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Angela Rackley is the new center director at The Gary Job Corps Center, the largest of all the centers in the United States.
Photo by the Gary Job Corps Center

Gary Job Corps welcomes new director

The new center director for the Gary Job Corps Center in San Marcos, brings to the position experience and expertise gained through years working with young people and as an administrator.

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Pictured is San Marcos' Michael Douglas-Smith, owner of Douglas-Smith Soap.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

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Spencer Zamora is with Succulent Native, a female-owned and operated business.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

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Customers participate in a potting succulents workshop at the grand opening of the new Ashley Furniture Store in San Marcos.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

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Flower Bar founder Jaime Sandborn greets customers.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West

New businesses have space at furniture store grand opening

Recently, the Ashley Furniture Store, located at 850 Barnes Drive in the Stonecreek Crossing Shopping Center, opened with fanfare and activities. The new store takes on the old footprint of the former Bealls. Inside, store management extended an opportunity for other businesses to have pop up stands throughout. For new shoppers, there was also a DJ, and employees were handing out promotional cards and other grand opening items.

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With school starting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, the San Marcos Consolidated ISD celebrated Diamond Line is well into its practice sessions in anticipation of a full year of events and competitions. The Diamond Line held a week-long Junior Dance Camp in June with performances to Princess and the Frog, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and I Love Rock ‘N Roll. The members participated in training and learning new skills. Left, the SMCISD High School Diamond Line participates in a summer rehearsal prior to the beginning of a new school year.
Photo by SMCISD

Diamond Line steps into new year

Diamond Line steps into new year

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A condition like ADHD can compromise a child’s ability to excel in the classroom.

The basics of ADHD

ADHD is common in both the United States and Canada. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that ADHD affects between 4 and 12 percent of school-aged children, while the Center for ADHD Awareness, Canada indicates between 5 and 7 percent of Canadian youngsters have the condition. Such figures are disconcerting, particularly when considering the adverse effects of ADHD on academic performance. In fact, a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that ADHD was associated with substantially lower performance in school independent of socioeconomic background factors.

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Moe Johnson Running with Moe

Stretching tips for runners

Runners getting ready for a run often take a few moments to stretch out the muscles of the leg to prevent a possible muscle strain. The most frequently seen stretches include leaning against a wall with the feet flat on the ground to stretch the calf muscles.

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No matter what anyone says, the capital of Belgium is not waffle.
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Waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Few people can resist the appeal of waffles. They’re tasty in the morning for breakfast, and equally at home in the afternoons or evening with chicken or ice cream accompanying them. Indeed, few foods can be enjoyed any time of day as easily as waffles.

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Danny White pulls his parachute, as he flies over the Great Pyramids of Giza. White, from San Marcos, will compete at the World Championships in the Czech Republic in the Wingsuit Flying competition.
Photo submitted by Danny White

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Danny White poses with his newly won 2nd Place medal. White will compete at the World Championships in late August.
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San Marcos native is set to compete in Wingsuit Flying at World Championships

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