Michael Jackson Rushed To Hospital Jun 26, 2009
" MTV News was unable to reach representatives for Jackson at press time. The Los Angeles Times and TMZ reported late Thursday afternoon that Jackson had died, but those reports were unconfirmed at press time. A spokesperson at UCLA Medical Center declined comment when contacted by MTV News. If the reports are accurate, this development will almost certainly have an impact on the singer's which are scheduled to begin on July 13. The concerts all sold out within hours of the tickets going on... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Health officials meet with caterer in salmonella investigation Jun 26, 2009
The first two outbreaks came the weekend of June 13 at a family reunion in Wilton and a wedding in Washburn, and the second on Saturday at a wedding in McClusky. He said the interview covered menu items, where foods were purchased, preparation, handling and delivery. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Baltimore Recognizes Its African American History This July 4th Holiday Weekend Jun 26, 2009
These villages will also feature special programming including exhibits from the Reginald F. Lewis and National Great Blacks in Wax Museums, a spelling bee competition, fashion show, step show, family reunion planning resources and much more. Teena Marie kicks off the musical entertainment on Friday evening followed by En Vogue and a 4th of July Fireworks celebration on Saturday. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coach Rose Addresses Cancer and Recovery Jun 25, 2009
Rose then flew to Las Vegas for a family reunion, but started to feel more lightheaded and had to be assisted off the plane by paramedics, who then took him to the hospital. Doctors discovered that he was suffering from internal bleeding, and his spleen and part of his pancreas were removed. (TotalBlueSports.com)
Ertischek: Taunting raccoons and putting a pet fish in the freezer Jun 25, 2009
Maybe it was like one of us had just lost a third cousin once removed who we had met once at a family reunion. We did take solace that raccoons are animals and their intent wasn t to be malicious, but they are merely trying to survive except for trying to taunt me with that one poor little dead goldfish. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
JULY CALENDAR Jun 25, 2009
IN JULY Celebrate Family Reunion Month, National Black Family Month, National Blueberries Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, Social Wellness Month, National Home Inspector Appreciation Month, National Horseradish Month, Women's Motorcycle Month, National Grilling Month and National Doghouse Repairs Month. See full calendar for July on page 2D.. (Erie Times-News, PA)
BYU's Rose says he's free of cancer, will coach Jun 25, 2009
Rose said he began feeling dizzy during a family trip to Disneyland, then flew to Las Vegas for a family reunion. He said he needed to be taken to the hospital shortly after landing and doctors discovered internal bleeding caused by a mass that was pressuring his spleen. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Salmonella investigation continuing Jun 25, 2009
Jennings, who does not have a license for catering, served meals to a wedding party and a family reunion the weekend of June 13, and another wedding Saturday in McClusky, sickening more than 75 people. Kruger said food samples from the McClusky wedding that took place last Saturday have been collected for testing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
VOICES OF FAITH: Thank God for family Jun 25, 2009
My wife and I recently attended her family reunion ... My family, by contrast is quite small I can imagine us having a family reunion around a kitchen table with room to spare, but not so of the Benson family ... Looking back on the experience of that family reunion I can easily recognize in it the wisdom of the first cousins. (Concord Journal, MA)
103rd Mills Reunion at McKinney Community Center Jun 25, 2009
Strawberry cake made from Mamaw's recipe was a favorite at the 103rd Mills Family Reunion on Saturday, June 20. A building full of brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and parents gathered at the McKinney Community Center for a potluck feast of fried chicken, brisket, beans, and just about every kind of casserole imaginable. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Obituaries for Thursday, June 25, 2009 Jun 25, 2009
She always looked forward to the annual Simonson family reunion in Taylor. Geraldine was blessed with a very sharp memory that enabled her to remember details such as birthdays and events from the past. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
80th Birthday Jun 24, 2009
