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    Julie Gombert Norris (77)  Nov 3, 2009
    She was preceded in death by her parents Julius and Selma Schwarz Gombert, and her grandparents Henry and Clara Wesley Gombert and Rudolph and Minnie Haag Schwarz. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gordon Norris; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Jimmy Locke; granddaughter Stephanie Locke; sisters and brothers-in-law Carolyn and Glenn Uecker, Alice and George Plummer; brothers and sisters-in-law Bob and Jeannie Gombert, Gary and Candy Gombert; and numerous nieces, nephews, and... (Boerne Star, TX)

    Doris Evelyn Buchert  Nov 3, 2009
    Doris is preceded in death by her parents and maternal and paternal grandparents, by her husband Charles A. Buchert, and her sons Jerald L. Wright, and James I. Wright, and by sister Esther M. Muller, and brother Albert P. Knoedler; by son-in-law Earl J. Clabo and grandchildren Annette M. Clabo and Christeen Dee Smyth, and great-grandchild Travis L. Clabo. She is survived by daughter Sherron K. Farrar and husband Henry E. Farrar of mile 99. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Funeral services set for Terrell soldier  Nov 3, 2009
    grandparents: George and Teresa Rock of York, Pa ... He was preceded in death by his grandparents: David Henry and Virginia McNabb. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Let’s save programs that save our kids  Nov 3, 2009
    Dozens of parents and grandparents of OTP graduates have called me to express disappointment that the state is considering closing these programs. Several have even stated that they doubt that their sons or grandsons would be alive today had it not been for OTP. All are willing to accept that we are living in serious budget times, but none understand the lack of prioritizing these cuts in ways that preserve a successful program like OTP.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    McNabb (108)  Nov 2, 2009
    Shawn is survived by his loving parents: David and Ann McNabb of Terrell; sister: Heather Gray and husband Josh of Waxahachie, TX; fiance: Sarah Jane Kirk of Savannah, GA; grandparents: George and Teresa Rock of York, PA; aunt and uncle: Sharon and Gordon Bennett of Athens, TX; plus numerous other aunts, uncles, as well as a host of friends and family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: David Henry and Virginia McNabb. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Police arrest four over Betts' murder  Nov 2, 2009
    Her distraught grandparents appealed publicly for help to find her killer last Tuesday. Detective Senior Sergeant David Snare said last week police had made significant progress and believed they were close to identifying Raechel's killer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    New housing for grandparents  Nov 2, 2009
    Calvary Baptist Church has proposed an innovative idea in Jamaica: constructing housing for elderly grandparents who are raising their grandchildren ... A lot of times these grandparents are put into these awful situations where they have these grandchildren who need their care, they need their attention but they can t take the grandkids because if they do, they lose the housing, he explained at last week s Community Board 12 meeting ... But finding places that allow grandchildren to live with... (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Before judging, put yourself in the shoes of the homeless  Nov 2, 2009
    Ms. Mrozek writes, "I would like an American taking my order at the local fast-food joint for a change. An honest day's work never hurt anyone. Ask your grandparents." ... Perhaps she can ask her grandparents. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Power to parents is main objective of Boston schools new ‘university’ program  Nov 2, 2009
    About 300 fathers and mothers, grandparents, and even some teachers signed up for dozens of classes Saturday that touched on a wide array of problems. The program was designed to help parents feel empowered and more in control of their lives and their children s education. (Boston Globe)

    - It's a boy! Jose Cruz Castaneda III 0  Nov 2, 2009
    The baby's grandparents on his dad's side are Jose Cruz Castaneda and Carmen Castaneda; on his mom's side, Praxedis Leyva and Guillermina Leyva. Jose's great-grandparents are Miguel Huerta and Librada Ruiz Lucero. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Margaret 'Maggie' Alice Canning  Nov 2, 2009
    She is survived, along with her parents, by two sisters, Lily and Kiera at home; grandparents - Robert (Sue) Canning, Patricia Canning, Timothy Willson and Cathy (Herb Entzminger) Willson, all of South Haven; three aunts - Valisatie (Bob) Koetje, Amanda Tubbs and Bethany Tubbs; and two uncles - Michael (Kristen) Canning and David Canning. Visitation will be 4:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Jimmy Carter's An Hour Before Dayli...  Nov 2, 2009
    For those readers who had close relationships with their grandparents, reading the book will likely trigger the many stories and life lessons they may have taught. The biography reinforces the sincere, humble, and devoted individual this reviewer met in Plains, Georgia, seven years ago on a beautiful Sunday morning. (Suite101.com)

