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    * Obama makes pledge to Native American leaders  Nov 7, 2009
    Obama, the first African-American US president, who was also born to a teenage mother and raised by his grandparents, said he could empathize with the people he described as the first Americans. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Ceal Andre Travels the World, Made a Difference at Home  Nov 7, 2009
    Shortly after the move, Andre began working with Union resident Linda Metcalf to recruit volunteers for school programs in the county, including a grandparents program that brought seniors into the school to work with kids. "Now schools have their own recruiters and (the number of) volunteers in schools has grown," Andre remarked. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Tomlinson-Nadler United in Marriage  Nov 7, 2009
    Grandparents are Bob and Judy Dunker, Washington, and Dennis and Jackie Nadler, Marthasville ... Grandparents are Virginia Proctor, Defiance, and Tom and Gerilyn Tomlinson, St. Louis. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Pushing back againstprescription drug abuse  Nov 7, 2009
    How many of us are aware of the fact that young kids steal their parents' or grandparents' prescription medication, mix them with other substances, make their own "formula" and abuse them for "kicks". In February 2007, celebrity Anna Nicole Smith died at the age of 39 as a result of an overdose of prescription drugs. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Smith: Lamb family reunion Saturday  Nov 7, 2009
    Tre grew up in the family atmosphere with his own family in Calhoun, but also got to experience that familiar family routine in Commerce when he went to visit his grandparents. Tre Lamb is a versatile athlete who played all sports for Hal at Calhoun. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Classy Stuff caters to teachers and parents, too, with school supplies  Nov 7, 2009
    Those materials, from books to posters and toys, are drawing not only professional educators but parents and grandparents interested in enhancing school or at-home education. Sometimes, educational needs can be a high priority on a parent s schedule. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    First book on village of Chatham hits shelves  Nov 7, 2009
    These were Wolczanski s maternal grandparents. Her paternal grandparents, Cora and Grant Blass, came north from Boston Four Corners to settle in Chatham ... Both sets of grandparents were farmers and trainmen, she said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Christmas Gifts for Teen Girls - Ya...  Nov 7, 2009
    However, it is a good website for parents and grandparents to go to get ideas about what their kids or grandkids might like for Christmas ... Parents and grandparents, asking about gifts for teens, will get some strange and irrelevant answers, but they will probably, also, get a few good ... Answers website is easy and intuitive, so most grandparents and parents can figure it out. (Suite101.com)

    Photo Gallery: Wellesley's St. Paul's annual Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day  Nov 7, 2009
    Grandparents and Special Friends Day at the St. Paul School. The brainchild of a St. Paul parent, Grandparents and Special Friends Day was begun only five years ago, but has since become one of the school s most popular traditions ... As the name implies, grandparents and family friends are invited each year in October to see their grandchildren or other child in his or her academic community. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Tia H. Cheney  Nov 7, 2009
    She is survived by her parents, Christine (Brad) Larson and Brian (Sandy) Cheney; four sisters, Cassandra, Michele, Maureen and Susan; two brothers, Ross and Michael; maternal grandparents, Glenn and Rita Ball; six aunts, Marsha, Cathy, Michele, Debra, Stacy and Becky; six uncles, Tony, Marc, Scott, Barry, Brian and Brent; a special nephew, Alex; many other nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends including her best friends, Erin, Joe and Amber. She was preceded in death by her paternal... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Shawn McNabb  Nov 7, 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)

    Lois A. Johnston  Nov 6, 2009
    She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Heritage Assembly of God Church in Baxter with Pastor Mark Boone officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    SBLHC limits patients' visitors to age 16 and older  Nov 6, 2009
    I understand wanting kids to see parents, grandparents etc but often times little kids are sick, they usually need to be told to cover their noses, mouths and such when sneezing/ coughing ( so do some adults for that matter) but kids also have short attention spans they grow bored easily, then they want to run around playing and making noise and while that "playroom" may be a good "idea in theory" I couldn't see it working, because if you get one to many kids in there it would be noisy not to... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Questions For Relatives I Don't See Often  Nov 6, 2009
    Something to Talk About: Questions For Grandparents Grandparents, great uncles and great aunts offer a wealth of entertainment and family history when given the chance to share. Ask older relatives about their favorite holiday memories as children, or what they were most grateful for as children. (KERO 23, CA)

