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n 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation naming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. In this month’s feature, in honor of that holiday, we celebrate these precious treasures who walk among us and have forged paths for us, by sharing stories from local residents about the grandfathers in their lives. We would like to give a huge thank you to Lawrence Certain for the many hours he spent doing interviews and putting these stories to paper. We also thank everyone who was willing to tell us their stories. Take some time to cherish your grandparents this month, either by spending some time with them, if you can, or simply by sharing some memories of your own.
OPPOSITE PAGE: Five generations of family
together, as pictured in 1994. (From left) Sean Michael Valentine (two years old), Dr. Robert B. Butler (57 years old), George B. Randels (97 years old), David B. Butler (33 years old), Scott Ross Valentine (five years old), Robert Wesley Valentine (seven years old), J. B. Butler (79 years old).
