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September 15th 2014 Vol. 4 #24
EVENT DETAILS
and photos from the last retreat
...and PASS-IT-ON ...and opinion
It's easy to become disillusioned and pessimistic--to throw up your hands and say, “what's the use?!” There's no question that our institutions are breaking down. The Schools, the Law Enforcement, Government itself, and the Rule of Law. This is no accident. Long before the political institutions we rely on to maintain civil order began to crumble, our major cultural institution lost their moorings. The Entertainment industry, the Press Academia, even the Churches. We're on the downward end of a slippery slope. People recognize it and ask, “with all the bad news, is there any hope?” What can we do?” “To whom can we write?” “Whom should we call?” “Is there anyone we can trust? Yes, America, there is hope—if we call on God and keep our eyes upon Him. If we get our direction from Him, we literally cannot lose. There is not a doubt in my mind that this is our sacred duty, just as it was the sacred duty of our patriot forefathers to throw off the yoke of oppression. But it will not be easy. Have no illusions about that. It always requires courage to stand up and fight—no matter what form that fight takes. I believe freedom can break out across America as quickly as an epidemic can spread. Little things make a big difference. Change does happen, often all in one dramatic moment. Ideas and trends often spread inexplicably as being contagious. I believe we're nearing the tipping point—the time at which the trends we see will reverse themselves suddenly, miraculously. There is order in this universe. And there is One who's greater than us and whom we can depend: He is always there for us. And He has a plan for our personal salvation, as well for a world without end. I don't think I could carry on for another day without absolute faith that righteousness would some day triumph in this world. There is too much pain and suffering along with sin and evil. I believe, our sad state of affairs today is a direct result of forgetting God. Whenever God is removed, something bad fills the vacuum. What is filling the lives of Americans? There are no issues more important than this; no neutral ground in the spiritual warfare consuming this universe. A better day is coming. Why not get ready by taking America back? Why not fulfill God's will in your life and in the life of your country? Is there any doubt that this is what God would have us do? He wants us to reestablish promises of America—one nation under God. What's stopping us? Come, kneel down and join me in taking America back! John Crocker
...soon our brains forget our craving for freedom as apathy makes us wonder what Snooki is going to do next...PAGE 8
Edmond Burke once said “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” I am Beth Williams the Founder of ''GrassRoots Voice of America”. With a love and concern for America, it was laid on my heart to do something to help make a difference in this Nation. Seeing and hearing the destructive decisions and moves that have been going on in our “Land of the Free” gives good cause for all American's to stand up and “Let their Voice be Heard”! The first issue of “GrassRoots Voice of America” was published October 6, 2010. The content of this publication offers insight to the American people as to many things that are happening in our Nation and gives valuable information about our Forefathers who fought for our Freedom. There are unique quotes and bits of historical information included to help bring enlightenment and encouragement to all. This publication is a Patriotic, as well as a Christian oriented family publication for all American people who love God and Country. I am happy to announce that “GrassRoots Voice of America” is now under new ownership, and I have the privilege of continuing to be a part of the growth and expansion of this publication. Under the new ownership of Bay Graphics Publishing, “GrassRoots Voice of America” will continue to ring the theme of America! God Bless America...Land of the Free! Beth Williams, Founder
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Fall RETREAT September 2014 Ceremony: Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm, at Lynn Haven United Methodist Church (4501 Transmitter Road, Lynn Haven, Fl 32404). The public is invited to attend, admission is free. Please come and show your support for the Warriors! Guest Speaker: Air Force Chaplain, Major General Charles C. Baldwin Chaplain Major General, Charles C. Baldwin was raised in the home of an Air Force chaplain. He graduated from RJ Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC, in 1965, and the U. S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, in 1969, then became an Air Force pilot. He flew for five years, including two combat tours in Vietnam; one was the Super Jolly Green Giant HH-53 rescue helicopter. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and four Air Medals. In 1977, he graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, and served as a pastor in Kentucky and Indiana. He became an Air Force chaplain in 1979 and has served in Italy, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and across the United States during his service to the men and women in the Air Force. From 2004 to 2008, he served as the Chief of Chaplains for the US Air Force. He provided moral and spiritual counsel to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, leadership to the Chaplain Corps and pastoral care to the Air Force members and families. He made eight trips to Iraq and Afghanistan to visit the troops. After his retirement, Anne and he moved to Charleston, SC. He has been married to Anne for 45 years. They have three children with spouses and ten grandchildren.
