Showcase Magazine July 2013

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Contents { J u ly 2 0 1 3 } S h o w c a s e M a g a z i n e

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The Cookout

Perfecting a Summer Tradition

The S-Team

Lovin’ It When a Weight-Loss Plan Comes Together

American Flag

A Symbol of Our Freedom

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Putting on the Ritz

By Larry Oldham & Dena Hill

From the Editor

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Fun and Games

24 A Better you

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Area Events Guide

Social Clustering Theory Revealed

By Todd Boaze

Stop Fitness Impatience: Listen & Do!

By Dave Gluhareff & Suzanne Stowe

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Crossword, Word Seach, & Sudoku

Paws for The Cause

By Paulette Dean

Through the Looking Glasses

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F ROM T HE E d i tor Superman has kryptonite. Werewolves have silver bullets. Kanye West has his own ego. I realize those examples are fictional characters, but we all have at least one thing that stops us in our tracks and halts our productivity. For me, it’s procrastination. It’s easy to ignore how much procrastination hinders you when you’re procrastinating.

To put it in perspective, let’s say I have an idea for a story I’d like to write, so I take to the Net for research. I get sidetracked by ESPN which gets cut off by my feed reader and before you know it I’ve wasted hours and the first page of my story is still a blank canvas.

Jake Seliger said, “If you have a ‘passion for writing’ and never do it, then you don’t have a passion for writing.” Take out the word ‘writing’ and this quote is universal for anything you’re passionate about. Usually the things that hold us back are small hurdles and not the size of Kanye’s ego.

Getting over these hurdles will make you feel that you’ve accomplished something.

I remember when I first started to write short stories, I thought, I’ll never write a novel. That thought was procrastination masquerading as an idea that I didn’t really want to write novels. The feeling of accomplishment as I typed “The End” to my first novel made me realize that.

The “Just Do It” concept is nothing new.

Nike trademarked the phrase in 1988. The first known use of the slogan is in the 1965 movie Never Too Late. And James Brown basically reiterated the sentiment when he sang about talking loud and saying nothing.

The “Do It” philosophy holds a lot of weight in the business world as well. Recently, I read an interview with Laszlo Bock, the senior vice president of people operations at Google. The gist of the interview was

that for years Google went about hiring all wrong. Bock said that when it comes to the hiring process, test scores are worthless. “On the hiring side, brainteasers are a complete waste of time. They don’t predict anything.”

Bock went on to say that traditional interviews aren’t a great gauge for new hires either. He said through a study of over ten thousand interviews at Google, it found a zero relationship between how a person interviewed and how she performed her job.

On the other hand, Google found that behavioral interviews are a good indication of how a potential hire will perform at the job. According to Bock, don’t give someone a hypothetical question, but rather ask him to give you an example of an “analytically difficult problem” he solved.

Companies don’t want to hear what you can do. They want to see what you have done.

Another example is Tucker Max. He has an impressive list of former assistants that have gone on to do big things. Recently, one just landed a 1.5 million dollar Coke commercial. Max’s interview is simple yet effective. Two questions —1. Tell me what you can do. 2. Show me examples of where you have actually done these things.

We’ve always heard, “You can be whatever you want to be when you grow up.” For the most part, this is true. But in order for it to happen, you have to “Do Something.”

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Summer is here and it’s probably the worst three months of my life...June, July and August.

Reason number 1: I hate hot weather.

She Said...

Here we go again. I do the best that I can to provide you with an updated home to live in, modern gadgets to make your life easier, and all you do is whine. I am beginning to think that you are ungrateful.

Reason number 2: I hate having to watch you work like a dog fixing up everything in the house.

Yes, I do like to make some improvements to our environment, and yes sometimes it causes you discomfort, but in the end it puts you back in your comfort zone with better I know I have mentioned all of this before, amenities. Lowe’s to me is like dress shops matter of fact, I mention it every year for other women. I love going up and down about this time. This year has been the the aisles looking at my wish list of items pHOTO BY mICHELLE dALTON pHOTOGRAPHY worst so far.You dragged me to Lowe’s to buy for future endeavors. I have the next every day for two weeks, including Sundays. three summers all planned out with home It got so bad that every employee in every department was calling improvement ideas that you would never do.You would probably us by name. just as soon ride around in your car without air conditioning with the windows down and the air blowing through your hair. No, on How bad was it really? second thought, you don’t like your hair touched by anyone so that might not work.

It was so bad that the store manager started greeting us at the door when we came in, and followed us through the store, with How long did you think I could live with that 1950s retro look his calculator, I might add. I’m sure he was figuring the day’s profit in the bathrooms? Pink sinks, pink tub, and green tiles? I was predicated on the amount of store carts you filled up.You would embarrassed to go into my own bathroom. I would take a shower rather go to Lowe’s than any other store in town. I’ve even seen with my eyes closed so I wouldn’t have to look at that old junk in you direct other customers to the right aisle if they seem lost. the bathroom. No, I’m not talking about you this time.

We couldn’t take a shower for two weeks because the bathroom was in shambles. We had people in the house tearing up, breaking down, or adding something every day. One night I came home from work and you, not only had painted the big bathroom lime green, but you had busted up the tiles, the mirror, the lights, the floor, the sink, the commode, and the towel racks. When I mentioned this to you, your answer was, “Don’t worry about all that, I am replacing them anyway.” When I asked again about the price of all this work and replacement pieces, you told me what you were cooking for supper. As you know, that always gets my mind off of any subject.

Food seems to be the answer to everything, or at least, you have a great talent for putting food above all else and it works wonders on me. Hope I don’t have to eat in the bathroom since it’s the only room that is clean now.

Just bear with me, in three years I will have completed all of my home projects and I know what you are thinking.You are thinking that once the projects are finished, I will sell the house and look for another project.You know what; you are probably 100 percent correct. A girl has to do what a girl has to do. Just don’t get in my way or you might find a grout tool somewhere in a place where most people wouldn’t think to look.

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Social Clustering Theory Revealed

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Statements consumers make about themselves through conspicuous consumption can be put to good use by researchers who read the signals correctly. By studying behavioral variables, such as a person’s use of time, services and products, marketers can identify some common factors that can predict future behavior. One is by using ZIP Code Analysis.

In his book, The Clustering of America, Michael J. Weiss described the research efforts of the Claritas Corporation.

