In the series, âSorry I gave birth I disappeared but now Iâm backâ, Hungarian photographer Andi Galdi Vinko reflects on maternity starting with her own personal experience. Her work combines images of pregnant women - mostly friends - portraits of their partners with their firstborn, exhausted women in the act of breastfeeding, children in their first years and photographs of transforming female bodies. The aim is to show, as truthfully as possible, the disruptions brought about by the birth of a baby, especially to the life of the mother. The pain experienced during delivery is only a prelude of what awaits a family and particularly a mom.
I was close to dying - Gateshead dad tells of moment family saved his life
The Pearce family, from Gateshead, had been about to go on holiday when dad Craig fell ill in the bath and had to be resuscitated
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Dec 30, 2020
GRAND FORKS – A Minot athlete and a coach have been recognized for outstanding achievements by Special Olympics North Dakota.
Brooke Vanzomeren, Minot, received the Female Athlete of the Year award. She has been involved with Special Olympics for at least 13 years.
Vanzomeren competes in bowling, snowshoeing and track and field. She is a member of the Special Olympics ND Health Messenger team, a role she takes seriously. She often posts her fitness activities to the Health Messenger community Facebook page. She also helps to promote the Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) program by speaking to groups and organizations. Her positive outlook and constant readiness for a challenge contributed to the decision to award the honor.
The winners of the Salem Chamber of Commerce Christmas light contest have been announced.
The first-place award and $500 went to Tony and Kay Smith for their residence located at 536 West Church Street.
Second place and $300 went to Jeremy and Melanie Stone for their residence located at 235 Circle High Drive.
Third place and $100 went to Valerie Fowler and Ray Hollis, whose address was not listed on the chamber’s Facebook post.
The drawing for $100 among all the entries went to Josh and Hannah Watson. Their residence is located at 450 South Main Street.
The business division award went to Groovy Little Flower Shop.