Conspicuous consumption Dear Grandparenting note
A reader laments excessive baby gear spending by new parents and notes nesting anxiety. An aging grandparent responds that high spending is common as parents seek peace of mind, citing an AARP survey on grandparental financial help and offering a closing Grand Remarks of the Week feature.
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Shane Light
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Breakfast fundraiser for Simon Peters July 20 at Zarzuela
Zarzuela hosts a July 20 morning fundraiser for Simon Peters son of Jim and Gretchen Peters of Marshall. Eight year old Simon has Pallister Killian syndrome requiring full care. Co sponsors include Richard and Martha Kane Knights of Columbus Council 5999 St. Mary Church. Proceeds cover home modifications to allow care at home. Breakfast menu includes pancakes eggs potatoes sausage fruit coffee and orange juice. Tickets 5 in advance 6 at the door. Raffle prizes include camping trips MIS Speedway tickets gift certificates and more. Donations welcome via Marshall Community Credit Union Simon's Assistance Fund.
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Simon Peters
Jim
Gretchen Peters
Marshall
Richard
Martha Kane
Knights of Columbus Council
St. Mary Church
Peters
Simon
MIS Speedway
Marshall Community Credit Union
CHC Union City Medical Center to hold sports physical clinic
UNION CITY The CHC Union City Medical Center will hold a sports physical clinic on July 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. Physicals cost 25 dollars and are not covered by insurance. Walk in only, no appointments. Students bring a sports physical card signed by a parent or a permission slip if unaccompanied. For information call 5177417989. Located on M-60 west of Union City at 624 Mendon Rd.
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CHC
Union City Medical Center
Union City
M-60
Mendon Rd
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