    Gerald Martin  Nov 6, 2009
    Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Josephine; stepfather, Harold Lee; grandparents, Stephen and Adele Lizotte and Rupert and Jessie Martin and several aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Benedictine Living Center, 609 Fourth Ave. N.E., Garrison, N.D., 58540, who treated us so kindly while Gerald was a patient there, or to the charity of choice. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Obituaries for Thursday, November 5 Edition  Nov 6, 2009
    Mr. Mechlin is survived by his parents, Kenneth P. and Connie J. Mechlin, Wright City; his partner, Sarah R. Arnold, Wright City; two sons, Joseph R. Mechlin and Zachary B. Mechlin, both of Wright City; one brother, Joshua Adam (Annie) Mechlin, Wright City; two sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Mechlin, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ellen M. (Kevin) Guss, Warrenton; grandparents, Cora Williams, Foristell, and Raymond F. Mechlin, St. Louis; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov.... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    * Taiwan News Quick Take  Nov 6, 2009
    The Ministry of the Interior has decided to make Childrens Day, April 4, a national holiday once again but rejected the proposed Grandparents Day and Matsu () Day national holidays, the ministry said in a statement released after a meeting on Wednesday to draft a bill regarding national holidays ... However, it said that while it does not oppose the Grandparents Day proposal by the Ministry of Education or religious holidays such as Matsu Day, it would not list them in the draft bill... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Lisa Borders and Kasim Reed about to sit down for a talk  Nov 6, 2009
    On my grandparents living room wall is a large painting of President Abraham Lincoln (the sixteenth president of these United States of Americka) issuing the Emanicipation Proclamation. We have Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner with that picture an important part of our family gathering. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    5 Questions: Fire chief focuses on prevention, planning  Nov 6, 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)

    Religion: Nov. 5  Nov 6, 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)

    17 ISP offenders earn diplomas they once considered unimportant  Nov 6, 2009
    There were parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, girlfriends and children of offenders, many who shook off tears as their loved ones spoke about what it meant to achieve this milestone in education a milestone many of them said wasnt only for themselves. For 170 years, ISP has stood its ground in Fort Madison. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Obituaries, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009  Nov 6, 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)

    Child Dying of Cancer Leaves Notes Behind  Nov 6, 2009
    Soon, the family got calls from her grandparents, saying they, too, had colorful hand drawings from Elena. One aunt even found a note written to her chihuahua, which little Elena loved. (ABC News)

    Public hearing scheduled for mental health funding  Nov 6, 2009
    The PEI Plan Update recommends ongoing funding for the already approved Parenting Support Program, Grandparents Project and Suicide Prevention initiatives. The community is encouraged to provide comments on the draft proposals during a 30-day public review period that began Oct. 30 and will continue through Dec. 1. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    READERS' STORIES:  You share 40 years of memories  Nov 6, 2009
    " David A. Schmidt, Valdosta, Ga. "I was probably 3 or 4 years old sitting on my parents living room floor watching an episode on our 13-inch B&W television when my grandparents came for a visit. They were there for a short time then left, only to return a few hours later with a brand new 19-inch color television. (USA Today)

    Two indicted in alleged terror plot  Nov 6, 2009
    He said his son has been taking care of his wife, daughter, and grandparents while in Syria. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 6, 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)

    Doris Evelyn Buchert  Nov 5, 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)

    Introduce Your Family To Social Networking  Nov 5, 2009
    Now, the realm of social media is seeing an influx from "ordinary" people -- moms and dads and cousins and even grandparents. This is because social networking provides a great way for members of your personal social circle, especially family and friends, to keep in touch. (KERO 23, CA)

    Shawn McNabb  Nov 5, 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)

    Obituaries for Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (1068)  Nov 5, 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)

    Rawlins family traces roots into Czech Republic  Nov 5, 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. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    JUST AMONG FRIENDS  Nov 5, 2009
    Leaving the golf tournament, I was to drive to Germantown to attend Grandparents Day at Presbyterian Day School with our 9-year-old grandson, Charlie Evans ... Nothing was going to stop Maw Maw from attending Grandparents Day with Charlie. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)

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    My grandparents preserved it when they bought the house in 1930, and it's my duty to preserve it for my grandchildren when and if they are born. It goes beyond my own personal likes and dislikes even beyond my extended family. (SkyAndTelescope.com)

