10 ways to transport yourself for a while Nov 1, 2009
Open through Thanksgiving; free tours from Memorial Day through Columbus Day; 11 Shore Road, North Truro, 508-487-6200. Tap into this Wiener schnitzel, anyone. (Boston Globe)
KAY BERTKEN AND YVONNE FREVE: Dropouts are entire community's problem Nov 1, 2009
Thumbs down to hundreds of California Department of Motor Vehicle workers who skipped work on Columbus Day to protest the loss of the paid holiday. Nine offices were forced to close for at least part of the holiday, and services at 17 others were reduced. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Arvid Lyle Morgan Jr. Nov 1, 2009
He was a member of the Columbus Junction American Legion Allen Wright Hanft Post No. 100, Louisa County Fair Board, Iowa Tourism for Louisa County, the Columbus Community Club, past member of the Columbus Junction V.F.W. and was a Columbus Day Parade Organizer. He enjoyed working on and restoring classic cars and racing. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Adjustments will allow improved weekend traffic flow over Sagamore Bridge Oct 31, 2009
For the Columbus Day holiday weekend, a second lane of travel onto Cape Cod will be added starting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., continuing through Saturday, until Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 a.m. There will continue to be one lane of travel off Cape Cod during this period. A second lane of travel off Cape Cod will be in effect from Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m., through Columbus Day on Monday, until Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. One lane of travel onto Cape Cod will remain in place during this time. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Ulrich and Gulluscio square off in debate Oct 30, 2009
Gulluscio, whose office is located in Old Howard Beach, said he was knee-deep in water that day, prior to marching with Ulrich and other elected officials in the Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade. He said he could relate to the concern and that the district s sewers needed to be updated. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Needham sportsbeat: From fall ball to the pool hall Oct 29, 2009
Mid-season reports On the Columbus Day weekend, the Johnny MacDonald Club participated in and won the first annual Columbus Baseball Classic ... Johnny Macs 6, Pembroke 2 In the best game of the fall season, with the wonderful sound of the crack of wooden bats echoing and re-echoing all Columbus Day morning at beautiful McPhillips Field in Pembroke, the Johnny Macs picked up a 6-2 win over the pesky Pembroke nine to raise the MacDonald Club record to 3 wins and 1 loss at the halfway mark. (Needham Tab, MA)
Bassist plays D.C. Oct 29, 2009
Over Columbus Day weekend Markovitz was one of 15 semi-finalists in the world renowned Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Fellow semi-finalists came from around the world, and at this year s competition, President and Mrs. Obama served as honorary chairs. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Asshots arrive, officials hope delay is fixed Oct 29, 2009
Only around Columbus Day did officials get word from vaccine manufacturers that delays were worse than the companies had acknowledged and long lines for scarce supplies persist around the country. The lesson from sharing what Sebelius called the earlier "pretty rosy scenarios": Be cautious about setting overly high expectations for the coming weeks. (MSNBC -- Health)
Looking for the outrage Oct 28, 2009
After the Columbus Day parade ends in the North End, as Flaherty relaxes over a buffet for his staff at Dolce Vita Ristorante, someone turns on the television and Flaherty s eyes shift happily to the final Red Sox-Angels play-off game. He has to tear himself away to get to his next event (missing the Sox collapse). (Boston Globe)
Row, don't rock boat Oct 27, 2009
EDITORIAL: Columbus Day no-show plan could hurt union. Nothing could be more counterproductive or detrimental to the reputation of state workers than the Service Employee International Union's push to get its members not to go to work on Monday, Columbus Day. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
MetroWest farms cope with rainy weather Oct 27, 2009
Charles Koshivas, owner of Fairmount Fruit Farm in Franklin, said a Columbus Day closing date saved them from a lot of the lost revenues experienced by some other farms. "Overall, the season was better than ever," although a few rainy weekends before they closed for the season did somewhat hurt sales, he said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
COHASSET POLICE / Window broken Oct 27, 2009
The homeowners, who had been away for the weekend, arrived home on Columbus Day (Oct. 12) to discover the broken window and a tennis ball inside. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Cape Coral Mailbag Oct 26, 2009
