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Aug 03 2011
Back from the THSC Southwest Convention and Family Conference
As I anticipated, the 2011 Texas Home School Coalition Southwest Convention and Family Conference proved to be inspirational. It was far larger than I ever anticipated, with over 5000 registered participants. The theme this year was "Joy in the Journey" and the line-up of speakers and workshops were as varied as the families who attended them.
This being our family's first homeschool conference we had no idea what to expect. Jeff and I were delightfully pleased by the level of organization, as well as the mindfulness of both the THSC staff and the significant number of volunteers who gave of their time. I can only imagine the type of planning necessary to pull off a conference of this magnitude.
We attended the conference with family friends who have navigated this same conference a number of times. Their experiential knowledge was certainly advantageous for us–they told us how early we wanted to arrive, where to park, that we'd want to pack lunches, where the kids needed to go for their programs, and finally, where to locate the different workshops.
We sailed through our first conference year and we have the Hughes' family to thank for it!
As you can see Kenny is back to his normal self.
The kids all had a great time. Emelie absolutely LOVED being on Teen Staff and already let me know she wants to attend again next year.
Like me, she also enjoyed meeting a few of the readers here on this homeschooling blog. For those of you who took the time to stop and say "Hello" to us, thank you! Your sweet encouragement and kind words were an added highlight to an already excellent conference experience!
Hope for Homeschooling High School: Encouragement from a Homeschool Graduate
While I won't go into detail about each of the workshops we attended, I do want to highlight some of my favorites.
Matthew Bullington's, "Hope for Homeschooling High School: Encouragement from a Homeschool Graduate" was mine and Jeff's first workshop to attend. With Emelie entering her Freshman year, we have a great responsibility to help ensure she doesn't miss out on any of the important steps along her high school path. Bullington talked broadly about the over-arching steps needed during each of the four years, responding to questions about SATs, ACTs, Community Colleges, University standards, scholarships, and the like.
Bullington travels and teaches workshops on this subject all over the United States. You can get more information at his website, University Ready. We only purchased two items at the conference, and his Complete College Prep Bundle was one of them. His website shows these priced separately, but we were able to purchase at a discounted rate at the conference. It came with a Four Year (2011-2015) High School Planner, the Preparing for College DVD Set, the America's Lowest Cost Colleges CD and a subscription to the University Ready website.
I plan to eventually review the Complete College Prep Bundle, but I probably need about a year with it before I'll be able to give any kind of helpful review. That said, if it is anywhere near as effective and helpful as Bullington's short one hour workshop, it will be well worth the investment.
Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day
My FAVORITE speaker at the conference was Andrew Pudewa. And THAT is saying a lot because Todd Wilson was there too–both men are equally entertaining and inspirational, but Pudewa was also informational…something I was looking for at this conference.
The room was packed tight. The aisles and walls were lined with the overflow and no one seemed to mind–he is THAT good.
Inspired by Dr. Leonard Sax books, Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences and Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men, Pudewa gave a fresh perspective on how and why gender plays such a big part in teaching and learning.
This particular workshop was "boy" focused, but he did drive home a few points for the girls as well. While I've already grasped the importance of relevance and learning, Pudewa tossed me a few more bones to chew on AND a few more books to add to my Amazon Wish List (since my Amazon budget is currently non-existent).
After Pudewa we grabbed the kids from their programs and headed-out for the Suburban for lunch.
It was a regular homeschool tailgate party.
We were glad Jeff could take off Friday so he could attend the conference both days, but it did mean he had to check in from time to time.
Understanding the Constitution: 10 Things Every Christian Should Know About the Supreme Law of the Land
As I stated before, there were several workshops, and both Jeff and I gleaned a bit from each of them, but three really stood out above the others. David Gibbs of the Homeschool Legal Advantage gave an inspiring workshop on the Constitution. For me, it is inconceivable to think we, as a nation, could lose our liberties out of ignorance. Gibbs spoke about the fundamental principles of the Constitution–and how they were specifically put into play to place limits on the government. He pointed out that any rights not spelled-out in the Constitution were presumed to be held by the people.
Things sure have changed.
He also asserted that when taking a stand it is as important "how" we take the stand as "what" we stand upon. He said to "Take the 'right' stand in the 'right' way."
Walking us through each of the Articles of the Constitution, as well as the Key Amendments, Gibbs was articulate and informative. Everyone in the workshop was given a free copy of his book, Understanding the Constitution: Ten Things Every Christian Should Know about the Supreme Law of the Land, and we purchased the Study Guide for an additional $5.00. I hope to integrate it into our next school year (2012-2013).
David Gibbs is recognized for representing the family of Robert and Mary Schindler in their fight to save the life of their disabled daughter, Terri Schiavo. His book, Fighting for Dear Life: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo and What It Means for All of Us was available at the convention.
Exhibit Hall
Walking through the Exhibit Hall was a real treat. To finally have an opportunity to pick-up, peruse through, and explore all the different homeschool curricula, supplements, games, tools of the trade, and accessories I've seen online is definitely a plus. One item I regret not purchasing was Adam's Chart of History: A Chronology of Ancient, Modern, and Biblical History. Thankfully I found it at Amazon! And? You guessed it–I've added it to my Wish List.
Surprisingly, I wasn't tempted to launch in any new directions–and as Kristen pointed out yesterday, there are MANY paths one can take on this homeschool journey.
Our family has been content to use Sonlight for several years now.
While I supplement constantly, Sonlight remains our "core" curriculum.
I honestly don't even know what booth boasted this sign, but I loved its take on the confident, "We Can Do It" posters of the working women from the World War II war effort! In my opinion, it takes just about that much stamina and guts to conquer upper level Math.
Which is why we have Math Tutors once the kids hit Algebra I.
The Convention was a whirlwind. It was behind us almost as fast as it hit the horizon. Next year I want to go up on Thursday night to tour the Exhibit Hall so I can concentrate more fully on workshops on Friday and Saturday. We also will probably stay at the hotel to save the time it took to drive back and forth both days. Though the drive is only about 40 minutes away, it certainly added to our exhaustion level; each day we woke up around 5:30 am to shower, breakfast, eat and pack lunches.
I imagine most of the workshops change significantly from one year to the other, right? I realize some will remain the same as there are new families each year, but since the keynote speakers switch-out, it seems the other themes would too.
I've been thinking of workshops I'd like to request (not that they do that sort of thing). If you could design a workshop or two to specifically meet your family's needs what would it be?
About the Author: Tired of feeling overwhelmed, Heather Sanders and her husband Jeff faithsized their family into a 960 square foot lake cabin in need of renovation. She writes about faith and simplifying your desires so you can be content right here and right now.
43 Comments and 30 Replies
Kayla On Wednesday, August 3 at 7:05 am
Thanks for this little glimpse into the convention world. We have never been able to go. I am definitely going to check out the college prep stuff from Matthew Bullington and the gender specific stuff from Andrew Pudewa – boys really are different from the moment they are born! By the way, I am glad Kenny is feeling better!
Luke Holzmann On Wednesday, August 3 at 7:17 am
[smile] Makes me so happy to see the Sonlight booth.
Speaking of workshops, I'd love to know what requests you have. We do virtual workshops every now and again so suggestions are always welcome!
Alicia On Wednesday, August 3 at 7:27 am
Yes, please send Sonlight your suggestions! (We are Sonlight users as well.) I would also send your suggestions to the staff at your convention. Usually, in January our convention posts a blip on their website asking for workshop suggestions for the next year.
brenda On Wednesday, August 3 at 7:33 am
That sign would be from Math U See! Glad you enjoyed the workshop! I heard some of the same great things from other folks who went.
bae On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:05 am
I adore you! I don't have children and am not typically drawn to read "family" type blogs – but you are an exception. I admire your dedication to your family – they all are so stinking cute. You are an amazing woman with an amazing family.
Lara Riley On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:05 am
My son is starting 8th grade this year. I would love to see our HS convention offer a few teen workshops. For example: Why is upper level math important to everybody (is it?), some 'what to expect' from high school & college, why good reading, writing and spelling skills are important, which careers need what training & schooling… Basically I want my children to hear from somebody else that the things you're supposed to be learning now will carry you far in life! They hear it from me often, but I think reinforcement & encouragement would be valuable.
BTW, We loved Andrew Pudewa's workshops when he came to speak at our convention years ago! I hope he comes back to Wichita again soon!
