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Christian Appalachian Project Volume XXVI No. 2 Summer 2007 Issue

Impacting CAP Kids Reaching beyond tutoring and after-school

In this issue ■ National Day of Prayer 2007 Made with Love Handprint Quilts A Center of Hope Elderly & Respite

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Impacting CAP Kids for the Future Reaching Beyond Tutoring and After-School Care

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^ o f the resources entrusted to us. IL L Tofoster individual growth among staff, volunteers, donors and program participants. I V . To live out and promote the Gospel ofJesus ' Christ through a lt o f our actions. ‘ V. Tofoster open, honest and effective communication both inside and outside the organization. "I V if To involve the Appalachian people at all social and.economic levels' in developing solutions to poverty'.

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Matthew 18:1-4 ^4/ that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom o f heavenTT H e called a little child and had him stand among them. And He said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom o f hectven. Therefore, whoever humbles him self like this child is the greatest in the kingdom o f heaven. ” I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8-year old again. I want to go to a cheap burger place and think that it’s a five-star restaurant. I want to think candy is better than money because you can eat it. I want to lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer’s day. I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn’t bother you, because you didn’t know what you didn’t know and you didn’t care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset. I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good. I want to believe that anything is possible. I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the On The Cover Melissa, a participant of CAP’S CFDC, smiles for the earner?.

imagination, mankind and making angels in the snow. So...I’m officially resigning from adulthood. And if you want to discuss this further, you’l H have to catch me first, cause...“Tag! You’r A $ P 1 suppose, at times, we all long for those days gone by, and wish we could return to the days when life was simple. . Jesus teaches us that we must become like children if we want to be in Heaven. The disciples were concerned about who was going to be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus simply points out to them to show humility as little children do. A child is also dependent to their parents for everything; we must depend on God to supply our needs. A child also trusts his parents; we must trust God even when we don’t understand.

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Impacting CAP Kids for the Future C a c h in g beyond tutoring

and after-school care Recognizing needs, and meeting those needs one at a time, is leading to a myriad o f Christian Appalachian Project activity in Martin County, Ky. An after-school program, SPARK (Scholastic Preparation fo r Arts and Récréation fo r Kids), part o f the Martin County Child and Family Development Center» grew out o f the need fo r help outside the classroom fo r Martin CountySphool children. Poor test scores, particularly at Inez Middle School but also in sev eral, elementary schools, speak to the need fo r extra help in math and reading; the principals and administrators in the Six-school Martin County system “have been very open to our h e l p s a y s Abby Pinson, a CAP director fo r human service missions.

one reads through the brief school, and was referred to biographical sketches of some of SPARK. He was retained in first the children and young people grade and doesn 1 have a happy who are enrolled in SPARK, home life, either. Joseph is the it’s not difficult to see why they oldest child and is responsible need extra help. Reports of dys fo r the other children when he is functional families racked with at home. Child abuse has been poverty and substance abuse are reported and confirmed. The common. They describe condi m other’s boyfriend was accused tions that naturally result in and removedfrom the house. learning difficulties." Although an August 2006 Joseph doesn I do well in story in the Lexington Herald-

“ CAP Kids” will focus on introducing opportunities that young people may not be aware of... SPARK children enj oy being with their friends as w ell as eating daily nutritional meals.

Leakier; reported on the difficulSffps involved in raising achieve-; ment levels in an area where resources are few, the principal of Sheldon Clark High School in Martin County vows that they are committed to taking students “where they need to be CAP, as a resource in Martin County, has committed to work ing with the school system to help raise teisf scores by work ing with, youngsters identified as “high risks” for dropping out Of school because of academic struggles that are the result of learning disabilities and fam ily trauma. SPARK also targets students with academic gifts and potential, but may fie unsup ported at home because of a dys functional family life. Realizing that many children need support during vacations 6

from school^ CAP decided to spin off a summer program from SPARK. Beginning in June 2007, “CAP Kids,” will focus on introducing opportunities that young people may not be aware of and will concentrate on edu cating them about nutrition and substance abuse.

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The first children enrolled in CAP Kids will be those who participated in SPARK dur ing the 2006-07 academic year. They are fifth through eighth graders, many of who come from very low-income fami lies. Program manager Brenda Wireman, a long-time CAP employee who also manages the Martin County Family and Child Development Center, will super vise one CAP volunteer and two community volunteers, as well as three CAP employees for the summer program. CAP Kids will be divided in groups according to their ages and will participate in scheduled programming four days a week for six weeks. Bobby’s biological parents are both drug addicts who V could not raise Bobby, so

particularly prevalent in Martin he is in the custody o f his * County. Using sessions during grandmother. When he came the day that are 45 minutes or to his grandmother, Bobby ; less, teachers in the program was malnourished with severe will involve the kids in hands-on tooth decay. He had behavior activities and demonstrations. problems and it was suspected “We’ll have them making their that he had been sexually own food and creating their abused. He has been enrolled own menus,” Brenda says. The in SPARK since August 2006 fun, practical experiences will and since that time is thriving, give CAP Kids the knowledge making friends and has better control over his behavior, Bobby , they need to make healthy food choices that will help them now enjoys learning and during battle obesity. homework time he can hardly The other focus of CAP Kids wait to show his work. will be drug prevention and the staff will draw assistance from In developing curriculum for law enforcement personnel to CAP Kids, “We looked at the needs in the county and decided teach kids how to recognize drugs and, of course, the danger to concentrate on drug preven tion and nutrition,” Brenda says. of drugs. Although such “street The need for nutrition education drugs” as marijuana and cocaine addresses the problem of obesity are used in Martin County, the abuse of such prescription among children and teens in the drugs as OxyContin, used in United States, a problem that is

Story time is a favorite time for many children at CAP’s CFDCs.