In 1971, company president Jonathan Robbin started with the idea of analyzing the 254,000 U.S. census blocks and 36,000 ZIP code areas to find out what types of people live in each.

Based on the theory that birds of a feather flock together, he reasoned that, as neighborhoods develop, the people who move in are attracted by a set of common lifestyle factors in a pattern called social clustering.

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He analyzed each ZIP code according to hundreds of characteristics under the headings of social rank, mobility, ethnicity, family life cycle, and housing style. He found 34 key factors that accounted for 87 percent of the variation among U.S. neighborhoods. He then assigned each ZIP code to a cluster type and ranked them from highest to lowest standard of living.

The important thing to recognize about these groups is that each spends its money in particular ways, because the people in that neighborhood have common values. As you move up the ZIP- quality scale, it is obvious that people have more money to spend, but unless you have what that group thinks is important or desirable, they are not going to buy. And more importantly, if their friends and neighbors do not like what you have to sell, your chances of making the sale are pretty slim.

The analysis of the data, for example, the average American spends 2.6 times his or her annual income on a home. This is calculated by dividing the median home value for each cluster by the median income. According to the Bohemian Mix cluster, Americans spend almost twice the average on housing, because while its members earn less money than neighboring clusters, their higher education level gives them the confidence and desire to invest in a larger house.

As a business owner, you must learn how home purchase relates to all other purchases for each cluster and how all

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purchases fall into a pattern. The pattern has to do with how the people in each cluster place values on and gain acceptance and pleasure from purchases, leisure activities and memberships that contribute to the lifestyle of that particular neighborhood.

The largest single cluster, for example, is the Blue Chip Blues.

These are the top-of-the-line blue collar folks who have parlayed a high school education and skilled labor jobs into suburban comfort and active leisure lives. By comparing this cluster’s lifestyle expenditures with those of other clusters and the national average, we can cumulate such data.

Such information is indispensable to direct marketing firms, but almost any growing business can benefit from better information about past and present customers. Start by recording ZIP codes from checks you receive, ask website visitors who fill out forms to include their ZIP codes, and categorize your cash sales by ZIP code. Such information gathered over time will give you clues to such questions as: a) Where do your present customers live? b) What areas are growing or declining? c) What is the influence of tourists, students, military or other specialized populations? d) Does advertising increase sales in certain areas? e) What is the effect of competitive activities on your sales? f) How can you find more customers like the ones you have now?

The real key to successful marketing is to identify the market segments you wish to reach and then tabulate the results of your marketing efforts until you find out what works best for you and then keep repeating your successes.

The dilemma for small business owners is that properly done market research is quite expensive, takes time, and requires professional expertise. Acquiring all the necessary data to reduce the risk to your venture may cost so much and take so long that you may go out of business. The answer is to find a quick and inexpensive way of getting enough data to help you make the right decision most of the time. SM

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Perfecting a Summer Tradition: The Cookout

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The word “summertime” is synonymous with fun. A popular warm weather pastime is the cookout. While the point of a summer cookout is to bring friends and families together for good times and great food, things can go horribly wrong if you’re not careful. Incidents can be avoided with a little preparation.

The Game Plan Success hinges on your ability to plan. The first step is to ensure that your grill is ready. Give it a good cleaning. The remnants of your last cookout aren’t flavorful. Burnt-on leftover sauce will not spice up your steaks. It will give the impression that you seasoned with dirt. Inspect all parts; nothing rains on your cookout faster than announcing to your hungry guests that you need to replace a burner or cooking grid. If your grill is propane-fueled, make sure the tank is full. If you grill with charcoal, have an extra bag handy. Take an inventory of your grilling tools — you’ll need a good pair of long-handled tongs, a squirt bottle to keep flames at bay, a meat thermometer, and a fire extinguisher just in case the flames get out of hand.

Once the grill is ready, you’ll need to set up your grilling location.

Make sure your grill is sitting level and free from fire hazards such as leaves and vines. The grill should be placed at least ten feet away from the house or garage. With your grill in place it’s time to plan for your guests. A cookout isn’t just about food, it’s about the experience.You’ll need entertainment —games and music. Do you have a few friends that play guitar? Ask them to bring their instruments. Atmosphere is an important element in achieving a successful cookout. Not everyone, including the neighbors you didn’t invite, are going to be receptive to loud music, so keep that in mind when choosing a playlist and volume level.You’ll want energizing music that gets people up and moving around.

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Here’s a good reference list to build from:

http://bestdjplaylist.com/ cookoutplaylist1.html With atmosphere and activities mapped out, you’ll then need to prepare your menu. Not all guests will want steak. It’s a good idea when you send out invites to poll your guests on the foods they enjoy. Remember, it’s not just the main course, the side dishes and desserts are important as well. Don’t forget your vegetarian friends. Be sure they are not left out.

With a menu in place, the next step in planning is parking. No one likes a traffic jam and it’s much worse in a residential neighborhood. It’s courteous to inform your neighbors ahead of time of your cookout and ask for permission to park in front of their home. The day of the cookout have someone directing the parking to make sure neighbors’ driveways are not blocked.

Fire Up the Grill Guests will be arriving soon. It’s time to start preparing the meal. Here are twelve cooking tips to have guests coming back for seconds.

Creative Side Dishes Asian Coleslaw Southwestern Potato Salad Cumin-Crusted Oven Fries Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Curried Corn on the Cob Baked Beans in Bacon Cups Three-Bean Salad with Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Dill For more ideas as well as dessert choices visit Epicurious.com

Games are also important in staving off boredom while waiting for the food to cook. Here’s a list of activities:

Lawn Darts Cornhole Horseshoes Tug-Of-War Treasure Hunts Volleyball Kickball Board Games Charades Slip-N-Slide

1.Make sure meat is completely thawed.

Naturally, partially frozen meat has a colder temperature which can reduce your grill’s temperature. If meat is not properly thawed, you could end up with a nice, charred outside and an uncooked center.

2. Utilizing the right temperature is crucial. Leaner food like steak, chicken breasts, burgers, and grilled vegetables can take high heat. Fattier meats, chops, bonein chicken parts, and sausages cook best under medium heat. Larger cuts of meat such as ribs and pork roasts need lower heat. Not using the right temperature will lead to uneven cooking.

