Volume 14 Issue 11 November 2009

The Phanatic?— Wing celebrates Family Day Page 6

&Food

,Fun

Sports Day Pages 8-9In this issue:

111th Fighter Wing CommanderCol. Tony Carrelli

Wing Executive OfficerMajor Christine Munch

111th Fighter WingPa. Air National GuardBuilding 203 Room 250

1051 Fairchild StreetWillow Grove ARS, PA 19090

Tel: (215) 443-1500DSN: 991-1500

Fax: (215) 443-1860

Website: www.111fw.ang.af.mil

This funded Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Sandy Hog Gazette are not necessarily the official views, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the 111th Fighter Wing.

Public Affairs OfficerCapt. Renee Lillis

Base Public Affairs ManagerTech. Sgt. Elisabeth Matulewicz

Public Affairs NCOIC/Journalist Tech. Sgt. Jonathan White

Public Affairs NCO/Design LayoutStaff Sgt. Julie Parker

Public Affairs NCO/Journalist Staff Sgt. Gordon Beecroft Photographers Master Sgt. Pat Cashin Tech. Sgt. Alvin Farrow Tech. Sgt. Marie Harmon

The Public Affairs staff can be reached during UTA weekends at (215) 443-1450. For urgent inquiries, contact the 111th FW Wing Executive Officer at (215) 443-1410. Deadlines for submissions to the December issue of the Sandy Hog Gazette is Nov. 15. E-mail articles and photos for consideration to: pa.111fw@ang.af.mil.

Sandy Hog Staff

2 November 2009

ON THE COVER:Senior Airman Peter Gottshalk II, 201st RHS, Det. 1, and his son are greeted by the Philly Phanatic during Family Day Oct. 3

Photo by Tech Sgt. Alvin Farrow

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COMMANDER’S CORNER

By Col. James Blaydon111th Fighter Wing Vice Commander

Now I know what it’s like to feel old. Twenty-six years ago when I joined the 111th Fighter Wing I was a single 25-year-old pilot. I was the “young” kid in town. As of this October I will have an 18-year-old who has graduated BMT and joined the 111th—boy does time fly! Since my son decided to join the unit, I have become more involved with what happens in the Student Flight. I am very pleased to see that we have a lot of other members of the Wing who have their sons and daughters joining the 111th. This says a lot about what we have to offer here and how we really are an extended family. Christian has been watching me prepare and deploy his whole life. He has experienced Family Days, Christmas parties, deployments, homecoming parties and squadron get togethers, so he has been part of the 111th

family his whole life. As with so many other parents who have children in the 111th now and those that will in the future, my wife Corinne and I are happy and proud to see our son grow up, start to make his way in life and especially gratified that he wanted to give back to his country and join the military and the 111th. I don’t think that this would

be the case today if it had not been for the people of the unit who he had the chance to observe and interact with when he was young. Every member has had something to do with his and all their decisions to follow in their parent’s footsteps. We are very fortunate that we have such a dedicated, caring and professional group of people here, and I thank all of you. By the time you read this it will have been a pleasure and an honor to have

attended the BMT graduation for Christian and several other new Wing members, and to have represented all of you as the 111th Fighter Wing Vice

Commander at the graduation. We all look forward to working with these new members and to have the opportunity to mentor and teach them so that we can feel confident that they will continue to do the same outstanding work that all the members of the 111th have done for all these years. I hope that when it’s time for us to retire and move on we will be handing over the responsibilities of commanding the Wing to one of these future leaders.

To the future leaders ...

“I hope that when it’s time for us to retire and move on we will be handing over the responsibilities of commanding the Wing to one of these future leaders.

