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Ruth Carter -- Iron Woman
by Lela Jahn 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

Ruth and I were tied at the hip for the 3 years in the late 60's when I was the director of the 5th City Preschool and she was my right and left hand. She and I climbed many mountains together -- attending a national preschool workshop because the curriculum received a National 1st place award from the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), receiving teaching machines from IBM for the 4 year olds which got our picture in the newspaper because of the audacity of believing machines could teach, making really cool uniforms for all the teachers, designing the new preschool building on 5th Avenue with Sheldon Hill --- the list goes on and on. Yet there were also many valleys where Ruth never flinched, never complained. She stood firm in her belief that the 5th City Preschool was a demonstration to the world of the importance of providing all children from 4 months on up with a positive self-image. In turn, Ruth Carter, became my mentor, my symbol, of the Iron Woman standing in the desert with arms out stretched knowing that the desert could become the promised land. And it did because she lived --- and still does in the lives of all she touched. Lela Jahn

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Re: [Dialogue] Ruth Carter -- Iron Woman
by LAURELCG＠aol.com 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Ann, Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. It is a privilege to have known Ruth Carter. Jann McGuire In a message dated 7/31/2013 4:48:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, gwensinger(a)aol.com writes: Ms. Carter was such an enthusiastic educator and a wonderful role model for me throughout my life. In May, 2010, George, Jordan and I went to 5th City to visit the 5th City PreSchooling Institute and Ruth Carter. Ruth, although retired, was as energetic as ever and we had a wonderful time reminiscing about the days we spent together in 5th City and the current struggles of maintaining quality services in communities - be it on the Westside of Chicago or New York City. We posed for pictures at the Iron Man statue and she was so proud to introduce us to her grandson. Ruth has a special place in my heart and I was so blessed to have known her. Ann Ensinger

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Funeral: Ruth Carter (correction)
by Terry Bergdall 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

The funeral is on the ninth of August (not the 2nd as I mistakenly thought). Correct info: Ruth's funeral will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the People's Church of the Harvest, 3570 W. 5th Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624. The Wake will begin at 10:00am followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am. Repass will take place at the 5th City Community Center, 3350 W. Jackson after the Service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 5th City Preschool. Cheques can be sent directly to the preschool at 3411 W 5th Ave, Chicago, IL 60624. Alternatively, the donation button on the www.ica-usa.org website is a mechanism for using credit cards or PayPal. Simply indicate this is in memory of Ruth and all money received will be forwarded to the Preschool. Terry Bergdall

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"Journey Reflection" July 2013 Top-viewed Blogs
by Lynda Cock 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Dear colleagues, Following are the top-viewed blog posts during <blocked::http://rejourney.blogspot.com/2013/07/journey-reflection-blog-revi ew-july-2013.html> July 2013. You will notice a new (temporary) blog format with an easier-to-use "comment" slot. As always, we appreciate your quote suggestions, comments, and sharing blog posts with others. A good August to all, Lynda and John >Blog: "Journey Reflection" at 4 links ... Google: <http://www.rejourney.blogspot.com/> www.reJourney.blogspot.com Google Plus: <https://plus.google.com/u/0/114307312715975337692/posts> Journey Reflection/Google Plus Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/transcribebooks> https://www.facebook.com/transcribebooks Twitter: <https://twitter.com/transcribebooks> https://twitter.com/transcribebooks >Web Page: <http://www.transcribebooks.com/> www.transcribebooks.com >Books: <https://www.amazon.com/author/johnpcock> https://www.amazon.com/author/johnpcock

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Funeral: Ruth Carter
by Terry Bergdall 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Ruth's funeral will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013, at the People's Church of the Harvest, 3570 W. 5th Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624. The Wake will begin at 10:00am followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am. Repass will take place at the 5th City Community Center, 3350 W. Jackson after the Service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 5th City Preschool. Cheques can be sent directly to the preschool at 3411 W 5th Ave, Chicago, IL 60624. Alternatively, the donation button on the www.ica-usa.org website is a mechanism for using credit cards or PayPal. Simply indicate this is in memory of Ruth and all money received will be forwarded to the Preschool. Terry Bergdall

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Re: [Dialogue] Ruth Carter -- Iron Woman
by ALICE M BAUMBACH 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Lovely witness to Ruth's spirit. Thank you! Alice Baumbach Lela Jahn <lelajahn(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > >Ruth and I were tied at the hip for the 3 years in the late >60's when I was the director of the 5th City Preschool and she was my right and >left hand. She and I climbed many mountains together -- attending a national >preschool workshop because the curriculum received a National 1st place award from >the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), receiving teaching machines from IBM >for the 4 year olds which got our picture in the newspaper because of the >audacity of believing machines could teach, making really cool uniforms for all >the teachers, designing the new preschool building on 5th Avenue with Sheldon >Hill --- the list goes on and on. Yet there >were also many valleys where Ruth never flinched, never complained. She stood >firm in her belief that the 5th City Preschool was a demonstration to the world >of the importance of providing all >children from 4 months on up with a positive self-image. In turn, Ruth Carter, >became my mentor, my symbol, of the Iron Woman standing in the desert with arms >out stretched knowing that the desert could become the promised land. And it did because >she lived --- and still does in the lives of all she touched. > > Lela Jahn > > > >_______________________________________________ >Dialogue mailing list >Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net >http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net

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Re: [Dialogue] Grandson Nolan: 3rd in USA Jr Olympics 1500m Final (15-16 yrs)
by ALICE M BAUMBACH 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Congratulations! You have a right to be proud! Alice Lynda Cock <llc860(a)triad.rr.com> wrote: > >Lynda and John are not too proud that grandson Nolan (Jeremiah's 15 year-old >in white head band) came in 3rd in the USA National Jr. Olympics today at >Greensboro, NC, A&T University track/field stadium. > >About 4 minute race: >http://www.runnerspace.com/video.php?video_id=98441#ooid=J1eDdwZDoOz1ERnWRSy >Mae0jeXjVidyY > > >Photo attached of proud sister Kaitlyn (rising senior in HS) with triumphant >Nolan (rising sophomore) > >_______________________________________________ >Dialogue mailing list >Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net >http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net

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Grandson Nolan: 3rd in USA Jr Olympics 1500m Final (15-16 yrs)
by Lynda Cock 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Lynda and John are not too proud that grandson Nolan (Jeremiah's 15 year-old in white head band) came in 3rd in the USA National Jr. Olympics today at Greensboro, NC, A&T University track/field stadium. About 4 minute race: http://www.runnerspace.com/video.php?video_id=98441#ooid=J1eDdwZDoOz1ERnWRSy Mae0jeXjVidyY Photo attached of proud sister Kaitlyn (rising senior in HS) with triumphant Nolan (rising sophomore)

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Re: [Dialogue] Grandson Nolan: 3rd in USA Jr Olympics 1500m Final (15-16 yrs)
by David Walters 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

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Completed Life of Ruth Carter
by Terry Bergdall 28 Jul '13

28 Jul '13

Pat Turner, the current Director the Fifth City Preschool, informed preschool Board Members this morning that Ms Carter was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening and died earlier today. I will pass on more information as soon as it is available. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall

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