Infants and toddlers are encouraged t d v \ attend CFDCs for a jump start.

the treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain, is far more prevalent and just as devastating, Brenda says. The proposal for CAP Kids says: “Children are beginning drug use at younger ages. This shows the need for early drug education that focuses on resist ing peer pressure. It also needs to incorporate healthy alterna tives. The best way to fight drug use is to begin prevention efforts before children start using drugs. Drug education will also focüs on the dangers of such legal drugs as tobacco and alcohol which are often “gateway drugs” to street and prescription drugs. Although the sale of alcohol* is illegal in Martin County, alcohol is available in Floyd County and Fort Gay, WV, and is lb t diffi cult for teens to obtain’ Thè drug education portion

of CAP Kids will give students the knowledge and skills they need to resist peer pressure and will help them develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence. They will also learn strategies for coping with anxiety and will learn about the immediate con sequences of substance abuse. In addition to the curriculum that will address these important topics, CAP Kids will partici pate in arts and crafts projects* academic studies; musical activi ties such as singing, instrumen tal music and dancing; drama; group games and physical activ ity. JJie schedule includes devo-, tions eyery day, as,well as time in a computer lab and free time that will enable CAP Kids to use their imaginations and structure the aptrvjties they, prefer. Her grandmother is' rearing ; Katie^who is a wejl-rounded child. Her mother decided shei could not raise Katie after the.. . birth ofK qtie s sHter. When Katie came to SPARK with a burn on her arm, she said that hex home did not have heat and. she had fallen into the kerosene

heated Her grandmother was using fo r warmth. K atie’s grandmother agreed to a home visiib yih e SPARK sta ff and th e f reported that the roof o f the fa m ily’s trailer allows the rain to come in, the windows ’ are missing glass panes and the floor is giving away in spots. Her grandmotherfixes what she can and provides fo r Katie s basic needs, aA well. The'centerpiece of CAP Kids will be the trips that will introduce fields of opportunity

that áre open. The first week will kick off with two field trips: one to the Toyota Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, KY, and one to Excel Creek Mining that will give children a close-up view of coal mining, a mainstay of the economy in Martin County. If a CAP Kid would like to go to Camp Shawnee, the long-time CAP summer camp, he or she will be able to attend the sleepaway camp with others of their age group. “Fve already enrolled some kids who have told me that

SPARK children display their creativity during arts and crafts time.

they’re going to Camp Shawnee, and we’re encouraging them to go,” Brenda says. Enrollment has been offered to the kids in SPARK, and will also be advertised throughout the county and in the school system in order to register 30 boys and girls. Although CAP Kids will “officially’’ operate for six weeks during the summer, Brenda and the program staff anticipate much more involvement than just those six weeks. “We’re looking at the whole family, and we’re trying to help them in any way we can,” Brenda says. “We’re reaching out beyond tutoring and after-school care.” Because the program is not involved in the federal food program, Brenda is not required to verify income levels of the families in SPARK or CAP Kids. She has observed, though, that

Matthew enjoys painting a four lea f clover.

Children are encouraged to let their imagination run wild and paint their dreams.

mqlester but is living in the they’re serving the “working home. The parents do not work. poor”: families whose incomes The fo u r oldest children sleep on fall right at or below the federal poverty level despite the fact that a sleeping couch together since there is only one bedroom. Amy the adults in the family loves coming to SPARK and p f ; are working. doing well in school; Kevin does “But some of the kids in our not make good grades in school program are being raised by but recently, the principal o f his their grandparents because of drug problems, and they’ve been Sjchool said she, was proud om f, him because he studied hard fo r removed from the custody of a test. Amy s clothes are soiled their parents,”® and either too big or too small. “ They might know that their parents use drugs, but they don’t SPARK has given Amy new clothes, but her older sister takes realize how bad the conditions them. Amy bites her fingernails are because it’s the only thing into the skin. they’ve ever known,” Brenda says. CAP Kids will “pilot” in Martin County during the Amy and Kevin live in a run summer of 2007 and it will down, single-wide trailer with continue there into the coming their mother, father^ one brother, school year. CAP hopes to one sister and a stepsister. The father is a convicted child expand the program into. ,, 9

M isty joins in prayer with the other SPARK ' ' children before mealtime.

