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Miami County Christian Home Educators of Ohio
Sep. 4, 2008
NEW LOCATION FOR McCHEO MEETINGS!!!
WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION!!!!
Beginning with our 1st meeting of this school year, we will be meeting at a new place!!
At our SEPTEMBER 16th meeting, we will meeting in West Milton at the Community Grace Brethren Chruch - a.k.a. "The Chicken Church"!! It is located at 2261 S. Miami St (St. Rt. 48) on the South end of West Milton. We will then gather in ROOM 108.
Hope to see you all on the 16th @ 7p.m.!!
Blessings, Kim Wolf<>< |
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Sep. 3, 2008
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMESCHOOLER!!
LaNelle Times' mom would LOVE to hire a homeschooler to work in her bridal shop!!
Wanted: part time female employee to work at Linda's Bridal and Formal Bridal shop in Union, Oh. Must have some experience with computer and working well with public.
Must be able to work weekends and some week days if needed ( aprox. 20 hours per week total) Call Linda on cell to set up interview. 937 620 5730.
Linda Pierce
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Aug. 13, 2008
College in California? Christians NEED NOT APPLY!
Aug. 8, 2008
Homeschool Victory in California!! PTL!!
Parents have the right to home school, state court says
Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
Friday, August 8, 2008
(08-08) 10:49 PDT LOS ANGELES - -- A state appeals court reversed itself today and ruled that parents in California have the right to home school their children even if they lack a teaching credential.
The Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles had ruled Feb. 28 that the state's compulsory education law requires parents to send their children to a full-time public or private school or have them taught by credentialed tutors at home. The ruling caused an uproar among home-schooling advocates and could have made truants out of an estimated 166,000 children in California who are taught at home by their parents.
After hearing from an array of objectors that included state education officials and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the court agreed to reconsider the case and issued a new ruling today that reached the opposite conclusion: State law allows home schooling, although children can be required to attend school if they're being abused or neglected at home.
Although the compulsory-education law hasn't changed since 1929, some alter laws "demonstrate an apparent acceptance by the Legislature that home-schooling is taking place in California, with home schools allowed as private schools," Justice H. Walter Croskey, author of the earlier ruling, wrote in today's 3-0 decision.
"Recent statutes indicate that the Legislature is aware that some parents in California home school their children by declaring their homes to be private schools," Croskey said. He said one of those laws, a 1998 measure exempting parents from fingerprinting requirements imposed on private school employees, indicated "a legislative approval of home-schooling."
Because the 1929 law itself did not explicitly allow or prohibit home schooling, Croskey said, the court should interpret it consistently with the Legislature's current understanding, along with the views of state government and education officials.
He said such an interpretation also allows the court to avoid deciding "difficult constitutional questions" about parents' rights to exempt their children from compulsory-schooling laws. The previous ruling found that no such right exists.
The court ordered a Los Angeles County juvenile judge to reconsider the case of a Lynwood family that has educated their eight children at home, with the mother, who has an 11th-grade education and no teaching credential, acting as the teacher.
The judge initially concluded that the parents had an absolute right to home school their children. The court said today that the right to home school is not absolute, and told the judge to decide whether to send two of the younger children to school in light of the father's history of child abuse.
The case is Jonathan L. vs. Superior Court, B192878.
The ruling is available at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B192878.PDF.
E-mail Bob Egelko at begeelko@sfchronicle.com.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/08/BAE5127NLJ.DTL |
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Aug. 7, 2008
Ohio Board of Education Public Comment Period Ending Soon!
This is the last call for action for public comment about the Home Education review process. The State Board of Education public comment site will only be available through August 8, 2008.
If you have not already done so, please log on to the site to provide feedback about the current regulation review process. The most important message the board needs to receive is very simple - The state regulations have served us well. There is no need to make any changes.
Pleas e provide the feedback in your own words. Here is the direct link. When you register, select "parent" (or other appropriate name):
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDefaultPage.aspx?page=255
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Aug. 6, 2008
Do You Ask God?
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James 4:2 & 3 – “You want something but don’t get it…You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.”
“Boy, I sure do wish I could get that new science book for next year – if only we had the money”…”Oh, if only my girls will marry a godly man…”…”Wouldn’t it be great if only...if only…if only…if only…”
I have come to a realization – after being a Christian for “ONLY” 26 years! – that I am settling. I am settling for the mediocre, the mundane, the “good enoughs.” I’ve had it with settling!
Now, don’t get me wrong…I am NOT a “name it, claim it” person. If the Lord’s will is “no,” then “no” it is. But it has come to my own attention that I’ve been praying for, and believing in answers to prayer for everyone else but myself and my home. Isn’t that craziness?! Why is it that I seem to think that my prayers are for everyone else in my life but me and mine?! I know…crazy.
