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It was “the day before,” the day before the wedding of my niece Rhoda. Rhoda has five brothers but no sisters. Her three oldest brothers are married. She grew up learning to work hard. Her parents, Nathan and Anna, have a fruit orchard and thousands of strawberry plants. Plus, they raise chickens, so it was only fitting to have chicken on the menu for the wedding! Chicken is a popular meat for Amish weddings in this era.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) or providers are the backbone to the developmental disabilities (DD) service system. They are a critical piece, and without them, people with DD go without services that they need.

Every summer for 11 years, my office has partnered with local companies and organizations across Ohio to host summer manufacturing camps for fourth- through eighth-graders. This summer, we will host at least 36 camps across 26 counties.

By David Lindeman

Since the US. Supreme Court decided on June 24, 2022, that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, the country has been in an uproar with threats, confusion, fear, and other words that could be used to describe myriad feelings.

I serve on two of the least partisan committees– the Agriculture Committee and the Veterans Affairs Committee. It’s not a coincidence that those committees are also two of the most productive.

After an exciting and successful Special Olympics basketball season, Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) staff and volunteers are looking forward to our upcoming track and field event. Practices are underway to prepare Special Olympics athletes for a fun and competitive event.

Dear Dietitian,

Prescription drugs are some of the most overpriced goods that families are forced to pay for each month. Americans pay more than three times what people in other countries pay for the same medication, while pharmaceutical companies rake in huge profits.

By John North