“— Col. James Blaydon

Col. James Blaydon

4 November 2009

CHIEF’S CORNER NEWS

CCMSgt Ralph C. Braden

CCM Perspective: New joint forces, senior enlisted leaderBy Command Chief Master Sgt. Ralph BradenPennsylvania Command Chief Command Sergeant Major, Donald D. Shiner, will be retiring in December. CSM Shiner is the Pennsylvania National Guard’s first senior enlisted leader to serve in the capacity of Joint Forces-Senior Enlisted Leader. Pennsylvania is one of twenty states, as of my last count, which has adopted the position of Joint Forces - Senior Enlisted Leader. This position is a full time position that reports directly to The Adjutant General. The duties of the JF-SEL include overseeing enlisted Soldiers’ and Airmen’s training, morale, leadership, and personnel issues. The JF-SEL assists senior leadership in carrying out the Pennsylvania National Guard’s mission at home and abroad. The JF-SEL serves as an advocate for Pennsylvania National Guard members, their families, and their civilian employers. Command Sergeant Major Nicholas Gilliland was recently named the Pennsylvania National Guard’s second Joint Forces - Senior Enlisted Leader by The Adjutant General, Major General Jessica L. Wright. CSM Gilliland will join the leadership team at Pennsylvania National Guard Headquarters in December. CSM Gilliland served with the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (EAATS) prior to being selected for his new role as JF-SEL. The senior enlisted leadership for the Pennsylvania National Guard includes three senior enlisted members. The State Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the State Command Sergeant Major for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and at the highest level the Joint Forces - Senior Enlisted Leader. The State Command Chief Master Sergeant reports to the Deputy Adjutant General for Air. The State Command Sergeant Major reports to the Deputy Adjutant General for Army. As I mentioned above, the Joint Forces - Senior Enlisted Leader reports to The Adjutant General.

The senior enlisted leadership team that works for you at Pennsylvania National Guard Headquarters includes Chief Master Sergeant Ralph Braden - State Command Chief Master Sergeant, Command Sergeant Major James Staub - State Command Sergeant Major, and Command Sergeant Major Nicholas Gilliland - Joint Forces - Senior Enlisted Leader. Our goals as senior enlisted leaders for the Pennsylvania National Guard are the same. We focus on the issues that concern our Airmen, Soldiers, and their families. We work independently and jointly to advise the Pennsylvania National Guard’s senior leadership on the issues that affect the Pennsylvania National Guard enlisted corps. We ensure that the policies and procedures The Adjutant General and Deputy Adjutants Generals are understood by our Airmen and Soldiers. We strive to build and enhance the joint relationships in our Pennsylvania National Guard. I look forward to working with CSM Gilliland in his new role as Joint Forces - Senior Enlisted Leader and continuing to serve with CSM Staub as your senior enlisted leaders. I know that I speak for all of us when I say we look forward to working as a team for the enlisted force of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

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CHIEF’S CORNER NEWS

National Guard Bureau DirectoratesA1 Manpower, Personnel and ServicesA2 IntelligenceA3 Air, Space and Information OperationsA4 LogisticsA5 Plans and RequirementsA6 CommunicationsA7 Installation and Mission Support A8 Strategic Plans and Programs

J1 Manpower and PersonnelJ2 Intelligence J3 Domestic OperationsJ4 LogisticsJ5 Strategic Plans and PolicyJ6 Command, Control, Communications and ComputersJ7 Joint Force Development, Doctrine and TrainingJ8 Force Structure, Resources and Assessment

ARLINGTON, Va — Army and Air National Guard members are scheduled to receive vaccinations against the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu virus beginning in early November, National Guard Bureau officials recently confirmed. The exact date that Guard members will receive the H1N1 vaccine will be dictated by the Department of Defense or their state’s plan for distributing the vaccine. “The (Center for Disease Control) is really the lead on distributing the vaccine through the public health system and every state has their own plan on how they are going to set it up,” said Army Capt. Lisa Burg, a medical plans officer with the National Guard Bureau’s Joint Surgeon’s Office. “Most National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are basically in the plan for the state they are in.” However, that may change in the near future, because there is “an increasing likelihood DoD will provide the vaccine to cover the entire Army Guard, regardless of status,” said Col. Rob Brown, the chief surgeon of the Army National Guard. Guardmembers on active duty or Title 10 orders are already scheduled to receive the vaccination through their host military treatment facility, said Air Force Maj. James Coker of the Air National Guard’s Surgeon General’s office. Both groups will receive the vaccinations in accordance with prioritization guidelines set forth by the DoD and the CDC. The DoD priority list is still being worked on,