    Timothy J. Kinsinger (2)  Nov 2, 2009
    Preceded in death by sister, Orpha; one nephew; and grandparents. Survived by his parents; and these brothers and sisters: Tillie, wife of Raymond Peachey, Fort Hill; Noah and his wife, Katie Yoder, Katherine, wife of Albert Peachey, Saloma, wife of Elmer Kinsinger, all of Meyersdale; Noami, wife of Edwin Peachey, Salisbury; two special sisters: Mary and Laura, at home; 11 nephews and nine nieces. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Obituaries for Sunday, November 1, 2009 (708)  Nov 2, 2009
    He was preceded in death by his grandparents Paddy and Louisa Puli Ramson. He is survived by his parents Gina Medeiros Ramson and Paddy (Aileen) Ramson; brother Skyler Ramson; stepsister Chassity Acoba; stepbrother Darren Acoba; grandparents Ernest and Gloria Medeiros; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Divorce-hit Terengganu wants to spice up sex life of newly-weds  Nov 2, 2009
    I met this elderly couple in Kelantan, they bathe together although they are grandparents; they enjoy a blissful marriage, this is when I mooted the idea where this method could be introduced as part of the pre-marital courses conducted in the state, he said. Muhammad Ramli said the state government was also sourcing for consultants to provide grooming workshops. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    5 Questions: Fire chief focuses on prevention, planning  Nov 2, 2009
    Believe it or not, children are great communicators with not only their parents but also their grandparents and aunts and uncles. They promote fire safety. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 2, 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)

    Birth: Joseph Angelo Barisano  Nov 2, 2009
    Grandparents are Pam and Mark DiGiantommaso of Needham. Great-grandparents are Rosalie and Angelo Tucceri of Needham. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Teresa Lee Sharpe  Nov 2, 2009
    She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Lee Page; a sister, Brenda Lee Kingsland; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and a nephew, Tony Rice. She is survived by her significant other, Carol A. Campbell of Haw River; her parents, John and Emily Lee of Gloucester; her brother, Robert K. Lee of Mebane; sons, Thomas Blake Lee, John Anthony Sharpe and Douglas Glenn Sharpe, all of Mebane; a grandson, Nathaniel Thomas Lee, and granddaughter, Teersa Aiyanna Lee of Graham; many aunts and... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    COMMENTARY: Gen-X files: A different time  Nov 1, 2009
    As I get older I have begun to look at these images of parents and grandparents in a different light I can t help but compare them to my life. When I look at a picture of my grandfather in his late 30s, I wonder what he was thinking. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)

    Hospital alters visitor policy for flu season  Nov 1, 2009
    heather wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:12 PM:" Just the grandparents on each side should be allowed to visit! Everyone else can wait! ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Doris Evelyn Buchert  Nov 1, 2009
    Doris is preceded in death by her parents and maternal and paternal grandparents, by her husband Charles A. Buchert, and her sons Jerald L. Wright, and James I. Wright, and by sister Esther M. Muller, and brother Albert P. Knoedler; by son-in-law Earl J. Clabo and grandchildren Annette M. Clabo and Christeen Dee Smyth, and great-grandchild Travis L. Clabo. She is survived by daughter Sherron K. Farrar and husband Henry E. Farrar of mile 99. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Translating the language of money for multigenerational Hispanic families  Nov 1, 2009
    Jimenez said she envisions the book being passed along from Latino grandparents who don t speak English to their adult children who may speak some English to adult or young grandchildren, who may not speak or read any Spanish. As Jimenez says in the introduction: El Dinero tiene su propio lenguaje, su propio vocabulario, su propio codigo de palabras. (Boston Globe)

    Tastes of the Azores  Nov 1, 2009
    They sought better lives by working in local mills, and were fortified by religion and family, especially their grandparents. Vov. (Boston Globe)

    Why an iPhone could actually be good for your 3-year-old  Nov 1, 2009
    Most parents, grandparents, and baby sitters will be able to relate: You re in a supermarket line that refuses to budge, and your preschooler is about to lose it. Or you re at a restaurant, and he won t let the adults complete a single thought. (Boston Globe)

