Brookline incident reports: Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Nov 5, 2009
10:27 a.m., Oct. 31 Dean Road A caller reported all their jack o lanterns smashed. 8:07 a.m., Oct. 30 Amory Park A woman reported having been bitten by a dog at Amory Park. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Why the rush to Christmas? Nov 4, 2009
The house was decorated with jack-o-lanterns, hanging bats and cobwebs, and my brothers dressed up in costumes. It was fun. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Pigs Happy to Feast on Halloween Pumpkins Nov 3, 2009
You can take your jack-o-lanterns to several locations around the valley and the pumpkins will be recycled as food for the pigs at R.C. Farms in North Las Vegas. Just look for the blue dumpsters at the following Stu. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
- Imperial County Red Cross center releases tips for safe, healthy Halloween 0 Oct 31, 2009
Use glow-sticks instead of candles in Jack-o-Lanterns. Restrain pets. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Balser backers prepare for final push in mayoral race Oct 30, 2009
She passed out flyers adorned with jack-o-lanterns and a Remember to vote message, and told supporters to put them on their doors this Saturday. And put them in the candy bags of the children, she said, getting a big laugh. (Newton Tab, MA)
Commercialization rescues United States from sacrificial Halloween rituals Oct 30, 2009
But candy corn, Jack-O-Lanterns and the "sexy cop" costume were unfortunately not a part of their sacred rituals. The Celts (who occupied what is now Ireland, the UK and northern France) celebrated the New Year on Nov. 1, which marked the end of their summer harvest and the beginning of the winter. (Daily Orange, NY)
JFK Halloween policy explained Oct 30, 2009
Fourth-grade teacher Barbara Carbone, for example, will have a more fall themed party with decorations, jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin treats and an origami pumpkin activity. On Thursday, the class estimated the number of seeds in a pumpkin so that today they can see how close their approximation were when they scoop out the seeds for roasting. (Canton Journal, MA)
Halloween fun and more Oct 30, 2009
With the help of her friend Joe Burkard, she has on display 40 jack-o-lanterns, six ghosts, five witches, three skeletons, three black cats, three scarecrows, one owl and one giant spider. Where does she store all these things when Halloween is over. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
A Halloween that doesn't know jack Oct 29, 2009
The glorious foliage, the cider, the pumpkin pie and jack-o-lanterns. Kathryn is 18 years old and has never carved a pumpkin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Halloween History Oct 29, 2009
Halloween is characterized by fun costumes, candy, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. However, Halloween's origins were not so light-hearted. (Suite101.com)
Event picks for kids this week Oct 29, 2009
NIGHT RIDERS The Haunted Hayride takes visitors to see skits in the veggie fields illuminated by jack-o-lanterns and bonfires. Visit the creepy-crawly critter mansion and sample spooky treats and witches brew. (Boston Globe)
Running Rampant Oct 29, 2009
In Ireland, turnips and beats were carved into jack-o-lanterns to frighten away the evil spirits. Finding pumpkins made cooler jack-o-lanterns, the native American gourd was soon adopted. (Kalona News, IA)
Critic’s corner Oct 28, 2009
And you thought those were jack-o-lanterns. Mary Queen of Shops 9 p.m., BBC America. (Boston Globe)
All About Pets- Halloween safety Oct 23, 2009
Halloween decorations of jack-o-lanterns and candles present problems as well as holiday charm. Inquisitive felines may set themselves afire by poking around these decorations. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
• Just in time for Halloween, thrilling tales for the young Oct 23, 2009
But when she knocks on the door of a house with lots of jack-o-lanterns on the porch, she finds a friend and ends up having a wonderful end to a scary Halloween. For information about upcoming programs, or to place a hold, visit or call 586-5249. (Juneau Empire)
Media Advisory - Hundreds of free pumpkins at The Royal Pumpkin Pile-Up Oct 23, 2009
Hosted by The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Canada Newswire)
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On top of that, the asylum was recently the scene of a Halloween rave, so there are still lots of jack-o-lanterns and insane lights set up in the large common areas. The action here has a nice mix of tight corridors and large open areas so you'll want to think carefully about how you move and where you stand and fight. (IGN PC Games)
Cellufun Launches Halloween Games for Mobile Phones Oct 22, 2009
