From the Desk of Ellen Kleinerman on Fathers and Dads
Ellen Kleinerman reflects on fatherhood from the first sight of a newborn to the toddler years. She contrasts a dad’s instinctive caregiving with the moment a daughter says Da and the shifts as kids grow older. The piece notes the deepening bond, protective questions, and the realization that time moves fast.
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Ellen Jan Kleinerman
The
Tribune Chronicle
Warren
Ohio
Self-stick stamps spark diet joke in post office
In Washington AP reports Americans are buying self-stick stamps. A Michigan postal clerk joked weight gain came from licking stamps, and a later customer requested a book of diet stamps, prompting the clerk to write to postal headquarters.
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Washington
Michigan
Postal
Norwegian woman hits jackpot from ATM cash flood
Astrid Rabbersvik of Kristiansand sought 1000 kroner but an Oslo ATM dispensed large sums. Cash poured out until empty, she gathered about 39 900 kroner in plastic bags and reported the error, returning the extra funds after the machine logged only the withdrawal.
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Oslo
Norway
Astrid Rabbersvik
Verdens Gang
Rabbersvik
Kristiansand
Pastor homeschooling choice sparks school reform views
The Rev. Keith Wilkins explains why he withdrew his son Jamie and daughter Sheree from Neshannock Township schools three years ago. He cites peer pressure a lack of discipline and author ity as key factors while noting his own positive, facilitator role in education. Jamie improved academically after homeschooling and plans aeronautics study, with intent to homeschool future children. Sheree chose to stay home and aims for a Christian college. The piece examines local educator perspectives on homeschooling within the ongoing series.
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Keith Wilkins
Jamie
Sheree
Neshannock Township
Wilkins
First Church of God
Nora
Neshannock
Wendy’s
Homeschooling Writing Club Proves Social Scene
Nicole Micheli and about a dozen peers in a ninth through 12th grade writing club meet monthly under Marilyn Engelman to critique topics, read literature, and share samples. Members have entered poetry contests, had works printed, and even produced a yearbook, showcasing active participation beyond home study.
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Hole Micheli
Nicole
Marilyn Engelman
Engelmans
Elisabeth Schafer
Laura Engelman
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Herbert) Hunt
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