said Coker. The National Guard, however, will not distribute the H1N1 vaccine on its own. “The National Guard will not obtain any of it directly ... unless it is specific to their state and it’s in their state plan,” said Burg. Some states have already started providing the seasonal flu vaccines to Guardmembers, said Brown, who emphasized its importance. “Get it now,” he said. “It’s required. Don’t forget - unless your medical doctor says otherwise.” Guardmembers can take additional steps to protect themselves from both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu virus, such as covering their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, frequent hand washing and limiting contact with those who are sick. Also, eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of sleep and exercise are other ways to help protect against the flu. Guardmembers have been directed to stay at home at least 24 hours after experiencing fevers or any flu-like symptoms. According to the CDC, the signs and symptoms of H1N1 are very similar to those of the seasonal flu and can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue and may include diarrhea and vomiting. You should seek emergency care if you have difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, bluish skin color, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion or severe or persistent vomiting.

Guardsmen urged to prepare for flu season

6 November 2009

NEWS FEATURE

By Jean Moretti 111th Fighter Wing Family Program Coordinator

Thank you for coming out to our Family Day event on Saturday, Oct. 3. We had good attendance by families who came together and had a great time. I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all the people who helped to make the event a success especially the great volunteers of our FRG, as well as the agencies who provided invaluable information to our families. Thanks to those who stepped up to help the FRG pull it all together.

Holiday Party The holiday party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Santa arrives at 12:15 p.m. It will be held in Docks One, Two and Three. The FRG is currently working on arrangements for the Holiday Party. The deadline to register is Nov. 21. To receive a registration form, see insert, contact Jean Moretti at (215) 443-1409 or email: jean.moretti@ang.af.mil.

Volunteers We encourage anyone who is interested in participating in the FRG to contact us and let us know how you would like to be involved. On that note, we would like to start a youth group and need a volunteer who would be interested in working with children to head up the program. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please do not hesitate to contact Jean Moretti at (215) 443-1409 or email: jean.moretti@ang.af.mil.

Military Kids support Military Families If deployed overseas for a 120 day mission, you are eligible to apply for a grant (up to $500 per child) ages three years old through high school that covers up to six months of future instruction, lessons or tutoring for one activity or program. For more details and to apply for the grant, visit: www.ourmilitarykids.org.

Family Readiness Corner

111th Fighter Wing, FRG hosts Family DayBy Staff Sgt. Julie Parker111th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Despite the overcast sky and the occasional drizzle of rain, the sound of music and the aroma of hot-dogs wafted across the flightline at the Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, home to the 111th Fighter Wing, Oct. 3, as friends and families joined with Guardsmen to enjoy a day of fun and games during the 2009 Family Day. Face painting and crafts were just a few of the displays set up for the children to participate in. Home Depot set up a stand and their employees guided the kids through wood-working projects and crafts. “Mommy! I made you a spice rack ... now can I eat?” said six-year old Hayden Shick to his mother Tech. Sgt. Allison Shick, 111th Fighter Wing Administrative Assistant. With the various food venues offered, there wasn’t a hungry stomach in the place. Hot dogs, pizza, hoagies and baked goods were just a few items that were on the buffet-style menu. Display tables and information packets on vari-

ous Family Readiness programs and local businesses were made available to the guests. Inside, Chief Master Sgt. David Soldano played disc jockey while outside the hangar, on the flight line, several show cars owned by members of the wing were on display. Spectators gathered around as working dogs and their handlers of the Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue and the Greater Falls Township K-9 Unit dem-onstrated techniques used during patrol and detection exercises. Even the Philly Phanatic must have caught word about the event because he made an appearance, which caused the children (and some adults) to squeal with excitement. The day proved a great chance for the wing to gather with loved ones and colleauges to relax and unwind from a year filled with inspections, command changes, and the continuing BRAC reductions.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Marie Harmon

