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In October 2016 all roads led to the Knysna where FunDza was invited by Sasha Campbell to go teach school learners about creative writing, as part of their annual Literary Festival held in March this year. The learners rose to the occasion and got their creative juices running!
The breathtaking natural beauty of Knysna welcomed us as we arrived after a long drive from Cape Town, and between those trees was the first school that opened its doors for us, called Montessori High School.
The first question we asked Montessori learners was whether there were any writers or aspirant writers among them but only a few hands went up. The creative writing workshop was going to be the first of its kind. The material we had varied but it had one thing in common: We had never tried it anywhere before. FunDza always goes an extra mile in compiling workshop material to ensure that we deliver nothing but the best workshops that breed competent future writers.
With that said, we got the ball rolling (or should I say we got the pen sliding on paper!) Our activities tested different skills. We had to train them on how to work in groups and produce one story that has a flow but our focus was extended to individual writing as well. Of course, some took longer to complete tasks in groups as some of the group members were disruptive (they are still children at the end of the day!) but the final product was mind-blowing nevertheless.
Pam Golding Properties, who are sponsors of this festival's outreach programme, were there to witness it all – and of course help us get those word puzzles solved and correctly spelled. Games were introduced at the beginning of each session to break the ice and get everyone to understand that writing should be fun. Those who know better say writing is therapy; you have to allow the mind to vacate to a place where no human being could ever reach.
One exercise that gained popularity among all the school that we met was the one where we gave them sentence starters. Some (if not most) cited that starting a story tends to be the most challenging part, so we gave them an opening paragraph and they had the freedom to drive the story in whichever direction they wanted. We were so amazed by how their stories were all similar yet so unique. They were all beautifully crafted and well-presented yet so distinctive in storyline.
After every session we went back to our first question whether there were any other aspirant writers and certainly more hands went up this time. This can only mean that the workshop fulfilled its purpose. We helped them unleash their potential and uncover their talents. Some promised to write more for our FunDza Fanz section on our mobi site, thus providing content for our readers!
Huge thanks goes to all the schools for their participation, to Knysna Literary Festival organisers and Pam Golding Properties for giving FunDza this opportunity. We couldn't have asked for a better group of learners!


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I got to snuggle adorable Ada earlier this week for her Oklahoma City newborn session. She has what I can only describe as the best cheeks ever! She really didn't want to sleep to have her picture taken, but eventually I won, and we got some great images. Her Mom requested peach, pink, and white colors for her newborn session. I love how the peach photographed, sometimes colors don't quite photograph the way they look, and this was just perfect! I mean look how gorgeous her skin tone looks on the peach.
Ada was a tiny bit older than the newborns I typically photograph, as she was in the NICU. I was a a little concerned that baby acne would have popped up something awful, but her skin was gorgeous just like the rest of her. I was able to get her entire newborn session edited in 1 day, and get it sent to Mom & Dad.

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You're sitting in the teacher's lounge and the topic of "church/state separation" comes up. What should you say?
I have found that when teachers and administrators raise the issue of the separation of church and state, they usually think it is a conversation-stopper – as in, "Oh that can't be done in class—separation of church and state. End of discussion."
The first thing I recommend you do is let them know that you also believe in a separation of church and state. Just say "Well I believe in the separation of church and state. I don't want to see some official 'Church of America' like the Church of England. And, I don't want to see clergy having any kind of legislative authority over our elected officials. Nor do I want to see the government having any kind of ecclesiastical authority over churches. I believe in of separation of church and state."
But then, in a friendly tone, ask your colleagues some other questions that will cause them to think a little deeper about the issue:
- What do you do if a church is on fire? Would a fire department violate the separation of church and state if it put out the fire? It would be the state aiding a church. Right? Or, what about a synagogue that gets vandalized. Do you not call the police because, again, that would be a violation of the separation of church and state? Should religious institutions have their own police and fire departments?
- How do we handle the fact that our state's academic standards expect us to teach about religion, and expect students to understand something about the Bible? Is our department of education wanting us to violate the separation of church and state?
- What about freedom of speech? Are you against your students' freedom of expression just because they might express an opinion based on their religious thinking?
- What about censorship? Should we censor parts of our history that show religion in a positive light?