And the really nutty thing is, I’ve SEEN God answer my prayers over and over and over again in the last 26 years of my walk with Him – when my husband was laid off for 7 months and we couldn’t afford new curriculum, I was asked to review products and – lo and behold – wouldn’t you just know it, EVERYTHING I was asked to review “just happened” to be items that we needed for our school year! Huh. Did I ask? Yes. Did I receive? “The grace of our Lord was poured out on me ABUNDANTLY, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” (1 Tim. 1:4) Like you, I’ve prayed for and watched people get healed, accept Jesus as their Savior; seen my girls accomplish wonderful things…Huh. Did I ask? Yes. Did I receive? Abundantly!
But there are other times when I knowingly don’t ask. What’s wrong with me? I KNOW that the Lord wants me to ask, why don’t I? Now, I’m not saying that I don’t believe that the Lord will answer my prayers, I KNOW that He does answer…it just seems that I pray for the “bigger things” for others and not myself or my family. I used to, what happened? I’m SO sorry Lord, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24)
As I said, I’m NOT a “name it, claim it” person – but what have I missed because I have not asked? I certainly know that if I should pray for something that’s not in the Lord’s will, or is for selfish use, that the Lord will graciously say “no.” I welcome that. But WHAT have I MISSED? I’m willing to find out. I’m willing to once again be the prayer warrior that I used to be! I’m willing to ask and watch EXPECTANTLY for His loving answer – even if it’s “no.” I’m willing to watch my family once again blossom under His umbrella of blessing.
Won’t you join me?
Blessings, Kim Wolf<>< |
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Aug. 5, 2008
FOR ALL LOCAL HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
In and around Miami County-
McCheo NEWS-
We have been BUSY getting ready for the new school year. For all of you local people, August 16th is the Miami County Christian Home Educators picnic. Shelter 5 at the Community Park in Troy. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
You should plan on coming to the first McCheo meeting for the year. That meeting will be September 16th at 7 pm in Troy. (at the Troy Christian Church on 55) We will have Stacy Warner come and speak about Crown Financial Ministries. We have other great things planned for this year, including a spelling bee and an arts festival! You don't want to miss out!!! :-)
COMMUNITY CO-OP News-
August 26th is another planning meeting for Community Co-op, with our co-op classes starting on September 4th at 9 am sharp, lol. I am so excited about co-op starting again!!! If you want more info, e-mail me or go to www.homeschoolblogger.com/communitycoop
We have 3 field trips on the schedule already!!! September 9th, at Englewood Metropark, we are going to do a creek study. We are limited to 20 children, so please e-mail me to be put on the list. I will put up a notice when that list is full.
Also, Spetember 26th we have an interactive classroom experience at Carriage Hill Farm. We will have a lesson in an old fashioned schoolroom and go on a farm tour. This is only for the 1st-4th grade children, and I am taking sign-ups now as well.
October 14th we have a discovery walk at the Englewood metropark. This is for all ages, but, again, is limited to 20 students.
If you are in Miami County and are needing help to get started homeschooling, or you run into any issues with a local school district, do not hesitate to call me. My number is 829-8294. Also, if you do not belong to a support group and/or co-op, feel free to contact me. McCheo and Community Co-op always welcomes new members!!!
I am so excited about all that is going on!!! I look forward to seeing you all soon!!!
~Stephanie Ruby |
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Aug. 4, 2008
Almost Time for YMCA Gym!
Just to let you know that I found out when the Tipp/Troy YMCA's gym will begin this fall. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 9th, 2008! Once again we will meet at gym from 1-3p.m. and the cost is a mere $3.00 per pupil/max $7.00 per family...OR...$1.00 per member pupil.
The 1st gym day is FREE!!!
Spread the word! See you there.
Blessings, Kim Wolf<>< |
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Jul. 30, 2008
Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser for the Times Family!!
Hey everybody!
Here's a great way to have fun and help the Times family all at the same time!!
The Times' church - Laura Christian Church - is having an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 2 from 4-7 p.m. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE FAMILY!! The church is at 1 S. Main St., Laura.
So, let's chuck the diets for a day and show one of our own how much we care for each other! 
Pass it on!!
Blessings, Kim Wolf<>< |
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Jul. 29, 2008
The Blessing of a Homeschool Dad
I believe it was Clarence, the angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life” who said, “Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?” Not exactly Scripture, but oh, how true.
A wonderful homeschool family in our area is facing the loss of their homeschool dad and husband. He was tragically killed last week when a car pulled out on him as he was motorcycling on his way to work.
Occurrences such as the loss of a homeschool parent or, as in our own case, the coming of our final year of actively homeschooling, gives me a reason to be so thankful for the choice we have made to homeschool…
In most homeschool homes dads serve in the roles of Principal/Superintendent, Banker and Supreme Court Judge. And some, if they are lucky enough and their schedule allows, even help mom in the role of Teacher.
I think of our friends and how their dad was able to help homeschool them through part of the day because he worked second shift. He was able to teach his children that even work could be fun. While mom took care of most of the academics, those kids learned about gardening, bee keeping, fixing cars and flying remote controlled airplanes, even playing the guitar from their dad. If his children had been away at school all day for more than 9 months of the year – while he was home during the day without them and then gone from home in the evening – those kids would barely know their dad. And worse, he would barely know them. But instead, they have hundreds of great memories and learning experiences that include their dad. Their homeschool dad.