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NEWS FEATURE

Spouses and civic leaders take flight on KC-135sBy Staff Sgt. Gordon Beecroft111th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Spouses of members of the 111th Fighter Wing and local community leaders from around the state took flight on a KC-

135 during an air refueling flight that gave the Pennsylvania Air National Guard the opportunity to show its appreciation for the level of support it receives from Guardsmen’s spouses and civic leaders. Thirty-five spouses and 25 civic leaders boarded two KC-135s and flew to Duke Military Operating Area where they were given the opportunity to witness an in-air refueling operation. One-by-one, the spouses and civic leaders entered the boom operator’s area of the KC-135 and witnessed the in-air refueling of one of four A-10s from the 111th Fighter Wing. During the refueling flight, Lt. Col. Thomas Fennell, an A-10 pilot with the 103rd Fighter Squadron came in and connected to the fuel boom. At the same time, his girlfriend, civic leader Dr. Jenell Coleman, Assistant Professor Perinatal HIV Clinic at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, listened in on an extra set of headphones to Colonel Fennel’s conversation with the boom operator. He then

pleasantly suprised her by proposing marriage to her — she joyfully accepted. Overall, the refueling flight was successful and gave many a peek into Air National Guard flight operations. “This has been a great experience. We are very thankful to have this opportunity,” said Stephen Gardner, Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. In a briefing before the flight, State Command Sgt. Maj. Donald Shiner, his successor Command Sgt.

Maj. Nicholas Gilliland, Command Chief Master Sgt. Ralph Braden, 111th FW Commander Col. Anthony Carrelli, and 111th FW Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Mertz offered a word of thanks to the spouses and civic leaders. Many kudos go to Capt. Mike Stock, 103rd Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot, who brainstormed and coordinated the entire event. Captain Stock and Colonel Fennel were joined by Flight Lead Lt. Col. Ed Fink and Lt. Col. Tim O’Toole, both also A-10 pilots with the 103rd FS. Many thanks to the 171st Air Refueling Wing out of

Pittsburgh, Pa., who provided the KC-135s for the event.

Photos of this and other recent events are located on the shared drive at Y:\111fw shared\photos.

8 November 2009

FEATURE

By Tech. Sgt. Jonathan E. White111th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Team D-2 defeated its thirty-one opponents by scoring an overwhelming 1820 points to claim the Sports Day II Championship. Team B-2 took second with 1785 points and Team V finished third at 727 points at Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, Pa., on Oct. 4. Sports Day is an event where 32 teams comprised of 111th Fighter Wing members compete in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which tests their thinking skills and athletic abilities. The team scoring the most points at the end of the day is declared the winner. Sports Day I, held October 2007, was established to bring the unit together after the long, hot summer and multiple deployments that year. The goal is to foster camaraderie, have fun and work together as a team. “There’s no ‘I’ in team!” shouted Senior Master Sgt. John Heidrick, Team D-2 Captain, who won his first-ever team championship. “Strategic planning and coordinating through the strengths of our team were the keys to victory. We found the strong points in our members and used the mind-versus-muscle

technique in situations that required it,” said the sergeant. Sergeant Heidrick was unaware that victory was within reach as D-2 had trailed throughout the entire day because Team V had the lead at halftime with W in second place. During its third sector, Team V, anchored by the powerful Senior Airman Terrance Graham, won the tug-of war in an epic battle against Team W. This loss eliminated Team W’s chances of finishing in the top three. At that moment in time, Team V looked more like its nickname, “Team Victory” and appeared to be on course to winning Sports Day. “We just won the tug-of-war by sticking to our 1-2-3 pull strategy,” said Staff Sgt. Sara Schwartzberg, Team V. However, the tide turned when all teams entered their fourth and final sector of the day. This was where D-2 pushed its way to victory. “We didn’t know where we stood in the standings going into the final sector, but we knew we were doing well the entire day. We realized there was an opportunity to gain a lot of points with the crunches and push-ups,” said Tech. Sgt. Jason Stehly, Team D-2. Team D-2 sealed the deal with an astounding 241 points in the push-up event

