Vacation News Archive

'GE Workers Walk Out Over Vacation Fight (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Union workers at a General Electric Co. glass manufacturing plant voted to strike for at least two days over a grievance related to Vacation time, the union said.

'Don't be duped by vacation ads from your fax machine (Dayton Daily News)
Does your fax machine get flooded with Vacation ads? It's common for the Better Business Bureau to receive two or more offers a day from companies promoting dream getaways with generous amenities for unbelievably low prices. Many are the very ones the BBB advises you to watch out for. They promise a lot, but deliver little. The BBB recently investigated one of the offers.

'Turn Your Vacation Into A Family Reunion (CBS News)
Laura Begley of Travel and Leisure Magazine discusses family reunions as a new trend in travel. She offers tips and destinations for a successful family reunion vacation.

'Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky., Karen Owen Column: Vacation Bible School Benefits Family (RedNova)
By Karen Owen, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. Jun. 9--Vacation Bible school can be an exciting time in the life of the church, but it can also be a lot of work. Knee deep in Popsicle sticks and tissue paper, some volunteers may be wondering if all this work is worth it.

'Peace Church offers vacation Bible school (Granite City Press-Record)
Peace Church, 3725 Horseshoe Lake Road, will feature vacation Bible school with the theme of "Take the Plunge" from 9 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday through July 25. All children of the community ages 4 to 11 are invited to attend.

'Vacation Bible/Church Schools (Contra Costa Times)
Our Savior's Lutheran Church -- Vacation Bible School. 2-5 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. For children ages 31/2 to fifth grade. Registration forms: http://www.

'Goodbye elevator music, hello vacation soundtracks (USA Today)
In a pilot program, Hyatt is throwing out the elevator music and crafting unique compilations for its lobbies, restaurants and spas. It posts the music online so guests can listen, buy and download the sounds of their vacation.

'Presbyterian Church hosts Vacation Bible School (The Daily Dispatch)
The First Presbyterian Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School on the week of June 11. The free school will be held at the church, at 10th Street and D Avenue beginning with an 8:30 breakfast. The school will be held from 9 to 11:45 a.m. each day that week.

'Vacation Bible schools (Telegraph-Forum)
First United Methodist Church, 227 S. Walnut St. The Bucyrus Area Methodist Churches will sponsor Take the Plunge Vacation Bible School June 10-14. The first class will be 4:30-8 p.m. Sunday at the Bucyrus YMCA. Remaining classes will be 6-8:15 p.m. at the church.

'Board adjusts vacation, sick leave policies for part timers (Jefferson City News Tribune)
Part-time employees of the college may now accrue Vacation and sick leave following a decision Friday by the Linn State Technical College board.

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