On Sunday, June 28, the Havens Family Reunion will take place at noon at the Wiota City Park, or in case of rain, at the Wiota Fire Station. Don's family, including Nancy (Ted) Sojka of Decorah and Steve (Linda) Havens of Wiota, invite friends to visit with Don at the Wiota City Park from 1 to 3 pm on June 28. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Third salmonella outbreak linked to unlicensed caterer Jun 24, 2009
The two previous outbreaks came the prior weekend at separate events, a family reunion in Wilton and a wedding in Washburn ... "He said the health department had not been able to contact Jennings as of Tuesday, and phone calls from the Tribune since Friday seeking comment went unanswered. Her answering machine is apparently full.Lynette Fox of McClusky is the mother of the groom, and she said she spent most of Tuesday on the phone calling guests who attended the wedding.Fox said her husband,... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Jekyll and Hyde of summer Jun 24, 2009
Going to your fourth family reunion to meet another group of relatives from some distance family branch that you never heard of but certain that someone will greet you with a remark like "I haven t seen you since you were in diapers.". Cleaning up the remains of another backyard picnic marred by biting insects, birds roosting in the trees over the picnic table, an ant invasion and your dumb decision to save a few cents by buying cheap paper plates. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Will Michael Jackson Perform at the... Jun 22, 2009
" ("Michael Jackson Concert Delay: Your Reactions", BBC News, May 21, 2009) Lawsuits Against Michael Jackson Then came the $400m lawsuit, the latest of many that have plagued the star in recent years: "Promoter AllGood Entertainment Inc. is behind the lawsuit, which alleges that Jackson's [O2 Concert] violates a contract that requires Jackson to perform at a Jackson family reunion concert in 2010, and he can't individually give a show before that date or for a certain period of time afterwards.... (Suite101.com)
Glisson Family, 244th Port Co. Reunion Sat. (24) Jun 22, 2009
This year the 33rd annual Glisson Family Reunion and the 15th reunion of the 244th Port Company of the 495th Battalion will be held on Saturday, June 20. The event will be at the American Legion building, Highway 90 West, in Marianna. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Juneaus reunite Jun 21, 2009
Connie Munro, local local organizer for the seventh Juneau International Family Reunion, remembers the past Thursday at the Juneau Empire ... Juneau International Family Reunion celebrates Alaska's capital city namesake, 50th anniversary ... In addition to celebrating Joe Juneau, a Canadian prospector who made Alaska's first major gold discovery with Richard Harris in 1880, the international Juneau clan will help celebrate Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood during the Juneau International... (Juneau Empire)
Juneteenth celebrates history, family Jun 21, 2009
It is a great family reunion. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Letters from the bench: Reunion prompts childhood memories Jun 20, 2009
By the time you read this, the Skubal family reunion will be getting underway at Hodag Park. Aunt Betty, the matriarch of the family, will be ensconced behind the potato salad. (Forest Republican, WI)
Community Notes Jun 20, 2009
SPRING VALLEY ; The annual Fusinatto family reunion will be at noon Aug. 8 at Kirby Park in Spring Valley. Participants should bring a dish to pass for the buffet and refreshments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Salmonella outbreak investigated Jun 20, 2009
Kirby Kruger, state epidemiologist for the North Dakota Department of Health, said two of those hospitalized were, at one point, in intensive care, and about 40 others became sick after attending a family reunion in Wilton and a wedding in Washburn. Kruger said both events were catered by the same unlicensed caterer, but it's unclear at this point in the investigation the exact source of the outbreak. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Your community in brief (June 18) Jun 19, 2009
Auer will also speak at the Powell/McKinney family reunion at the church at 1:30 p.m. June 27. The Rev. Joab Powell was a Circuit Rider for the Baptists and the Rev. John McKinney was a Circuit Rider for the Methodists. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
D-Backs diversion Jun 19, 2009
If you have $6,500 to burn, maybe for a family reunion or bachelorette party, look into renting out the coolest spot at the park -- the pool. Yup, there's a real pool in the outfield, complete with changing rooms, private bar area, plasma TV and patio seating. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Summer weekend kicks off with two new events Jun 19, 2009