Most likely your colleagues will agree that they don't mean that kind of separation of church and state. You can agree about academic freedom to teach about religion even when it shows religion in a positive light. And you can agree that, while teachers need to be careful, students have tremendous freedom to express their faith at school. And, yes, police and fire departments should protect religious institutions.
You might, then, want to refer to what the Supreme Court said about the phrase "separation of church and state." In the case of Lynch versus Donnelly having to do with the public display of a Nativity Scene, the Court made this comment:
"The concept of a 'wall' of separation between church and state is a useful metaphor but is not an accurate description of the practical aspects of the relationship that in fact exists. The Constitution does not require complete separation of church and state; it affirmatively mandates accommodation, not merely tolerance, of all religions, and forbids hostility toward any. Anything less would require the 'callous indifference,' that was never intended by the Establishment Clause." (emphasis added)
By having a conversation about the misused phrase "separation of church and state" you just may help your school become a more faith-friendly environment for students and teachers.


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Daily Spot's favorite (and easiest) recipe for Poke Bowls. Brought to you be Domesticate-Me!
¾ cup short-grain brown rice, uncooked 12 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna For the poke dressing: 2 teaspoons sesame oil ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions (white and light green parts only) 1 teaspoon Sriracha (Feel free to add another ½ teaspoon if you're into spicy) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice For the bowls: 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted 1 cup julienned carrots ¾ cup thinly sliced English cucumber ½ ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
Step 1
Start by cooking your brown rice according to the package directions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature.
Step 2
While the rice is cooking, prepare your poke. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing.
Step 3
Slice your tuna into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed tuna in a medium bowl and add the poke dressing. Gently toss to coat. Cover your poke with plastic and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 4
While your poke is chillaxing in the fridge, toast your sesame seeds. Heat a small pan over medium heat. (Don't put any oil in the pan, dudes!). When hot, add the sesame seeds and toast for about 2 minutes, shaking the pan regularly, until they're golden. Remove them from the heat and set aside until ready to use.
Step 5
Now it's time to prep your sushi bowls. Divide the brown rice between two bowls. Top with the carrots, cucumbers and avocado. (You can obviously just pile things in the bowl, but it will take less than 30 seconds to make it look attractive, dudes. Please consider it.)
Remove your tuna poke from the fridge and stir it gently. Top each bowl with half of the tuna poke mixture. And drizzle any remaining dressing over everything. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 604 Carbs: 26 Fat: 15 Protein: 53 Sodium: 1061 Sugar: 5 *recipe serves 2


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Screams Part Five: The Downside of Immortality
by cloneserpents
Standard Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all characters are property of J K Rowling, Warner Brothers, Bloomsbury Books, Arthur A. Levine Books, Raincoast Books and Scholastic publishing and are used without permission. This work was written purely for noncommercial entertainment; no money is being made.
WARNING: This is a dark horror fan-fiction containing graphic violence, gore and major character deaths.
There once was a time that Lord Voldemort thought of Wormtail as nothing more than a sniveling coward; one who would do anything to save his own hide. The rat betrayed his friends simply so he would not have to face Voldemort's wrath. Then, years later, the spineless rat aided in his master's resurrection; not as an act of loyalty, but simply out of fear. However, as Wormtail fed Voldemort a bottle of Nagini's milk, the Dark Lord decided to reassess his view on his last remaining servant.
Lord Voldemort, the most feared wizard in the world, was less than a fetus; held in his servant's arms like a disgusting mockery of a baby. Voldemort was weak, but he held onto the knowledge that he would soon be strong. Then he would get his revenge against Potter and his Mudblood for what they had done to him.
"Wormtail, use the bone from my previous body to resurrect me," the thing that once was Voldemort whimpered weakly. "As before, I will replace your hand after the ritual. But use anyone's blood; we do not need Potter this time."
"Y-yes, M-Master," the rat-like man stuttered without looking at his Lord.
Wormtail placed Voldemort in a nearby chair and scurried out of the room without his Master's approval. This action had become Wormtail's habit since he sought out the fragment that was Voldemort. The rat would never spend any time with his Master nor would he look his Master in the eye. Voldemort decided he would have to teach Pettigrew proper manners once he got his body back. Perhaps an extended period of time under the Cruciatus would show the rat the errors of his ways.
As he waited on the chair for his next feeding, Voldemort looked around the room for what felt like the millionth time. He easily recognized the room Wormtail kept him in; it was an antechamber just outside what used to be the Dark Lord's throne room. This was the same castle where Potter and his friends were brought and it was the same castle where Potter mercilessly tortured Voldemort to death.