Jen M. On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:25 am
Might be interesting to do this type of thing in combo with a "career day" type set-up where people from various different occupations come and talk about what they do, what training/education they needed and what skill or lesson they use frequently that they never expected to. For example, I work for a hotel company but I use upper level math skills every day.
Theresa in Alberta On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:07 am
If I were to raise my children over again, they would be homeschooled!! I so remember that sad time when Terri Schiavo was being legally murdered I will have to see if my public library will even carry that book by David Gibbs. I seriously doubt it, as it is not PC.
EngineeringMother On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:10 am
I can say our local library has this book (3 copies, I just checked). You're right, Theresa, it's not PC but is well worth the time. I read it a few years ago and it certainly opened my eyes. I am glad to see David Gibbs is continuing to educate people about their rights. Thank you Heather, for sharing and kudos to all who work so hard to rear knowledgeable, responsible citizens.
Kimberly On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:32 am
I know Terri Schiavo is not the purpose of this blog, but since you mentioned it so forcefully in your comment, I feel the need to say something.
If I remember correctly, there was a lot of evidence to show that Terri Schiavo would not want to live via alternative means for a long period of time. I also seem to remember that there was no brain activity. Please keep in mind that in America we all get to make decision concerning our health. One of them is if we wish to be on life support. It is perfectly acceptable to not want to be put on life support, that is a decision that an individual to make on their own.
Like I said, I know this is not the purpose of this blog, but when you say something as emotionally charged as "Terri Schiavo was murdered" you have to expect people will respond.
Sarah On Wednesday, August 3 at 5:14 pm
Agreed, Kimberly, I'm a devout Christian, but if I want to read political rants I'll go elsewhere. Looking for good home-schooling tips to teach my kids how to think for themselves and see both sides of an issue, even if they don't agree with both perspectives.
mickdess On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:10 am
I'm off subject, but I wonder with all the men there, if you run into many dads who homeschool the kids?
Leslie On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:52 pm
We always see tons of dads at our homeschool conference in Arizona!! I heard a speaker say that this trend of involved homeschool dads has grown over the last 20 years. Amen! I know a dad who is the teacher in his home. She is in the military, and he is ministering in a church (all overseas duty.) Pretty cool!
PS. You might be able to listen to more David Gibbs III lectures on http://www.sermonaudio.org and http://www.nvbc.org. He often is invited to speak in churches about the law or patriotic themes. I've heard him several times. He does have a quite a "presence" as a speaker. Glad you liked Pudewa. Loved his lectures myself!!
Sandy On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:45 am
As a non-Christian, I'm interested in the "Understanding the Constitution" book. Do you think it would be valuable to those of us who are interested in homeschooling but are of a different religion? I'm looking for relevant books, but trying to mind my budget.
Carla On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:38 am
I too was struck by the title of that presentation – 10 things Christians should know about the Constitution. Does that mean that the US Constitution excludes other religions? (asking as a Canadian not familiar with the US Constitution). I would have presumed that your Constitution guarantees religious freedom for all. I like to focus on the things that bring us together not the things that divide and the title of the workshop seems exclusionary.
ames On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:36 am
I have used "Kids In Government" to explore and study the United States Constitution for my three kids. I have learned through the years that when studying history and government, it is much more rounded, ambitious, and advantageous to do it without the constrictions of a certain ideology or religious point of view. And "Math U See" is the best!
Decaf Debi On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:23 pm
Carla, to answer your question about the US Constitution, yes. It does protect freedom of religion. Unfortunately, in the last few decades, people have tried to interpret it as freedom FROM religion which is vastly different. I didn't attend the conference, nor have I read the book, but my guess is that it is focused to Christians because many feel that Christianity is under attack from mostly liberal-leaning organizations.
There are stories every day across the US about student-led prayer being banned in school, Christmas and Easter taken off the calendar, and people wearing cross necklaces being asked to take them off so they don't offend anyone. At the same time, schools are introducing subject matter about the Koran, Buddhism, and other religions, offering prayer time for Muslims, and giving students hand-outs on "tolerance." We should all be able to practice our religion of choice (or choose not to practice one), but more and more often, ti seems that one religion is being excluded while others are being promoted in the name of fairness.
My assumption about the book and lecture is that it is designed to clarify exactly what the Constitution says so that Christians, or anyone practicing another faith, understand what their freedoms are and that the government is not supposed to impose restrictions on any of them.
Kimberly On Wednesday, August 3 at 4:10 pm
Carla: What a wonderful comment! Thank you very much for reminding us that it is the similarities between us that count, not the differences. As opposed to Debi, I see a lot of good in teaching tolerance.
Laura On Wednesday, August 3 at 7:06 pm
DecafDebi, I just had to tell you that your response above is wonderful. Thank you so much!
TexasLea On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:00 am
I'm so glad your family enjoyed the convention Heather! It is good to see Kenny feeling better. Although I bet a cast in this 100 + heat is not a fun thing to have.
The "We Can Do It" sign looks to me like it is posted on the corner of the Math U See table.
Homeschool on the Croft On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:07 am
I'm jealous! For us here in the UK, the thought of a homeschool convention just takes the biscuit…. so I attend them through you
Pudewa is a real favourite in this house. We've never heard him speak 'live' of course, but his writing course transformed our eldest son's writing. He's on his first year at Uni, and a tutor told him recently that she loved his style of writing. 'That's all down to Pudewa', he said to me. It's true
I would love the 'Understanding the Constitution' book too – our son has an avid interest in American history and politics… I wonder if it can be got online?
It all looks great. Glad you were there, and glad you're telling us about it
Pam On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:38 am
HELP ME!! Need advice desperately- I have decided to homeschool 3 of my 4 kids this year. K12 program. Boy in 5th- very bright. Twins in 1st- boy/girl. Girl reading, very bright. Boy a little behind but sweet and good listener. No behavior issues or learning disorders. I am a nurse and work 2 days/week. Can this be done or have I lost my mind because I'm feeling like I have lost my mind. They just didn't love the public school near us and I love them so much and want them to be super happy. Crazy? Maybe kids are supposed to be miserable sometimes at school? Need direction and honest advice! Will it take me all day to do school? Will the laundry ever be done again? Will I ever get to read a book by myself again? School supplies were delivered today and I almost had panic attack…
Decaf Debi On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:27 pm
Pam, I understand your fears. I'm right there with you but at least I work from home. There is a Yahoo group I joined that is only for parents who work AND homeschool and need advice/encouragement from one another. Interestingly enough, it's called "WorkandHomeschool". You might do a Yahoo group search and join, too.
Cary S. On Wednesday, August 3 at 2:08 pm
Pam, you CAN do it. You will love having your children with you and they will love learning at home. The biggest key is to relax a bit. It is definitely not like schooling. Yes, they will have work to do, but it is much more relaxed. I don't believe that the children are supposed to be miserable in their learning. Yes, they have to do some things that they don't want to, but who doesn't? You can teach them that with your motherly love, something they can't get even in the very best of schooling situations. Be confident, go slow and steady and stay strong! Oh, and definitely pray!
Pam On Wednesday, August 3 at 4:02 pm
I already feel better with just some encouragement from Homeschooling Moms- would love any more advice!!
Thanks to my cyber-sisters!!
BobbieSue On Saturday, August 20 at 12:04 am
Pam, I can say quite confidently, "Yes, you are crazy. But that's alright, we all are whether we homeschool or not. I homeschooled while working overnights 4 nights a week (Dad stayed with the kids), and as a single Mom after divorce (Dad and G'ma watched kids while I worked), it can be done……Some days it may take all day to do school, but I found in the younger years we were usually done in 3 or 4 hours…….No, your laundry will NEVER be done, you have 3 children. ….As far as reading a book by yourself, hide one in the bathroom and read a page each time you're in there…….And lastly, we used K12 when my oldest was little and enjoyed it. Couldn't continue due to costs, but I have nothing bad to say about it. Just keep an open mind and remember that each child is unique and what works for one, may not for another. Curricula that my oldest loved, my 2nd struggled with, so we would find one that fit her, now with the 3rd we are still making changes to match his learning style. But that is the true BEAUTY of homeschooling- you can customize it to fit each child. And remember when they are struggling to get a concept, with determination, they can get it and there is no greater feeling than when they have that "aha" moment. It is then that they have truly "learned" and YOU got to be there for it. It is just as thrilling to watch a 14 yr old teach herself how to multiply polynomials (without asking any help from her math geek Mom) as it is to see a 5 yr old read his 1st book, or a 1 yr old take their 1st steps.