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FEATURE

Final Overall Standings

1st place Team D-2 1,8202nd place Team B-2 1,7853rd place Team V1 727

which was the most scored by any team throughout the day. “We knew we did well on the push-ups, but we didn’t know we did that well,” said Sergeant Stehly. Meanwhile Team B-2, who missed an earlier opportunity at first place by losing the tug-of-war, secured second place by scoring 217 points in the sit-up event. This left Team V in third place at the end of the day. Although V was not “Victorious,” the team continued to remain upbeat. “I think we exceeded our own expectations, and we had a great time. In the end it’s all about having fun!” said Staff Sgt. Thomas Clayton, Team V captain. In addition to the top three overall finishers, there were also teams who performed well within the sectors. The basketball free throw, football toss, tug-of-war, relay race, horseshoes and planks proved to be a nail biter for Team R who edged out Team X by one point to claim Sector One superiority. Despite the windy conditions, the football toss-distance saw exceptional results. Staff Sgt. Ryan Sommers, Team X, launched the ball 64 yards followed by Senior Master Sgt. William Ketner, Team Y, airing it 62 yards. Sector Two which consisted of darts, football toss with beer goggles, a 12-station video game challenge provided by GameStop, ladder ball, and a four-phase relay was a breeze for Team G which accumulated 284 points. The most points scored in a sector

took place in Sector Three where Team D-2 scored a total of 856 points in events such as the basketball shootout, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, balloon toss, fireman’s carry, mystery mud and sumo suits. Finally, Team X demonstrated its intellect in Sector 4 by scoring 370 points in Texas hold ‘em, Uno, blackjack, Sodoku, Yahtzee, Perfection and spades. A big thank you to Senior Master Sgt. Scot Baughman, Master Sgt. Rich Eggles, Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Mitchell, Tech. Sgt. Talitacumi Acevedo, Staff Sgt. Charlotte Baker and other committee members for the planning and coordination of this year’s Sports Day. Much appreciation and gratitude to over 130 volunteers from the Wing whose contributions made Sports Day II a huge success.

10 November 2009

ACHIEVEMENTS

Tech Sgt. Kevin Watson, 111th FSSCourse attended: Air National Guard Recruiter CourseAward: Superior Academic AchievementIn recognition as a top graduate for superior academic achievement and high standards ofleadership, teamwork and character.

Staff Sgt. David Cossaboon, 201st RHS, Det. 1Course attended: Engineering Apprentice CourseAward: Distinguished GraduateIn recognition as a distinguished graduate for superior academic achievement and high standardsof leadership, teamwork and character.

Senior Airman Adekunle Fedoke, 201st RHS, Det. 1Course attended: Structural Apprentice CourseAward: Honor StudentIn recognition as a distinguished graduate for superior academic achievement and high standardsof leadership, teamwork and character.

Top Achievers

By Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force officials here recently revised Air Force instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, also known as “The Little Brown Book,” and the electronic version is available now with hardcopies expected to be available in May. The guide has long been a staple of establishing expectations and standards for enlisted Airmen. The last version was published in December 2004, so several changes and updates were needed, said Joseph M. McDade Jr., the director of force development. “The guide spells out the baseline standards for every enlisted Airman, from E-1 to E-9, so everyone understands what is expected of them,” Mr. McDade said. “It also defines special senior noncommissioned officer positions and standardizes enlisted duty titles.” Among the changes to the book is a table of contents, the addition of the Airmen’s Creed and an introduction to the Air Force institutional competencies. “The institutional competencies are capabilities expected of all Airmen, enlisted, officers and civilians with varying levels of proficiency based on rank and position,” Mr. McDade explained. “They, along with our core values, form the framework for force development in the Air Force.”