Magoffin County in the summer of 2008 and then launch it a county at a time until the entire region is receiving services. Abby has identified needs and interventions in three areas that the programs will address. The first, academic and occupational, is designed to motivate children to strive for success whether they choose to live in Appalachia or move away. In Appalachian counties, young people often see their opportunities as limited to teaching, coal mining and health careers. CAP Kids will introduce young people to such things as engineering, graphic design, photography and manufacturing. The second area of focus will be the social and life skills that are often lacking in children in Appalachia because of geographic, social and economic isolation of the region. Their parent^ often lack the knowledge to help their children grow into self-sufficiency. m

CAP Kids will introduce children to mentoring programs that will give positive role models and will introduce them to service;projects that will enable them to see the value of making contributions to their community. Finally, the children will be introduced to the importance of health and wellness. Appalachia has some of the highest rates of cancer and heart disease in the nation. Such things as health fairs, sports clubs and organized physical activity programs will introduce CAP Kids to the skills they need to take charge of their own wellness. CAP Kids will also introduce its participants to the art and music indigenous to the region. One of the trips has been planned for CAP Kids 2007 will take the participants to Jenny Wiley Theatre in adjoining Floyd County. Eastern Kentucky’s only professional theatre has dedicated its summer season to “A Salute to Youth” that will include Disney’s High School Musical and West Side Story. After a sit-down lunch, CAP Kids go on to the theatre to see a production of Forever Plaid, an affectionate revue of the 1950s close-harmony “guy groups” like The Four Aces

and The Four Freshmen, according to the Jenny Wiley website. “We’re positive that no program in Martin County has ever had a field trip like this,” says Brenda. “We want to open their eyes to their own potential and the possibilities of things around them,” Brenda says. ‘‘Most kids around here think there’s nothing for them except coal mining or getting married and having babies. Their potential is never emphasized.” Abby envisions the program as helping not just the children and young people who will be enrolled now and in the coming year. “I’m a big child advocate**’ she says. “If we’re going to make an impact, we’re going to have to start with the resources we have, and that’s our children. We hope to give them the vision to enrich their lives so they can bring it back to Appalachia and help our area.”

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CAP Programs Celebrate Easter with Local Children

E a s te r is a sp e cia l h o lid a y fo r e v e ry o n e a t CAP. To sh a re th is jo y w ith o th ers, C A P e m p lo y e e s and v o lu n te e rs ho ld a n n u a l e v e n ts g e a re d to w a rd c h il dre n . T h is year, E a s te r w a s c e le b ra te d in tw o lo c a tio n s, w ith a w o n d e rfu l tu rn o u t a t e a ch event. T h e firs t e vent, a R e su rre ctio n C e le b ra tio n , w a s held on M arch 2 9 in Jo h n so n C ounty. T h e e v e n t m a rke d th e third a n n u a l c e le b ra tio n , w h ich “co m m e m o ra te s th e re s u rre c tio n o f o u r Lord and S avior, Je s u s C h r is t” a c co rd in g to th e e v e n t’s p la n n e rs in C A P ’S O u tre a ch S e rvice s p ro gram . A p p ro x im a te ly 100 ch ild re n an d p a r e n ts a tte n d e d th e e vent. T h e c e le b ra tio n kicke d o ff w ith lots o f g o od foo d, in c lu d in g g rille d h o td o g s, ca ke s, c o o k ies, ch ip s an d drin ks. R u ss Taylor, M a n a g e r o f O u tre a ch , s p o k e to th o s e p re se n t a b o u t th e m e a n in g o f R e su rre ctio n E ggs. H e to ld th e ch ild re n th a t ea ch o f th e 12 e g g s ha s a m e a n in g th a t d e s c rib e s the e v e n ts th a t led up to th e de a th , burial and re s u rre c tio n o f Je su s C hrist. T h e n e xt a c tiv ity w a s th e m u ch a n ticip a te d egg hunt. C h ild re n w e re g ro u p e d by ag e and w e n t o ff in se a rch o f all th e b rig h tly co lo re d eg gs. A s a final tre at, O u tre a ch s ta ff g a ve ba gs

