HANNIBAL, Mo. (WGEM) – More Hannibal children have the chance to get free books thanks to a grant from the Riedel Foundation.The foundation donated more than $8,000 to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.Through the program, babies through five-years-old can get one free book sent to their house every month.United Way of the Mark Twain Area Executive Director Denise Damron said it’s crucial that kids have this opportunity.“It provides not only the opportunity for children to be exposed to literature and all the words, and all the wonderful blessings that come with that, but it also provides a great…
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A total of 11 points separates the UAB football team from a perfect start to the 2022 season but no one is second-guessing themselves as the program enters the most impactful week of the season.Honoring those who have fought tougher battles with life or death consequences.The Blazers return home following its second loss of the year and host Middle Tennessee State in the annual Children’s Harbor homecoming game, Saturday, Oct. 8, at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Stadium.“It’s our Children’s Harbor game, our homecoming game and a tradition that was started by Coach (Bill)…
The Tufts University Chaplaincy announced that they will begin holding masses in Spanish on Oct. 16. Lynn Cooper, the Catholic chaplain at Tufts, explained the timing of the decision. “Over the years, we have celebrated bilingual masses at Goddard Chapel,” Cooper wrote in an email to the Daily. “They have been driven by student energy and student leadership, often creating meaningful opportunities for folks to share traditions and songs from home.” According to Cooper, student leaders were a driving force behind making Spanish mass available. “It is a privilege to accompany our student leaders as they create a service that…
Recently painted murals have brought vibrancy to the walls of Wolcott Elementary School in West Hartford. Fourth grade students Lucian (left) and Kylie (right) stand in front of the “Last Stop on Mango Street” mural next to their classroom door, holding the book of the same name. Courtesy photo Submitted A visit to Wolcott Elementary School will seem like you are on a journey through a library and around the world. Sherrie Fitzpatrick, a muralist who graduated from the University of Hartford Art School, has created beautiful murals throughout the school that have served as a source of joy and…
Mumbai, October 04: Most of the students complain that they study hard but still do not remember things for long. Many parents also make similar complaints about their children. If you also suffer from memory problems, you should focus on brain activity. This helps a lot in strengthening the memory. It is very important to keep participating in brain activities i.e. activities that stimulate the brain. Memory related problems are common even in children nowadays. Children perform well in studies but they cannot retain the things they have memorized for long. There can be many reasons for this. But at…
Dear Friends,I am delighted to announce that AZPM was well-represented in the Rocky Mountain regional Emmy® awards ceremony in Phoenix on October 1. AZPM staff earned 10 individual awards for four projects across four categories, more than any other station in Tucson and more than any other public media broadcaster in Arizona. A list of the Emmy award-winning projects with links to view the winning segments appears at the end of this letter. Ken Burns’ The U.S. and the Holocaust, which aired September 18-21, is still available to stream with the PBS Video App. A Spanish language version is available…
The story is that Elisabeth M. Bennet began wearing hats in 1913 after her hair was scorched in a fire as she saw all 900 of her school’s students safely out of the building.Bennet (1881-1959) moved to Manchester in 1909 and became principal of Ninth District School. That school was destroyed in a fire on Oct. 23, 1913. Bennet made sure all 900 students got out before exiting the building herself, and is credited with saving their lives.“She followed the fire drill procedure to the letter. Some people might panic when they see the smoke. She went through every room…
Welcome to House of the Dragon MVP, our series highlighting each episode’s Most Valuable Player in the game before the Game of Thrones.The game of thrones as played in House of the Dragon is basically dragon tennis. The smaller daily battles that recruit allies, collect secrets, and establish perceived dominance are the games. The big moments that pit those created factions against each other are the sets. And if a player is very, very lucky and good at what they do, those collected victories add up to winning the match and getting a prize: the Iron Throne. That’s what makes naming…
A private service for the late Haruso Ida, 90-year-old, Seattle, Washington-born, resident of Whittier, who passed away on September 2, 2022, were held on Friday, September 30, at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida; children, Julie (Roy) Yoshino and Craig (Judy) Ida; grandchildren, Kevin Yoshino, Stephanie Ida, Nicole Yoshino, Mitchell (Alexandra) Ida and Curtis Ida; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. www.fukuimortuary.com(213) 626-0441 Source link
After a Northview High School teacher and Escambia County School Board member called for the immediate removal of 115 “obscene” books from school libraries until they can be reviewed, the school district has taken a step to control access to the books. School Superintendent Dr. Smith has implemented a “Restricted Section” in school libraries. The books in question will be housed in the section, and parents will be able to opt-in their students to have access to the restricted book as they are being reviewed. “While we review disputed books, we want to make sure parents still have the right…