Best of luck to you and your kids on your new adventure.
Denise On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:56 am
You are so lucky to have a family friendly homeschool conference in your area! The only one we have in Albuquerque is through a Christian organization that does not allow children to attend. Not to mention the fact that it is prohibitively expensive for us.
Gretta On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:59 am
I always enjoy your posts about homeschooling and find lots of inspiration and insight in your honesty and writings. I haven't been able to attend a homeschool conference yet but this is our 2nd year of homeschooling and I could see that the workshops/classes could be very beneficial. I would love to know how you homeschool multiple age children at one time. We have a 10, 8 & 6 yr old and if I school them individually it takes me all day. I guess I just haven't figured out the trick to it yet. While I know there are some subjects we can do together I like to teach their core classes (math, history, etc) individually. I just haven't figured out how to do it without it taking me all day to teach them!
Sunnysidemom On Wednesday, August 3 at 12:13 pm
AGH!!!! We saw Andrew Pedewa in North Dakota in the Spring. He was such a great speaker, and My hubby and I purchased that talk on "Boys who'd rather build forts all day". It was so good!!! He also has one called "The Profound Influence of Music on a Life" that I am SURE you'd like as well!
I have EVERY intention of purchasing that "Adam's Chart of History". I've seen it all over the place, and it looks really good!
Have you heard of Math-U-SEE btw? It uses blocks (and NOT TONS of other manipulatives that you have to purchase) and DVDs for Mom to watch and learn how to teach it. The DVD's CAN also be used for the older students to watch and learn on their own. I really like this math program….it uses visuals to help you "SEE" what going on with the math problems.
I'm going to check out that book on the "10 things every Christian….". Thank you for posting!!! I just love going to Homeschool conventions. They are just so informitive and rejuvenating, aren't they?
Julia On Wednesday, August 3 at 12:37 pm
I have yet to attend a conference…largely because they seem so focused on those who homeschool from a religious (christian) perpsective, which we do not. I *wish* there was a secular or religion-neutral conference!
Sandy On Wednesday, August 3 at 7:11 pm
Back to my question on the Constitution book — we have the same dilemma. Even attending homeschooling coop meetings can be awkward because so many in this area are Christian-focused.
RiRi On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:19 pm
Is there actually any scientific proof that boys and girls learn differently? Or is it simply social bias that caused teachers (and parents) to treat boys differently. I teach my boys and my daughters the same things, and read them the same stories, and as far as I can tell the different learning styles they have, have little to do with their gender.
Donna B. On Wednesday, September 14 at 4:04 pm
Yes, there absolutely is! See if you can get a hold of Dr. Sax's book Gender Matters. You can definitely teach your children the same material – this is not about teaching girls to be girls and boys to be boys. But it is good to acknowledge that their brains are made differently right down to the cells, their development is different, and a different approach can bring out their best! You may already be doing this beautifully, and not even realize it – mothers and teachers are often intuitive and do what works. But I would encourage you to check out the book and see for yourself just how big the differences really are. It's science-heavy, but readable.
Amy Machin On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:43 pm
We live just a few miles from the convention center where they hold the THSC convention. The last few years I've only gone to the freebie Thursday night. I love it!
This year Sally Clarkson's opening message was so very encouraging to me – I've fallen into the trap of having to do everything and being a failure if I didn't. I appreciated hearing from a true veteran that my kids will be okay if I don't actually cross every T and dot every I in each of their books or workbooks. Priorities! Loving my kids!
jenn On Wednesday, August 3 at 2:01 pm
thanks for the books you listed from the workshop about boys. i too have a non-existent amazon budget, so i checked my library immediately. SCORE! the gender differences book and the boys adrift book are at my library! my son is doing a reading report for an AP psych class about the differences between genders, so he's going to find the first one very interesting!
nancypants On Wednesday, August 3 at 2:08 pm
I'm glad you had such a good time. Last year was the first one I ever went to. Went to just one day of ours here this year. I really enjoyed Dianne Craft's workshops on blocked learning gates and the Biology of Behavior. I bet you'd enjoy her stuff too. Wish I could get to a Pudewa conference. He did a seminar out here not long ago but I couldn't make that either… too dang busy!
Cary S. On Wednesday, August 3 at 2:14 pm
Andrew Pudewa is awesome! My son who struggled with spelling because he is an auditory learner has really made leaps and bounds with Excellence in Spelling – The Phonetic Zoo. I started him much later than I should have. He is going to be a junior in high school. He still doesn't have it all down, but we are continuing with the spelling program throughout. I even started my daughter on the program, even though she is an excellent speller. http://www.excellenceinwriting.com Look for the spelling link.
Moira On Wednesday, August 3 at 2:29 pm
Hi and thanks so much for the insider look at a HS conference (I've yet to attend one as we've only been doing this a year or so)! Thanks also for your posts in general.
I'm fascinated by your comments on Pudewa. And, after having read Sax's books, I recommend them to everyone–parents of newborns, those who attend school and teachers are pushing drugs on their kids, parents who find themselves with a boy when they've previously only had girls, people who even generally comment that there's no major difference between genders (what I stupidly believed for longer than I care to admit), well, basically anyone raising humans. I wish more teachers read his work.
ANYways…I'm in the mood for an educational reading bender and am wondering if you'd be willing to post the books recommended by Pudewa? Or, really any other books you heard about while attending workshops?
Thanks so much again and hope you're faring the heat pretty well (we're in the South too).
Moira On Wednesday, August 3 at 4:09 pm
Oh! Sorry. I saw the links to the Sax books, but thought there might've been a longer list/other books.
Thanks so much for the reply!
melanie On Wednesday, August 3 at 2:37 pm
We must have been following each other around because I saw most of the same workshops you did!
I would love to see a workshop aimed at helping to figure out having multiple ages and what to put together and what to separate, and how to teach one specific topic on multiple levels. (For example – I have an 8th, 5th, and K and would love to gear a science lesson to the 5th grader, and extend it for the older, and somehow make it work for the younger as well.)
se7en On Wednesday, August 3 at 5:42 pm
That looks so cool!!! We have nothing like that over here… whole days dedicated to showing you homeschool goodies and resources!!! I would love to stop by a Sonlight stand, we are such crazy Sonlight fans!!! It looks like you could actually learn so much and be inspired so much… not just a whole lot of product pushing!!! Good to see your little man with a smile on his face… that wrist must have been a real hassle for him through the summer.
Marie On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:32 pm
Thanks for writing this post. I took your recommendations and just ordered the book on the Constitution by David Gibbs and Boys Adrift by Dr. Sax.
Ashley On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:10 pm
So interesting to read your post. After much deliberation, my husband and I have decided to homeschool our daughter for kindergarten this year. We have a 5 yo, 3 yo and 5 month old. After MUCH research, I settled on Sonlight and it makes me happy to see you have been happy with that in your family. It is so challenging to wade through the many different types and "brands" of homeschool curriculum…especially if you're new to the game. Speaking of math… have you heard of Khan Academy? Free tutorials and problems to work…great article in Wired Magazine. Google it!
Jen On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:56 pm
I was able to attend the Phoenix Convention, and fell in love with Hal and Melanie Young. They have written a book, "Raising Real Men", that is absolutely fabulous. They have 6 boys and have it down to a science–I would HIGHLY recommend reading it.
Suz On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:33 pm
I would like to see workshops on gifted education.
Tsoniki Crazy Bull On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:43 pm
I really miss homeschooling! This summer has been interesting in that it feels homeschooling has been brought to my attention so much. I met a random person in the grocery store who talked about homeschooling, I finally have "free time" to blog surf and find these new posts here, I am seeing more and more of my friends online talking about their plans. The biggest thing for me (at this point) is that I look to the future and imagine the chance of my kids getting athletic scholarships and wonder if that is a possibility for homeschooled kids. And while my mind is screaming yes of course it is – I am still hesitant. Thanks for this post, I wish I were close to a homeschool conference to just soak it in and have a chance to see if this is what I should do.
