Published September 17, 2012, 12:00 AM

Ruth Bossingham


(John M. Steiner / The Sun)

Ruth Bossingham, 67, stands Friday in the backyard of her Jamestown home and reflects on her 42 years as a home day care provider. Bossingham retired two weeks ago after taking care of 432 children over her career beginning in 1970.

Read the article: Four decades of care: Bossingham retires from day care after 42 years