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April 2015Vol. 29, No. 4

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NASCAR Hall of Fame!NASCAR Hall of Fame!Story on page 7

Submitted byLee Schermerhorn, ChairmanPhiladelphia Winn ChapterMedia & Public RelationsLawrenceville, GA

Philadelphia WinnChapter, National SocietyDaughters of the AmericanRevolution, hosted the chapterwinners of the DAR Good CitizenEssay Contest, American History

Essay Contest, and theOutstanding Teacher of AmericanHistory. The awards ceremonywas held on March 15, 2015 atAshton Hall Senior Living,Lawrenceville, GA.

The 2014-2015 AmericanHistory Essay Contest was opento students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8in a public, private, or parochialschool, or those who are homeschooled. The topic title was “AChild’s Journey Through Ellis

Island.” Grace Koh, our chapter win-

ner of the Good Citizen Award, isa high school student at NorthGwinnett. Grace is the daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Grant Koh ofSuwanee. Grace’s essay empha-sized dependability, service, lead-ership and patriotism. After read-ing her essay entitled “Our

American Heritage and OurResponsibility for Preserving It,”Grace received a spontaneousstanding ovation from chaptermembers.

Christian Kim, a seventhgrader from Parkview ChristianSchool in Lilburn, Georgia

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Philadelphia Winn Chapter NSDAR Essay Winners Announced • April 2015 • Senior News • Atlanta

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by SUSAN LARSON

It's almost with a twinge ofenvy that I admire the baby acces-sories that surround my newest grand-son. All his blankets are color coordi-nated with the house décor in subtlegray chevron stripes and soft prettypolka dots. His bouncy seat is a neu-tral beige. Everything blends right intothe family room as if it had all beencustom designed. It's a far cry fromwhat my house looked like thirty yearsago. And it's not because I had notaste. It's because back then I had nochoice.

We moved into a seven-year-oldhome when I was eight-and-a-halfmonths pregnant. We had no time orenergy, or heck, even money, to domuch decorating right away so I justhad to deal with what we had. Andwhile I was thrilled to be blessed withhand-me-downs, something about theturquoise and lime green bunnies onthe playpen didn't quite cut it with theblack, orange and gold shag carpet thatcame with the house. The pink andblue high chair was a bit easier on theeye, but it still didn't exactly go withthe harvest gold linoleum and avocadoappliances which also came with thehouse.

I've always been pretty handy atrecovering furniture, but the playpenand highchair were both constructed insuch a way that they would have to becompletely disassembled in order to

refurbish them. And if I tore them bothapart, where would I put the babywhile I was giving them amakeover?Well, yes of course, in theturquoise and lime green infant seat,which at least matched the playpen.

I'd loved to have had at least onepiece of baby furniture that didn't stickout like a sore thumb.

We eventually replaced the 50shades of the 70's with a more neutraland updated color scheme and allthose clashing eyesores became a dis-tant memory.

Funny thing, though. LastChristmas my husband bought me anew smart phone. We went to thephone store together so I could pick itout myself, along with a case. We bothlooked over the selection, which wasactually pretty sparse: black, one shadeof metallic gray, hot pink, and a two-toned version in turquoise and limegreen. I immediately ruled out hotpink. That was never my color. Myhusband thought the metallic lookingone might be nice.

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“Are you serious?” he asked.“Yes, I'm serious. Because I know

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“THE DOGWOOD BLOSSOM......THROUGH GOD’S

COLORED GLASSES”by Theresa H. Breuer

We have been told that being a Christian is “putting on the mantelof faith.” But I feel a more simple way to describe being a Christian is like putting on “Rose Colored Glasses,” which I call “God’s Colored Glasses.”

Through the eyes of faith or “God’s Colored Glasses,” we see God’s beauty and wonder in all things, insong and verse, on an artist’scanvas and in nature, which all serve as reminders of our faith.

God knows we need reminders to keep our minds focused on our faith and what our lives are all

about. Because of our humanfrailties, we are constantly temptedby the “evil one,” as Martin Luther describes the devil.

