Saturday, December 8, 2012
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Dreamcatchers comes to Renovo
Dreamcatchers for Abused Children's President and PA Branch Supervisor Donna Kshir
Dreamcatchers Clinton County is celebrating its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Darlene's Country Cottage in Renovo.
The event features a balloon release, free child abuse education tools and provides the community the opportunity to speak with Dreamcatchers President Donna Kshir, and learn the importance of child abuse education and awareness. Area residents are invited to attend the free grand opening event.
Dreamcatchers Clinton County is located at 500 Erie Ave., Renovo, inside Darlene's Country Cottage, which is among area restaurants to be named in Volume Two of the restaurant guide, "Going Local."
Owner Darlene Mills of Summerson's Mountain has opened her Christian-orientated family restaurant to Dreamcatchers to provide appropriate office space to help the nonprofit better serve the community.
Kshir and her Michigan co-writer Sandra Potter have worked to open a branch office in Clinton County. With Jerry Sandusky's conviction on 45 counts of child sexual abuse, Kshir believes more than ever, Dreamcatchers is needed in Clinton County.
"I see the Sandusky case as the most vile of crimes against children in Pennsylvania history," Kshir said. "I strongly believe Dreamcatchers is needed in even the smallest of communities, such as Renovo.
"Sandi and I are grateful to Darlene. She has given us a wonderful opportunity. We feel truly blessed."
Dreamcatchers is made up of a small team of dedicated child abuse advocates. Its goal is to educate the public on every aspect of child abuse in efforts to reduce the number of children affected by child abuse and neglect, serving more than 75,000 individuals in need or crisis last year.
Anyone interested in volunteering, hosting an event or fundraiser or learning more may visit dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com or email Kshir at padreamcatchers@gmail.com.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
My thought for the day
The upcoming election is going to be anything, but pretty. The candidates have been working overtime on finding fault with their opponents. There has been a lot of mud throwing and attacking of one’s character, that the candidates are forgetting about the real issues... the American people, their needs and what is best for our country.
I think as the candidates run for the presidency they make a lot of promises, but once they are elected into office their promises are easily broken and almost immediately forgotten.
There has been so much judgement and talk about race, age, gender and religion, it seems to over ride the real issues, health care, border patrol, rebuilding the economy, education and the high gas prices.
As we elect government officials into office, we have to remember they are no longer like the average American. They no longer have to struggle or pinch pennies. If they feel their pockets are being pressed, they have the opportunity to vote for their own pay-hike . Which really upsets me.
When was the last time, you were allowed to vote to increase your weekly pay? With all the jobs I’ve had over the years, I have never had the privilege to raise my wage and I bet you never did either. Yet, government officials do it all the time.
They forget or they just don’t care, we have men and women struggling to raise families on minimum wage, when a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk or gas, cost one half of what they are making an hour.
How can these men and women afford to feed their families, let alone put clothes on their kids backs, afford healthcare and drive back and forth to work on a daily basis. In my opinion, it’s impossible and we need a president who is going to look after and care for these families.
Many American’s feel we should not have a woman or another black president, but I have to ask why? In my opinion, it all boils down to change.
I personally don’t care about one’s race, age, religion or gender. All I care about is, who is going to be a better leader for our country and steer us in the right direction of helping what matters the most, the American people and their needs.
The last thing this country needs is another four years with a president that’s fighting the wrong agenda, not doing what he was elected to do or helping the American people find an appropriate solution to solve our country’s problems.
The next president’s first agenda needs to bring America’s finest home from Iraq and Afghanistan. We need to concentrate less on foreign affairs and concentrate more on taking care of the American people and their needs.
I’m not suggesting in any way, shape or form we run from terrorism. If someone invades your country, fight terrorism and defend yourself, but we need to stop answering so many 911 calls to help foreign countries.
We have our own problems.
We need to find a way to end poverty, violence and hunger. We have men, women, children and American veteran’s who are homeless. Over half of the United States does not have health coverage.
We need to focus on rebuilding the economy. At some point, the government needs to realize the low and middle class suffer the most and put an end to pointless spending. If they don’t, where will that leave future generations? They will never learn to be independent or become more prosperous. The continuous cycle of debt will never end.
There has to be a way to develop an alternative source of fuel that is both safe and affordable, so the government is not begging oil companies over seas to continue our oil supply.
With the cost of living so high, the price of college tuition is through the roof. Every child deserves a good education, college should be acceptable and affordable to everyone. Your families income should not determine if you go to college or not.
There needs to be a way to solve illegal immigration, and not by giving them drivers licenses.
America stands for land of the free and home of the brave, yet we are a judgmental country. We need allow and understand change, so people can live openly and freely. People need to realize just because you do not agree with something, doesn’t make it wrong.
