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Elkhart ISD planning abstinence program
Elkhart Independent School District will begin teaching sexual health to all students enrolled in 8th and 9th grade. School administrators have chosen an abstinence curriculum, Scott & White Worth the Wait®.
It is a 10-session curriculum for 8th graders and an eight-session curriculum for 9th graders. It is based on the medical and legal facts regarding teen sexual activity which teaches abstinence as the healthiest choice for teens. This program takes a conservative approach to sex education.
Living Alternatives Pregnancy Help Center, a nonprofit organization in our community, will be teaching the material. They will conduct a parent meeting concerning this curriculum at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Elkhart ISD Cafeteria. Please attend this meeting to find out more and ask questions.
Students in the 9th grade will participate in the program beginning Oct. 19. Students in the 8th grade will participate in the program after the high school students complete their lesson cycle. EISD anticipates the 8th grade sessions to start Nov. 17.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the Worth the Wait® curriculum, please contact your campus counselor. She has “opt out” forms available (these are coming home with students as well). If you have any questions about this program, contact Dr. Debbie Taylor, Special Programs Director, at 903-764-8565.
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Danini finds home for restaurant in Palestine
When Elias Danini drove through Palestine and saw the building for sale in the Palestine Plaza, he knew it would make the perfect place for a new Mexican restaurant.
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Man pleads not guilty to robberies
A 17-year-old Palestine man charged in connection with a pair of convenience store robberies this past fall has pled not guilty to the charges, while a second suspect in the same offense has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.
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Authorities still seek burglary suspect
Anderson County sheriff’s authorities continue to seek one suspect in the Thanksgiving theft of a 1-ton generator near Neches, according to Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor.
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Wings of Freedom Tour coming to Palestine
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City council to meet Monday
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'Smallest Gospel Singer' coming to Elkhart Sunday, Feb. 7
Lowell Mason has been called the World's Smallest Gospel Singer because of his unique height of only 46 inches. His voice, however has no comparison to his size.
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Special meeting set Tuesday for VVA, AVVA
The Vietnam Veterans of America and the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Palestine Chapter 991 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at a special time this month.
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