In 2nd Corinthians 4:10, Paul writes, “At all times we carry in our mortal bodies the death of Jesus, so that His life also may be seen in our bodies.”*

When Spring comes to Atlanta, we experience the blessing of God’s burst of beauty, the Dogwoodblossoms. Through “God’s Colored Glasses,” we see the Dogwood blossom with its unique design to be the ultimate symbol ofour Lord’s Passion.

Each bright flower has “four white petals that form a cross and each petal bears a brown markresembling the nail prints of our crucified Lord and the stains of His Holy Blood, a crown of thorns adorns the center of the flower.”**Certainly there is a scientific explanation for these identifying

marks, there always is; but, through the eyes of faith and “God’s Colored Glasses,” we Christians see these Dogwood blossoms to be marks of the Passion of Jesus.

During Holy Week, we travel again with Jesus on his journey of agonyto the cross. We realize His unique sacrifice and because God first loved us, we in turn love each other, and we pledge our lives to His service.

So, when we see the Dogwoodblossom and its unique design, we remember with sadness thesacrifice of Jesus on that lonely cross; but, then we see the snow white Dogwood and its glorious burst of beauty, and we aresuddenly reminded of the Triumphant Resurrection of Christ.

* “Good News for Modern Man”•• Author Unknown

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by DANIEL W. GATLYN, USN Ret.Minister/Journalist

We live on the dark side of sanity – for valuable items are just out ofreach, and primarily because we have based priorities on the "color of green!"Most will readily admit that our appraisal of advancements are predicated uponcash flow, and how much we can amass. Never mind what we do with it, once itis shuffled in our direction. The prime difficulty of such is that mentalities sur-rounding our methods, and what we will do about it, are diametrically opposed!

I am watching the flock of Presidential hopefuls for 2016 – and somewherein their delicate (sic) prognosis are the statistics surrounding how much loot hasfound the coffers – how much an election requires – how much deficit we cansurvive with – and how many tears our corner cries when we find a shortage!There seemingly is never an "over supply"!

The story is told of a Teacher, who challenged her pupils to outline what theywould do with a million dollars! It became rather quiet for a few minutes – onlythe sound of papers being shuffled, and an occasional clatter as someone cleareda throat; when suddenly one lad raised his hand and voice; stating very emphati-cally that he needed another 100,000!

A bit comical, but the surfacing of a truth! There is never enough!There is not enough in the election cycle – not enough in National budgets –

not enough in industry – not enough in National Defense – not enough in theChurch Treasure- – and never enough in the personal pocket of citizens! Wespeak primarily of Americans, for Third World (generally speaking) has learnedto cope on only a fraction of what comes our way!

The irony of the equation, is that we (primarily since the days of Roosevelt)have endeavored to live an Emporium lifestyle, while drawing a K-Mart salary!It is commonplace to pay far more interest on car notes, furniture, houses, andvacations than is reasonable – while the cycle of spending on "family toys" is per-petually elevated!!! We are forever sounding a note of disapproval over "outsourcing" of jobs (and the like) – knowing that prices on items of display in Wal-

Mart (and other) would "go double" ifwe manufactured such items stateside!But what can you expect from minds(and pocket books) of people who spendmore money annually on chewing gum(and dog food), than the amount extend-ed to aid the hungry (and such). Eventhose who regularly receive food stamps,and other subsidies – spend foolishly onneedless items – and beg for more! Wecurse those who legislate/regulate anunholy National budget that is unsustain-able – while the average household doesthe same!!

Just receipts and disbursements arevirtuous arrangements, and will covermanaged obligations; but, will not con-tinuously and indiscriminately stretch fora diet of "caviar and Acapulco!"

“The color of green is never enough”

by LORI NELSON

There's a reason the ScottAntique Market has been in Atlantaalmost three decades … in fact,dozens of reasons. If you haven't vis-ited the monthly antique market inawhile, the dazzling array ofantiques, collectibles, people, fabu-lous food, and all around atmosphereof joyousness awaits your return.Besides, it's a marvelous walking-for-exercise opportunity!