    Creating a more welcoming Jewish community  Nov 5, 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)

    Kisses & disses: DISSES to the person who stole my purse from the Portsmouth ICU!  Nov 5, 2009
    Kisses s: DISSES to the person who stole my purse from the Portsmouth ICU (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    - It's a boy! Jose Cruz Castaneda III 0  Nov 5, 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)

    Following murders, Israelis ask if immigration laws too lax  Nov 5, 2009
    This week, police said Russian immigrant Damian Karlik had confessed to the massacre last month of six members of the same family, including two grandparents, two parents, and two children under the age of 3. But Karlik's lawyer now says he was forced into the confession after being tortured. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)

    Birth: Madeline Emilia Rowe  Nov 5, 2009
    Paternal grandparents are William and Judith Rowe of South Hero, Vt. Maternal grandmother is Linda Elf of Sandy Hook, Conn. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Burglaries target local offices (19)  Nov 5, 2009
    As police pieced together the story, they discovered the altercation occurred when a brother and sister arrived at the facility with the sister's boyfriend to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of the siblings' grandparents. The boyfriend, who was 31, appeared to be agitated and intoxicated and, according to a witness, was seen shoving the sister, who was 20, in the parking lot. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    In memory of a leader  Nov 5, 2009
    Mitchell said Treen was not interested in monetary gain but was a good family man a man that believed there were two kinds of perfect people, grandparents and grandchildren. Treen is survived by his three children, Jennifer Treen Neville of Mandeville, Dr. David Conner Treen Jr. and wife Michelle of Metairie, and Cynthia Treen Lunceford and husband Lloyd of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; his brother John Treen and his wife Martha Ann. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)

    No. 13 Bears Face No. 24 Cougars and No. 4 Huskies in Pacific Northwest  Nov 5, 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)

    VICKERS/A country baptizing  Nov 5, 2009
    The parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends of those to be baptized were in attendance ... The young people who were joining the church would, in just a few years, take the place of their parents and grandparents in the congregation. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)

    COOK/Veterinarian grew up on dairy farm  Nov 5, 2009
    She and her husband, Nick, who's from Louisville, packed up and moved into Turner's grandparents home that adjoins the farm on which she was raised. Turner joined the Neshoba County Animal Clinic with Dr. D. G. May, who had worked with the animals on her parents' farm. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)

    Washington Elementary bids farewell to bullying  Nov 5, 2009
    There is an open parent meeting of our PTO at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Washington School and all parents and grandparents are invited to attend. . (The Exeter Sun, CA)

    Paige: Extra chromosome, extra special  Nov 5, 2009
    Her parents and grandparents dont see the disability - we see the little girl first and the Down syndrome second ... Her parents and grandparents dont see the disability - we see the little girl first and the Down syndrome second. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 5, 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)

    Veterans and women suffer as money dries up  Nov 5, 2009
    War veterans claiming pensions, grandparents locked in family law battles and indigenous women escaping domestic violence were missing out on funding for legal battles, he said ... Grandparents seeking legal aid, for example for custody disputes, were also affected by a tightening of funding rules which took into account assets such as the family home, meaning many income poor but asset rich people missed out on funding, Mr Hatzistergos said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Gather 'round the keepsake tree  Nov 5, 2009
    The tree teaches them about their grandparents. Advertising. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Falling fertility  Nov 5, 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)

    The curious case of Cody Keith  Nov 5, 2009
    "I wanted to make my parents proud. I wanted to make my grandparents proud.". The presence of a film crew, which Keith welcomed to follow him, suggests he's a self-absorbed, 18-year-old. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

