A vote vor Obama is a vote for failure Sep 24, 2008
K Smith wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM:" Well Mr. Reed, you being from Oxford says it all. I am beginning to wonder did you even graduate, or were you grandfathered in. Due to the fact that you can't even comprehend what has been taking place since the last 8 years. When a Republican candidate stood among his appears to give several of speeches and did not have any ideas for this country. Nor could he even look them in their faces. Also let's talk about the young people, as you say," not being... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Casino stays in the game for a day Sep 23, 2008
But smaller operations, including the Queen of Hearts, were grandfathered in. To keep their gaming rights, they must offer eight hours of public gambling every two years -- even if the original casino has been closed or razed. (Los Angeles Times)
Tigers vs. tenants: Wildlife reserve ruffles St. Johns County residents Sep 23, 2008
Even if it were subject to the 2007 rule, Warrick's reserve, which opened in 2000, would be grandfathered in, according to Capt. John West, coordinator of the captive wildlife division of FWC.. Good mission, bad location. (Florida Times-Union)
Commission OKs zoning amendments Sep 17, 2008
Most existing homeowners are grandfathered in. Around 5 percent of the land, mostly near waterways, is considered high-risk and is off limits to any kind of septic system. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Law change needed to help with prescriptions Sep 17, 2008
dvd maker wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:02 AM:" This issue goes back to the late 60's and early 70's. The state board of pharmacy regulated that in oder to open a pharmacy in ND you must be a pharmacist. Chain pharmacies like Osco and White Drug were grandfathered in with the current number of stores they had at that time. Since then, if you want to open a pharmacy in ND, it must be owned and operated by a pharmacist. This went all the way to the Supreme Court and it was upheld. This prevented your... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Marines Extend Tattoo Ban Sep 16, 2008
-- The ' top general has revised a ban on sleeve tattoos to prohibit troops grandfathered in under the policy from serving as recruiters or security guards at embassies ... Those who were grandfathered in must have their tattoos documented by the Corps. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Dropbox Is Live and Linux-Friendly Sep 13, 2008
The Dropboxers say the 2GB accounts will remain free forever, and if you had more space during the beta you're probably grandfathered in. Maybe even better news: Dropbox now has (for Fedora Core 9 and Ubuntu 7. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Gill denied home business exemption Sep 13, 2008
This did not affect Gill at the time because his business was grandfathered in as a nonconforming business since he was in operation before the new zoning ordinance took effect. Gill was in jail for sex crimes from July 2005 until Dec. 31, 2007 and was unable to to continue to keep his business running. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Forum spells out new driving laws for teens Sep 12, 2008
"The best rule of thumb is: be careful when you're driving, be courteous and remain calm." Those 16 and 17-year-old drivers who already received their licenses prior to Aug. 1 will not be grandfathered in and thus will not be immune to the new restrictions, said Perrotti. For a complete explanation of the laws, restrictions and penalties, visit www. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Zoning changes hailed in Laurelton Sep 12, 2008
The new zoning, R2, changed from C2 for that particular area, would have grandfathered in any structure for which the foundation was already in place. The building s developer, Sailesh Ghandi, was racing to try and get the basement walls of the structure built, but because of roadblocks thrown up by Sanders and Richards, the process was often halted, and eventually very little was actually built at the site. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Levy override overruled Sep 11, 2008
With some of the bond funds grandfathered in, the district will have to cut the levy to 1. 30. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
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New Plymouth Deputy City Clerk Beth Earles said the property is currently meant to be used for duplexes, but the lot was grandfathered in allowing it to function as a trailer park. The New Plymouth City Council is slated to make a decision about the property zone issue at a public hearing at 7 p.m Monday. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
UW Fans Are Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Texas-Wyoming Football Game in 2009 in What is Already... Sep 7, 2008
The new requirements go into effect next year (2009), but all 2008 season-ticket holders will be grandfathered in under the previous priority seating requirements. To purchase season tickets fans may order online by going to www. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Letters for Thursday, September 4, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
The other forms of transportation got grandfathered in before the Hawaii environmental law was in place. I bet it was put in place for the very reason that people saw the environmental harm happening because there was no law. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
City takes budget to the people Sep 2, 2008
Development Services Director Cheryl Harrison-Lee: "Many of the beachside uses are grandfathered in. We're looking at uses (in the land development code) that prohibit (subdividing).". Search for Cars s from local dealers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Enforcement of big boat ban to begin Aug 30, 2008