Cellufun's users can decorate their homepages, dress up their avatars in costumes, knock on their friends' doors and go trick-or-treating, pick pumpkins, and carve killer jack-o-lanterns. There's also a Haunted Hay Ride, a Haunted House Maze, bonfire building, and a costume contest in which users can vote for the coolest costumes in Cellufun. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Regional Roundup Oct 22, 2009
It's the season for spooks and jack-o-lanterns, but a Lodi woman who called police late Tuesday night likely didn't have that in mind. She told dispatchers that she'd found what appeared to be a heart in a field near Lower Sacramento Road and Lodi Avenue. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Burlington's spooky stories Oct 21, 2009
All you can see are jack-o-lanterns. All you can hear are skeleton bones crickling. (Burlington Union, MA)
Cool pumpkins at annual Hudson festival Oct 19, 2009
A frosty ice sculpture of a pumpkin head scarecrow and candlelight Jack-O-Lanterns were two of the highlights of the 12th annual Pumpkin Fest at the Morgan Bowl in Hudson Saturday night. The festival also featured a chainsaw sculptor who carved the Hudson High School mascot, a hawk, out a wooden block. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Inside Houston's scariest haunted houses Oct 15, 2009
Time to bust out those plastic jack-o-lanterns, stock up on candy and dust off your decorations: Halloween is upon us. And if you re looking for a fright, you re in luck Houston happens to be a very scary place (and not just during rush hour). (KHOU.com, TX)
Pumpkin pie delicious as fall treat Oct 13, 2009
Don't just waste them on jack-o-lanterns that mold and must be discarded around Halloween time. When surrounded by pumpkins in the grocery store produce section, I think of my mother, the queen of homemade pumpkin pies. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Costume caution Oct 13, 2009
Long, loose outfits can also easily catch on fire if there are jack-o-lanterns on the ground. -Make sure your child has sturdy footwear. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
October Classroom Activities Oct 11, 2009
Jack-O-Lantern Books: There are many books available about Jack-O-Lanterns and pumpkins. Here are two books worth finding to read to the class. (Suite101.com)
How Hallowe'en Acquired First Scary... Oct 10, 2009
Jack-O-Lanterns, Hallowe en Decorations and Costumes ... People fashioned Jack-O-Lanterns from mangel-wurzels until the Irish came to the New World and discovered the native pumpkins. (Suite101.com)
Pumpkin recipes welcome fall Oct 9, 2009
Use chocolate chips for eyes and nose of jack o lanterns and mini chocolate chips for mouths. If you need another recipe that the little goblins at your house can enjoy, this next one is sure to fit the bill. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Halloween Events on Fountain Square Oct 9, 2009
The jack-o-lanterns will light up the Square until 11pm. More details. (FOX19.com, OH)
Get into autumn and Halloween at Eleanor’s Home & Garden, owned by Eleanor Chandler. Skinny Leg Figures by Lori Mitchell are among the favorites. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Oct 7, 2009
Spooky and haunted with ghosts and goblins, playfully bobbing for apples, masquerading in costumes, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating to load up on candy, Halloween is a delightful time for kids but it s become a fun time for all ages. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year it s likely kids and teens will get extra mileage of the black-and-orange day while parents plan parties and everyone can enjoy the day in their own way. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pumpkin Chuckers Compete in Cambridge Oct 5, 2009
"I'd carve them and make them into decorations for jack-o-lanterns," said Jayden Lepsic, eyeing a nearby pile of pumpkins. "I'm not much of a pumpkin pie maker, I don't think," said Jazz. (WCAX.com, VT)
2009 pumpkin crop late but bountiful Oct 1, 2009
Cool weather, plentiful rain, are keys. Despite a record cold July and overall cooler than normal summer, three local growers said they had good crops this year, even if it did take a little longer to reach maturity. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Max & Ruby's Perfect Pumpkin DVD Re... Sep 30, 2009
In Max's Jack-o-Lantern, Max and Ruby model traditional Halloween customs like dressing in costumes and carving jack-o-lanterns to make decorations for a fun Halloween celebration. Whereas in the Max & Ruby cartoon Max's Halloween (found on the ), Ruby tried to order Max to dress as a little prince, this Halloween she is graciously allowing him to be a vampire again while she herself transforms her old princess costume into a Fairy Godmother costume by adding wings and a wand. (Suite101.com)
How to Have a Safe Halloween Sep 30, 2009
Keep matches, candles and jack-o-lanterns out of reach of young children. Avoid using candles with multiple wicks in close quarters that can produce intense heat and start fires. (Suite101.com)
'Green Clean:' Researchers Determining Natural Ways To Clean Contaminated Soil Sep 25, 2009