…..if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version (NIV)
VA to Hold Industry Day to Support Implementation of Veterans Choice Act Seeking Industry Input to Implement Key Provision of New Law WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a next step in the process of implementing the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 that allows for increased Veterans access to, and eligibility for, non-VA health care. As part of the Veterans Choice Act implementation process, VA will host an “Industry Day,” to seek input on how best to provide administrative support in the process of issuing Veteran Choice Cards, a provision of the legislation. VA is quickly working to implement the legislation according to the timeline set in law, and looking to industry to assist. “We are committed to providing Veterans with the timely care they have earned and deserved,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “We look forward to the opportunity to partner with the private sector to implement this new law and provide Veterans with a customer service experience that meets their needs.” “Industry Day” will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 beginning at 9am at the Denver Acquisition and Logistic Center; the arm of VA that performs supply chain management for VA and other Government Agencies. VA looks forward to the opportunity to involve industry in implementing this important piece of legislation. Working with Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and other stakeholders, VA has additionally taken steps to implement this legislation, including: Establishing a Program Management office to oversee planning and implementation of the legislation across the Department. Putting in place the mechanisms to execute the outlined facilities with the authorization provided to carry out major medical facility leases. Working through the contracting process to extend the pilot program called Project ARCH to ensure the continued expanded access for Veterans in rural areas provided by that program.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lessons-to-be-learned-from-a-one-room-schoolhouse
There's nothing like a desk and a chalkboard to bring back memories of the oneroom schoolhouse. Unless, that is, you live in one of the American towns where these fabled schools are more than just a memory. They're alive and teaching. As shown on the CBS Sunday Morning Cover Story reported by Barry Petersen
For a century-and-a half, Montana's Pioneer Mountains have echoed with the young voices from the Divide, Mont.'s one-room school. Yes, there are still one-room public schools in America. Today about 200 one-room schools carry on a tradition that's older than America itself. And while the frontier where they first appeared may be gone, the spirit that they helped create is alive and well in towns across rural America. "This is the heart of the community," said teacher Judy Boyle. At Divide School, Boyle loves what she does: "I have teacher meetings once a week. It's with me, myself and I. We get along really well!" Divide School teaches grades K through 8. At times it's had as many as 30 students. This year, with only three students, Boyle can give such individual attention, she makes lesson plans for each student. GO TO: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lessons-to-be-learned-from-a-one-room-schoolhouse
And a viewer wrote...My grand mother came to the USA in 1895 from Germany at age 5 speaking ONLY German and went to a one room school. When she died 81 yeas later the last words she spoke were in English and the last thing she wrote was in English.
LOOKING BACK AT THE ONE-ROOM SCHOOL-HOUSE
United States The quality of facilities at one-room schools varied with local economic conditions, but generally, the number of children at each grade level would vary with local populations. Most buildings were of simple frame construction, some with the school bell on a cupola. In the Midwest, sod construction was also used, as well as stone in areas such as portions of the southwest where trees were scarce. In some locations, the schoolhouse was painted red, but most seem to have been white. Mission Ridge School was one of the early schools in Mason County, West Virginia. It has been moved to the West Virginia State Farm Museum complex near Point Pleasant. Examination of the materials in this building indicates that boards and timbers were hand-sawed and also hand-planed. Square nails were used throughout the building. Except for the roof and a few boards in the floor, all of the material in this building is original. The blackboard really is a
black board, made of wide boards painted black. It was not until much later that slate was used for chalkboards, although students often had individual slates for writing practice. The teachers that taught in the one room, rural schools were very special people. During the winter months they would get to the school early to get a fire started in the potbelly stove, so the building would be warm for the students. On many occasions they would prepare a hot, noon meal on top of the stove, usually consisting of soup or stew of some kind. They took care of their students like a new mother hen would care for her newly hatched chicks; always looking out for their health and welfare. A typical school day was 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with morning and afternoon recesses of 15 minutes each and an hour period for lunch. "The older students were given the responsibility of bringing in water, carrying in coal or wood for the stove. The younger students would be given responsibilities according to their size and gender such as cleaning the black board (chalkboard), taking the erasers outside for dusting plus other duties that they were capable of doing."