I know. I know. Atlanta boasts somuch to do, everything requires trav-el on the dreaded interstates, too

many choices, antique stores andmalls are everywhere, etc.

But designers and decorators usethe Scott Antique Market for theirone-of-a-kind finds, and dealers flyfrom Europe just to peruse the thou-sands of dealer booths where theycan actually discuss purchases withthe owners themselves. Why wouldanyone want to navigate dingy, darkaisles with locked cases and absentdealers in a small antique mall withone unconcerned counter person? Atthe Scott Antique Market, meet thedealers. Learn. Savor. Wander. If you

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RETROfrom page 5

can think of an item, it'sthere – somewhere.

Do you desire glass? It'sthere. Furniture? Got it.How about linens or uniquetextiles? Check. Pottery,décor or display items, art,antiquity, every kind of col-lectible… check, check,check. All there. Whateveryou enjoy, whatever youneed, whatever you want tolearn more about, it's allthere and new choicesappear every month.

Over 3500 dealers. Two brightlylit, climate controlled buildings, withfree bus service between them. Also,a surprisingly interesting outdoorarea where I found architecturalitems I had never seen before, exceptin movies. Investment qualityantiques, furniture from every eraand for every style, so much to seeand do, one cannot possibly take itall in during one day.

Which is just fine, because thelow $5 admission fee is good allweekend.

All dealers are qualified and vet-ted by the administration.Trustworthy and knowledgeable,many of them travel the world to

select the best goods for sale.Although the trends geartowards younger peoplenowadays, one can still easi-ly add to an ongoing collec-tion or build family heir-looms with treasured surpris-es.

You may surprise your-self by purchasing a largepiece.

How will you fit it into your tinysports car? No problem! There is areliable and long-standing deliveryservice available with low, afford-able rates that will take tender careof your new prize and deliver any-where. Easy, worry-free.Now, per-sonally, I'm into jewelry, and theScott Antique Market manages to bethe biggest, best jewelry mecca, withthe most coveted costume pieces,designer choices, diamond dealersand more! Most jewelry can befound at wholesale prices and thelimitless options will keep youenthralled for hours.

Jewelry appraisals, repairs, alsoeasily available. I'm in heaven, I tellmyself as I search from glitteringdisplay to sparkly showcase, oneafter the other!

Lest I forget to eat, the foodchoices surround the shopping areas.After all the great exercise and walk-ing, you'll be hungry and the food isdelicious. I'm confident the bestmilkshake ever is to be found only atthe Scott Show, blended with home-made custard instead of ordinary icecream. Or maybe you'd rather have

Greek food, Italian sausage, ahot dog, pretzel, breakfast,super sized slices of home-made cake? It's all there andmuch more. Delicious!

Look, I confess to being abit surprised. I thought itwould be the same old showfrom years ago. I admit it. Iwas wrong. If you haven'tbeen to the Scott AntiqueMarket, you are in for numer-ous new dealers, a gloriousdisplay of goods, great food,fantastic finds, and lots oflearning experiences interact-ing with enlightened dealers.

Quality attracts quality.The Scott Show outlasted allthe other shows and hasextraordinary offerings foralmost 30 years. Come visitagain. You'll be amazed.

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ON THE COVERRex WhitePhoto by Jewel McManus

Rex White just took his welldeserved place in the NASCAR Hallof Fame. White is the only driver inNASCAR history to win a superspeedway race with a Chevrolet 409engine. His 1962 win in the Dixie 400at Atlanta Motor Speedway was a leg-endary event, still talked about today.Because of his still strong fan base, heis in hot demand as an entertainingspeaker and stock car historian, oftenappearing at racing events and onnational television.

"He's a great individual and hehas a heck of a racing career. Lookingat what this man has accomplished, hewas a heck of a race car driver," saidBill Elliott, who was inducted withWhite in the same ceremony.

White grew up in poverty on afarm where he plowed fields behind amule. It was there that he learned per-severance.

“I learned perseverance before Iever raced and it was on the farm thatI fell in love with speed. The firstvehicle I ever raced was an oldwagon.”

