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I received an interesting e-mail from my friend Craig, who has inspired several columns. It directed me to a website where I would learn how I could become a tree when I die. Of course I had to see what that was about.
It was an article touting the Bios Urn, a biodegradable container made from coconut shell, cellulose and peat. A tree seed could be placed inside where it would be covered and nourished by the departed's cremains. It was stated that, "You even have the choice to pick the type of plant you would like to become, depending on what kind of planting space you prefer." That got my brain spinning: would I rather return as a Live Oak or an Eastern Red Cedar?
While I was pondering that decision I happened upon another product called "Spiritree," a two-piece container that "transforms into a living memorial in the form of a tree." The Spíritree was reported to be "the only product in the market that connects the funeral tradition of commemoration with land preservation" and that, when used as directed, "will arrest CO2 indefinitely, thus having a truly negative carbon footprint."
Then I found a third option that was very appealing to the Virginian in me. Called Poetree, it is basically an earthenware pot encircled by a ceramic ring inscribed with the deceased's name and dates. Ashes and soil go into the "urn" and a baby boxwood tree is then planted in the mixture. The vendor states that this product is "a gorgeous idea that transforms the traditional 'static' view of death into something that is fluid and triumphantly hopeful."
I was almost sold until I noticed our newest dog, Leo, start to lift a leg beside one of our shrubs.
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ELKIN — With a unanimous vote and little fanfare, the Surry County Board of Commissioners passed an incentive package that economic development officials say can make a real difference for future workers.
The action came as the board met for its regular meeting at Elkin High School.
The package for the as-yet-unnamed company, called Project Shield, includes a cash grant of about $28,000 from the North Carolina Rural Center, with a local match of up to $5,000.
Mount Airy has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday on a proposal to offer up to $33,090 in incentives, which includes a $5,000 matching grant from the North Carolina Rural Center. In the city, commissioners there learned earlier this month another locality is also vying for the jobs.
"We're in competition," Mount Airy Community Development Coordinator Martin Collins told the city board of commissioners.
In return for the county and city incentives, the company is expected to invest about $1.5 million in Mount Airy to purchase equipment and upgrade an existing building, and create about 20 jobs over a five-year period.
"It's a local company, a metal working industry," said Surry County Economic Development Partnership President Todd Tucker Monday night to the Surry County Board of Commissioners. "We're in negotiations to expand their facility with another plant they operate outside of North Carolina."
During a hearing on the proposal, Tucker said the investment will improve both "the company and our community."
"This is a good project," he said. "We're always excited to welcome a new company to our area, but it's especially nice to help an existing company to expand and grow our own industry.
"The jobs this company will provide will be well-paying, skilled jobs, and this is a good, advanced manufacturing business to work for," Tucker added.
He said he foresees additional expansion if the package was approved.
"I believe this is just the first phase of greater and larger things to come," he said, noting the business already employs about 60 workers.
It was a sentiment echoed by Betty Ann Collins, president of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.
"After reading about this project in the media, what the county is being asked for is about a year's salary, for an investment of $1.5 million and the creation of 20 jobs," she said. "You can make a difference in the lives of 20 families tonight, a real difference."
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Two weeks ago Wando set a plan. Five wins, one by one.
Friday night at the Colonial Life Arena, the Warriors have a chance to capture that fifth win when they collide with the Hillcrest Rams for the Class 4A state championship.
It would be a monumental win to culminate an already historic season. The Warriors captured the school's first boys basketball Lower State title last Friday in Florence to earn the opportunity to play for the school's first state championship this Friday in Columbia.
"It's a big opportunity for us," Wando head coach David Eaton said. "It just shows how hard these guys have worked all year to get to this point."
Wando and Hillcrest have just eight losses between them this season. Two of Wando's losses came against national standouts in a Christmas tournament. Three of Hillcrest's came within a two-week span as they scrambled to replace an injured starting guard. Neither team has lost in the past four weeks.
Wando (24-4) defeated Beaufort, Lexington, Dutch Fork and Sumter in the playoffs by an average margin of 15 points per win. Hillcrest (25-4) beat Spartanburg, Dorman, Byrnes and Irmo by eight points per game, and has won its last three by three, six and two points.
Speed vs. size
Hillcrest plays a high-tempo style, pushing the ball up the floor at every opportunity to utilize their smaller, quicker guards. The Rams like to apply full-court 1-2-1-1 pressure but will often ease off if it's not forcing turnovers. Wando doesn't mind pushing the tempo but will have a decisive height advantage through all five starters Friday. The Warriors have a variety of defensive sets, but Eaton says he's comfortable with his team's man-on-man defense using its size and length against Hillcrest's speed.
Warriors center Matt Pegram's ability to control the paint could be a huge factor in the game's outcome. Pegram stands nearly 6 feet 10 inches (five inches taller than any Hillcrest starter) and has taken over quarters of games this season with his rebounding, shot blocking and scoring. Sumter's guards were able to lure Pegram into foul trouble in the Lower State title game, something Eaton and Pegram hope to avoid Friday.
"It's a weird matchup with our size and their quickness," Eaton said. "We've done a pretty good job of staying in front of quick guys and using our length to block shots this season.
"Pegram can score even when the other team is playing good defense and that really breaks the other team's back. We want to get him the ball, but besides scoring, he changes shots, starts our fast break and cleans up the lane for us. We need him out there."
Star power
Hillcrest starts and stops with junior guards Tyler Hooker and Randall Shaw. The two can combine for 40 points on any given night. Shaw is a 6-foot-2 all-state shooter who knocked down five threes in the Rams' Upper State title win. Hooker is a 5-foot-10 slashing point guard who likes to attack the rim and get to the line. Both love to move off screens. As one Class 4A Region I coach put it, "If you can slow Shaw and Hooker, you probably win the game."
Wando counters with all-state sophomore forward Jamez Rogers. At 6 foot 4, Rogers can shoot from outside, drive to the rim and is excellent under the boards. He's one of Wando's best at creating his own looks. Against Sumter, he was limited to four first-half points but quickly heated up with 11 in the second half, including a clutch 3-pointer in the fourth quarter.