When Potter, as an infant, had expelled Voldemort from his body so long ago, the Dark Lord had thought he had known what the pinnacle of pain was. For thirteen years, Voldemort was in agony, drifting about aimlessly without a body. He believed that there was no pain greater than what he had felt during that time.
When he had Potter and his friends captured, Voldemort had wanted to return the pain the boy had caused him. The Dark Lord had smiled as Potter's mouth was slashed open and his tongue cut out. The boy's hollow screams touched Voldemort's foul heart.
Somehow, Potter had escaped. Voldemort remembered the curious expression of affection in the boy's eyes as he tossed the Dark Lord onto the floor in front of Potter's nearly comatose Mudblood. The girl cracked a smile when Potter began cutting Voldemort's toes off. When the boy wrapped his fist around Voldemort's genitals, the Dark Lord realized that thirteen years of agony without a body was nothing compared to what Potter was inflicting on him at that moment. It took days of unimaginable pain for Voldemort to die. In the end, Potter had expelled the Dark Lord from his body for the second time.
Thanks to his many Horcruxes, Voldemort could not truly die. Instead, he was once more turned into less than a shadow.
Now, as Voldemort was so close to regaining his form again, he began plotting his revenge. As much as he dearly desired to, Voldemort knew he couldn't hunt Potter down the first possible chance he got. Unfortunately, all of Voldemort's followers who had not died either were in hiding or imprisoned. He'd have to build up his forces. He would need to travel the world in order to rebuild his army of Death Eaters. Only after he had done this would he seek out Potter. For the first time, Voldemort regretted that the blood traitor Weasley was already dead; having his two friends tortured endlessly would have increased Potter's emotional pain. He would just have to focus his pain and anger at the two survivors. Voldemort would have the Mudblood raped like before, while he and a few of his followers placed Potter under the Cruciatus. That would only be the beginning of his vengeance. He would destroy everything Potter ever cared about and make him watch.
A few days later, Wormtail returned to the antechamber and scooped up Voldemort. The Dark Lord was bristling with excitement. In a few moments time, he'd be whole again.
Wormtail dropped Voldemort into the cauldron unceremoniously. As he floated in the bubbling liquid, Voldemort could hear his servant begin to chant. Even though Wormtail's voice was distorted and unintelligible, Voldemort could hear the rat's fear.
A moment later, a long piece of bone plopped into the cauldron. Since the Dark Lord's father's bones had been used up in his first resurrection, Voldemort decided to use his own corpse for the ritual; the effect would be the same. Next, two fingers fell into the liquid. Voldemort hissed at Wormtail. The fool should've used his whole hand. Did he think that Lord Voldemort wasn't worth the sacrifice? The rat surely deserved punishment for that. Once he regained his form, Voldemort would make Wormtail scream in agony. Finally, several drops of blood splashed into the cauldron. The concoction began to heat up and swirl around Voldemort. The magic descended upon his weak form and flowed through his body. He felt his limbs lengthen and grow strong.
Voldemort stood, his body dripping the potion that revitalized him. Red eyes opened and looked around the room, expecting to find his whining servant offering him his robe and wand. Instead, the chamber was empty.
"Wormtail!" snarled Voldemort in his cold voice as he stepped out of the cauldron. The rat would pay dearly for such transgressions.
A dim light emanated from the door to Voldemort's throne room. Still naked and dripping, Voldemort stomped into his throne room to find the cowardly Wormtail cringing in the corner.
"Why am I still unrobed, Wormtail?" Voldemort asked as he stalked over to his servant. He ignored everything else in the room, focusing all of his hate and anger at the lowly Wormtail. "Why do I still not have my wand?"
"I-I'm s-sorry, M-Mas-ster," Wormtail stammered, fearfully. He was shaking so much that Voldemort could've easily have thought that Wormtail was having an epileptic fit. "Th-they m-made m-me d-do it."
"Who made you do this? What are you talking about, fool?"
A slow, deliberate clapping drew Voldemort's attention to his throne. There, sitting upon his regal chair, was a wisp of a witch. Stands of stark white streaked through her hair and a wide, comical smile graced her pale and gaunt face. Behind his usurped throne, hanging on the wall like a trophy, Nagini wriggled and thrashed.