When White's parents got a car, hetook over as the family mechanic.“We used what tools were available,and I served as a tool myself. My handwas so small I could reach right intothe transmission.”

At age 10 he was diagnosed withpolio, but he refused to see it as ahandicap. At 15, he stole some of hismama's chickens to sell and ran awayto Washington, D.C. where a few yearslater he saw his first race.

“When I saw the first car comingout of the turn, I turned to my wifeand said, 'I'm going to be a race cardriver.'”

He started volunteering at thetrack, moved up to mechanic and thendriver. Only 5'4” and having to adjustthe pedals to accommodate hisdeformed leg, he was an unlikely rac-ing candidate; but, he persevered untilpeople in the racing world took himseriously.

White started racing without asponsor. He often slept in his car andbathed in streams. Finally, Chevroletcame to his rescue; and, in a way, hecame to theirs.

With his mechanical skills, hetweaked the engine and shockedeveryone by achieving the only superspeedway win with a 409 engine.

Named by NASCAR as one of the“Top Fifty Driving Legends,” White'shonors include 1960 NASCAR

Champion and Driver of the Year,1962 Winner of the Atlanta SpeedwayRace and one of the Top 10 NASCARGrand National Drivers for six consec-utive years.

At age 84, White is the oldest liv-ing NASCAR champion. Ten yearsago he finally slowed down enough toput together his memoir, “GoldThunder: Autobiography of aNASCAR Champion.” Co-written bySenior News book reviewer, Anne B.Jones, it chronicles his pluck, pranks

and, yes, perseverance. The title comes from the paint job

on his No. 4 Chevrolet.“We wanted a nice, shiny gold, so

my mechanic, Louie Clements, made amixture of clear enamel and golddust.”

White. Gold. Truly lending colorto the NASCAR scene!

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Former NASCAR driver James Hylton and NASCAR 2015 Hall ofFame inductees Bill Elliott and Rex White pose after ceremony. Photoby Ellen Smith.

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Rarely do I come across asimportant and timely a work asKatarina Rosenblatt’s Stolen: TheTrue Story of a Sex TraffickingSurvivor. Collaborating with well-known author Cecil Murphy,Rosenblatt has taken her personalmemoir and combined it with herown PhD research to produce a bookthat is compelling and statisticallyenlightening.

Rosenblatt begins by telling how,coming from a dysfunctional abusivefamily, she was easily targeted bysexual predators who recognized herneediness as fitting their victim pro-files. Expanding her story to includecases of other victims, includingmales, she punctuates her experi-ences with data. This book should berequired reading for every mother,father, teacher, law enforcementofficial and, perhaps, teenager.

Rather than sensationalize withgraphic portrayals, Rosenblatt hitsreaders head on with how easily chil-dren and adults can becomeentwined in trafficking, why they arevulnerable and the reasons it is sodifficult, once they are in, to get out.

Despite the odds against them, somedo get out with the help of support-ive interventions by individuals andgroups.

Particularly interesting isRosenblatt’s list of key vulnerabili-ties that become signals to perpetra-tors allowing them to shape theirrelationships with their victims insuch a way as to manipulate themand lower their resistance levels.There are eye-opening stories of howthe use of drugs as well as threats tovictims and their families becometools of oppression as powerful aslocks on doors. Another aspect theauthor explores is how a lack ofboundaries influences victims. Oftendysfunctional families are character-ized by instability and inconsistencyand children’s personal boundariesare rarely well-defined. Because oftheir perceived lack of boundariesand value to their families, manyassume both family and non-familymembers can do what they will withthem.

Another serious contributor tothe use of children in sex traffickingis the child’s lack of identity, a con-dition prevalent in our consumer-driven mobile culture where familieslack time together. Under these cir-cumstances, children drift throughlife without protective anchors.Many of the characteristicsRosenblatt pinpoints are also con-tributors to promiscuity, teen preg-nancy, drug experimentation andjuvenile delinquency.