Rams head coach Reggie Choplin doesn't typically go too far into his bench, while Eaton can cycle players and lose little. Hillcrest plays six or seven but has several viable shooters. Wando had eight players score in the Lower State title game and played 10.
Starting forward Darius White is the X-factor for Hillcrest with his double-double ability. White is Hillcrest's tallest starter at 6 foot 4 and its only true post presence. He rebounds well and can score (14 points against Irmo) but isn't counted on to create a lot of his own opportunities.
Warriors starting point guard Amp Moore is a handful for defenders at 6 foot 4 with his speed and shooting ability. Starters Andrew Glover and Taylor Majewski are both long-range threats who can rebound and make Wando nearly unstoppable if both are hitting from outside. Trevor Behrens is a spark plug point guard off the bench and Jack DeLongchamps is a slender but solid post presence.
"Our guys are enjoying the moment right now," Eaton said. "We want our guys to go in there and look at the crowd and soak it up a little bit. We want them to enjoy themselves and enjoy playing there. And then after the game is over, enjoy the win."
Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, ages 5 and under are free, and only SCHSL passes will be accepted. The game will be broadcast locally on 98.9 FM ESPN and streamed lived at www.nfhsnetwork.com.
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The 20-year-old is using a contract release clause to switch to the Allianz-Arena before the start of next season. In return, Dortmund will receive a transfer fee in the region of 37million Euros.
Hummels said: "It's a real blow. Mario (Gotze) is already among the ten best players in the world.
"Therefore it was a shock. I almost did not sleep the night I got to know about this. When (Shinji) Kagawa left or if (Robert) Lewandowski moves on I am able to see reasons.
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MUD FORK — Steven Lacek, Assistant Professor at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College recently received the 2012 Outstanding Contributor Award presented by the West Virginia Community College Association during a state conference held at Canaan Valley.
This award is given to employees representing each community college who have made a substantial contribution and significant impact on the operations of their institution.
Lacek began his career at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in the fall of 1997 as a part time lab manager on the Wyoming Campus. After several semesters he left the state but returned in 2004 as an Instructional Specialist for the Transitional Studies Department eventually leading to his current position.
Lacek has recently assumed a leadership role as the Co-Coordinator of Southern's Self Study for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission.
"Since joining our faculty he has proven to be an excellent educator and wonderful asset to our college," said First Lady/President Joanne Jaeger Tomblin.
He has been generous with his time serving on numerous committees at Southern. Lacek is past Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate, Co-Chair Southern Enrollment Management Advising Sub Committee, Chair Southern Assessment Committee and was recently named Faculty of the Month.
Lacek was the 2011 recipient of the Savas-Kostas Outstanding Faculty Award for Excellence. The Savas-Kostas Award for Excellence is presented annually to honor outstanding faculty members of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College who have made significant contributions to the College, community, or to improve education in southern West Virginia. Evidence of qualities befitting a recipient of the Savas-Kostas Award for Excellence includes integrity, professionalism, selflessness, commitment, and cooperation.
He was also selected to be a participant in the President's Future Leaders' Academy.
He is a member of the National Association of Developmental Educators and serves on the WVCTCS Developmental Education Task Force Sub Committee on Assessment.
Lacek states that he strives to make learning 'fun and take the mystery out of mathematics '. He encourages students to go further in their education beyond their immediate goal.
"Steve Lacek has demonstrated a passion for connecting with students as a teacher and mentor," added Tomblin.
Lacek earned his bachelor's degree in Education with a concentration in Mathematics from Concord University and Master of Arts in Mathematics from Marshall University.
He resides in Beckley with his wife, Josie, and son, Jude.
Tomblin commends Lacek's selection, "Steve has embraced the definition of college educator and is an extraordinary asset to Southern. He is certainly deserving of this honor."
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when we go on "missions" are we there to convert or to love on people.i keep thinking what jesus did; heal the sick ,feed the poor take care of the widow...i beleive we are to love above anything else.personally we work with a number of orphanages around the world.while people are on this earth lets"save" them from the ravages of everyday life.blessings
Who needs a missionary more, those in mental darkness or those in spiritual ignorance? By believing the truth about God one is a missionary whether he or she wants to be or not.Hey Doc, maybe you could give a definition of a missionary?You got good questions.cp
Hi Doc; I really think the Holy Spirit needs to speak on this matter. Jesus and the Holy spirit did not hesitate to speak about it in the past. I have not received any "word" on a mission. I was instructed to sit on a certain forum...which I did. I try and share what I have, whether spiritual or physical. with anyone who is open to it I was told let the dead bury the dead..follow me Rev 22;10 Let him who does wrong,continue to do wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy... Now, if He would tell me different..of course I would Babylyon pretty well has the 'charitable works' covered and receives her reward 'tax exempt status from beast' He said not to do charitable works with acclaims etc. Do these things secreately...so Father will reward us.
Your welcome,Doc. Whats your thought on the matter? Sheila
Well, I can't say practicality is a strong point of mine,either Did you ever hear of that old saying... 'he's so heavenly minded that he's no earthly good"?
Lord Jesus jerked my chain on that one QUICK when I nearly got into the sinfully damnable apathy of many UR folks on the subject. The ETers were never wrong about much beyond the subject of ETERNAL Hell. My evangelistic endeavors have increased over a hundred thousand fold since coming into UR, but unfortunately most UR folks don't share my Lord's heart so I have little to talk with many UR folks about all that's been going on in my share of Jesus's ministry. I'd put what I do in reaching out to seek and save the lost against anybody, ETer or anybody you can think of. It's not do that or help widows, orphans, the starving, the battered, etc. We've got to do absolutely all of it, including offering indepth teaching up to and inclusive of the level that the masses of Christians, including Universalists, are able to come up to the level of. I never go beyond what any healthy spiritual baby in Christ would be able to grow into, whether online or elsewhere. I've written countless tracts that are similar to the 4 spiritual laws tracts put out by Campus Crusade For Christ and I don't hesitate to even pass out those 4 spiritual laws tracts 'cause they don't violate UR on a single point in asserting that: 1. God has a wonderful plan for people's lives; 2. Something went wrong along the way; 3. Christ is the solution; 4. Life begins where the heart is open to Christ.I was never able to do anything evangelistic while I believed in ET. I was bottle necked by that Augustinian heresy, and when folks would even present themselves to me, totally unsolicited, ready to embrace the Lordship of Jesus, I had nothing to tell them while I was under that old paradigm. The words weren't there, the thoughts weren't there. Nothing would click. Nothing would come together. I couldn't come up with anything, even written. I was scared to death that folks weren't going to make it while I was in the ET paradigm, but couldn't do anything about it and not for a lack of motivation. But UR's a greater motivation and the inspiration is absolutely always there. These days, wake me up out of a dead sleep and I can still pray with a crowd to surrender their lives to His Majesty. But I have to wholeheartedly agree with Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and many, many of the other Church Fathers when it comes to the fruitfulness and especially the motivation level of many folks in the UR message: it would have been infinitely better for them to have never known that the flames do eventually go out and that the undying worms do eventually die.
