Single Parents Get Counseling From OU Experts
Dr. Ernest Stricklin of Ohio University and Dr. Anne Samaan volunteer with the local Parents Without Partners chapter. They advise single parents to avoid trying to be both father and mother and to adjust to parenting roles to better meet children’s needs after divorce or separation.
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Steve Hasel
Messenger
Ernest Stricklin
Ohio University
Department of Human Development and
Stricklin
Anne Samaan
Parents Without Partners
PWP
Dr. Stricklin
Athens adults discuss coping after divorce and widowhood
Dr. Stricklin explains feelings after loss and divorce, from denial to relief, and the move toward personal growth and seeking help. He notes changing social attitudes toward divorce, the value of the Athens Parents Without Partners group, and its potential to assist widowed, divorced, separated, or single parents with child needs.
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Stricklin
Athens
Parents Without Partners
PWP
Dear Abby Advice: Hidden Family Truths and Holiday Dilemmas
Abby addresses a sister who hid seven children from a Naples based widow engaged to a Jersey man and warns the reader to reveal the truth. The column covers gratitude gaps at Christmas and a Florida family gift causing conflict, plus a note on local PWP support group plans in Athens and details for joining.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Naples
Italy
Jersey
Betty Craddock
PWP
Athens
Marion Cunningham
Athens Grange and clubs plan Christmas events
The Athens Grange met to organize its annual Christmas dinner with a gift exchange fruit baskets for shut ins and help for a selected family. They voted to buy material to make gifts for a rest home. The Chase Circle elected new officers and the Quota Club held a potluck and gift exchange. The Lodi Grange set a 7 30 p m Christmas potluck with a gift exchange and Santa visit.
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Athens
Alton Hope
Rose Krauer
Chase
Lodi Grange
Grange Hall
Simple Do It Yourself Holiday Gifts for Kids
Quick inexpensive gift ideas for children include an Angel Sack tote made from gingham and felt with a zig zag edge, a four pocket wall hanging with felt squares and package trims, dowel and tassels, and seasonal decorations. Each project is easy for kids to assemble and treasure year round.
New Council For Youth Organized In Athens County
The Athens County Farm Bureau Youth Council elected temporary officers at its organizational meeting. Officers include Debbie Gross president Betsy Mullins secretary Bruce Hare discussion leader Donna Hasely recreation leader Kay Perry news reporter. Next meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at Donna Haselys home. Open to anyone 14 or older.
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Athens County Farm Bureau Youth Council
Debbie Gross
Betsy Mullins
Bruce Hare
Donna Hasely
Kay Perry
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