Charli On Thursday, August 4 at 12:46 am
I really do need to go to the convention one of these years. It's one town over for pete's sake! I was just worried the speakers would be lame, I guess. Our ac went out the first day of the convention and there were NO hotels to be found because of it! lol! I think it was a sign that I should have gone! I'm glad you wrote about it. I am definately going to do my best to attend next year, provided its in the same place!
Amy On Thursday, August 4 at 2:45 am
Funny, I've gone to our local homeschool convention for the 3 of the last 4 years and we don't homeschool. Well – we didn't – we finally begin in two weeks. 4th grade and 6th grade using Sonlight and I couldn't be more excited (or nervous) There is always so much amazing information to be gleaned whenever I've attended it has helped me help my children better even while they were attending school. So many resources etc.
I find it interesting also in reading the comments from non-Christian homeschoolers, not attending simply because it is Christian based – I would encourage anyone to attend if they are able because the information is so good. I'm sure you will find useful information regardless of your faith. I found much value and benefit and I wasn't even a homeschooler :).
Thank you for sharing.
Moe On Thursday, August 4 at 8:20 am
There is nothing like a homeschool convention! If a family has never gone, I highly recommend going. If a family is struggling with homeschooling and thinking of giving up, I tell them to GO and GO NOW! If it's after convention time, then I loan them my MP3's of the convention speakers, works like a charm to hear other moms and dads say they are tired, weary and were ready to give up once, but they did not.
I do tell newbies at the convention, keep your checkbook at the hotel. Make a list of what you want from the vendor hall, check prices on the internet back at the hotel as well as your library to see if they have it. Then only buy your must haves, if you are not sure, as the vendor for a business card and ask if they will extend the free shipping or whatever discount they are giving for 7 days after the convention so you can discuss it with your husband. I've never had one turn me down :O)
Glad you had a wonderful time.
Brooke On Thursday, August 4 at 9:58 am
It was so nice to meet you and Jeff! I am glad you guys spotted Mindy in the crowd. The convention was fun and I am looking forward to next year. Blessings to you and your family.
Sheryl Slot On Thursday, August 4 at 9:58 am
I remember seeing you at the conference! I remember thinking, "She has a gorgeous crown of splendor also! I wonder if she gets as many compliments as I do!" I'm glad you had a great time-we did too!
Amanda On Thursday, August 4 at 10:26 am
Hey I was at that convention! This was my second one and they are so encouraging, aren't they?! I have been reading your stuff on here for a while, so when I saw a girl on the teen staff that looked a lot like your daughter, I was like NO WAY! I think I know her from one of the blogs I read. I didn't go up and say hi or anything but now I know my suspicions were correct We loved Andrew Pudewa too! He is an awesome speaker!
amy On Thursday, August 4 at 10:51 am
I just purchased Sonlight for the first time this year. Glad to hear that you have been using it. This is my second year and I am excited to try Sonlight.
Carrie Ramsey On Thursday, August 4 at 11:01 am
Did you see the post convention survey? It allowed you to give your thoughts and rate various aspects of the convention. One section allowed for speakers and topics you'd like to see in the future… you could probably find the survey on the THSC website.
Carrie Ramsey On Thursday, August 4 at 11:16 am
Here is the survey I was talking about… http://ow.ly/5SlBf
Filling it out also enters you for a chance to win an iPad
Sandy Manning On Thursday, August 4 at 3:23 pm
Hi Heather:
I homeschool in TX too. I have three kids in their 20s (all entirely h.s.) and one 15 y.o. I wouldn't hesitate to email your conference ideas to THSC. I think they would be totally open to input! Did you go to any of Sally Clarkson's sessions?
nmkpg9sd0qq On Thursday, August 4 at 11:02 pm
Hi Heather:
I homeschool in TX too. I have three kids in their 20s (all entirely h.s.) and one 15 y.o. I wouldn't hesitate to email your conference ideas to THSC. I think they would be totally open to input! Did you go to any of Sally Clarkson's sessions?
sprittibee On Friday, August 5 at 8:57 am
OMSH! I can't believe I missed meeting you! I was taking photos for the convention and just posted on my blog about it yesterday. I go to that convention a lot – every other year or so. I have also attended the Austin and Dallas ones, but THSC has gotten better and better each year – and the keynotes are always amazing. I go to the conference mainly for the pep talks. Sally Clarkson and Andrew Pudewa are not to be missed. I also have a 9th grader this year, so I am hoping that I can purchase the MP3s of the conference talks and listen to them at home – I wasn't able to attend any of the talks for myself because I had two cameras in my hands for four days (and YES – the hotel made ALL the difference… next time get a room! I'll see you there!!!).
JulieD On Friday, August 5 at 8:33 pm
Nifty! Thanks for all the links and reviews, they should come in pretty handy, I think.
As for conference topics, I would like to see anything and everything geared toward teaching middle and highschool grades. (also, anything about self-educating teens, as my kids often pick up subjects on their own to learn)
JB On Tuesday, August 23 at 10:01 am
Just finished Why Gender Matters after reading your post. I've three girls and a boy and KNOW there is most certainly a difference but this book was a blessing. THANK YOU for this post and sharing the book reccomendations. On to the next SAX book.


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Things Are Starting to Get Graphic- This was as inevitable as it was unavoidable. The NFL has become graphic. You can't stop it, and really cannot even look away. It is there right in front of all of us. The NFL has become graphic. That's right, Week 11 brought out the first of what will be many NFL playoff scenario graphics. These graphics will be prominent as the NFL starts approaching it's home stretch as we get close to December. CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN all are now already full fledged with graphics on how the playoffs are starting to look. Each week ofcourse there will be changes. It is entirely possible with few exceptions (Seattle being the obvious one) that the graphics you see tomorrow and Monday, and on into Thanksgiving week will not be the same graphics you will see at the regular season's end. The Kingshark Line ofcourse has it's own set of graphics so to speak (not really) and will break down the playoff scenario's as they stand before the beginning of play on Sunday (factoring in New Orleans win over Atlanta Thursday night):
NFC (In order of current seeding):
1) Seattle 10-1 (lock for post season); 2) New Orleans 9-2 (lock for post season); 3) Detroit Lions 6-4 (shaky) ; 4) Philadelphia 6-5 (NFC East = shaky, but the cheese stakes are the best in the world) ; 5) Carolina 7-3 (on Saints tail); 6) San Francisco 49ers (must have a strong showing in their final six games)
In the Hunt: Arizona 6-4 (on 49ers tail); Chicago 6-4 (swept by Lions, shaky); Green Bay 5-5 (different team w/o Aaron Rogers); Dallas 5-5 (gets in their own way too much); NY Giants 4-6 (believe it or not); St Louis 4-6 (No, I'm not auditioning here for the local Improv)...
AFC (In order of current seeding):
1) Denver 10-1 (could flip with KC); 2) Indianapolis 7-3 (lock for post season, will win AFC South by default); 3) New England 7-3 (Patriots a lock, penalized one seed for Tom Brady's usage of foul language at end of Carolina game...jk); 4) Cincinnati 7-4 (still needs to learn how to win pressure games on road, will be critical in January); 5) Kansas City 10-1 (could flip with Denver); 6) New York Jets 5-5 (noticeable drop off once the Jets enter the conversation) ...
In the Hunt: Miami Dolphins 5-5 (trying to get focus back to football), Oakland Raiders 4-6 (believe it or not), Pittsburgh Steelers 4-6 (have chance knowing Jets are sixth seed), Baltimore Ravens 4-6 (hard luck defending champs will need to win out, get help. They did last year and look what happened), Tennessee Titans 4-6 (better chance of Carrie Underwood performing a live concert in your home garage), Cleveland Browns 4-6 (better chance of Drew Carey singing along with Carrie Underwood in the same concert); San Diego 4-6 (just stay classy, some locals expected way too much here. A rebuild is inevitable in SD); Buffalo 4-7 (time for an intervention if you believe this unless you live in Western New York).
Obviously this will be updated each week as needed or relevant. Most teams "In The Hunt" in the AFC will need help, then again when the Jets are number six it pretty much means someone else has a chance.