"Bone of the Master knowingly given," the girl quoted in cadence with her slow clapping. "You will renew yourself."
Voldemort felt his blood grow cold. The last time he had seen this witch, she was lying in front of him, barely conscious, while Potter carved away his flesh. Now, she was sitting on his throne, repeating the words that Wormtail just incanted.
"Flesh of the servant, forcibly taken," she continued. Voldemort looked around the room, looking for the girl's deadly companion or at least a way out. "You will revive your Master."
Voldemort rushed at Wormtail and shoved his hands into his servant's pockets, desperately looking for a wand to defend himself.
"Th-they t-took it," Wormtail cried. Blood seeped out between his silver fingers as he clutched his ruined hand.
"Blood of the enemy willingly given," the witch said with passion. "You will resurrect our plaything!"
The Mudblood laughed uproariously at the word "plaything." At that moment, as if on cue, Potter stepped out from behind the throne. The warm liquid of Voldemort's piss trickled down his leg.
At one time, it was common knowledge that the only person Voldemort feared was Albus Dumbledore. The Dark Lord had feared Dumbledore simply because of the old man's sheer power. However, even that power was limited. The one thing Voldemort could count on during a duel with Dumbledore was that the light-sided wizard would always do what was right. This weakness was something that Voldemort knew he could use that to his advantage. In a fight, all Voldemort had to do was threaten an innocent, and Dumbledore would surrender no matter what. The old fool was willing to sacrifice victory in order to hold to his lofty morals. But Potter was something different. He was merciless and relentless, much like how Voldemort pictured himself. Once the boy had someone in his grasp, he would not stop. No amount of threats or begging would cause him to cease his movements. Potter would torture with passion, seemingly with more passion than Bellatrix ever displayed. Voldemort knew he was the cause for this change in the boy. Before Potter and his friends were captured, the silly boy was a fool just like Dumbledore; always willing to do the right thing. But a few weeks under Voldemort's "care" had turned the boy into something vicious and cruel. Even though Voldemort had created the thing that was now Potter, the boy had exceeded the Dark Lord in his cruelty.
The boy was similar in skill to Bellatrix when it came to inflicting pain. Voldemort's own experience showed that the young wizard could keep his victims alive for days. This skill was something that Bellatrix had possessed; in fact, Voldemort had used her talent to his own ends many times in the past. Voldemort knew he could control Bellatrix; she hurt people out of hate and anger, emotions the Dark Lord knew well. He could easily coerce and manipulate the witch by tapping into her innate hatred. Potter was different. He didn't torture out of anger or hatred at all; he did his evil out of compassion. He did those unspeakable foul deeds to help his remaining friend. Voldemort realized that during his own torture that the Mudblood seemed to come alive, to gain some sense of self when hearing his cries and pleas He recalled the expression Potter gave Granger as he ripped and tore at his victims' flesh; they boy had love in his eyes. Unlike rage and hate, Voldemort had no real grasp on love and affection. Such feelings, especially connected to torture, were alien to Voldemort. He couldn't comprehend Potter's motives or actions. Because of this difference he could not coerce or manipulate Potter like he had done with Bellatrix. And that terrified him. The boy had made the most feared wizard scream and beg for mercy for days on end. Voldemort was chilled with the knowledge that the young, pitiless wizard was about to do it again.
"I was talking with Harry the other day about you, Tommy—or was it a few weeks ago? Oh well, it doesn't really matter," Hermione said to Voldemort in a high and child-like voice. "Anyway, I remembered that you had cut up your soul into pieces and hid them away in a bunch of Horcruxes. And until we find them and destroy them—which was what we and Ron were trying to do when you had your peons drag us here—you're effectively immortal."
The witch stood up with trembling knees and walked to her companion. She wrapped her arms around his midsection and nuzzled her face into his chest.
"It was then that I realized because of this blessing of immortality, we could still play with you even though we had already killed you," she continued. "All we'd have to do is find Wormtail—which wasn't that hard, just look in the shadows for a rat that trembled the most—convince him to help us resurrect you—again, it wasn't hard, I just threatened to put out his eyes—and he jumped at the opportunity."
The girl left her companion and slowly staggered to Voldemort. Granger spoke in a slow and easy tone, "I don't think we repaid you enough last time for what you did to us."
