Year in Review: 2008 Jan 1, 2009
Midway VFD held a trick-or-treat hayride to celebrate Halloween ... Local merchants sponsored Halloween trick-or-treating by local children ... Many local churches held festivals on Halloween. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
New Year's Event Attracts Partygoers, Controversy Jan 1, 2009
Extra police officers will be brought in for the citys countdown the New Year at the Santa Cruz clock tower, but just like Halloween night, some municipal code violations will come with fines that will be tripled. Copyright 2008 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
College Football Jan 1, 2009
With the game coming a day after Halloween, the kids in the front row transformed themselves into replicas of Heath Ledger's Joker -- black body paint, white face paint and that creepy, smeared-red smile. One of them had brought a dry-erase board with an extremely clever and ultimately prophetic message: "There's No Cure for Crabs.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Miller Theater's fan was famous Jan 1, 2009
He remained cheerful, went trick-or-treating on Halloween in a wheelchair and continued to enjoy his favorite pastimes, reading, watching TV, building models and playing with his GI Joe. Deeply religious, Frankie prayed often for others "who have done wrong" and for his doctors and nurses. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dogs should have been better Jan 1, 2009
You cannot put the Florida thumping on the defense when Stafford throws picks like candy on Halloween and Moreno coughs up the ball, too. It s also unfair to whine about their performance against Kentucky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Enlightened Path, With a Rubber Duck Jan 1, 2009
Instead of tiptoeing into the studio and silently waiting for her students to set up their mats, Ms. Motzenbecker prefers to share incidents from her own life: how her sister thought Tina Fey was actually John McCain s running mate; how she dressed her dog as Shrek for Halloween. I teach a class of suburban housewives who want to do something good for themselves without being knocked over the head with a bunch of spiritual hokey-pokey, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Healthy Malden offers free toy testing Jan 1, 2009
org (190,943 ppm) was in a Halloween Pumpkin Pin made in the USA. It s not just lead HealthyToys. org found a significant number of toys containing cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and bromine; 2. (Malden Observer, MA)
Guest Commentary: Looking back on 2008 Jan 1, 2009
Like our parents who had survived the depression, we had monkeys on our backs that would cause us to panic if we were not fully prepared for Halloween ... On Thanksgiving we were thankful that we had not eaten all the Halloween candy saving some for making candy houses with our grandchildren. (Acton Beacon, MA)
2008: The year in review Dec 31, 2008
The Healdsburg Farmers Market Pumpkin Festival and the Healdsburg Dog Houses annual Howl-O-Ween parade were big attractions helping locals get into the Halloween spirit. November. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
No end to drunken Facebook photos? Dec 31, 2008
As his co-workers quickly learned from his Facebook page the emergency was a Halloween party. Colvins boss infamously responded by pasting the fairy photo into an email, which was ccd to the entire company. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Peace Corps trip turns into lifetime of service for Oscodian Dec 31, 2008
My favorite thing to give away are the costumes I find that are discounted after Halloween. Koenig said she had thought that she would have traveled to the homeland of her grandparents, Switzerland. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Top newsmakers of 2007 Dec 31, 2008
The Barry s Deli-loving catcher paid back some of that respect by opening his doors to hundreds of overexcited trick-or-treaters during Halloween. Forget king-sized candy bars. (Newton Tab, MA)
The Claim: New Year's Is the Most Dangerous Time of the Year to Be on the Road Dec 30, 2008
In the study period, 410 of those killed on New Year s were pedestrians, slightly more than on Halloween (401). For New Year s, the problem was largely that of increased drinking and celebrations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
UTMB scraps $3 million in bonuses Dec 30, 2008
In a normal year, payouts begin around Halloween and end Dec. 1. But Hurricane Ike delayed a review that determined who was eligible for bonuses and how much, she said. (KHOU.com, TX)
9 to 5 to 9: Date night, the grocery store and ghosts Dec 30, 2008
We reconciled on Halloween. There's a synchronicity there - our first date was on Halloween. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Pucko: Breaking With Baseball Dec 27, 2008
Devendorf was involved in an altercation with 20 year old Kimberly Smith at 3:00 in the morning Halloween night; that the 20 year old woman got out of her vehicle when approached by Devendorf and others and that a confrontation of some kind occurred. We know this. (R News)
Youthful savior Dec 26, 2008
Just a girl with a mouthful of braces who went trick-or-treating this past Halloween dressed as a gangsta rapper, one who asked for a new pair of hockey pads for Christmas. And one who likes Hannah Montana. (Boston Globe)
The Young Pro Dec 26, 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)
Lost in a rush of games, the Mercy Bowl remembered Dec 26, 2008
