Can opera be fatal to humans asks columnist Dave Barry
In a humorous column Dave Barry argues against opera as intellectually irrelevant and jokes about its dangers. He cites a misreported okapi death linked to opera but notes the absurdity while embracing personal cultural flair and rejecting the cultured crowd.
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Denmark
Congress
Tobacco Institute
Neil Diamond
Surgeon General
Luciano Pavarotti
Inspector Gadget
Dave Barry
The
Miami Herald
Sun Journal
Home schooling grows as 600000 U S children taught at home
About 600,000 American children are now taught at home according to a New York City adviser. Parents cite safety, religion, gifted children, or distrust of public schools, while concerns include socialization and time demands. States regulate home schooling. some require teacher qualifications. Legal battles have arisen over exemptions and schooling standards. Local groups offer support and resources through the National Homeschool Association.
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United States
New York City
Kathi Kearney
Francesca L. Kritz
A Housekeeping
Mona Delahooke
Pasadena
Calif
Pat Farenga
Holt
Cambridge
Mass
Home School Legal Defense Association
Paconian Springs
Tennessee
Chrissie Bamber
National Committee For Citizens In
Educa
National
T shirts donation supports Cubs Bear program
Linda Staunch of the New Bern Neon Rotary Club receives a $1,000 check from Craven Pathology Associates to fund the Cubby Bear program. Dr. Brian Bennett Dr. Richard Ward and Dr. Robert Newell present the donation as members smile for the photo.
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Linda Staunch
New Bern
Waller wins 13th Jones County Junior Miss
Julie Waller of Trenton won the 13th Jones County Junior Miss Scholarship Program held Oct. 1 at the Jones County Civic Center. Nicole Mills placed second. Tinnelle Haddock tied for third in presence and composure. Waller earned 1500 scholarship plus 300 expense, plus 1000 Mount Olive College scholarship and other honors. Mills earned 750 and a plaque. winners proceed to state program in Greensboro in February.
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Sun Journal
New Bern
N.C
Waller
Jones County
Jones Senior High School
Jones Count Civic Center
Nicole Mills
Tinnelle Haddock
Julie Waller
DeMetrice Dixon
Danielle Cameret
Thomas Waller
Trenton
David Mills
Comfort
Mount Olive College
Mills
Danielle Camaret
Jackie Walton
Marlene Farrior
Monna Hudspeth
Ronnie Hudspeth
Brenda Ellis
Michelle Sermon
Greensboro
Jones Accepting LIHEAP Applications in Trenton
The Jones County Department of Social Services in Trenton will begin accepting Low Income Energy Assistance program applications on Monday. For information call 448-2581.
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Jones County Department of Social Services
Trenton
Kinfolk Trackers to Host Genealogical Seminar at OCC
Kinfolk Trackers Genealogical Society will host a seminar at Orringer Autatorium Craven Community College from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 28 in cooperation with the American Genealogical Lending Library Heritage Quest Road Show. Speaker Leland K. Meitzler. Cost 14 dollars in advance 16 dollars at the door. For information call 637-7846 or 633-4591.
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Kinfolk Trackers Genealogical Society
Orringer Autatorium
Craven Community College
American Genealogical Lending Library
Heritage Quest
Leland K. Meitzler
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