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Writing a check at your kitchen table is just fine.  Attending an auction builds a community and relationships are what sustains a non-profit.   It also allows those who want to help support the organization do so without writing the check.  Everyone's role is important.

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Amen, Reverend!

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I live in the FVRL district but work in Hood River.  I'm one of those folks who never dreamed their measure would fail.  For me, the library is Disneyland, church, and school all rolled into one.  When I first moved here, I was thrilled to learn they would mail me books to my rural farm!  Hood River's story has spurred me on to work for the FVRL August measure.

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My grandsons (7 and 9) just spent last week on our farm during spring break.  We cut back on their tv time drastically after watching a few morning shows with them.  I had a hard time with the violence, language, and values reflected in most of the shows.  Sad, since I believe the original vision for television was education.  They're learning things but not the values we want for them.  We also took them to the movie Diary of a Whimpy Kid and I wouldn't recommend any child see that movie as everyone is a bully and also didn't reflect any of our family values.  I love movies but this trend concerns me.  Get out the books and read aloud - lots more fun!

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All of us are overwhelmed by too much media, not just kids.  It feels more natural for kids because they've grown up with so much technology.  The best thing older generations can do for the younger generation is to accept the reality of kids growing up today and share the joys of a lower tech life with those same kids to help us all achieve some balance.  Quiet moments without technology are golden but take some getting used to in a fast-paced, multimedia world.  Adults can lead by example.

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