With several hours to spare before their bus to the airport, some Cal Poly players went to Halloween parties at campus sororities. Others hung around the student union. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
YEAR IN REVIEW: Many changes impact region in '08 Dec 26, 2008
Wrapping up the month, many citizens spoke out against a proposed Halloween curfew in the Village of Rhinebeck. One middle school student, Isabelle Romano, took the curfew personally, reading a letter to village trustees, urging them to reconsider the law. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Honey Adds Health Benefits, Is Natural Preservative And Sweetener In Salad Dressings Dec 25, 2008
23, 2004) Soda, Halloween candy and other food products that contain high-fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners could one day get a fresh makeover using honey, one of the most ancient sweeteners ... 21, 2004) Soda, Halloween candy and other food products that contain high-fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners could one day get a fresh makeover using honey, one of the most ancient sweeteners. (Science Daily)
Little play of the Prairie: Salmon Prairie School students light up the stage with two-person Christmas production Dec 25, 2008
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the spring picnic. Lots of parties, with dancing after. (Missoulian, MT)
The Young Pro Dec 23, 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)
Businessman Pleads Not Guilty In Arson Fire Dec 23, 2008
-- A North County businessman who owned a rental home that blew up early on Halloween, killing one of his employees, pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder and other felonies. James Anthony Kurtenbach, 47, also was charged with arson causing great bodily injury and arson for financial gain. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Eagle River boy to return home after transplant Dec 23, 2008
On the day before Halloween, Shawn was discharged from Lucile Packard for the third and hopefully final time. ARTICLE LINKS: | | Reader Comments Disclaimer ng: These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Sweet extras for the soldiers Dec 22, 2008
WESTON - When Ann Marie Kreft's young son Gus was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last fall, Halloween suddenly morphed from a carefree holiday to a candy-coated quandary ... In an outpouring of youthful generosity that continued to have unexpected spin-off effects last week, students at Weston's three elementary schools have reached into their Halloween stashes and donated nearly 3,000 pounds of candy for US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan ... Judging by their response the past two Halloweens,... (Boston Globe)
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Published: Monday, December 22, 2008 7:26 AM CST After the success of Halloween Town, the local FOP #120 had decided to decorate Safety Town for Christmas. There will be tons of lights and decorations to walk through and look at, said Altus Police Officer Michael Bell. (Altus Times, OK)
Grocery gridlock Dec 21, 2008
He told me the absolute best time to go shopping all year is after 6 on Halloween night: "You've got the whole place to yourself.". The hordes of people kept pouring in. (Boston Globe)
Technology helps kindergartner integrate with class Dec 21, 2008
"Kelly's class came by to visit him back in September, and both Kelly and I attended the Halloween party," Cindy Schwartz said. Adding her son regularly receives homework assignments and artwork made by his classmates, Cindy Schwartz said Kelly feels like he's truly a part of the kindergarten. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
RAMONA: Gas station owner arrested on murder, fraud charges (4459) Dec 20, 2008
RAMONA ---- A prominent Ramona businessman was arrested on first-degree murder and fraud charges Thursday in connection with a suspected arson fire that killed one of his employees early Halloween morning, authorities said. James Kurtenbach, 47, was taken into custody outside his business, Stars Gas Station in Ramona, about 7 a.m., Sheriff's homicide Lt. Dennis Brugos said. (North County Times)
Forget 'the halls,' deck the bod Dec 20, 2008
PDX style: "Everyone wears what they want to wear." Fashion confession: "Clothes are my vice." Ghosts of fashions past: "The entirety of high school I wore Halloween costumes to school like fairy costumes." But at an arts magnet school, "it was almost expected." Brightening dark days: "If it's cute, I'll get it. Doesn't matter what price or brand -- well, price does matter to an extent.". Vivian McInerny: 503-294-4076; vmcinerny@news. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Scifres takes Pro Bowl snub in stride Dec 19, 2008
but most of all, I hate all their condescending fans who think they know everything there is to know about football showing up in their orange halloween costumes. Oh, did I mention I HATE Ed Hochuli. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kleinkauf: Decisions that defy explanation Dec 19, 2008
An underage Halloween drinking party on a high school staff member's property landed one local girl in the hospital and left police investigating whether criminal charges should be filed ... Barquet said she opened up her home to students so her teenage daughter could throw a Halloween party ... A Halloween party for teens in a separate barn and someone brought beer. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Calif. Supreme Court Ruling May Deter Good Samaritans Dec 19, 2008