She eyed the Dark Lord, appraising him. Her stare slowly turned cold. In a flash, her hand flew through the air and she clawed at his face, ripping four deep gouges across Voldemort's cheek. He fell backwards clutching his wounds.
The witch half stumbled and half sauntered back to Potter, while admiring the blood on her fingers. She paused and her gaze fell upon a nearby chair. The Mudblood pulled out her wand and waved it at the piece of furniture. With a loud crack, the chair's leg was broken off and it flew into the witch's open hand.
"I say this time, before you rip his bollocks off, you shove this up his arse," she snarled. She spoke so heatedly that spit flew from her lips. "Make him know what it feels like to be violated!"
She handed the makeshift cudgel to Potter. Before taking it, the wizard looked into her eyes for a moment. The wizard then turned his gaze toward Wormtail.
"You're right, Harry. That's such a wonderful idea. My beautiful Smiling Man is just bristling with ways to make me so happy," she cooed at Potter lovingly. She turned to Wormtail, who was still trembling uncontrollably in the corner. Addressing the cowering wizard, she said in a kind and pitying tone, "I'm going to cast a little Unforgivable on you. It won't hurt you, well not in a physical sense. But this way, you can show our snake-like friend what it feels like to be raped. Okay?"
In protest, Wormtail blubbered weakly.
Voldemort sneaked over to the exit and clasped the doorknob, hoping that it wasn't locked. His hopes were dashed when the knob wouldn't budge. His hands trembled like leaves in a storm. Without his wand, he was defenseless against Potter, and the knowledge terrified him. In a few moments time, Voldemort knew that he'd be screaming in pain.
"Imperio!" the witch sang, pronouncing the "oh" in a crescendo, as she waved her wand at Wormtail. Suddenly, he stopped whimpering and stood. In a dazed and blank state, Wormtail loosened his trousers and let them fall to his ankles.
Granger bit down on her closed fist to suppress a childish giggle. "Oh, that won't do," she said with humor as she looked at Wormtail's exposed manhood. "That won't do at all."
She removed her fist from her mouth to hold it in front of her face and slowly extended her pinky. "Look, I'm Wormtail getting excited," she said with a trill to her voice. She wriggled her little finger, fascinated by the motion. "Is that why you became such a backstabbing bastard? Because you've got a miniscule pecker?" Her smile slowly changed into an exaggerated pout, "I'm sorry, Peter, but that just won't do. It's not the correct size to teach Voldemort a proper lesson about pain."
She canceled the Imperius. Wormtail fell back into the corner, not even bothering to cover his shame.
"I suppose we'll just have to stick to the original plan," Granger said and handed Potter the chair leg. He took it and waved his wand over the piece of wood. It took to the air and rocketed toward Voldemort.
Voldemort knew it was pointless to beg; and he had every intention not to give his tormenters the satisfaction. But his resolve vanished when the offending weapon ripped into him. He screamed in agony and collapsed to the floor. The blood flowed and poured down his legs. As the fire of pain raged through his body, Voldemort sobbed pathetically, "Please. Please, stop."
Granger gritted her teeth and smiled broadly. Her eyes bulged and happy tears sprang up. Clapping her hands together rapidly, she cheered; "This is going to be so much fun!"
She hopped over to Potter and spoke excitedly. "Rip his manhood off! No, no, break his fingers! No, wait! Bite his ears off!" It was as if Granger was a little child on her birthday and couldn't decide on what activity they should do first on her special day. "I know, I know; take the stick out of his bottom and shove it down his throat!" she continued. "Oh, no, wait. I know, ram your thumbs into his eyes first!"
Potter calmly placed a finger on her lips, silencing her. Granger pressed her lip together and nodded her head in understanding. Potter slowly walked to Voldemort. The disfigured wizard tossed Voldemort onto his back. A wave of Potter's wand and Voldemort's hands tugged up into the air by invisible ropes. They pulled Voldemort up, forcing him to stand on his toes. The blood spilling down his legs pooled on the cold stone floor.
Potter leaned it and traced the tip of his wand around Voldemort's nipple. Suddenly a fountain of blood erupted from Voldemort's chest. Potter plucked the Dark Lord's nipple from his chest and dangled the piece of flesh in front of his face.
