<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Hi, this is Cindy Smith of the Louisville chapter. I just wanted to say thanks for everyone that contributed to the Cardinal winter issue. I especially appreciated the article by Mrs Felty about her son Jamie, that was very interesting and touching to me.<div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On Mar 22, 2011, at 3:05 PM, Denise Franklin wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><div> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK5"></a><a name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK7"></a><a name="OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 48pt"><strong><em><font face="Times New Roman">The Kentucky Cardinal<o:p></o:p></font></em></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p><strong><em><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></em></strong></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">WINTER 2011<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">A publication of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Cathy Jackson, President<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">210 Cambridge Drive<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Louisville, Kentucky 40214<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Phone: 502-366-2317<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Edited by: Denise Franklin<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3639 Hurstbourne Ridge Boulevard<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Louisville, Kentucky 40299<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Phone: 502-499-0759,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">e-mail: <a href="mailto:kyfranks@yahoo.com">kyfranks@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Editorial staff:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Lora Felty, e-mail: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:lorafelty@windstream.net"><font color="#003366"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">lorafelty@windstream.net</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></font></a><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; 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FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Dennis Franklin, Formatting Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 1in; "><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK4"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; 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margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong>PRESIDENT’S CORNER<o:p></o:p></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><o:p><font size="6" face="Times New Roman"><strong><em> </em></strong></font></o:p> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><strong><em>We Are Family<o:p></o:p></em></strong></span> </div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p><strong><font face="Calibri"> </font></strong></o:p></span> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">By Cathy Jackson, President<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong>The definition of family in the <i>New Word Dictionary,</i> Second College Edition is: 1. A social unit consisting of parents and the children they rear. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>2. A group of people related by ancestry or marriage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>But the family I want to talk about is our Federation Family.<o:p></o:p></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p><strong> </strong></o:p></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">When we are very young we are content with our close-knit family that consists of our parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In our eyes, our family circle is complete and we are satisfied with visits to grandma’s house, spending the night with our cousin, and looking forward to the upcoming family reunion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What could be better?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Obviously, as we grow older, we begin to meet friends in the neighborhood and in school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Some of these friends become lifelong acquaintances that you may actually get to know better than your blood relatives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For example, Denise Franklin and I have known each other for over fifty years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We have been through thick and thin, ups and downs, but through it all we remain as close as most sisters.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Before you know it, you are an adult and the family circle gets a little bigger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You and your brothers and sisters get married and there is this new family unit called the in-laws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Oops, now you have children of your own, and goodness me, there are nieces and nephews too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It by no means stops here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We have all heard the old saying, “You can pick a guitar; you can pick your friends; but you cannot pick your relatives.”<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">There is another family that we belong to, and that is our Federation Family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Webster’s definition of Federation is: 1. The act of uniting or forming a unit of states, groups, by agreement of each member to subordinate its power to that of the central authority in common affairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>2. An organization formed by such an act; league; a federal union of states, nations, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These definitions sound rather complicated, but in fact, they are not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We have joined together in a common belief and philosophy that blindness is nothing to be ashamed of and that we can and will take our rightful place in society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We have tried-and-true methods by which we will reach our goals such as: using non-visual techniques including learning Braille, using a long white cane, and continued training in the use of the latest accessible technology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We the members of the Federation actually have higher expectations for ourselves than do others, which makes the National Federation of the Blind a unique organization (family).<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">My Federation family started out small just as my biological family did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Thirty plus years ago I became a member of the NFB of Greater Louisville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I joined because Dennis and Denise Franklin were members, and also, because Betty Niceley kept badgering me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I soon met other members of the Louisville Chapter including Mary Franklin and two past presidents of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, Bob Whitehead and Harold Reagan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Quite quickly friendships began to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I went to my first NFB of Kentucky state convention in 1977 where I met members from other local chapters: Tim Cranmer, Jerry Cameron, and Robert Page come to mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>After a while I was asked to help with developing other local chapters across the state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We traveled to Henderson where I met Lloyd and Joretta Agnew, John and Dorothy Steel, Orville and Jenny Phillips, David and Grace Link and their young daughter Mary Ann.