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September Birthdays SkyMitchell 09/02 PhoenixSpier 09/06 EstalenaCarlton 09/10 BobCargill 09/11 PeggyNader 09/11 LilyKing 09/13 BobWinters 09/17 PhilipScott 09/22 JohnRiley 09/24from Page 1... Space Camp What I found out was that Space (with a capitol S) is for everybody! We spent the week learning the history of the U.S. Space program as well as cutting edge information from some really revved up Hubble scientists. We built rockets and hot air balloons, launched film canisters and pretended to be rescued from oceanic helicopter crashes. We met German rocket scientists, pondered the infinite nature of the universe and stepped solidly back into childhood as we made-believe we were members of the teams of amazing people who navigate Space on a daily basis. It was a grown up version of my friend Marsha's playhouse with a genuine doorbell and real electric lights. The real focus of the week was to help teachers learn new ways to turn kids on to learning. From Siberia to South Korea, from France to Argentina we broke mach one of the language barrier. Our smiles were our interpreters and like teenagers we just were together – not caring about the things that could have separated us. We WERE the "Lightning Teachers" and it was a blast. It was action packed but I was glad to come home. It made me happy to know that I would be coming home to my Unitarian family who would understand… Space (with a capitol S) is for everybody. Space IS definitely Unitarian. ****************************************** |
WELCOME NEW MEMBER Rebecca Strine July 18, 2004
Becca Signs In While Frank Officiates ****************************************** Kayaking Krew As the days began heating up we began talking about ways to cool off. Tina did some research and found out that we could rent kayaks at Tyler State Park. On the first trip there only Happy and Sky were able to make it. This would be Happy's first attempt at kayaking and she was determined to give it her best shot even though she was sure that she would probably capsize and end up in the lake. Sky kept telling her it was too much fun to miss even if she did end up in the water, so Happy went along with the program. Besides, she had brought a change of clothes
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