He sent me out on a trip once, and I can say that beforehand He dropped His love into me for those people that were a completely unknown quantity to me before that. It was a supernatural God kind of experience, it was like dropping a coin into a soda machine. One second it wasn't there, the next second it was, and then I got my "walking papers". He worked out the details, which were many and a near miracle in itself, and I left for another part of the country three hours after being told where to go. Those He sends, He equips.For this reason, I think I experienced what it is truly like for GOD to send someone out, and I think that many times perhaps because one man got a call like that, and then later out of a heart of good intentions, he tried to set up a situation for others to go also, that were NOT called by God to go. This then, would be eating of the part of that which "looks good" of the tree.So then there is no doubt in my mind that God does send people out still, but I also think that some are going that are not called, and don't realize it. So perhaps the body should pray that God's perfect will is manifested to those that are called, and those that are not. Blessings....
Given the fact that many things in Scripture have a different perspective or spin on them than most traditionalists choose to understand . . .the idea that we should pull out our troops just cuz everyone is going to heaven in the end anyway . . .is a terrible disservice to those who are truly called.For those who are adamant that we are "supposed" to all be missionaries . .and if we're not, then we should support those that are . . .because the Bible says . . .fill in the blank. For "those" types, I do have issues because they're basing their ideals on shoddy understanding of the Scriptures. The gospel has already reached the ends of the earth . . it was addressed in Acts . . .the world was turned upside down "then". For me, there's a balance to everything. If someone feels the call of God on their life to go to Africa . . . God bless 'em. But if someone feels it's their "duty" to go . . . then I throw up the red flag. I have a cousin who's very deep in missionary trips to India . .he has mind-blowing testimonies . . . he brings back videos . . .his family paid the price of a split in the middle of it all . . .he makes an average of 3 trips a year over there . .stays over there a month at a time . . .he's only a carpenter over here so it's not like he's loaded with money . .but that's his heart. He stops by and visitis us, we take up offerings and send them . . . but he's not doing it out of duty, he's doing it because there is an unexplainable connection between him and those people thousands of miles away.My heart is here . . .so this is where I bear my fruit. I think it's pretty much an individual relationship with the Father that dictates whether one goes or stays.


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Related story: Prominent swim club founder accused of sexual relations with minor
The governing organization of the nation�s swim clubs has requested a hearing for Wednesday to investigate allegations of �sexual misconduct� against prominent Washington-area swim coach Rick Curl.
Curl, 62, is the founder of the Curl-Burke Swim Club, one of the largest swim clubs in the country. A former swimmer, Kelley Currin, told the Washington Post she had sex with Curl during a four-year span starting when she was 13. Currin, whose maiden name is Davies, is 43 now. The Post detailed Currin�s accusations in an article published July 25.
In the wake of the allegations, the swim club has decided to change its decades-old name and asked its swimmers to not wear gear adorned with the Curl-Burke name or logo.
The governing body, USA Swimming, said it already has initiated the process to deal with complaints of sexual misconduct.
The USA Swimming statement, released Friday, had said �an expedited hearing� was scheduled for Monday. On Monday, The Gazette learned the hearing would be Wednesday.
�We hope she will take part in this process, as reporting remains an integral part of the Safe Sport program,� the USA Swimming statement said.
The Safe Sport program makes efforts in six areas including policies and guidelines, screening and selection, training and education, monitoring and supervision, recognizing, reporting and responding, and engagement and feedback.
In an email obtained by The Gazette to the swim club�s parents, club officials said they were changing the name of the club to CUBU. The club often used CUBU as its nickname.
�What�s been reported has been very tragic,� Tom Ugast, director of operations at CUBU, told The Gazette. �We just want to make sure that we are doing everything we need to do to make everyone feel safe.�
Ugast said the new name may be temporary and could be part of a larger rebranding.
�Our swimmers listen to us. We want to protect them,� Ugast said on the apparel enforcement. �We don�t want them to be ridiculed.�
The email, which parents received Thursday evening, came from Rob Washburn, head coach of the club�s Germantown location.
It states:�Parents,
An official club statement will be released shortly but in the meantime I want to give you a quick update. This is just a portion of the decisions that were made today at the Head Coaches meeting.
-The name Curl Burke Swim Club has been terminated effective immediately.
-Effective immediately no Curl Burke attire should be worn at any time.
-For the four remaining meets this summer, sectionals, Jr. nationals, and the US Open swimmers will compete as CUBU NOT Curl Burke Swim Club. Zone swimmers will wear all zone apparel ONLY.
-Head Coaches have been and are continuing to meet to discuss the total rebranding, i.e. new name, new logo and new business model.
-I will be the head coach of the Germantown site. All inquiries/question should be directed to me.
-Our entire Germantown coaching staff has been retained.
-I have secured all our pool time for the upcoming season.
Thank you all for your outpouring of support and kind words.
Take care,Rob�Currin told the Post she and Curl had sex when she was 13 and Curl, then 33, was her coach. Currin claims Curl paid her family $150,000 to keep quiet about the affair, according to the Post.
Currin is speaking out for the first time in 23 years.
