Category Archives: educational

Favorite #164: Salem Lutheran Preschool

A Place to Learn and Grow Although there are many milestones in a child’s life, one of the hardest and yet one of the sweetest for a parent could be the day their child starts preschool. It’s hard to believe it’s … Continue reading

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Favorite #158: Vietnam War Veterans

Recognition and Thanks At Last The United States of America along with individuals and organizations across this country are finally recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the Vietnam War Veterans.  In September, the Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter of the Daughters of the American … Continue reading

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Favorite #157: 2015 Little League World Series Champions

Champions Both On and Off the Field Salisbury, NC, was put on the national stage this summer by a group of talented young girls who won the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Once the team arrived in … Continue reading

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Favorite #155: Kidney Donor: Mitch Garmer

An Answer to Prayer Charlene Fero and Mitch Garmer crossed paths in the most unexpected way. After discovering that Charlene was in need of a kidney due to kidney disease, Mitch willingly gave her one of his this past July at Wake Forest … Continue reading

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Favorite #152: Bicycling Dirt Divas

Positive Energy on the Trail Charlotte Huntington and I became friends fourteen years ago when our daughters were in the same class at West Rowan Middle School. Over the years we’ve shared many special memories ranging from beach trips to birthday parties. Although … Continue reading

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Favorite #151: Franklin Baptist Church Youth Group

A Time of Spiritual Growth During the six years I’ve been the pianist at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, I’ve watched the youth group grow and develop into teens ready to share their love of God with others. Last month they shared their love … Continue reading

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Favorite #150: Barn Quilts

Love and Beauty on a Barn I’ve known Adele Goodman for a number of years, having met her through the Mt Ulla Historic Preservation Society (MUHPS). During the years that MUHPS has been in existence projects like the promotion of … Continue reading

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Favorite #147: The Fourth of July: The Spirit of America

A Day of Celebration and Fun While there’s no doubt the Fourth of July is a special holiday for Americans, it’s unfortunate many don’t understand the reason why. Do you? Several years ago during a children’s sermon at Franklin Baptist … Continue reading

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Favorite #143: Mt Ulla Elementary School EBOB Team

Working Together Each year the North Carolina School Library Media Assocation sponsors a competition giving elementary school students the opportunity to test their knowledge of books. All 4th and 5th grade students are elegible to participate in what is known as … Continue reading

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Favorite#142: Michelle Trivette, Dog Groomer, Friend

Michelle Trivette, an excellent elementary school music teacher and long time friend, recently decided to make a career change from music teacher to dog groomer. She admits this decision is a little scary, but after giving it much thought and … Continue reading

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