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By Jewell Cardwell
Beacon Journal columnist
POSTED: 06:02 p.m. EST, Feb 09, 2010
The LeBron James Grandmothers Fan Club is still going strong. In fact, stronger than ever.
Alder Chapman — leader of the LeBron James Grandmothers Fan Club — said her group, with more than 140 active members (170 total), are certainly enjoying the Cavs' winning season. Most especially the way LeBron has been taking it to the hoop.
They attend home games whenever possible. Mostly, however, they're home glued to their TV sets on game night. When the weather breaks they'll be back at Akron's Blue Fig restaurant watching it as a group.
But that's not all these grannies (who range in age from 40s to 98) are doing.
Soon they will be sporting their own LeBron James Grandmothers Fan Club license plates (for members only).
And their very own cookbook (filled with old-fashioned recipes like Hot-Water Corn Bread) will be out in time for Mother's Day distribution. Cost will be $10.
Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will go to foster their projects like Mentoring Mothers and a special outreach for senior citizens.
JAZZY SOUP
The aroma of a variety of soups will be wafting in the air 4:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 16 for a great cause.
That's when ''Fat Tuesday Soup and All That Jazz'' will be presented by Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers at Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Road, Medina.
Proceeds go to the local nonprofit which serves an often-forgotten segment of society — the needs of frail seniors and their families through faith-based volunteers.
Soups (presented by six restaurants) on from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with music (The Frankie Starr Band) until 8 p.m. Cost is $20; $10, seniors (60 and over) and children 6-12; children under 6, free.
Auction and cash bar planned. Artwork donated by Elmcroft of Medina, an assisted-living and memory care facility.
For tickets, please call Debbie of Faith in Action at 330-952-0342 or Chrissy at Elmcroft at 330-721-2000. AIRLIFTING LOVE
An Airfare Assistance Benefit Dinner to help soldiers unable to fly home is planned for 6 p.m. Feb. 26, at Tangier restaurant, 432 W. Market St., Akron.
Janie Reinart — co-editor of the book Love You More Than You Know — will be the speaker.
Organizers shared this information about the fund:
• A woman, recently returned from a war zone and stationed in Japan, lost her baby at five-month gestation. The government would fly the baby home, not the mother. We helped her come for the funeral.
• A young man had returned from combat, but because of post traumatic stress syndrome, he was a danger to himself and others, and therefore was confined to his base here in the U.S. We helped his mother be with him at Thanksgiving.
• A mother, so grateful that we could assist her son, set up a fruit/vegetable stand in front of her home, raising $400, which she gave to the fund.
• We have assisted 19 families.
Reservations are a must. Cost is $55. Deadline is Feb. 19. For more information, please call New Covenant Community Church at 330-253-6989. FUND WILL HELP FAMILY
Members of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls say it's not only praying time there but also doing time.
What they're doing is organizing a benefit buffet, silent auction and musical interlude 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 19 to help the family of the late Michael Scott.
''Shortly before Thanksgiving, Michael was admitted into the hospital for a surgical procedure,'' writes church spokeswoman Cheryl Lantry. ''He developed pneumonia while recovering, and on the day he was supposed to be released, suffered a pulmonary embolism and died. Lisa, his wife, is left to care for their three daughters, ages 7, 4 and 11 months.
''Christina, their youngest who was born with Down syndrome, spent nine weeks in the NICU as a result of her condition . . .''
Michael — described as a man of great faith — is gone. So, the church — at 245 Portage Trail — is stepping up to help.
The Get Back Band will provide music at the Beatles rock 'n' roll themed event. Tickets — at $25 — are available by calling 330-923-5241. Donations also accepted for the Michael Scott Memorial Fund at any Huntington Bank.
CHRISTIANS HELP ETHAN
Michele Scupholm and Julie Kline are moving quickly to organize a charity concert for 10-year-old Ethan Coccia who has been diagnosed with terminal brain stem cancer — Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma.
