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THE NEW TANNER10THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010 Single Dads excellOne of the more noteworthy societ-parent homes were an anomaly during One of the common misconceptions about sin-al shifts in the second half of the 20th the first half of the 1900s, by the turn gle-parent homes is that they all are headed by century was the growing number of of the century the percentage of single-women, but studies show 16 percent of single single-parent families. Whereas single-parent homes had grown substantially.parents are fathersFor those households, Fathers Day bears extra-ordinary signifi cance. Initially proposed in 1909 ACTON, BRUCE TRAIL, GEORGETOWN, GLEN WILLIAMS, LIMEHOUSE, NORVALby Mrs. John B. Dodd, Fathers Day was ac-tually rooted in Dodds own single-parent home. Dodds father, William Smart, was a Civil War veteran widowed when his wife died in childbirth in Washington state. Left to raise his six children on his own, Smarts perseverance and selfl ess-ness eventually became the root of what is now Fathers Day.Although many assume Fathers Day is a North American tradition, days honoring fathers are actually held all across the globe. In Canada, it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June, but however, global celebrations take place through-out the year.June 19-20, 2010 www.bigdaddyfestival.caCome and celebrate the signi cant man in your life! Activities for all types of Dads including the sporty, out-door, arty, car bu , handyman, epicurean, competitive, young, less young and fun-loving ones!Sponsored by the Town of Halton Hills???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????The perfect gift?????????????????????????????????????????????????Fathers Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in 52 countries around the world. Elsewhere it is celebrated on other days of the year. Originally, Fathers Day was met with laughter and satire. It was thought to be just another hokey Hallmark holiday to fi ll up the ?? calendar. Although the concept was initiated in 1910, ?it was not until 1972 that Fathers Day became an of- # # ! # # * # $ # # # * # #fi cial holiday. $ # " # # # # # # # # % #The holiday is celebrated in many ways, most trad- #itionally with gifts for Dad, time spent with the family, ! # # # # # # # # # # #and rest and relaxation for fathers everywhere. What ! # # # # # & , # ! # ) # - # , # ! # # #gifts are ideal for the fi rst-time dad? Here are some # # # # # # " # # # # #ideas: ? % A T-shirt with the babys picture on it so he can brag ?about his pride and joy.? A diaper changing survival kit, complete with rubber # # # # - / # + # # #gloves and nose clip. # & . # # # # # # A new digital camera so that he can snap tons of pictures of his son or daughter. # ! # A day out with the guys, golfi ng or doing whatever ( # # # " # # % #it is Dad likes to do. Every dad can use a break from ????????????????????????????????????a new infant.??????????????????????????