The Kingshark Line- In Week 11 the KSL went 10-5 for the weekend. In the Thursday Night game the KSL had the Saints over the Falcons 31-17. Currently sitting at 112-53, the KSL continues to give the NFL a run for the money so to speak. However the one thing about picking NFL games as we have learned is that one week you can be on top while the next week you look at some of the picks made and wonder what you were thinking. However what makes the NFL unique is that just when you think you have it all figured out, you realize you don't. That's the thrill of the chase. Each week is different. NFL Week 12 will be as unique as any other of the previous 11 weeks before it. This is the time of the season where football and brass tax start to meet. The best teams will be perfecting their game for a likely post season run. The "On the Bubble" teams are looking to do what they can to get through Week 17 and on in to January. And then there is Houston and Jacksonville who at least have decent downtown convention centers. So does Eugene, Oregon. Week 12 is a bye week for the Bills, Bengals, Eagles, Seahawks. Here's how the KSL sees this week playing out:
NY Jets@Baltimore (CBS)- The NY Jets, a team that can look solid one week and horrendous the next. They are arguable the hardest team to read in the NFL. They hold the sixth seed in the AFC right now. The Baltimore Ravens would love to have that sixth seed. Baltimore out of all the teams in the hunt despite the 4-6 mark still have the experience to overcome their tough luck and find a way into January. This would need to start with this game if the Ravens don't want to miss the post season just a year after winning it all. The Ravens have been the league's unluckiest team this year. Joe Flacco may not light up the scoreboard, but has much more in the way of experience with pressure than does Geno Smith. Ravens 23 Jets 13.
Pittsburgh@Cleveland (CBS)- The Browns and Steelers renew their twice a year rivalry as both teams enter the game with 4-6 marks. While 4-6 in Cleveland tends to be somewhat expected, it certainly is not acceptable to most Steelers fans. The Steelers last week had a strong character win over the Lions while the Browns got hammered in Cincinnati. The Steelers need this game to at least have a little bit of daylight in the post season picture. However the Steelers have had way to many problems on offense and not enough plays on defense. If the Browns have one thing going for them in this game is that they have nothing to lose either way. Spoiling any Steelers hopes is something they live for. Will be a tough battle throughout. Steelers 19 Browns 16.
Minnesota@Green Bay (FOX)- The Packers are probably the one team that can honestly say their season turned on a dime with the loss of one key player. Without Aaron Rogers, they are a different team period. Scott Tolzien will start for the Packers as they take on a Vikings team who is just looking to do whatever they can with the remaining schedule ahead of them. The Packers will be doing the same if they can't right the ship here. The Packers take an ugly one here. They have no other choice really. Packers 20 Vikings 13.
Tampa Bay@Detroit (FOX)- The Lions return home after a splitting a two game road trip in which the more important game was in Chicago. The Lions offense is in a place where they are most comfortable playing and taking on a team that is at this point playing out the schedule. If Matthew Stafford is on his game here the Lions should be able to handle their business. Lions 34 Buccaneers 20.
San Diego@Kansas City (CBS)- The Chiefs enter this game a week removed from their first loss of the season in Denver. The Chiefs get a rematch with their Colorado rivals next week. This is only mentioned to make certain they don't get caught looking ahead which is the only thing that can really hurt them here. The Chargers are on fumes and are fading after three consecutive losses, two of which were in winnable games. Head Coach Andy Reid should have the Chiefs well focused against a team who does not historically perform well in cold weather games. Sunday's kickoff calls for a temperature of around 26 degrees. The Chargers played in 74 degrees in Miami last week and couldn't get it done. Below freezing the following week is simply way too much to ask. That and a road game against one of the NFL's top teams (and best home teams to boot). This one is not really close. Chiefs 24 Chargers 10.
Carolina@Miami (FOX)- The Panthers enter this game the hottest team in the NFL having won their last six games, including impressive wins over the 49ers and Patriots in the last two weeks. The Carolina defense got a strong test from the Patriots last Monday night and passed despite the controversial call at the end of the game. The Panthers on offense still can struggle at times however when given the opportunity can match points with any team in the 20's or 30's when needed. Cam Newton has a solid supporting cast and is having arguably his best season yet. The Dolphins came up with a much needed win at home last weekend versus the Chargers and are looking to defend the Miami turf against maybe the best team outside of New England and New Orleans that they are playing this season. If the Dolphins can contain Newton they have a good chance to make a game of it. However the Panthers defense is going to bring many challenges to Ryan Tannehill and the Miami offense. The Panthers on paper look to be the better team but it wont be played on paper. Carolina takes this one, Miami makes them earn it in what could be the best game of the day. Panthers 30 Dolphins 27.
Chicago@St Louis (FOX)- The Chicago Bears come into this game tied for the lead in the NFC North division with the rival Lions who hold all tie breakers. The Rams at 4-6 are still mathematically alive but will have to have an unbelievable showing over their next six games to get to January. The Bears last weekend won a brutal battle with Baltimore that went into overtime on a weather beaten field. The good news for the Bears here is that the game is indoors. The Rams are coming off a bye week after their best game of the season in a 30 point rout of the Colts on the road. The Rams however face two problems here, 1) The Bears are not in the AFC South, and 2) the game is not on the road. The Bears are banged up but will fight for a game they need 300 miles away from home. Bears 20 Rams 17.
Jacksonville@Houston (CBS)- The two teams meet twice in the next 11 days in what could conceivable be the two worst football games this season or even in NFL history. Not to say that nobody in either city will watch this game, but odds are a rerun of "The Sound of Music" will probably pull higher TV ratings numbers. Both teams actually in the next 11 days have the rare opportunity of spoiling each other's bid for the top pick in next year's NFL draft. This is also a battle between teams with the two ugliest uniforms in the league to boot. Whoever designed them had to foresee this game well in advance. As the old adage goes, "Plenty of Good Seats Are Available". No Kidding. We haven't picked Jacksonville all season. Perhaps this is the weekend to get on the Jaguars bandwagon. If you play for the Texans, cut your dreadlocks before the game. Jaguars 13 Texans 10.
Indianapolis@Arizona (CBS)- This will be an interesting watch as Arizona Head Coach Bruce Arians goes up against the team he led last season while their (Indy's) Head Coach Chuck Pagano was out battling an illness. With Arians on the other sideline the Colts are going up against a team who will have scouted them and know them very well. Meanwhile the Colts are coming off 10 days rest after a much needed win in Tennessee following an embarrassing home loss to the Rams. The Colts have a comfortable lead in the AFC South and probably want to close things out before they can get interesting again. Arizona at 6-4 is tied with the 49ers for second place in the NFC West and is only one tie breaker out of the sixth seed. The Cardinals have played decent football in their three game winning streak and need this game to boost their playoff chances. The Colts have enough to win this game and need it to maintain their current spot as the number two team in the AFC. This has the potential also to be a very good game in it's own right and should be. Colts 34 Cardinals 31.
Tennessee@Oakland (CBS)- The Raiders return home after stopping the franchise's ten game road losing streak in Houston last week. The Titans in their last outing 10 days earlier gave the Colts all they could handle before Indy took a thriller in Nashville by three points. The Titans by and large have been a disappointment and have faded considerably after a 3-1 start. With QB Jake Locker out for the season the Titans have hinted they may now be looking ahead to 2014. The Raiders will start Matt McGloin at QB after a successful outing in Houston as Terrell Pryor remains out with injury. Neither team figures to be a factor come January however this is one where pride will be enough of a motivator for both teams. The Raiders right now are the team which is more on an upswing and is actually playing the better football if only slightly. Raiders 23 Titans 19.
Dallas@NY Giants (FOX)- Could it be that the NY Giants at 0-6 had the NFC East if not the entire league right where they wanted them? False sense of security; No way they will come back from 0-6; They'll be lucky to win a game all year, etc. The Giants at 4-6 have a chance to actually get back in the NFC East race and become the factor they have been in years past. The Cowboys may have been a favorite here but aren't because they are their own worst enemy. The Cowboys just seem to be prone to become very human when the game is on the line. After an 0-6 start which included an opening week loss at Jerryworld, the Giants have won four in a row and are acting like a team playing with house money. That's what makes them most dangerous. Giants 24 Cowboys 17.
