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    Banquet held at CMS to wrap up football season  Nov 19, 2009
    "They made my job fun and I hope I helped make their jobs fun for them. I would also like to thank all of the parents, grandparents and fans who made what we do so rewarding. And thanks to all of the football players who made our job as coaches so worthwhile. I challenge the seventh graders to be leaders as eighth graders and to take next year's seventh graders under your guidance and be great examples for them. We also all look forward to watching the eighth graders as freshmen next year and... (California Democrat, MO)

    Brooke Erin Sandoval (1)  Nov 19, 2009
    In addition to her parents, Brooke is survived by her husband, Abraham Sandoval; grandparents, Elmo and Jonell Dahlberg and Bob and Lois Alexander; son, Trenton Isaac Sandoval; mother- in -law and father - in -law, Alfred and Rose Sandoval; brothers, Dusty Alexander and wife, Erin, and Braxton Alexander; sister-in-law, Sarah Corbin; brother-in-law, John Perry Sandoval; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at... (Boerne Star, TX)

    Why Social Security Won't Last Fore...  Nov 19, 2009
    By saying that killing social security will kill the financial stability and preferred lifestyle of citizens' grandparents, parents, selves, and children, the government keeps the program around. It is also such a massive and complex program, that most are too overwhelmed to even think about combatting it. (Suite101.com)

    Rotary to hold turkey shoot Saturday  Nov 19, 2009
    It is an evening that parents, kids, and grandparents alike can enjoy together. Businesses throughout the area donate items and gift certificates to this event, Oram added. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Michael Curl  Nov 19, 2009
    He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman. (Kalona News, IA)

    100 years, 100 voices  Nov 19, 2009
    For me, it starts with my parents and grandparents, and goes from there. I could go on and on. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Joshua Ray Behrenwald  Nov 19, 2009
    Joshua is survived by his parents, Andy and Barbara; his fianc;e, Amber Pruitt; grandparents, William and Ruth Behrenwald of Florida and Ken and Arla Rose Powell of Howard City; brothers and sisters, Veronica (Jeff) Bolin of Illinois, Caleb, Erica, Aaron and Jessica Behrenwald, all of Gaylord; and nieces and nephews, Karis Behrenwald and Nathan and Jonathan Bolin. Josh was preceded in death by his brother Randy, in 1979. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Miss Hamby becomes the bride of Michael Paul Ford on Oct. 10  Nov 19, 2009
    The bride wore her grandmother Lucille s ring and the bridegroom wore rings belonging to his grandparents, Granny and Pop in their memory. The bride carried a tropical bouquet of white hibiscus tied with white satin ribbon, designed by Debbie Keeter of Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Nearly 180-year-old cemetery left untouched by vandals, until now  Nov 19, 2009
    He mentioned his parents and grandparents are also buried in the cemetery. Another stone knocked over belongs to the Kinne family, who owned the houses across from the cemetery. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Obituaries Published November 11 (262)  Nov 18, 2009
    Other survivors include a brother, Aaron Murphy of Hamburg; grandparents, Stanley and Sue Murphy of Hamburg, John and Jeannie Friday of Smackover and Pete and Jeri Battaglia of Monroe, LA; great-grandparents, Jim and Jewel Acton of Shreveport, LA, Harold and Shirley Murphy of West Monroe, Pat and Jim Breland of Monroe, P. J. Battaglia, Sr. of Monroe; a great- great-grandmother, Jeanette Mitchell of Monroe; special aunts and uncles, Lacey Lynch of Morgan City, LA, Krystin and Robert Ellingsburg... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)