20, 2004) While parents and youngsters are busy carving jack-o-lanterns in preparation for Halloween, Canadian scientists are hard at work on another way to use the popular yellow-orange plant. New research. (Science Daily)
Peddie off to running start Sep 17, 2009
HIGHTSTOWN "" Most meaningful cross country is run while the jack-o-lanterns are giving way to thoughts of turkeys and pumpkin pie, not when summer memories are still fresh. That wasn't true yesterday for the Princeton Day School girls cross country team. (NJ.com -- Times)
Pick-your-own fall season fun Sep 16, 2009
Or head to Keene, N.H., for the annual Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. More than 20,000 carved jack-o-lanterns are put on display and lit for this event, which also includes a parade, seed-spitting and pie-eating contests, craft and food vendors, and a nighttime fireworks display. Keene has a population of just 23,000 but typically draws several times that many visitors to town for the event, with people coming from around the country and around the world. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Where to Buy Cute Halloween Clothin... Sep 16, 2009
Where to Buy Cute Halloween Clothing Online. Where to Buy Cute Halloween Clothing Online. (Suite101.com)
Halloween Safety Tips for Homeowner... Sep 14, 2009
Candles are often used to illuminate Jack-O-Lanterns and many lights with special effects are turned on to give the house an eerie and fun look ... Decorative items and Jack-O-Lanterns should also be positioned at a safe distance from crowds to prevent people from knocking and tripping over them. (Suite101.com)
How to Create the Perfect Jack-o-La... Sep 12, 2009
Of course, when it comes to size, larger is better, unless one's goal is to create small Jack-o-Lanterns for display on a tabletop or mantel. And as for color, the overall orange shading should be uniform and intense, not uneven, pale, or mottled with brown. (Suite101.com)
Trick or Treat Safety Sep 2, 2009
Remind children that jack o lanterns can and often do contain burning candles. Halloween Night. (Suite101.com)
Asian veggies add new flavor to the garden Aug 18, 2009
"Snow peas are more attractive to grow than English peas; Asian squash are more handsome and more interesting than jack-o-lanterns. Another difference, especially important to container gardeners, is that Asian vegetables generally seem to be more prolific," he said. Finding seeds or starter plants has become easier in recent years but still takes some effort, Chang said by phone from her home in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Bee-ing proactive Aug 15, 2009
Currently, the Union County man said about half of his bees, or 2,600 to 2,800 hives, are pollinating what will soon be jack-o-lanterns. Throughout the year, they are shipped to handle pollination of crops at various locations across the United States, including Florida, California, New York and Maine. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Trick 'r Treat Jul 30, 2009
There's also Steven Wilkins (Dylan Baker), a high school principal, who catches a neighborhood kid smashing jack-o-lanterns and stealing candy. Steven's neighbor is an old curmudgeon named Mr. Kreeg (Brian Cox), who has a dark secret in his past that has come back to haunt him, quite literally. (IGN FilmForce)
Free Disney Pumpkin Carving Stencil... Jul 18, 2009
Jack-o-lanterns with Disney character themes fit this bill. Not only will the designs be appropriate for young children, kids will love the fact that their favorite character is on the pumpkin. (Suite101.com)
Kindergarten and First Grade Fall U... Jul 4, 2009
After they arrive home, they carve jack-o-lanterns and enjoy trick or treating. The colorful illustrations and simple text make it a great read-aloud for kindergarten and first grade students who are learning about fun fall activities. (Suite101.com)
Ancient Superstition and Religion Jun 22, 2009
Popular holidays like Christmas and Halloween are full of pagan origins, from bonfires, jack-o-lanterns, and the Christmas tree to the Yule log. The name Easter comes from Austron, a fertility and sunrise goddess. (Suite101.com)
Heat-resistant Vegetable Varieties ... May 9, 2009
For Jack o Lanterns: Jack O Lantern, Connecticut Field, Howden, Jackpot. For pies: Small Sugar, Cinderella. (Suite101.com)
Traditional Scary Pumpkin Carving D... Apr 29, 2009
Use Scary Jack-O-Lanterns for Adults, Friendly Pumpkin Designs for Kids. Some of the scary pumpkin carving designs above are too frightening for young children. (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. Wisconsin ag business directory. (Agri-View, WI)
Soldier buried Feb 28, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Seasons of the Year Educational Chi... Feb 25, 2009
Seasons of the Year Educational Children's Books: Kids' Picture Books Teach About Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring. Seasons of the Year Educational Children's Books. (Suite101.com)