o f candy, stu ffed a n im a ls and o th e r to y s to e a ch child. A se co n d E a ste r ce le b ra tio n w a s held on A p ril 4 in O w sle y C ounty. C a lle d th e O w s le y C o u n ty S p rin g Fling, it w a s sp o n so re d by m u l tip le C A P p ro g ra m s in th e c o u n ty and w a s th e firs t o f h o p e fu lly m a n y fu tu re E a ste r c e le b ra tio n s in th e county. E m p lo y e e s and v o lu n te e rs fro m C A P p ro g ra m s se t up ta b le s w ith in fo rm a tio n a b o u t s e r v ic e s a v a ila b le to c o u n ty re sid e n ts. P ro g ra m s re p re se n te d in clu d e d O u tre a ch , E ld e rly S e rvice s, A d u lt E d u ca tio n and P a re n ts A re T e ache rs. In a d d itio n , C a m p A n d re w Ja ckso n s ta ff to o k the o p p o rtu n ity to e n c o u ra g e ch ild re n to sig n up fo r th e a lw a ys p o p u la r s u m m e r ca m ps. Like th e R e su rre ctio n C e le b ra tio n , th e O w sle y C o u n ty S p rin g Fling a lso fe a tu re d E a s te r egg hunts, w ith ch ild re n scra m b lin g up and do w n hills and lo o kin g b e hind tre e s and b u sh e s fo r as m a n y e g g s as th e y co u ld carry. T h e “ E a ste r B u n n y ” w a s even on hand, b e tte r kn ow n as L in d s e y G a sp e ric, a C a m p A n d re w Ja ckso n vo lu n te e r. T h e d a y w a s rou n d e d o u t w ith lots o f fun g a m e s and d e lic io u s fo o d . Liz P h elps, m a n a g e r o f C a m p A n d re w Ja ckso n , w a s p le ase d w ith th e e v e n t’s a tte n d a n c e , w h ich in clu d e d d o ze n s o f ch ild re n and th e ir fa m ilie s . Photos: Children enjoyed hunting for the brightly colored eggs and receiving a visit n om the -Ea'ster Bunny”) '

Eagle CFDC Plants Seed of Exercise in Young Kids Children attending CAP’S Eagle Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) experienced a metamorphosis recently when they were transformed into ducks, cats, rabbits, cows and snakes. No, it wasn’t the work of a mad Scientist. Instead, it was through yoga. Debbie Mayberry, a health edu cator and Healthy Start Consultant for the district’s health department, visits the children on a regular basis to cover a number of topics, including fire safety, nutrition and

exercise. The activities vary from week to week, and the children are always excited to see Debbie arrive. At the beginning of the session, Debbie explained to the 18 chil dren present that yoga had been around for a very long time, and that it was practiced not only for exercise, but to help them learn to calm themselves as well. She explained that slow, deep breathing was an important part of yoga as well, and led them in a few deep,f: | calming breaths. The group then moved on to some beginning yoga postures, each named after a familiar animal, which helped the children under stand how they were to move. Each posture Debbie demonstrated allowed the children to stretch and strengthen different muscle groups, all the while keeping them engaged and entertained. Mike Loiacono, the center ’s manager, is very appreciative of Debbie’s continued efforts to help make a difference in the children’s lives. -‘Debbie’s enthusiasm

coupled with her vast knowledge of health and nutrition help not only our preschoolers but the whole Eagle community to think healthy.” He adds: “She’s our ‘one stop shopping center’ for health awareness and education. She does programs with the preschoolers on all sorts of topics: fire safety, germ awareness, nutrition, exercise (including yoga). v S Debbie also assists the kids’ parents in achieving healthier life styles. “She ran a smoking cessa tion class here at Eagle for the last 3 months,” Mike says, adding that she has led women’s health pro grams with the center’s “Women’s Night Out” classes/v| Throughout the yoga lesson, as the children learned how to trans form themselves into butterflies, giraffes and baby birds, they were also learning the joy and impor tance of exercise, a habit Debbie hopes they retain long after they leave Eagle CFDC. Photos: Eagle CFDC children transformed into ducks, cats, rabbits, cows and snakes during their yoga class.

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CAP Celebrates National Day of Prayer 2007 E arly in May, e m p lo ye e s and vo l unteers th ro u g h o u t C A P ga thered in several locatio ns to pa rticip ate in the N ational D ay o f P ra yer 2007 ce le b ra tion. T h e ye a rly e ve n t se rves as an o p p o rtu n ity fo r people a cross the co u n try to co lle ctive ly pray fo r the nation and its leaders. T his ye a r m arked the e v e n t’s 56 th annual celebration. T h e the m e fo r this y e a r’s ob se rva n ce w a s “A m erica , U nite in P rayer.” The the m e w a s based on the B iblical ve rse II C h ronicles 7:14, w h ich reads: “ If m y people, w h o are called by m y nam e, w ill hum ble th e m se lve s and pray and se e k m y fa ce and turn from th e ir w ic k ed w ays, then w ill I he ar fro m heaven and w ill fo rg ive th e ir sin and w ill heal th e ir la n d .” ' A c co rd in g to its W ebsite, the m is sion o f the N ational D ay o f P ra ye r’s Task Force is “to co m m u n ica te w ith d v e ry individual the need fo r personal

Gwen Newcômfr; a CAP employe?, joined with others to^etebrate the National D ay o f Prayer 2007, “America, Unite in Prayer.”

rep entance and prayer, m o bilizing the C hristian co m m u n ity to interce de fo r A m e rica and its lea dership in the five ce nters o f pow er: C hurch, E ducation, Fam ily, G o ve rn m e n t and M e dia.” T T h ere w a s a ve ry good tu rn o u t at C A P ’S N ational D ay o f P ra yer celebra tion s. A ctivitie s included vie w ing an inspirationa l N ational D ay o f P ra yer video, w hich fea tu re d people a cross the co u n try in prayer. A s alw ays, the d a y w a s a tim e to pause and e xpress o u r g ra titud e fo r the fre e d o m to o p enly pray. C A P e m p loyees and vo lu n te e rs feel d o ubly grateful th a t th e y are en cou rage d to do so in the w o rkpla ce. By d o in g so, w e are d e m on strating th a t w e believe in the po w e r o f prayer.

