and can even drive a car. (The Battalion, TX)
Editorial: Roses n’ Raspberries (Nov. 7) Nov 11, 2008
Five people were taken there a week ago on Halloween night DUII charges. Saturday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Obama Team Tracks Bush's `Midnight' Rules Rush: Cindy Skrzycki Nov 11, 2008
On Halloween, House Speaker of California issued a list of ``Ghoulish Midnight Regulations'' -- 11 Bush rules that involve changes in laws governing such issues as air pollution limits, disability rights, Medicaid reimbursement, and how long truck drivers can be on the road. This is just a sampling,'' , a spokesman in Pelosi's office, said of the list. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
What's Cooking: Fill those cold, empty tummies with a warm meal Nov 11, 2008
Have a fun evening, and enjoy another Halloween. Apple Butter Meatballs. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Woman reports her rapist wore "Halloween" mask Nov 11, 2008
The woman was reportedly forced into the woods beside the road by a stocky man wearing a mask reminiscent of that worn by the predator in the "Halloween" series of horror films, authorities said. The suspect was described as having wide shoulders and a deep voice without a discernable accent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kisses & disses: Thanks for trying to save Jake Nov 11, 2008
Holy DISSES to the Halloween Parade-goers who illegally and possibly unthinkingly parked in the Temple Israel parking lot causing Friday evening worshippers to block in those parkers ... Big spooky KISSES to Tracy, Becky and Saveria at the Dondero school PEAK program for throwing a fantastic "Harvest" (but really Halloween) party for the kids in the program and their families. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Crime Watch (Nov. 12) Nov 11, 2008
A Walnut Street resident displayed a 6-foot black gorilla on his front lawn for the Halloween holiday, but sometime between 9:15 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Oct. 31, someone took it ... A 1997 green Honda Accord was taken from the rear of a Grove Street home sometime between Halloween and Nov. 2. (Newton Tab, MA)
Scary movies put the horror in Halloween Nov 11, 2008
After scaring off the last of the trick-or-treaters tonight and dimming the outside lights, many of us will round out Halloween by watching a scary movie ... According to the Redbox Halloween Thrillers survey, scary movies are an inherent part of Halloween, second only to trick-or-treating ... Even though 70 percent of people surveyed said they will watch a frightening film this Halloween, less than half said they will do it alone, according to Redbox, an automated DVD rental company. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
In Case You're Sick of Politics Nov 11, 2008
(Around Halloween, a stuffed Jack-o-lantern made a brief cameo front and center. . (Time.com)
Dallas overtakes Lebanon in finale Nov 11, 2008
Winning half of Friday's game wasn't enough for the Warrior football team, which took a 28-12 loss to Dallas on Halloween night to end the season. Lebanon outscored Dallas in the second half, but 21 second-quarter points by the Dragons had already done the damage. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Photo Gallery Nov 10, 2008
Local kids of all ages - and even a few small dogs - dressed up for Halloween last weekend ... Local kids of all ages - and even a few small dogs - dressed up for Halloween last weekend ... "We had a Halloween party in the studio," McLoughlin said. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
High school student found with stolen laptop Nov 10, 2008
The 20-year-old man, told deputies that he had come from a Halloween costume party where he was working as a D.J. and was too tired to drive all the way home to San Jose. But deputies discovered a 10,000 warrant out for his arrest and he was taken into custody. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Sharing their lives on the run Nov 10, 2008
Six years ago, Hilvers ran across a street dressed as a black ninja on Halloween and was nearly killed by a car. Now he's running a race along the edge of a highway. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Niagara restaurant reopens in E. coli outbreak Nov 10, 2008
Police in southern Ontario are sounding the alarm after cold medication was discovered in several boxes of Halloween candy handed out to children. Consumer Life Features. (CBC.ca)
A hint of hubris mars the afterglow of Obama's win Nov 10, 2008
During a Halloween stroll along West 78th Street, one man asked my seven-year-old son who he was voting for, and rewarded him with an extra piece of candy for declaring: "Obama!" A few houses away, a pumpkin glowed with an image of the soon-to-be-future president. Even the city's businesses got into the act: A few weeks ago, a storage company rolled out a series of ads featuring a picture of a faux Sarah Palin with the tag line: "What's more limited? Your closet or her experience?". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Man Wearing Horror Mask Sought In Rape Case Nov 10, 2008
The sheriff's department said the mask resembled the one worn by fictional serial killer Mike Myers in the movie "Halloween.". Copyright 2008 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
Parkview offers treat during senior Halloween celebration Nov 10, 2008
Parkview offers treat during senior Halloween celebration - Medford, MA - Medford Transcript ... Council on Aging Executive Director Jessica Flaherty, left, accepts the donation check from Linda Porterfield at the Medford Senior Centers Halloween party on Oct. 31 ... Parkview offers treat during senior Halloween celebration. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Group has Gracious Estates on the mend Nov 10, 2008
A Halloween party attracted about 100 folks ... We ve had a lot of compliments on the Halloween party, Peverill said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
News : No more political calls! Nov 10, 2008
We don't usually get trick or treaters anymore, since there aren't kids in the neighborhood any longer, so I really didn't pay any attention to Halloween treats. Jim and Joanne Tenes of Random Lake, were here for the weekend. (Forest Republican, WI)