Houseboats and boats longer than 30 feet, 6 inches that were registered and in use on the lakes before July 1, 2006 will be grandfathered in and allowed to remain on lakes Martin, Weiss and Harris. There are several ways for our officers to tell whether a boat may meet the grandfathering requirements, Brooks said. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Flying into the wild - Remote airstrip gives pilots Montana’s only wilderness runway Aug 29, 2008
Grandfathered in when the Great Bear Wilderness was designated in 1978, the airstrip was carved out of the timber in 1932. According to an historical account, a team of horses was used to help clear the 3,200-foot-long strip. (Missoulian, MT)
Motel’s Opponents Fight Race Against Time, Zoning Aug 29, 2008
Friday August 29, 2008. Motel s Opponents Fight Race Against Time, Zoning by Matt Hampton, Editor08/28/2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Historic District looks at station Aug 28, 2008
Braud said the business was grandfathered into the district ... Was it wrote on Aug 27, 2008 3:01 PM:" What about that metal building just off main on Bank Ave. This is in the heart of Historical district and surely wasn't grandfathered in. How did it ever get clearance. Winmill is more historic than this UNSIGHTLY THING !! ". (New Iberia, LA)
Horse barn owner forced to shut down Aug 27, 2008
Zoning to permit a horse business should have been grandfathered in, he said. The city has just as much obligation to other citizens who want a facility of green space and horse riding activity rather than another mansion built on this property, Imerman said in his e-mail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
ENCINITAS: Council to look at limiting ground floor uses in downtown Aug 27, 2008
Some of the 11 uses that would be prohibited under the law would be grandfathered in, or allowed to remain if already in place, thus essentially limiting only future uses, said city associate planner Mike Strong. So far, the decision of which retail and service uses to allow has been a most contentious issue within the business community. (North County Times)
S'ville inks new tattoo policy for cops Aug 27, 2008
He likes the community and enjoys working for the Schererville Police Department, but he said he doesn't think it's fair the commission changed the rules at this point without allowing existing officers with tattoos to be grandfathered in ... Granfathered in wrote on Aug 26, 2008 7:12 AM:" Well I fully expect to be grandfathered in myself....if any speed limits go down from where they are now I want to be grandfathered in and have special rights...when I first turned 21 the legal limit for a DUI... (Munster Times, IN)
Perfection on a roll Aug 24, 2008
When the federal government seized land for the national park, it was grandfathered in and allowed to remain a commercial establishment. What a prescient decision that turned out to be. (Boston Globe)
Juneau-area mines call Measure 4 confusing Aug 23, 2008
But those are "clearly grandfathered in," Hackney said. "It's as clear as it could possibly get.". (Juneau Empire)
Race fans missed the fanfare Aug 23, 2008
" At the close of the meeting, sidewalk requirements were questioned. Some properties in town that do not have sidewalks have been "grandfathered in," meaning that they are not required to install sidewalks because the buildings were in place before the sidewalk ordinance was passed. Sprafka reported that the sidewalk project is ongoing. ?Journal-Express/The Reminder 2008 Send us your community news, events, letters to the editor and other suggestions. Now, you can submit birth, wedding and... (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
ESCONDIDO: ACLU pressure prompts city retreat on fee hike Aug 22, 2008
If their sole argument is based on the basic concept of having every group treated fairly, it is totally unfair that they do not have to pay any kind of fee simply because they have been around longer than others and have been grandfathered in to using the facilities for free. The city should say they can pay the same fee as the boy scouts, which would mean they are not being penalized as a political organization. (North County Times)
New Maps Put Some Hartford-Area Properties In Flood Zones Aug 22, 2008
Some property owners who never had to think about flood insurance soon will feel a tug on their wallets. Hartford area communities are rolling out reconfigured flood maps, and some properties are now included in a flood plain for the first time. (FOX61, CT)
Mandatory COOL Deadline Approaching, Are You Ready? Aug 22, 2008
It is important for producers to document herd size and composition for these animals that are grandfathered in under this date. Young cows that may not be sold for several years may need this documentation to verify the status as of July 15. (Agri-View, WI)
Growing OYSTERS in Alaska Aug 17, 2008
Oysters were grandfathered in under the 1990 Aquatic Farming Act. It helped that they couldn't reproduce in cold Alaska waters, so the potential for nonnative species invasion was nil. (Juneau Empire)
Annexation on minds of SV officials Aug 17, 2008
It would be grandfathered in, but city code would apply if any changes to the property or use are made after the annexation, Pregler said. REPORTER Laura Ory can be reached at 515-4683 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Forest Service cabin reappraisals prompt congressional action (47) Aug 15, 2008
Unless grandfathered in, cabins cannot exceed 1,500 square feet, and they must be occupied at least 15 days each year, although full-time occupancy is strictly prohibited and many are not accessible during winter. It s also important to note that permit holders do not have exclusive use of the property, meaning the public cannot be barred from reasonable access. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
