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County Family and Consumer Sciences News
A Holiday Tradition - Leftovers!
The topic of food safety always gets a lot of media coverage during the holiday season. One reason is that we often prepare an abundance of food and consequently have an abundance of leftovers.
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Divorce and Your Child
Research shows that almost one half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. That means that roughly one million children will experience the divorce of their parents each year. This can cause quite an emotional disturbance for children if not handled appropriately.
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