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ring a smile to an Appalachian family with a CAP Christmas Basket During this time of year workers in CAP ’S Outreach Services Mission begin the work necessary to provide Christmas baskets of toys, gifts and food to folks we serve. If you would like to participate:

Let us know the size .family you would like to sponsor (gifts for each per son in the family should cost between $15 and $25). We’ll send you infor mation about yoür family, including first names, ages, sizes and a few gift suggestions; We’ll also include family code stickers and a guideline letter with the cor rect address to send your gift box; Wrap and label your gifts with the name of each person; Mail vour gift boxes to CAP by or before November 19. 2007. Please help us bv adhering to our deadlines, so we can make sure gifts get to vour family: If you have any questions, please call Brenda Watts at (606) 256-5822 or email address bwatts(a).chrisapp.r. That’s all there is to it! Your Appalachian family will have a much brighter Christmas and you’ll know that you’ve contributed to the real meaning of the birth of Christ. We look forward to hearing from youttf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- -------------- --- -------------- 1----- --- -I I would like to sponsor: Small family (1-2 children and parents) ___ Large family (5-6 children and parents)

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In June of this year, CAP hosted a

some lengths of colorful ribbon. Each child was

reception in New York for some of its

allowed to choose the paint of his or her choice, dip

friends and donors. One of the activities,

their hand in the paint, and place a handprint on a

at the event was a silent auction, includ

square. Each center was challenged to create colorful

ing a host of donated items such as art

“quilts” by tying the squares together with ribbon.

work, novels autographed by the author

Once the colorful quilts had been finished, ice cream

and tickets to a Broadway production.

parties were held to thank the children and staff at each

Perhaps the most endearing, items, how-

center. The “artists” happily posed for pictures with

everfwere made by the tiny hands of

their quilt creations. Although everyone enjoyed the

children who attend CAP’S four child

ice cream treat, they seemed to have had the most fun

and family development centers (CFDCs).

decorating their squares for the quilts.

Each center was given blank canvas squares measuring 8” each, along with

Becky Kana, manager of CAP’S Family Life Child and Family Development Center,

Although everyone enjoyed the ice cream treat they seemed to have had the most fun decorating ''f their squares for the quilt

CA PW our child and family development centers held ice cream parties after each quilt was finished to thank the children and staff fqr their hard work.

s Making Quilts I think the childrens handprints serve as a sweet reminder of what CAPs all about” enjoyed watching the children work on their mas terpiece: “The children had so much fun working on this project,” she said. “They were especially excited when they saw the finished product, with all the squares tied together. I think the children’s handprints serve as a sweet reminder of what CAP is all about.” 1 At the silent auction, the quilts drew wide smiles

CAP’$ Eagle Child and Family Development Center teachers and children proudly pose with their handprint quilt./

and wonderful bids, as those bidding knew that they were not only bringing home a piece of Appalachia,

York, the quilts represented a unique opportunity for

they were also giving a piece of themselves in the

people from all walks of life to work together towards

form of continued support. From the creation of the

the common goal of a brighter fixture for Appalachian children.

quilts at CAP’s CFDCs to the bidding war in New

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^ Q m tcr of <Hope May 18, 2007 promised to be a beauti ful day, and it was. Yes the weather was nice, but at 1:00 p.m. on that Friday, grouWdbrealpig cerem onies for Christie Sii Appalachian Project’s new Sandy Valley Respite and Elderly Center took place at H agerhill, Kentucky. W hat a moment it was. A large white tent had been set up on the freshly cleared land, and during the course of 15 minutes, nearly 50 people had gathered to witness the groundbreak ing. CAP employees, board members, leg islative representatives and area newspa pers came to witness the groundbreaking event. Ceremonies began with a prayer from Harold Underwood, manager of V olunteer Life in the Sandy Valley region, and continued with presentations from CAP president, Bill Mills, chairman of the board, Jerry O ’Danièl, and state represen tative, Rocky Adkins. “This cerem ony is not about buildings, brick or mortar,” began Mills. “It’s about the sense of hope and feeling o f com m unity this center will offer to people throughout the area.” Bill went on to explain that the center had its beginnings not too long ago, when

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in March of 2006, a generous couple gave $250,000 as a starting point for funds. They promised an addi tional $100,000 if CAP could match their total gift of $350,000. CAP came through with the matching furies in late 2006. Plans for the nearly 6,000 sq. ft. center have already been drawn J t i f board of direc tors has approved the project, and Bryan Byrd, hous ing m anager for the Sandy Valley regibh, is oversee ing construction. It is hoped that the project will be completed in 9 to 12 months. Chairman O ’Daniel made it known that “CAP would not exist without the goodness of people; donors, volunteers, em ployees, participants - anyone who believes in CAP.” Representative Adkins said it was an honor to be associated with CAP. “W e call CAP w henever we have challenges and they always come through with a response. CAP has been making east ern Kentucky a better place to live for more than 43 years, and there’s no better feeling than knowing the lives of individuals truly have been im proved.” All attending board members and legislators then gathered together in a row, shovels in hand, and officially broke ground fo r what will be CAP’S larg est construction project to date. Spirits were high as visions of the completed center holding deserv ing participants and fam ilies went through heads. Conversations filled with excitem ent and hope filled the air. May 18, 2007 was indeed a beautiful day.

groundbreaking ceremorfies marked the beginning o f the highly anticipated Respite and Elderly Center in Hagerhill, Kentucky.

