October 2006 Oct 3, 2008
Leif Erikson Day, 2006. Setting the Record Straight: Bob Woodward. (White House News Releases)
October 2001 Oct 3, 2008
Leif Erikson Day Proclamation. President to Meet with German Chancellor Schroeder. (White House News Releases)
October 2002 Oct 3, 2008
Leif Erikson Day, 2002. October 7, 2002 President Bush Outlines Iraqi Threat. (White House News Releases)
October 2005 Oct 3, 2008
Leif Erikson Day, 2005. Nomination Sent to the Senate. (White House News Releases)
'Lots of affection' Aug 11, 2008
Bertrand and other volunteers helped with the 21st annual event at Leif Erikson Park in Sioux City in early August. Although he listed his interest as personal, it was another police officer and e-mails soliciting volunteers from Geoff Hubbard, recreation superintendent, that compelled him to start volunteering four years ago. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Special Olympics Expo needs volunteers Jul 31, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- Volunteers are needed to help with this Saturday's Special Olympics Expo at Leif Erikson Park in Sioux City. The 21st annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park, Geoff Hubbard, recreation superintendent, said Wednesday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hey kids, enjoy summer vacation while you still can Jul 31, 2008
North High School junior Taylor Hatting, seated at left, throws a diving ring into the pool for her brother Jack Hatting, Bryant Elementary fifth-grader, left, as North High junior Silvia Osorio, right, waits to throw a couple rings as well, Wednesday at the Leif Erikson Pool. (Staff photo by ). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Summer parks and rec programs ready to kick off May 8, 2008
Golf lessons will be offered at Green Valley Golf Course for children ages 5 through 13, Tennis lessons will be offered at the Lewis and Leif Erikson tennis courts. Youth Tee Ball for kids ages 4-7 will be offered, Geoff Hubbard, recreation superintendent, said Wednesday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
State awards recognize two Sioux City groups Apr 10, 2008
On Oct. 16, community leaders and city officials dedicated the Boundless Playground at Leif Erikson Park, at 1100 31st St., The barrier-free park provides a play area for children with both physical and cognitive disabilities. The committee raised 160,000 in private funds to help pay for the 180,000 project, which is the only one of its kind in Iowa. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Council considers pool fee hikes Feb 21, 2008
The budget calls for a 50-cent increase in daily admissions to Cook, Leeds, Leif Erikson, Lewis and Riverside pools. It would cost 5 more to take swimming lessons. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Junkies Journal: SJS Hoops Versus Portland St Dec 28, 2007
Next up for the Spartans: Portland State Vikings (I am not sure Leif Erikson made it to the west coast ... Next up for the Spartans: Portland State Vikings (I am not sure Leif Erikson made it to the west coast. (SpartanThunder.com)
Giants' step Dec 11, 2007
Leif Erikson would have disowned the Minnesota Vikings had he watched them play earlier this season. Now they're well-positioned to earn a wild-card playoff berth. (USA Today -- Sports)
More Oct. News Oct 8, 2007
Leif Erikson Day, 2007. German-American Day, 2007. (White House News Releases)
School bus hits power pole Oct 8, 2007
Christine Murstad laughs with Arve Pettersen (right) after helping raise the sail of the Midnight Sun during the 36th annual celebration of Leif Erikson Day on Sunday beneath the Jensen Beach Causeway ... Christine Murstad (left) and Arve Gripp of the Space Coast Viking lodge #615, raise the sail of the Midnight Sun during the 36th annual celebration of Leif Erikson Day on Sunday beneath the Jensen Beach Causeway ... Kim Brew of the Hagar crew slips the rudder into place before venturing out... (The Palm Beach Post)
Erikson Day explores viking heritage Oct 8, 2007
The ship - 24 feet long and just 6 feet wide at its widest point - was the only one with a crew brave enough to test the choppy waters of the Indian River Lagoon during the 36th annual Leif Erikson festival Sunday ... The festival, which is organized by the Gulfstream Lodge of the Sons of Norway, is held each year to honor Leif Erikson, the Viking explorer who arrived in eastern Canada in 1001, about 500 years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the continent ... Leif Erikson Day, a holiday... (The Palm Beach Post)
Leif Erikson Day, 2007 Oct 5, 2007