The Columbus Day Parade an Food Festival Committee wants to thank all who came out in the record-breaking heat to our event. We are so grateful to our sponsors for supporting the celebration of Christopher Columbus and our Italian heritage. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Menino machine grinds fine, indeed Oct 25, 2009
Another post, on Columbus Day, read: My name is Joe Capuano, and my father is running for US Senate. I will be posting some updates from the campaign as I see it, in order to highlight this race from a totally different perspective, that you most certainly won t read anywhere else. (Boston Globe)
Reading marching band performs Oct 25, 2009
The events of last week concluded in Boston where the marching band and color guard performed in the North End s Columbus Day parade. The band will next compete in New Bedford. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Knights of Columbus brave the elements for a cause Oct 24, 2009
The drive has been one of the biggest charity drives for the Maynard Knights for the last forty years and is traditionally held during Columbus Day weekend. It's the first time we've meddled with the weekend [of the drive], said Dave Steinbach, former Grand Knight. (Beacon Villager, MA)
LIFE AT CHS / Homecoming Week was wild and fun Oct 24, 2009
Monday was Columbus Day meaning we all celebrated this completely random but cool (cool because it gets us out of school) holiday. Tuesday was a bit different. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Portsmouth City Blog: News from Portsmouth N.H. Oct 24, 2009
No parking enforcement downtown today because of the Columbus Day holiday, in case you re wondering. So when you go out for lunch, feed yourself, not the meter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Union wasn't to blame Oct 24, 2009
EDITORIAL: Columbus Day no-show plan could hurt union. Nothing could be more counterproductive or detrimental to the reputation of state workers than the Service Employee International Union's push to get its members not to go to work on Monday, Columbus Day ... Dan Walters column Oct. 19, and the Thumbs Down Oct. 17, altogether miss the point on state workers legal, contractual rights to observe the Columbus Day holiday. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Tulare man fatally shot by police Oct 23, 2009
Observing Columbus Day. The following places will be closed or not operating Monday. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Swine flu vaccine goal 50 million doses next month Oct 23, 2009
She said that despite repeated queries, manufacturers didn't start warning the government until around Columbus Day that they would provide even fewer doses than they'd planned for this month. Apparently companies had thought some of their initial hurdles were going to be solved faster than they were. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Corn & Soybean Trade Higher Oct 23, 2009
The weekly export sales were delayed until Friday due to the Columbus Day holiday; they were reported at 631,800 tons, which was inline with expectations. On Monday, the corn harvest progress was only at 13 percent complete versus the 35 percent five-year average. (Agri-View, WI)
Columbus Day parade in Howard Beach Oct 23, 2009
The fifth annual Howard Beach Columbus Day parade went off without a hitch Saturday, despite the fickle weather ... The parade was hosted by the Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
More of this story Oct 22, 2009
Anyssa Roush, daughter of Neal and Stacey, turned eleven on Columbus Day, and I know that you know that was Oct. 12. They treated her to some of that good Chinese food, so you know they went to Shelby. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Backward Glances Oct 22, 2009
46 YEARS AGO (1963)- At the Buonavia Club Columbus Day dance, Kathy Murphy was selected as Miss Hudson and Rena Faria as Mrs. Hudson. They were crowned by Miss Massachusetts, Marion Saaristo of Hudson Members of the Hudson Catholic High cheerleading squad were: captain Joan Curley, Maureen Jameson, Nancy Montecalvo, Susan DeArcangelis, Lorraine Button, Mary Conley, Corinne Hocknell, Pat Downey, Denise Marques and Pat Delaney Rev. Raymond Fiedler was appointed pastor of the First Federated Church... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Flat Base Is Simple, Historically Powerful Oct 22, 2009
Volume grew, particularly on the NYSE. The increase wasn't so surprising after a Columbus Day session that dampened trading Monday. Still, Tuesday's results handed the NYSE and. (Investors Business Daily)
Mortgage Activity Plummets Oct 22, 2009
02 percent, according to the MBA. The week's adjustments included the Columbus Day holiday. Uncertainty about a possible extension and expansion of an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers may be hampering the housing recovery. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Fed says economy perked up from depressed levels (Reuters) Oct 22, 2009
