Dominques named Woman of the Year Nov 1, 2009
Francoise Parr wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:04 PM:" I thought Leslie was very deserving of the Woman of the Year Award. She is very giving of her time to others but somehow seems to keep her faith and her family at the top of her list of priorities. Though I know two of the other nominees personally, I believe Leslie's values stand above reproach. ". Claire Thomas wrote on Oct 26, 2009 2:03 PM:" Leslie is on the left. ". (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Hilton remembered for his love of others Oct 20, 2009
Art Hilton s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Parr Memorial Baptist Church. Pastor Casey Smith will officiate. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
TEE will stimulate economy Oct 18, 2009
Augusta doesn't need to wait for Washington, D.C., to start an economic stimulus program. We have one of our own ready to go. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Betty White To Receive SAG Lifetime Achievement Award Sep 16, 2009
The multiple Emmy-winning actress began in TV in 1949 and has been there ever since, from guest hosting for Jack Parr and Johnny Carson to inumerable game show appearances (she was married to the late Password host Allen Ludden), guest shots on primetime series and soaps, parade-hosting duties, iconic characters on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Golden Girls, to recurring roles on The Practice and daytime soap The Bold and the Beautiful. More Content. (Multichannel News)
Why cinema-goers in Edinburgh will be scratching and sniffing Jul 27, 2009
So-called "architectural foodsmiths" Bompas & Parr have been charged with preparing the scratch 'n' sniff cards for the screening. It will be the first outdoor event of its type anywhere in the UK.. (BBC News -- UK)
Doll and bear show Saturday in Santee Jul 16, 2009
Ralph Parr, known as "The Barbie Man," will have on display his giant collection, covering 40 feet of wall space, five rows high, known as the "Wall of Barbies." Doll and bear brands represented at the show will include Tonner, Vogue, Effanbee, Alexander, Osmond, Gunzel, Himstedt, Kish, Plusczok, DollMaker and Friends, Barbie, Middleton, Steiff, Boyd and more. The Southeastern Doll and Bear Show and Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, and free for children... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Medlen called up May 16, 2009
The Braves won t make the ensuing roster move until Tuesday, but either Jeff Bennett or James Parr could be the odd man out. Bennett has allowed four of eight inherited runners to score and is getting hit at a. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mexico tariffs hurt California farmers Apr 12, 2009
But while the tariffs would hurt U.S. growers, the country's consumers will benefit, says Parr Rosson, an agricultural economist at Texas Aersity. If Mexico does not buy U.S. farm products, there will be a domestic excess that will drive prices down. (San Francisco Chronicle)
London Calling: one business that... Feb 9, 2009
Parr takes another punt on Pontin's. Popular Searches on Times Online. (New York Post -- Business)