DAC modifies business ordinance Aug 15, 2008
When business owners asked if they could be grandfathered in for signs that are not in compliance, Caslow said there is a need to understand the concept of grandfathering. . (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Certification hardly felt in struggling building industry Aug 14, 2008
Of nearly 11,700 licenses issued so far by the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, almost 90 percent were for builders grandfathered in. That means they met certain requirements but had enough experience to skip taking an open-book test, which for the most basic license had 130 questions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Lebanon wireless working’ (24) Aug 12, 2008
These users were grandfathered in through specific accounts with PEAK Internet, which provides the service, and thus bypass the Lebanon sign-on page. Oliver s records show the system has had 10,000 public user sessions per month, with the average session lasting about 1. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Barack Obama: Uppity or Arrogant? Aug 8, 2008
Can you imagine the arrogance he encountered at Harvard from the rich kids who received only coddling and privilege their whole lives, grandfathered in, and just expect to get whatever they want---because they always have. Imagine that sense of entitlement and the arrogance it engenders. (Townhall.com)
Golf rules reduce shape, size of grooves in irons Aug 6, 2008
For the regular amateur player, it will be a much slower process, with today's clubs grandfathered in until 2024. "You can change the grooves, but then they're going to have to scale the golf courses back," Masters champion said. (ESPN -- Golf)
North design details raise some concerns Aug 6, 2008
With the Newton North project, there is a lot that has been grandfathered in. Chrissie Long can be reached at clong@cnc. (Newton Tab, MA)
County to discuss Seeley Lake resort tax Aug 4, 2008
Zoning Placid Lake a density less than what currently exists would make all cabin owners out of compliance with any new regulations, but all of them would be grandfathered in so would not be affected by the new regulations. It makes no sense to me or any of us up there, said Ainsworth. (Missoulian, MT)
County not responsible for many washed out roads Aug 4, 2008
Of the 900 miles of dirt roads, 550 miles are primitive roads used by the public which were grandfathered in in 1975. There are some 3,000 miles of roads not county maintained, but used by the public, he explained. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Citizens voice concerns over annex. zoning Aug 1, 2008
Ward Four Alderwoman Shirley Estes said the businesses in that area would be grandfathered in after the zoning under the non-conforming use clause, and assured them the businesses can continue to function as businesses ... Citizens Against the Annexation lead spokeswoman Sandra Gerald asked the board what the procedure is for a property owner whose business is grandfathered into a residential area if the business burns down. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Patriot Games: NYPD Backs Down On Parade Permit Aug 1, 2008
However, Browne said, officials "took another look and decided that because this group had a parade 25 years ago, this would not be a new parade and could be grandfathered in.". Evacuation Day refers to the day 225 years ago when King George III's fleet finally sailed for home under terms of the Treaty of Paris that had formally ended the American Revolution two months earlier. (CBS News -- US)
Indian taco time Aug 1, 2008
The grill hood was grandfathered in, she said. It probably works better than new ones do. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Neon lights fading from the landscape Jul 31, 2008
"It works. It's distinctive. It's grandfathered in. I couldn't build it today because of the zoning," he said. Over the last 100 years or so, neon has fallen in and out of public favor. (Boston Globe)
Lavonia club's razing cheered Jul 31, 2008
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Some request to be annexed into Fredonia; others object Jul 24, 2008
There was a question about those uses being grandfathered in, or being allowed to continue certain uses that have been customary. There is no law that I am aware of that says you don t have to obey city ordinances when you are annexed, Wink said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
County approves variance application fee Jul 23, 2008
After questions from Commissioners Larry Hamlett and Chairman George Ward about whether existing users and parks would be grandfathered in, Collie explained that when existing single-use permits run out all RV users would come under the language of the new ordinance, but that parks are not addressed in the ordinance he presented. Ferrell explained to the board that the language of the proposed ordinance was more comprehensive than what had originally been discussed by the board, but that Collie... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Racing Commission changes funding of prizes Jul 19, 2008
The 22,500 that went to Belcourt will be grandfathered in. Commissioner DeAnn Pladson said she didn't expect the Legislature to be upset with this dispersion because it was done in "good faith" and represented only a fraction of the more than 700,000 fund. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Amazon To Launch New Streaming Video Service Jul 19, 2008
I wonder if Unbox be grandfathered in until a solution is ready for Tivo. by Ixokai (Score:1) Saturday July 19, @03:23AM. (Slashdot)
ESCONDIDO: ACLU says city policy violates free speech rights Jul 18, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. City charges higher meeting room fees to political, religious groups. (North County Times)