Canada ‌.Many one roomed schools also served as the local chapel on Sundays, and evening/Saturday meeting places for local people and activities. Being mostly rural, many schools had no water or sanitation and this was often provided by converting wells into toilets (through the use of a plank with a hole in it), melting snow for water in the winter and relying on the help of nearby farms in the summer. In the 1950s a milk truck would sometimes come in the summer weeks offering a variety of dairy products (principally milk). Teaching standards often varied from school to school as the teacher was compelled to coach children of all ages/grades within one room and regardless of their area of main competence. Ireland ‌..In Ireland, free primary education was mandated in 1831, prompting the establishment of many single-teacher National Schools across rural areas, most initially using a room in an existing building. By the 1850s there was a school in every parish. Most extant oneand two-room school buildings date from the decades after 1891 when primary education became compulsory. Most of those still in use today have been extended following merger with neighbouring schools. Since 2002, any state -funded school with at least 10 pupils is entitled to at least 2 teachers; the 21 schools which fell below this threshold are located on offshore islands.[1] In recent decades, an increasing number of schools have been founded for parents not content with the National School system. These include Gaelscoileanna (which teach through Irish rather than English) and multi-denominational schools (most Irish schools are controlled by one or other of the main Christian churches).
drawings that are utilized in the manufacturing plant. Coordinate and consult with peers to obtain technical information to insure drawings meet customers' specifications. Review, analyze, and revise specifications, ideas, drawings, and other pertinent data in order to produce desired results for our customers. Experienced Construction Worker #9915860 No minimum education Salary $9-$18 per hour DOE. Full time position. MUST have a minimum of two years work experience in construction field. Will need a valid driver's license and access to transportation to the various job sites - Certification in concrete highly desired but not required. Mechanic – Auto & Marine #9911812 No minimum education Salary $10-$15 per hour DOE. **Veteran Preference** Two Positions: Auto Mechanic & Marine Mechanic. Work will be performed in Panama City. Days/Hours: Will vary (at least 40 hours/week). Minimum Requirements: Valid driver license. 2 years verifiable shop/work experience. Access to basic tools of trade. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Repair Welder #9934052 High School Diploma or GED Salary $18.49 minimum. Permanent, full time position. Days and hours working may vary depending on demand. Requirements: Ability to repair defective 1G flat position welds by removing defect, welding, and grinding to original shape. Perform various normal welding tests as required for certifications. Input ICS production data into computer. Interpret results of X-ray tests to detect and confirm correction of defects. Perform burn off duties as needed to maintain production. Perform minor maintenance repair and preventative maintenance as required. Train other personnel as required. Ensure all safety procedures are followed. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to work various shifts. Must be a U.S. citizen Qualifications: Proficient with various welding methods such as SMAW, MIG, SAW and flux core processes. Familiarity with automatic welding processes (DSAW machines) so welding defects can be diagnosed or analyzed. Minimum of 10.5 score on the math portion of the TABE test (Test of Adult Basic Education). CDL “A” or “B” Drivers #9922514 High School Diploma or GED Salary $11.88 per hour DOE. Requires Class “A” or “B” CDL license and the ability to lift up to 90 lbs. No experience necessary, employer will provide training. Will work 40+ hours weekly, days and hours will vary. A Physical for this position is required, previous physicals will not be considered. Drive truck with capacity of more than three tons to transport materials to specified destinations. Customer Service Representative/Sales Rep #9935401 No minimum education Salary $9$12 per hour DOE. Permanent, full time or part time position available. Days and hours working: Monday-Friday. Full time Hours: 9 AM5 PM. Part time Hours: 1 PM-5 PM. Employer is willing to train right individual. 440 or 220 License is preferred but not required. Office experience is highly desired. Requirements: Must have intermediate computer skills. Need valid driver license. Must be customer service oriented. Professional appearance is required. Job Duties: Answering phone and client inquiries, scheduling appointments and filing. Manufacturing Auto Cad Drafter #9935046 1 year College, Technical or Vocational School. Salary based on experience plus benefits include health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacations and holidays. Position requires formal AutoCAD training and a current working knowledge of the software. Either need to be certified or have 2 to 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Experience with Metal Fabrication is a plus but not required. Applicant must have the ability to learn supplemental software that will aid in production drawings. Duties: Create detailed