Curl, who started the club in 1978, has taken a leave of absence effective immediately, according to the swim club�s website. Ugast said Curl has not coached any Curl-Burke swimmers in the last eight years.
The Tom Dolan Swim School has decided to sever ties with Curl, according to a letter from Dolan on his website. Curl coached Dolan to three medals in the Olympics in 1996 and 2000.
Mike O�Brien, the owner of Underwater Wear in Gaithersburg, said his daughter swam with Curl-Burke through 2004 without any problems.
�Rick�s a very good guy,� O�Brien said. �We�ll just have to see how it plays out. There [are] always two sides to every story.�
O�Brien�s store carries a number of car magnets, travel mugs, hooded sweatshirts, T-shirts and jackets adorned with the Curl-Burke name and logo. He plans to continue working with the swim club.
Joe Flaherty said he has not yet seen any direct effects on his team, Joe Flaherty�s Dolphins, and RMSC coach Dave Greene said the allegations surrounding Curl are a �sensitive topic.�
�We as a club are doing everything we can to make sure that our coaching staff is doing all of the right things,� Greene said.
Ugast said Curl-Burke has about 1,900 competitive swimmers across 11 sites, including Holton Arms School in Bethesda, Georgetown Prep in Rockville, Quince Orchard in Gaithersburg and Germantown.
Ugast said no upcoming competitions would be affected. Although there is no date set for rebranding, Ugast said it is �being worked on every day.�
Editor�s note: This story previously said that the hearing was scheduled for Monday. This story was updated to reflect the change to Wednesday.


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As a very special treat for my readers, I decided to invite Mrs. Santa Claus to guest post on Life's a Feast. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, Mrs. Claus agreed to lend a helping hand. I had a wonderful time baking with her and we spent a fabulous afternoon together in my kitchen laughing and chatting. She's a hoot, I can tell you that. And quite a woman! To tell you the truth, I think she was a rather relieved to take a break and get away from the North Pole and all those men up there and spend a little quality "girl time". I was thrilled with the opportunity to get to know her and have her guest post for me. Thank you, Mrs. Claus, and I hope we can make this a regular happening. And with no further ado…. Mrs. Claus!
Well now, I was just tickled pink when Jamie asked me if I would guest post for her. She was a bit worried that I would be too busy at this time of year, but I put her worries to rest right away. "Honey," I said, "there are just so many fur-trimmed jackets and bonnets one woman can sew, so many little bells to attach to so many tiny elf caps before I scream, so I'd be happy to take a wee break and write something up for your delightful blog!" Once I made sure that no toys had been broken in the brouhaha or inadvertently left behind, Rudolphs's nose had been shined and Santa was bundled up all cozy, list tucked safely in his pocket, I was as free as a, well, as free as my jolly old man splashing in the Florida waves the day after Christmas…
Now you might think that I lead a pretty glamorous life up here at the North Pole: romantic white landscape, gentle, doe-eyed reindeer, piles of gaily-colored wrapping paper and pretty ribbon as far as the eye can see, but you don't know the half of it! Being married to the most popular man in the world just ain't all it's cracked up to be: and I say Michelle Obama, David Furbish and whoever's dating that there George what's-his-name, you know, the cute one, you all ain't got nothing on fame and popularity. Oh, my man may go under different aliases in different parts of the world: Père Noël, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Weihnachtsmann, Sinterklaas, but everyone knows who they're talking about. And my man can't just get his mug shown on tv, leaving all you gals woozy and weak-kneed and all the men steaming, no, he needs to put out. Presents. Presents, presents and more presents. And just ask the others how they feel about their so-called "better half" getting all the attention! Everywhere we turn it's Santa this and Santa that…
And I, Mrs. Santa Claus, well, I am more than just a pretty face, the woman behind the man. No, I'm moral support, cookie baker, list checker (yes indeed, no matter what that song says, it's me!), suit sewer, and the list goes on and on. You know how men are! They would lose their heads if they weren't screwed onto their shoulders! And I'm taking care of a workshop full of them. So I do more than I am ever given credit for. And those Santa's Helpers? It may be toys that they're making but it's not all fun and games what with the thumbs being hammered and the sore backs, those darn elves keep coming to me looking for compensation for work-related injuries!
And keeping them dressed warmly and holding those Man-Colds at bay is a job in and of itself, what with all the chicken soup and hot cocoa I keep on the stove and all those teeny tiny socks to darn, they just don't take care of themselves! I mean, what would happen to Christmas if they all got sick? And Santa? You know I love him, but keeping him clothed in that silly red and white suit and making sure he stays healthy before the big day is a full time job! Tried putting him on a diet, too, but no…. he thinks being pleasantly plump is part of the package deal, what everyone expects of him. Well, if he keels over from all that extra weight before next Christmas, don't say I didn't warn you.
So, Jamie asked me to guest post on her blog. I thought I'd really like the diversion from all the holiday running around. What to make? And when I saw that she had a gingerbread house to make for that Daring Baker's challenge I said "Well, doll, that's right up my alley! Why don't I just help you bake and put that together? I mean, who knows more about candy-covered houses and snow-laden landscapes than I do?" So here I am taking a few out of my busy schedule to give a helping hand. Think all those elves can take care of themselves for a bit?
Anna of Very Small Anna and Y of Lemonpi asked all the Daring Bakers (and me, Mrs. Claus) to bake a homey, traditional Gingerbread House for December 2009's Daring Baker's Challenge. Anna offered us a recipe from Good Housekeeping and Y from The Great Scandinavian Baking Book as well as giving us recipes for both Royal Icing and sugar "glue". Very Christmassy indeed!
Well, Jamie and I were both very excited by this challenge and dove right in. Little did we realize how difficult working with the dough would be and not an elf in sight to help out. We chose Y's Scandinavian recipe and though the dough pulled together a charm, rolling it out proved a true challenge. It crumbled into a million pieces and had to be wet, pressed and beaten into submission. We finally succeeded in rolling out enough of the dough for our template (pattern) cut outs and some fun cookie cut outs to complete the North Pole scene (moose and Christmas trees). We baked it up then Clem, Jamie's son, did help with the gluing together and decorating with whatever bits and pieces of decorative sugars and candies we found lying around the house, secreted away in drawers (she does have an impressive candy stash!).