Planning Commission discusses zoning issues Jul 17, 2008
Around 2000, a second building was apparently erected as a residence for Foster and was zoned R-2 in addition to the first lot, that was grandfathered in. Due to a series of unfortunate events, Foster lost the property and at which time it was acquired by United Bank. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Pesticides That Kill Pests--But Not Pets Jul 17, 2008
Most over the counter topicals (harts, adams, etc) were grandfathered in by the FDA and would not be acceptable by today's pet health standards. That being said there are many "Natural" pesticides that are toxic to pets as well. (Scientific American)
Charles Mix County works on zoning law Jul 15, 2008
"Even if the county passes zoning, Long View would be grandfathered in under our ordinance.". Tribal members and others held protests at the site in April. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Browns could be bears Jul 13, 2008
The Steelers had been grandfathered in on both rules. Tim, Pat, and John Rooney are involved in the family's interest in horse racing and dog tracks that have poker tables. (Boston Globe)
Des Moines Police Ban New Tattoos Jul 13, 2008
His will be grandfathered in. DES MOINES, Iowa Some of Des Moines' finest have to go more undercover after the department adopted a policy restricting body art. (Fox News)
School tax exemption could end Jul 13, 2008
For instance, current residents could be grandfathered in. Although older residents might not have children in the school system, Mr. Murphy said, education is relevant to them. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Midtown church told to save historic buildings Jul 13, 2008
The code does address ancillary parking, but it references surface parking that is grandfathered into the code not the creation of new surface parking lots ... The code may well cite minimum parking requirements for new structures, but existing structures are grandfathered in and are not subject to such minimums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The Rooneys: A fight for future generations Jul 13, 2008
"The NFL wants one person to own at least 30 percent of the team, which is fine, but the same family owns 80 percent of it. The gambling issue was dropped at one time and then it came back up. Some in the third generation believe they could fight the NFL in court and win. We were a founding franchise and should be grandfathered in," said another voice. From a background of coal miners, steel workers and saloon keepers, the extended family has a quite a mix of professions. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
City agrees to vacate a street, alley, no selling price yet Jul 13, 2008
Any sex offenders already residing in town are grandfathered in, said Police Chief Karl Judd. He added the town does not have any sex offenders at the level where law enforcement is required to go door-to-door to notify neighbors. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Search begins for oil off Sunshine State coast Jul 7, 2008
They were grandfathered in when the moratorium passed because they were already actively exploring in their lease areas. They continued their activity off and on into the early 1990s. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Chevron's Myanmar Dilemma Jul 5, 2008
Congress banned new investments by U.S. companies in Burma starting in 1997, but Unocal's ownership stake was grandfathered in because its venture began in 1993. Marco Simons, legal director for EarthRights International, which has been critical of Chevron over human rights abuses linked to the Yadana pipeline, said he agrees that it's unlikely that forcing Chevron to divest would hurt the junta. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
KH City Council studies airpark and authority Jul 4, 2008
There were exceptions, to the prohibition against tenants on the board, Bradley told them, but left the legal question hanging on an unrelated court decision where a business had been "grandfathered in." The uncertainty led Councilman Lyndel Hale to declare that tenants on the authority "would be problematic." The council agreed and some of the applicants, like Wigham and Oehl were eliminated from the application pool. Others, like White and Milner, were eliminated because they held official,... (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Why does gas cost so much? Jul 2, 2008
They can't be grandfathered in like Cedar Falls and others. I'm looking for your proof hillbilly - where is it. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New radiology rules Jul 1, 2008
Unless grandfathered in, only physicians in the hospital's 501(a), a not-for-profit corporation designed to hire physicians to work for the hospital, will be able to read radiological images. "It's very common for hospitals to have an exclusive agreement with a particular group in order to perform services," Webster said. (Odessa American, TX)
Water runs dry at Bandera River Ranch Jul 1, 2008
Because the subdivision was around before the minimum acreage decree was incepted, properties there are reportedly grandfathered in and excluded from the rule. Meanwhile, with no rain in sight, Bandera River Ranch residents who are dependent on the central water system will continue to grapple with a limited supply of water as it slowly dribbles into their homes. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Farm animals finding homes as pets in the suburbs Jun 29, 2008
Luckily, Bambi was grandfathered in under the statute, and can stay where he currently resides, in the large backyard of McGoldrick's neighbor Al, who in the past has kept sheep, pigs, and even a steer. Several other communities have recently passed rooster ordinances at the behest of neighbors tired of being woken up before dawn by their crowing. (Boston Globe)