3. Preheat the grill. Placing meat on a cold grill is a recipe for a headache. The meat will burn and stick. General rule is to preheat the grill for fifteen minutes before cooking.

4. Lubricate the cooking grates to prevent food from sticking. Be careful with sprayon grill lubricants, they can lead to a flare-up. Dip wadded up paper towels in vegetable oil with your grill tongs and rub them on the grates just before cooking.

(A piece of steak fat held between the tongs can have the same effect.)

5.Season and marinate accordingly. Acidbased marinades can dry out meat and create a chalky test if left on overnight.

A few hours is enough time to season and tenderize the meat. Too much salt can also dry out meat. Salt no more than hour before you are ready to grill.

6. Have more than one marinade. Not everyone will like spicy and not everyone will like sweet. Give them options.

7. Limit your turns.

For steaks, burgers, and chops turn just once. Only turning once allows you to develop nice grill marks. Other items like vegetables and bone-in chicken may require more flips.

Don’t immediately start turning the meat.

Let it develop a seared exterior first.

Flipping raw meat repeatedly can lead to sticking.

8. Avoiding piercing. Poking at meat with a barbecue fork allows juices to escape.

This will dry the meat out. Use tongs.

9. Know when to sauce. Applying bastes and sauces too early can cause them to burn before the meat is ready. Don’t start basting until an outer crust has formed. Barbecue sauces are intended to glaze meat. Applying too soon can hinder cooking. Sauces should be limited to the last ten to fifteen minutes of cooking over lowered heat.

10. Close the lid. Using the lid allows the grill to operate as an oven, in turn, evening out the heat and shortening the time needed to cook. It helps to create the smoky flavor we associate with grilled food.

11. Use a meat thermometer. Don’t invite

food poisoning over for dessert. Ensure that food is properly cooked. Visit this link for a detailed temperature chart: http://kalamazoogourmet.com/ lifestyle/resources/temperature-chart/ temperature-chart/ 12. Let meat rest for five minutes before serving. Tent the meat loosely with foil to allow the juices to reabsorb.

The Choosing a Grill section needs be separate from the main article, more than a sidebar, more like a side story.

Cookout Safety With all of the fun, safety can become a side note. Ignoring it can get you a oneway ticket to the emergency room.

There are several main culprits that lead to cookout accidents. The most obvious is the grill itself. Inspecting the grill goes much further than cleaning and making sure all parts are operational. If something is faulty, don’t try to “work around” it, replace it. Grill parts are easily replaceable. If you use a gas grill, don’t forget to check hoses for possible leaks. This can be done by applying a light solution of soap and water to the gas hose. If bubbles are present, there is a leak, do not use the grill.

A general rule is to replace a grill if it’s over ten-years old. Newer grills provide important safety enhancements and a better piece of mind. If your grill has been on its last leg for the past few summers, save the stress and purchase a new one.

It’s important to register your grill with the manufacturer after purchase. Since 2005, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued over twenty grill recalls for issues from missing hoses, faulty burners, and incorrect heat shields.

In 2009, there was a mass recall of 663,000 grills from a big-box giant due to defective burners. Without registering, the manufacturer doesn’t know you purchased their product, so your only chance at hearing about the recall is via a news story.

Sticking with grilling accidents —lighter fluid is an accelerant. Crazy, right?

According to the National Fire Protection Association, lighter fluid is the cause of

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over a quarter of burn injuries reported.

Lack of patience usually plays a factor.

You get impatient because the charcoal is taking too long to light, so you add extra lighter fluid and poof! you’re up in flames.

Take your time.

If you’re using charcoal, dispose of the bricks and ashes appropriately. Never place hot bricks or ashes in wooden, paper, or plastic containers. Douse the remnants with water to ensure the fire is out.

Another catalyst for a bad time is foodborne illnesses. Safe food handling practices are crucial in a successful cookout. There are four easy steps to follow to ward off food poisoning.

2. Separate foods. Raw meats and poultry must be prepared separately from cooked foods and vegetables. Never use the same cutting board for raw meats and vegetables. Raw meat can play host to harmful bacteria that can contaminate other foods.

3. Cook thoroughly. Keep a meat thermometer handy. Grilled food may appear done on the outside, but the internal temperature may not be sufficient to kill bacteria. Have a clean

Choosing a Grill

When deciding on which type of grill best suits your needs, first consider convenience. With a gas grill, you just light it and go. While more simplistic and natural, charcoal grills require a bit more labor—adding charcoal, ensuring a proper flame, etc. Count on about 30 minutes of prep time before cooking. Gas grills take nearly 14 Showcase Magazine

4. Know the temperature threshold.

Keeping food at the proper temperature is key to avoiding the growth of harmful bacteria. Once the fun and games begin it’s easy to leave food out for those that like to go back and munch. But intestinal distress could be lurking. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Hot food can be kept safe at 140°F or above in warming dishes, slow cookers, or chafing dish.

Cold food needs to be at a temperature

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1. Clean hands and clean surfaces. Food handlers should wash their hands before preparing food.

Wash your hands for a good twenty seconds before and after handling food. Surfaces are equally as important, but may not get as much attention. Make sure any surface that comes in contact with food (raw or cooked) is cleaned frequently to avoid cross-contamination.

If this is your first attempt at a summertime cookout, picking the right grill can be a daunting task. There are countless brands and styles of grills to choose from, but the basic debate comes down to gas versus charcoal. With die-hard proponents for each side, there really isn’t a clear-cut answer. It all boils down to taste preference and convenience.

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no prep time.You turn the gas on, light the burner, and wait a short time for desired grilling temperature.

Changing the temperature is as simple as twisting a knob. With the convenience comes a heftier price tag.

Gas grills tend to be more expensive than charcoal grills.

Another factor to take into consideration is your palate. Charcoal grills produce better tasting food.

While not as expensive as gas grills, there is a price to pay when choosing a charcoal.You’ll spend more time and attention grilling your food.

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USDA 160ºF or higher

Firing a charcoal grill up is not as simple as turning on gas. It takes patience and can be frustrating to get the perfect heat. There is a trial and error period with charcoal because the grill offers less control when it comes to temperature. But once you master it you’ll love the natural, smoky taste.

So which grill is best for you? The answer is preference. If you value convenience then go with a gas grill.

