Home again with a child in residence
A reflective column about the return of a grown child from college and the renewed life at home. The author savors quieter routines, lower expenses, and the joy of shared meals, notes, and family chaos easing as the nest fills once more with laughter and everyday gifts.
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Reading as Foundation for Education Reform
Dr Dobson argues schools must prioritize fundamental reading and literacy, citing high illiteracy rates and personal stories to urge one-on-one instruction for struggling readers. He promotes early intervention, special techniques, and funded remedial teachers as essential investments in children’s emotional and academic well being. He also outlines steps for starting a home based business for parents. Dr Dobson leads Focus on the Family.
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Groups join to defeat state lottery proposal
In Nashville Tennessee Muslims Buddhists and Christians led by Southern Baptists and United Methodists unite to urge voters to reject a November referendum that would repeal the constitutional ban on state lotteries. Opponents warn of harm to the poor and gambling addiction while supporters point to funding for scholarships pre-kindergarten programs and school construction.
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Missionaries to discuss Papua New Guinea slides open house
Alton and Cheryl Shady, New Tribes Mission workers in Papua New Guinea, will present slides and discuss their work at a Saturday open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ottawa Senior Center. Cheryl Shady’s mother is Velma Murdock of Ottawa. They plan a four year tour starting June 9 at Manam Island. For details call 242-8336.
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