The case was spawned by a botched rescue attempt by Lisa Torti, who pulled a friend, Alexandra Van Horn, out of a wrecked car in the Los Angeles area on Halloween night of 2003. Torti claimed she saw smoke and thought the car was about to explode. (Law.com)
Gas Station Owner Charged In Deadly Arson Fire Dec 19, 2008
-- A North County businessman who owned a rental home that blew up early Halloween morning, killing one of his employees, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder and insurance fraud. James Anthony Kurtenbach, 47, surrendered to detectives shortly after 7 a.m. at the gas station he runs in Ramona, sheriff's homicide Lt. Dennis Brugos said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Clayson's Gang of Four Dec 19, 2008
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Sonoma man dies in wreck (44) Dec 19, 2008
According to friends, Halloween festivities at the Steiner home were legendary. The Prestwood Elementary School PTO has started a fund drive for the family. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Farmington police get new bikes Dec 18, 2008
The new bicycles will help officers patrol during special events such as Country Days, Fall Festival, Heart Walk, the annual Midnight Bike Ride and Halloween events when children are out roaming the neighborhoods. They can also be used for routine patrols. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Seth DavisHOOP THOUGHTS Dec 18, 2008
Shortly after midnight on Halloween night, Kimberly Smith, a 20-year-old Syracuse junior, drove her 2007 Hyundai Elantra to an SU fraternity party. According to a report filed by a Syracuse police officer, as well as a second report filed by a university public safety official, Devendorf was walking out of the party with a dozen or so other students, including several basketball players. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Colleagues remember legendary educator Dec 18, 2008
At Halloween, she always wore her referee outfit, Wiltsie said with a chuckle. Scores of tributes were made to honor Midtgaard on the mostly from students. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Inspired Gifts Helps Fight HIV Dec 17, 2008
To help UNICEF at Halloween, participate in. The copyright of the article Inspired Gifts Helps Fight HIV in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Madison bar owner charged with disorderly conduct weeks before fatal beating Dec 16, 2008
MADISON Weeks before an employee of a downtown Madison lounge was arrested in connection with a fatal attack on a patron, police say the bar s owner was drunk when he got into a dispute with two other customers Halloween weekend. Police did not inform local regulatory officials, who could have called a special meeting with owner Eric M. Fleming to discuss concerns about how Crave Restaurant e, 201 W. Gorham St., was being managed. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Biden To Shrink VP Role - Big Time Dec 16, 2008
And in a small shift, Biden has expressed interest in bringing back the Al Gore tradition of hosting an annual Halloween party for the press corps at the vice presidential residence. Those parties did not continue under Cheney. (CBS News -- US)
Downhill trend seen in number of miles driven by Americans Dec 16, 2008
She said she loaned her son her car around Halloween and hasn't seen it since. "It's OK. The less I drive, the nicer and happier I am.". (KHOU.com, TX)
Rants and Raves Dec 15, 2008
RANT TO THE PEOPLE handing out Halloween candy at the Columbia County Christmas Parade. If you can't afford to give out Christmas candy, please don't give any out. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saving faith in Santa Claus Dec 15, 2008
My brother, who didn t find out until the fifth grade, absolutely adores Christmas and is joyful from Halloween until after New Year. He loves the holiday and makes it extremely special for his children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Viewpoint: NEHD -- a history of need and accomplishment Dec 15, 2008
Our Halloween celebration was also a resounding success, with residents and staff going all out to win the costume competition. The Friends of the Home, a group of community based deaf members founded in 1968, celebrated their 40th anniversary in October. (Malden Observer, MA)
Cardinals: Contenders or impostors? Dec 15, 2008
Boo is a sound you don't mind hearing around Halloween but not what you want to hear in December, when your team is supposed to be peaking for a playoff run. "I felt like it was a home game or a neutral stadium," Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Holmen woman makes big impact with miniature houses Dec 14, 2008
Now, she decorates for each season and has special decorations for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Easter. After a few years, she told her husband, Daniel, she was running out of room to display the dollhouses. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Gov. Crist, You May Now Kiss The Bride Dec 14, 2008
Rome is president of Franco American Novelty Co., her family's New York-area Halloween costume company. She stopped managing its daily business when she moved to ritzy Fisher Island near Miami in 2006. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Football at Rutgers: A war with no end Dec 14, 2008
Every year around Halloween, the rumors start ... Every year around Halloween, people forget nothing terrible happened the year before. (NJ.com -- News)
RECYCLING BIN: Tis the season to be wary of toxic toys Dec 13, 2008
