This morning we spoke to Nancy Cowlishaw with the McKinney ISD Partners in Education Program. We talked about the REACH mentoring program. The goal of REACH is to reach one child at a time. If you would like to mentor a child check out their website.
-Carrie
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
How Many Texts Do You Send a Month?
Good Morning and Happy Monday.
Did you hear about the teen who sent almost 15,000 texts in one month??! I admit that I send alot of text messages but, I'm feeling much better about my habit now.LOL
Here is the story.
-Carrie
Friday, January 9, 2009
Community Helps CityHouse
This is the story we talked about this morning during the Local Star of the Day. It is from the McKinney Courier Gazette. It is so nice to read about our community coming to the aid of those less fortunate.
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When a local children’s shelter found themselves in a $500,000 deficit for their completion, many community businesses came forward to help.
Due to the declining economy, many grants and donations were taken back, which created the shortfall for Plano’s new shelter for children ages newborn to 9 years old who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. Now, their spring open date has been postponed until they can come up with the funds to complete construction.
“I am inspired daily by the numerous calls I receive from our community asking how they can help us complete the construction of My Friend’s House,” said Pat McGeehon, My Friend’s House Shelter director. “Often times it is a call from a company, an organization or an individual describing their own fundraising effort they are initiating to show their support. Despite all these efforts we still need over $400,000 to complete construction of this house. With adequate funding we can complete this safe haven in the way it was designed so children can live without fear, feel loved and cared about, and probably the most important -- allow them to have hope.”
Plano Bath and Glass, located at 3304 Custer Road, is one company or organization among the five that have committed to donating funds to help My Friend’s House.
For the months of January and February they are asking the community to bring change into the store. Anyone who donates their spare change will receive 20 percent off glass, mirror shower or window products. The person who donates the most change will receive $1,000 credit at Plano Bath and Glass.
Plano and Richardson’s Whole Food Markets decided to dedicate their annual Community Giving Day to support My Friend’s House. On Jan. 14, 5 percent of the day’s sales at both locations will be donated to help the shelter.
Among other donations, Hartford Insurance invited McGeehon to read the poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and provided a donation to My Friend’s House.
Debbie Moczalla, assistant to the regional vice president, said many of the employees of Hartford Insurance committed to volunteer work at the shelter as well.
Local neighborhoods are also joining together and donating what they can to support the remaining construction.
Kathy Blank, CITY House development director, said Carole Pommer has been a catalyst through her neighborhood association in support of CITY House.
Pommer said many people have become interested in raising money and are advocating the idea through their work and churches.
Right now, Pommer has raised $550 from neighbors in Independence Estates.
Also on board is Plano West Boys Basketball team. Their booster club is donating funds to My Friend’s House at their Jan. 16 game against Plano East.
CITY House is a non-profit organization and is therefore tax exempt. If you are wishing to purchase furniture contact Lisa Rodgers at 972-424-4626.
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For more info check out their website. www.cityhouse.org
Carrie
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When a local children’s shelter found themselves in a $500,000 deficit for their completion, many community businesses came forward to help.
Due to the declining economy, many grants and donations were taken back, which created the shortfall for Plano’s new shelter for children ages newborn to 9 years old who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. Now, their spring open date has been postponed until they can come up with the funds to complete construction.
“I am inspired daily by the numerous calls I receive from our community asking how they can help us complete the construction of My Friend’s House,” said Pat McGeehon, My Friend’s House Shelter director. “Often times it is a call from a company, an organization or an individual describing their own fundraising effort they are initiating to show their support. Despite all these efforts we still need over $400,000 to complete construction of this house. With adequate funding we can complete this safe haven in the way it was designed so children can live without fear, feel loved and cared about, and probably the most important -- allow them to have hope.”
Plano Bath and Glass, located at 3304 Custer Road, is one company or organization among the five that have committed to donating funds to help My Friend’s House.
For the months of January and February they are asking the community to bring change into the store. Anyone who donates their spare change will receive 20 percent off glass, mirror shower or window products. The person who donates the most change will receive $1,000 credit at Plano Bath and Glass.
