Power of the pumpkin: Syrup and more Nov 11, 2009
While intact pumpkins will keep for months and freshly carved pumpkins can be used for cooking, jack-o'-lanterns that have been sitting out for a few days might be best thrown in a compost pile. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
I Have to Tell You . . . Nov 5, 2009
The Student Council lined row upon row of carved jack-o'-lanterns to titillate the trick-or-treat crowd. Each one was unique. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Brookline incident reports: Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Nov 5, 2009
Brookline incident reports: Oct. 27-Nov. 2 - Brookline, MA - Brookline TAB. (Brookline TAB, MA)
At Liholiho Elementary, Friday's still for learning Nov 4, 2009
All sorts of other ideas were concocted cylindrical goblins, A-frame folded jack-o'-lanterns and other clever designs. hard work pays off. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Unfamiliar scare-itory Oct 31, 2009
While younger kids stuck their faces in a tub of water, the high school students -- American and from abroad -- took pictures and danced silly to "Monster Mash." Their glowing jack-o'-lanterns watched from the side. Reach education reporter Jackie Borchardt at (307) 266-0593 or at jackie. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Halloween goes well beyond tricks, treats Oct 31, 2009
While candy and treats are on the minds of little ghosts and goblins tonight, there is more to Halloween than bite-sized candy bars and jack-o'-lanterns. The holiday traces its roots to the ancient Celtic ritual called Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season, according to the Web site web-holidays. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Letters to the editor Oct 31, 2009
Even the young children on our block noticed it was missing from their daily routine of walking by our home with the happy-faced jack-o'-lanterns on the steps. It's more upsetting to the parents to see something unrightfully taken away from our kids than to our 4-year-old son, who said, "It's OK. I can share my pumpkin because some other kid must have wanted it too.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
UGA prof perfecting pumpkins Oct 31, 2009
The usual pumpkins that grace front porches as jack-o'-lanterns and dinner tables as pies are highly susceptible to viruses and other diseases, and most commercial growers must apply high doses of pesticides, explained Boyhan, a professor with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He's using traditional plant breeding methods, not genetic manipulation by inserting genes from one plant into another in a laboratory. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Justice: Longing for the good ol' days of Halloween Oct 31, 2009
And then we would trespass on the farmer's land and steal several pumpkins, which we later would carve into jack-o'-lanterns ... I miss stealing pumpkins and carving jack-o'-lanterns. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bruce Mandelblit: Keep Goblins Safe on Halloween Oct 31, 2009
Candlelit jack-o'-lanterns should be kept away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. Indoor jack-o'-lanterns should be kept away from curtains, decorations, and other furnishings that could be ignited. (Newsmax)
Jack-o'-lanterns galore - 60 or more Oct 31, 2009
Her mother, Lynn Dalton, bought her a pumpkin-carving kit that began a family tradition of creating special jack-o'-lanterns each year ... Having so many designs to choose from means Ulrich ends up carving more pumpkins than she anticipates, since she has so many she wants to use - and so she can have different jack-o'-lanterns on display than she had in previous years ... The nearly 70 jack-o'-lanterns Ulrich has this year are stored outside under tarps until usually two days before Halloween,... (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Jack-o'-lanterns a-plenty (3) Oct 31, 2009
Jack-o'-lanterns a-plenty - News - Advisor & Source ... Jack-o'-lanterns a-plenty. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Ease Halloween Jitters By Staying Safe Oct 31, 2009
The open flames that come with jack-o'-lanterns and candles pose another hazard ... Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing jack-o'-lanterns away from doorways and landings ... Keep candles and jack-o'-lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Vine's journey from seed to fruit dries up; there's always next year Oct 29, 2009
No pumpkin progeny transformed into grinning jack-o'-lanterns to adorn the yard as holiday revelers make the rounds on the 31st. And while I am disappointed, it was a joy to spend part of the summer and early fall mapping the progress of the vine and wondering whether or not it would really produce any fruit. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Dondero: Transylvanian goulash a tasty Halloween treat Oct 28, 2009