In North Carolina, a contact on the Outer Banks, a popular vacation spot, indicated that bookings for the Columbus Day holiday weekend were somewhat stronger than a year ago, which she attributed to "visitors being a little more positive.". And in the Boston Fed's region, business travel was especially soft, and one contact worried that decreased corporate travel and spending will become "the new norm.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* Columbus Day is not an occasion to be proud Oct 21, 2009
Columbus Day is not an occasion to be proud ... Oct. 12 is Columbus Day in the US, a national holiday ... What they were celebrating, however, was not Columbus Day, but Native American Day, marking Indigenous peoples maintenance of their unique social and cultural traditions after more than 500 years of occupation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
MARSHFIELD COURT NEWS: Oct. 12 to 15 Oct 21, 2009
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 02:03 PM EDT. A guilty finding was filed against Keith F. Walton, 53, 78 Homestead Ave., Marshfield, on charges of two counts of assault and battery. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
2 sickened after meal with wild mushrooms Oct 21, 2009
Amateur New England foragers enjoy a mushroom season that lasts from roughly July Fourth to Columbus Day, and most stick to easily identifiable edible mushrooms, Cohen said: morels in the spring, yellow chanterelles in the summer, and oyster mushrooms in the fall. Wild mushroom poisoning remains fairly rare. (Boston Globe)
Should we celebrate Columbus Day? Oct 21, 2009
Opinion : Should we celebrate Columbus Day ... Should we celebrate Columbus Day ... Perhaps Columbus Day is kept simply for the luxury of a holiday off work, a floating holiday meant for later in the year or an excuse for stores to hold sales. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Revising U.S. history Oct 20, 2009
Denver Columbus Day parade is on, despite hoax ... The Sons of Italy's Columbus Day Parade Committee in Denver was shocked to learn of the e-mail sent to the media, which was signed by Sons of Italy President Richard SaBell ... There The Bee goes again, printing an Associated Press report claiming "Columbus Day lesson no longer clear-cut: Curriculum still often outdated, inaccurate" [Oct. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Red Devils give ‘em the old 1-2 Oct 20, 2009
Janusick, coming off a ;disappointing; withdrawal at Monday;s Columbus Day Invite in Amboy, repeated as the NCIC Lincoln champ with a time of 16:12, Mosbach;s second-place finish (16:31) was a repeat of last year as well, when the pair ran to the same result at Geneseo. I just wanted to come in and show that I could stay with these guys and finish strong. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Eric Yakuze accepts a sweeping change for the Watertown High School soccer team Oct 20, 2009
On Columbus Day, the team had mustered only two wins and three ties in 12 games. Postseason will only be accomplished if the team gets red-hot down the stretch. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
DNR Board Will Consider Nonpoint Rule Revisions (20) Oct 19, 2009
An attempt to reach the DNR s Russ Rasmussen, director of watersheds, was not successful as he was on leave plus Monday was Columbus Day and many state offices were closed. Zimmerman said he had not had a lot of time to review the proposed revisions but said one of the issues was if a farmer was already in compliance with the nonpoint rule and a new standard is put in place, will they be required to implement that new standard. (Agri-View, WI)
EDITORIAL: Thumbs up, thumbs down Oct 17, 2009
Thumbs down to hundreds of California Department of Motor Vehicle workers who skipped work on Columbus Day to protest the loss of the paid holiday. Nine offices were forced to close for at least part of the holiday, and services at 17 others were reduced. (Fresno Bee)
Photo Gallery: North Andover Youth Soccer Columbus Day Tournament Highlights Oct 17, 2009
Doug Starrett of U-12 North Andover Knights (7) steps in the way of this Danvers Blue Devils player in order to swipe the ball away during the North Andover Youth Soccer Columbus Day Weekend Tournament ... Scenes from last weekend's annual North Andover Youth Soccer Columbus Day Tournament. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
How about we move Thanksgiving to October? Oct 17, 2009
Down here, it was the (observed) Columbus Day and just a meaningless excuse for a three-day holiday. I have an idea which I have thought about for years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sitting In: A funny thing happened on the way to my autopsy Oct 17, 2009