Crater – 2nd shift #9934742 High School Diploma or GED Salary $12.65 - $16.10. 2nd shift position- hours- 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM. MSSC Certified Production Technician preferred but not required. Reads blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications, and inspects product to determine size and shape of container, materials to be used, and types of supports and braces to be used. Functions as a final inspector to insure product quality before crating. Fabricates wooden crates or boxes. Packs, marks, and prepares products for shipment. Automotive/Marine Upholsterer-Trimmer #9935481 No minimum education Salary $10$15 per hour. DOE. Employer offers benefits. Permanent, full time position, working MondayFriday, 8 AM-4 PM. Upholstery/Seamstress experience is highly desired but employer is willing to train the right individual. Looking for a hands on, detail oriented individual, preferably with experience in sewing. Will be using industrial sewing machine. Work is done on marine boat canvas, automotive seat covers, convertible tops, and awning covers. Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic #9923353 No minimum education Salary DOE. Full time position working Monday to Friday 6:30 am until finished. Position requires a minimum of 12 months' work experience with diesel trucks and various heavy equipment. Must have a valid driver's license with clean MVR - CDL license a plus -Employer will conduct drug screening. Basic maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Various Positions: Office, Maintenance, General Labor P/T #9927260 – NCBA Senior Employment Program. No Minimum Education Salary $7.93 per hour. Referral will be given after the Pre-Application is completed. Employer will call applicants for an appointment to be screened. This is a part time paid training position to be trained in a nonprofit or government position while looking for permanent employment. Hours will vary per pay period - maximum hours of paid training is, 20 hours per week. Part time training positions - for seniors 55 and older - Income guidelines and eligibility determined by the federal government poverty guidelines and positions will be based on Senior's interest for training. Must not be employed to apply for the Senior Program. Staffing Accountant 1 #9928810 Bachelors’ Degree & one to three years of experience or equivalent education and experience. Must understand the accounting cycle. Salary DOE. Applies principles of accounting to perform routine accounting duties with limited independent judgment. Performs routine accounting/bookkeeping duties, monitors and reconciles department accounts & prepares journal entries. PCB Assembler High School Diploma or GED Salary $10.50 - $12.75 DOE. Must have experience with assembling and populating components, soldering, and testing of electronic printed circuit board assemblies. Must be able to perform repairs at component level. Experience with automated Pick-N-Place equipment preferred. MSSC Certified Production Technician preferred but not required. Class “A” Truck Driver/Warehouseman No minimum education Salary $11-$12 per hour DOE. Employer is hiring for local route. Class A Driver (CDL A) for in town dedicated route from point A to point B. Will be 1st or 2nd shift
depending on employer need. Applicant will also be working in warehouse pulling products or other duties assigned by employer. Minimum 2 years experience driving a truck with valid CDL license Class A. Administrative/ISR/Dispatcher #9936048 High School Diploma or GED Salary $9 per hour. Temporary to possible permanent, full time position. Duties include, administrative, inside sales and dispatching. 40 hours per week, working Monday Friday, 8am - 5pm. Salary $9.00 per hour. Benefits offered. Excellent phone skills- experience in multi-line phones, typing skills, basic math, strong organizational skills, filing and data entry. Employer will provide training. Need working knowledge of computer, copier,
printer, fax machine, use of tape measure and calculator. Medical Records Clerk #9935997 High School Diploma or GED Salary $9 per hour. ***Position listed by no fee agency*** Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be dependable. 12 months experience clerical - Medical Office Background is preferred. Knowledge & Skills: Medical Records, Filing and Customer Service. Job Description: Filing, Request of Medical Records.
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"Let's Talk"! by Steve Southerland
"Making A Difference" It has been a busy few months in Washington, D.C., and throughout North and Northwest Florida. As your representative in Congress, I want to share with you some of the latest news and developments coming out of Florida’s Second Congressional District.