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was on to Bowling Green where I first became acquainted with Robbie McClave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I remember the first time I met Danny and Anetta Perry from Murray, and since then they have introduced me to many fine people from their neck of the woods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We re-built our Lexington Chapter and before long I was calling Pamela and John Glisson family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I traveled all the way to North Carolina where I met Lora Felty in 1992.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She was an NFB scholarship finalist that year.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I have also had the privilege of making friends with Federationists from around the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My Federation family members can be found from Maine to Hawaii, from the east coast to the west, and everywhere in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Being a state president and member of the national board of directors has afforded me the opportunity to travel and be involved in the NFB on many levels.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you really want to get to know your fellow Federationists, you might want to ask him or her to room with you at a state or national convention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Over these many years I have had countless roommates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I won’t divulge who’s sloppy, who snores, or whose guide dog wakes you in the morning with a sloppy kiss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>However, I will tell you it is the perfect setting to really get to know one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The roommate list is a long one: Tonia Gatton, Melanie Peskoe, Mittie Lake, Maria Jones, Brenda Kimbro, Dianne Cline, Jayne Seif, Joan Balot, Lora Felty, Angela Dehart, Sarah Williams, and others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It goes without saying that this setting gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss NFB legislation, philosophy, banquet addresses and fundraising ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>But it also leads to discussions that last long into the night about children, shopping, clothes, school, and where to eat breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Oh, did I fail to mention that my two most recent roommates were Pamela AND John Glisson?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As a cost-cutting measure, we decided to share a room in Daytona, Florida so we could attend the Blind Driver Challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You know, I just realized that the topics of conversation were pretty much the same as always.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>So, you see, we really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><u>are</u></i> family.</span></b><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p><font face="Calibri"> </font></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">HAVE YOU HEARD?<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">By Lora Felty<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">It is with much sadness that the Murray Chapter informs the NFB organization of the loss of two very important people who played a key role in our chapter.<br><br>Ms. Nell Norsworthy, longtime member and friend, passed away. Reldon, Ms. Nell's husband, was a member of the chapter for many years since he had lost his sight. When he passed away Ms. Nell continued to be a member and support the group in its endeavors until she was no longer able to get out. She will be remembered with great fondness.<br><br style="mso-special-character: line-break"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Mr. Otis Yates, brother of member Sue Yates, went to be with the Lord. Otis was a very special person who always attended the chapter events and helped out in anyway possible. The main thing Otis was known for was his “famous” banana pudding. He knew when an upcoming event included eating and that he had better provide his banana pudding. The entire Yates family has supported the chapter for many years. Mary has made afghans for fundraisers and Ricky, the son, has donated his time and sponsorship for many dinners.<br><br>The chapter will miss each of these people greatly. Please keep their families in your prayers.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Mario Eiland, who has worked at the Kentucky Office for the Blind's Charles McDowell Rehabilitation Center, and prior to his employment with OFB, worked in the technology department at the American Printing House for the Blind, has taken a position in Washington state with the state rehabilitation agency. Mario is now in Washington, while his wife, Sharon and daughters remain in Louisville. Sharon and the girls plan to move after the end of the current school year and when they sell their house. We will miss Mario and Sharon, but we wish them all the best in the new life's adventure that lays ahead for them. Best wishes, and don't forget your Kentucky friends.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Congratulations and best wishes go out to Lloyd Agnew, president of the Henderson Chapter. Lloyd is retiring after 34 ½ years of operating his own business. Lloyd, we wish you a happy and enjoyable retirement.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">We are saddened to report the deaths of several long time members of the NFB of Henderson. John Steele and Dee Phillips passed away earlier this year. They will be greatly missed by NFB friends. Marty Laster, who served as president of the Owensboro Chapter died in late January. Marty also served on the NFBK board. She will be missed by those of us who knew her.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We are happy to report that Mittie Lake of Louisville is home from the hospital after undergoing a mastectomy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With this surgery Mittie will not have to go through the rigors of chemotherapy or radiation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She is anxious for her recovery to be complete and she looks forward to getting out and seeing her friends. You just can’t keep a good woman down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>See you soon, Mittie.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Six of our Federation friends spent a little time on the high seas in February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Joan and Norman Balot, Denise and Dennis Franklin, Ranelle Mackey and George Stokes sailed off on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas for a seven-day cruise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Oasis is currently the largest cruise ship and the group enjoyed everything from broadway shows, trivia contests, (perhaps not their best performance) and endless food choices, to swimming pools, a zip line and a carousel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>They had a wonderful time sightseeing and shopping and agree that cruising is definitely the way to go.