I would like to thank both Anna and Y for this fun and festive challenge. I think that next time Jamie will be using one of her own cut out cookie doughs for this, either vanilla or chocolate (although a true gingerbread house dough, Y warned us, is tougher to work with as it is made more for its sturdiness and lng-lasting ability rather than good looks and tastiness). The cooked sugar used to glue the pieces together as well as the royal icing hardened faster than expected so we had to work very quickly to pull it all together, but in the end we were all quite thrilled with the final results. Marty is also truly fascinated and has been trying to climb his way up onto the table to look at the house up close. Maybe it's Santa's bulging cock-eyed eyes up there that makes Marty think they're related!
Thanks to Lis and Ivonne for keeping the Daring Baker's home fires burning! Thank you Anna and Y and thank you Clem for the help. And a huge thank you for Mrs. Claus for taking time out during this busiest of seasons to guest post for me. You deserve so much more credit than you usually get! Now off you go on vacation to the sun and fun of Florida…. Stop by my mom's house while you're down there and say "Ho Ho Ho" for me.
Scandinavian Gingerbread House (Pepparkakstuga)
From The Great Scandinavian Baking Book by Beatrice Ojakangas
(Half recipe would work fine for a small house. I got a lot of left over dough)
1 cup (225 g) butter, room temperature
1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, well packed
2 tablespoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground ginger *
3 teaspoons ground cloves *
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup boiling water
5 cups (625 g) all-purpose flour, more if needed
* I omitted the ginger and replaced with 2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until blended. Add the cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Mix the baking soda with the boiling water and add to the dough along with the flour. Mix to make a stiff dough. If necessary add more water, a tablespoon at a time. Chill 2 hours or overnight.
Draw and cut out patterns for the house, front and back walls, side walls, roof pieces, door which will be cut out of front wall, chimney.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the dough a little at a time on a floured work surface to a thickness of no less than 1/8-inch. Place the templates on the dough and, using a sharp knife, cut around the templates. Transfer the pieces to cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Cut out any extra pieces using cookie cutters as you like (Christmas cookie cutters of course).
Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes until set and slightly puffed. Remove the baking sheets onto wire cooling racks and allow the pieces to cool on the baking sheets.
Can be halved
1 large egg white
3 cups (330 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp almond extract
Beat all ingredients until smooth, adding the powdered sugar gradually to get the desired consistency. Pipe on pieces and allow to dry before assembling. If you aren't using it all at once you can keep it in a small bowl, loosely covered with a damp towel for a few hours until ready to use. You may have to beat it slightly to get it an even consistency if the top sets up a bit. Piped on the house, this will set up hard over time.
Simple Syrup:
I halved this amount
2 cups (400g) sugar
Place in a small saucepan and heat until just boiling and the sugar dissolves. Dredge or brush the edges of the pieces to glue them together keeping the pan over very low heat. If the syrup crystallizes, remake it.
Now piece together the walls then adding the roof on by dipping into or brushing the edges of the pieces with the cooked sugar then pressing together. Work very quickly because the sugar glue works fast and well. Use the sugar to glue on the chimney and door.
Decorate with the royal icing, candy, colored almond paste (I rolled out the paste to the thickness desired using a glass, cut out trees with a cookie cutter and the holly leaves using a paring knife ten glued the pieces onto the house using a dab of beaten egg yolk).
Keep it away from the dog.


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Uncle Walt: Karen Dotrice Nalle reflects on Disney and her iconic role as Jane Banks in 'Mary Poppins'Written by Jeff McGinnis | | email@example.com
She called him "Uncle Walt."
Decades after his passing, Walt Disney is a bit of an unknowable figure for modern audiences — families who have grown up with the classic films he helped create.
For most people who watch "Snow White," "Fantasia," "Pinocchio" and more, the man who made it all possible is simply a legendary figure. They have no sense of the human being at his core.
It isn't like that for Karen Dotrice Nalle. Born in Guernsey on the Channel Islands, Dotrice Nalle was the daughter of two actors and ended up becoming part of the family business almost by accident.
After being sighted by a Disney scout in a play, she was brought to California with her family to work in the company's films. There, she came to see the then-53-year-old Disney as a bit of a father figure — one who treated his young stars with respect befitting another adult.
One day, she was visiting Disney in his office when inspiration struck. "I said to him, 'You know, Uncle Walt, your desk is so far away from the door where people come in. And I've got a great idea. I can help you,'" Dotrice Nalle said in an interview with Toledo Free Press.
"'Why don't we move your desk closer to the door, so you won't have so far to walk?'
"And he was great, because he didn't treat me like a kid. And he said, 'Karen, let me tell you something; it's over here for a reason. Because by the time those cigar-chewing executives have had to cross the floor and get to my desk, they've changed their mind about what they were going to ask me.'"
Dotrice Nalle was only 8 years old when she was chosen in 1964 to star in what had become a passion project for Disney — his long-gestating adaptation of P.L. Travers' "Mary Poppins." Karen was cast as Jane, one of the Banks children, in what would become a smash hit that made her a recognizable face worldwide.
"I feel very blessed. Disney gave me a gift. He picked me out of the blue. It could have been any other little girl. And I made three films for them, and they were always such happy experiences," Dotrice Nalle said. "What kid wants to miss out on magic? He was magic, the set was magic, everything that he did for us."
It was remarkable rise for a young performer who didn't necessarily ever want to be an actress.
"I didn't really want to participate, actually. It was the family firm — we could have been dentists, we happened to be actors. I don't know if there's many 5-year-olds who say, 'Ooh, mummy, I want to be a dentist.' Or an actor. I just sort of fell into it. I had a great time, absolutely.
"Ultimately, it just wasn't for me. I'm kind of a private person, so being out there in front of people wasn't my ultimate cup of tea," Dotrice Nalle said.
"I was really lucky. So I feel a bit of an ingrate, because I sort of got everything — which is kind of unfortunate that I didn't want it more. I loved the fans, I loved the crew, I loved being on set. But the whole notion of being an actress just wasn't for me."