We have to accept laws that allow freedom of choice so all people can live their lives openly and freely without judgement or persecution. Whether it be choice of gun control, abortion or same sex marriages it is there choice, not yours.
Most importantly, we need a president that will not take their role for granted, not for one single second. One who will understand, their main concern is the American people and they represent and work for them 100% of the time.
I think as the candidates run for the presidency they make a lot of promises, but once they are elected into office their promises are easily broken and almost immediately forgotten.
There has been so much judgement and talk about race, age, gender and religion, it seems to over ride the real issues, health care, border patrol, rebuilding the economy, education and the high gas prices.
As we elect government officials into office, we have to remember they are no longer like the average American. They no longer have to struggle or pinch pennies. If they feel their pockets are being pressed, they have the opportunity to vote for their own pay-hike . Which really upsets me.
When was the last time, you were allowed to vote to increase your weekly pay? With all the jobs I’ve had over the years, I have never had the privilege to raise my wage and I bet you never did either. Yet, government officials do it all the time.
They forget or they just don’t care, we have men and women struggling to raise families on minimum wage, when a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk or gas, cost one half of what they are making an hour.
How can these men and women afford to feed their families, let alone put clothes on their kids backs, afford healthcare and drive back and forth to work on a daily basis. In my opinion, it’s impossible and we need a president who is going to look after and care for these families.
Many American’s feel we should not have a woman or another black president, but I have to ask why? In my opinion, it all boils down to change.
I personally don’t care about one’s race, age, religion or gender. All I care about is, who is going to be a better leader for our country and steer us in the right direction of helping what matters the most, the American people and their needs.
The last thing this country needs is another four years with a president that’s fighting the wrong agenda, not doing what he was elected to do or helping the American people find an appropriate solution to solve our country’s problems.
The next president’s first agenda needs to bring America’s finest home from Iraq and Afghanistan. We need to concentrate less on foreign affairs and concentrate more on taking care of the American people and their needs.
I’m not suggesting in any way, shape or form we run from terrorism. If someone invades your country, fight terrorism and defend yourself, but we need to stop answering so many 911 calls to help foreign countries.
We have our own problems.
We need to find a way to end poverty, violence and hunger. We have men, women, children and American veteran’s who are homeless. Over half of the United States does not have health coverage.
We need to focus on rebuilding the economy. At some point, the government needs to realize the low and middle class suffer the most and put an end to pointless spending. If they don’t, where will that leave future generations? They will never learn to be independent or become more prosperous. The continuous cycle of debt will never end.
There has to be a way to develop an alternative source of fuel that is both safe and affordable, so the government is not begging oil companies over seas to continue our oil supply.
With the cost of living so high, the price of college tuition is through the roof. Every child deserves a good education, college should be acceptable and affordable to everyone. Your families income should not determine if you go to college or not.
There needs to be a way to solve illegal immigration, and not by giving them drivers licenses.
America stands for land of the free and home of the brave, yet we are a judgmental country. We need allow and understand change, so people can live openly and freely. People need to realize just because you do not agree with something, doesn’t make it wrong.
We have to accept laws that allow freedom of choice so all people can live their lives openly and freely without judgement or persecution. Whether it be choice of gun control, abortion or same sex marriages it is there choice, not yours.
Most importantly, we need a president that will not take their role for granted, not for one single second. One who will understand, their main concern is the American people and they represent and work for them 100% of the time.
Meet Mikey J
"As most of you know I LOVE music. Recently I had the honor of seeing my good friend Michael Rayner perform LIVE. Here is my thoughts on his performance."
Summer may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean hip hop is in hibernation.
Last night, I was blessed with the honor of attending a live music event at The New Way Bar in Ferndale, Michigan.
As I watched my friends Mikey J and the crew of Ray Lo Entertainment take center stage, I couldn’t help but think about the last year and how hard they have worked since they became a part of my life.
It’s a blessing to be both a fan and a friend of a music artist. There’s nothing in this world quite like it. The best way for me to describe it is, it feels like an incredible bolt of energy shooting through your veins and you are instantly filled with excitement and pride when you see your friend up on stage, but that energy is magnified by ten times when you see their natural, God given talents and abilities rocking a crowd. Probably because I had seen Mikey J’s talent from the very beginning, and I know just how far his talents can take him.
When Mikey J took the stage, I was nervous. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him perform live in front of a crowd, and I had never seen him perform live with the whole Ray Lo Entertainment crew; Eric Rayner, Mark Rayner and Jason Lollie.
I kept looking at his face from the front row of the crowd. I focused on his eyes trying to gauge in on his true emotions. I saw a bit of nervousness. I even saw a little bit of fear, but in truth, it looked good on him. He appeared eager and hungry, as the young artist I had first met over a year ago. This made me feel good about his performance.