    Profile: Kylie Kwong  Nov 18, 2009
    "It was sustainability in a way - this is the way our grandparents used to live," says Kwong, who was recently awarded the Sydney Good Food Guide's inaugural sustainability award after switching the menu at Billy Kwong to organic, biodynamic and locally grown produce. After working as a short order cook in a busy pasta cafe, Kwong decided to get some proper training. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Robin Belzer Hammitt  Nov 18, 2009
    Her maternal and paternal grandparents, her brother Aaron (Randy), her step-brother Wade and her niece Lisa preceded her in death, and were there to greet her at Heaven s gate. A celebration of her life was held Nov. 7 at the Musselshell Community Church. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Honoring service  Nov 18, 2009
    That seems to be working, as students produced pictures ranging from family friends involved in the current wars to grandparents who fought in World War II.. They are battling for our freedom, said Casey Rogers, a student at Long elementary. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Celebrations  Nov 18, 2009
    Grandparents are Patricia Poissant of Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Brian and Christine Hotarek of Scituate ... Grandparents are Frances Broderick of Newton, and Walther and Sandi Crossman of Natick ... Grandparents are Madeline and Bruce Kaplan of Simsbury, Conn. (Newton Tab, MA)

    Jean Janssen  Nov 18, 2009
    She could converse in German with her parents, grandparents and other relatives. After graduating from Bridgewater High School and working in Columbus, Neb. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    BRADLEY CURTIS HICKEY - 1 DAY - BANGKOK, THAILAND  Nov 18, 2009
    He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Glenn Hickey and Mary Jane Hickey, paternal great grandparents, Louis A. Sr. and G. Beatrice Meyer, and maternal great grandparents Averille Peters and Gerald and Erma Lee Means. Bradley Curtis is survived by his loving parents Brad and Janelle Hickey stationed at Atsugi, Japan and proud big brothers, Sean, Ryan and Kian, grandparents, Tom and Kathleen Means, great grandpa, Curtis Peters, great uncle, Louis A. Meyer, Jr. and all of his... (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    Advice that launched Olympic dreams  Nov 18, 2009
    There are children here today that I knew their parents and grandparents; some of them I went to school with, she said. One young lady at KPMS even brought her own swimming trophy to show Phelps, who told the youngsters that all three of her children Hilary, Whitney and Michael have been active in the sport of swimming since they were young. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    The geography of smoking  Nov 18, 2009
    Interestingly, our grandparents' generation was among the first where smoking (and drinking -- Prohibition) became more common among women and among the more formally educated in general, trends that intensified in our parents' generation. By now, I have lost my grandmother, a beloved teacher, two very dear mentors, and the mother of one of my closest friends, all smokers and all dead of emphysema or lung cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Man Receives Life Sentence For Des Moines Quadruple Murder  Nov 18, 2009
    SEATTLE -- Eight years after the murder of an Evergreen High School cheerleader, her boyfriend and his grandparents, the man responsible was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Leemah Carneh pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated murder for their deaths in 2001 in the south Seattle suburb of Des Moines. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Sex Abuse Victims Forced to Help Kill Man?  Nov 18, 2009
    but because they look like the grandparents or the relatives of most people that post their things here now everyone wants the benefit of the doubt. even though there are several accusers and evidence just keeps piling up. (CBS News)