    Silence of elders tells on Raiders  Nov 1, 2009
    There are others who have inherited their piece of the franchise from parents, grandparents, even great-grandparents. Davis' supremacy within the team has been challenged in the courts twice, in 1975 and again in 2003. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Delta residents know what's best for the Delta: No canal  Nov 1, 2009
    " Leonard wrote on Oct 26, 2009 10:00 PM:" That said, I miss my family, I miss the land that my great grandparents settled and in short, I miss the place I will always regard as home. For now, the reasons to stay in Texas out weigh the reasons to move back but I suspect that one day, perhaps when I am retired, that will not be true. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    COMMENTARY: Gen-X files: A different time  Nov 1, 2009
    As I get older I have begun to look at these images of parents and grandparents in a different light I can t help but compare them to my life. When I look at a picture of my grandfather in his late 30s, I wonder what he was thinking. (Cape Codder, MA)

    Dennis Rogers  Nov 1, 2009
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Esther Rogers; his sister, Judy Kay Peterson and grandparents. The Stakston-Martin Funeral Home of Crosby is in charge of arrangements. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Lavern Ronald "Vern" Dubs  Nov 1, 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)

    Jean Janssen  Nov 1, 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)

    Body odour, humdrum sex cause divorces in Terengganu  Nov 1, 2009
    Both of them bathe together although they are grandparents and enjoy a blissful marriage. This is why I mooted the idea that this method be introduced as part of pre-marriage courses conducted in the state, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    In search of a jaunty angle  Nov 1, 2009
    BiteMe wrote on Oct 31, 2009 7:00 PM:" FDR was one of the greatest presidents we ever had! He was loved by the people of this country, because he was tireless in his efforts to make life better for all. He accomplished so much, even with the challenges of a great depression and World War II. My parents and grandparents (now deceased) always spoke of FDR as if he was a family member. I visited his library and home in Hyde Park a few years ago, and it was a huge experience! FDR set the bar high... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Obituaries (10)  Nov 1, 2009
    Survivors include his mother and step-father, Diane and Barry Self of Paragould; father, Marlon Wayne Shopher of Bradford; brothers, Joshua Marlon Shopher of Paragould and Blake Alan Self of Brookland; sister, Emily Ann Shopher of Paragould; maternal grandparents, Woodrow Wilson and Lodema Jordan of Paragould; paternal grandparents, Garland and Patricia Shopher of Bradford; and step grandparents, Larry and Joy Self of Jonesboro; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    More of this story  Nov 1, 2009
    The report noted that some students were allowed to eat second meals and counted twice, Wilmot pre-k students were counted twice, and some faculty and foster grandparents were eating without paying. As a result, the state determined that the district had over claimed 145,303. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)

    Signature Quartet to perform at Gospel Barn in Ochelata (28)  Nov 1, 2009
    Our annual Thanksgiving Parent Luncheon is schedule for Nov. 18 starting at 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All parents, grandparents, and guardians are welcome to attend. The cost of the luncheon is 2 for adults. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Two dead in apparent murder-suicideAuthorities believe a man killed his wife before turning a shotgun on himself.  Nov 1, 2009
    The children are with their grandparents. The Klamath County Sheriff s Office responded Friday night to an apparent murder-suicide in the Bly Mountain area. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Blair at Colgate: Global alliances key in worlds future  Nov 1, 2009
    The series is sponsored by the school s Parents and Grandparents Fund. Blair, wearing a blue suit and red tie, entertained the audience by mixing serious political analysis with humorous anecdotes about his time in office. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Students fill Hawaii's 'furlough Friday' with field trips, projects  Nov 1, 2009
    "In an effort to help provide something educational to do for kids out of school yesterday, First Hawaiian Bank paid for admission for employees and their children to the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center in Honolulu. Among those taking advantage of the offer was a group of 10 family members and friends of the bank's Chinatown branch manager, Elroy Abe."It's been a tremendous response from employees,"said bank spokeswoman Susan Kam.First Hawaiian also is paying half the cost of certain day care... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    The Parenting Place  Oct 31, 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)