The much-needed benefit — 2 p.m. Feb. 28, at J.W. Cheers in Barberton — includes door prizes, a 50-50 raffle and an auction. J.W. Cheers ( 285 31st St. SW, Barberton) is donating the facility; In2theSon (a Christian Rock band), JD & Dan and High Energy are donating their services. Tickets are $5 at the door. Auction items are needed.
''Shortly after Ethan's diagnosis, Chris [Ethan's dad] lost his job,'' Michele and Julie wrote. ''Although Chris is receiving unemployment [which isn't much and will eventually end], the family's main source of income comes from Ethan's mom, Tina. . . . The hospital where Tina works has picked up Ethan's medical insurance. But . . . there are still numerous costs involved. . . . As you can probably imagine this is a great strain on this family of four.''
By the way, Ethan was diagnosed at 2 with autism.
For more information, please contact jw.cheers@yahoo.com
SWING FOR EDWIN SHAW
Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute's Challenge Golf Program is challenging us to get out our golf clubs and tee off for a great cause.
Frosty Fairways Open is the theme for the Feb. 20, special event which benefits the Challenge Golf Program.
''The Frosty Open [at 1596 Flickinger Road, Lakemore] will consist of nine short holes set up on the driving range, with each hole ranging from 80 to 100 yards,'' said an Akron General Medical Center spokesman. ''The indoor swing analyzer also will be available.''
The overall program provides unique therapy to those persons recovering from strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations and neuromuscular disorders as well as adults and children with visual impairments, developmental challenges and those with hip and knee replacements.
For more information on the golf outing, please call 330-784-5400. or visit http://www.edwinshaw.org.
First tee off is 10 a.m. with tee times available anytime after that until 2 p.m. The $20 cost includes greens fees, prizes, chili, hot dogs, coffee and soft drinks.
Jewell Cardwell can be reached at 330-996-3567 or jcardwell@thebeaconjournal.com.
The LeBron James Grandmothers Fan Club is still going strong. In fact, stronger than ever.
Alder Chapman — leader of the LeBron James Grandmothers Fan Club — said her group, with more than 140 active members (170 total), are certainly enjoying the Cavs' winning season. Most especially the way LeBron has been taking it to the hoop.
They attend home games whenever possible. Mostly, however, they're home glued to their TV sets on game night. When the weather breaks they'll be back at Akron's Blue Fig restaurant watching it as a group.
But that's not all these grannies (who range in age from 40s to 98) are doing.
Soon they will be sporting their own LeBron James Grandmothers Fan Club license plates (for members only).
And their very own cookbook (filled with old-fashioned recipes like Hot-Water Corn Bread) will be out in time for Mother's Day distribution. Cost will be $10.
Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will go to foster their projects like Mentoring Mothers and a special outreach for senior citizens.
JAZZY SOUP
The aroma of a variety of soups will be wafting in the air 4:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 16 for a great cause.
That's when ''Fat Tuesday Soup and All That Jazz'' will be presented by Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers at Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Road, Medina.
Proceeds go to the local nonprofit which serves an often-forgotten segment of society — the needs of frail seniors and their families through faith-based volunteers.
Soups (presented by six restaurants) on from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with music (The Frankie Starr Band) until 8 p.m. Cost is $20; $10, seniors (60 and over) and children 6-12; children under 6, free.
Auction and cash bar planned. Artwork donated by Elmcroft of Medina, an assisted-living and memory care facility.
For tickets, please call Debbie of Faith in Action at 330-952-0342 or Chrissy at Elmcroft at 330-721-2000. AIRLIFTING LOVE
An Airfare Assistance Benefit Dinner to help soldiers unable to fly home is planned for 6 p.m. Feb. 26, at Tangier restaurant, 432 W. Market St., Akron.
Janie Reinart — co-editor of the book Love You More Than You Know — will be the speaker.
Organizers shared this information about the fund:
• A woman, recently returned from a war zone and stationed in Japan, lost her baby at five-month gestation. The government would fly the baby home, not the mother. We helped her come for the funeral.
• A young man had returned from combat, but because of post traumatic stress syndrome, he was a danger to himself and others, and therefore was confined to his base here in the U.S. We helped his mother be with him at Thanksgiving.
