Redbone Publications

Po Box 152 Maiden, NC 28650

Issue 2 Volume 2 February, 2006

A newsletter geared to the families that work together to make this
world a better place.

2nd part of newsletter is geared to the writers of all ages, styles,
and whether you are published or just getting started. Welcome to
our home!



Inside of Redbone Publications:

Articles *NEW*
Craft Corner
Poem from the Heart
Recipes for Simple Living
Author Signing Bank
Reviews
Contest
Ads



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*Articles*

Teddy Bears to the Rescue….
as SIDS steals the love from another family.

No one expects their child to die before them especially
when they are so small and precious. Unfortunately life does throw
us a curve ball, such as SIDS. SIDS is the sudden death of an infant
under one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough
case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy,
examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history.
In a typical situation of SIDS parents go to check on their
supposedly sleeping infant, only to find him or her dead in their
beds. This is the worse tragedy parents can face, a tragedy which
leaves them a feeling of vulnerability that lasts throughout their
lives. Since medicine can not tell them why their baby died, they
blame themselves and often other innocent people. Their lives and
those around them are changed forever.
Not for Julie Lowe though. She was given strength by God on a cool
September day when she was told that her baby nephew had passed
away. He was taken by SIDS but rose to heaven on a white cloud to be
with Jesus. She felt that God was leading her to begin a project;
one that parent's of SID victims will never forget. Now she collects
teddy bears of all color, shapes and sizes and she delivers them to
the local hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory to be
donated to the parents and children in the ER. These bears are also
for the parents to take home and keep in memory of the little
precious one's when they pass away.
"Each time I donate I walk back out through the doors of the
hospital and I hate to say this, but I am sad. I am sad because
every bear collected is another infant gone, another family
mourning, and another baby who knew no sin. But then I realize that
this is the very reason I am donating these teddy bears; to help
them start the healing process," says Julie. "Sometimes in the life
we are challenged in the worst possible way. We must all use our
gifts that God gave us wisely. Even if it is a difficult thing to
do, we must remember that God doesn't put us through anything that
we can not handle."
If you would like to help Mrs. Lowe take this knowledge and help
these saddened parents then please gather and donate new and used
teddy bears and deliver them to the ER department of Catawba Valley
Medical Center or you can email Mrs. Lowe at jjl308@...
and she will be glad to give you more information on her project and
how to donate and rescue. If you plan on donating any Teddy Bears
you must remember that they need to be CLEAN and WASHED if they are
used and have been in a cigarette smoke environment. Please find it
in your hearts to help the Teddy Bears rescue un-expecting parents
of SIDS.
If you an expecting parent or a new parents and have questions about
SIDS, please contact the American SIDS Institute or you can use the
following suggestions.
*Avoid exposing the infant to tobacco smoke. Don't have your infant
in the same house or car with someone who is smoking. The greater
the exposure to tobacco smoke, the greater the risk of SIDS.
*Place infants to sleep on their backs, even though infants may
sleep more soundly on their stomachs. Infants who sleep on their
stomachs and sides have a higher rate of SIDS than infants who sleep
on their backs.
*Place infants to sleep in a baby bed with a firm mattress. There
should be nothing in the bed but the baby - no covering, no pillows,
no bumper pads and no toys. Soft mattresses and heavy covering are
associated with the risk for SIDS.
*Consider using home monitoring systems (apnea/bradycardia monitors)
in an attempt to prevent sudden death in high-risk infants. Discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of home monitoring with the baby's
doctor before making your choice. Many communities have specialized
programs for the clinical management of babies at high risk for
SIDS. For information about the availability of such programs in
your area, ask your baby's doctor or contact the American SIDS
Institute.
Written by:
Kathy Erwood