News : The election is over Nov 10, 2008
Halloween is over and were on to Thanksgiving so get out your turkeys and pilgrims. Scott and Kathy Lane from Green Bay were in Argonne visiting relatives for a couple of days. (Forest Republican, WI)
The Young Pro Nov 9, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Looking forward (11/9) Nov 9, 2008
A few days before Halloween, my friend J.D., and I were special guests for Story Hour at The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. We listened to the tale of The Little Old Lady Who Wasn t Afraid Of Anything. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Insect Spotlight: Insects are often wrongfully the focus of paranoia (2) Nov 9, 2008
Halloween is that time of year when thoughts turn to phenomena scary and disturbing ... Even so, I think I'll invest in some earplugs and take my chances when the 3-foot tall vampires and mummies come knocking on my door this Halloween. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Clean Green, Save Green At Same Time! Nov 9, 2008
(4:00)Danny Seo of Better Homes And Gardens magazine showed Maggie Rodriguez some eco-friendly tricks and treats for a greener Halloween. (4:41). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Season of the supernatural Nov 9, 2008
Halloween brings out the believer in folks who normally scoff at the spirits ... Halloween brings out the believer in a lot of folks who normally scoff at any mention of spirits or otherwordly activity ... Halloween is fun because it s a time when it becomes socially acceptable to believe in the supernatural. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Letters to the Editor (Nov. 9) Nov 9, 2008
Dentist Kurt Black offered children 2 for every pound of Halloween candy turned in ... This includes the downtown merchants who participate in the Halloween event and encourage the costumed children to visit their stores for a treat ... I thought that it was an enjoyable Halloween for both young and old. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Improvements for early voting Nov 9, 2008
When she showed up on Halloween to cast her ballot at the Frank Bailey Senior Center on Riverdale Road, Puckett said, there were only seven voting machines and two poll workers checking IDs. It was getting kind of tiring toward the end, she said of the line, which snaked out the door of the center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More tainted candy pops up Nov 9, 2008
Moms and dads in a Pickering neighbourhood are being warned to check their children's Halloween candy after five kids found cold medication in their treats ... Since then, other parents have come forward and police say four more cases have now been confirmed -- all involving some sort of cold and flu medication in Halloween-sized boxes of Smarties ... "We've always suggested that parents take a few minutes and go through all of the Halloween candy their kids bring home and to pitch stuff that... (Toronto Sun)
Calaveras Enterprise Halloween Coloring Contest Nov 9, 2008
Calaveras Enterprise. Posted: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:23 PM CST. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Rec center study to startNortheast Casa Grande facility's feasibility research begins next month Nov 9, 2008
She told the board that an estimated 3,500 youngsters participated in the city-sponsored Halloween carnival in Carr McNatt Park. Twenty-seven agencies, businesses and community groups hosted booths at the event and each handed out thousands of pieces of candy, she said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
'Sleep in a Box' event to raise money for Mason City's homeless shelters Nov 9, 2008
bradford wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:50 AM:" About 3 yrs ago there was someone sleeping on the parking on 12th str nw. I called the police and said idk if this is a joke or what because it was halloween time and could have been a prank. They told me it was not a joke and they had talked to the person and they were sleeping there. There was frost on the ground that morning. And our city council who just approved millions of dollars for the wright hotel, refused to make fund any part of the shelters in... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
It's beginning to look a lot like ... Nov 9, 2008
Before Halloween, they had a small Christmas tree up inside, but switched to a larger white one that rotates ... Onlooker wrote on Nov 9, 2008 6:44 AM:" We can't even hardly get Halloween over with & people are rushing to get Christmas lights up! Makes me sick! ". (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
AOTW: Sophomore QB Wharton maturing Nov 9, 2008
mazon wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:17 PM:" One point win over Calexico was a win but the WILDCATS got scared out of Calexico on Halloween night the MIGHTY BULLDOGS scared everyone in attendance that night but the most scariest thing that night was the officiating what a horrible job once again. ". not centrall wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:48 PM:" centrall wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:39 PM:" thats a lie all season u had the little wildcats 1st an than palo verde 2nd than the central. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The Young Pro Nov 8, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Photo Gallery Nov 8, 2008
EXCITED FOR HALLOWEEN Samantha Somick holds her chosen pumpkin ... "We had a Halloween party in the studio," McLoughlin said. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
High school student found with stolen laptop Nov 8, 2008
The 20-year-old man, told deputies that he had come from a Halloween costume party where he was working as a D.J. and was too tired to drive all the way home to San Jose. But deputies discovered a 10,000 warrant out for his arrest and he was taken into custody. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Holiday outlook turns grim Nov 8, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, its low-price focus and sales of Halloween merchandise boosted October same-store sales by 2. 4 percent, ahead of expectations. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Leitchfield city pool may be closed for 2009 season Nov 8, 2008