    No. 11 Bears Make Desert Dates With Sun Devils and No. 19 Wildcats  Nov 18, 2009
    Her great-grandparents Fred Lawson Adams and Marion Anderson Adams were students in Berkeley in 1921 and 1926 and her grandparents Fred Lawson Adams Jr. and Joan Woolsey Adams received degrees in the early 1950's. Most recently, aunt Jill Adams and uncle Jeff Adams received degrees in 1976 and 1984 respectively. (Calbears.com)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 18, 2009
    teacher1 wrote on Oct 29, 2009 7:59 AM:" Do they like books? How about coloring? Mabye a box full of coloring/crafty type stuff that they can pull out and be creative with might be a good idea. I think that I'm going to create calendars with pictures of my sons for his grandparents and a very doting great aunt. You can do it through Walgreens' photo center and it seems really simple. ". plasmatronix wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:34 PM:" My daughter just turned 1 and I wasn't planning to give gifts... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Ross Ronald Scharffenberg  Nov 18, 2009
    He was preceded in death by three grandparents: Walter and Lillian Scharffenberg and Delores Mehlbrech; uncle Wm. (Bill) Presuhn; and aunts: Lila (Scharffenberg) Meirose and Colleen (Ascharffenberrg) Jucht. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    Miss Hamby becomes the bride of Michael Paul Ford on Oct. 10  Nov 18, 2009
    The bride wore her grandmother Lucille s ring and the bridegroom wore rings belonging to his grandparents, Granny and Pop in their memory. The bride carried a tropical bouquet of white hibiscus tied with white satin ribbon, designed by Debbie Keeter of Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Lavern Ronald "Vern" Dubs  Nov 18, 2009
    He was predeceased by his grandparents; parents Hugo and Helen (Schamber) Dubs; brothers: Eldor, Glendon, Harlan and Dennis; sister-in-law Vergene Dubs; and brother-in- law Fred Sutton. Vern is now at peace. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    Older couple 'young again' for adopted grandchildren  Nov 18, 2009
    The shooting changed their lives and their grandparents' lives forever ... While their circumstances are extreme, grandparents raising grandchildren is not uncommon and has increased over the past several years, U.S. Census figures show ... Nationally, about 5 million children were living in households headed by grandparents in 2008, according to the U.S. Census estimates. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Cadbury 'would turn in his grave'  Nov 18, 2009
    " Sir Egbert Cadbury, who was knighted in 1957, joined the Fry side of the business after Cadbury Brothers Ltd merged with JS Fry and Sons after World War I. Mrs Loudon and her brother would regularly go from Berkshire to visit their grandparents at their Bristol home. "It felt a little bit like going to heaven, I loved being outdoors and I had a pony which was at my grandfather's," she said. "It was a wonderful house for a child and my brother and I would go skating along the long passages... (BBC News -- Business)

    Palin on controversies, future  Nov 18, 2009
    She added, "I did not want that message sent out that we were giddy happy to become grandparents, and that's what that message said.". For the newly minted vice presidential candidate, that was the first sign that she was in for a rocky road with McCain's campaign advisers. (CNN)

    Rail Road Flat Elementary may close  Nov 17, 2009
    A lot of parents, and their parents and their grandparents, went to this school, Hoffman said Thursday about children attending classes in Rail Road Flat. She said parents who have called the school have expressed concerns about long bus trips for their children and regret about possibly losing the local school. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Rodolfo Enrique & Elizabeth Marie //  Nov 17, 2009
    Grandparents are Alice Johnson of rural Breckenridge and the late Glen Johnson; and Teresa Valdes of El Paso, Texas, and the late Rodolfo Valdes. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)

    Palin discusses VP bid, 2012, slams Johnston to Oprah  Nov 17, 2009
    "I did not want the message sent out that we were giddy happy to become grandparents," she said. Bristol Palin is now the mother of a boy, Tripp. (USA Today -- Life)

    Dozens turn out for Olten fund raiser  Nov 17, 2009
    We are parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, Weider said. After hearing about the circumstances we really took it hard and wanted to help out in any way we could. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Nearly 180-year-old cemetery left untouched by vandals, until now  Nov 17, 2009
    He mentioned his parents and grandparents are also buried in the cemetery. Another stone knocked over belongs to the Kinne family, who owned the houses across from the cemetery. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    NLE Book Fari  Nov 17, 2009
    RG_New Iberia wrote on Nov 16, 2009 10:19 AM:" My son's school had dad's and donuts day, my husband was unable to attend because he was working offshore. I tried to go w/ my son and was told I could not. However they did let my brother go with him. They said as long as it was a male role model in his life that would be no problem. If a child does not have grandparents that want to participate they should allow a role model in the family to attend. " ... I know what you mean wrote on Nov 13, 2009... (New Iberia, LA)