- Then again, if you think karaoke can be an art, you can always duck into the Leinie Lodge at 124 E. Elm Ave. for the Leinenkugel s sixth annual Family Reunion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. There will be complimentary turkey brats, chips and cookies, along with a sampling of beer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
White looks to visit Jun 19, 2009
It may take a family reunion to help get it finalized but to hear Livonia (Mich. -Stevenson running back Austin White tell it you can just about pencil him in for the Tigers next camp in July. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
3 Appetizer Recipes for Casual Gath... Jun 18, 2009
Planning a family reunion buffet or need a pool party menu to feed friends. Top off the fun with these three quick and easy appetizers that fit most any food budget. (Suite101.com)
Wedding plans gummed up Jun 17, 2009
It was raining and they had put up lawn chairs and proceed 00004000 ed to have a family reunion of sorts. They were very orderly -- some food was passed around but no alcoholic beverages. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
More than 500 tractors join annual Iowa joyride Jun 17, 2009
Tom McClain, who traveled from Phoenix for the ride, says it's like a family reunion. Darold Sindt of Keystone, Iowa, says "tractor people" are a different sort of club. (Fresno Bee)
Urbanek, Davidson Sunday regulars Jun 17, 2009
Father's Day is an excuse for a family reunion in many homes, but the Urbaneks and Davidsons are two families who would prefer not to see their respective sons, nor do they want to hear from them until very late in the day. That's because Tim Urbanek, father of Mark, and Don Davidson, father of Matt, prefer that their sons are integrally involved in a professional golf tournament on almost any Sunday of the year. (NJ.com -- Times)
Rock-bottom prices Jun 16, 2009
Orbitz spokesman: Many Caribbean hotel rates are 65 to 70 percent off. Look for deals at new multimillion-dollar resorts, Travelzoo suggests. (CNN -- US)
Scoop: Lawsuit wont stop Jackson concert series Jun 16, 2009
AllGood claims that the contract requires Jackson to perform at a Jackson family reunion concert in 2010, and he cant individually give a show before that date or for a certain period of time afterwards. Meanwhile, rumors that Jacksons oldest son, Prince Michael I, age 12, will make his musical debut alongside his dad in London continue to gain steam, as Prince Michael has been photographed going to rehearsals in L.A.. (MSNBC -- News)
Hop and Janet Ritter celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Jun 16, 2009
A family reunion has been planned to share in their celebration. Hop and Janet reside in Cortez for the summer and Yuma during the winter. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Postcards from Dublin's Gravity Bar Jun 16, 2009
I went because: To attend a family reunion in the North of Ireland ... Just Back From: Dublin, Ireland Articles By John Tunney, Castro Valley I went because: To attend a family reunion in the North of Ireland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Rock-bottom prices for summer fun in... Jun 16, 2009
Rock-bottom prices for summer fun in the Caribbean - CNN.com. Rock-bottom prices for summer fun in the Caribbean. (CNN -- Law)
Cuban dissident's family reunion Jun 16, 2009
A leading Cuban dissident who for years was refused permission to visit relatives abroad has had an emotional family reunion in Argentina. Neurosurgeon Hilda Molina, 66, was greeted by her son and grandchildren at Buenos Aires airport. (BBC News -- Americas)
Once he was lost, but now is found Jun 16, 2009
The last time they had seen him, Pat and Howard were in their 20s and Monte was a towheaded, freckled boy at a Handley family reunion - summertime picnics that had become increasingly infrequent over the years as the older generation died ... Pat remembers how taken aback she was when she attended her first Handley family reunion, with watermelons kept cold in a nearby stream and Grandma Handley's cherry cake guaranteed to be on the menu. (AZCentral -- News)
Learning with the kids in the Caribbean Jun 16, 2009
Club Med has designated July Family Reunion Month with other special packages. At the all-inclusive seven in the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Mexico they offer circus lessons, too kids 12 and under stay, play and eat free all summer while those 17 and under cost just $30 a day and we all know how much teenage boys can eat. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Test tube baby family reunion Jun 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009. (06-14) 20:20 PDT -- The whole gang was there - the pioneers who were among the first test tube babies to be conceived 25 years ago, the kids who came from frozen embryos, and the fraternal twins separated in the lab and then born years apart. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Cuban dissident reunited with family Jun 16, 2009
