Arbor Day offers ten free dogwoods in August drive
The National Arbor Day Foundation will give ten free white flowering dogwood trees to each person joining in August. Send $10 membership to Ten Dogwoods at 100 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410 by August 31 or join at arborday.org. In Virginia, the Red Cross Blood Mobile is at the Tazewell County Moose Lodge today from noon to 6 p.m.
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Maegan Bailey Starts Kindergarten With Big Plans For Future
Maegan Bailey prepares for her first day of kindergarten as her mother Melissa contemplates sending her to school. The family already saved for college with a $500 Smart 529 scholarship, a program state Treasurer John Perdue says helps families focus on long educational journeys. Maegan aspires to be a veterinarian, though she jokes about not liking mice or skunks, while preschool teacher Susan Clapp notes Maegan is advanced in writing and coloring and will likely do well in kindergarten.
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Trial Over Broom Incident In Douglas County
A 7 year old girl faces a juvenile hearing after a neighbor boy was knocked unconscious and treated at a hospital. Police filed battery charges against the girl though she cannot be charged due to age. Judge Peggy Walker set Sept 9 for continued proceedings. Local experts question juvenile court handling and urge parental resolution over courtroom battles.
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Bush seeks better education benefits for Reserve and Guard
President Bush proposed to boost monthly education benefits for National Guardsmen and reservists on active duty beyond 90 days and to grant funds to help military families move between states. He urged support during a Wisconsin stop while Democrats labeled the plan a campaign gimmick.
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Kerry blasts president plan for troops withdraws
Kerry told Veterans of Foreign Wars that Bush plan to pull troops from Europe and Asia would weaken U S security and embolden a nuclear North Korea. He said the move sent the wrong signal at a bad time while Democrats worry about attacks on his Vietnam record impacting campaign gains.
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