August 2006 Articles

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Bill Gaither: The Gospel of Giving

by Beverly Keel

Bill Gaither built his Christian music career on generosity

Appeared In the 8/27/2006 issue

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Lucy Lawless, Vincent D'Onofrio, Marshall Seese and Heather Tesch, Billy Ray Cyrus

Appeared In the 8/27/2006 issue

Emily Weinberger Orchestrates a Musical Gift

by Sheryl Kayne

When 13-year-old Emily Weinberger took the stage during a performance with the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra (GNOYO) in June 2006, she received a hero's welcome.

Appeared In the 8/27/2006 issue

Garden Design Basics

by Kathy LaLiberte

Designing your garden can be an opportunity to express yourself. The hardest part is trusting your intuition and allowing yourself to experiment as you create your own unique design.

Appeared In the 8/27/2006 issue

Snacking Right

Appeared In the 8/27/2006 issue

Cornfield Craze

by Marti Attoun

Farm mazes grow into family fun

Appeared In the 8/20/2006 issue

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Cheryl Ladd, Telly Savalas, Ice-T, Henry Cho

Appeared In the 8/20/2006 issue

Cream Cheese Cupcakes

by Wilma Mahon

Appeared In the 8/20/2006 issue

Dan Eoff Champions Chuck Wagon Racing

by Margaret Dornaus

Championing the Chuck Wagon Races

Appeared In the 8/20/2006 issue

Brett Bodine Sets the NASCAR Pace

by Richard McVey

After 18 years as a NASCAR Cup series driver, Brett Bodine hung up his race suit in 2003 and now serves as the official pace car driver for the NEXTEL Cup series.

Appeared In the 8/20/2006 issue

After-School Snack Attack

Cookbook author Holly Clegg shares six helpful recipes for hungry kids

Appeared In the 8/13/2006 issue

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George Clooney, All in the Family, Judith Light, Donovan, Harlem Globetrotters

Appeared In the 8/13/2006 issue

The Steven Curtis Chapman family supports adoption

by Katie Dodd

It was a song in the heart of Chapman's oldest daughter, Emily, that inspired Steven and wife Mary Beth to adopt three daughters from China and to start a foundation to help other families adopt.

Appeared In the 8/13/2006 issue

Gearing Up for School

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Appeared In the 8/13/2006 issue

Bettye's Best Banana Bread

by Bettye Bruner

Appeared In the 8/13/2006 issue

Valuable Lessons

by Marti Attoun

Volunteers are a key ingredient to success in school.