A Cuban dissident surgeon said on Sunday that she harbors no grudge against former Cuban president Fidel Castro upon arriving in Argentina for an emotional family reunion after being denied permission to leave Cuba for more than a decade. Desperate to see her ailing, 90-year-old mother, Hilda Molina said she wrote directly to Cuban leaders seeking permission to travel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
County considers temporary park policies (129) Jun 16, 2009
Although the 405-acre park is not ready for some uses, there have been requests to use the park by groups such as Boy Scouts, family reunion groups and professional organizations. Weve had requests from groups that want to have a picnic with games and activities, but we have no method in place to make reservations for the picnic tables or charge fees or deposits, Tolbolka said. (Boerne Star, TX)
Family Greets Dissident Cuban Doctor In Argentina Jun 16, 2009
(AP) A dissident Cuban surgeon who had been denied permission to leave the island for more than a decade hugged her grandchildren Sunday for the first time after arriving to an emotional family reunion in Argentina. Dr. Hilda Molina, who quickly took advantage of the communist government's surprise decision late last week to let her leave, was also met by her son, Robert Quinones, whom she hadn't seen in 15 years. (CBS News -- World)
Lincoln School performs spring musical Jun 6, 2009
The group shown is singing a hillbilly-like song, ;Family Reunion. The auditorium was filled with parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles for the entertaining performance. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Holts Summit couple shares culture through powwows Jun 5, 2009
"We gather, we get to see family and friends -- it's almost like a huge family reunion we share with everybody.". She said a typical Midwestern powwow usually starts with a prayer and a gourd dance -- a special veterans' honor dance -- followed by a series of traditional songs and dances. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Jun 5, 2009
Stage: U.S. Air Guitar Championships, Prince Family Reunion, Joseph Arthur. Subscribe. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Van Gundy Family Reunion Jun 4, 2009
The World Link : Van Gundy Family Reunion. Van Gundy Family Reunion. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Chambergrass blooms on the river Jun 4, 2009
We have so many friends in the community; every time we play it s like a family reunion. With a series of concerts, bluegrass and folk festival appearances on the horizon, the two very different, very determined musical partners seem destined to carry their music into the future, together. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Free Mega Yacht Charters! Seattle Firm Offers Expense only Charters to Promote San Juan Islands Jun 4, 2009
David Guertin of C.U. Luxury Yachts Charters said, "Even the wealthiest are watching their travel dollars in this economy. Our clients who chartered with CEO before were very well taken care of. At these prices, some will want to charter both vessels together for a larger group or family reunion. I am already informing my clients of the .". There are several reasons why CEO can operate at this low a price for a seven day, six night charter. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Johnson cruises: Hope for better future touted Jun 3, 2009
His election night party had the feel of a family reunion with supporters laughing and talking over hamburgers, hotdogs and corn on the cob. Mark Neal, a Johnson worker, manned the food. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Around Madison: A time for the Dillards Jun 3, 2009
The Dillard Family Reunion will be held at 12:15 p.m. June 14 at the Sanford Community Center on Sanford Road. A dinner at the center will be held in conjunction with the gathering. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aquatics center set to open Thursday Jun 3, 2009
Picnickers and family reunion organizers can reserve the shelter at Baughman-Belatti Park for their gatherings. Picnic shelters are also located in Northwest and Westside parks. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
An open letter to my aunts on Facebook Jun 3, 2009
If you were really wondering what I've been up to since the last family reunion, here it is. Don't expect me to censor it. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Summer of bon dancing set to kick off Jun 1, 2009