    New city event a success with all ages  Oct 31, 2009
    The costumed kiddies, along with their parents or grandparents, were all smiles and admitted to having plenty of fun. This was just a great event, said Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    - It's a boy! Jose Cruz Castaneda III 0  Oct 31, 2009
    The baby's grandparents on his dad's side are Jose Cruz Castaneda and Carmen Castaneda; on his mom's side, Praxedis Leyva and Guillermina Leyva. Jose's great-grandparents are Miguel Huerta and Librada Ruiz Lucero. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Worthington's dog of a day  Oct 31, 2009
    This wonderful school, which has just 39 pupils - many of whom have very proud grandparents - won the state junior hockey final, beating a singularly valiant team from Erina Heights Public 6-0. Go up one. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Kaua'i sugar producer's last harvest marks end of an era  Oct 31, 2009
    Wayne James Rapozo, now an attorney living and working in London, has fond memories of growing up with his grandparents George and Augusta Rapozo at Gkala camp. "I understand and truly appreciate the dedication, hard work, discipline and other intangible values that come with kama'aina stewardship of the land itself and also of the communities that have tended the land," event emcee Bill Dollar read from Rapozo's letter at the company picnic, before every Ger and retiree present was given a... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    H1N1 & Halloween: How to Keep Kids Safe  Oct 31, 2009
    Or - ask your grandparents what life was like before vaccines. My grandmother gave me quite the earful, as did my polio crippled doctor. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Fertility: Go forth and multiply a lot less  Oct 31, 2009
    Because of high mortality earlier, there are relatively few grandparents. Instead, countries have a bulge of working-age adults. (The Economist)

    Circling the Square in Danvers  Oct 31, 2009
    Grandparents are Papa Skip and Seanmathair Mj Shannon of Danvers and Dr. Keith and Brenda Champney of Haverhill. William has a big sister, Grace, who will be 2 on Nov. 13. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    Former journalist Moyers to recall addiction at benefit  Oct 31, 2009
    "The war on drugs must start in the home, with parents and grandparents leading the charge," Moyers said ... "The war on drugs must start in the home, with parents and grandparents leading the charge," Moyers said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    School Board to hold special meeting reacting to student's death  Oct 31, 2009
    pioneers wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:43 AM:" Both of my kids went to JC public schools. I am so incredibly proud of their accomplishments. My husband and I had a lot to do with who they are, as well as their grandparents. But the JC schools also helped them become the very positive, hard working young people they are today. Our schools are facing challenges. They will work hard to help the children in their care get through this tragedy. I have a great deal of confidence in our new superintendent,... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Open Forum: Check out the Brainerd library  Oct 31, 2009
    It also hurts men, siblings, grandparents and others. Many have courageously come forward to express their guilt and sadness after an abortion. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Schools shun Obama yet let sales firms prey on students  Oct 31, 2009
    President: "[S]how up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents, and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed.". What was the biggest fuss about the presidential speech. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Thoughts on 'The Wizard of Oz' at 70  Oct 31, 2009
    But I expect that there will be a lot of parents and grandparents buying this set for children - and perhaps wondering why the kids aren't having the same religious experience. For this reason, I wonder if "The Wizard of Oz" hasn't hit its critical and popular peak. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    USA-made: Blue jeans, blue collar  Oct 31, 2009
    Some workers here are second- and third-generation employees, following in the footsteps of their fathers, mothers and grandparents. Wolfe's dad and brother work at the mill. (CNN)

    Rhinos aren't bashful when courtship calls  Oct 31, 2009
    Evan was with his grandparents, Linda and Ken Yonek of Washington, Pa. Pittsburgh Zoo visitors could see some hot and very heavy action in coming days as black rhinoceroses Azzizi and Jomo meet and mate for the first time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Kids pool hours test period extended  Oct 31, 2009
    Alison Brown, recreation director for GVR, said she s received more than a dozen phone calls from parents and grandparents thanking GVR for creating a year-round family pool. Board members Chuck Catino and Linda Sparks said they ve also received positive feedback from members. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    In search of a time gone by  Oct 31, 2009
    My grandparents had moved there in the 30s from the Ewe heartland, attracted by the fertile land that was readily available then. Farming land was got for almost nothing. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Holding the emotions of life  Oct 31, 2009
    Whereas our parents and grandparents once depended on the mail for news about relatives, notices of payment due, birthday and holiday cards, and even shopping catalogs, we find ourselves relying on the Internet for much of this information, and often read about the decline of the postal service. While it doesn t seem so very long ago, I checked the mail daily while waiting for my college transcript; today students can pull that information up online in a matter of seconds. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Pracht-Berger Wedding Vows Read  Oct 31, 2009
    Grandparents are Doris Wood, Danny Griffith and Max Pracht. The bride was given in marriage by her father. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Teresa Lee Sharpe  Oct 31, 2009
    She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Lee Page; a sister, Brenda Lee Kingsland; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and a nephew, Tony Rice. She is survived by her significant other, Carol A. Campbell of Haw River; her parents, John and Emily Lee of Gloucester; her brother, Robert K. Lee of Mebane; sons, Thomas Blake Lee, John Anthony Sharpe and Douglas Glenn Sharpe, all of Mebane; a grandson, Nathaniel Thomas Lee, and granddaughter, Teersa Aiyanna Lee of Graham; many aunts and... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Jean Janssen  Oct 30, 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)