    Windber woman looks for love on MTV reality show (4)  Nov 17, 2009
    Now, her family is cheering her on her grandparents, Rose and John Orlovsky, stay up late just to watch the show. They are so proud of me and that means so much because I never thought I made anyone in my family proud. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Chiropractic and nutrition center to open in Williston  Nov 17, 2009
    Both sets of her grandparents farmed just outside Alexander, their whole lives and her parents, along with several relatives, have lived in Williston for over 30 years, he said. This is home to her and Im glad to be a part of it. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Despite an increase in homeless students, school districts look to bolster enrollment, raise revenue (676)  Nov 17, 2009
    "They could be couch surfing or living in shelters ... or with aunts, uncles, grandparents.". Families with children are among the fastest growing segment of the homeless population, and most are under the age of six, according to the National Center of Family Homelessness. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Fire destroys house on eastern edge of Bloomington  Nov 17, 2009
    When I was dating Homer, his grandparents owned it and lived here. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Drink binge mother left children  Nov 17, 2009
    The children now live with their grandparents. Judge Norman Wright told Stevenson: "We have all seen and been amused by Hollywood's Home Alone, of a much older child, but the consequences of children as young as these being left to fend for themselves are too dreadful to think about. "They were left to fend for themselves because you had decided to go out for your own personal gratification, drinking and taking drugs. (BBC News -- UK)

    Honoring service  Nov 17, 2009
    That seems to be working, as students produced pictures ranging from family friends involved in the current wars to grandparents who fought in World War II.. They are battling for our freedom, said Casey Rogers, a student at Long elementary. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Second Time Around  Nov 17, 2009
    Grandparents Doris Nixon, Gail Sturdivant, Cheryl Young and Freda Freeman are excited about Hope for Tomorrow, a support group welcoming grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Ministry offers hope, support for grandparents raising grandchildren ... 4 million of the nation s families are maintained by grandparents who have one or more grandchildren living with them. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Palin says presidency not on my radar screen  Nov 17, 2009
    "This is not to be emulated I didn't want that message getting out there that we were giddy happy to become grandparents.". She added that her daughter called her in tears and was "devastated" and "embarrassed" when her pregnancy became public. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Relaxation Drinks Send the Wrong Message?  Nov 17, 2009
    The youth demographic "seems willing to spend on new products, unlike their parents or grandparents' generation," MacDonald said. "It's legal. And the adult relaxation drinks are not available to those under 21. "My main concern was that there were uncertain quantities of poorly understood herbal extracts being marketed as something that would be physiologically effective on your body and brain," he added. The drinks generally contain a variety of those herbs and other ingredients -- valerian... (ABC News)

    Editorial: Sex crimes laws need updating  Nov 17, 2009
    It's only human that parents and grandparents, especially, would worry about anyone who could pose harm to a child. And we see frequent news of sex crime arrests, from those who have been apprehended for allegedly possessing child pornography on their computers to last week's arrest of a 74-year-old Cape Coral man accused of committing a sex act in front of a 10-year-old girl. (The News-Press -- Opinion)

    Rawlins family traces roots into Czech Republic  Nov 17, 2009
    He knew only that the Klouda name was Czech, and that his grandparents and a sibling had immigrated with a young child to homestead in Wyoming. They settled in Red Mountain, 15 miles west of Tie Siding, and eventually moved to Laramie. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Joshua Ray Behrenwald  Nov 17, 2009
    Joshua is survived by his parents, Andy and Barbara; his fianc;e, Amber Pruitt; grandparents, William and Ruth Behrenwald of Florida and Ken and Arla Rose Powell of Howard City; brothers and sisters, Veronica (Jeff) Bolin of Illinois, Caleb, Erica, Aaron and Jessica Behrenwald, all of Gaylord; and nieces and nephews, Karis Behrenwald and Nathan and Jonathan Bolin. Josh was preceded in death by his brother Randy, in 1979. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Planning a loved one’s final movie involves Netflix, memories, and more  Nov 17, 2009
    Netflix had become more important to my grandparents as my grandmother s health declined. It was too difficult for them to leave the apartment with any regularity, so they lived vicariously through the DVDs, anxiously awaiting new titles. (Boston Globe)

