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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Thinking of Lou Mitchell's Family and Friends

A beautiful service for a beautiful man that made a difference.   Our lives on Newark-Granville road are better because of what Lou Mitchell has given.  It was a lovely and sad service- Lou is going to be very missed.  I'm grateful for the friendship and connections with and around this wonderful person.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=louis-a-mitchell&pid=158225171

Day in the life of Development Director

I love my job. I'm a lucky person to be learning, applying past experience and skill sets, connecting with amazing people-staff and volunteers on behalf of a place and effort I feel passionate about and believe in it's cause- The Works, Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology! I posted on Facebook that I would "blog" about the fun filled development day I had on Tuesday this week so here it is!

A wise woman once told me- the fun of development is you never know exactly how your day is going to go and most often you're pleasantly surprised and rewarded with what is presented. Tuesday proved her point so well.  On Tuesday @ the Works I:

1. attended a volunteer meeting in the Interuban Car- great place for lots of fun things- birthday parties.  Love that my job lets me say "all aboard" "woooo wooooo"......
2. Toured the Heisey Glass Musuem with good folks!  WHAT A GREAT musuem- lots of learning about Newark history, glass history, glass serving and decorative pieces.  The video is so worth watching! Thank you Janice for coordinating!
3. Curious Kids was extra special- we had goats, a darling favorite well behaved dog named Barnbus and cool learning about equine vetiniary science!
4. Wonderful donors came to visit and purchased a paver- new item in our office- looking forward to helping honor the history they want to place on this big brick!
5.Drive Alive is coming along....new exhibit for September- great committee and staff making this a reality- such a treat to connect with smart talented passionate people!
6. Tweat-up! Got to know the names and posts I see on Twitter- good people again connecting in a fun way!  We even played Hide and Go Seek (my children inspired the idea!!)  Nothing like watching and participating in old fashioned fun @ The Works!
7. But the highlight was hearing from some of the staff directly their connection and inspiration to the musuem- very heartfelt stories that I will share in the future some way some how.....

Yes I slept well that night!! My desk was a mess as the piles only grew and the papers became scattered but it was worth it. I love the days when I return to Newark-Granville Road with connection and inspiration about my work and this wonderful community my familty calls home.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Fun Full Week of Life

ahhhhhh- summer vacation is launched.  Life on Newark-Granville Road was particularly full and beautiful this week and we couldn't of done it without friends.  I'm grateful for the friends that helped execute the week, the friends of VBS, Camp Falling Rock, The Works and my own friends who walked along with me (literally too- am exercise was GREAT!)

My dear friend Tina lost her Dad and I'm sorry not to have been back in Altoona to share this farewell. Jerry Wayne was a good man with a beautiful family and he will be missed.  I know others have been in this situation recently and I keep them all in my prayers.

Not only did the kids have amazing weeks with VBS and Cut Scout Camp at Camp Falling Rock- I enjoyed my moments at both of these places.  I was able to share my prayers of thanksgiving and requests for assistance and guidance in beautiful places that were not planned.  If you ever get the chance to engage at this camp off of rt 79- please do so!!  If you can help in any way with Granville Ecumenical VBS- please do so- my life on Newark-Granville road is all the richer because of my fun full week!

And of course there was much much more going on- the 1st swim meet, baseball- big game today- 3:30 shiner tourney- library board meeting, Works board meeting, Giving Society Party at the Works, friend time, my parents came to visit!!! and so much more.....Thursday night was one of those crazy mom times- car sickness, kids reaction to car sickness, broken down cars, late arrivals and drop-offs.....and I was actually able to smile my way through and embrace the crazy life I live.  People ask how I do it and the answer is simple- friends!  And yes Mr. Dewar is a friend that helps too! We are so fortunate to have such friends in this community.

I hope you all find joy and happiness, comfort in this life full of warmth and love and fun!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

As Promised- Great Finds!

Thank you to our wonderful neighbors for so much, but most recently a gift to welcome Griffey George to the neighborhood! "MAX'S T-BISCUITS FOR DOGS" are amazing! They are amazing because:
-they taste yummy- Griffey loves them
-you can just tell they're homemade, delicious and cute too!
-they are made the the Special Education students at Newark-High School!!!  Their teacher Walter Gloshinski, is leading them in an amazing delicious entrepreneurial effort that is expanding to include people food! Be on the look out for "THE SMILING WITH HOPE BAKERY" breads, hand made NYC pizzas, cookies, muffins, bagels, soft pretzels at the IGA and other Newark locations.  
As I learn more I'll keep you posted on how to support this great effort!  If you want to help directly- give Walter a call at 740 670 7400.


I should really blog about all the great finds that make their way back to Newark-Granville Road.  The farmers market trips always delight me, must haves recently are:
-Green Fix- LOVE IT!  I get the raw (no apple juice) while I walk around and take home my pint for the week!Katie McKivergin-Organic GreenFix  www.organicgreenfix.com (740) 404-9423
-Mrs. Dilbone's produce- I am still craving the Arugula from her garden. She sets up at the Granville Farmers Market all the way at the "back" near Denison entrance.
-Lucky Cat Bakery- I missed them this week- sniff sniff- the sourdough is like no other!
-Village Meats- eggs and pepper bacon!!
I could go on and on but won't- thank you to all our amazing entrepreneurs, farmers who are truly scientist, business people, hardworking labors, creative marketers- you inspire and delight me each week!


So much more I could blog about including the amazing things happening in my life on Newark-Granville Road! Denison's reunion was awesome and reminded me how lucky I am to live in such a wonderful, inspiring place!!