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Rewards of mentoring: Smiles, handmade awards and deep bonds (ajc)
If you can't save all the starfish washed on the shore, should you give up on saving any? (AP Image) Here is a lovely essay from Bill Fokes, whose name may be familiar to regular AJC readers as he is a prolific letter writer. Today, he writes about the joy he has found in mentoring students: > By William B. Fokes > > About five years ago, I attended a Christmas party in my new neighborhood. As I met my new neighbors, we asked each other about our interests and activities. One of my neighbors was very enthusiastic about a volunteer mentoring program in which he was active. This was the start of my path to great rewards. The program he described involves students in elementary school, middle school and high school in Jackson County, Georgia. The focus of the program is students living in single parent households. The name of the program is Lindsay’s Legacy. Similar programs are active in other counties, but not in my home county of Gwinnett. > > My neighbor explained that each mentor …
Camp Starfish Christmas Party 2009
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Thomson Pottery 16 piece Dinnerware Set Add a touch of warmth to your table with this 16 piece set by Thomson Pottery. Soothing color and generously-sized pieces will enhance your table setting. Pottery dinnerware features Seashells, an embossed shell and starfish design with a solid white glazed finish or choose to add a touch of contemporary simplicity with Sonoma Haze…. |
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Wilton Cookie Stick Star Pan $9.99 Create fun shaped treats on a stick! Makes 6-3.5x.25 cookies…. |
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Sanddollar Real Arrowhead Sand Dollars Great for Wedding Favors or Placecards Crafting and Collecting Three 3 Sandollars $2.39 There’s a lovely little legend That I would like to tell, Of the birth and death of Jesus Found in this lowly shell. If you examine closely On one side the Easter Lily, The Christmas Poinsettia |
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Christmas Cards Mermaids and Starfish Design Shirley Bell Designs is located in the seaside community of Jamestown, Rhode Island. Shirley also travels all over New England for inspiration. The artwork select for these cards is created from Shirley’s original watercolor paintings. Every image has touched her life in some way…. |
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Coach Limited Edition Audrey Starfish Resort Large Wristllet Bag Wallet 45535 Natural $118.00 Lurex threads add subtle shine to a summer wristlet inspired by sea treasures washed up on the beach. The starfish is embellished with hand-sewn beads and crystals the design is lined with a marine-themed watercolor print in a serene shade of blue…. |