In a modern vein, this Buddhist custom has evolved into a family reunion during which people return to ancestral family places, clean ancestors' graves and visit household altars. Buddhist services are held at temples and homes for ancestors, relatives and friends who died in the past. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ginsberg’s celebrates 100 years of bringing food to tables May 31, 2009
He compared it to a family reunion. Hart started in 1976, when the new building was only a couple months old. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Baby dies from rural Parkersburg accident May 31, 2009
tecilop wrote on May 30, 2009 9:48 PM:" Yeah purple panther..lets just have a family reunion and take everyone out so they can all be together again...!!! ". If you would like to comment on this story, please log in with the form below. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bulletin board May 30, 2009
Jordan, White, Burden Reunion: A family reunion will be held for the Jordan, White and Burden families 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at the Bowman Community Center, 209 E. Railroad St., Bowman. For information, visit or call (847) 731-3840. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ATLANTA TRAVELERS BLOG: We’re all Griswolds May 30, 2009
Or about that family reunion with relatives you would rather not claim. So spill it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Identity Politics, Left and Right May 29, 2009
Find me a tedious brainiac who reads the Constitution exactly as I read it, and I don't care if that person would fit in at the Chapman family reunion. Reducing a selection for a vitally important office to a demographic formula is not the path to sound constitutional interpretation. (Townhall.com)
'Missing mom' defends ex-husband May 29, 2009
COQUILLE - It wasn't exactly a family reunion, but the arraignment of her former husband, Fred Cozad, on criminal mistreatment charges was enough to bring Daveda Cozad out of the woodwork. "I'm that missing mom," the 48-year-old said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Huskies top rival Hanford for title May 29, 2009
Huskies students painted their bodies blue and white; and the Bullpups faithful was decked out in red for this family reunion. Players from both dugouts grew up together -- attending the same elementary schools -- and played on travel teams as one. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Creepy crawlers march on summer May 27, 2009
They're like those second cousins at a family reunion - they never RSVP or bring a side dish, but they always show. My philosophy about insects has developed over the years and it has come to this: They are a lot smarter than we think, so we should get them before they get us. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Bogue Chitto man not forgotten May 27, 2009
The entire process began with a small discussion years ago, during a family reunion at the old home site in Montgomery. "Someone was talking about J.L., asking about what it would take to get his name on the monument in Brookhaven," Allred remembered. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Family honors military men killed in World War I and II May 26, 2009
Kingsbury family members of the first World War II soldier from Medway who died while serving in a war zone honored his service recently at their family reunion ... David Kingsbury's cousin, organized the family reunion yesterday during which John Gilbert Kingsbury Jr. was honored. (Holliston Tab, MA)
The return of the Phish phenomenon May 24, 2009
After the five-year hiatus, a show like Fenway is no longer just a way to pass the evening - it's a full-blown family reunion where you might reconnect with dozens of Phish pals. At the first Hampton show, Raras found himself surrounded by fellow fans he hadn't seen since the 2004 farewell show in Coventry, Vt. (Boston Globe)
J.T. Curtis still worried after all these years and titles May 23, 2009
Not only is every film session a family reunion, but the connection gives the coaches ownership of the program. "It's a great working environment, J.T. Curtis said. You know they have your interest. What they are doing is for the program and for the kids. They know what we want to accomplish. They know the system. They've all been through it, so there is no controversy on what needs to be accomplished. It's a tremendous advantage for us.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Braithwaite, Griffith excel in NJSIAA track May 23, 2009
Thompson, a junior who considered skipping the sectional meet to attend a family reunion in Columbia, S.C., shocked the crowd by beating Danae Wise of North Brunswick and Ebony Young of Hillsborough to win the Group IV 400-meter intermediate hurdles in 1:02 ... "I knew about her family reunion for three weeks now, and I've been lobbying for her to compete this weekend," South Brunswick coach Stefan Moorhead said. (NJ.com -- Times)
