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Recently M & T Bank donated $5,000.00 to United Way Member Agency Hope Station for its youth outreach programs. Pictured in first row from left to right Robert Beard (Board Treasurer), Jenna Foley & Brandi Jumper ( Student interns from Carlisle Christian Academy), Back row John Friend (Board Member), John D. Anderson IV (Board Vice-President), Taleen Palmer (Board President), Gail D’Angelo (M & T Bank, and Board Member), Doug Weirich (Board Member) and Jim Washington (Executive Director).
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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED AND SPONSORED OUR HOLIDAY PARTY.
Kristen Trout-Roebuck - YWCA Carlisle, Homework Club
Keith Martin - Director Dining Service, Dickinson College
Floyd Stokes - Executive Director, American Literacy Corporation
Andrea Crouse - CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation, Borough of Carlisle
Carrie Breachi - Carlisle Arts & Learning Center
Fiona BeLieu Williston - Prevention Program Supervisor, Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Elaine Herstek - Excutive Director, Sadler Health Center Corp
Tina G. Ladd - Community Outreach & Health Education Specialist, United Healthcare Community Plan
Sandra Feliz - Community Outreach Rep Bi-Lingual, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan
ReMax 1st Advantage
Boy Scouts Of America
New Birth of Freedom Council
Jade Brock Photography
& ALL WHO PHYSICALLY HELPED OUT AT THE EVENT TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS.
Tim Lester former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and author of the book “Driving the Bus” stopped by Hope Station to say Hello to the kids that attend Kid’s Café. Tim’s new mission is let students recognize the consequences of their decisions and choices while giving then a message of “Hope”. Pictured is Tim (on Left) presenting autographed picture to Hope Station’s Jim Washington.
Recently Cumberland Valley Habitat for Humanity honored Hope Station's Executive Director Jim Washington with the 2011 Community Impact Award for his outstanding service to Cumberland County low income homeowners.
Molly Boegel, Bree Hoveter, Sarah Taby and Michael Blumenthaul dance around the tables at Rillo's
Recently Carlisle Region Medical Center presented Hope Station with a check for $1000.00 to be the primary sponsor of Hope Station's Health Fair/Back to School Bash. Pictures from left to right is John Kristel CEO of Carlisle Regional Medical Center, John Hilton, Jim Washington, Hope Station Executive Director, & Rich Newell Carlisle Regional Medical Center COO & Hope Station Board Member.
Winning Essay For Juneteenth
Juneteenth Celebration
What a fabulous day it was that first June 19th, 1865 in Texas when the last of the slaves heard that they were free! Aren’t we lucky to be able to celebrate what is now known as ‘Juneteenth’ as a celebration of freedom for all people? This freedom came at a heavy price for the slaves. Of course they wanted to party when the news was heard by all! Not only does ‘Juneteenth’ celebrate an actual historical event, but it also made the promises of the Declaration of Independence true for ALL U.S. citizens, and shows respect for other cultures that make up the United States. We all have a stake in making freedom ‘ring’.
‘Juneteenth’ is a day to celebrate because this day commemorates the actual historical event of the last of the slaves in the U.S. hearing they were now free blacks. It took almost 2 years for the news to reach them after the proclamation was made by President Lincoln. Poor lines of communication, the Union cutting off Arkansas,
This day is also a fulfillment of the promise of the Declaration of Independence, that said ‘all men are created equal’, and have certain rights. Now, all men really were equal after ‘Juneteenth’. They could now experience everything that freedom had to offer. How could we ask people to take the Declaration seriously if all of its statements were not true? All of the U.S. citizens had to be included in the Declaration’s promises – even slaves. A promise is a promise after all.
Celelebrating ‘Juneteenth’ shows a respect for other cultures. This event is epic in African-American history. If Americans of all races and cultures celebrate with African-Americans on this important day for them, this would go a long way to promote unity among Americans. After all, this is the ‘United’ states of America – emphasis on united. Anything we can do to help unite people is a good thing. ‘Juneteenth’ is another way for us to show how united we are.
Now you see why we should all come together and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a historical event just like July 4th when America gained its freedom from England. June 19th celebrates when ALL Americans were free. It fulfills the promise from the Declaration of Independence that ‘all men are created equal’. We need to show respect for other cultures to keep the “United” in the United States. Freedom really is a universal desire. Every time it is achieved, we should celebrate it.
By Erin Kennaly, 5th grade
Mrs. Eschenmann, Mooreland Elementary
Curt Werner\Special to The Sentinel Karmah Carey, 2, is the baby contest winner.
There was not a single paparazzi among her adoring fans.
At just one week shy of two-years-old, Karmah Carey of Carlisle got an early start Saturday as a celebrity beauty queen.
The toddler won a baby contest held during the annual Juneteenth celebration that raised a total of $1,100 for Hope Station and its programs. Juneteenth is held every year to commemorate when slaves in the South were first told of the Emancipation Proclamation setting them free.
Ten children, ages newborn to 3, were registered to participate in the first ever contest which organizers hope to turn into an annual tradition.
A Carlisle non-profit organization, Hope Station invited local residents to submit photos of individual children to put on display at the community center, 149 W. Penn St., and on the organization's web site at www.hopestationcarlislepa.com.
Cutest babies
The public was then invited to vote for a child by donating $1 for every vote. The baby with the most votes was declared the winner at the close of the Juneteenth neighborhood celebration Saturday. Proceeds from the voting and $5 registration fee per child will be used to support Hope Station.