Halloween, with its jack-o'-lanterns, ghosts, goblins and witches, evolved from early Christian customs in Britain and Ireland that included numerous pagan pre-Christian holdovers. Our Hollywoodish Halloween also invokes Transylvania (where Halloween is not celebrated) because of Vlad Tepes Dracula, a ruthless 15th-century Romanian prince who operated there. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carving out pumpkin garden tough in Florida Oct 28, 2009
Good for jack-o'-lanterns. Neon -- Beautifully shaped, bright orange pumpkins have strong, dark green handles and make perfect jack-o'-lanterns. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Trick for cheap Oct 28, 2009
Use black and orange construction paper to make bats, Jack-o'-lanterns and spiders for spooky wall hangings. The petrifying possibilities are endless. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ghoulishly glam Halloween decor Oct 28, 2009
Martha Stewart has created elegant tablescape chandeliers, skulls and skeletons encrusted with colorful glitter, as well as a grinning pumpkin clock, and black jack-o'-lanterns stacked in a threesome, ready to light the walkway, at. The e-retailer also has a glass bowl cupped by spooky, bony hands, a darkly handsome pre-lit willow tree and ebony LED candles dripping faux wax. (AZCentral -- Home)
Critic's Corner Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
and lend their voices to this special, which pits the government-sponsored monsters against some evil alien jack-o'-lanterns. If you miss Monsters at 8, never fear; NBC repeats it at 8:30. (USA Today -- Life)
Great pumpkin hunt under way Oct 26, 2009
Charley and K.R. planned to make jack-o'-lanterns and disguise themselves as a witch and Darth Vader for Halloween. And then there was young Haokea Kekahuna, who showed up with Darren and Rosalia Steinhoff of Mililani. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pumpkin Sail to mark coming Halloween Oct 26, 2009
Pumpkin lanterns, or Jack-o'-lanterns, float on the water in Central Park of New York, U.S., Oct. 25, 2009. People took part in the annual Pumpkin Sail on Sunday to celebrate the coming Halloween. (Xinhuanet, China)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 23, 2009
The event at Chalet Nursery includes a history of jack-o'-lanterns, ideas for autumnal decorating and fundraising for the Heartland Animal Shelter and Save-A-Pet Adoption Center. Oct. 24: pumpkin fun lecture, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; parade check-in, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; parade, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette, (847) 256-0561. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Old fashioned celebrations at museum Oct 22, 2009
Classic Halloween hallmarks, such as carving jack-o'-lanterns, making carmel candy apples, face painting and coloring contests will keep the mood alive. Traditional bobbing for apples will be done this year without water, as participants attack apples suspended from strings. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Burlington's spooky stories Oct 21, 2009
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 06:33 PM EDT. The spooky stories are trickling in. (Burlington Union, MA)
Have an adults-only Halloween party Oct 13, 2009
Outside, use jack-o'-lanterns or luminarias to light the way to your door. Up the eek factor by lining the walk with faux tombstones. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
How to green your Halloween Oct 13, 2009
If you use candles to light jack-o'-lanterns, however, use soy- or beeswax-based candles rather than paraffin ones that are made from petroleum. Scary by nature. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Earth-friendly fun with 'Fantastic Plastic' at HiSAM Oct 11, 2009
Assisting with the eco-creativity will be Hawai'i Stitchery and Fiber Arts Guild members demonstrating how to make jack-o'-lanterns from pop bottles, parachutes, charms and squeaky creatures. Participants are asked to bring a clean, empty 2-liter soda bottle or juice bottle to make the jack-o'-lantern. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pumpkin recipes welcome fall Oct 9, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 12:47 PM CDT There may not be a chill in the air but there is a noticeable difference. The fall feeling over the past few days and the appearance of the big orange gourds in local markets has certainly turned my thoughts to pumpkins. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Autumn Meditations Oct 3, 2009
Imagine funny looking jack-o'-lanterns or Casper like ghosts flying by. Remember to keep it playful. (Suite101.com)
Autumn in the air, despite the heat Sep 30, 2009
We begin to think of falling leaves and pumpkins that are just about to become jack-o'-lanterns or holiday pies. I begin to notice the sun going down a little earlier, with the early evening light becoming just a little softer as it dimly shines through the massive limbs and leaves of the giant oaks behind our house. (Santa Maria Times)
Dora the Explorer Dora's Halloween ... Sep 26, 2009
In the Pumpkin Patch, the viewer is introduced to the concept of jack-o'-lanterns and can hone his or her visual-spatial skills by helping the characters match pairs of identical pumpkins. During a quick stop at Dora's abuela's house, the characters model for young viewers how to trick or treat. (Suite101.com)