After placing his wand on the ground, Potter wriggled a finger into Voldemort's circular wound, working it between his flesh and bone. A sick squelching noise could be heard under Voldemort's high-pitched scream as Potter forcibly separated his victim's skin from his ribcage. The disfigured wizard paused and walked back to Granger. Potter held up his bloodied hand for the witch. The Mudblood rubbed his palm on her cheek, smearing the still warm mess onto her face. She looked up at Potter, her eyes shimmering with adoration. It was an special moment shared between the two.
Potter left his witch and picked up his wand. He leaned over Voldemort once more, drawing another circle around the Dark Lord's other nipple. As Potter dug his finger into Voldemort's chest, the most feared Dark Wizard of his time vomited on himself.
"And just think, Tommy, once you die—which won't be for a while; I mean we're prepared: we have loads of healing potions to keep you alive for days and days and days," Granger said as she twirled in a circle happily. "We'll just have Wormtail lob off another piece of his body to resurrect you and we can do this all over again! And again! And again!"
As Potter pried his victim's skin from his ribs, Voldemort cursed the day he had ever heard of Horcruxes.


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08/07/2004: "Why Can't I Paint?"music: Elliot Smith (8)
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All day Friday (at work) I was feeling antsy and like I couldn't wait to get home because I'd have the entire weekend with nothing to do but paint (oh yah, and the dishes)...but last night I can't remember what I did, and I spent the majority of today playing around on the site dynamicdrive.com which has a whole bunch of cool scripts written in DHTML. That's how I made the slide show of paintings on this blog as well as the little cursor trail of my two cats, Osiris and Lemoni. Yes, that was a *very* productive use of my time.
And meanwhile, I'm not painting anything. And I want to so much. I don't understand why I can sit here writing about how much I want to paint and yet I know once I post this, I'm not going to start painting. I have this hangup...it happens over and over again. I also feel like I didn't give myself enough time for this next show because a trademark of not working for me is that I get stressed out from not having enough time to work on a show so I keep putting it off. It doesn't make any sense.


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Staff FAQs
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When do you start hiring new staff?
We will begin interviewing in January, after we know which positions will be open. We will continue interviewing until all of the positions are full. Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview. Generally, we are able to let you know shortly after your interview whether or not we will be offering you a position. If you are hired we will send you a contract which must be returned to us within two weeks.
Do I have to work the whole six weeks?
Yes, it is important that you are able to commit to the entire six weeks.
What do I need to do to apply?
You need to complete the application and have two references submitted to us. When that information is in, if we have a position available, we will email you to schedule an interview with the Director.
How many times do I get paid?
Paychecks are given out three times.
Who can be a reference?
We require you to have two written references. It is best that they come from recent employers. If no one is available, then a coach, teacher, or supervisor from a volunteer experience will be fine. The reference forms will be emailed directly upon completion of an online application. You may also download and have reference forms sent directly to Green Acres. It is important that you arrange for the references to be turned in. Once we have your completed application and both references and if there is a position available, we will contact you to arrange an interview.
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All junior camp staff is required to be in the water swimming with the campers on a daily basis. If you are unable to swim for medical reasons you must bring in a doctor's note. All junior and senior camp counselors must pass the Green Acres Camp swim test.
What is a Unit Leader?
A Unit Leader is responsible for the organization of a particular group or subject activity and the supervision of the staff and campers in that group or activity. In Junior Camp the Units are organized by the grade of the children. In Senior Camp, Unit Leaders teach a particular subject such as Photography or Science, etc.
How big is the staff?
We have about 90 counselors for 320 campers.
Do I have to attend Orientation?
Yes, the pre-camp orientation is required for all counselors. It is an important planning time as well as a valuable time to share experiences and get to know one another.


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Apparently, the way we do vaccines today was great for the times, 160 years ago, but we can do much better now. Kendall demonstrates some new vaccination technologies that are slowly making their way into the market that will allow for much cheaper and safer vaccines.
Mark Kendall: Demo: A needle-free vaccine patch that's safer and way cheaper


text: I usually write whenever I need to vent or when I want to share my crappy experiences in hopes that I can make someone else feel better…or at least laugh. But I want to share the other side of my mental illness – the side when it is not overwhelming and that voice quiets down for just a moment. Continue reading "I Had A Good Day"


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Scenic Rivers Land Trust's 14th Annual
Walk for the Woods
Saturday, April 27, 2019
7:00am - 3:00pm
We're excited to once again partner with Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks to host a day of guided hikes and public access to the Bacon Ridge Natural Area. We hope you can join us for a wonderful, relaxing day of enjoying our local woods! As in years past, we will have a variety of guided hikes, including bird watching, amphibian searches, and naturalist hikes scheduled throughout the day.