     Ident-A-Kid comes to Morton Elementary  Nov 5, 2009
    It is recommended that all of the child s caregivers, including parents, grandparents and babysitters, keep a card on-hand for such occasions. The cards are available for 6 each, four cards for 12 or six cards for 15. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Birth Announcements  Nov 5, 2009
    Grandparents are Ed and Lori Turauski and Pat and Jo Sanders, all of Chetek, and Brian and Cindy Wozniak, of Stanley. Great-grandparents are Ed Turauski and Ethel Turauski, both of Chetek, Kathy Zinsmaster, of Chetek, Delores Willkom, of Stanley, and John and Dorothy Wozniak, of Stanley. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Paranormal Team Searches for Ghosts at the Coffee House  Nov 5, 2009
    " McHugh, who said he was open to the paranormal investigations of his grandparents' and parents' home, said he neither believed, nor disbelieved, in ghosts. "We are all part flesh and part spirit," McHugh said. "Who are we to say where the spirit resides when it leaves us. " Another candidate for after-life activity in the building is artist Joe McHugh the individual who lived in the building longer than anyone else. The artist left a well-documented legacy of unfinished business, according to... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Birth: James William Rico Fowler  Nov 4, 2009
    5 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Art and Betsy Fowler of Los Altos, Calif. Maternal grandmother is Maureen Coughlin Willox of Needham. (Needham Tab, MA)

    The making of a QB  Nov 4, 2009
    "I wanted to make my parents proud. I wanted to make my grandparents proud.". The presence of a film crew, which Keith welcomed to follow him, suggests he's a self-absorbed, 18-year-old. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    In search of a jaunty angle  Nov 4, 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)

    Leo Theodore Mavreles  Nov 4, 2009
    Visiting hours Wednesday from 4:00 8:00 P.M. Interment of his cremains will be laid to rest with his maternal grandparents; Margaret Mary and Michael John Dooner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo s memory to the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA. 02114. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 4, 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)

    Boy wounded in accidental shooting  Nov 4, 2009
    da'lake wrote on Nov 2, 2009 3:33 PM:" Why was there not a gun lock on the gun? What kind of irresponsible parents leave a loaded gun in the house? Let's see...my parents, my grandparents, my great-grandparents, my aunt & uncle (2 sets), etc.. We were taught to never point any gun at anyone/anything you did not intend to shoot, you assume EVERY gun is loaded and you ALWAYS point a gun in a safe direction. ". sassy wrote on Nov 2, 2009 2:54 PM:" How about teaching your kids that no gun even a... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Ministry Delivers Help to Needy, Joy to Founder  Nov 4, 2009
    "It's a blessing for mothers, aunts, and grandparents because it can be such a painful, stressful time for them," she says. Such is the power of QUEST, which stands as a constant in the community, delivering the small things that heal hearts, ease angst, and fill stomachs. (Realtor Magazine Online)

    Are you already working on Christmas?  Nov 4, 2009
    I also started working on another time-consuming holiday project a calendar filled with photos of the kids and family for both sets of grandparents ... We do either a calendar or photo book for grandparents, as the gift our girls give them ... They already get so much stuff from their grandparents that I limit what we give. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Michael Gerson: Health reform toll will fall too heavily on young people  Nov 4, 2009
    We are proud to sacrifice for the sake of our parents and grandparents. We are less proud of imposing burdens on our children and grandchildren that diminish their opportunity. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Work at Library Plaza is extra exciting  Nov 4, 2009
    Grandparents are Judy Peddell and John Dolim and Matt and Kelly Brady, all of Marshfield. GIRL SCOUTS SUPPORT SOLDIERS. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Native American Author To Speak At CSUB  Nov 4, 2009
    Marshall was born on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota where he was raised by his maternal grandparents in a traditional native household. He learned the ancient art of storytelling from his elders which ultimately provided the framework for his own work as an author. (KERO 23, CA)

    How to decline guardianship  Nov 4, 2009
    Most often Grandparents will step in, or an Uncle or Aunt. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Obituaries, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 (939)  Nov 4, 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)

    Question and Answer: Dr. Frederick Johansen (760)  Nov 4, 2009
    The only new patients I take are the ones who I previously took care of their parents or grandparents, which is spectacular. I try to have fun with the kids. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Lolita Carns  Nov 4, 2009
    Lynn Myers wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:23 AM:" Candy and Jamie..my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time..when I think of Lolita I think of that warm, beautiful smile that she gave to all the people she knew and cared for in her life..she was so good to my grandparents at Bethel Home, she always gave that "little extra" that meant so much.. Lolita will be missed by many..May God keep you all warm with his loving arms..Love to all..Lynn, Darby,MT ". Write a Comment. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Go forth and multiply a lot less  Nov 4, 2009
    Because of high mortality earlier, there are relatively few grandparents. Instead, countries have a bulge of working-age adults. (The Economist)