But if taste is the deciding factor, then pick up a charcoal grill.

of 40°F or below. Perishable food should never be left out for more than two hours. If the outside temperature is about 90°F that time shrinks to an hour.

A third cause of cookout mishaps is attention, or lack thereof. It’s easy to get caught up in the surroundings, but disaster could be in your blind spot. Being aware goes a long way in keeping yourself and your guests safe. Never leave the grill unattended. Keep a watchful eye on children. The eye goes for adults as well.

Sometimes horseplay can get out of hand,

if you notice unruly guests, nip it in the bud.

And stay hydrated. Summer temperatures rise well above the 90°F mark.Your body needs to replenish fluids lost from sweating. Keep a cold water or glass of tea by your side.

Cookouts are a summer tradition, right up there with baseball. Plan yours right, you want to be the 2012 San Francisco Giants, not the 2012 Houston Astros. SM

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The S-Team: Lovin’ It When a Weight-Loss Plan Comes Together

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t-Loss h g i e en a W ther h W t I Toge s Lovin’ e m o Plan C Obesity is a sneaky thing. On the surface, it’s impossible not to notice, but yet it’s a stealth threat to the future of America. Why is this? The simple answer is denial. People turn a blind eye to the problem that’s hiding in plain sight. “Wow, I never realized it took every bit of breath in my lungs to get up those stairs. I’ll work out a plan to get in shape while I eat this double cheeseburger.” Sounds ridiculous, right? But it’s happening.

A recent study took current obesity rates and projected them into the year 2030. In just those 17 years every state in America could have an obesity rate of over 44 percent. America is fat and getting fatter.

Fat is a harsh term. But tough love is what’s needed at this point. We, at Showcase, were fa.., let’s say out of shape. And we decided to do something about it.

You could probably argue the success rates of individualism versus teamwork all day and still have no clear cut winner. But in terms of weight loss, the success rate of teamwork is pretty convincing. It’s easy to forgive yourself if you miss

a week of exercise or if that cheat meal turns into an all-you-can-eat buffet of bad food.You’re not going to give yourself a look of disappointment in the mirror. And odds are you’ll continue to cheat and continue to forgive yourself. But in a team environment there is greater accountability.

Having to answer to others isn’t as predictable as answering to yourself where you already know the reaction. Not wanting to let someone down is a great motivator and a key reason that teamwork produces such positive results when used with weight loss. It’s also nice to have positive words of encouragement when you accomplish a goal.

The Showcase Magazine office decided to tackle its unhealthy habits by having a weight loss contest which would span 12 weeks. While we had three teams vying for prizes, the office competed as a whole. We, genuinely, wanted to see each other get healthier. That’s important. Winning is multilayered. So, while Scott and Moriah took home the prize of the team that lost the most weight, we all won by getting healthier. Collectively, we lost around 150 pounds in 12 weeks. And that’s a great thing to take away from the contest, but more important than that is the knowledge we gained.

In one way or another everyone researched ways to lose weight AND keep it off. Not just ways to win the contest. Weight loss is about exercise and nutrition, but staying healthy is about awareness and accountability.

See page 19 for quotes from The S-Team.

Apps Showcase Used to Track Its Progress Lose It! www.loseit.com Time Keeper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keedaenam. android.timekeeper&hl=en Runkeeper www.runkeeper.com Pedometer https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pedometer-free/ id362306160?mt=8 LiveStrong.com Calorie Tracker https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livestrong.com-calorie-tracker/ id295305241?mt=8

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Cindy Astin

Would it be fair to say that I dislike the pressure of a weight-loss contest, but I always like the end results? I feel like a different person since losing 20 pounds in 12 weeks. And because it was stretched out over a period of time I do not have the worries of putting it right back on. The small changes that I made in my daily eating and exercise are changes that I can maintain — like drinking more water and less sugary products, exercising a few times a week, and cutting back on desserts. Losing weight for most people is a desire of the heart but difficult in reality. I am glad I stuck with it through the 12 weeks, but I am also really glad the competition is over.

Larry Oldham

Although apprehensive at first about a weight-loss contest, I went ahead and begrudgingly participated. I lost about 5 pounds the first week by eliminating soda and candy from my diet.

The second week I lost about 4 pounds by cutting my food portions in half.

Over the course of the 12 week contest I found myself competing with myself after downloading the weight-loss app Lose It. I discovered another app, Timekeeper, that gave me total calorie count for walking and exercising. I competed against the numbers every day.

After the 12 weeks I had lost a total of 27 pounds and my blood pressure had dropped for 140/70 to 105/60. I would encourage everyone to walk more and eat less sweets. It could change your life.

Paul Seiple Competiveness is in my blood, so just the mention of contest and I’m in. But this contest was more important than friendly competition. It quite possibly added years to the lives of all that participated. In the least, it educated everyone on the proper way to fuel and take care of our bodies.

At the start, I realized that I was overweight. However, I refused to accept that I was “fat.” Through research I couldn’t deny that nasty three-letter word. I was fat. And determined. My goal wasn’t an aesthetic one. I wanted to feel better.

I ignored the aches and pains, chalking them up to getting older. The reality was I felt bad because I lived badly. Sure, I worked out, but then stomped all over the progress by gorging on a “value meal.” Exercise, alone, will not get you where you want to be. Discounting proper nutrition will have you spinning aimlessly out of control on that exercise bike.

The hardest part isn’t giving up the bad habits. It’s coming to terms with having to curb the things you think you love and can’t live without— fast food, soda, candy, chips, the list goes on. Once you realize those things do not love you back, it’s quite easy to kick them out.

Scott Brooks I was browsing on Facebook and a notification popped up of a picture I’d been tagged in from an event at the Danville Regional Foundation.

All my energy drained as I stared at what I looked like to everyone else. I thought about how I’ve been spending hundreds of hours researching and writing health articles for Danville Regional Medical Center’s Health Talk Editions of Showcase and I felt like a complete hypocrite for not taking care of myself.

I went back and reread all the issues. The insights of those at Danville Regional really inspired me to focus on my own health. It’s now four months later and I weigh forty pounds less after losing 22 percent of my body weight. My blood pressure, BMI, waist size, and cholesterol numbers have all improved from borderline terrible to the excellent end of the healthy range. I have much more energy and my disposition has improved dramatically. Every day during the contest, I was inspired by how hard the people within our organization worked to get their own bodies in shape.