I saw him rock a crowd in fifteen minutes, leaving them intoxicated by his rhythmic, innovative use of instrumentals combined with a dose of pure lyrical genius that allowed on looking fans to understand his dedication, share his enthusiasm for hip hop, while validating his beliefs and expressing himself. In fifteen minutes he made me believe in Michigan and more importantly in hip hop.
He recently told me that an article I wrote about him was one of the best he had ever read about himself. Me an emerging writer and him a future superstar. He has thanked me many times for my work and he has consistently rewarded me with his friendship. And now, as he takes his first step forward to new beginnings, fortune and fame with his hot, new mix tape, “On Deck,“ I walk with him. And from the turnout at last night’s event, I am not alone.
For more on Mikey J, check him out at his Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/mikeyjayay
If I were President
With the race to the White House at full speed, it made me start thinking what I would do if I were president of the United States of America. I see the president’s position as one of the most influential and powerful public figures in the world.
I think as the candidates run for the presidency they make a lot of promises, but once they are elected into office their promises are easily broken and forgotten.
I see a lot of men and women taking advantage of their positions as they spend tax payers money on their own personal pleasures. After breaking the law, they are allowed to decide when they want to resign from their position, but only after making attempts to get a reduced sentence or plea deal.
If the average Joe was accused of money laundering at his place of employment, he or she would be immediately prosecuted, there would be no and’s, if’s or but’s about it, your butt would be behind bars. Regardless of your position of power, you should be held accountable for your crimes there should be no special privileges.
To make a difference, we need to make a change.
The first thing I would do as president is bring America’s finest home from Iraq and Afghanistan. I think there has been too much blood-shed and too many precious lives lost. For each soldier that loses their life in war, I see it as a loss to our country. To claim victory, we need to save our own and bring our soldiers home.
I thank God everyday for the fine, brave men and women who serve our country and protect our freedoms and rights, but I think we need to concentrate less on foreign affairs and concentrate more on taking care of the American people. I feel if someone invades your country, fight terrorism and defend yourself, but we need to stop helping countries that don’t want to help themselves.
We American’s have enough problems in our own country, that we need to worry about. We have to find a way to end poverty, violence, hunger and the other million problems that we American’s face on a daily basis.
We have men, women, children and American veteran’s who have proudly served our country living on the streets, who are homeless. We have men and women struggling to raise families on minimum wage, when a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk or gas cost one half of what they are making an hour.
Over half of the United States does not have health coverage and can not afford to purchase private coverage. With the cost of living so high, how can they afford to shell out four to five hundred dollars a month for healthcare coverage, it’s impossible.
American’s who work on a daily basis are refused health coverage because they make too much money, but people who break the law and are in jail or in prison receive free dental and medical treatment, at the taxpayers expense.
We need to rebuild our economy, by focusing on the low and middle class. In my opinion, they suffer the most. I would put and end to non-sense and pointless spending. I would create a flat tax so the low and middle class people are not carrying the whole burden. In hopes that future generations can become more independent and prosperous and finally put an end the continous cycle of debt.
I would go back to the Ronald Reagan days of office, and make the competive and greedy oil companies drop the price, so the American people can afford to buy gas and oil. I would require a program that would develop an alternative source of fuel and require vehicles to run by and use a clean, affordable energy source. By creating these programs, it would create jobs for the American people.
I feel every child deserves a good education, it is the foundation of their youth. I would set aside special funding for education. College would be acceptable and affordable to everyone.
As president, I would apologize to other races who have experienced, been hurt or effected by racial tension. I would re-educate the American people, so future generations would never experience what past generations have. If we recognize our differences and mistakes, by carrying a torch of freedom in a colorless society, what a remarkable society we would live in.
I would put an end to illegal immigration. I would build an impassable fence that would make the Great Wall of China look like it was made out of building blocks. I would also increase the number of military personal at our borders and use more military resources at government offices and for airport security.
I would recognize that half of the American people oppose to what the other half think are important and major issues, such as gun control, abortion, same sex marriages and terrorism. Unless we want to segregate this country, we need to have and accept laws that allow freedom of choice so all people can live their lives openly and freely without judgement or persecution.
Most importantly, I would not take my role as president for granted for one single second. I would not forget for one single second that my main concern is the American people and I represent and work for them 100% of the time.
Forever a Friend
"This was the first column I ever wrote for The Clinton County Record, and I post it every year at this time to mourn the loss of my friend, Sherry."
Last Wednesday morning after I drove my daughter to school, I returned home. I did my morning chores and sat down in my rocking chair to drink a cup of tea and read my Tuesday evening edition of The Record.
As I skimmed over the front page, I was immediately drawn to fellow Record writer Chris Shaull’s real life story. As I began reading the article, I found myself unable to put it down.
I had a childhood friend who I grew up with, went to school with, and honestly considered family. For a brief period of time after we were both married, we were neighbors, our kids even played together.
