Jim Krumel: What’s love got to do with it? Plenty
Jim Krumel
If you’ve been married more than seven years, congratulations. You’ve beaten the odds.
That’s the average length of a first marriage in the United States, according to statistics that popped up on the ol’ computer from LawInfo.com, a Web site that’s full of information regarding the state of marriage today.
And did you notice? It’s talking “first marriage.”
More than half of today’s marriages end in divorce, the Web site said. Most people do give wedded life a second chance, but even then, the road to happiness is sprinkled with potholes. Second-timers stay married only 40 percent of the time. For those who give it a third shot, only 27% avoid strike three.
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honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Lawrence achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four
requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community
forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation, according to information provided by the township.
It is Lawrence Township’s 25th year participating in the program.
“We are extremely proud to be a successful participant in this important program. Preserving the character and nature of our community by having an effective tree management program is a responsibility that we take seriously, and will continue for years to come,” Mayor James Kownacki said in the statement.
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