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Serving Greeley and Weld County, CO

By admin | Published: July 30, 2012

Julie Laws’ booth at the Arts Picnic represented more than unique pieces of art. Spiraling copper encasing bits of glass, beads, driftwood and feathers created wind chimes and dream catchers that were all reminders of her son, Nathan. Laws brought her artwork to Lincoln Park on Saturday for the 34th annual Greeley Arts Picnic, which [...]

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Broken Bow hires business, math teachers; Blum’s, Harvey’s coaching positions still up in air – Kearney Hub: Local News

By admin | Published: July 20, 2012

BROKEN BOW — Teachers have been hired to fill the positions of two Broken Bow coaches who died in a car accident June 1. Middle school/high school Principal Ken Kujath brought his recommendations to the school board at Monday’s regular meeting, and they were approved. Kujath said he felt fortunate to find quality candidates to [...]

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Peoria Library’s reading program encourages kids to read all summer

By admin | Published: June 23, 2012

June 8, 2012 Updated Jun 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill — Summer is usually thought of as a time for kids to relax and put their books away, but officials at the Peoria Public Library say the break from school is a great time to hit the books. The library’s Summer Reading [...]

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Only a modicum of shame in wanting my sleep

By admin | Published: May 20, 2012

my number one priority over summer vacation is to sleep in.  I am thrilled to have my kids home and leisurely eating with me around the lunch table while listening to funny stories, but lunch is so much more enjoyable when it’s late in the day because Mommy slept in and we enjoyed a late [...]

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Children’s Books Lose Touch With Nature

By admin | Published: March 22, 2012

Remember “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey? Young Sal heads for Blueberry Hill with her mother to pick berries for pie, but starts to follow a mama bear (also picking blueberries) home, while the bear cub follows Sal’s mother. if you haven’t read it, don’t worry — happy endings all around. Published in 1948 (and [...]

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PJ party caps off kids’ ‘Goodnight’ treat at Chicago Children’s Theatre

By admin | Published: November 28, 2011

by jennifer burklow Kid Zone November 9, 2011 5:46PM Alex Goodrich stars as Bunny and Becky Poole stars as Mouse in “Goodnight Moon the Musical.” ‘Goodnight Moon’ Pajama Parties † 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Dec. 9 and 16; Adler Planetarium presentation 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 † Regular show run, through Dec. 23 † Chicago Children’s [...]

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