    Friends and family: Engagement is a great excuse to reconnect  Oct 30, 2009
    High school and college friends, grandparents, aunts and uncles have come to visit, marveling over the ring and our plans and us ... Our parents and grandparents, married for decades, are undeniable role models, teaching us throughout our whole lives the importance and intricacies of marriage. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    The Parenting Place  Oct 30, 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)

    Walk-in H1N1 vaccination clinic temorarily suspended  Oct 30, 2009
    Someone who lives with or cares for children under 6 months of age including siblings, parents, grandparents, and daycare workers. Pregnant women. (Laurel Outlook, MT)

    Natives return to the fold for Color Drive  Oct 30, 2009
    "My parents were Jake and Hilda Dennison Kingery. We lived with my grandfather, William Smith Kingery. I went to school in Time." Kingery said a lot of the houses, including his grandparents', are gone now but he remembers where they were and where the store was. "We used meet at the gazebo and fight and wrestle and people would throw pennies and nickels and sometimes even dimes at us. A dime was a lot of money back in those days," Kingery said. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)

    Delta residents know what's best for the Delta: No canal  Oct 30, 2009
    Leonard wrote on Oct 26, 2009 10:00 PM:" That said, I miss my family, I miss the land that my great grandparents settled and in short, I miss the place I will always regard as home. For now, the reasons to stay in Texas out weigh the reasons to move back but I suspect that one day, perhaps when I am retired, that will not be true.Satisfied? Do I have your permission to blog here? ". Leonard wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:58 PM:" dogs4you wrote on Oct 26, 2009 7:46 PM:" Leonard, if your still awake,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Creating a more welcoming Jewish community  Oct 30, 2009
    The non-Jewish grandparents are just glowing with pride that their grandson is having this ceremony, and they like to kvell even if they don t have the word for it. But can the non-Jewish parent participate in the service as fully as the Jewish parent. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Molly Eisenberg, at 19; lived final year as if it were forever  Oct 30, 2009
    Molly also leaves her grandparents, Murray and Judith Eisenberg of Calabasas, Calif. The family held a service Monday in California and will hold a second memorial service at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 in First Parish, a Unitarian Universalist church in Lexington. (Boston Globe)

    State says Rice has excess $$  Oct 30, 2009
    Eagle Lake Primary School Principal Sue Weller spoke to trustees during principal reports and said Meet the Teacher Night was a success earlier in the school year and that they were looking forward to Grandparents Week, Oct. 26-30. She added that Colorado County Sheriff Department Officer Jeff Argo recently spoke to the students about bus/bike safety and the problems with bullying students in schools. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)

    Doris Evelyn Buchert  Oct 30, 2009
    Doris is preceded in death by her parents and maternal and paternal grandparents, by her husband Charles A. Buchert, and her sons Jerald L. Wright, and James I. Wright, and by sister Esther M. Muller, and brother Albert P. Knoedler; by son-in-law Earl J. Clabo and grandchildren Annette M. Clabo and Christeen Dee Smyth, and great-grandchild Travis L. Clabo. She is survived by daughter Sherron K. Farrar and husband Henry E. Farrar of mile 99. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Personalized Photo Calendars, the P...  Oct 30, 2009
    Use pictures of the family to send to grandparents or relatives living far away; make a club calendar from photos of team games or even be a little risqu; and make a calendar for a local charity along the lines of Calendar Girls ... Give a personalized photo calendar to family and friends this holiday season, easy to create using free software and sure to put a smile on the face of mums, dads and grandparents. (Suite101.com)

    Lavern Ronald "Vern" Dubs  Oct 30, 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)

