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2011 - A MOM WHO WAS WILLING TO LET HER KIDS TAKE RISKS
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Family Events... Taking the risks out of childhood can lead to anxiety
By Marybeth Hicks
I remember standing in my kitchen giving directions to the babysitter
when my daughter shouted for me urgently from the back yard. “Mom!
Help!” I looked out the window and saw her perched on the crossbeam of
our swing set, balancing precariously 12 feet above ground. I leaned
toward the kitchen window and calmly called back, “You’re fine. If you
got up there you can get down.” Missy and I talked for a few more
minutes, ignoring the persistent call for assistance from outside.
Finally, I strolled to the yard and stood under the swings, talking my
daughter through... Read More. More Opinion.
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ANSONIA HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEUR
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Daniel Fitzgerald Designs
By Bob Robinson
“I’m looking for new clients… anybody need a website?” Some of my
distinct pleasures as an “old guy” are the opportunities I’ve had to
meet and get to know Darke County youth… I’ve written about many of
them. Each is different and brings his or her own unique personality
into the equation. I met Daniel a few years ago when he came to the
Eagles with his dad… a smart kid, and a smart-aleck kid. But immensely
likeable. I discovered... Read
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CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
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Introducing… Dylan Hoover
County News Online has had many opportunities to showcase the creative
efforts of some of Darke County’s young people. Dylan Hoover is not a
writer… he’s a photographer. “I love taking pictures and experimenting
with photography,” he said. His photos show a developing talent that
ranges from “interesting and creative” to “breathtaking.” The
Greenville High School junior came to CNO through the District’s Career
Mentorship Program under Sue Huston. He has... Read
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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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DCCA presents MCT’s Pinocchio
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Missoula Children’s
Theatre’s interpretation of the beloved children’s story Pinocchio at
Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, August 6 at 3
p.m. and 7 p.m. The production will star local students chosen at
an audition to be held Monday, August 1 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. “In
one short week, MCT’s acting/directing team will cast 60 characters,
lead... Read More. More Events. |
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| KETTERING RANKED NO. 1 IN AREA
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Dayton Business Journal…
U.S. News ranks Dayton hospitals
by DBJ Staff
U.S News and World Report has ranked the top Dayton hospitals with
Kettering Medical Center claiming the No. 1 spot. The medical center
has 10 high-performing specialties, compared to nine high-performing
specialties from the second place finishers. The No. 2 ranking was
shared by three hospitals... Read More. More News. |
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CONCERNS MAY NOT BE CORRECT
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Townhall...
The Real Effects of Gambling
By Steve Chapman
Gambling has proliferated in America in recent years, and it’s not
about to stop. The Illinois legislature has approved a bill authorizing
more casinos as well as slot machines at race tracks. Ohio has four new
casinos in the pipeline. Maine voters approved a new one last year.
Massachusetts lawmakers plan to consider a gambling expansion this
fall. To critics, this spells trouble: more gambling... Read
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LAWS PUNISH THE PRIMARY BREADWINNER
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Townhall...
The New Battleground of Child Custody Reform: Shared Parenting
By Rachel Alexander
Child custody and support laws have become more onerous over the last
50 years due to fewer parents staying together and women becoming
equally as capable as men at earning a living outside the home. Instead
of reflecting these changes, the laws have lagged behind, continuing to
favor mothers...
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| NOTES
FROM
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EDITOR - TODAY IS SUNDAY, JULY 24,
2011 |
Finding
blogs that are not angry – from the left or the right – is getting
increasingly difficult. Seems no one likes what’s going on in
Washington. Also, two and a half years into Obama’s presidency, voters
have finally stopped blaming Bush for the economy. In News: Obama backing marriage act repeal effort; and Redistricting contest all set for your ideas. Letters: Increasing taxes on the ultra wealthy… Charles E. Reier MD. Blogs:
Extreme measure; and Josh Mandel says Sen. Sherrod Brown rates as most
liberal in the United States; Lost in the exchange; and Townhall.com’s
Washington Beat. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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