Plano and Richardson’s Whole Food Markets decided to dedicate their annual Community Giving Day to support My Friend’s House. On Jan. 14, 5 percent of the day’s sales at both locations will be donated to help the shelter.
Among other donations, Hartford Insurance invited McGeehon to read the poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and provided a donation to My Friend’s House.
Debbie Moczalla, assistant to the regional vice president, said many of the employees of Hartford Insurance committed to volunteer work at the shelter as well.
Local neighborhoods are also joining together and donating what they can to support the remaining construction.
Kathy Blank, CITY House development director, said Carole Pommer has been a catalyst through her neighborhood association in support of CITY House.
Pommer said many people have become interested in raising money and are advocating the idea through their work and churches.
Right now, Pommer has raised $550 from neighbors in Independence Estates.
Also on board is Plano West Boys Basketball team. Their booster club is donating funds to My Friend’s House at their Jan. 16 game against Plano East.
CITY House is a non-profit organization and is therefore tax exempt. If you are wishing to purchase furniture contact Lisa Rodgers at 972-424-4626.
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For more info check out their website. www.cityhouse.org
Carrie
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Museum of Broken Relationships
Good Morning.
We found a story about a museum in Asia that displays relics from lost loves and old relationships. You can donate your items online too! Check it out here.
Johnny said that he doesn't own anything from any past relationships. He threw everything away. I think secretly he might have a stuffed animal hidden somewhere!
-Carrie
We found a story about a museum in Asia that displays relics from lost loves and old relationships. You can donate your items online too! Check it out here.
Johnny said that he doesn't own anything from any past relationships. He threw everything away. I think secretly he might have a stuffed animal hidden somewhere!
-Carrie
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Reasons to Date a Nerd
Hey Ladies... If you are having trouble in the dating world, here's an article for you. It explains why you should date a nerdy guy. Click here for the story.
-Carrie
Monday, January 5, 2009
Monday Quiz
Here is a fun quiz for you to take today. I know that you don't want to actually do any WORK at work today. It will test your knowledge of candy! Take a break and try this.-carrie
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
An Extra Second Tonight
Hello there. Well, I'm back from Nebraska. Back to the blog.
Did you know that we all get an extra second tonight just before midnight. Here is the explanation from cnn.com
**Immediately before midnight a leap second -- the first for three years -- will be added to atomic clocks around the world by official timekeepers.
Peter Whibberley, a senior research scientist at Britain's National Physical Laboratory, said the Earth's erratic rotation meant an extra second needed to be added.
"The difference between atomic time and Earth time has now built up to the point where it needs to be corrected, so this New Year's Eve we will experience a rare 61 second minute at the very end of 2008 and revelers... will have an extra second to celebrate."
Whibberley told British media anyone sober enough and who had a digital clock that picked up leap second information from a reliable source, would see the final seconds of 2008 as 57, 58, 59, 60, 00 -- with 60 being the extra second**
The morning show is off tomorrow the 1st. Then Johnny will do the show by himself on Friday and I will fill in for Maria from 9am-2pm.
Enjoy the day. Thanks for stopping by.
Carrie
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Santa Claus listens to our long lists
Santa was at Maxim Honda with us when we gave away the ATV last Saturday. I think he was exhausted after listening to Maria's wish list! He told us that his favorite cookie was the snickerdoodle.
I'm not sure where Johnny was while we were talking to Santa... maybe outside having another hot dog.
Merry Christmas!
-Carrie, Johnny B and Maria
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Happy Holidays
Hello there and thanks for checking out the blog. Johnny, Maria and I all want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please be safe.
And we hope that Santa is good to you!
-Carrie
Friday, December 19, 2008
Do you need a good laugh today?
This video had Maria and Johnny rolling on the floor laughing this morning.
Check it out. It's the Peanuts Gang dancing and singing to Outkast's "Hey Ya."
Happy Holidays.
Carrie
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