I am proud of everyone, including myself. I believe I can stick with the lifestyle changes. In the 4 weeks since the contest ended, I have kept up the same routines, used the same tracking apps, and increased my exercises. I have lost 6 more pounds in those 4 weeks. When I look at recent pictures, I see a stronger, healthier, and happier person.

Moriah Davis As a twenty-year-old working a full time job, going to school, and volunteering at local organizations, I always assumed I didn’t have the time to be healthy. Exercising and eating nutritious food seemed expensive and time consuming, plus neither sounded like much fun.

I guess my main problem with losing weight had always been wanting the results without making any changes in life. Once I actually started the competition, and decided to take at least 30 minutes of my day for exercise, I found that my schedule wasn’t compromised by adding a little walking/running on the beautiful Riverwalk Trail.

The more that I monitored my diet, the quicker I realized I was saving money. I didn’t need an expensive diet plan or the million dollar exercise workout to lose weight. It became as simple as calories in, calories burned. Opting for water when eating out with friends instead of that two dollar soda/sweet tea was the quick reminder that losing weight didn’t have to be hard, just a conscious effort. After a few weeks of walking/running, my teammate, Scott, encouraged me to join the YMCA. The part that sold me on joining is that YMCA offers a reduced rate membership for students.

Now, as I look back at that 12 week journey and losing 35 pounds, I can see that I am more empowered as an individual. I no longer arm myself with petty excuses, but rather just go out and have fun while exercising. www.showcasemagazine.com

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This is the sixth article in a series of stories explaining the mission and activities at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville.

For Rachel Reynolds, life is all about keeping up. As an Information Technology Specialist at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, she needs to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of IT, but more importantly Reynolds also needs to keep pace with two children under the age of three. From tablets to tantrums, touch screens or touching moments of milestones in motherhood, it’s a delicate balance.

Asked to describe a typical day, Reynolds changes the parameters of the question. “A typical day actually starts the night before,” she says. “It depends on how many times they get up.” Her son Hunter is two and a half, her daughter Leah just two months. The terrible twos are coming into play, with Hunter wanting more attention.

“He’s jealous of his little sister, who is sleeping in a bassinet in our room now, so he’ll want to climb into bed with me and Ben.” Reynolds is fortunate to have both her mother and mother-in-law living near their home in Callands, a vital part of her children’s early upbringing.

“Not many people have that luxury,” she says.

Interestingly, Reynolds was hired by the Institute in October 2005 when the previous person left to have a baby. Since then, her profession has evolved at a breakneck pace – the transition to mobile devices, cloud computing, virtualization and enhanced security are just a few of many innovations that demand continuous training and research.

While Reynolds says her husband Ben is closer to the other end of the tech spectrum – “He stays away from tech as much as possible, but he’s getting better” – her young son Hunter has embraced it. He has his own children’s laptop that helps with numbers and ABCs. He recently heard the familiar ping of an incoming message to his grandmother’s mobile phone. “He said, ‘Grandma’s got an email!’ ”, Reynolds recounts with a sense of surprise. “How does he even know what an email is?”

The birth of her second child Leah just this past spring and subsequent return to work was easier for Reynolds this time. “With Hunter, I was worried about missing the first this and the first that. Now at the end of the day, it’s bonding time. I’ve learned to cherish those evenings.”

Rachel Reynolds with husband Ben, son Hunter and daughter Leah Once the children are dropped off for the day, Reynolds commutes to the Institute to be part of a four-person team that ensures that the information systems and audio-visual gear run smoothly. Her position involves training staff and assisting Conference Center clients, as well as serving as liaison for the Southern Piedmont Tech Council, one of ten throughout the Commonwealth.

Reynolds’ associate degree in business from Danville Community College laid the groundwork for a bachelor’s in business information technology from Virginia Tech.

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Stop Fitness Impatience: Listen & Do!

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From Trainer Dave Gluhareff of Train With Dave: Tell yourself what you have to do then… just do it.

Trust yourself with your fitness plan and give it some time to show results. Be aware that impulsiveness and impatience are enemies. Be patient; allow your body time to prove the results of hard work and effort. Getting impatient with a fitness routine soon after starting destroys the results that are about to happen.

It takes about a week to a week and a half to start seeing changes. Getting back in shape is a full-time schedule. With hard work, smart exercising without overtraining, a healthy diet, and plenty of rest, there just isn’t any time for impatience. It will throw all of the hard work, planning, and discipline into the trashcan and you will not reap the rewards of your consistency.

Persistence and consistency with regular Exercise, proper Nutrition, and plenty of Rest are what drives results. Without following through with a plan, you will not get the positive results you expect and desire.

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Listen to yourself. Follow the right plan. If you have been lazy, eating poorly, and not getting enough rest throughout the week, then deductive reasoning will absolutely tell you implanting healthy living into your life equation will better your quality of life.YOU WILL LOSE FAT.YOU WILL HAVE MORE ENERGY.YOU WILL LOSE INCHES. AND YOU WILL FEEL BETTER! From Trainer Suzanne Stowe of Train With Suzanne: What voices in life are familiar to you? What is calling your name?

by Dave Gluhareff with Suzanne Stowe

In the late 1990s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In March of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Visit www.

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When my son Courtland was twoyears-old, we were walking one evening on the boardwalk in Virginia Beach. It was lit up and lots of people were out enjoying the ocean air. The crowd became larger and the lights brighter as we approached the small amusement park near the pier. We decided to walk down to the water and stepped away from the boardwalk onto the cool sand. Someone’s shoelace needed a quick tying and I stopped long enough to bend down to take care of it. Eddie continued walking with all the kids running along behind him, or so I thought. We caught up to the others as I felt the water circling at my ankles and heard the crash of the waves. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I realized that I couldn’t find Courtland. I began calling out his name as loudly as I could, looking in every direction. I realized he may not have followed the others down the beach and could be lost in the crowd on the boardwalk. I kept calling, “Courtland!” When I looked

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toward the lights of the amusement park where we had stepped onto the sand, I could see the silhouette of a little curly haired boy, running, with all his might into the darkness, towards me. I ran to meet him, grabbing him in my arms. “Courtland, it is so dark, how did you know it was me, baby?” I asked. His answer became my teachable moment. “I couldn’t see you”, he said. “I was running towards the sound of my name.” Courtland ran straight into the darkness towards the sound of a familiar voice calling his name and trusted where it was leading even though he couldn’t see.