    • Desiree M. Patrick  Nov 4, 2009
    Survivors include her parents, Bobby Patrick Jr. and Pamela Patrick; her brothers, Thomas and Cody; her sister, Chasity; her paternal grandparents, Bobby Patrick Sr. and Juanita Patrick; her maternal grandparents, Lynn and Peggy Cobb; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew. A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 6, at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel, 1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Full Story  Nov 3, 2009
    Before the boy died, three generations of an extended family lived at the home: grandparents, the child's mother and two uncles, along with the young boy. (Copyright 2009 by Sunbeam Television Corp. All Rights Reserved. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Births, week of Oct. 31  Nov 3, 2009
    Paternal grandparents are Shiu and Veena Mishra of Coos Bay. Maternal grandparents are Vinod and Jaya of Nadi Town, Figi Islands. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Rawlins family traces roots into Czech Republic  Nov 3, 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. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Simpson cosponsors tax bill  Nov 3, 2009
    Far from benefiting only the richest citizens, the repeal of the death tax assists people such as farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and grandparents who have worked their whole lives to pass something on to their children and grandchildren. Congressman Simpson is also a cosponsor of H.R. 3524, the Family Farm Preservation and Conservation Estate Tax Act, which provides estate tax exclusion for farms and ranches as long as family farmland use continues. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Dennis Rogers  Nov 3, 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)

    Creating a more welcoming Jewish community  Nov 3, 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)

    Misinformation can attain myth status  Nov 3, 2009
    Parents are the primary educators of children and no one loves their little ones more than parents (or grandparents). It s prudent to guard your children against the sexualization of society and also to avoid a curriculum, which may introduce subjects, better discussed with children and parents. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    Dabbler draws inspiration from family  Nov 3, 2009
    Erdrich's grandparents, siblings, children and parents are the subjects of many of Erdrich's paintings, which either hang in her home, are stored away or have been gifted to friends and family ... After Erdrich became interested in genealogy, she obtained numerous black and white photographs of grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles ... One painting, which hangs in her home's main sitting area, depicts a photograph of her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Eliza Gorneau, who often wore... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)

    Creating Better "Digital Citizens"  Nov 3, 2009
    Other sessions will focus on the safety needs of "seniors and grandparents," challenges facing young people's use of mobile devices, and psychological issues kids face online. Attorneys General Patrick Lynch of Rhode Island and Robert McKenna of Washington will speak on how law enforcement is dealing with youth online risk. (CBS News)

    Ashley A. Perrenoud Fuller (416)  Nov 3, 2009
    Additional survivors include: a daughter, Aicia Rhea Bixler, and a son, Trei James Fuller, both at home; her parents, Richard and Jan Perrenoud of Mediapolis; and her grandparents, Robert D. and Margaret C. Perrenoud of Winfield and Floyd and Bev Conner of Mediapolis. Services were scheduled this morning at First Presbyterian Church in Winfield, with the Rev. Nancy Bender officiating. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Aaron Lynn Leggett, 21  Nov 3, 2009
    In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by his sister, Melissa G. Leggett-DeBaugh and her 6-month old daughter, Natalie Pearl; maternal grandparents, Richard and Miriam Andrews of Leesburg, Fla. and his paternal grandfather, WillisLeggett Sr. of Boonsboro. (The Herald-Mail Online)

    A family legend  Nov 3, 2009
    With her father absent, Mokry grew up in the arms of her grandparents and her uncles, both living and deceased, and according to her, the story of Luna s service to his country and ultimate disappearance hugely defined the woman she would become. Born into a family with an integral piece always missing, Mokry matured with a hole in her heart, knowing a story that was without a conclusion. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)

    Reporting from behind the 'iron curtain'  Nov 3, 2009
    Marton, whose Jewish grandparents were murdered at Auschwitz, touched briefly on her father's involvement in the covert resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II and even had one or two fond things to say about the secret police. After reading an excerpt from the daily intelligence logs in the ;vo files that detailed a day Marton's father took her and her sister shopping and out for ice cream, Marton found a kind word to say about the ;vo. (University News, MO)

    Grateful to the people smugglers  Nov 3, 2009
    Other families (some who used smugglers, some who did not) decided the crossing was much too dangerous with children, so they left them behind with grandparents and other relatives. They planned to bring their children out afterwards when they were settled in their new places of refuge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

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