Denver@New England (NBC)- Sunday Night Football once again features a match that everyone wants to see when the Broncos lead by Peyton Manning face the Patriots led by Tom Brady. This is the 14th time these two QB's have met, and Manning's second time as a member of the Broncos. Denver took care of business against the Chiefs in the Mile High City last Sunday night while the Patriots lost a tough game against the Panthers that more or less was decided on the game's final play. There are a number of arguments you can make for either team either winning or losing this game and they are all valid points. The Patriots at home are one of the NFL's toughest challenges. If the Broncos can win in Foxboro, it could spark a run that will take them deep into January. Another one of those games where whoever wins will either have the ball last or do just enough to offset what the other team has planned. Patriots at home get a close one. Patriots 31 Broncos 27.
San Francisco@Washington (ESPN)- The 49ers at 6-4 are looking to rebound after two tough losses in a row to Carolina and New Orleans. The Redskins at 3-7 are looking to find something that will make their season meaningful. Colin Kaepernick has struggled since the 49ers bye week as the passing game has dropped all the way to the bottom of the NFL statistically. If the 49ers are to win here they need to find a way to get this working once again. The good news for the red and gold is that the Redskins rank amongst the bottom of the NFL in most defensive categories. The 49ers should be able to run the ball and stretch the field against the Washington defense. Meanwhile RGIII despite completing 60% of his passes this season for over 2,700 yards has not enjoyed the same success he had a year ago. The Redskins can also move the ball but will be challenged by a 49ers defense which is in the top ten in the league. The 49ers are in need of a win and will need to start taking care of business on the road as a wild card is likely going to be their only option to get into the post season tournament. 49ers 27 Redskins 16. For more information on this game please go to this link: http://goldengatereport.com/articles/49ers-begin-wild-card-quest-against-redskins-on-monday-night-football
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Pig Kisses
August 19, 2011 § 4 Comments
One of the things I like about living with animals is the little stories that unfold every day.
The story of this photo goes something like this: I was moving the piglets to a fresh piece of ground. To get there, I had to cross a stream; therefore, it seemed expedient to carry the pigs, which were still just small enough to make this a not-entirely-ridiculous idea. While I was ferrying this one, I was gripped by the desire to kiss it on the snout. This proved to be an unwanted advance, hence the blood. I was sort of hoping people would ask me about the wound, but no one did. This probably explains why I'm sharing it here.
§ 4 Responses to Pig Kisses
I know the feeling. Recently, I left a rake by a garden bed with the thought "better pick that up. Someone will step on it and hit themselves in the head." Well, I didn't. And that someone, you guessed it. Me.
I am relatively short so the the end of the rake hit me square on the eyebrow and totally blacked my eye.
No one said a word.
I guess they are accustomed to seeing my chicken-wire scratched arms, farmer's tanned legs, bruises and other assortment of urban farming wounds.
I eventually took it as a compliment.
Pretty hilarious, gotta respect those baby pig survival tactics. My daughter once flipped her step grandpa right over her in a classic self defense move (at three years old) because he tried to grab her and kiss her. She had never met him before and she was right in protecting herself from the brute. He is the same one that verbally abused my Mom. So good for her I say! I am sure you are much nicer!
I'm quite pleased with the infrmoaotin in this one. TY!


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It was not supposed to be like this.
After all we were just friends,
Although in my world she was more.
Although I never told her,
That doesn't make me wrong or right.
Although she was my life,
That doesn't make me right or wrong
Like I have said:
I was her friend, not her husband.
Should have acted within that capacity,
I deserve to be mad at me.
After all I was the one who gave her my heart.
Just cause people asked me about her,
That doesn't make her my wife.
Never once did we exchange vows.
Just because I am crying,
That doesn't make me a victim.
I was afraid to let her go,
Just in case someone might get her.
That was my fault because it was my decision.
I should have never put my heart in my minds position.
I must admit,
She was the one I wanted to commit.
Either I was not leaving to my potential
Or I was just an average guy.
Truth be told I would do it again,
Next time as a husband and not a friend...
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Waynflete continues to wow, knocks off top-ranked BBR
AUGUSTA—It's beginning to look as if there's absolutely nothing that will stop the Waynflete girls' basketball team.
After a stellar regular season, the fourth-ranked and senior-laden Flyers have been on a mission to sap the will out of their opponent as rapidly as possible since the postseason began, dominating No. 13 Carrabec in the preliminary round last week and fifth-ranked Dirigo in the quarterfinals.
Thursday afternoon at the Augusta Civic Center, Waynflete put on its most impressive show yet.
The Flyers broke the will of top-ranked Boothbay Region in the first period, never trailed and raced to a 22-11 lead behind 12 points from senior standout Martha Veroneau and eight forced turnovers. By halftime, Waynflete was up, 36-20, and even though the Seahawks momentarily drew within 11 in the third quarter, the Flyers went on a 12-2 run to extend their advantage to 21 and they never looked back, cruising to a 73-52 victory.
Veroneau led all scorers with 31 points, senior Rhiannan Jackson added 16 points and everyone else who took the floor contributed as Waynflete improved to 18-3, ended Boothbay's season at 17-3 and advanced to face No. 2 Madison (17-3) in the Western Class C Final Saturday at 7 p.m., in Augusta.
"The quick start was crucial, getting in (Boothbay's) heads," said Veroneau, who continues to treat the Augusta Civic Center like her personal playground. "We went off from there and never looked back. They're a tough team and we knew they could come back, but it was a great team effort and a lot of intensity on our part."
Home away from home
Waynflete has been very comfortable and successful at the Augusta Civic Center in recent years, winning nine of 15 games since its first appearance in 2007.
This winter, the Flyers have higher expectations than ever.
Waynflete was a regional finalist last year (losing, 43-36, to Hall-Dale in the Western C Final) and cruised in its first two outings this season, 59-32 over visiting Old Orchard Beach and 65-33 at home over Traip, in a game which saw Veroneau break the 1,000-point threshold for her career. After a hard fought 60-55 loss at defending Western B champion Lake Region, the Flyers handled host Sacopee (48-17), visiting North Yarmouth Academy (76-22) and Greenville (71-25), in a game played in Augusta. The arrival of the new year wasn't kind, however, as Waynflete lost in overtime to Cape Elizabeth, 49-45. The Flyers responded with wins at Fryeburg (53-39) and Old Orchard Beach (50-38), at home over Kents Hills (64-39) and Yarmouth (58-37) and at Traip (67-23). Waynflete then dropped a close 57-49 decision at Wells before bouncing back with one-sided victories at Hebron (81-20), NYA (75-25) and Kents Hill (69-40, game which saw Veroneau pass her sister, Margaret, to become the program's all-time leading scorer) and at home over Greater Portland Christian School (64-23) and Sacopee (63-20) to finish fourth in the region.
After toying No. 13 Carrabec in the preliminary round last Tuesday, 73-36, Waynflete had no trouble with fifth-ranked Dirigo in quarterfinals Tuesday, 69-39.
After losing to Waynflete in last year's semifinals, Boothbay entered this season as a favorite in Western C and after losing two of its first four games, hit its stride and closed on a 14-game win streak to earn the top seed. In the quarterfinals Tuesday, the Seahawks ousted No. 8 St. Dom's after a struggle, 43-37.
Last year's encounter was the only prior between the Flyers and Seahawks and it produced a record-setting show from Veroneau, who went off for 47 points.
Thursday, Veroneau and her teammates set the tone early and left little doubt that they're now the team to beat in the region and perhaps all of Class C.
It was clear it wasn't going to be Boothbay's day when the Seahawks won the opening tip, but promptly threw the ball away.
Veroneau then spotted Jackson for a layup and the Flyers were ahead to stay. Senior Catherine Veroneau made it 4-0, taking a pass from sophomore Julianna Harwood and making a layup. Boothbay got on the board with 6:35 left in the quarter when its star senior Alexandra Clarke scored on a putback, but Martha Veroneau canned a 3. Junior Abby McLellan got 3 back for the Seahawks, cutting the deficit to 7-5, but they wouldn't get any closer.
Junior Leigh Fernandez set up Harwood for a layup, Martha Veroneau did the same to sophomore Helen Gray-Bauer, who entered the game and immediately scored, and Veroneau scored on a driving layup to make it 13-5.
"(Martha) stepped up early, which took the pressure off everybody else," said Waynflete coach Brandon Salway. "It was nice to see her show people who she is if they haven't seen her play."
After Seahawks senior Sarah Caron scored on a runner, Veroneau made a leaner and the next time down added a foul shot. Caron made a jumper and Clarke scored on a putback to make it 16-11, but Waynflete closed the quarter on a 6-0 run, getting a layup from Jackson (assisted by Veroneau), two Veroneau free throws after a steal and a pullup Veroneau bank shot for a commanding 22-11 advantage.
