August 24 , 2023 The Beacon • 5

By Josie Sellers

The thought of a new school year made Charli Valentine nervous , and she couldn ’ t help but wonder if other kids felt the same way .

Valentine decided to help kids find a way to deal with their nerves by creating don ’ t worry stones .

“ I like crafts , and I ’ ll probably take one of these to school too ,” she said . “ It makes me feel happy to help people .”

The don ’ t worry stones are made of clay and have a thumb imprint on them to rub when the owner gets worried .

“ It gives them a way to focus their nerves ,” Valentine ’ s mom Bee said . “ She did different sizes for older kids to use too , and there are different colors .”

The stones can be picked up at Sixth Street

Tattoo . Valentine only asks for donations to contribute to supplies .

“ Hopefully , it will help kids not feel alone ,” her mom said .

Each stone comes with

Josie Sellers

Charli Valentine created don ’ t worry stones to help with backto-school nerves . a card that says , “ Keep me near , squeeze me tight . I ’ m your don ’ t worry stone . I ’ ll be here day or night .”

Valentine is a fifthgrader at Coshocton Elementary School .

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Saturday , September 2 , 2023

Killbuck Museum will be featuring Claude Ruston Baker ’ s artwork both days