    Local Event teaches lessons on ways to go easy on Earth  Nov 17, 2009
    Parents and grandparents brought children to help them understand why recycling and thoughtful trash disposal is important. Laura Liegois, the solid waste manager for the center, said recycling benefits everyone because it slows down the rate at which landfills are filled. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Tap 'er Light: A day I won't ever forget  Nov 17, 2009
    If memory serves, Dallas didn't pass the 50-yard line in the first half, if at all, and my brother had to watch most of the game at my grandparents' house. Sam and Arren were left speechless the next day at school. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Police Find Missing N.C. Girl's Body  Nov 17, 2009
    Once we saw that the mom was black, then the dad was going to be of Caucasian origin or the grandparents were. by Phxfire November 16, 2009 7:03 PM EST. (CBS News)

    100 years, 100 voices  Nov 16, 2009
    For me, it starts with my parents and grandparents, and goes from there. I could go on and on. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Bingos comeback erases divisions in Baghdad  Nov 16, 2009
    After years of bombings and killings, Baghdad's 85-year-old elite social club is making a comeback and there's no better evidence than the open bar, the deafening Arabic pop music and the Saturday night bingo games that draw hundreds of fun-seekers, from teenagers to grandparents. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)

    National Health Care Bill Approved by U.S. House (16)  Nov 16, 2009
    Here s how I like to think of it: Today s farmers and probably their parents and grandparents were educated at rural country schools. Those small classes (sometimes many grades in one room) brought both knowledge and values that today have resulted in agriculture being the state s largest industry. (Agri-View, WI)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 16, 2009
    teacher1 wrote on Oct 29, 2009 7:59 AM:" Do they like books? How about coloring? Mabye a box full of coloring/crafty type stuff that they can pull out and be creative with might be a good idea. I think that I'm going to create calendars with pictures of my sons for his grandparents and a very doting great aunt. You can do it through Walgreens' photo center and it seems really simple. ". plasmatronix wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:34 PM:" My daughter just turned 1 and I wasn't planning to give gifts... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    10 Comments  Nov 16, 2009
    my grandparents had one. It was a smooth ride back then. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Small Christmas Presents for Tween ...  Nov 16, 2009
    Here's help for grandparents, parents, and friends who are looking for small Christmas presents for tween or teen girls. Some good gifts are China Glaze, Essie, or OPI nail polishes, Nars or Mac lip glosses, and cute nude lipsticks. (Suite101.com)

    Singer hits back over Bok anthem anger  Nov 16, 2009
    Before he knew it, a queue of kids, parents and grandparents had formed all the way back to the O'Reilly Stand. Clarke was decent enough to stand there for a good 40 minutes posing for photographs and writing his signature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Miss Hamby becomes the bride of Michael Paul Ford on Oct. 10  Nov 16, 2009
    The bride wore her grandmother Lucille s ring and the bridegroom wore rings belonging to his grandparents, Granny and Pop in their memory. The bride carried a tropical bouquet of white hibiscus tied with white satin ribbon, designed by Debbie Keeter of Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Dylan & Brendon Lord (28)  Nov 16, 2009
    They are survived by their father, Casey Lord; mother, Kimberly and stepfather, Jason Elwood; stepbrother, David Elwood; aunts Kayla Ebers, Sheryl Wade and husband Josh, Mychele Lord and Melanie Grimes; uncles Brandon Rector and John Altum; grandparents, Fred and Connie Kromer, Gary Ann Lord, Ronald Lord and Shirley Elwood and Paul Dunn; great-grandmother, Mary Tufts; cousins, Thomas Ebers and wife Lexi, Joseph, Caleb and Benjamin Ebers, and Eric Smith; and a host of other family and friends.... (Boerne Star, TX)

