Are young people becoming too obsessed with their looks?
      Is it a "California thing" or are children nationwide becoming obsessed with their appearance? Nobody, of course, would argue with sending your child to an orthodontist if his teeth are crooked. Bad teeth can also affect speech and chewing. If a child starts putting her hand in front of her m...
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Seeking a solution to late school start
      Many parents continue to ask me about the status of the late-start school issue. Despite the respite, this matter has not been laid to rest. After the school board was given petitions and a list of grievances in October, a committee was created to explore and analyze this matter. T...
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The Real McCoy
One small step for mankind, a giant leap for February
By Brent E. McCoy thereal@adelphia.net
      In case you might have missed it, we just passed through the extra day of another Leap Year. Does Leap Year confuse any one other than me? Why do we even have a Leap Year? Why do we cheat people born on Leap Year out of every three of their four birthdays?
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