W iC C s an cfîAîsfiing %êCCs .oss a coin in a fountain and make a wish. ^Zoss wish, If you’re thinking about your future and what , would happen should you die, you might say: “I wish that my brother, Tom, would handle my es tate.” Or perhaps, “I wish Aunt Etta would take care of my daughter.” Or maybe, - I wish that any estate taxes would be kept to a minimum.” You might also say, “I wish to give a portion of my estate to CAP and other charities I care about * H ishes, wishes, wishes —that’s all they are. And tossing coins into a wishing well won’t help. The only way you can be sure of these things —to change them from wishes to certain ties is to prepare a will or other appropriate estate-planning document. m

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ter at night. It makes your family rest better, too. shing wells may be fun for some things, but not when it comes to estate planning. When you’re dealing with your estate assets and vari ous^responsibilities it’s far better to “toss a coin” toward a qualified attornèy who can help you do things right. Granted it will take more than a penny or two, but the certainty and satisfaction you receive will far outweigh any cost. can provide for you complimentary brochures with helpful information about making a will. Complete this reply form and we will mail information to you promptly. Or request informa tion by calling us toll free at 1^866-270-4227.

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Marjorie Pritsky believe^ in the power of a good sense of humor. At almost 84 years old, she’s had a lifetime to test out this theory, and she happily attests to its success. “My sense of humor has kept me going,” she says of her very active life. Widowed 25 years ago, Marjorie - Marge, as her friends and co-workers call her - has remained posi tive and very active both in Appalachia and in her home state of Maine. In fact, a project she speaks of with j oy and pride is one that sprung from a tragedy* yet has become something wonderful. Twenty three years ago, she founded a widows sup port group. She says that it was a success from the beginning and continues to grow and touch the lives of others. “I’m very proud of the widows group,” she says, smiling, adding that she is now organiz ing widows’ retreats to expand the benefits the group offers. By retaining her positive attitude, what could have been a reason for lifelong sorrow has become an opportunity to connect with other women.

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unteer j jss (Com m itted the [_o n g ~]~erm Although Marge is classified as a short-term volun teer, in her heart and mind she has made a long-term commitment to CAP. Years ago, her friend Mildred received a book written by CAP founder Father Ralph Beiting. The two women had been discussing the pos sibility o f volunteering, and after reading the book they decided Appalachia was where they were meant to be. The two decided that their age would not stop them from giving of themselves. “Age is no barrier!;’’ i Marge says emphatically. Despite their enthusiasm, the two were unsure o f whether or not CAP would accept older volunteers. “If they’ll take us, w e’ll go!” they decided, though, and CAP gladly accepted them. Since first coming to CAP, Marge has served in quite a few of CAP’S programs. She primarily has focused her time on children, volunteering in several o f CAP’s child and family development centers and Marge’s cheerful demeanor has made her a w elcom e addition to CAP programs for years. Camp Andrew Jackson. However, she also volun teered with Elderly Services. She says her love of and gratitude of her co-workers. “She is so sweet... working with children existed long before coming to she’s been a big help!-- says Becky Kana, manager o f CAP, adding that she taught Sunday School for Family Life Child and Family Development Center, 30 years. where Marge served this year, helping in the kitchen, Marge remains busy at home in Maine, and is only cooking and cleaning. Sharon Goff, caseworker at the able to volunteer at CAP in the spring. This summer, center, agrees. “She’s been a godsend this yearf’ijf she plans to help out at her church and continue with Gary Smith, bus driver at the center, enjoys jok her widows’ group activities. Her sense o f humor ing with Marge on a regular basis. “She’s earned her emerging once again, she adds that she also volun keep,” he says, smiling at her. Then, on a more sin teers in her hometown: “I visit the elderly!” she says, cere note, he adds, “We are really glad that you’ve laughing. At nearly 84, the humor of it is not lost on been here.” Marge responds by smiling back and say-her. ing: “I have had a wonderful time!” Marge says she has enjoyed getting to know other Having impacted so many programs for so many volunteers of all ages, and encourages potential volun years, it’s safe to Say that Marge’s return next year teers to come to CAP. “Boy, I tell them go for it!” she is highly anticipated. Marge hopes to return as well. says emphatically. “People don’t realize how much “The Lord’s been good to me,” she says... “w e’ll see you gain by giving.” what the next year brings !^B Although her service at CAP is only a few weeks a year, in that short time she has earned the friendship 23