    Meet ‘the NFL’s meanest’ player  Nov 16, 2009
    His great-grandparents ranched in Utah. His grandparents did the same in the Nevada. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Stork Market: Sept. 24  Nov 16, 2009
    Grandparents are Ingrid J. Carls and Richard H.E. Carls of Wellesley and Joan Steidle and the later Bertram Steidle of Moscow, Penn ... Please include the name and address of parents; birth date or adoption date, name of child (note if first child); names and ages of other children; and, if desired, names and addresses of grandparents. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Obituaries Published November 11 (17)  Nov 15, 2009
    Other survivors include a brother, Aaron Murphy of Hamburg; grandparents, Stanley and Sue Murphy of Hamburg, John and Jeannie Friday of Smackover and Pete and Jeri Battaglia of Monroe, LA; great-grandparents, Jim and Jewel Acton of Shreveport, LA, Harold and Shirley Murphy of West Monroe, Pat and Jim Breland of Monroe, P. J. Battaglia, Sr. of Monroe; a great- great-grandmother, Jeanette Mitchell of Monroe; special aunts and uncles, Lacey Lynch of Morgan City, LA, Krystin and Robert Ellingsburg... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)

    Heres lots of ideas for good healthy, happy living (2)  Nov 15, 2009
    ANITA BRANCH and I had a very delightfully relaxing, quiet tea time at MARY BROGANS IRISH COTTAGE and TEXAS TARTAN TEAROOM last Saturday, celebrating Grandparents Tea. HANNAH was our charming server, and she told us that her mother baked our very delicious buttermilk pie. (Boerne Star, TX)

    How Longest-Living Among Us Do It  Nov 15, 2009
    Celebrate Elders - Grandparents provide love, childcare, financial support, motivation and expectations. This may add up to healthier, better adjusted children. (CBS News)

    Kenya: Foreigners in Their Homeland  Nov 15, 2009
    Nubians are often asked to bring in their grandparents' documentation as well as a statement from their local council of elders to prove they are Kenyans ... Nubians are often asked to bring in their grandparents' documentation as well as a statement from their local council of elders to prove they are Kenyans. (allAfrica.com)

    'Grandparents scam' foiled twice in GV  Nov 15, 2009
    Grandparents scam' foiled twice in GV ... The scam is a common one, and often turns up in Green Valley where grandparents live apart from grandchildren and are easily duped. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Lucas Wade Allmendinger, 28, Wahpeton  Nov 15, 2009
    He was preceded in death by: his maternal grandparents, Joe and Theresa Erker; and his paternal grandmother, Viola Allmendinger. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)

    NLE Book Fari  Nov 15, 2009
    I know what you mean wrote on Nov 13, 2009 6:10 PM:" My child is not fortunate enough to have grandparents that would/could attend the book fair but does have other people he considers family that he wanted to take. After reading the letter from school regarding their grandparents only policy I had to explain to my child that she could not attend which of course brought up the sensitive subject once again about why are her grandparents not around like other people's. Thank you NLE and thank you... (New Iberia, LA)

