Mom of the Year honored for patience, selflessness (source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette)

Friends and family members of Jennie Arter never see her take pity on herself. Instead, she takes pride in her accomplishments, her job and — most importantly — her family. The Lancaster mom’s positive outlook on life put her above the rest in this year’s Fairfield County Mom of the Year contest, which takes place each year at the Fairfield County Fair. Arter has spent much of her time caring for her 14-year-old daughter, Bethie, a student at Forest Rose School, which provides an education to those with multiple handicaps. It is run through the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Click here to read full story.