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Parental Guidance
 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
When I was a kid time was measured by my seasons - school, Christmas holidays, summer vacation.

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
First grader Christian Pedraza loves school so much he doesn't understand the need for a summer vacation. And Sheila Pedraza believes that attitude is one of the keys to her child's success.

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
I toy constantly with the idea of being a stay-at-home mom.

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
From the backwoods to your back yard there's thousands of buzzing, swarming insects looking for a good meal - and you're it!

  Agency Spotlight
 
photo: family
Web-posted 08/09/2002
Salvation Army provides programs for homeless and low-income families, including shelter, food, clothing, emergency assistance, counseling, health care, and substance abuse rehabilitation.

  Fun stuff
 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
Ask most people how they preserve memories and they'll talk about the photo album crammed with photos or the drawer where they throw all those packs of pictures to eventually "pull together."

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
Attention Moms. Have you had it with your same old look. Are you locked in a late-80s time warp. Is it time to trade in that hairstyle (and color) for something hip and new. Has gravity finally taken its toll on those eyes.

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
The Gardener
By Sarah Stewart
This is an excellent book and deserving of the Caldecott award that it received.

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
Summer Beach Party and Dance
Friday, August 9
This fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel Augusta ballroom, 2 Tenth Street. There will be a live auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment by The Fabulous Expressions. Tickets are $37.50 per person or $65 for couples with advance sales only. Call (706) 731-9900 for more information.

 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
View the picture story showing how some children spent their final days before the start of school.

  Fit for a Kid
 
Web-posted 08/09/2002
The new school year is upon us. Depending on your summer, the end of vacation has either come surprisingly quickly, or not fast enough.

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