Walk for the Woods is an event to celebrate families exploring the outdoors, the beautiful Bacon Ridge Natural Area, and the power of land protection to provide quality of life, wildlife habitat, and Chesapeake Bay and River health.
Scenic Rivers Land Trust has been promoting the protection of, and public access to, Bacon Ridge Natural Area for over a decade. This 900+ acre area is the centerpiece of the South River Greenway, a rare 4,000+ acre area of intact forest in Anne Arundel County. People who can enjoy and care about this vital forest, we believe, will help with its protection.
Free admission!
Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us. Come for an hour or stay for the whole event. Go on a guided hike or wander through the trails on your own. Donations are welcomed, and will support Scenic Rivers Land Trust's work to protect the natural and scenic landscapes of Anne Arundel County. Donations are fully tax deductible.
Schedule of Guided Hikes and Ongoing Programs
|Start time
|Distance/Difficulty Level
|Bird Hike with Elle McGee and Andrew Hazen
|1 – 2 miles
|Archeology Hike with Shawn Sharpe
|2 – 3 miles
|Bird Hike with Oliver Griffin and Linda Barker
|1 – 2 miles
|Bird Hike with Kevin Smith and Victoria Sanchez
|1 – 2 miles
|9:30 – 2:30
|Ongoing Bacon Ridge Natural Area Artifacts Display
|Northern Trails Hike with Phil Ferrera and Lucie Lehmann
|3 – 4 miles – moderate
|Woodland Hike with Mitch Keiler and Michael Dixon
|3 – 4 miles – strenuous
|Nature Hike for All Ages with Lindsay Smith and Linda Barker
|2 miles
|11:00 – 12:00
|"Say My Name" cemetery remembrance by Janice Hayes-Williams
|11:00 – 2:30
|Ongoing Feet, Tails, and Fins with Coastal Resources
|Woodland Hike with Dave Walbeck and Neta Dixon
|3 – 4 miles – strenuous
|Reptile and Amphibians Hike for All Ages with Robert and Rosemary Frezza
|1 – 2 miles
|Northern Trails Hike for All Ages with Andrew Garte and Joy Chambers
|2 miles
Preregistration is not required to attend the event or any of the guided or unguided hikes. However, registration does make check in quicker and saves you a spot on popular guided hikes.
Preregistration will close at 8am on Thursday, April 25th.
Information about the Area
These will be unpaved trails and often very hilly terrain. Parking will be on a grass field.
Dogs are welcomed AFTER 10am, but they need to stay on a leash. Bike riding is not permitted at this event.
Severe Weather Alternate Date (Raindate)
Sunday, April 28th, 2019, 7:00am-3:00pm. We will be posting to Facebook and Twitter if we have to postpone to Sunday because of severe weather.
Location & Directions
Address: Farm Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 (Good for GPS. Follow Farm Road to registration)
Directions: Take Generals Highway to Crownsville Road. Turn right onto the second entrance to Marbury Drive where you will see our Walk for the Woods signs (within 1/4 mile of Generals Hwy). Follow signs to parking.
Sponsors make this FREE event possible! Sponsorship opportunities for this year are no longer available.
2019 t-shirt and poster design by illustrator Phyllis Saroff.


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L6 B2 Lemmon Lane is a $40,000 property on a 0.16 acre lot located in Rigby, ID.
The PERFECT location for a multifamily development! Quiet neighborhood location. Close to schools, shopping and more. Zoned and ready to build on.
|Exterior Features
Provider and Other Info - Rocky Mountain Power
|Property Type
|Property Sub Type
Land Developed
|Elementary School
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|Middle School
midway 251jh
|High School
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Based on information from the Snake River MLS, last updated 08/17/2019 at 06:46am MDT. Listing information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS or this website.


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Now he is the only person whose hair is soo messed up AND actually looks great with it.
Here's the new interview from MTV
and another one asking about his underwear preference…
I fell of my chair laughing when the poster fell. I think it fainted. Hahaha.And the way he mentioned the word "odd". It sounded something like oood. While Larry Carroll was interviewing him, he kept messing around with his hair. SEXY. Me likey. Can't wait for him to rip off his shirt pole dance. Haha.