What is Volunteering? Amy Schill, CAP Volunteer Recruiter

Wilma, CAP participant, S'chill-’ JriVe fonned a s t a g M e n ¡ te l# / ~

Recently the Volunteer Program celebrated CAP’S annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner tri applaud a job well done by our more than 40 long-term, shortan d

volunteers. The event gives CAP employees the opportunity to show their- appreciation for all volunteers give to CAP and the people of Appalachia. Of course, volunteers are often reluctant to receive such attention because they feel they gain just as much or more than they?give during their time of service. As I reflect on my own time as a long-term volunteer, I certainly find this to be the case. My housemates and participants opened my mind to. ideas and experiences I would never have known had I not comedo CAP. One participant in particular gave me a gift that I could never repay; she saved my life. When I met Wilma, I knew immediately that she could ■ probably ask for the moon and I would see what I could do. Wilma was not only virtually homebound because of the diffi culty she had with her front steps, but she also clearly craved companionship. A widow with no children and few other relatives in the area, Wilma needed more than the ramp pro vided by CAP’S Emergency Home Improvement program, she needed a friend. I was happy to He a surrogate granddaughter to Wilma, and I visited whenever I could.

It wqs during one such visit mat I realizedjl needed Wilma *. even more than I thought she needed me. I v§as enjoying a bowl of ice cream shif d convinced me to indulge M when she askedAe if I had ever had any thyroid problems. My neck seemed a little full, she said,:;and I should probably get it look|djat A;series^of tqst§,and an eventual surgery revealed that Wilma was right: I had thyroid cancer. Subsequent treatment was successful in curing the disease, but if Wilma had not alerted me, it may have been months or years before I noticed anything was wrbngC *

One participant in particu lar gave me a gift that I could never repay: she saved my life. Wilma’s concern for me reminded me why CAP volun teers continue to come to Appalachia year after year—to ,? love one another, to be Christ to those who are in turn Christ to us—that is what volunteering is all about. In my current position in the CAP Volunteer Program, I have the privilege! of telling others of the amazing benefits of volunteering and encouraging them to answer their personal call to service. I do this because I know God has blessed the work CAP is doing in Appalachia, and we need more volunteers to do this work. There are more ramps to build and more people to meet, but, perhaps most important, there are more lessons to be learned, and more bowls of ice cream to be shared with a friend.

Want to give back? ? Whether ybu' volunteer 3 s.,3 n individual or with 3 group. CAP h^s .^variety o f volunteer Qpportu nities. 5Cpipe,fof,3 .s„um rnei> 3 we^kfp,r 3 ye3r. CAP Volunteer Program 4192 North Wilderness Road Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 1-800-755-5322 volunteer@chrisapp.org.

It’s that time of year again... sum m er cleaning brings the opportunity to sort through unused items. We would like to ask you to send us items to sell on our online attic store. The monies collected from the sales help to fund our mis sions, which include our outreach efforts to families that need the basic necessities of food and shelter, our housing department that provides valuable rehab work for families and our elderly and most of all necessities for our children. Our Attic is operating through the nonprofit division of eBay, which is called Mission Fish. So far this effort has not only brought in monies, it has also introduced CAP to thousands of people who were not aware of our work in Appalachia. We ask that during your summer \ clean out that if you have j ewelry, furniture, kitchen and housewares, knicknacks and especially antique items, you consider donating them to us. If you like to shop or would like to list the items yourself, please visit www.missionfish.org. Look for the Christian Appalachian Project and you will find us. We thank you for all you do from the bottom of our hearts. M

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2-4 full racks of baby back ribs 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon spice supreme 1 tablespoon cumin 1-2 cups pineapple juice season salt to flavor

4 cups firesh green beans, washed with ends removed 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sour cream

Combine all spices together and rub over ribs generous ly. Place ribs in a zip lock bag one on top of each other, and let sit in refrigerator overnight 24 hours. Remove ribs from bag and place in a shallow pan. Fill pan with pineapple juice and cover with tin foil. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 1 f /2 hours. When ready remove ribs and let cool for 1/2 hour. Place ribs on grill on medium heat for 10 minutes per side, basting them with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Pepper Onion Spread 1 package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 garlic clove, pan toasted, peeled and chopped 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley party crackers Mix cream cheese, onions, garlic and peeper until well blended. Shape into a 6 inch log and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll log in fresh pars ley and serve with crackers.

Boil green beans on high heat for 6 minutes. Drain and place into a hot skillet with butter and garlic on low heat. Add sour cream until green beans are tender. Toss well and serve.

Oh. $o 'Easu\ 3 3 0 Chicken 1/2 cup Italian dressing, divided 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 2 tablespoons orange marmalade Preheat grill to medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the Italian dressing over the chicken in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 24 hours. Mix remaining 1/4 cup dressing, BBQ sauce and marmalade. Place chicken on grill and cover. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes. Occasionally turn the chicken while brushing with the sauce mixture. Let stand, covered in foil, for 5 minutes before serving.