    Holiday makes us grateful for calendar  Nov 15, 2009
    That's the way the family holidays are anymore -- we have to figure out which relative and which set of parents/grandparents get the annual visits ... Both grandparents hinted they wouldn't mind hosting his "first Christmas." ... If the parents/grandparents aren't with us, they'll be with someone else. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Elementary School carnival a success (34)  Nov 15, 2009
    Plus, the elementary Thanksgiving luncheon for parents and grandparents will be held on Wednesday. The menu consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, yeast rolls, fruit salad and carrot cake. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    May Vickers Signs National Letter of Intent  Nov 15, 2009
    From left Jessica's parents Jay and Catherine Vickers, Montrose High School Athletic Department representative Beth David and grandparents, Joan and Joe Vickers. (Courtesy Photo) Advertisement. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Robin Belzer Hammitt  Nov 15, 2009
    Her maternal and paternal grandparents, her brother Aaron (Randy), her step-brother Wade and her niece Lisa preceded her in death, and were there to greet her at Heaven s gate. A celebration of her life was held Nov. 7 at the Musselshell Community Church. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Sugar more harmful than drugs, says CAP  Nov 15, 2009
    I know many parents like to see their children plump and fat as they do not want the grandparents to say they did not feed the children well. However, overfeeding and too much of canned or bottled drinks can cause diabetes, she said when opening the states World Diabetes Day event organised by the Johor Health Department yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Smile and the world smiles with you  Nov 15, 2009
    At least in Asia, many families continue living with their ageing parents and grandparents. In Europe, many old folk are left in retirement homes and nurses have no time to stimulate their memories and senses. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Scarlett fever  Nov 15, 2009
    But no money's forthcoming, so in a very short time, Tom's loving grandparents who helped Tom and Pat buy their dream plantation, get horribly sick (arsenic), and one of them even dies -- leaving Pat as the obvious culprit ... But no money's forthcoming, so in a very short time, Tom's loving grandparents who helped Tom and Pat buy their dream plantation, get horribly sick (arsenic), and one of them even dies -- leaving Pat as the obvious culprit. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Nearly 180-year-old cemetery left untouched by vandals, until now  Nov 15, 2009
    He mentioned his parents and grandparents are also buried in the cemetery. Another stone knocked over belongs to the Kinne family, who owned the houses across from the cemetery. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Online shopping hopping  Nov 15, 2009
    You can sign up your grocery shoppers cards, your credit and debit cards and the card numbers from grandparents, friends, etc. It's a small but everything-adds-up idea that might at least buy that first semester's worth of books. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 15, 2009
    teacher1 wrote on Oct 29, 2009 7:59 AM:" Do they like books? How about coloring? Mabye a box full of coloring/crafty type stuff that they can pull out and be creative with might be a good idea. I think that I'm going to create calendars with pictures of my sons for his grandparents and a very doting great aunt. You can do it through Walgreens' photo center and it seems really simple. ". plasmatronix wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:34 PM:" My daughter just turned 1 and I wasn't planning to give gifts... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    John Hodge Layer  Nov 15, 2009
    He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rachel and Nils Linde, and Hazel and Hugo Layer. Memorial services for Dr. Layer will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Lake Wissota Golf Course, 16108 97th Ave., Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Commissioners approve funding for senior agency (2)  Nov 15, 2009
    The county ranked second highest in the number of foster grandparents and is a leader in the state for the programs size and effectiveness, Davis noted. Aging and Community Services employs 16 county residents and has 25 foster grandparents. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    200 at Phoenix tea party rally against illegal immigration  Nov 15, 2009
    As she lent her support to an anti-illegal immigration tea party Saturday, Brandy Baron couldn't help but think of her Hispanic grandparents. The pair came from Mexico to the United States but only because they had work waiting for them, the Phoenix resident said. (AZCentral)

    Tuition aid not just to needy  Nov 15, 2009
    Still, any parent, rich or poor, can ask grandparents, aunts, neighbors, employees or friends to make a tax-credit donation and target the money to a scholarship for their child. Although many of the state's 50-plus school-tuition organizations say they give at least some awards based on need, some of the largest ones also give money based solely on these earmarks. (AZCentral -- News)

    Obituaries, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 (4)  Nov 15, 2009
    1; paternal grandparents Jesse and Mary Middagh, Rt. 1; maternal grandmother Janice Lewis, St. Francisville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    Obituaries, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009  Nov 15, 2009
    He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vance and JoAnne Perry and Dale Frye and Stella Faye Stokes. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Moss Feaster Funeral Homes, 13401 Indian Rocks Road. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    10 Secrets to Raising More Than $15,000 for College  Nov 15, 2009
    Grandparents are pitching in ... Relatives: College officials around the country say they are noticing more checks coming in from grandparents, uncles, and other relatives to cover student bills ... A survey by the MetLife Mature Market Institute earlier this year found that two thirds of grandparents had provided financial help to their descendents in the last five years. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

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