There may be times when moving forward in life feels like stepping into uncertain darkness. What voice is calling your name? What name is familiar to you? Is it the voice of regret, unmet goals, a broken relationship, procrastination, overeating, inactivity, or poor health?...

Don’t answer to it. No longer walk towards a negative voice. Don’t allow yourself to be called by those names.

There is a line from a funny movie, Madea, that is true, “It’s not what you are called, but what you answer to.”

Answer to the voice of what is positive. Let the voice of encouragement be familiar. Be known by your positive attitude and words about yourself and others. Don’t answer to junk food or inactivity when it calls. Speak value into someone’s life. Write down your goals and get started. What voice do you want to be familiar?

Listen to that voice and do not walk, run towards it.

“My sheep recognize my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27(The Message) SM

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Ongoing - Boogie Mondays 7:00-8:30pm. Enjoy an evening of dancing. All ages. Ballou Park Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

15-19 - 13th Annual Sutherlin Guard Civil War Camp: Ages 7-12 years. Boys and Girls. Soldier drills, camp life, medical practices with Surgeon Major Lester Snyder. Call to register. 9am-noon.

DMFAH 434.793.5644.

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2-30 - Hand and Foot – Tuesdays 1:00-4:30pm. Play the fastest growing card game around. Ages 20+. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

3 - Nashville Recording Artist- Eric Holmgren appearing in Concert. Noon.

Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

2 - Blood Pressure & Body Mass Index (BMI) Check -Belk in Piedmont Mall. 11-2 pm. At Hairston & Johnson, Beavers Mill Road 2:30-3:30 pm.

434.799.5216.

3 - Blood Pressure & Body Mass Index (BMI) Check - At Riverside Lanes 10-noon. At Hardees on Riverside Drive 1-3 pm. 434.799.5216.

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1 - August 9 Specialty Camp- Parks and Recreation & Danville 4H offer a six-week specialty camp at Glenwood

Entertainment

1 - Blood Pressure & Body Mass Index (BMI) Check- McDonalds on Riverside Drive. 8:30-10:30 am. At CVS Pharmacy on Riverside Drive.

11:30-12:30 pm. At IHOP. 1-3 pm.

434.799.5216.

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1-3 - Kayak Camp- a three-day adventure culminating in an all-day trip.

Learn the basic skills of operating a kayak on flat and moving water. Danville Parks and Recreation. Ages 12-15. 434.

799.5150

29-August 2 - Elements of Arttaught by Linda Gourley: Ages 7-12 years. Includes drawing, printmaking, collage, and collagraph. Call to register.

10-1. DMFAH. 434.793.5644.

July 1 (thru July 15) - Averett Library Book Sale - Fiction, Genealogy, History, Religion & General Interest. Daily, except Saturdays.

344 West Main Street, Danville.

434.791.5690.

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29-31 - Kayak Camp- a three-day adventure culminating in an all-day trip.

During the camp, participants will learn the basic skills of operating a kayak on flat and moving water. Danville Parks and Recreation. Ages 12-15. 434.

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Lifestyle/Lectures

Kids

26-28 - Drawing Historical Downtown Buildings- taught by Alla Parsons. Mature teens & adults. Choice of pencil, ink, watercolor, or oil. Email to register, allaparsons@yahoo.com.

DMFAH 434.793.5644.

22-26 - Oodles of Doodles- taught

by Karan Johnson: Ages 4-6 years.

Ignite your child’s creativity with art, games, songs. Call to register. 10-11:30.

DMFAH 434.793.5644.

25 - Summer Movies in the Park 9:00pm. Free. Brave will be shown on a 20-foot screen at the Ballou Park Stage.

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10 - Art W/ Flo- Flo Haynes weton-wet technique. New students are welcome. 4-week class. 434.797.8848.

Choose 9:30am-12:30 pm, Glenwood Community Ctr. or 6pm – 9pm, Ballou Annex Building

20 - Dog Wash Danville Area Humane Society. 9 am - 12 noon.

Danville Farmer’s Market. Rain cancels.

434.799.0843

18 - Enchanted Evenings in Ballou Park 6:30pm. Free. Lauren Light in concert. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of free musical entertainment.

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6 - Bob Ross Painting Class- Taught

by Ed Gowen. Just before the Storm.”

Complete this beautiful painting in one day. Ballou Park Annex Building. 10:30am – 3:30pm. 434.797.8848.

18 - Super Saver Summer Fun Fest. 4-8PM. Piedmont Credit Union.

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1 - Art W/ Judie- oil and watercolor painting. Beginners are welcome.

4-week class. Choose from one of three class times: Monday 1pm-3pm.; 6pm-8pm or Tuesday 10am-noon. Ballou Park Annex Building.

434. 797.8848.

15-19 - 13th Annual Sutherlin Guard Civil War Camp: Ages 7-12 years. Boys and Girls. Soldier drills, camp life, medical practices with Surgeon Major Lester Snyder.

Call to register. 9am-noon. DMFAH 434.793.5644.

13 - The Amazing Kreskin The world’s most famous mentalist will be appearing at the historic North Theatre.629 North Main Street. With a showman’s flair, a comedian’s wit, and the capacities of a bona fide mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing Kreskin has, for 5 decades, dramatized the unique facets of the human mind.. Tickets range from $10 to $25. www.thenorththeatre. com or 434.793.SHOW {7469}.

Helping Hands

July 1 (thru August 25) - Robert Friedman Exhibition- Danville: Photographs 2007 -2012 Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5. DMFAH 434.793.5644.

12 - Summer Movies in the Park.

9:00pm. Free Dr. Seuss The Lorax will be shown on a 20-foot screen at the Ballou Park Stage.

11-25 - Ballou JammersWednesdays 3:00pm. Free. Ages 50 and up. An acoustic musical jamboree. Bring a stringed instrument or just sit and listen.

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Recreation Center on Halifax Road.

Enjoy activities focused on science, technology, food, nutrition, character building and more. 7:30am-6 pm.

434.799.5150.