On Leif Erikson Day, we commemorate the enduring legacy of a brave explorer and honor the significant contributions of Nordic Americans who continue to enrich our culture and our way of life. Leif Erikson, a son of Iceland and grandson of Norway, led a determined crew across the Atlantic more than 1,000 years ago and became one of the first Europeans known to reach North America ... To honor Leif Erikson and to celebrate our citizens of Nordic American heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution... (White House News Releases)
More of this story Sep 30, 2007
"They were in Iceland, Greenland, and Erik the Red and his son Leif Erikson into North America.". Over at the enclave, sights and sounds were purely ninth century. (North County Times)
Council approves handrail, retaining wall at playground Aug 21, 2007
Children using the handicapped-accessible playground in Leif Erikson Park will have a handrail to hang on to, following City Council action Monday ... Terry Hoffman, parks and recreation manager, said the site at Leif Erikson presented construction difficulties because of the topography, trees and restrooms ... The project in Leif Erikson, at 1100 31st St., will be the first of its kind in Iowa. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Work to start on Boundless Playground Jul 12, 2007
Starting Monday, city crews will dig dirt to prepare ground in Sioux City's Leif Erikson Park for installation of a barrier-free playground ... The Boundless Playground will be larger than the old play area and will be closer to the park road in the middle of Leif Erikson, at 1100 31st St. The playground will be designed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines and will follow the standards set by the national Boundless Playground organization, Reinsch-Hahne said. (Sioux City Journal)
Prime piece of Coega up for sale Jun 23, 2007
Pam Golding leasing and sales director Leif Erikson said the sale was a rare opportunity for developers or investors to secure the land, which was in the area "envisaged as the metal cluster". "While it comprises three erven, the site is being sold in its entirety and can be sub-divided," he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
October 2004 Apr 29, 2007
Leif Erikson Day, 2004. Elections in Afghanistan. (White House News Releases)
October 2003 Apr 27, 2007
Leif Erikson Day, 2003. Remarks by the President at Ernie Fletcher for Governor Reception. (White House News Releases)
Movers finally uproot stubborn Viking explorer Mar 5, 2007
" Leif Erikson was the Viking explorer whom many people credit with being the first European to land in North America, in Newfoundland, possibly as early as 985. Leander's nonprofit foundation is working with the Port of Seattle and the local Scandinavian community in a marina renovation to memorialize Scandinavian immigrants. The statue is the centerpiece of the new memorial. Assistant Project Manager Jerri Miller of Artech, the company contracted to move the statue, said the problem was rebar,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Leif Erikson No Longer Watches Over Shilshoe Bay Mar 4, 2007
Leif Erikson No Longer Watches Over Shilshoe Bay March 3, 2007 ... The centerpiece will be the statue of Leif Erikson, given to the Port of Seattle during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. (Q13.com, WA)
Post-Op Trannie Learns a Lesson Mar 2, 2007
You Can't Bring a Man Like Leif Erikson Down. SEATTLE (AP) Unwanted when it was proposed in the early 1960s, a bronze statue of Leif Erikson on shores of Seattle's Shilshole Bay seems to be exacting revenge ... "That's one stubborn Scandinavian," remarked Kristine Leander of the Leif Erikson International Foundation. (Fox News)
Seattle Statue Resists Move Mar 2, 2007
SEATTLE -- Unwanted when it was proposed in the early 1960s, a bronze statue of Leif Erikson on shores of Seattle's Shilshole Bay seems to be exacting revenge ... "That's one stubborn Scandinavian," remarked Kristine Leander of the Leif Erikson International Foundation. (KIRO TV, WA)
'Stubborn Scandinavian' won't budge Mar 2, 2007
Leif Erikson statue to be refurbished, moved to new setting Concrete poured into bronze statue's hollow legs seal it to pedestal Parks Department didn't want statue when it was donated 45 years ago Adjust font size. SEATTLE, Washington (AP) -- Unwanted when it was proposed in the early 1960s, a bronze statue of Leif Erikson on shores of Seattle's Shilshole Bay seems to be exacting revenge ... "That's one stubborn Scandinavian," remarked Kristine Leander of the Leif Erikson International... (CNN -- US)
Funds needed to upgrade parks, rec areas Jan 10, 2007
Regarding swimming pool improvements, Recreation Superintendent Geoff Hubbard said the city needs to replace 25--year-old lifeguard chairs at Lewis and Leif Erikson pools in 2008 and 2009. The eight chairs cost 4,000 each. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