ADDRESSING THE BORDER CRISIS As news reports shed light on the growing crisis on our border, I’ve shared the anger of so many of my constituents regarding the administration’s response. While the Senate left town for their summer break without passing a single bill to address the border crisis, the House remained in session until a solution was agreed upon to responsibly deal with the situation. In the end, I voted for House-passage of H.R. 5230, which provides targeted resources – fully offset through spending cuts – to secure the border and stem the tide of those entering the U.S. illegally. Importantly, this legislation requires that all unaccompanied minors receive medical treatment and then be promptly returned to their home country. I also cosponsored and voted for House-passage of H.R. 5272, legislation that ends the President’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which has been the primary magnet bringing children across the border. PRESERVING CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP For more than 40 years, America’s waterways have been made cleaner and safer by a balanced regulatory partnership between the states and federal government. But now decades of success are being put at risk as the EPA attempts to drastically expand its regulatory authority to cover almost any body of water in America – including ditches, pipelines, and farmland ponds. This would have devastating consequences on virtually every major sector of our economy. That’s why I introduced the Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, which draws a line in the sand that preserves the critical federal-state partnership in place today. My legislation – which passed the House with strong bipartisan support – isn’t anti-environment or anti-clean water. In fact, it’s just the opposite. By preserving the federal-state partnership under the Clean Water Act, we will be able to build upon success stories of the past to keep our waters cleaner in the future. And at a time when hardworking families are struggling to get ahead, we’ve taken an important step forward in restoring the certainty our job creators need to grow America’s economy. PROVIDING IMMEDIATE RELIEF TO VETERANS IN NEED Widespread reports of secret waiting lists and delayed care have exposed a culture of severe mismanagement and a lack of accountability within the VA. To swiftly address this crisis, I was proud to cosponsor and vote for the House -approved Veterans Access to Care Act (H.R. 4810), legislation that provides veterans facing lengthy wait times or a commute of more than 40 miles to a VA hospital with immediate access to private-sector health care. This bipartisan bill, which was signed into law as H.R. 3230 on August 7, 2014, also restricts bonuses for VA employees.
THE USA QUIZ
c. Boston d. New York City
3 (11.5-ounce) cans peach nectar 2 quarts brewed tea 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 10 Maraschino Cherries Stir all ingredients together. Refrigerate until chilled. Drink and enjoy!
Where did America's first Labor Day parade take place on September 5, 1882?
Which important American city did British forces evacuate during the Revolutionary War on March 17, 1776?
(Parent should supervise.)
a. Philadelphia b. Chicago
a. Boston b. Philadelphia c. Williamsburg d. New York The first U.S. satellite was launched into s pace on January 31, 1958. What was the satellite's name?
a. Echo 1 b. Explorer 1 c. Sputnik 1 d. Telstar 1 What president was shot while walking to California Governor Jerry Brown' office?
Answers to USA Quiz
Brooklynn's Peachy Tea Time for Family
New York City ——In the United States, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September.
1. Bookkeeper (10) 2. Slender (6) 3. Naval jail (4) 4. Squirming (8) 5. Leveling wedge (4) 6. Fit out again (5) 8. Rocket launcher (7) 12. Bake in a shallow dish (5) 14. What some science fiction is (10) 16. Belief (7) 17. Rumormonger (8) 21. Promise (6) 22. Our planet (5) 24. Feces (4) 25. Utilized (4)
Boston - The British evacuation ended an eleven month siege.
6. Recuperate (7) 7. Rehabilitation (5) 9. Hairdo (4) 10. Make legal (10) 11. Those without seats (8) 13. Influx (6) 15. Kind of bean (4) 17. Coming and _____ (5) 18. Orange pekoe (4) 19. Gap (6) 20. Described (8) 23. Dispense (10) 26. Classify (4) 27. Audacity (5) 28. Our language (7)
Explorer 1 - Explorer 1 was the first spacecraft to detect the Van Allen radiation belt.