"I think one of the things I was nervous about was the start," said Jackson. "Coming out strong was really important. We had to win the game from the beginning."
In the first quarter alone, the Flyers forced eight turnovers, while only committing one, and got 12 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists from Veroneau, who at that point was on pace to break her tourney scoring record.
Waynflete did not let up in the second period.
Catherine Veroneau got things started with a 3. Veroneau, who missed much of each of the past two seasons with knee injuries, has certainly made the most of her time on the big stage.
"It's amazing to be playing," Veroneau said. "It's a great group of girls to be playing with as well. Watching last year was fun, but playing is so much better. I made it through the regular season, which was in the back of my mind. Now it's playoffs, so I might as well go out and give it my all."
"Catherine works so hard," Salway said. "It was such a tough loss for our team (the past two years). It's impressive for her to be here and for her to play the way she does. I really respect her."
After Seahawks sophomore Morgan Crocker scored on a bank shot and Clarke added a free throw, Jackson spotted an open Fernandez, who canned a 3. Senior Allison Carbone-Crocker made a layup for Boothbay, but after a Martha Veroneau steal, Veroneau set up Fernandez for a layup.
Caron made a bank shot, but Veroneau banked home a 3 while being shoved to the ground. After Carbone-Crocker made a bank shot, a long 3 from Jackson put the Flyers in control, 36-20, at halftime.
Waynflete forced 13 first half turnovers, while only committing five, and got 15 points and six boards from Veroneau.
Boothbay hoped to make a game of it in the second half and started strong.
McLellan made a layup that was answered by a Fernandez 3 and a Veroneau free throw, but Caron knocked down a jumper. After Jackson made one foul shot, Clark scored on a short jumper, Carbone-Crocker scored on a putback and a leaner from McLellan pulled the Seahawks within 11, 41-30, forcing Salway to call timeout with just over three minutes remaining in the period.
Then, the Flyers responded, closing the frame on a 12-2 run.
Fernandez spotted a wide-open Jackson for a layup and after a steal at one end, Harwood put home a miss while being fouled and converted the free throw for an old-fashioned three-point play.
Carbone-Crocker got two points back with a layup, but Jackson converted a three-point play, Jackson fed Veroneau for a layup off an inbounds pass and Veroneau scored on a putback to make it 53-32 after three.
"We knew this is our time and we needed to pick it up and bring (the lead back) to 20," Jackson said. "We talked about making backdoor cuts and seeing them."
"We had talked at halftime about taking our 16 point lead to 20," Salway said. "It was 11 and we knew we could still get it to 20. We just had a little lull."
Clarke made a layup to start the fourth, but Harwood got an offensive rebound and fed Gray-Bauer for a short jumper and Veroneau took a pass from Fernandez and made a 3. After Clarke scored on a putback, Veroneau made another 3. Caron scored on a layup and Clarke added another, but Harwood scored on a putback and Jackson made a free throw.
Carbone-Crocker made a bank shot, but Veroneau answered with a pullup jumper. Carbone-Crocker scored on a layup, but Veroneau canned a long 3 from the left wing to go over 30 points and make it 69-44.
Down the stretch, Clarke scored on a leaner off the glass, McLellan added a free throw, Jackson countered with a layup, Clarke hit a leaner, Clarke made a free throw, freshman Anne Veroneau delivered Waynflete's final points with two foul shots and Crocker brought a finish to the festivities with a free throw which gave the Flyers the 73-52 decision.
"Having a fast-paced game was crucial," Martha Veroneau said. "If they slowed it down with their height, it would have been harder for us."
"The game plan was to keep a fast pace and keep their post players in check," said Catherine Veroneau. "I think we executed pretty well."
"I was pleased," Salway added. "We shared the ball well. I thought our movement was good. We didn't shoot great on Tuesday, but I thought we stepped into our shots with more confidence tonight. We missed some early, but I liked our aggressiveness out of the box. We set the pace for the game. Hopefully we get some rest tomorrow because we'll have to do it against Saturday."
Martha Veroneau had herself another tournament game to remember, tallying 31 points on six two-pointers, five 3s and four foul shots.
Once again, she had plenty of help.
Jackson had 16 points, Fernandez eight, Harwood seven, Catherine Veroneau five, Gray-Bauer four and Anne Veroneau two.
The Flyers finished with nine 3-pointers to just one for Boothbay.
On the glass, Harwood once again led the way with 10, while Martha Veroneau collected nine, Catherine Veroneau six and Jackson five.
"I'm really proud of Rhiannan, Julianna and Catherine with rebounding," Salway said. "I thought our rebounding was really good."
Waynflete had 13 steals, with Harwood pilfering five, Jackson and Martha Veroneau three each and Fernandez a pair.
The Flyers, even playing at their frenetic pace, only committed 10 turnovers. They shot 10-of-17 from the foul line.
Clarke paced the Seahawks with 19 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots, but for the most part, Waynflete held her relatively in check.
"It was a team effort on (Clarke)," Martha Veroneau said. "Julianna did a great job down low. We've worked a lot of on defensive rebounding and boxing out. Brandon's incredible getting us to where we have to be to compete with taller teams."
Carbone-Crocker added 12 points (and five rebounds), Caron had 10 (eight boards and three steals), McLellan eight and Crocker three.
Boothbay had a 35-31 rebounding advantage.
The Seahawks were doomed by 23 turnovers and they shot 5-of-11 from the charity stripe.
Here we go again
For the fourth time in five seasons, Waynflete is one step from a first trip to the Class C state game, but once again, the Flyers will have a tough time getting through the regional final round.
Awaiting Waynflete Saturday will be No. 2 Madison (17-3, after eking out an overtime win over No. 3 Old Orchard Beach in its semifinal Thursday). The Flyers don't face the Bulldogs in the regular season. Waynflete lost to Madison in the 2006 preliminary round (71-32) and the 2010 regional final and beat the Bulldogs in last year's quarterfinals, 56-39.
In previous regional final visits, Waynflete was eliminated by Jay in 2009 (40-38), Madison in 2010 (37-23) and Hall-Dale last season.
This time, the Flyers are consumed with advancing, keeping this special season alive and giving themselves an opportunity at immortality.
"Coming out strong will be really important again," Catherine Veroneau said. "We want to set the tone early."
"Hopefully we have two more games," Jackson said. "This has been the best season I've had in my high school career. I'm excited to keep it going."
"(Madison's) definitely a tough team," Martha Veroneau said. "Anything can happen in a regional final. We want to win it so bad. I think of freshman year when we lost to (Madison) and every year since going into the locker room and saying next year we'll do it. Now, there's no next year. I really believe this is the team that will do it. With Brandon leading us and with the group of girls we have, no matter what, it's been a great run."
"We have to be like we were today," Salway added. "We're going to have to be just as aggressive. We have to finally beat a Mountain Valley Conference team in the championship game. Until we do it, we haven't done it. We need to finish it off. This is full circle for the seniors. Martha and Catherine combined for I think one point in that (2010) loss. Hopefully we can finish it off this time. It's hard to win games here no matter what seed you are. This is a special group. They've put a lot of hours into this over the summer and in camps. Hopefully it will pay off Saturday night."


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I'd like to point out that bottled water is a gimmick!! It's mostly tap water, it's waste of energy, money, and plastic. This is incredibly frustrating to see this article urge others to buy bottled water when most people know little to nothing about how that water got into that bottle. Local governments publish plenty of info about your tap water, and the standards for public tap water are stricter than bottle water. A few decades ago everyone drank from the tap so why is tap water any worse?? If anything it's gotten better! Don't fall for the scam of bottled water.
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This theater coincided with the opening of Golden East Crossing Mall in 1986 adjacent to the Food Court. It remained in operation until mid-2003, when the Carmike chain shut it down due to a lack of profitability. The Cinema Grill organization re-opened the theater under a new name in December 2003 and even moved its headquarters to Rocky Mount in an effort to give it new life. However, the theater closed up again after less than six months in operation.
No further attempts have been made by mall management to get the theater space operational once again. I think it is a shame that such a space in a prime location would go unused. That space could possibily be used for other purposes, such as a theater showing second-run movies or a dinner theater offering live plays or musicals.