On the occasion of Columbus Day I can attest that the American Dream is real. We ve fulfilled it. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Schubert returns to practice, cleared to play Oct 16, 2009
The process was delayed by holidays in the United States (Columbus Day) and in Canada (Thanksgiving) on Monday. The Thrashers claimed the defenseman off re-entry waivers from Ottawa following the start of the season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PHOTO GALLERY: Orleans farmers market extends season Oct 16, 2009
Traditionally the market ends its season Columbus Day weekend to coincide with the last tourists leaving the Cape. The extended market will continue to offer seasonal produce and goods for locals under the white tents on Old Colony Way near Dunkin Donuts. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Troop 139 cleans up Howard Beach Oct 16, 2009
Friday October 16, 2009. Boy Scouts from St. Helen’s Troop 139, scout leaders, volunteers, members of the Howard Beach Civic Association and Democratic District Leader Frank Gulluscio, second from right, take a much-deserved break from cleaning and planting. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Boy Scouts from St. Helen’s Troop 139, scout leaders, volunteers, members of the Howard Beach Civic Association and Democratic District Leader Frank Gulluscio, second from right, take a much-deserved break from cleaning and planting. PHOTO"> Oct 16, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Troop 139 cleans up Howard Beach. Friday October 16, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Senate Will Get Two Breaks in November Oct 15, 2009
When Reid announced earlier this month that he was canceling the Columbus Day recess, he had indicated he would try to give Senators some time off around Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11. Leadership aides in both parties have said that they expect the chamber to be in session well into December and that weekend sessions may become necessary to complete the Senate s workload. (Roll Call)
Exclusive New England fall deals Oct 15, 2009
Throughout the fall season, Top 25 subscribers are eligible for a seasonal discount save $110 off rack rates from now through Columbus Day, or $40 off after the holiday. Book and enter the special promotional code STRAVEL for rates as low as $119/night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
NH businesses had good holiday weekend Oct 15, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The Columbus Day weekend was a successful one for New Hampshire inns, restaurants and attractions. Many hotels and inns said they were booked, and that visitors came from Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany in addition to New England and other states. (Concord Monitor)
Union protests prison teacher layoffs Oct 15, 2009
DMV offices shut in Columbus Day protest. Nine California Department of Motor Vehicle offices were forced to close for at least part of Columbus Day, and services at 17 others were reduced after hundreds of workers skipped work to protest the loss of the paid holiday. (Fresno Bee)
Thief steals Hampton festival funds in daylight burglary Oct 15, 2009
She spent Columbus Day searching the streets at the beach with the hope the burglar might have dumped her pocketbook with the hearing aids still inside. Gebhart also called her cell phone that was in the stolen purse with the hope the thief would answer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Art lovers, shoppers flock to Patagonia fest Oct 15, 2009
Locals found themselves navigating the back streets and alleys of Patagonia over Columbus Day weekend, as thousands of visitors overran the small towns main throughways and park - much to the delight of merchants and art vendors. (Use arrows above to view more photos). (Nogales International, AZ)
‘Clunkers’ boost County income in new title apps Oct 15, 2009
On Tuesday s commissioners court meeting, Oct. 13, which was postponed due to Columbus Day, Tax Assessor-Collector Beverly Plumlee stated higher figures in her motor vehicle report in regard to new vehicle purchases. Apparently, the Cash for Clunkers program worked, Plumlee said. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Oil Reaches a One-Year High on Economic Recovery Optimism, Weaker Dollar Oct 15, 2009
The departments Energy Information Administration will release its Weekly Petroleum Status Report at 11 a.m. in Washington, a day later than usual because of the Columbus Day holiday Oct. 12. Brent crude oil for November settlement rose as much as 76 cents, or 1 percent, to $73. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Letters to the editor (10/15/09) Oct 15, 2009
School teachers trying to teach students about Columbus Day and the man are basically missing the point ("Dark side of Columbus discovery emerges," Oct. 12). We honor Christopher Columbus because he opened up the "New World" for exploration and started the process 00004000 of European colonization. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the Editor Oct 15, 2009
