Decorah coach Kent Finanger eyed for Wheaties box honor
Luther College fitness educator Kent Finanger, famed for his Fitness for Life program, reaches the final 50 in Wheaties first Search for Champions. Decorah voters, city promotion, and local supporters push for his image on millions of boxes. Final decision due Friday.
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Did You Know Facts From an Uneven Era Of News Clippings
Italy s Naples still reeling from 1980 earthquake with 80 streets closed and about 100 000 seeking housing says National Geographic. Three major southwest Indian cultures the Hohokam Mogollon and Anasazi flourished until the late 13th century pottery their prolific legacy. Divorce now exceeds death as a marriage terminator as death rate falls and divorce rate doubles 1965 1978 per American Council of Life Insurance.
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Fond memories of Camp Fire aid from United Way
Holly Anhalt recalls eight years as Camp Fire leader for mentally handicapped girls. She credits Camp Fire United Way funded services with giving the girls opportunities and support, noting many are bussed from surrounding towns to participate.
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Camp Fire program fosters youth growth with family and teacher support
Holly leads a Camp Fire group within the Iowana Council, integrating special education training and school staff to build honors beads for achievements. Participants pursue goals through sports like Special Olympics and home tasks, with parental involvement emphasized. The group hosts themed parties with a handicapped Boy Scout troop, and home activity sheets foster joint parent-child projects. The program aims to expand handicapped groups and boost morale and self concept through continued activities and reinforcement.
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Expensive moves for overseas assignments rising costs
New York based management consulting firm finds abroad postings cost about three times home assignments. A three year stay abroad with salary benefits housing meals travel and family accommodations averages 500 000 dollars. School menus run every Sunday in Family Focus.
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Satellite aid saves stranded canoeists in remote Ontario river
Allan Berry and Jeff Hyatt of Ottawa were rescued after their canoe overturned on the Winisk River below Hudson Bay. They activated an emergency beacon, picked up by NOAA-8 satellite, triggering a ground-to-air rescue that airlifted them to a hospital for minor injuries.
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