OUR DAILY BREAD……..
SERVING THE CATAWBA VALLEY

Our Daily Bread was founded in November 2005 by Jim and Liqiu
Taylor. The Taylor's began Our Daily Bread basically because of the
numerous stories they are hearing about various local agencies.
These agencies require people who need help to meet various
guidelines and requirements. Jim says, "To us, that seems not only
selfish, but also ludicrous. I mean, Hello!! What is wrong with this
picture here? If you all of a sudden fell down on your luck, lost
your job and are about to lose your home because you need the money
you have to feed your kids, do you really think that you would have
the time and much less the money to drive all over town to the
various agencies (especially with the way the extreme gas prices are
rising) and then you would have to spend virtually the entire day
just to get called for your interview and even that's not a
guarantee that you will qualify for their help."
Everyday thousands of Americans go hungry due to various
reasons and situations. But while Jim was in China, he noticed that
with the millions of people that he saw throughout the city, he
hardly ever saw anyone begging on the street. When he asked his wife
how could this be? She replied, "The Chinese people are very proud
individuals and to them it is (all) their duty to look after their
neighbors and if someone is spotted as needing food or clothing
there will be someone close by to pick them up to get whatever it is
that they need." So after returning to the States the couple decided
to try and do their part in hopes of not only setting an example in
their community but to also make a difference in someone else's
life.
Since November of 2005 they have donated over 4 tons of
food, 5 tons of clothing, 1 ton of bedding including a tractor
trailer load of mattresses and box springs and around 1 ton of small
appliances to the Catawba Valley Community. Jim mentions, "Since we
began we have had well over 4,000 people come by and received or
they have called us. We have delivered various items that are needed
to these people when gas donations are possible. Can you imagine
just how much more we could do and help if we had the entire
communities support? But because of the lack of support there has
been many times that we have had to sadly turn folks away simply
because we do not have it here to give."
I asked Mr. Taylor, "What group of people are you helping?"
and his reply was very fair. They don't think of people as a group
because it tends to lead to stereo-types which is unfair. But they
do however extend their hands out first to those who are: Single
parents, Elderly, Battered Men and Women, Runaway and abused
Children, The Handicap and then of course those who are just on a
very limited budget. But no matter who they are, Our Daily Bread
well strive hard to keep the thoughts of how the good Lord would
handle these things. As he once said, "Hungry? Come, sit at my table
and I will feed you. Naked? Come and I will clothe you. Weary? Come
and rest with me a while." By keepings these things in mind we feel
that if we just follow those examples, we can't go wrong.
The services that Our Daily Bread provides all depends on
the funds in hand as well as how much we are able to take in and
store for the needy. As in the past and hopefully in the future we
will be able to give out: Baked Goods, (Breads, Cakes, Snacks, etc)
Canned Goods, Non-Perishables, Clothing, Appliances, Bedding, Gas
Cards and with the help of our neighbors, Automobiles. Everything we
get and donate is 100% free. If it is donated to us then we will
pass it on to those in need and not ask a single penny for it. Our
Daily Bread is not (yet) a non-profit organization or a true
charity, since they have never applied for charity status. Jim's
quote on this is, "The cost of just filing the forms to be a charity
cost well over $600.00 and that's way beyond our means at this
point, but after learning about the Good Samaritan Act of 1996, it
allows us to be able to donate various items as long as those who
are accepting these items understands that they were donated to us
and in turn we are donating it to them "WITHOUT CHARGE"." They go
to great lengths to make sure that every donated food item is not
damaged, spoiled or have never been tampered with. All clothing is
carefully inspected to make sure it is free from harmful chemicals,
stains, rips or tares and then they wash, dry and fold each one
before letting them go back out the door. When it comes to
appliances they make sure that the person who is receiving them
understands that its condition is not known and that it is "AS IS".
The Gas cards are purchased by whatever funds the community has
decided to donate to them and then those cards are given out to
those in need.
As times are hard for everyone we must remember that if we
all give back to the community, our landfills would be less busy.
Upon asking Jim about donating or volunteering, he said, "Anyone can
donate to Our Daily Bread. Individuals, Churches, local Companies,
it doesn't matter because it is about ALL OF US doing OUR part to
help out OUR fellow neighbors." All donations will be accepted as
long as it is in good shape. Unopened food items, canned goods,
clothing, pampers, linens, building supplies that are still in good
and reusable conditions (which will go to Habitat for Humanity),
operational appliances, tools and computers. You name it, if it can
go to someone to help better themselves then they will take it,
inspect it, and then donate it back out to the community. Space, at
this time, is very limited though, so if you are willing to donate a
small store front or even a warehouse space in which to house all
the donated items, please call ASAP. You can call Jim and Liqui
Taylor at (828) 695-8858 or drop them an email at
jtaylor69_9@.... To learn more about Our Daily Bread you can
visit their website at
http://webpages.charter.net/jtaylo699/ourdailybread.
Our Daily Bread's motto is based on a very old Chinese culture
where, if you have extra give it freely. If you know of a resource
to fill your neighbors need then utilize it and assist your neighbor
so that they too may have a happy life.
Written By:
Kathy Erwood


*Craft Corner*

Since its February, the month of LOVE & Valentine's Day, I thought
I would use that as my theme for the crafts this month.
I would probably rate these crafts about a 1 or 2, depending on your
location.

