Even with encouragement for healthy alternatives, some parents seem to like traditional treats.

And after and for a long time to come he'd have reason to evoke the recollection of [the strangers'] smiles and to reflect upon the good will which provoked them for it had power to protect and to confer honor and to strengthen resolve and it had the power to heal men and to bring them to safety long after all other resources were exhausted.

Her parents are completely distraught.

Rather than focus resources on the state's most pressing needs or helping parents of low-income families who need the most help sending their kids to preschool, this flawed measure creates a subsidy for rich and middle-income families that already send their kids to preschool.

Having the program here on a weekend is a way for parents, who may not be able to get to the fairs, to have their children's information available in case it is needed. I was very pleased to see not only moms, but dads as well. I think the children really enjoyed it. This was a very good learning experience and will help us plan for next year.

Most of our parents of little leaguers don't even know the rules. They question calls and sometimes sound like idiots because they are inappropriate and don't understand.