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The Golden East Crossing Cinemas were located on the food court section of the shopping center and it also had a mall entrance accessible to the theatre. It was the only 4-plex cinema in town until 2003.
The Golden East Cinema was dethroned as Rocky Mount's largest cinema in 2000 when the Premiere Theatres 12 (now 14) opened in the old Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on Benvenue Road at Hunter Hill Road. The end of Carmike Cinemas in Rocky Mount followed shortly thereafter.
In 1986,Cineplex Odeon had two movie houses within the greater Rocky Mount area. The Golden East Crossing Cinemas was one. The other was the Cardinal 1 & 2 at Crossroads Plaza(formerly K-Mart Plaza).
The Englewood Cinema 1 & 2 and the Oakwood Plaza 1 & 2 were operated under Stewart and Everett until 1986,before Carmike Cinemas took over operations.
The Oakwood Plaza Cinemas 1 & 2 is also NOT listed on the site but will be very soon.
Raysson: I have just posted the Oakwood Twin – didn't know you were going to put it up – sorry about that! Anyway, I went to the Golden East Cinema back in 2000, about the time when the Premiere 12 opened. I had to wait 15 minutes before someone showed up at the ticket booth to sell me a ticket – according to their schedule they were supposed to be open at that moment. I bought my ticket and went in – the place was deserted. Carmike had not yet reopened the Cardinal at this point; judging from my experience at the Golden East Carmike should have let the Cardinal stay closed. I found it hard to believe that the Golden East was once a Cineplex Odeon; it looked as bad as any ancient Stewart & Everett shoebox.
I have the original ad for this theatre's grand opening. The Golden East Crossing Cinemas opened on December 18, 1987 under Cineplex Odeon Theatres. The opening attractions for the grand opening of the Golden East Crossing Cinemas were:
1- Barbra Streisand and Richard Dreyfuss in NUTS
2- Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen in WALL STREET
3- BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED from Steven Spielburg
4- Tom Selleck and Ted Danson THREE MEN AND A BABY
The Golden East Crossing Cinemas was Rocky Mount's largest and most popular multiplex cinema until the 1990's until Carmike Cinemas took over operations until it closed in 2003.
"Batteries Not Included" from what I heard was a real turkey; one showing at Greenville's Plitt Quad (later Carolina East 4 and co-owned with this theater) had free admission! Did Golden East 4 also do the free showing of "Batteries Not Included"? The reviews I read were so bad I passed on the free show!
I have them ads for the opening of the GOLDEN EAST CROSSING CINEMAS from December 18,1987.
Not only "Batteries Not Included" was a real turkey of a film produced by Steven Spielburg,but Spielburg also produced the dreadful "Harry And The Hendersons"…a movie that was so bad and totally stupid that one theatre in Durham took it off the schedule after one week!!! I can say Spielburg was behind the horrible "Poltergeist II" which he served as executive producer.
Carmike's last day of operating the Golden East 4 was May 1, 2003 (a Thursday). The Cinema Grill opened in December 2003 and was gone by April 2004. Raysson: I had the extreme displeasure of watching "Harry and the Hendersons"…made even worse by watching it at the Plaza Cinema in Greenville – in the middle auditorium (a rotten shoebox with a postage-stamp screen, it was the right half of the original auditorium). From my one time watching a movie at the Golden East 4 (in 2003), it seemed that Carmike had brought in people from the defunct Plaza Cinema 3 in Greenville to run Golden East 4. The Rocky Mount theater was just as run-down as the Greenville shoebox was on its last night of operation (August 6, 1998 – I saw "There's Something About Mary"). The Cinema Grill concept was too upscale for Rocky Mount; it may have fared better in Greenville at the Carolina East 4, Buccaneer 3 or Park Theater locations. The Golden East should have been converted to a 99-cent second-run house instead; Books-a-Million wound up moving in the vacant theater at Golden East Crossing.
You have to be trolling about Poltergeist 2. In some ways its better than the first. The evil character Kane is far scarier than anything in the original.
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By JEAN TARBETT HARDIMAN
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HUNTINGTON — When Gary Ward founded Classic Construction 30 years ago, times were tough for small businesses in Huntington. The economy was declining. Banks weren't quick to loan.
But he knew he had a niche.
He had been working construction for a larger company and decided to try some jobs on his own — specializing in fire and water restoration, with full-service general contracting offered as well.
In the early years, he put in 15-hour days, sevens days a week. His wife, Jina, worked a day job, came home and helped type up estimates in the evenings. The "office" was his dining room table.
He started with himself, his father, painter Bill Ward, and three employees. Today, Classic Construction has about 40 employees and is a major player in the construction business, working on projects from Beckley to Ironton and Charleston to Ashland. The full-service general contracting business owns what totals about a city block-and-a-half of property at the 1400 block of 8th Ave.
"There was a growing need for contractors to do dirty jobs, like fire restoration, and I had experience with that," Ward said. "Our business continues to grow and thrive. Every year, we add the newest of equipment and training. I take great pride in the community, being from Huntington, and I take great pride in what I've been able to accomplish. I wouldn't have been able to accomplish it without the quality, trusting, experienced professionals at my side."
Some of them have been with him 25 years or more, he said, pointing out that his "right-hand man" has been Richard Sturgill.
He's also proud that it's a family business. Jina Ward is vice president. His eldest son, Chase, came on board two-and-a-half years ago after getting a business management degree from Coastal Carolina University and is taking the company to new levels, Gary Ward said. His youngest son, Beckett Ward, also has come on board after graduating from Marshall University and is learning the business as well.
Chase Ward has been concentrating on upgrading technology and growing the business.
"I'd like to see us double in size, and we're well on our way," Chase Ward said. "Since I've been here, we've been added to 14 preferred vendor programs (among insurance companies). …We've added seven or eight vehicles to our fleet."
The company also bought a 13,000-square-foot facility for storage and it's looking to grow in the Ashland market and add a second location there. Classic Construction also has expanded its certifications, now having Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). It also has the distinction of being one of two companies in the state that are GAF Master Elite Roofers.
Chase Ward said he's proud to have a role in the business that his father started 30 years ago, a business that has had the honor of working on some noteworthy projects. It flood-proofed a number of homes in Williamson as part of a federally funded flood recovery program. It raised homes up off their foundations and put steel beams under them, he said. Classic Construction also was the main contractor that handled the Emmons apartment buildings after they were damaged in a fatal 2007 fire and was the general contractor over the demolition.
It's an exciting time for the company, with his sons on the team and as Huntington claws is way back to a vibrant economy, Gary Ward said.
"I'm a big believer in Marshall University and both hospitals," he said. "As Huntington continues to prosper, I think it benefits my company as well as the entire Tri-State."
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Getting fit in Poole has never been easier or more accessible thanks to a grant of £65,000 by the Poole and Bournemouth Primary Care Trust.
This funding has meant that Borough of Poole has been able to provide outside fitness equipment at a further four sites within the borough in addition to the very popular Poole Park and Whitecliff Recreation Ground fitness trails.
Outdoor fitness equipment has now been installed at Sherborn Crescent openspace in Canford Heath, Hamworthy Park, Turlin Moor Recreation Ground and Canford Cliffs. This means local residents will be able to gain the health and wellbeing benefits of exercising in the open air without having to travel into Poole. All of the sites are linked to existing play areas, are designed for use by over-12's and will have clear instructions showing how to use the fitness machines safely.
This investment by Poole PCT supports the development of environments that encourage local residents to become more physically active as prevention of chronic disease over the longer term is recognised as a highly cost-effective investment compared with many interventions for acute disease currently funded by the NHS.
Cllr Judy Butt, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Public Engagement and Participation, Borough of Poole, said: "The PCT grant has allowed us to provide more outdoor fitness equipment across Poole following the success of the green gym in Poole Park and Whitecliff.
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POULTNEY--Green Mountain College opened a new solar installation on the south side of campus during a 2 p.m. ceremony this afternoon. The 156 kW solar array will contribute the equivalent of 7-8% of the College's current energy use to the electricity grid.
The initiative was financed through a power purchase agreement with a third-party investor, Green Lantern Capitol, based in Waterbury, Vt. In return, GMC will receive net metering credit from its utility company Green Mountain Power, reducing the College's electricity bill. The installation was completed last month by Positive Energy, based in Granville, N.Y.
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