PpspberriA Limep.de Punch 2 tubs lemonade flavor drink mix 3 quarts cold club soda 1 can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 quart raspberry sherbet Pour drink mix into a large punch bowl; add club soda and limeade concentrate. Stir mixture until limeade is com pletely dissolved. Before serving scoop sherbet into the punch.

Chocolate Eclair 15 graham crackers broken in half 1 1/2 cups milk 1 package vanilla instant pudding 1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed 1 cup chocolate frosting Place 10 graham cracker squares in bottom of 8-inch bak ing pan. Pour milk into large mixing bowl and add dry pudding. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Let stand until thick. Gently stir in whipped topping until blended. Spread half the mixture over the crackers in pan. Top with 10 graham squares and remaining mixture. Cover with remaining 10 graham squares. Refrigerate at least 3 hours; spread with chocolate frosting before serving.

TanOjij 3 3 0 Chicken Caesar 1/2 cup caesar dressing 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast 1 head romaine lettuce, in bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup croutons 1/4 cup bacon bits 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Pour 1/4 cup caesar dressing over chicken in shallow dish. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Preheat grill to medium heat and grill chicken for 10 to 12 minutes turning after 5 minutes. Cut into thin slices. Toss lettuce with 1/4 cup caesar dressing, chicken strips, crou tons, bacon bits and cheese.

Kentucky's Beauty The state of Kentucky I live in now, is as beautiful as any I have every found This state has always been my home, At no time did I want to roam. I have visited and worked in others places, But I always came back with no hesitation. Some others like me felt the same, Then they decided and back they came.' The people here are kind and friendly too, There are other things I will name a few. The Kentucky Derby each Spring is run, Beautiml horses race in the sun. I can’t say enough about Kentucky basketball, That’s an exciting and fun game in the fall. Many generations have enjoyed this game, This generation is doing the same. Beautiful mountains all year round, They are green then yellow, red and brown. We like most things is why we stay, I don’t have any plans to go away.

God knew That each of us Would need Some help From day to day And sfr He gave us prayer A gift That smooths Our troubled way, And surely As He hears Each prayer That’s being said for you, He’ll bless Your heart And send You strength, As only He can do. Mrs. Patricia A. Phillips Cincinnati, OH

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Starting Over Life is full of trials, that we cannot see. Some are happy, some are sad, some just meant to be. The pain sometimes we think we can’t stand, but somehow we pull through. It’s people like us with strength my friend, that know what we can do. Starting over again isn’t easy, but practice makes per fect they say. Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, tomorrow’s a brand new day ! Losing a Mother, or losing a child, the pain you can hardly bear. But look deep in your heart, as time passes on, and you know my friend they’ll always be there! A love that you thought would stand the tests of time, suddenly is gone. Once more you have a hill to climb, but you don’t have to be alone. Again in the midst of heartache and despair, you know again you must try to care. No matter what the heartache, keep soaring high and free. Look through the eyes of the eagle, the future you may see. Keep your heart full of love, it will drown the hatred and pain. And when the time comes, you’ll always be ready, if you have to start over again. Margie Frazier Paintsville, KY

Our Father He left the gate open On his way home That we might view The Heavenly reunion With his love true Joining their small son Toward eternal life they moved And reaching back His hand to?>us. left behind He left the gate open So the way we could find. Shirley Taylor Spruce Pine, :NC

Learning You learn more by getting beat than always winning in a dead heat it teaches you control which should always be your goal. You learn to grit your teeth because you are beneath as far as the score is concerned you’ll eventually win, a lesson learned. James E. Moonier Tigard, OR

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From Our Past... Excerpts from th q M a y - J u n e 1 9 9 9 M o u n ta in S p ir it The M ay - T im e Them e In this issue o f The Mountain Spirit w e’re «introducing readers to ways a couple o f our programs present change to participants. Our child development centers, particu larly CAP Child Development in Berea, are focusing on educating children on the need to embrace people o f all races and cultures. Our teachers are learning that diversity edu cation for young children leads them also to a greater self-appreciation. Also:

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Diversity by Margaret Gabriel

Every day, the children at CAP Child Develop ment recite the “I Care Rules” during Circle Time. Throughout the school year, the teachers’ lesson plans outline activities that let the children see how the rules relate to their experiences. In one simple activity, all the children sit on the floor. The teacher

The “I C'dre R ules” are recited during C iicfe Time every day.

explains that we are all individuals, with similari

that although they are different about some things,

ties and differences, then asks the children questions

and alike about others, everyone is special.

about themselves. Who has black hair? Who has

The behavior that results from following the “I Care

green eyes? Who has shoes on? Who likes pizza? If

Rules” is “what w e’re called to be as Christians,”

the question applies, the child stands, and the teach

Mary Mundy (head teacher) went on. “It’s how

er points out that the others are like the one stand

Jesus was when he was on earth with us. He always,

ing up. Since, o f course, different children stand for

listened to the needs o f the people...”

different questions, the children begin to appreciate

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