    Do adults without kids waste their time?  Oct 30, 2009
    More importantly the grandparents did the same thing when at their house after they realized just how much the kids depended on that one routine. Now we are about 2 years removed from that routine and they are cool with TV and whatever besides pizza for dinner on Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    A safe prescription for one can be deadly for another  Oct 30, 2009
    "Having this prescription drug disposal is important because parents and grandparents need to have a place to get rid of their expired or unused medications so children and others don't have access to them," said Ruth Griffiths, a Prevention Specialist for Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa (ADDS). "We also need an environmentally safe way to dispose of these pharmaceuticals, which is incineration.". (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

     Ident-A-Kid comes to Scott County  Oct 30, 2009
    Ident-A-Kid recommends that every adult taking responsibility for the child, including parents, guardians, babysitters and grandparents, should have a current card with this important information. The organization notes that updating it every year is pertinent to keeping the cards accurate. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Cemetery tradition important to some  Oct 30, 2009
    Following the tradition set by the parents, grandparents and others whose graves now garnish attention, surviving family members, particularly those of the Catholic faith, continue to keep the practice alive each autumn. Early Wednesday afternoon beneath blue skies, sisters Sue David and Mary Evans Armentor were busy cleaning and placing fresh flowers on family graves at Memorial Park cemetery. (New Iberia, LA)

    Exhuming Lorca's Grave — and Franco's Ghosts  Oct 30, 2009
    "Even within my family my father, my grandparents, the grandparents who went into exile in New York and came back it was never spoken about," says Laura Garc;a Lorca, the poet's niece and president of the Madrid-based Garc;a Lorca Foundation ... "You're dealing with a really complicated social phenomenon here the families of the beneficiaries of Franco's victory. All they've ever been told by their parents and grandparents was about how they did the right thing, smashing communism and all that,... (Time.com)

    Religion: Oct. 29  Oct 30, 2009
    Children, parents, grandparents and singles are all invited to worship together. Continental breakfast will be available at 8:30 a.m.. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Will Gen X rise above the recession?  Oct 30, 2009
    As a result, they may feel more empowered than their parents and grandparents ... Do you think Gen Y consumers will be more financially prudent than their parents and grandparents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Marlborough Hospital announces changes to visitor policy  Oct 30, 2009
    Immediate family only should visit: (spouses/partners, parents, siblings, grandparents, or children age 18 and older). Visitors under 18 years of age are asked not to come to the hospital unless they are patients. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    New housing for grandparents  Oct 30, 2009
    Calvary Baptist Church has proposed an innovative idea in Jamaica: constructing housing for elderly grandparents who are raising their grandchildren ... A lot of times these grandparents are put into these awful situations where they have these grandchildren who need their care, they need their attention but they can t take the grandkids because if they do, they lose the housing, he explained at last week s Community Board 12 meeting ... But finding places that allow grandchildren to live with... (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    More of this story  Oct 30, 2009
    The report noted that some students were allowed to eat second meals and counted twice, Wilmot pre-k students were counted twice, and some faculty and foster grandparents were eating without paying. As a result, the state determined that the district had over claimed 145,303. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)

    Demography and the environment: Falling fertility  Oct 30, 2009
    Now there are dozens and they show that as countries move from large families and poverty into wealth and ageing they pass through a Goldilocks period: a generation or two in which fertility is neither too high nor too low and in which there are few dependent children, few dependent grandparents and a bulge of adults in the middle who, if conditions are right, make the factories hum. For countries in demographic transition, the fall to replacement fertility is a unique and precious opportunity. (The Economist)

    Housing stimulus without ballooning the deficit  Oct 29, 2009
    They'll still be getting presents, along with grandparents (there's the inheritance to think about), grandkids and children under 18 ... They'll still be getting presents, along with grandparents (there's the inheritance to think about), grandkids and children under 18. (New York Post -- Business)

    Senate candidates warm to second stim bill with conditions  Oct 29, 2009
    During the 45-minute forum, candidates tended to hew closely to their already-established talking points Pagliuca highlighted his business background and his grandparents Italian roots, Khazei pointed to the establishment of City Year and reiterated his call for a big citizenship style of governing, Coakley cited her law enforcement background and role overseeing regulations on energy, lending and consumer protection, and Capuano said his record in Congress and work at building coalitions in... (Burlington Union, MA)

    New to the Web: Myparentswereawesome.com  Oct 29, 2009
    Web site publishes photos of your young, hot parents and grandparents ... The Brooklyn-based blogger started a Web site called , which solicits submissions of people's parents and grandparents from their halcyon days, looking hip, happening and awesome. (ABC News)

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