Yes, mom is usually the one who does the bulk, if not all, of the teaching; but homeschool dads are the ties that bind. They are the backbone, the support system of the home. How many days is it that our husbands trudge off to work, leaving their family behind when what they would really like to do is to stay home with the ones they love? The ones who love them. They would love to come with us on our next field trip or sit as the subject of his little girl’s first portrait or help that boy who looks just like him learn his fractions.
I know Father’s Day is past, but how about designating a day in the near future as your own family’s “Homeschool Father’s Day”?! Thank him for working so hard so that his family can stay at home for school to be taught by the people who love them the most, to learn in peace and safety. Thank him for forking over the money every summer so that your family can buy the best in curriculum, magazines, educational games and learning resources. Thank him for being the one who works so hard so that your family can go on those great vacations…and when you go on those vacations, try to make it simply outstanding for Dad.
Homeschool dads…aren’t we blessed to have them?
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<>< |
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Jul. 28, 2008
Donations for the Times Family
If you would like to make a donation for LaNelle Times and the children, you may do so at Huntington National Bank locations in both Brookville and West Milton.
KW<>< |
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Jul. 26, 2008
Funeral Arrangements for Forrest Times
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News Death Notice
TIMES, Forrest James Age 38, of Brookville, passed away Thursday July 24, 2008. He was born November 28, 1969, in Dayton, OH, to James and Kathy Times- Miamisburg. He is also survived by his best friend and loving wife Lanelle Kay (Pierce) Times; sons Jacob Forrest and Zachary James; daughter Kaylan Nell Times- Brookville; brother Douglas Robert Times- Miamisburg; grandparents James L. Times- Miamisburg, Charles V. & Kathryn Pate- Miamisburg, Helen Beaver- Columbus; mother-in-law and father-in-law Linda May (Beaver) Pierce & Larry Dean Pierce. He graduated from Miamisburg High School in 1988 and worked as an aircraft mechanic for Stevens Aviation. He was a Deacon & usher at Laura Christian Church and enjoyed bee keeping, gardening, playing guitar, R/C planes, riding his motorcycle, and home-schooling his sons and daughter. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law and best friend. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 28, at Laura Christian Church, 1 S. Main St.- Laura. Pastor Curt Duncan will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Sunday at Laura Christian Church. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Deacons Fund or Memorial Fund at Laura Christian Church. Arrangements by The Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami Street, West Milton.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 7/26/2008 |
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Jul. 25, 2008
Prayers for McCHEO Homeschool Family
Jul. 24, 2008
Staples Teacher Appreciation Day!!
DO NOT MISS the annual Staples Teacher Appreciation Day!!
YES! Homeschoolers CAN get the Staples Teacher Rewards card/key tag!!
So, take advantage of it! I try to go every year. Go early because the gifts only go to the 1st 200 teachers!
This year's Teacher Apprection Day will be at the TROY STAPLES on AUGUST 16th, 2008!!!
DON'T MISS IT!
Blessings, Kim Wolf<>< |
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Jul. 24, 2008
Amish French Toast
| Here is a family favorite I thought I would share w/you. Our family has had the pleasure of going to Holmes County ~ the largest Amish settlement in the world ~ a few times. Once my husband and I enjoyed the most wonderful long weekend at an Bed & Breakfast there. The husband had grown up Amish but left them to marry. Their B&B was built by his Amish family members and looks just like an incredible Amish home. The difference being that the whole 1st floor is made up of lovely, themed guest rooms (we stayed in Grandpa's Room) w/a good 1/3 of the 1st floor being a HUGE country kitchen and a wonderful country gathering room w/several tables and chairs (for those incredible breakfasts and freshly made pie in the evening!) and a relaxing living-area w/a fireplace, piano and comfy couch and chairs. There is also a wrap-around porch. The family that funs the B&B has the entire upstairs as their own "house." That, of course, is a private area. It's been a while since we've been there, if you're interested, I believe it's called Miller Haus. It sets on the highest knoll of Holmes County.
Anyway...one of our incredible breakfasts while there was Amish French Toast! I have made this from-time-to-time ever since! If you try this, you will be in food heaven! Let me know how you LOVE it!
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
Amish French Toast
eggs
milk
butter
bread
syrup
powdered sugar
~Mix w/fork 2 eggs and enough milk to cover (this you will do as necessary for each slice of bread)
~Melt butter into med/hot skillet (do this for each serving. IF you MUST use margarine, use one that is non-hydrogenated like Earth Balance – I have to do this for one of my girls)
~Crack egg into skillet
~IMMEDIATELY soak a slice of bread in the egg/milk mixture and lay on top of the egg in the skillet; fry for about a minute or so until bottom egg is cooked through.
~Flip egg and bread – together – and let bread toast on other side.
~You MAY need to flip over on each side again until egg is fried to your satisfaction.
~Move egg/toast to a plate and top w/syrup and powdered sugar.
~ENJOY!!!!!!!!!
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