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Agent. Free but you must pre-register. City Auditorium Conference Room. 6:00-7:30 pm.

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18 - Mid-Summer Night Wine Tasting.

Join Danville Museum members on the front porch of their new Research Center at 126 Sutherlin Avenue. A pre-Margaritaville kick-off party for members to buy event tickets and enjoy good wine. New or renewing members can join at the wine tasting. 5-7 pm. DMFAH - 434.793-5644.

Hobbies/Sports

Ongoing - Boogie Mondays 7:00-8:30pm.

Enjoy an evening of dancing. All ages. Ballou Park Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

Ongoing - Karate: Instructor Jeff McGregor.

5:30-6:30PM. All ages. The Community Center.

Chatham,VA. Tuesdays. 434.250.2311.

Ongoing - Belly Dancing: Instructor Kim Whalen. 6:30-7:30PM. All ages. The Community Center. Chatham,VA. 434.713.9076.

1 - Bingo- IHOP – 1-3 pm. 434.7995216.

1 - Prime Time Fitness (PTF)- low-impact aerobics workout with a mix of various fun dance steps, toning and sculpting with weights, dyna-bands Mondays and Thursdays. Ballou Recreation Center, 9:30-11am. Pepsi Building, 5:30-8pm. 434.797.8848.

2 - Cardio Step Class - up-tempo, highenergy class. Ages 18+. 8:15-9:15 am. Danville City Auditorium. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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3 - Senior Bowling Tournament- 10am12pm. Riverside Lanes. 434.791.2695.

3 - African Dance by Nguzo Saba Learning West African dance technique to live drumming. All levels. Wednesdays 7:00pm. Pepsi Building. Free. 434.797.8848.

3 - Bingo- at Hardees on Riverside Drive.

1-3 pm. 434.799.5216.

11 - Kuumba-West African Dance Company- Join Patricia Hall and the members of Kuumba for live drumming and energetic dancing.

Free but you must pre-register. City Auditorium . Kuumba Kids, 6:00 – 6:30pm.

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Kuumba for Adults, 6:30 – 7:45pm.

434.797.8848 22 - Belly Dance - Techniques and Drills -Learn basic belly dance techniques. Adults 18+.

Ballou Recreation Center. Mondays 5:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. 434.797.8848.

23 - Zumba with Jennifer - hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Coates Recreation Center. Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7:00pm. 434.797.8848.

23 - Urban Style Line Dance- Interested in learning urban line dances such as “the Wobble” or the “Chuck Baby”. A representative from Just Havin Fun will be in Danville to instruct us. Each week a new dance will be introduced. Pepsi Building. 6:00pm.

(434) 797-8848.

24 - Tribal Fitness- Take the aerobic properties of West African Dance fuse that with the core strengthening principles of Middle Eastern Belly Dancing and you have the hottest fitness class in town, Tribal Fitness.

Join Alice Walker of Nguzo Saba African Dance Company and Donna Mehalko, Sisters of the Southern Moon, on Wednesday nights at the Pepsi Building for this new, cultural fitness awakening. Ages 16 and up. Pepsi Building at the Crossing at the Dan. 6 pm. – 7 pm.

434.797.8848.

25 - Tai Chi – A slow moving exercise to enhance breathing, calm the mind and improve movement. Instructor, Wyona Witcher, will focus on deep breathing techniques, complete body warm up, and individual movements. Ages 18+. Coates Recreation Center. 6:00-7:00pm.

434.797.8848.

Martinsville Kids/Family

8-12 - Junior Ace of Cakes Camp- For ages 10-14, learn to mix, bake, and create cakes and become an Ace of Cakes. 8:30-11:30 am. The Artisan Center, 54 West Church, Martinsville 276.656.5461 8-12 - Architectural Model and Design Camp. For ages 10-14, learn to use AutoDesk Revit Architecture 2012 software and Building Animation software. 8:30-11:30 am. PHCC, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville. 276.656.5461

15-19 - Entrepreneurship Camp.

For ages 10-14, this camp will introduce entrepreneurship as a viable career option.

8:30-11:30 am. The Artisan Center, 54 West Church, Martinsville. 276.656.5461 15-19 - CADD Engineering Modeling and Design Camp. Ages 10-14, students will use AutoDesk Inventor 2012 Adapteve Modeling Software and create sophisticated engineering part models, drawings, assemblies and assembly animations. 8:30-11:30 am. PHCC, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville 276.656.5461 22-26 - Video Game Design and Development. For ages 10-14. Have fun designing your own video games and learning other computer applications. 8:30-11:30 am. PHCC, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville 276.656.5461.

22-26 - Innovation Station Product Design Camp. For ages 10-14, students will learn to conceptualize, design, and prototype ideas for new products. They will use various Fabrication Lab equipment including but not limited to plasma cutters, laser cutters, and 3D printers to manufacture their ideas. Students will design and produce a tangible product.

8:30-11:30 am. The Artisan Center, 54 West Church, Martinsville. 276.656.5461 29-August 2 - Junior Top Chef- For ages 10-14 .Hands-on experience using kid-friendly recipes. 8:30-11:30 am. The Artisan Center, 54 West Church, Martinsville 276.656.5461 29-August 2 - Advanced Video Game Design and Development- For ages 1014, Expand your existing knowledge of basic video game design. 8:30-11:30 am. PHCC, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, Frith Building.

276.656.5461

Upcoming Events Danville

August 2 - 4 Damn Yankees- 7:30 pm., August 4, 2:30 matinee; Gretna Little Theatre at the Gretna Movie Theatre, 107 N Main Street. 434.656.3377.

August 5-9 - Outdoor Adventure Campmeets on a weekly basis from 8:30 am. – 5:30 pm. Danville Parks and Recreation. For ages 10-14. 434.799.5215

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Six flags were planted on the moon. Five are still standing. The first one planted, by Neil Armstrong, on the famed Apollo 11 mission is the one no longer standing. Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin claimed the flag blew over, from a rocket blast, when the astronauts left the surface.

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society

In 2000, an oil spill in Australia caused a tragedy for the penguin population in that area. As the penguins entered the oilcontaminated waters, their feathers were coated, and they became poisoned as they tried to clean their bodies. Rescue operations were

immediately begun by animal welfare organizations to save as many penguins as possible, but it took a long time to completely clean the oil off each bird. Penguins continued to die. Women members of an Australian unit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came to the rescue when they knitted hundreds of jumpsuits for the birds.