Re "Columbus Day crossed off state holiday list" (Page A1, Oct. 12): Honestly, I hold nothing against Christopher Columbus nor his native country, nor those who, much later, left it to come here ... But Columbus Day went obsolete 30 years ago, and the world knows it. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Hundreds turn out for Hanover Fall Food Fest Oct 15, 2009
McDermott said he was initially nervous about the event being held during the Columbus Day weekend since many people may have had plans, but he was happy to see such a large turnout. The Hanover Mall, Hanover Chamber of Commerce and the local partnership committee really worked their behinds off to pull this together, he said. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Four teachers leave district Oct 14, 2009
Fall Break is October 9-13, and the school will be off an additional day for Columbus Day October 12, 2009. The next regular board meeting is November 3. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Oil towards $75, eyes US data Oct 14, 2009
US weekly oil inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) will be delayed till later due to Monday's Columbus Day holiday, while the Energy Information Administration (EIA) report will be released on Thursday. A Reuters poll of analysts forecast the data will show a 700,000-barrel build in crude stocks last week, after a surprise drawdown in last week's report. (India Times)
Time served: Hundreds join in town event Oct 14, 2009
When many Belmont residents were celebrating Columbus Day by taking it easy, hundreds of volunteers gathered to help paint fences, pull weeds and collect food for the needy ... The council chose Columbus Day because it was the last chance this year to catch the warm weather on a day that wouldn t conflict with any religious observances. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Former Wellesley College student accused of attempted murder arrested on probation violation Oct 14, 2009
The Middlesex Superior Court probation department was closed yesterday due to the Columbus Day holiday. Tang was on house arrest and monitored by a GPS ankle bracelet. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Freaky Fortnight: Is It Easier To Parent Boys or Girls? Oct 14, 2009
Columbus Day brought on that feeling when you are on a boat and land slips out of sight. We've been at this switch for a week and my job is starting to recede to the far horizon. (Slate)
Dems scramble after warning from health insurers Oct 14, 2009
The release of the study late Sunday on the eve of the federal Columbus Day holiday had Democrats crying foul. "The misleading and harmful claims made by the profit-driven insurance companies are politicking for corporate gain at its worst," said Sen. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oil Jumps to One-Year High as Equity Gains Spur Optimism on Energy Demand Oct 14, 2009
The Energy Department will release its weekly report tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Washington, a day later than usual because of the Columbus Day holiday on Oct. 12. The industry- funded American Petroleum Institute will put out its data today. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Vermont man dies in I-93 crash in NH Oct 14, 2009
HOOKSETT, N.H. (AP) -- A Vermont man has died in a tractor-trailer-SUV collision on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire that tied up Columbus Day traffic. Police said the SUV driven by 41-year-old Ben Bishop of Stowe, Vt. (Concord Monitor)
Chef's court-ordered community service a treat for seniors Oct 14, 2009
"Justin Nadeau, Donovan's lawyer, who attended the Columbus Day brunch, said the judge liked the idea."He originally suggested cooking in a homeless shelter, but the judge said she'd rather have him give back to seniors in Dover," Nadeau said.Donovan spent some of his 60 hours of community service talking to the residents about their likes and dislikes, buying food, planning the menu, and, finally, cooking. Wadleigh House owner and administrator Leon Chapman welcomed the idea."I thought it was a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Going All-In: Ice cold Coors gets new meaning Oct 14, 2009
Which begs the question: How much did TBS lose with a game like Sunday nights Phillies-Rockies contest at Coors Field that ended at around 11:30 our time, making it an ungodly 2:30 a.m. in Philadelphia (lets hope for the kids they still recognize Columbus Day in Pennsylvania, lest they not miss much school). Remember, this was the same network that, because a technical glitch, missed some early portions of Game 6 in last years Red Sox-Rays series. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