Life Long Resident wrote on Nov 7, 2008 2:49 PM:" to Just Moved Here-- apparently you didn't do your homework before you moved here if you didn't know we had No theatre, No skating rink, No Y or surely you wouldn't have moved to such a below-par community.to Leitchfield Resident---the firehouse was well into the works before Ronald died. Naming it after him was one small way to honor a man who gave countless hours to this community. Being a resident of North Leitchfield I can tell you we... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
In-Shape set to open Nov. 1 Nov 8, 2008
Just in time to burn off some of that Halloween candy, In-Shape Health Clubs will open Nov. 1 in Lompoc. The gym, In-Shape City, at 501 W. Central Ave., will feature cardio equipment, weight training, sports court, indoor lap pool, a kids club, sauna, tanning room, cycling room, women s workout area, and group class space within its 25,000-square-foot floor plan. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Gillette officials: Send kids out with lights Nov 8, 2008
Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 12:59 PM MST Public safety officials urged parents to send glow sticks and flashlights with their children next Halloween, citing several near misses between cars and trick-or-treaters ... Every Halloween, ham radio operators assist the Police Department in patrolling streets to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Full Story » Nov 8, 2008
The Lions were not without their excuses in the Halloween clash at Recreation Park, with key injuries to several players depleting their forces. Talented sophomore receiver-linebacker Joe Douglass was added to the list of walking wounded when he suffered a bruised shoulder on the opening kickoff. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Across the area Nov 8, 2008
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is looking for an Aiken man who hasn't been seen since Halloween night when he left home to attend a high school football game. Cary L. Mason, 37, of the first block of Saddlebred Loop, left home for the Blackville-Hilda game driving his mother's red 2006 Ford Expedition, according to a sheriff's office news release. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Drugs found in Ont. Halloween candy Nov 8, 2008
TORONTO - Police in southern Ontario are warning parents to check their kids' Halloween candy after cold medication was discovered in sealed boxes of Halloween candy ... "The small Halloween-sized Smarties box appears to have been sealed and looked normal," police said in a news release ... They urge parents to open and inspect all the candy their children collected on Halloween night. (Canada.com)
Political leftovers and Cameron's Veterans Nov 8, 2008
"I'm hoping now that the Democrats have increased their numbers in the U.S. House, they pick someone other than Rep. Pelosi to lead them. We all need to take a deep breath (or two) and realize our country is in trouble. With the election over, we need to lay down our partisan spears and pull together to get out of this mess. The greatness of our future depends on it.I love visiting with the trick-or-treat youngsters. I tell them they can have "seconds" on treats if they tell me a joke or a... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Panthers pick up Halloween treat Nov 8, 2008
CLINTON Heber Springs used a little trickery to come away with a huge treat Friday on a damp and foggy Halloween night in Clinton. After Clinton took a brief 18-14 lead, the Panthers struck with a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Wes McMullen to receiver Keegan McPherson then the Panthers recovered an onside kick and capitalized with another touchdown on their way to a 35-18 victory. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Season of the supernatural Nov 8, 2008
Halloween brings out the believer in folks who normally scoff at the spirits ... Halloween brings out the believer in a lot of folks who normally scoff at any mention of spirits or otherwordly activity ... Halloween is fun because it s a time when it becomes socially acceptable to believe in the supernatural. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sacred Heart Heads to Monmouth in Week 11 Match-up Nov 8, 2008
The Pioneers head to the Jersey Shore fresh off a 49-20 win over Wagner at home on Halloween night ... Sacred Heart senior running back rumbled his way to 170 yards and a touchdown as the Pioneers improved to 8-1 on the year with a 42-20 win over Wagner on Halloween night. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Supersized pumpkins Nov 8, 2008
Weighing in at 355 and 250 pounds respectively, the pumpkins were grown with tender loving care by Kai Peterson of Hathaway Pines, CA. Carved by Kai and the Shields, Hilden and Hall families, the pumpkins provided an evening full of photo ops for Rocky Hill Halloween visitors. For more photos from Steve Shields and other online readers, scroll to the bottom of the front page of the website. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Planners made right call Nov 8, 2008
Well, Halloween is over and all the kids are stuffed with candy. I want to brag about the kids here in Kelso again. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Editorial: Weekend portends scary threats to safety (Oct. 30) Nov 8, 2008
Still, they ve ruined Halloween ... Halloween falls on Friday, which means a whole weekend for adults to enjoy the costume partying that has made this almost more of a holiday for adults than children ... Children being children are going to start eating Halloween loot as soon as they get it Friday, running around in their costumes. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
What's Cooking: Fill those cold, empty tummies with a warm meal Nov 8, 2008
Have a fun evening, and enjoy another Halloween. Apple Butter Meatballs. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Arts, crafts festival Saturday and Sunday Nov 8, 2008
Port O Connor Elementary will host its Halloween carnival from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov.1. Everyone is welcome to enjoy lots of food, fun, games and a raffle. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)