Carey took first place with 323 votes followed by Lillianna Geedy at second place with 307 votes and Jasai Taylor, third place with 284 votes. Taken together, the three babies accounted for 83 percent of the 1,100 votes made during the contest period which started in early May.
The first place prize package included a two-hour photo session valued at $200 at Cortney Redding Photography, one of the contest sponsors. The Carey family also received a $75 gift card to Wal-Mart and this story in The Sentinel.
As the second place winner, Geedy earned for her family a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart and a shampoo pack from another sponsor, New Directions Salon. The Taylor family, meanwhile, received a $25 gift card from Wal-Mart and a shampoo pack from New Directions Salon. Trophies for the contest were donated by Donna Morrow of Carlisle.
The baby contest was the brainchild of Taleen Palmer, vice-president of the organization's executive board of directors. "We were fortunate to have some great sponsors to donate some really good prizes," Palmer said.
Grandparents of the top babies played a major role in raising money for Hope Station, said John Anderson, salon owner and fellow board member. "They were the big push behind the whole thing."
That was certainly true of Tami Carey, Karmah's grandmother, who collected votes from American Legion and Eagles Club members along with her network of family, friends and neighbors. "Thanks everybody for your support," she said.
‘For everybody'
One goal of the baby contest was to encourage the community to get more directly involved with Hope Station, Anderson said. "Juneteenth is for everybody. We want the neighborhood to be more aware of Hope Station and what we do here."
Anderson is optimistic more families will participate in the next baby contest. This focus on the children is particularly important to board member Doug Weirich, a therapist who works to keep families intact. He got involved in Hope Station through the neighborhood watch program.
State Rep. Steve Bloom, R-199, announced the winners while Carlisle Borough councilman Sean Shultz gave out the prizes.
Juneteenth in Carlisle featured a wide variety of vendors including area churches, Bible schools, health service organizations and the YWCA along with an essay contest of the meaning of the celebration by area fifth-graders.
Jeff Woodyard is executive director of the Tri-County OIC Adult Learning Center in Harrisburg. This organization offers courses that provide a foundation of skills people need to transition into employment, the military or higher education. Staff members were giving away free books and school supplies to encourage literacy and to provide a means for parents to build up a home library for their children.
"We want to get people to associate reading with history," said Woodyard referring to Juneteenth and its message of liberation. "The idea is to get people together. This is a good community event."
Posted in Local on Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:00 am Updated: 12:15 am. | Tags: Juneteenth, Karmah Carey, Carlisle, Hope Station, Emancipation Proclamation, Courtney Redding Photography, New Directions Salon
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"Let's Get On Board"
United Way Member Agency
"You must give some time to your fellow men. Even if it's a little thing, do something for others---something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it." Albert Schweitzer
Hope Station's Youth Leadership class recently met at Dickinson College for a Quality of life session headed up by Sarah Taby & Molly Boegel. Pictured from left to right is: Isaiah Muhammad Dickinson College student mentor, Molly Boegel Hope Station Board Member, Students: William Hunter, Octavia Mowatt, Tata Gaye,Jazmyn Hunter, J'son McDonald, Kalyee Lyons, Donneisha
Burton, April Richwine, Sarah Taby Youth leadership committee member, and Chris Harrington Dickinson College student mentor.
United Way member agency Hope Station graduated it Winter Hire Plus class.
Pictured from left to right front row is students Karen Sunday & Angela Mugnolo, Second row Al Matthews class instructor, Students Maria Koabel, James Henderson, Sandra Bybee, and Jim Washington Hope Station Executive Director.
Kim Cale (on left), Carlisle Barracks Spouses' Club President and Wendy Mitchell (on right), Carlisle Barracks Spouses' Club Outreach Chair, presenting a $500 check to Jim Washington for the Hope Station Kid's Café.
Youth Leadership Graduation 2011May18
Recently Hope Station graduated it's 2011 Youth Leadership Class. The class is a school year based program that helps young people (9th graders) to experience the opportunities and options that await them in the adult world.
Pictured is from left to right William Hunter, Octavia Mowatt, Jazmyn Campbell, Donneisha Burton, Chris Harrington ( Dickinson College student mentor), Teta Gaye, and Jim Washington Hope Station Director. Missing for picture were Kaylee Lyons and April Richwine. Comcast is the major sponsor for this program.
Chris Harrington, a Dickinson College mentor for the Hope Station youth leadership class, leads a class on the seven habits for effect teenager at April 30, 2011 Hope Station youth leadership class. Class was held at Sadler Heath Center. This session was on Healthy communities.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 562 which consists of a Daisy Troop, a Brownie Troop and Junior Girl Scouts stop to pose for a picture during World Thinking Day 2011 held on February 20,2011 at First United Church of Christ on North Pitt Street Sunday afternoon. World Thinking Day is a day when all of the troops in the area come together to lean about Girl Scouts in other countries.
Row from left to right, Star Glatz, Ournajia Hempstead, Julia Hiester, Averial Hempstead, Naomi Scott, Sierra Jones and Danaea Scott. Back row,Girl Scout Troop Leader, Terrie O'Neal, Brookelynn Carpenter, Ayanna Evans-Brown, NyAsia Hodge, and Dickinson College volunteers Chan Voong and Helen Goldstein.