</span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></span> </div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SOUND OFF<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="yiv957681222msonormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">On January 29, 2011, I had the opportunity to witness history being made at the Daytona Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>On this historic day the work that had been put into the Blind Driver Challenge paid off because we drove!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I say “we” because I have a feeling that no matter if you were there in person to witness it, or at home listening to the live stream, we all felt like we were sitting in that driver’s seat with Mr. Riccabono.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I know that I did and the excitement and pure exhilaration that went through me just knowing this was being done and that we had proved to everyone who had doubted it, that it is possible for blind people to drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This was truly an amazing experience and I am so glad that I was there.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="yiv957681222msonormal"><a name="_GoBack"></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Angela Dehart </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </p><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Invitation to fans of Terry Sales <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Saturday, April 9, 2011 2:00- 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Please reserve a space by March 31, <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1839 Frankfort Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Louisville, KY 40206<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Please join the Sales family and APH staff at the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) for a celebration of the life of Terry’s life. She was a narrator at APH for seventy years. The Kentucky Center for the Arts, where Terry was also active, will take part, too. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">After light refreshments, there will be a short program remembering Terry. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">A great number of relatives and friends want to honor Terry, but we must limit the number in attendance because of the limitation of the space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Please make your reservations no later than noon on Thursday, March 31. Call Pam MacLaine at (502) 899-2242 or Roberta Williams, (502) 899-2357 to make a reservation. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Each year the NFB of Kentucky awards several scholarships during the banquet at the State Convention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This year’s deadline for application submission is June 1, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>To obtain an application contact Lora Felty, Committee Chair, at <a href="mailto:lorafelty@windstream.com"><font color="#003366">lorafelty@windstream.com</font></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Pre-registration is now open and available at <a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a> for this year’s NFB National Convention, July 3 through 8 in Orlando, Florida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pre-registration is a time and money saver—the two commodities that always seem to be in short supply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The website has all the information you will need to make your convention arrangements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We want to see lots of Kentuckians in Orlando! <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Have you been looking for a place where you can purchase Braille and talking watches, computers and accessories and low-vision magnifiers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>At See The World, you can actually get your hands on these gadgets before you buy them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The location is 1832 Frankfort Avenue, across from the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, KY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The hours of operation vary, but Brian, the owner, is only a phone call away at 502-447-2458.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Be sure to tell him you read it in the Kentucky Cardinal.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><a name="4"></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">MOM, WHAT DOES BLIND MEAN?<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">By Pauletta Feldman<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">(Editor’s Note: The following article appeared in FREEDOM, thirtieth in the National Federation of the Blind’s Kernel Book series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The author is a Federationist who resides in Louisville.)<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">There are a few subjects in our society that even the most confident parents find difficult to discuss with their children. Trying to explain or answer a question about sex or death to an inquisitive five-year-old, for example, can leave us stammering. Fortunately, there are many places parents can turn to for help. But what do you do if you have a blind child? Where do you turn for guidance when your child asks, “Mom, what does blind mean?” By the time her son Jamie asked that question, Pauletta Feldman was prepared—she had been in the National Federation of the Blind’s parents group since Jamie had been a toddler. Here is what she has to say:</span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">It wasn’t until my son, Jamie, was five years old that he finally asked me, “Mom, what does <i>blind</i> mean?” <o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">We’d used the word blind in conversation, and he’d certainly heard it from other people. But we hadn’t really discussed blindness or its implications with Jamie. Maybe we were just “chicken” and putting off the inevitable. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">However, we had decided that we would handle discussions of blindness with Jamie as we had handled discussions of sex with our older children: when they started asking questions, we felt they were ready to be told the facts.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">So that day at naptime when Jamie asked about blindness, I sucked in a big breath and summoned my courage. “<i>Blind</i> means that you can’t see with your eyes,” I said. “I can see things with my eyes. I can see the trees and the birds and all of the other things I tell you about. But you see things in a different way than with your eyes. You use your smart fingers and your smart ears.” He was quite satisfied with that answer and didn’t pursue the subject further that day. However in the days to come, he would ask questions again. The kind of questions he asked led me to believe that, in his mind, he wasn’t the one that was different. I was! In a way, it was like his first notion of differences among people was of how they were different from him, rather than how he was different from them. I liked that—I liked how self-confident and self-loving he was.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">For a while, Jamie seemed to think that everybody we knew was blind and that there were just a few people who could see. He began asking about person after person in our family and among our friends to sort out who was blind and who was not. Gradually he came to realize that he knew more people who could see than who could not. I’m so thankful that we knew other blind children and adults so that as this realization dawned on him, he did not feel isolated or alone. The blind people that we knew were really neat people. They were friends and fun to be with, just like our other friends. They were people that Jamie really liked, and he could feel good about having something in common with them. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Jamie began school and loved learning to read Braille. He became very interested in how sighted people read. Then he began asking of everyone we knew whether they read with their fingers or with their eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">During the past two years since facing that first question, there have been many incidents that have brought both hidden tears and silent laughter as we have gone through Jamie’s formation of opinions about blindness. There was the day that he came home from school very indignant because a teacher had mentioned that he couldn’t see. He said, “I told her that I can too see! I can see the light!” Another day, as he and his brother sat at the kitchen table doing homework, he asked accusingly, “Is Don doing his homework with his eyes?” And he laid his face on his Brailled worksheet and said, “Then I’m doing my homework with my eyes too!” He decided that someday he was going to go to school with his brother and then he would be able to read print because they didn’t teach Braille there.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">As Jamie has gotten older, some of his responses to his blindness have begun to be tinged with sadness. One day we read a little book called “Corky the Blind Seal,” about a seal in a zoo who lost his sight. The next day as he got off the school bus, he said, “I want to be a bus driver when I grow up!” My heart ached, and I just said, “I bet driving a school bus is fun, too.” But when we got in the house, he confessed. “I know I can’t be a bus driver. Blind people can’t drive, and I’m blind. I’m glad I’m blind, Mom. I just wish I could be blind like Corky the seal was blind, because he got to see first.” He asked if it was nice to be able to see, and I said that it was. <o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">We talked about how he could see what I see using his other senses, like when we went to the ocean he could feel the water, taste its saltiness, hear its waves, and smell it, too. He liked knowing that there were things that even people who were sighted actually couldn’t see, like the wind—that we had to hear it and feel it to know it was there just like he did.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">I’ve always wanted Jamie to feel good about himself. I haven’t wanted him to think that there is anything wrong with the way he is. I haven’t been able to bring myself to tell Jamie that, according to some people, there is something wrong with being blind. Maybe I’ll regret this someday, but I figure in time he’ll learn. I hope he will come to me with his questions then and that I’ll be able to answer them. To me, blindness is a difference, a source of sadness sometimes and inconvenience at others, but there’s nothing wrong with it.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Life is a journey of self-discovery. I want Jamie’s journey to bring self-love with the discovery of his many potentials and capabilities as well as his personal limitations. We all have to face certain limitations. It’s how we cope with them that really matters. So far, Jamie has always managed to find a silver lining for every one of his clouds, to compensate for each limitation with a special strength. Why just last week he said, “Mom, aren’t you glad I’m blind and have such smart fingers and can read Braille? You can’t read Braille with your fingers! You have to use your eyes.”</span></b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> <o:p></o:p></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">KENTUCKY ROUNDUP<o:p></o:p></span></i></b> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p> </p><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">NFB of Lexington continues in its usual forward motion!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The September Walk-a-Thon occurred in 2010 and displayed its greatest participation from the chapter and the community yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The chapter expects the annual event to become a fantastic fundraiser and awareness tool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The chapter had a unique opportunity to take advantage of a newly founded Lexington-Fayette County Public Library event in October that is also expected to become an annual affair.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Local Fayette County State and local representatives set up in the Library on October 19, 2010 to meet their public and discuss a number of issues important to the community in general.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pamela and a good number of the NFB Chapter members attended the event and had opportunity to share with the Director of the Library our concerns regarding inaccessibility to the blind of Fayette County to library services and provided information about the solutions to bridge the gap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Of course, Pamela also made the best of the “Meet the Blind” event and discussed the importance of and funding inadequacies of the KY NFB-NEWSLINE® newspaper reading service with State Senators and Representatives present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The event was well attended and well worth the while.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">NFB of Lexington had the distinct pleasure of having Mr. George Stokes, Envision America Representative, visit the monthly chapter meeting in November and provide his excellent demonstration of the Summit and ScriptTalk, bar code reading devices that open the door to accessible information and independence for the blind and visually impaired regarding home supplies and medications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>George provided lots of information regarding other print access devices that help all of us to more freely negotiate the world of print.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The chapter also joined with Independence Place, Inc. Staff and Consumers to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season in December despite the horrible winter weather.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2011 started with a bang and hasn’t let up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pamela has taken a new approach to monthly chapter meetings by including FOOD during the meetings which has brought fun and excitement to the meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Lexington has grown in membership in January and was found enjoying great pleasure at the February meeting from the new members’ chef’s delight – fried chicken and mashed potatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We are looking for still more membership growth and lots of delicious dishes throughout the year!<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Pamela and John had the distinct opportunity to join President Cathy Jackson in Daytona Beach at the International Speedway to witness HISTORY in the making as Mark Riccabono drove the 2011 Ford Escape for the “Rolex Blind Driver Challenge!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Together with approximately 400 NFB members from across the nation, the Kentucky group cheered Mark onward to an enormous step into the future for the blind and visually impaired!