She left acting at a young age with an eye on becoming a mother (she eventually had three children), though she has never quite ended her connection with Hollywood. She married producer Edwin Nalle in 1994 and still lives in Los Angeles — strictly for the weather, she insists with a chuckle.
"As an adult, having made a specific choice that — OK, that was fun, quit while you're ahead — I've always been surrounded by the business. I'm married to a guy who's a TV producer, my family are actors still . So I've never left the profession, and I never want to. I think it's the most exciting game there is."
But with the 50th anniversary of "Mary Poppins" upon us, Dotrice Nalle is beginning to reconnect with the memories of her past. For the first time, she'll be doing a few appearances at conventions and other events in the days to come. She recently attended a screening of "Poppins" at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood — the first time she'd actually seen the whole movie, believe it or not. And she was also at the premiere of "Saving Mr. Banks" — which inspired new reflections on a wonderful time of her life, and the caring, childlike man who made it possible.
"He didn't baby you, or talk down to any of his actors — and I know Hayley Mills felt the same way," Dotrice Nalle recalled. "I think he was more our age than his own age.
"What a gift to be given in life, considering I am a nontheatrical type of person. What a gift to be given, that somebody is ever going to remember me for something."
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The body found submerged in Lake Erie at Edgewater Park Friday has been identified as a South Carolina woman.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office said 44-year-old Roxanna Gance, of Summerville, S.C., was discovered in the Cleveland Metroparks.
Metroparks spokeswoman Sue Allen said park visitors climbing rocks near the shoreline discovered the body about 11:30 a.m. Friday. A Metroparks dive team and the U.S. Coast Guard pulled Gance's body out of the water.
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In front of a mock International Tribunal, students act as counselors and advocate the different sides of a case based on a problem written by an organization or school. The students analyze the problem, identify the legal issues, research the law, write the briefs and orally present it to the moot court. In essence, the students learn how to litigate a case in front of an international tribunal doing what an attorney does in real life.
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Students interested in having fun while engaging in a challenging litigation and international law experience are ideal for this program. Also, though it is not required, participation in the International Moot Court Board student organization is a great way to prepare for the International Moot Court Program.
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The RMU Alumni Tour is a unique, first-class opportunity to visit some of the world's most historic and beautiful locales with alumni, friends, and other members of the Robert Morris community. Each year President Greg Dell'Omo and his wife, Polly, lead an intimate group on an unforgettable tour of places like Rome, Paris, Dublin, and Prague, to name a few. Participants stay in luxury accommodations, dine in the best restaurants, and enjoy a private itinerary that showcases the very best of that year's exciting destination.
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Topic: 5. round round up
It was an interesting weekend in Barcelona. The derby match was really interesting, but as it is in soccer the referee had to be the main actor of the night. Barcelona got their 3 points, but they will try to forget this night ASAP.
I'm really impressed with the way Valencia is playing under coach Unai. This weekend they showed no mercy to the Deportivo La Coruna site. Goals from Mata, Villa (2) and Joaquin showed that Los Che are really in top form, and Villa is the main candidate for the top scorers prise.
It was also a good weekend for the other title contender and the top scorer candidate. Giusseppe Rossi came back after his injury and scored the decisive goal in the Sporting Gijon - Villareal game.
Current champions Real Madrid, had a really hard game in Sevilla, where they got the three points thanks to Ruun van Nistelrooy goal in the last minute of the game.
I'm also impressed by UD Almeria. This team without really big stars managed to gain 10 points and is now on the 6th position in the table. Really impressive.
I though that Racing Santander would be fighting for the UEFA Cup qualification, and it seems that Almeria will take their place, as Racing is really underachieving in last games. Loosing 1:2 against Mallorka was another poor result for this site.
After 5 round of La Liga definitely Valencia with David Villa are the biggest stars of the league and Racing Santander is the biggest disappointment.


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I am blessed to belong to a book club full of strong, articulate (other words occasionally come to mind) women who are equally passionate readers. Several of the books we've read in the last two years seem especially good fits for people interested in family history and research. None are about genealogy per se, but all involve family stories, mysteries and history.
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- Zeitoun by Dave Eggers. Non-fiction. Mesmerizing, horrifying account of a Syrian-American family in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
- The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Non-fiction. A friend who grew up in Chicago told me yesterday that this book has affected how she sees the world around her and how she looks back on her childhood. Not without it's flaws (more than a little repetitive) it is still the the most significant book I've read this decade and one of the ten best books I've ever read.
- A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay. Fiction. Immensely readable novel about a brother and sister examining their lives and their memories. It has an ambivalent ending, which I adore. (I dislike most novels' endings.)
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OHIO VALLEY — One local pharmacy is taking steps to keep pseudoephedrine (PSE) out of the hands of those wishing to make meth.
"As a company, we're okay with making a little less money if it means we are not selling Sudafed for the purposes of meth production. We decided we wanted to do the best thing for our customers and for the community." Lynne Fruth, president and chairman of the board for Fruth Pharmacy stated in an impromptu press conference held in Charleston this week.
Fruth Pharmacy is carrying a new product in its stores in order to help prevent meth production called Nexafed. Nexafed delivers the same efficacy as other leading pseudoephedrine products - such as Sudafed - by temporarily relieving nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. But it does even more. Its Patented Impede® technology disrupts the extraction and conversion of pseudoephedrine to meth.
With the replacement of older generation PSE products, like Sudafed, with Nexafed, Fruth Pharmacy is attempting to take an important step forward combating meth abuse in the communities it serves while still providing cold and allergy sufferers with a safe and effective treatment. Patients will still get the relief they need, but those seeking PSE for meth production will have to look elsewhere.
At this time, Nexafed comes in 30 mg strength. As more strengths are developed, Fruth Pharmacy will be replacing all pseudoephedrine products in its efforts to combat meth production. However, Fruth Pharmacy is not taking away people's medications without an equal replacement. For example, customers will still be able to purchase medications with PSE like Claritin and and Allegra D.