Spice Up Your Table with Sugar Pumpkins Sep 25, 2009
Sugar pumpkins are not to be confused with the ones used to carve jack-o'-lanterns. Also called pie pumpkins or sweet pumpkins, sugar pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a great choice for cooking. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Sesame Street A Magical Halloween A... Sep 21, 2009
The main narrative about Elmo, Zo , and Telly Monster accompanying Mumford the Magnificent to a fun Halloween party is interspersed with live-action segments that teach about Halloween traditions and customs like wearing costumes and carving jack-o'-lanterns, as well as about important autumn activities on a farm like making apple cider and bringing in the harvest. After watching this entertaining but also educational video about Halloween, children will be ready to take part in their own... (Suite101.com)
Scary times for pumpkin growers in New England Sep 21, 2009
The bulk of pumpkins will be carved into jack-o'-lanterns or used as other decorations, while about 13 percent are canned for pie filling, Lucier said. In Sabbattus, Maine, there are normally pumpkins all over Willow Pond Farm's apple orchards as people take wagon rides. (Anchorage Daily News)
Where to Buy Cute Halloween Clothin... Sep 16, 2009
Shoppers searching for boys' Halloween shirts that are not too cutesy may like the Pumpkin Appliqu; Double-Sleeve Tee, which features a casual layered look and a grid of funny appliqu; jack o' lanterns. Casual Halloween Clothing for Children. (Suite101.com)
Great gardens: Overgrown, but not a mess Sep 8, 2009
"Between the raised beds and the llama poop and all that rain we've had this summer, I hit the jackpot," she said surveying the tangle of kale, chard, spinach, arugula, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, beets and squash - even a mess of pumpkins that voluntarily came up after she tossed last year's jack-o'-lanterns in the compost pile. Today the yard beyond the handsome wooden fence with its ornamental slats is very orderly. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Trick or Treat Safety Sep 2, 2009
Halloween: Keeping Kids Safe. Children are warned to avoid strangers and not accept "treats" from anyone they do not know 364 days per year. (Suite101.com)
A is for alphabet books that teach and entertain Aug 31, 2009
The record for the most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display is 30,128 in Boston in October 2006. Z is for zany Halloween fun -- "a holiday for everyone!". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Raising a Child Costs Some $221,000, Before College Aug 16, 2009
" There are, for instance, all the things parents probably don't do as often when the kids are grown. Will we still make bonfires on the beach, collect driftwood and fairy glass, make s'mores even though no one really likes them, since marshmallows surpass superglue for stickiness? Will we still carve jack-o'-lanterns, color Easter eggs or will holidays feel like formalities? I wonder if I'll miss Cheez Doodles and Jelly Bellies. I'm pretty sure I won't be buying them anymore.Children cost a lot... (Time.com)
Jack-o'-lanterns will invade C.P. in October festival Jun 1, 2009
For the first time, Crown Point's three historical foundations -- the Lake Court House Foundation Inc., the Old Sheriff's House Foundation Inc. and the Old Homestead Preservation Society -- will come together to celebrate Crown Point's 175th anniversary with a Pumpkin Festival. It's scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24 on the downtown courthouse square. (Northwest Indiana Times)
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Jack-o'-lanterns will invade C.P. in October festival / nwi ... Jack-o'-lanterns will invade C.P. in October festival. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Heat-resistant Vegetable Varieties ... May 9, 2009
Heat-resistant Vegetable Varieties for Florida. Heat-resistant Vegetable Varieties for Florida. (Suite101.com)
Pumpkin Growers: Get Your Jack O' Lanterns Early (2) Mar 29, 2009
Pumpkin Growers: Get Your Jack O' Lanterns Early Agri-View: Crop News ... Pumpkin Growers: Get Your Jack O' Lanterns Early. (Agri-View, WI)
Soldier buried Feb 28, 2009
The pictures offered a glimpse into the combat soldier's private life carving jack o' lanterns with his kids; playing chess; camping and skiing with family. He wore Steelers and Grizzly football wear, but looked equally comfortable in a white tuxedo at his wedding. (Montana Standard, MT)
Seasons of the Year Educational Chi... Feb 25, 2009
Each season is represented by appealing, brightly colored computer-generated illustrations of seasonal sights and objects, such as spring Easter eggs, summer ice cream cones, autumn Halloween Jack o' lanterns, or winter snowflakes. Read aloud to children by a parent or used by a teacher as part of a lesson, collected in a reading center or shelved in a family library, the books reviewed above will all provide kids with a basic grounding in the facts behind why Earth has seasons and what happens... (Suite101.com)