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REVOLUTIONARY GENERAL; LEGISLATOR; “THE VOICE OF LIBERTY”; RATIFIER OF THE U. S. CONSTITUTION; GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA Famous American Quote Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face. Ronald Reagan
Being a Christian… is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast. The Bible… is a book worth more than all the other books that were ever printed. Righteousness alone can exalt [America] as a nation...Whoever thou art, remember this; and in thy sphere practice virtue thyself, and encourage it in others. The great pillars of all government and of social life [are] virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor, my friend, and this alone, that renders us invincible. This is all the inheritance I can give to my dear family. The religion of Christ can give them one which will make
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"Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant to step the ocean and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest, with a Bonaparte for a commander, could not by force take a drink from the Ohio or make a track on the Blue Ridge in a trial of a thousand years. At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer. If it ever reaches us it must spring up from amongst us; it cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide." - Abraham Lincoln.
This chapter of our history in which Lincoln was speaking, the country was faced with conflict over slavery. But in this day and age, what are the dangers that we face? No terrorist organization or transatlantic giant will "crush us at a blow." However, we are authoring what I fear could be the darkest chapter in our history. As free men and women, we have forgotten that we are the authors of our destiny. We have instead resolved ourselves to a mental state of apathy. Apathy will be our destruction if we do not remember that the founders of our country set up a government where power arises from the people and that God is the source of said power. How many of us are guilty of watching the news and feeling outraged about Federal intrusions on our most basic rights, just to be defeated by our most fierce foe; our own apathy.
Today is September the 11th, 2014. It is the anniversary of another day that will live in infamy, 9/11/01, the day America was attacked by radical Muslims. Last night the President, spoke using empty words as usual. His credibility has long been gone with most of us. I don't think for an instant he will take any meaningful actions against "his people", that being Muslims. It is reported he wants the Generals to "fire on the American people" in any uprisings. (Remember he has fired 216 upper level military officers, including Generals that refuse to "fire on the American people.) I, the Mystery Writer, am a devoted Bible believer, and thus an Infidel. All Christians are Infidels. The Muslims believe that all Infidels should be exterminated. It appears that stoning is a favorite method, in the Middle East, for killing. Additionally, they execute by beheading. I can't imagine a more horrifying or painful way to die
After apathy has stripped us of our freedom and shackled us to the warm confines of our easy chair; it makes us forget we are slowly losing our freedoms by sedating the brain with a large dose of reality television. Soon, our brains forget our craving for freedom as apathy makes us wonder what Snooki is going to do next. What if our founders would have chosen to sit next to the fires in their warm colonial homes while old King George seized their arms and powder and taxed them into poverty? We would be remiss to believe that apathy did not exist even in colonial America; however, the citizens made a conscious choice to crush apathy, and not be helpless; they did not accept the tyranny of their own government. Americans, like Sam Adams, did not just accept their lot; George Washington did not quiver at Mount Vernon as the British occupied his country. Instead, Washington lead his fellow Americans to victory.
Did the slaves who escaped the chains of slavery through the underground railroad and civil war do so, just to simply be enslaved by apathy and their own government? My beliefs are that we, the citizenry of this country, are at war with apathy. If we do not want to be enslaved by our ever growing government, we must first crush apathy. We must break free from the comfort of our easy chairs. We must take action.
than having your head sawed off with a knife. (Look on U Tube for both). As we keep a vigil for an attack, have we over looked a very simple way to create mass murder? We all like our morning coffee. We take a cup full or thermos bottle with us, we brew a pot full at work or maybe stop and buy a cup at a Convenience Store. Convenience Stores sell cups of coffee by the thousands, probably millions, daily, especially in the early morning. My point. On a given day, if Convenience Stores nationwide added poison to their coffee, (or a radio active compound) it would be mass murder of thousands and thousands and hours or days before it could be determined they had been poisoned and the source. Just food for thought. Please read and heed your Bible Have a Great Week Your Faithful MYSTERY WRITER
Our apathy is the greatest ally of our ever growing government. Once apathy in the hearts of our citizens is destroyed, we will find that our political parties and government will surrender. Without the ally of apathy, those who pervert the ideals of our founders and our constitution will surrender in a cowardly manner just as General Cornwallis did to General George Washington. The thoughts and opinions of Gerard Virga, Attorney at Law, Panama City, Florida
The Healing Power of Holy Water? One morning a man came into the church on crutches. He stopped in front of the holy water, put some on both legs, and then threw away his crutches. An altar boy witnessed the scene and then ran into the rectory to tell the priest what he'd just seen. "Son, you've just witnessed a miracle!" the priest said. "Tell me where is this man now?" "Flat on his butt over by the holy water!" the boy informed him.
