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2011 - A MOM'S DILEMMA... GETTING OBAMA BRINGS 9/11 BACK TO MIND
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Family Events... Crucial life lessons amid today’s headlines
By Marybeth Hicks
From this week’s news about Osama bin Laden to the daily headlines
about crime, abuse, suffering and tragedies, it’s hard to help kids
understand the events of our world without scaring them. How can I talk
to my children about the news of the day without making them anxious,
but also not leave them ignorant of the real world? How much
information is enough, and how much is too much? Post answers on our
Family Events Facebook Page. On Sunday evening as my husband, son and I
drove home from an out-of-state family funeral, our college
sophomore... Read More. See More Opinion.
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A MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGE FROM ELIZABETH
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Happy Mother’s Day
By Elizabeth Horner
At three years old, you coaxed me to sleep, Reading stories that became
part of my dreams, “Cinderella”, “Mike and Tony Best Friends”, By five,
I flipped through books on my own, I traveled the world from inside our
home, Always disappointed when I came to “the end”, School started;
kids’ eyes shined bright, Knowing this was the year we’d learn how to
write, I loved each and every one of the letters I penned
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YOUTHFUL INGENUITY
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Dayton Business Journal...
Student pays for college with YouTube videos
by Brittany Hart
Bill Cooper is known online at The iPod Kid and earns enough money from
his popular YouTube videos reviewing various Apple Inc. tech products
to pay for his University of Dayton college education. A University of
Dayton student’s YouTube stardom is... Read More. See More News. |
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
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Pets of the week
We have Patti at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 2-year-old
Boxer mix. She is mostly brown and white with a black mask. She has
short hair. She is a sweet girl and gets along well with other dogs.
She loves to play and will make a great friend. She is ready for
adoption. We have Hank at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a
5-month-old Black and Tan coon dog. He is black and... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Wildflowers of Routzong
There is no place like Routzong in the spring! The rich, moist
soil of this woods is blanketed with wildflowers, the bird song lifts
the soul and the potent earthy smell fills your head. Join us
Saturday, May 14 at 2pm as we take a stroll through this magical forest
in search of the year’s finest woodland wildflowers. We’ll
discover Dutchman’s Breeches, Trilliums, Bluebells and many more!
Meet at Routzong Preserve... Read More. See More Community. |
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"SHE HAS SHAPED ME IN MANY WAYS"
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Townhall...
My Miracle Mom
by Jackie Gingrich Cushman
I am blessed to have a mom who is special. She is a woman of will. More
than simply headstrong and determined, she is indomitable -- someone
who cannot become overcome or subdued. Spunky, determined, funny -- all
these words describe Jackie Battley Gingrich. Her sparkling blue eyes,
upturned mouth and constant activity belie her age. She is helpful,
involved...
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SCALED BACK TO PART-TIME TO BE A MOM
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Townhall...
Culture Challenge of the Week: When Money Trumps Motherhood
by Rebecca Hagelin
“But Mom, I don’t wanna eat breakfast at school! Why can’t I stay home
and eat?” wailed Kirsten, nine-years-old. She looked plaintively at her
mom and waited for her to answer. Connie was miffed. I don’t need this,
she thought. An engineer and mother of two, she had scaled back to
part-time work...
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| NOTES
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EDITOR - TODAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 8,
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Today is a special day. It is one that shouldn’t be unique, as it
honors a special person. County News Online has attempted to offer a
few different perspectives of, and challenges for, these caring,
nurturing individuals: the Moms of the World. We hope you enjoy those
offerings. Also in Events: Upcoming Events for United Way. Blogs: On Becoming My Mother; and Americans Appreciate Bush. Obituaries: Edith E. Brandt. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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