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Great Dayton Flood March 1913

We are approaching the 100th anniversary of one of the most defining chapters in Dayton's history, the famous flood of 1913. HBA wants to help the children of Dayton understand how this event contributed to the character of the city's community as united, persevering and inspired. Our literary division, Children's Historical Publishing, is preparing the learning-activity book, "Water, Water, Everywhere," in tribute to the 100th anniversary. Please join us in achieving our goal of printing 10,000 books to distribute to the schools in five of the counties where the flood took place.

During March of 1913, over nine inches of rain fell on the land of the Miami Valley, already saturated with melted snow and previous rainfall.

On March 25, 1913, after four days of rain, the river finally overflowed the protecting levees. With ever increasing speed, the freezing waters of the Great Miami River began filling the streets of cities from Piqua to Hamilton, rising to 12 feet deep and more. Soon, the murky river water was traveling at 25 miles per hour, carrying with it everything in its path.

It took three days for the waters to recede and years for the Miami Valley to completely recover.

In the days that followed, the citizens and businesses of Dayton took on the task of raising $2 million dollars for the best engineers to design a plan to prevent future floods. After the construction of five dams and 55 miles of levee and the creation of the Miami Conservancy, the city has benefited ever since from that generation's generosity. Join us in acting with the same appreciation for the city we call home.

Our learning-activity book series and teacher guides have been endorsed by teachers statewide and approved by the Ohio Board of Education. Through donors like you, we have provided more than 350,000 books to students. Please contribute to our goal of delivering 10,000 books to students with your corporate donation of $500 per page.

In gratitude for your organization's donation, we will:
* Prominently add your organization's name and/or logo to our list of sponsors in the book
* Arrange for press opportunities with local school's and media outlets
* Place the book with your organization's name in schools, museums, bookstores and homes throughout the five counties

Tax-deductible donations are accepted by mail at
Home Based Arts
2626 Delaine Ave.
Dayton, OH 45419 or click on the DONATE button below.

Thank you,
Joyce Reid Kasprzak, Executive Director
jrk@woh.rr.com or 937.643.0502

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FEATURED

Home Based Arts USA began in 1994 with the mission of creating education programs and products to enrich the lives of children, especially minority and at-risk youth. The focus of the organization has always been to increase children's investment in their community by making them aware of the rich and valuable history of Dayton and the Miami Valley. The work of HBA can be seen in such places as your local bookstore to museums nationwide. The President of the United States and dignitaries from around the world have witnessed our achievements.

Our current programs are the development of Learning Activity Books and music that are of historical and cultural in nature to serve as both a learning tool and to help bridge the gap in social issues.

Please donate to make a difference—help a kid in need learn by reading.

Children’s Historical Publishing division is continually developing new LABs—Learning Activity Books and proudly displays these on our web site.

Focusing on special topic studies for elementary and middle school students, these books and teaching guides are designed to help bridge the gap on topics that do not have in-depth curriculum coverage.

All topics include learning and activities that will help develop student's knowledge based on age appropriate benchmarks.

The kids think they're coloring books and games-- teachers and parents love the word games, writing activity and essay contest.

Grades 1-7 depending on the title.

Curriculum Guides for teachers are offered free available as a download from this site.

All books are printed on high quality real paper-- not newsprint.

By increasing the knowledge and awareness level in areas of local, state, and national history, we believe that enriched self-awareness and strengthened character will be the results for our youth and for our community.

If you believe in education and year-end tax savings consider making a donation to help us continue creating educational and enrichment materials for children. We at the Children’s Historical Publishing division of Home Based Arts USA are very proud of our outreach and being able to supply elementary students across the nation with more than 250, 000 books. Thank you for your friendship and support. See letter.

As we launch our new web site in 2008 we acknowledge the support, work, dedication and creativity of our Webmaster Dan at Spiritual Gifts Website Design.

All the kids, teachers and parents
thank you Dan!

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