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>On the heels of this exhilarating experience, the group took the necessary issues to Capitol Hill in attempt to help U.S. Representatives understand the importance of taking strong positions on behalf of the blind and visually impaired, and in some cases, through items that bring access and independence which have been LAW for 20 years or longer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Our blind and visually impaired children need to be held to the highest standards of excellence in their education, all products, goods and services manufactured, bought and sold need to be accessible to and usable by the blind and visually impaired of America especially, and further demonstrate our skills and abilities through employment that will be enhanced through the Americans with Disabilities Business Opportunity Act.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We are privileged to represent the Nation’s blind and appreciate the opportunity to join in “changing what it means to be blind!”<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">For more information regarding NFB of Lexington, call Pamela Roark-Glisson, President, at (859) 948-3663 or e-mail her at <a href="mailto:Pam.glisson@insightbb.com"><font color="#003366">Pam.glisson@insightbb.com</font></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Murray Chapter has been busy as bees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The chapter celebrated its annual dinner in September and elected officers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The members traveled to Louisville for the State Convention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The month of December was a busy time as the chapter enjoyed Christmas dinner and a gift exchange.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The meal was sponsored and coordinated by Rickey Yates, nephew of member Sue Rudd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Members and friends enjoyed watching President Danny Perry work his way through multiple boxes to discover his Christmas gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Danny and Anetta Perry, along with Mike and Ashley Dixon rode in the Murray Christmas parade in a vehicle donated by the local business The Basket Case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The vehicle was decorated with a banner donated by K-Square Designs, LLC, with the Whozit on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The vehicle was also decorated in green garland which had sunglasses and candy canes adorning it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Members passed out candy canes to the audience as the parade went down the street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The chapter utilized this as an awareness event for the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">In January Mike, Jenny and Ashley Dixon took part in the Martin Luther King volunteer day as they washed windows, cleaned the yard and moved some items for a lady in the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This was also an awareness project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The chapter is having an auction in April to raise funds for the National Convention trip in July.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In May the chapter will be participating in the city-wide yard sale with a mini carnival including a duck pond, sucker tree, corn hole toss and bake sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The chapter is also very thankful for an organization called The Dixie Outlaws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This group will be putting on a lawn mower derby with the funds being donated to our chapter to help with convention expenses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Eight chapter members are making plans to attend the convention this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The group would also like to mention that Jennifer Hall is greatly missed, however, we understand she is getting a great education and wish her well while in Louisville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Stay tuned for more happenings from the Murray Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Things are sure happening here in Louisville!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We just wrapped up our 2011 Chili Supper and Auction, and even though our numbers were down we had a great event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Now we’re turning our sights to our April Luncheon which will be held on Saturday April 23, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We’re spicing it up by having the luncheon at Tumbleweed on the river and bringing in Mr. Ron Gardner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Mr. Gardner is the Affiliate President of Utah and a member of the National Affiliate Action team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Here in Louisville, we feel very fortunate to have the funds to bring in a well known, well respected Federationist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Mr. Gardner is going to assist me in motivating our chapter members, and we have a few other surprises up our sleeves!<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thinking “Out of the Box” is what we are doing in Louisville this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Our board decided to send a deligate to the 2011 National convention in Orlando.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sarah Williams who is a board member was the chosen one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is a great opportunity for Sarah and we know she’ll bring back knowledge and enthusiasm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We continue to add names to our Great Convention Giveaway drawing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Last summer the Greater Louisville board decided to entice people. For every NFBGL meeting or event you attend your name goes in a drawing for an all-expense paid trip to the 2011 NFB of Kentucky State Convention in Frankfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Our box runneth over with names; I need to get a bigger box!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The winner will be drawn at our April Luncheon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We have some exciting meetings and activities planned for this summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We hope you can join us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Our monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 2pm till 3:30pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You can always call our Talking Bulletin Board at, 502-495-7130 for all the up to date news. You can also find us on Twitter at, NFBGL.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Submitted by Nickie Pearl, President, NFB of Greater Louisville<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">On December 18, 2010, the NFB of Ashland celebrated Christmas with a potluck lunch at the home of Lora Felty. Michael and Kennetta Freholm provided a scrumptious smoked turkey and other chapter members provided yummy side dishes and dessert. Following lunch, members took part in the annual ornament exchange. An extra special surprise for the day came when Sandy and Christopher Adams stopped by for a bit. Sandy is a charter member of the NFB of Ashland and Christopher, her son, is legally blind. Christopher has suffered a year-long bout with leukemia and has undergone a bone marrow transplant. He is doing well; his hair is coming back in and it was wonderful to see him. We are all thankful that he is doing so well.