Here’s a quick video of TV3 Winchester’s coverage of LTD Print.com and King Street Art Works’partnership with Carpet Plus of Charlottesville VA.
The Re-Cork program is making an effort to recycle corks from the valley & surrounding areas.

So make sure to gather up your corks from this seasons parties and family gatherings, then bring them in to our shared space and do your part. We’ll be happy to show you around.

One more way to have a greener art buying center. Thanks Pat King of VAPhotosnline.com for being available for the interview.

Normal stuff any single person would do for themselves and that busy couples share. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that because Ron was now attending Lord Fairfax Community College I would try to take on a some of his share as my schedule freed up. Well I can tell you one thing! Laundry is a lot of work!!! Now the kitchen is too of course and the mess is right in your face if its not kept up…but sorting, washing, moving to the dryer, getting it out, folding it up so a person can come along and wear clean clothes is a “JOB”. Just want to remind all of you who aren’t sharing chores, or those of you who are sharing chores that it would be nice to trade once in a while so you realize how much is being done for you. Thank you Mr. Anderson. Now I’m going to take a nap.

It has been my pleasure to be involved with this great organization and when I received this email I knew it had to be shared. Chelsea’s Tree a book for young step children is the book I showcase each year at these events. I’ve attended three in Waynesboro and 1 in Charleston, S.C. and it is always a pleasure to see so many police officers on hand to help with this great undertaking.

Please feel free to contact Mark if you are interested in presenting your books at Book ‘Em this fall or put the date on your calendar for an amazing day of meeting the authors of such a wide range of interesting books.

Charleston S.C. Book 'Em Event 2008

From Mark P. Kearney
7th Annual Book ‘Em literacy event

We started and held our first ever Book ‘Em in October 2004. We had 46 authors in attendance that first year and we had 75 authors one of the years.

We are the first book event of our kind, to my knowledge, to be held and hosted by a police department. And, if I’m correct, we are also the first book event that has a goal of spreading around the world. This is due to our cause.

Our cause is to highlight the connection between illiteracy/poor reading skills and crime rates. Besides our annual Book ‘Em event, which we are working to spread to select locations around the world, I have started about half a dozen literacy programs that I’m working to spread to law enforcement agencies around the world. The proceeds raised from this event are returned to various literacy programs which help to reduce crime and hopefully improve society as a whole. We have a reading program that we started 5 school years ago where police officers go into elementary school classes to read to children. During the year, we’ll read to many classes from Pre-K to 5th grade in the 4 local elementary schools here in Waynesboro.

We have another program where several publishing companies donate books. In turn I have gone into all the English classes for the local 7th graders, 8th graders, 9th graders, 10th graders and 11th graders and gave monthly talks and at each talk each student receives a free book. Over the past several years I’ve passed out over 25,000 books to these students, as well as students in other schools, prisoners at 6 prisons, and many individuals.

I’ve gone into 6 prisons/jails so far to talk to prisoners on how they can help themselves through reading and education. I also donate books to the prison libraries. On my last visit, I was able to give them roughly 500 books. I’ve had individuals released from jail attend Book ‘Em events in the past.

I have other programs I’m working on as well that target “at-risk” teens.

I’m also working with young, elementary school children where I’m giving them free books and I’m also taking groups of them out on nature walks to help promote their love of nature.

Nothing happens overnight, so I hope to continue working on the expansion of Book ‘Em and my literacy programs the rest of my life if I can.

We hope you will consider attending because you can help us to make an even bigger difference in positively shaping the future of our country. Our goal is to improve society through the promotion of literacy. Please let me know if you have any questions at all about our event or our literacy programs.

Officer Mark Kearney
Crime Prevention Officer
Waynesboro Police Department
kearneymp@ci.waynesboro.va.us
(540) 942-6683
www.bookemfoundation.org

Books for step children are available at MyWholeFamily.com

Of course she claimed “Everyone of our generation knows We Will Rock You!” And I did. It was great fun chatting with her. She explained the dynamics of the jimbay drum and its origins and then made the drums wail. Had me dancing in the groove there for a few minutes.

Kester agreed to be the featured musician at my annual Strasburg Mayfest Parade Party that I began when I chaired the parade for a couple of years. It was a great way of enticing people to be in the parade. Serving up some Nathan’s Hot Dogs and having great music has been our gig ever since.

Kester will facilitate Drumming at Mayfest for LtdPrints.com

Drop by LtdPrints.com’s studio and the new King Street Art Work! gallery that shares space in this great 190 year old building.

Don’t forget to check out the books for kids on MyWholeFamily.com’s Books section.

Register your child into the Hook A Kid On Golf 2010 today. This is a great program to introduce your child to golf and learn how to drive, putt, chip, and much more. Each participant will receive a golf bag, 4-clubs, and more.

To be eligible to participate, you must be between the ages of 8 and 13, have never played golf, and not own a set of golf clubs.

DAYS / DATES M – F July 12 – 16

LOCATION Shenvalee Golf Resort New Market

COST $163.00

Deadline for Registration and Payment: Friday, June 11.

There is a limited space available —– register and pay today.

Golf course posters from Ltdprints.com

For addition information, contact Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation at 540-984-3030.

http://www.scpr.info (General Website)

I just heard one of the last really big ice bergs slide down from one level to the next on our metal roof. The snow travels slowly to the edge on a thin layer of water that melts underneath due to the heater being in the attic. All the while the icicles form along the edge, growing longer than on most buildings. Clear and shimmering in the sunlight, they hang on the gutter like crystals on a chandelier. Over days the snow mounds creep to form “glaciers” moving slowly over the edge. They move further and further out supported by a thick layer of ice that hangs over the side by a foot or 2. Hanging there until the weight tips the balance…then too crash to the ground.

Danger Danger Will Robinson

Don’t forget to check out MyWholeFamily.com for books for kids.

Decide on the theme or color scheme that is pleasing to you and that fits your lifestyle. Use catalogs and magazines as a resource and have fun tearing pages apart to create your “room” on paper. Develop a budget and time-line to purchase things as money allows. For instance recycle or give away all the things that will not have a home in the “new room”. Painting the room will give you clean canvas and costs little when done yourself. If you’re not comfortable doing that check with the local Chamber of Commerce or friends for a good painter. But trying it yourself will save money and might allow a sense of accomplishment at the same time.

Then buy the window treatments, wall murals, carpets, and any large pieces one at a time. Maybe you want a pricy little waste paper basket. Buy that one week and a lamp the next.

Purchasing your items once a month leads to the same end. Take your time and have fun with it. You’ll be surprised how you can create the very look that you thought was way out of your budget. Just take one step at a time to create your personal habitat. Express yourself and your style. Your home should reflect your inner self.

Start here or in the library. Just promise yourself to achieve the look that you know reflects the unique person you are. You can do it! Don’t forget art for your walls!

Area rugs and floor cloths can bring new life to a room

Fran Romeo and Company at 212 N Main St in Edinburg, Virginia announces a hot new bridal item for 2010. Fran says they are “Unique, hip and stylish ceramic handbags for bridal shower gifts, bridal party gifts and thank you gifts for your Mom. These also make great Valentine’s and Mother’s day gifts. For you guys, if you are popping the question any tome soon, why not present the engagement ring in one of these.”

Ceramic boxes - bridal shower gifts

Fran is a personal friend so if you give her my name while visiting she’ll give you a 10% discount on selected items.

Gifts for brides maids

Don’t forget to get those books for young step children at MyWholeFamily.com