The jumpsuits were placed on the birds, covering the oil and preventing them from being poisoned until their bodies could be cleaned.

I don’t know that we have any oil spills in Danville and I know we don’t have any penguins in residence, but we do have animals in trouble and they need your help.

We realize that most people think that the shelter is a sad place. We contend that the real sadness has already happened in the animals’ lives before they come to the shelter.

They have been hungry and thirsty, and some have been abandoned.

They are sick or injured. They were tired and hot (or cold) and needed help. Some have been tortured physically and/or emotionally.

At the shelter, they are fed and have a continuous supply of water. In the summer, they are kept cool, and in the winter they are kept warm. They receive medical treatment.

They still need your help. Dogs and cats generally love to be around humans. The shy ones could greatly benefit from the time you spend with them. The cats and kittens love to get out of their cages and play with the toys in the cat room. The puppies love to be cuddled and taken outside. The adult dogs enjoy going for short walks on the shelter grounds. As they become happier, they become more adoptable!

The required volunteer orientation is held the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the shelter.

Service is a wonderful concept that enriches the lives of those who serve as much (or more) as the lives of those who are served. SM

Babette

This little bobtail was adopted from us and returned when the dog started attacking her.

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American Flag: A Symbol of Our Freedom

“The flag...is a visible symbol of the ideal aspirations of the American people. It is the one focus in which all unite in reverential devotion. We differ in religion; we differ in politics; we engage in disputes as to the true meaning of the Constitution, and even challenge the wisdom of some of its provisions; we inject self-interest and cupidity into most of the ordinary transactions of daily life, but through the sanctifying folds of the flag, the collective intelligence of the nation rises superior to the wisdom of its parts, and thus ensures the perpetuity of the Republic.”

-Major General Arthur MacArthur In America, we have many iconic symbols that represent our great country — the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, the Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, and George Washington, the father of our country, to name a few. Our history is illustriously represented through song as well —God Bless America, America the Beautiful, and The StarSpangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States. But, in my opinion, the most outstanding symbol of Freedom is the flag of the United States of America.

Honoring the flag is our way of paying respect to the nation that it represents and the sacrifices that have been made by so many throughout its history.

by: Larry Oldham

The American flag flies for our country as a whole. It tells the world that the Unites States is a conglomeration of people connected to each other as Americans and that we are all on the same team. As Americans, we share a common thought — people should have certain freedoms. The promise of freedom is an inspiration to people all over the world who long to come to our country and become American citizens. This is a profound and original notion around the world. As a nation based on freedom, America guarantees specific rights —freedom of religion, freedom to read anything you like, freedom of speech without fear of being punished. Americans can be critical of our leaders with repercussion.

We, the people, are in charge. Our forefathers fought for the freedom that has allowed our flag to wave. They also fought for a government that allows the people to have a say. It’s called a democracy. When we offer our pledge of allegiance to the flag, it is a simple promise. We are giving our word that we will be loyal (Allegiance) to our country, for which the flag stands.

America is a place where we can choose our leaders (Republic). It’s a country where everyone stands together (Indivisible) through good and bad times. It’s our goal, as Americans, for people to be free (Liberty) and treated fairly by others (Justice). The flag encompasses the rich history that makes it great to be an American.

Our flag is a banner of war, heraldry in times of peace, and a symbol of every American’s pride. SM

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Through the Looking Glasses

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by Misty Brooks

Month to month, you will find Misty stating the outrageous or ridiculous truths in her day-to-day life, and you will realize that you are not alone in this maniacal concept known as parenting. Yes, welcome to 5150 Lunatic Lane- Where skills and tactics are tried, tested, and often fail. But she keeps doing it anyway!

Misty’s children Jason- 20, Corey-13, Spencer-11, Tucker-10, and Kendall-9 know all too well the joy and sorrow of being a big family. And new husband Scott is still waiting for the punch line.

Tucker loves his glasses.

They’re round and they fit his face just right. He rarely takes them off, usually only when he sleeps. In the summertime especially, bright light can annoy him. So we splurged and bought him a pair of glasses with transitional lenses. You would have thought they were the best thing on the planet.

Near our house is a pond. A muddy pond and you can’t see the bottom, which is pretty much irrelevant. Even if the bottom could be seen, there are a lot of fish and creatures in the pond making it somewhere I do not want to stick my feet. When it comes to water, if I can’t see the bottom, I’m not getting near it.

There is a tree by the pond with a rope attached at the top. The rope looks like it has been there for longer than I’ve been alive. It’s scraggly, ragged, and barely hanging on. For all of those reasons it’s irresistible to children. The kids grab the rope, hold on tight, run towards the pond, and jump over the water. While hanging on, they swing way out over the pond and back over land. They do it over and over again. Even Jason, my twenty-year-old, swings on the rope, holding on for dear life as the rope, itself, holds on for dear life. Every time I watch them swing I think, This will be the time the rope breaks and that child is going into the water.

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It’s like playing the pond lottery. Who’s going to get their number drawn? Even though the water is shallow, and it’s relatively safe, when the rope breaks, someone is going to get very muddy.

I worry about it a little bit, but seeing the smile on their faces and hearing the laughter in their voices overrides all of the worry.

On this early summer day, as the kids were swinging on that rope, I stopped worrying. The entire scene looked like an image plucked from the 1950s.

Nothing could make this a bad day. And then...it happened…

Tucker grabbed the rope, ran as fast as he could, and jumped over the pond. The rope swung out. I could hear little cracks as the rope was about to break. I held my breath. The rope didn’t break. All my fears were for nothing.

Then Tucker swung back to the shore on the rope. I looked deep into his eyes; deeper than

I’ve looked into them in a long time. That’s when it hit me.

“Where are your glasses?” I asked.

“They’re in the pond,” Tucker said.

Spencer immediately jumped into the pond, using this as an excuse to dive into the muddy water. He felt around the bottom, trying to pull the glasses out, trying to save the day. But it wasn’t meant to be.

Those glasses were swallowed by the mud monster.

And the rope lives to swing another day. SM

The red, white, and blue stripes of the flag are highly recognizable, their meanings, not so much. Red signifies hardiness and valor. White stands for purity and innocence. Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

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