Promoting within the enlisted force structureBy Staff Sgt. Charlotte D. BakerJr. Enlisted Field Advisory Council (EFAC) President

The true purpose of your Enlisted Field Advisory Council is to address concerns amongst the 111th Fighter Wing enlisted force. One of those concerns is the progression of our members through the ranks. Often times, we come across tools that make this progression easier. Before issues regarding rank and promotion are forwarded to your unit EFAC representative, every Airman should know where they stand in regards to the Little Brown Book, also known as Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure. The worst impression is when an individual is demanding rank yet has not fulfilled the prerequisites mandated by AF Instruction. The Air Force has provided recent updates, which are referred to in the following article, that make it even simpler to determine where you stand.

Revised ‘Little Brown Book’ now available

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FY 10 UTAs:7-8 November 20095-6 December 20099-10 January 20106-7 February 2010

6-7 March 201010-11 April 201015-16 May 2010

5-6 July 201010-11 July 20107-8 August 2010

11-12 September 2010

Protestant Service will be held at 8:30 a.m. in Building 320, Room 228. An additional Protestant Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Building 203, Room 203.

Catholic Service will be held at 10:00 in Building 203 Audito-rium.

The Chaplain’s Office is lo-cated in Building 203, Room 204-205 on the second floor and can be reached at (215) 443-1534.

UTA Worship Schedule

MOVING UP, MOVING IN AND MOVING OUT

PROMOTIONS

TAKE A LOOK!Photos from unit events are updated and posted on Y: drive at Y:\111fw Shared\

Photos

UTA MENU DINING HALL

Sunday, Nov. 8Oven-Baked LasagnaEggplant Parmesan

Italian-Style VegetablesSteamed Carrots

Buttered RiceMarinara Sauce

Garlic BreadTomato Basil Soup

To Staff SgtShawn-Patrick Carr-Mullen 111th SFSChristopher Ransom 270th EIS

To Tech SgtSusanna Gyger 111th FWMichael Kloppenburg 111th AMXSHeather Kohler 111th LRSJacob Willson 111th AMXS

ENLISTMENTS

RETIREMENTS

RE-ENLISTMENTS

A1C Geoffrey West 201st RHS, Det 1

TSgt Andre Ligon 111th MDGMSgt Duane McCrea 111th MXSMSgt Brian Tucker 111th MXSMSgt James McGuire 111th MXSSMSgt Curtis Craigle 270th EISMSgt Thomas Rauch 270th EIS

MSgt Stephen Dewey 111th SFS 23 YearsMSgt John Prostka 111th MXM 38 YearsMSgt John Delaney 111th AMXS 38 Years

Saturday, Nov. 7Thanksgiving Celebration

$7 for all Officers and AGR

FIRST CLASSU.S. POSTAGE PAID

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PENNSYLVANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD 111TH FIGHTER WING (ACC) 1051 Fairchild Street Willow Grove ARS, PA 19090-5203

Statewide News: View newsletters of our sister units:

193rd Special Operations Wing “The Scope” http://www.193sow.ang.af.mil 171st Air Refueling Wing “Tanker Times” http://www.171arw.ang.af.mil

Pa. Guardians Magazine http://guardians.aqppublishing.com

National News:

On Guard MagazinePublished every Jan., April, July, Oct.http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/theonguard

Airman MagazinePublished bi-monthly and now available onlinehttp://www.airmanonline.af.mil

Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), DOD Newshttp://www.dvidshub.net

The 111th Fighter Wing would like to welcome Ian Morton, first grandchild of Chief Master Sgt. Alice Jenkins,

111th Force Sustainment Sq., born to daughter Angie and son-in-law Ste-ven, on Sept. 27, 2009 at 3:25 a.m.

weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz.

Congratulations!