After five years of marriage and too many problems to handle, she and her husband were divorced. My friend and her daughters moved away. Afterwards, I didn’t get to see her as often as I would have liked. Sometimes months at a time would go by, but even with distance between us, we somehow always managed to remain close.
She was the kind of person that would do anything for you. She would take from herself to give to someone else in need, she would even give you the shirt off her back. She honestly had a heart of gold.
After she moved to Michigan I had no idea what she had got herself into. I later heard from her friends and family that said she got in with the wrong crowd and picked up a few bad habits. She went from one bad relationship to the next and eventually her girls were taken away and sent to live with family.
I always said we were on the same road, our lives just took us in different directions, but the path to our hearts never changed our friendship or love for each other.
Unlike Chris, she didn’t escape, she lost her life. After she died I kept asking why... why something like this could happen to such a good person. It has taken me a long time to get over her death. For the longest time, I didn’t know how to begin to put the pieces back together after losing someone who has been such a big part of my life.
When someone in your life dies, your life stops. But I learned life for others go on and people keep living. I have always looked at life and death, as everyone has a time to live and everyone has a time to die. I feel it is somehow timed or planned by God, that God doesn’t give you anything in your life you can’t handle. The attitude that everything happens for a reason and to never look back.
Today as I look at my own kids, I can’t begin to imagine what her family went through with her death. Since, I have begun to re-think my theory of life and death. I see things a bit differently and a bit more clearly.
I know firsthand that a tragedy can unite people, test our faith in God and make us stronger to survive an unimaginable loss. The key is to hold on to the power of faith in God, as well as a loving and supportive family.
Cruise for a Cure
The 2nd annual BMC Relay for Life's "ATV Cruise for a Cure" from Renovo, PA. Organized by the Central Mountain ATV Association Inc. Partnership with the Bucktail Medical Center. With cooperation from the Renovo Police Department and DCNR for providing escort. Tentative date: June 9, 2012
For details, Visit; https://www.facebook.com/groups/132141436822199/
For details, Visit; https://www.facebook.com/groups/132141436822199/
Joe Paterno dies
Joe Paterno dies at 85. A family spokesperson confirmed to the Associated Press that Joseph Vincent Paterno has died at a State College hospital at the age of 85, just over two months after being diagnosed with a form of lung cancer. A posting to Penn State’s official Facebook page read simply: “With great sadness we mourn the passing of Coach Joe Paterno…Few have done more.”
My condolences to his family.
My condolences to his family.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
FREE Magazine Subscriptions:
A friend shared this website that offers FREE Magazine Subscriptions.
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Renovo Ads
Buy, Sell, Trade, Barter, what ever u can do. One mans junk is another mans treasure. Clean Out the Attic, Garage, Shed, Trailer, Camper, and post your add. Or if you want to offer a service, Handy Man, Plumbing, Will Do Odd Jobs, Snow Removal, Lawn Cutting, Wood For Sale. Backhoe Service. Sell that Old car that has been sitting in the driveway.What ever it is post it and get a better response than if you don't. So get off Your Ass and make some extra money.
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Cutest Kid Contest
Do you have a child or grandchild who you believe is the cutest kid ever? Do you know of a friend or neighbor's child that you believe fits the bill as cutest kid? If so, you need to enter them in the Dreamcatchers Talk Radio's Cutest Kids Contest running online now through the end of February. Winner to be announced March 1, 2012.
Up until February 15, anyone -- moms, dads, uncles, aunts, grandparents, friends and neighbors are encouraged to submit an entry form of the child they believe deserves recognition as the cutest kid (Age group 0-12 years). Voting will be done via Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamcatchers-Talk-Radio-Cutest-Kids-Contest/255129784552830#!/pages/Dreamcatchers-Talk-Radio-Cutest-Kids-Contest/255129784552830?sk=wall
The child with the most "LIKES" wins. For more info contact Star Myers at: jameya73@yahoo.com
There is a $5.00 entry fee payable via Paypal to Dreamcatchers for Abused Children -- dreamcatchersforabusedchildren@gmail.com .
Up until February 15, anyone -- moms, dads, uncles, aunts, grandparents, friends and neighbors are encouraged to submit an entry form of the child they believe deserves recognition as the cutest kid (Age group 0-12 years). Voting will be done via Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamcatchers-Talk-Radio-Cutest-Kids-Contest/255129784552830#!/pages/Dreamcatchers-Talk-Radio-Cutest-Kids-Contest/255129784552830?sk=wall
The child with the most "LIKES" wins. For more info contact Star Myers at: jameya73@yahoo.com
There is a $5.00 entry fee payable via Paypal to Dreamcatchers for Abused Children -- dreamcatchersforabusedchildren@gmail.com .
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