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The Charles Roane Invitational will take place on Saturday, March 20th in Winston-Salem, NC. Entry fees of $25 will be due on Friday, March 5th. Departure time for this tournament will be announced closer to the date of the event. From the board of directors of the Raleigh Outlaws - Effective March 20th with our trip to Winston-Salem, the cost for in-state travel will rise from $15 to $20. Please be advised that the rate is $20 regardless of whether you travel one-way or round-trip. Cost for out-of-state travel will continue to be reviewed at the time of the trip by the treasurer, president and vice-president, and decisions will be made based primarily on the recommendation of the treasurer. Governor Morehead School Alumni talent show - Plans are being developed to celebrate 150 years of music at the Governor Morehead School. As a part of this great celebration, an alumni talent show is being planned for Saturday, April 24, 2010. Mr. Rick Coates needs to know who will commit to the program. Not only are we looking for people who can perform musically, we are also interested in actors and persons who would like to read various works that they have written. Additionally, we are looking for artists who are visually impaired who might wish to display their talents during this celebration. Please spread the word and have people communicate with Mr. Coates. You can reach him at rick.coates@dhhs.nc.gov. We thank you for your participation. Medical Updates - On Monday, January 26th Ricky Covington will travel to Duke Eye center for laser surgery on his good eye. We want Ricky to know that we will all be in prayer for him, and our prayer is that his eye will prosper once the surgery is complete. We look forward to seeing Ricky and Frances later in the spring. Hot Shots for week 14 -Willie Jones, 113; Alice Kelly, 118; Sharon Benton, 138; Shelby Foster, 139; Terri McLean, 140; Thelma Crumpler, 143; John Watson, 149; Roscoe Merritt, 158; Brian Lewis, 159; Kevin Foster, 163; Craig Barnes, 165; Diane Johnson, 167; Herb Everett, 179; Tommy Simmons, 202. RECIPES FROM THE CHUCK WAGON GANGHerbed Pork and Apples ½ tsp. each sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 pork loin boneless (about 2 lbs.) 2 medium tart apples cut into 1-inch chunks ½ large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 ½ cups brown sugar 1 cup apple juice, divided 1/3-cup maple syrup Combine herbs, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Mix apples and onions with brown sugar; spoon around roast. Pour ½ cup apple juice into the pan around the roast and continue to bake 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 to 170 degrees. Transfer the roast, apples, and onion to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour reserve pan drippings into a heavy skillet (or leave in the roasting pan if it can be heated on stovetop). Add ½ cup apple juice and syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until liquid has been reduced by half, about 1 cup. Slice roast and serve with gravy. PERSONAL Note: The gravy really made this recipe. We all fell in love with it. Also, remember a little pink is OK. This is perfect for that traditional New Year's Day meal of pork for health, black-eye peas for luck and collards for wealth. Jalapeno and Sausage Dip1-cup mayo 2 pkg. cream cheese 1 (4oz.) can diced green chilies, drained 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 3 finely chopped jalapenos (I substitute 1 jalapeno for a hot red pepper for heat and color) 1 lb. sausage, browned and drained Mix everything together except a little of the cheese. Pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake dip at 350 for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned around the edge. For Sale - First Generation Braille BlazerThis unit is in excellent working order and in good condition. The only damage is the cover is slightly cracked on the left side and a large piece of the cover is being held together with duct tape on the right side but this doesn't affect embossing. Can handle all sizes of form feed Braille paper as well as plastics up to 8-1/2 inches. Unit comes with the following:
PAC Mate Omni QX420This unit is in excellent working order and in like new condition. It is only 3 years old and has all the latest upgrades for the operating system. It also has a detachable 20 cell Braille display. Unit comes with the following:
Contact Melody Inglesby if you are interested in either of these items at (336) 638-4115 or via e-mail at mhinglesby@triad.rr.com . GMSAA Fundraiser -We are pleased to announce that the Governor Morehead School Alumni Association is sponsoring a Lucky 100 Raffle. 100 tickets costing $50 each will be sold between now and August 7th. First place winner will receive $1,000; second place, $750; third place, $500; and fourth place, $250. If you would like to purchase a Lucky 100 raffle ticket, please communicate with Patricia Coley Duncan at 469-4853 or see any member of the board of GMSAA. Update on the Lucky 300 Raffle -As of December 18th, more than 270 of the 300 tickets have been assigned. Nearly $12,000 has already been deposited into the bank. This project is proving to be an extraordinary success. With the sale of 30 more tickets, the prize monies will be guaranteed. After that, the remaining $15,000 will be profit for the American Blind Bowlers Association. James B. has 3 tickets left which have not been assigned. Please remember that each ticket is $100 and it can be a shared expense. Good luck to all of you, as this is a great opportunity to support bowling across our country and have a chance to pad your wallet in the process. The Greensboro host committee is going to have the hotel raffle this year. Each ticket is $5.00 per ticket. We will draw five winning tickets during the tournament.
1st place The cost of three nights at the hotel
Don't Overlook This Tax CreditMany disabled taxpayers and parents of disabled children may be overlooking a valuable tax credit that could boost their tax refunds by up to $5,600 or more - even if they are not required to file federal income tax returns. The IRS says one in four eligible taxpayers miss out on the Earned Income Tax Credit - or EITC - because they don't check it out. The credit has been making the lives of working people a little easier for 35 years. Yet it remains little known, possibly because people move into and out of eligibility as their income, marital statuses and parental statuses change. You may qualify if your income was under $48,000 last year and you, or your spouse, worked or received disability retirement benefits under an employer plan and were under the minimum retirement age, or if you worked and care for a disabled child. The amount of your EITC depends on several factors, such as the amount of your earned or disability income, your filing status, whether you have children and how many, etc. To get the credit, you must:
Some states have a similar tax credit, increasing the dollars due eligible EITC recipients. EITC information is available in alternative formats for people with print disabilities at www.irs.gov Follow the homepage link to "Accessibility", then the link to "Accessible IRS Tax Products" and select the appropriate link to download accessible forms or Publication 596, Earned Income Credit. The IRS web site provides accessible electronic files in formats including: ASCII Text (.txt), Braille Ready Format (.BRF), and Talking Tax forms in PDF that work with MSAA compliant screen reading software and Braille display devices. Blind Bowlers Score With Their Own League Click here to read Here are tips on bowling both as a totally blind bowler and as a partially sighted bowler.
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Job ProspectsAccessAbilities Coordinator
Louisville, KY Best Buy has an exciting Louisville KY opportunity that needs your attention to locate a great candidate. It is specific in working with employees with disabilities and the provider network. This is a huge milestone for Best Buy and your assistance would be most appreciated in cascading this to your impressive network. AccessAbilities Coordinator - Distribution Center - Louisville, KY-100000004O (currently referred to as Employee Advocate, but title will change). Job Description:
Employment advocate POSITION: Computer Instructor AGENCY: Center for the Visually Impaired Inc. 1187 Dunn Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 (386)253-8879 SALARY: Commensurate with Experience QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Computer Technology or the Education Field, Special Education DUTIES: Provide computer training using adaptive software for blind and visually impaired clients. Provide direct service to clients enrolled in the center's technology program. Schedule client graduations Maintain and update all required client records Provide follow-up and evaluation related to the computer program Skills: Excellent English skills Organizational skills a must Public speaking and presentation skills Ability to create synergies and effective partnerships Computer skills - office applications and internet Apply: Please forward resume to
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