• A mother, so grateful that we could assist her son, set up a fruit/vegetable stand in front of her home, raising $400, which she gave to the fund.
• We have assisted 19 families.
Reservations are a must. Cost is $55. Deadline is Feb. 19. For more information, please call New Covenant Community Church at 330-253-6989. FUND WILL HELP FAMILY
Members of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls say it's not only praying time there but also doing time.
What they're doing is organizing a benefit buffet, silent auction and musical interlude 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 19 to help the family of the late Michael Scott.
''Shortly before Thanksgiving, Michael was admitted into the hospital for a surgical procedure,'' writes church spokeswoman Cheryl Lantry. ''He developed pneumonia while recovering, and on the day he was supposed to be released, suffered a pulmonary embolism and died. Lisa, his wife, is left to care for their three daughters, ages 7, 4 and 11 months.
''Christina, their youngest who was born with Down syndrome, spent nine weeks in the NICU as a result of her condition . . .''
Michael — described as a man of great faith — is gone. So, the church — at 245 Portage Trail — is stepping up to help.
The Get Back Band will provide music at the Beatles rock 'n' roll themed event. Tickets — at $25 — are available by calling 330-923-5241. Donations also accepted for the Michael Scott Memorial Fund at any Huntington Bank.
CHRISTIANS HELP ETHAN
Michele Scupholm and Julie Kline are moving quickly to organize a charity concert for 10-year-old Ethan Coccia who has been diagnosed with terminal brain stem cancer — Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma.
The much-needed benefit — 2 p.m. Feb. 28, at J.W. Cheers in Barberton — includes door prizes, a 50-50 raffle and an auction. J.W. Cheers ( 285 31st St. SW, Barberton) is donating the facility; In2theSon (a Christian Rock band), JD & Dan and High Energy are donating their services. Tickets are $5 at the door. Auction items are needed.
''Shortly after Ethan's diagnosis, Chris [Ethan's dad] lost his job,'' Michele and Julie wrote. ''Although Chris is receiving unemployment [which isn't much and will eventually end], the family's main source of income comes from Ethan's mom, Tina. . . . The hospital where Tina works has picked up Ethan's medical insurance. But . . . there are still numerous costs involved. . . . As you can probably imagine this is a great strain on this family of four.''
By the way, Ethan was diagnosed at 2 with autism.
For more information, please contact jw.cheers@yahoo.com
SWING FOR EDWIN SHAW
Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute's Challenge Golf Program is challenging us to get out our golf clubs and tee off for a great cause.
Frosty Fairways Open is the theme for the Feb. 20, special event which benefits the Challenge Golf Program.
''The Frosty Open [at 1596 Flickinger Road, Lakemore] will consist of nine short holes set up on the driving range, with each hole ranging from 80 to 100 yards,'' said an Akron General Medical Center spokesman. ''The indoor swing analyzer also will be available.''
The overall program provides unique therapy to those persons recovering from strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations and neuromuscular disorders as well as adults and children with visual impairments, developmental challenges and those with hip and knee replacements.
For more information on the golf outing, please call 330-784-5400. or visit http://www.edwinshaw.org.
First tee off is 10 a.m. with tee times available anytime after that until 2 p.m. The $20 cost includes greens fees, prizes, chili, hot dogs, coffee and soft drinks.
Jewell Cardwell can be reached at 330-996-3567 or jcardwell@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Orrville, Oh
Posted 04:10 PM, 02/10/2010
It’s a shame that only Grandmothers support complying with demands of Natural Law: what Mother Nature, God, or Whatever Power decreed to be the reality of the real world, God, democracy, capitalism, the US Constitution, and free, fair, and affordable commerce.
Demanding every corporation, farmer, business, outsourcer sweatshop, and nonprofit, tax-exempt, organization and Church; markets the cost; in the wholesale and retail price of his or her product and service; Of every workers, consumers, and taxpayers living (including pension and health care); enabling parents to love, nurse, nurture, discipline, protect, and provide for every child (job) they conceive; and fund schools, infrastructure, local and national security, government services, and etc.; with money derived from wages or independent business profit.