In 2006, to combat meth production, the government created daily sales limits and 30 day purchases limits of PSE products. Fruth also implemented the NPLEx system for real-time electronic monitoring of sales of medications with PSE. Many pharmacists and law enforcement officials have had success with the NPLEx system. Nexafed is one more tool to assist in slowing down meth production.
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Volleyball Splits On Day One
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MARCY, NY – After earning 26 kills in the Hawks' season opening matches at the SUNYIT Tournament, junior Adam Weaver inched closer to the top spot as the All-Time Kill leader in Hilbert's men's volleyball program. The Hawks split their first day matches, falling 3-0 to Elms College before they took a commanding 3-0 victory over Bard College (United Volleyball Conference league member). Weaver finished the day with 4.33 kills per set and David Mellerski, assuming the quarterback position this year, assisted on 42 of the team's 44 assists to average 7.00 aps. Freshman Korey Schwab added 14 digs and Ryan Ratajczak helped with 13 digs in the back line. At the net, Fred Sickau earned 7 blocks (1.17 bps). The Hawks finished the evening with a .180 hitting percentage, 10.50 digs per set and 8 service aces.
Hilbert put up a good fight against Elms (2-0) in sets one and three (25-23, 25-17, 26-24). Weaver finished with 10 kills (.267) and Ratajczak earned 5 digs in that opening match of the season. Sickau and Anthony Blasz each netted 5 kills with Mellerski assisting 18 times. Elms ended the match hitting .162 at the net even though the Hawks earned 5 blocks.
Hilbert jumped out early and cruised to the (25-18, 25-15, 25-20) non-conference match against Bard, who was picked to finish ahead of Hilbert in the UVC poll this spring. Weaver earned 16 kills (.464) and 7 digs while Sickau was credited for 8 kills offensively. Ratajczak had 13 digs and Mellerski assisted 24 times and had 4 blocks. Hilbert hit .269 as a team and was credited for 40 digs.
Weaver only needs 12 kills to become the Hawks All Time Kills leader.
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Johnny Cash sang a song (2002) called Personal Jesus; originally
performed by the group Depeche Mode
Catholics have this same relationship in their own way, couched in different terms, and Catholicism teaches its adherents to renew their commitment to God not just once in an "altar call" but daily (hence the daily Mass).
The Imitation of Christ was written by Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380 – 1471). He died before Protestantism began (around 1517). This book is typical of many dozens of such meditations by pious Catholics and Catholic mystics through the ages. Here are but a few portions that would relate to the question of a "personal relationship with Jesus," as many Protestants would put it. This communion with God is not at all foreign to authentic Catholic practice and tradition and devotion:
The kingdom of God is within you," says the Lord. [Luke 17:21]
Turn, then, to God with all your heart. Forsake this wretched world and your soul shall find rest. Learn to despise external things, to devote yourself to those that are within, and you will see the kingdom of God come unto you, that kingdom which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, gifts not given to the impious.
Christ will come to you offering His consolation, if you prepare a fit dwelling for Him in your heart, whose beauty and glory, wherein He takes delight, are all from within. His visits with the inward man are frequent, His communion sweet and full of consolation, His peace great, and His intimacy wonderful indeed.
Therefore, faithful soul, prepare your heart for this Bridegroom that He may come and dwell within you; He Himself says: "If any one love Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and will make Our abode with him." [John 14:23]
Give place, then, to Christ, but deny entrance to all others, for when you have Christ you are rich and He is sufficient for you. He will provide for you. He will supply your every want, so that you need not trust in frail, changeable men. Christ remains forever, standing firmly with us to the end.
. . . you shall have no rest until you are wholly united with Christ.
. . . Fix your mind on the Most High, and pray unceasingly to Christ.
. . . Had you but once entered into perfect communion with Jesus or tasted a little of His ardent love, you would care nothing at all for your own comfort or discomfort but would rejoice in the reproach you suffer; for love of Him makes a man despise himself.
A man who is a lover of Jesus and of truth, a truly interior man who is free from uncontrolled affections, can turn to God at will and rise above himself to enjoy spiritual peace.
(Book II: The Interior Life, chapter one: "Meditation")
Blessed is he who appreciates what it is to love Jesus and who despises himself for the sake of Jesus. Give up all other love for His, since He wishes to be loved alone above all things.
Affection for creatures is deceitful and inconstant, but the love of Jesus is true and enduring. He who clings to a creature will fall with its frailty, but he who gives himself to Jesus will ever be strengthened.
Love Him, then; keep Him as a friend. He will not leave you as others do, or let you suffer lasting death. Sometime, whether you will or not, you will have to part with everything. Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death; trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all others fail.
Your Beloved is such that He will not accept what belongs to another—He wants your heart for Himself alone, to be enthroned therein as King in His own right. If you but knew how to free yourself entirely from all creatures, Jesus would gladly dwell within you.
You will find, apart from Him, that nearly all the trust you place in men is a total loss. Therefore, neither confide in nor depend upon a wind-shaken reed, for "all flesh is grass" [Isaiah 15:6] and all its glory, like the flower of grass, will fade away.
You will quickly be deceived if you look only to the outward appearance of men, and you will often be disappointed if you seek comfort and gain in them. If, however, you seek Jesus in all things, you will surely find Him. Likewise, if you seek yourself, you will find yourself—to your own ruin. For the man who does not seek Jesus does himself much greater harm than the whole world and all his enemies could ever do.
(Book II: The Interior Life, chapter seven: "Loving Jesus Above All Things" [complete] )
When Jesus is near, all is well and nothing seems difficult. When He is absent, all is hard. When Jesus does not speak within, all other 66 comfort is empty, but if He says only a word, it brings great consolation.
Did not Mary Magdalen rise at once from her weeping when Martha said to her: "The Master is come, and calleth for thee"? [John 11:28] Happy is the hour when Jesus calls one from tears to joy of spirit.
How dry and hard you are without Jesus! How foolish and vain if you desire anything but Him! Is it not a greater loss than losing the whole world? For what, without Jesus, can the world give you? Life without Him is a relentless hell, but living with Him is a sweet paradise. If Jesus be with you, no enemy can harm you.