For example, one of the highest in lead content was the Halloween Pumpkin Pin made in the United States for Disney. Nevertheless, the good news is that 62 percent of the toys tested contained low levels of toxic chemicals and 21 percent contained no chemicals of concern whatsoever. (Concord Journal, MA)
More Than $2.4 Million Raised by National Halloween Promotion Partners to Help St. Jude Fight Childhood Cancer Dec 13, 2008
4 Million Raised by National Halloween Promotion Partners to Help St. Jude Fight Childhood Cancer ... 4 Million Raised by National Halloween Promotion Partners to Help St. Jude Fight Childhood Cancer ... Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --National partners from the 17th annual Halloween Promotion benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) were in Memphis today to celebrate raising more than $2. (PR Newswire)
Traffic Unit Reports Recent Activity Dec 13, 2008
The unit also assisted with coordinating traffic for the Halloween family event on Main Street and the Veterans' Day service at the monument on Main Street. "The Traffic Unit will continue to focus its resources in supporting the department's goal to make Newtown roads safer and reduce speeding and distracted driver violations, as well as supporting safety by enforcing the seat belt law," said Lt. George Sinko. (Voices, CT)
Fifth graders exposed to processed food versus raw Dec 13, 2008
"There's nothing wrong with buying vegetables that aren't organic," Stanek continued, "but if you're going to juice them, you have to wash them well because you don't want to be drinking pesticide. And don't worry, even if you drink carrot juice (which looks like French dressing), you won't turn orange. And if you do turn orange, hopefully it will be around Halloween" - although orange is never out of season in Chieftain nation. Stanek, who even juices beets, admits she's "partial to carrots.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
'Gagable' bouquet wrinkles noses from Anchorage to Mat-Su Dec 12, 2008
Kendra Johnson, a code compliance officer for the borough, said she spoke to Dinwiddie about the smell on Halloween. When the piles weren't gone five days later, she issued citations. (Anchorage Daily News)
Genetic Patterning In Fruit Fly Development Identified Dec 12, 2008
3, 1997) Most people might figure an eerie, green glowing fly for a Halloween prank, but scientists at Duke University Medical Center have inserted a glowing jellyfish protein tag onto a key cell structural. (June 9, 2007) Researchers have found a way to directly observe cell migration -- in real time and in living tissue. (Science Daily)
Real or fake Christmas trees? Dec 12, 2008
This happens the weekend after Halloween because the decorators are seriously booked thru the season and if you have fake trees they can come earlier. We have eight trees through out the house and over 250 guests over a three week period. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patients treat serious illness as laughing matter Dec 12, 2008
On a recent day before Halloween, many of the two dozen patients at Montefiore arrived in costume to "spook cancer.". "The session makes you feel better," said Luz Rodriguez, 57, a breast cancer patient now in remission, who came disguised as a security officer. (Munster Times, IN)
Luke WinnNCAA HOOPS POWER RANKINGS Dec 12, 2008
" And we haven't seen too many teams defend McAlarney like that, holding him to 0-of-6 from three-point land after he'd been averaging around 9-of-16 shooting over his previous three games. Next three: 12/13 vs. Boston University, 12/20 vs. Delaware State, 12/22 vs. Savannah State 15 (8-0)The 'Cuse hasn't played since the last rankings, but that doesn't mean they haven't been in the news. On Wednesday, a Syracuse judicial board ruled that for allegedly hitting a female student in the face, and... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
7 years for man named in Halloween heist Dec 12, 2008
Last Updated on Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 - 09:07:28 pm AKST. News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Michael Jackson's famous glittery glove for sale Dec 11, 2008
The glove, which inspired countless copycats, quips and Halloween costumes after it was unveiled in the 1983 video for Jackson's hit "Billie Jean," will be part of a five-day auction next year, Julien's Auctions announced Wednesday. Jackson is also unloading the grandiose gates that once led to his Neverland Ranch, along with more than 2,000 other personal items. (FOX 11, AZ)
The Young Pro Dec 10, 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)
Cannon's winding road to Hall of Fame Dec 10, 2008
"When I heard I was going to the Hall of Fame, I foolishly thought, 'Am I going in as a player or a coach?' Holtz deadpanned. Cannon led LSU to a national championship in 1958 and won the Heisman Trophy in 1959, wrapping up the award with one of the most memorable plays in Southeastern Conference history. His 89-yard punt return for a touchdown on Halloween night 1959 helped the Tigers beat rival Mississippi 7-3. He would become a star in the American Football League with the Houston Oilers and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Children's Health Dec 10, 2008
This Halloween, 5-year-old Dylan Warren is going to be Anakin Skywalker from "Star Wars." The kindergartner in Rumson, New Jersey, likes Halloween candy, but he knows he'll have to follow his mother's rules about how much he can have. Sexual content on television is strongly associated with teen pregnancy, a new study from the RAND Corporation shows. (CNN -- Health)