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Strokes are the leading causeof long-term adult disability in thecountry. Approximately 600,000

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Areas of func-tioning that may beaffected includemobility, personalcare, communica-tion, mood, person-ality, behavior,memory and prob-

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Like survivors, family membersinitially experience a wide range offeelings. These can include shock,relief (that their loved one survived),denial, fear, anxiety, anger and sad-ness.

Once the survivor is medicallystable, an inpatient rehabilitation pro-gram may be recommended. The goalis to reduce disability and, where per-manent disability remains, learn tomanage it in the best possible way.

Meanwhile, the survivor and fam-ily face an uncertain future – forexample, how much functioning theperson will recover and if and whenhe or she will be able to return home.

Coping with UncertaintyHow can family members man-

age the stress and stay positive duringthis unsettling time? The followingare some survival tips:

• Learn as much as possible aboutstroke, and share the information withfamily and friends.

• Encourage your loved one (ifable) and close family members toshare in decision-making. Do notshoulder all of the responsibility.

• Attend some therapy sessions withyour loved one. Focus on progress

made and encourage him to do thesame.

• Take things one day at a time soyou do not get overwhelmed.

• Find at least one person you cantalk to openly, who will listen andempathize.

• Look after yourself. Schedule reg-ular breaks from visiting your lovedone. Ask relatives and friends to fillin the gaps.

• Nurture your relationship withyour loved one. If he is unable toconverse, share news about family,friends and current events, read aloud,listen to music or watch TV together.

• Keep life as normal as possible.Continue to involve your loved one infamily activities and communityevents. Register him with the localaccessible transportation service ifnecessary.

Planning for the FutureOnce your loved one has reached

his potential, the focus will shift todischarge planning. If he will bereturning home, the rehab teammakes referrals to communityresources as appropriate.

The discharge plan addressesissues around medical management,self-care and home managementskills, mobility, accessibility (homeand community), safety and finances,as well as social and emotional needs(of both survivor and caregiver).

You may have to take over practi-cal tasks such as managing finances,

preparing meals and maintaining thehome. You may also have to assumethe role of hands-on caregiver, assist-ing with dressing, grooming, bathingand toileting.

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TAKING CAREfrom page 9

Here are some strategies to keep it manageable andprevent burnout:

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• Find something relaxing you can do to giveyourself a daily break – such as enjoying a cup oftea, reading, writing in a journal or listening tomusic.

• Stay connected to friends and outside activities.

• Simplify your life. Set priorities and do notwaste time or energy n unimportant things.

• Give yourself permission to feel all the emo-tions that surface. Accept that there will be difficultmoments, but do not dwell on them.

• Acknowledge that you cannot and should not doit all alone. Ask other family members to share theload and be specific about what you need.

• Take advantage of caregiver respite services inyour community. The local office on aging is agood source.

• Talk with other caregivers. Join a communitysupport group on an Internet group if it is hard toget out.

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submitted a winning essay.Christian tells of his excitementwhen his character first spots landand sees the statue of a lady hold-ing a torch and a book. A wave ofemotion washes over him as his face is soaked with tears.

Christian is the son of Mr. andMrs. Lloyd Kim. Beth Morris,who attended, is Christian’steacher at Parkview ChristianSchool.

Karsen Lindo is a fifth graderat Duncan Creek ElementarySchool in Hoschton, Georgia.Karsen tells of the rigorous testsafter arriving at Ellis Island todetermine who was fit to stay orwho would be sent back to theircountry of origin.

Karsen is the son of Mr. andMrs. Howard Lindo. AlisaHardigree, Gifted EducationTeacher and Philadelphia WinnChapter member, and StacyCovey are both teachers atDuncan Creek ElementarySchool.

Ben Shaver, an eighth graderfrom Parkview Christian Schoolin Lilburn, Georgia was also awinner with his essay. Ben writesabout the magnificent beauty ofthe Statue of Liberty upon seeingit for the first time as well as pre-senting a different outcome forhis character.

Ben is the son of Mr. andMrs. Danny Shaver. Beth Morrisis also Ben’s teacher fromParkview Christian School. Alsoin attendance was Ben’s paternalgrandmother, Frances Shaver, aDAR member from Montgomery,Alabama.

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