He who finds Jesus finds a rare treasure, indeed, a good above every good, whereas he who loses Him loses more than the whole world. The man who lives without Jesus is the poorest of the poor, whereas no one is so rich as the man who lives in His grace.
It is a great art to know how to converse with Jesus, and great wisdom to know how to keep Him. Be humble and peaceful, and Jesus will be with you. Be devout and calm, and He will remain with you. You may quickly drive Him away and lose His grace, if you turn back to the outside world. And, if you drive Him away and lose Him, to whom will you go and whom will you then seek as a friend? You cannot live well without a friend, and if Jesus be not your friend above all else, you will be very sad and desolate. Thus, you are acting foolishly if you trust or rejoice in any other. Choose the opposition of the whole world rather than offend Jesus. Of all those who are dear to you, let Him be your special love. Let all things be loved for the sake of Jesus, but Jesus for His own sake.
Jesus Christ must be loved alone with a special love for He alone, of all friends, is good and faithful. For Him and in Him you must love friends and foes alike, and pray to Him that all may know and love Him.
Never desire special praise or love, for that belongs to God alone Who has no equal. Never wish that anyone's affection be centered in you, nor let yourself be taken up with the love of anyone, but let Jesus be in you and in every good man. Be pure and free within, unentangled with any creature.
You must bring to God a clean and open heart if you wish to attend and see how sweet the Lord is. Truly you will never attain this happiness unless His grace prepares you and draws you on so that you may forsake all things to be united with Him alone.
When the grace of God comes to a man he can do all things, but when it leaves him he becomes poor and weak, abandoned, as it were, to affliction. Yet, in this condition he should not become dejected or despair. On the contrary, he should calmly await the will of God and bear whatever befalls him in praise of Jesus Christ, for after winter comes summer, after night, the day, and after the storm, a great calm.
(Book II: The Interior Life, chapter eight: "The Intimate Friendship of Jesus" [complete] )


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Baptist 21 has been approached by several people asking if we are planning on holding any kind of event at the SBC in Louisville this summer. To be honest that is something we had been considering for the future as a way of getting younger SBCers to and involved in the annual meeting, but we did not realize there would be interest this quickly. Because of the amount of interest shown we are now considering what might be doable at this year's convention.
If B21 held an event, it would only be for the purposes of getting younger guys to the convention and providing an opportunity for them to connect with each other. What would such an event look like? There might be a couple of speakers who could discuss the topics of getting younger people involved in the SBC, why should folks stay in the SBC, and the future of the SBC. There would also be a panel Q & A made up of 2nd and 3rd generation Southern Baptists (See Steve McKinion's posts) in current leadership in the SBC or SBC churches. This event may be as modest as a coffee house atmosphere or as large as a conference setting with live music. Baptist 21 would like to know your interest in that kind of an event and what influence it might have on your decision to come to the SBC. Since the crowd for such an event would be made up of Baptist 21 readers and those connected with Baptist 21 readers, we are setting up a poll to see what the interest would be. Please let us know how this might affect you, your friends, and your decisions on whether or not you'd come to the SBC if an event like this was held. The options are available on the side panel at the top of the website.
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I plan on being in Louisville that week looking for a place to live and for my wife a job (we are coming up to Southern this fall), but I don't know if our schedules will permit being at the convention. However, if it is an evening gathering or what not I think we could make a B21 event and would be very interested in doing so. Thanks for the work you guys are doing.
If I was in the same country and the event was held in my hometown…Atlanta…I would probably come. Otherwise there are other events such as Catalyst that I would rather spend my resources on. Maybe in the future.
I would love something like that to be offered during the convention. Unfortunately, I am supposed to lead a mission trip to Bolivia on the 26th so I do not think I can attend the SBC. Otherwise, I would definitely be there. I think an event like this would be helpful as us 3rd generational baptists are seeking to find our way and voice in the convention.
just introduced to your stuff by paul chitwood; have been trying to talk to some of the leaders that fought the fight and I am planning on being in ky. this summer. would love to connect.
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I think it would be a worthwhile endeavour, if for no other reason than to get your name out there. I am a Southeastern student and no one had directed me to your this site. I like the work you guys are doing. After attend the FBCJax Pastors Conference, I'm catching wind of the efforts of you guys and like minded men. Thanks
This question is not meant to open a discussion on complementarianism – it's just a question ….
Are you talking about having an event geared to and open only to men?
We think that convention involvement is open to all, so we would encourage female involvement. Though, we understand that convention involvement mainly comes from pastors leading their churches to be involved in the convention, and we believe that that role is open only to men, see our doctrinal affirmations at the top. So, while the majority of those that we would like to see involved at our annual meeting will be men and this meeting would be specifically focused on men, we also hope for the involvement of women as well. I hope this helps.
I would attend I think. Depends on what else is going on at the same time.
If it was this or the Founders dinner, then I would be at the Founders dinner. It were this or the Southern Luncheon, then I would be at the Southern Luncheon.
So, just depends on when it is.


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Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital's biannual Community Health Fair attracted both employees and members of the community throughout the day Tuesday.
An array of free screening services were offered at Tuesday's Health Fair including screenings for blood pressure, body mass index, bone density, cholesterol/glucose, dyslexia, falls indicator, hearing, heart rate/O2 saturation, neck and back, pulmonary function, stroke, upper extremity and wound assessment.
The event was open to hospital staff and the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Among those in the community who decided to attend was Leslie Schlender, economic development director for the Town of Elkin.
Schlender completed a stroke screening with the help of registered nurse, Greg Allen.
"This is a very important screening, because if someone is at risk we can tell them the changes they may need to be making or whether they need to see their doctor," Allen said.
Free dyslexia screenings were also being offered by Yadkin Valley Rotary Club in response to International Rotary's mission for literacy.
"The dyslexia screenings have been really well attended, which is great because this is the first year it has been offered," said Lori Gwyn, marketing director of Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
In addition to screenings and other tests, educational literature was available at each station with information pertaining to the screening being conducted at that particular station.
Attendees were also offered healthy snacks to dine on and pro-active give-aways such as hand sanitizer and SPF lip balm.
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