Valentine Magnets
You will need some of the following items:
a pair of scissors
some craft glue
sheets of foam (red, pink & white color)
number just depends on how many you want to make
circle magnets or a roll
red & pink votive candles
some white lace & ribbon

The first project is to make heart magnets. You do this by cutting
heart shapes in the foam. Be sure to make different sizes so you can
glue them on top of one another to give depth & character to each
one. Once you get your hearts cut out, place them you want them, for
example, red heart, pink heart & top with white heart, & glue them
together. Once they dry, glue your magnet on the back. Now you can
give them out to family & friends.

The second project is:
Valentine's cards
I didn't put the supplies in the beginning because this is kind of a
give me. Whatever paper supplies you have around the house, cut them
& make someone special a card. It does not have to be the love of
your life; it can be a grandparent, a friend or your neighbor next
door. Just have fun.

*Poem from the Heart*

Valentines

Valentines is Amore'
A special day set aside to show how you feel about the person you
love.
A special gift.
A bouquet of flowers.
A diamond ring.
Yes, I dream big.
No one can take your dreams away from you and Valentines day is a
day to dream.
So give that that special person a gift to remember for the rest of
their lives.
And hopefully they will return the special love back by giving you
something out of the ordinary.
Valentines is Amore'

By
Linda Scruggs
2006


*Recipes for Simple Living*
By: Linda Scruggs

Cheese Cake Cups

16 vanilla wafer cookies
2 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla


350 degrees
Line muffin pans with cupcake papers. Place one wafer cookie in
bottom of each cupcake paper. In bowl mix together cream cheese,
and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Pour over wafers
in cupcake papers. Bake 15 minutes until golden and set.

Cherry Cheese Pie

1 (9 in.) graham cracker crust
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21 oz) cherry pie filling

In med. mixing bowl beat together softened creamed cheese and sugar
until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping and blend until
mixture is smooth. Spread into graham cracker crust and spoon pie
filling over top.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours before serving.

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*Author Signing Bank*

Local Publish America authors will unite at the Barns & Noble Book
store in Hickory, NC in the last part of March.
Look in the next issue to see who and when the book signing will be.



Are you excited? I am.
Kathy Erwood
Phyllis Benton
Diane Sue Johnson

3 wonderful authors unite in book signing. Publish America authors
will have a book signing at the Barns & Noble store in Hickory, NC
on March 25th, 2006 at 2:00pm. Hope to see you there!

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Are you an author of published works and are ready to do book
signings? Then we want to hear from you. We want to know when and
where you are having your book signings so we can show up to buy and
root you on!

Also we are taking up book markers, cards, etc… from those authors
who would like to share with others and get free publicity all in
the same process. All we ask is that you help pass out other author
items in the same manner. If you would like to contribute to the
author bank send your items to the address below and they will be
distributed to those having signings or special events.
blondauthor@... put Book Signings in the subject line.


*Reviews*

No new reviews this month* Check back with us next week!

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I am looking for someone to write reviews for this publication. It
could be movie, music, or book reviews; whatever needs to be
reviewed at that time. Sorry, but this will be a non-paying position
until further notice, but I do need someone with experience in
writing reviews.

Do you need a review done?
Contact me at blondauthor@... with Need a Review in the
subject line.


*Contest*

No contest this month

*Ads*

Business ads: $5.00 each issue

Author Book Ads: $2.50 each issue (trying to help my fellow authors)

If interested in placing an ad with us or if you have any questions:
Email Kathy at blondauthor@... with Ads in the subject line.

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*Book Ads*

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Andy LoStone Adventures in Kill Devil Hills©2004
by: Kathy Erwood published by PublishAmerica

Stepping Stones of War©2005
by: Kathy Erwood published by PublishAmerica

Available through any on-line book stores and due to be in stores
January 1st, 2006

The Mesner House©2005 by: Kathy Erwood published by Lulu.com

Available on-line: http://www.lulu.com/content/162326

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