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Plans were made to celebrate Louis Braille’s birthday in January with a presentation at the Flatwoods Public Library in Greenup County. However, due to the crazy weather in January, the event was postponed until February. So, on Thursday, February 10, Michael Freholm and Lora Felty, assisted by Michael’s daughter, Wesley, spoke with families at the Flatwoods library, sharing with them information about the NFB, Braille and how blind people do normal everyday things. A Braille storybook was read aloud, Braille alphabet cards were passed out and names were written in Braille. There were approximately 30 individuals in attendance and the group was interested and attentive. It always feels good to have a successful event.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><strong><em>STATE CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></em></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'"><o:p><font size="6"><strong><em> </em></strong></font></o:p></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><strong><em>Making Plans<o:p></o:p></em></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'"><o:p><font size="6"><strong><em> </em></strong></font></o:p></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong><em>By Cathy Jackson, President<o:p></o:p></em></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><strong><em>National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></em></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'"><o:p><strong><em><font size="6"> </font></em></strong></o:p></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><strong>The 64<sup>th</sup> annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky has been set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We will convene in Frankfort, KY at the Capitol Plaza Hotel beginning Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Room rates are $79.00 per room, per night, plus applicable taxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Calling the hotel directly at, 502-227-5100 no later than Friday, September 9 will guarantee you a room at our convention rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>When calling, you must specify that you are with the NFB of Kentucky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></strong></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">We have not held a convention in Frankfort since 2003.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Chapter President, Jerry Young, is rallying the troops and he has promised to make this a convention to remember.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">Now, if you would really like to plan ahead, our 65<sup>th</sup> annual convention will be held the weekend of September 28, 29 and 30, (guess where), Frankfort.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">THE COOK’S NOOK<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p> </o:p></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Potato Ham Bake<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Makes 6 servings<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2 cups cubed fully cooked ham<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">8 slices processed American cheese<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">½ cup frozen peas, thawed<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">In a greased 3-qt baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, ham, onion, cheese and soup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Repeat layers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are almost tender.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sprinkle with peas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Strawberry Shortcake Toss<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Makes 6 servings<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3 (1/2-inch) center slices King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2 tablespoons granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">½ teaspoon ground cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">¼ cup margarine, melted<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2-1/2 cups sliced strawberries<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3 cups non-dairy whipped topping<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Strawberries to garnish<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Blend sugar and cinnamon together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Brush both sides of bread lightly with margarine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Generously sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cut into 1-inch cubes.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">3.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Bake cubes on a baking sheet with a lip for 8-9 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring once.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Set aside to cool.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">4.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Toss together croutons and berries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Spread evenly into an 8 by 8 by 2-inch pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Spread whipped topping evenly to cover filling.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">5.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sprinkle top with cinnamon-sugar, if desired.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Demi Cond','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Demi Cond','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Chocopeanutbutterbanana Smoothie<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p> </o:p></span> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Makes 1 serving<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1 banana, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">½ cup skim milk<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2 tablespoons peanut butter<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2 tablespoons chocolate syrup<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; "><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book'"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Blend the banana, skim milk, peanut butter and chocolate syrup in a blender until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pour into a glass to serve.<o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; "><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THE END</span></b><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Demi Cond','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri"><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></b><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></font> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p></span> </p><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></span> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><o:p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></o:p></span> </div><div><br><br>It's a lot more satisfying to reach for the stars, even if you end up landing only on the moon.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><br> <span><The Kentucky Cardinal Winter 2011.doc></span>_______________________________________________<br>Nfbk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Nfbk@nfbnet.org">Nfbk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbk:<br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbk_nfbnet.org/cindy.smith8109%40insightbb.com</blockquote></div><br></div></body></html>