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Danna Wheeler, a lover of adventure, the outdoors, motorcycles

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:55:15 GMT

BRANDON — It was Presidents Day weekend 2003, and on a whim, Marquis and Danna Wheeler hopped on his motorcycle for an overnight trip to Fort Myers.
Source: TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

Creation of President's Day

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT

Very few of us will pass up a day off of work no matter what is being celebrated. If you are lucky to be working for the federal government, you get Presidents Day off. But how much do you really know about this day?
Source: Bella Online

ACE Group Classic senior tour event moving to North Naples course

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:50 GMT

4:17 P.M. — The ACE Group Classic will move to The Golf Lodge at The Quarry in North Naples for the 2010 tournament. The event will take place on Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 8-14, with the final round being held on Valentines Day.
Source: The News-Press

Winter fun starts soon in Olympics

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:18:45 GMT

Staff at Olympic National Park are preparing the Hurricane Ridge area for winter activities. Hurricane Ridge Road is scheduled to be open 9 a.m. to dusk, Fridays through Sundays, from Nov. 20 through March 28. The road also will be open daily from Dec.
Source: The Olympian

Winter fun starts soon in Olympics

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:25:21 GMT

Staff at Olympic National Park are preparing the Hurricane Ridge area for winter activities. There are several changes to note this season, in particular the closure of the Sunrise sliding area.
Source: TheNewsTribune.com

Pause at 11 a.m. on 11/11 to honor those who serve

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:08:35 GMT

Our view: Veterans Day, like so many holidays, is often overshadowed by sales On Wednesday, the nation will pause to honor America's service men and women on Veterans Day. It is officially observed at 11 a.m. of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Source: AZ starnet.com

What to Expect From the Cash for Appliance Program

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:18:44 GMT

Q: How is the Cash for Appliance program different from Cash for Clunkers? A: Unlike the national Clunkers auto program, this rebate varies state by state.
Source: Popular Mechanics

State reveals plan for appliance rebates

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided a total of $300 million to the states to set up appliance-rebate programs.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Quoted in 'Golf: 2010 ACE Group Classic set for Feb. 8-14'

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:56:53 GMT

said in Naples Daily News:

We'll be the first full-field event (on the schedule) ... We're happy to be back on Presidents Day weekend. We've got some promotions we're working on with Valentines Day being our Championship Sunday.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:42:07 GMT

A couple holding hands walks toward the estate of President George Washington at Mount Vernon in Virginia February 16, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:40:32 GMT

Betsy Stone (2nd L) and Patty Behe (3rd L) enter the gallery with wax statues of former US Presidents Abraham Lincoln (L) and George Washington (R), on the Presidents Day national holiday that celebrates the two men, at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Was...

Why Presidents' Day?

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:44:57 GMT