10 Things You Never Hear in Church 1. Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. 3. Personally I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I've decided to give our church the $500 a month I used to send to TV evangelists. 5. I volunteer to be the permanent teacher for the Junior High Sunday School class.6. Forget the denominational minimum salary. Let's pay our pastor so he can live like we do. 7. I love it when we sing hymns I've never heard before! 8. Since we're all here, let's start the service early. 9. Pastor, we'd like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas. 10. Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitment like our annual stewardship campaign! Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Joke-of-the-Day/DailyJoke.aspx#sAohTdVTo8yQ3m62.99
Accelerated Learning Programs Offer Innovative Learning Opportunities for Veterans September 10, 2014
Joint VA/White House Roundtable Brings Together Key Leaders to Explore Ways to Better Prepare Veterans for the Civilian Workforce Washington, DC – Each year, more than 250,000 Service members take off their uniform for the last time. And for those transitioning Veterans, among the first questions they ask is: What’s next? To help answer the “what’s next” question, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is introducing a plan to incorporate Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) as a way to bridge the gap between Veterans’ separation from service and successful civilian employment outcomes. In general, ALP learning is a non-traditional form of education that employs, and incorporates, varied learning styles. Individuals pursue intensive or self-paced learning in curricula that focus on developing career and industry skills. The ALP form of learning takes advantage of technologies, blended learning environments and innovative curricula that support the President’s priority to ensure that America's Veterans find meaningful civilian employment. “We must do all that we can to make sure our Veterans who were ready for war are also ready for life outside the military,” said VA Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson, who participated today in a joint VA and White House roundtable discussion on ALP, as part of the White House Skills and Demand-Driven Training Initiative. “We talk a lot about how hiring Veterans is the right thing to do. The fact is hiring Veterans is the smart thing to do, and we must do all that we can to support them.” Today’s roundtable discussion brought together key government agencies, education entrepreneurs and thought leaders, social impact subject matter experts and private sector employers to discuss the potential benefits of ALPs. Preliminary research by VA which focused on information technology (IT) training as an in-demand, high-growth industry, suggests that accelerated learning could provide a viable alternative to traditional education that may yield competitive job skills and employment opportunities for some Veterans. VA is developing a strategy to leverage accelerated learning and test its effectiveness for Veterans in projects over the next two years, targeting communities where VA can best support Veterans and transitioning Service members. Next steps include additional research and evaluation of these non-traditional modes of education. Evaluation of ALP performance requires a baseline to understand Veterans as they enter a program, their current employment status, and the types of jobs they qualify for prior to ALP completion. Capturing this information requires partnerships between employers and ALP providers, along with participation of Veterans in pre- and post-program data collection. VA will continue to work with education innovators and employers to share leading practices and define the economic outcomes that indicate long-term success for Veteran and transitioning Service member participants.
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Archaeology Day September 13, 2014 from 12 noon til 4 pm Panhandle Pioneer Settlement 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Rd, Blountstown, FL 32424
COME AND EXPERIENCE THE PAST: ACRHAEOLOGY DAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 FROM 12 TO 4 P.M. AT PANHANDLE PIONEER SETTLEMENT BLOUNTSTOWN, FLORIDA Organizations throughout the panhandle are teaming up for a fun-filled day of activities to educate the public and children of all ages about archaeological and historical resources. The Florida Public Archaeology Network, University of West Florida, the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement and the Panhandle Archaeological Society at Tallahassee will host a Public Archaeology Day at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is located in Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown, Fla. Archaeologists will be onhand to provide general information about archaeology.
PEANUT BOIL Sat, September 27, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Rd, Sam Atkins Park, Blountstown, FL Phone: 850-674-2777 PEANUT BOIL September 27, 2014 5:50 pm til 8 pm Event
Panhandle Pioneer Settlement 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Rd, Blountstown, FL 32424 It's time again for the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement's PEANUT BOIL September 27, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM FREE Admission and FREE Peanuts There will be games and activities for the little ones, Live entertainment by Easy Company performed from the porch of the Well's Cabin The concession stand will be open with burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18th 2014