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On September 7 & 8 in 1921, on the beaches of Atlantic City, no one could have imagined that a beauty pageant by the sea would become a spirited American tradition that would still be relevant and thriving 90 years later!
With pride and dedication, we mark our 90th birthday and salute a great American symbol so rich in history with ideals and true values. These ideals have become timeless and still continue to inspire young women across America to be the very best.
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan, one of the youngest Miss Americas ever crowned, continues the legacy and helped to mark this special birthday this week in the city in which she was crowned, Las Vegas! Teresa was presented the key to the City of Las Vegas, by the Honorable Mayor Carolyn Goodman. The day was also filled with school visits to continue to support and strengthen our mission of promoting education - the cornerstone to our great tradition. A special thanks to our Miss America Board members, Gloria Fine and Sue Lowden for helping mark this occasion in Las Vegas!
We celebrate all of our Miss Americas this week and their incredible legacies, as we mark this milestone in our organization’s history.
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She's out on some major highway right now, cycling her tail end off for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! She's trying to raise $100,000 over the next 20ish days so make sure you donate to this great cause TODAY! Click HERE to make a contribution.
Here are some photos from Monday, the day she kicked-off the Miss Ohio Bike Tour in Columbus. I was so honored to be a part of the first stretch of her 850+ mile tour. We rode with Hans, who was a huge help and made us feel "safe," and Sue Swinehart! I was nervous about riding but it was so much fun. I'm sure, at this point, Ellen wouldn't call it fun but I know she's driven and passionate about this cause. I look forward to riding with her again in a couple weeks, as she completes the tour!
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I haven't been training so this should be interesting. I work out and can run a decent stretch, but biking is a whole different story. And I know our Miss Ohio has been diligent about preparing for the bike tour, so hopefully I can keep up. It will also be amusing because the bike I'm riding is not mine...so wish me luck! Wish US luck!
Bike Tour on Facebook
Official Bike Tour website
Donate TODAY
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We held a yard sale this weekend...and I'll never do it again! It's SO much work. Too much work for the outcome. Salvation Army is getting a nice donation this week!
There are a few items I really want to sell/need to sell. Suits never go out of fashion...for pageant contestants! These suits are perfect for fall/winter appearances and were only ever worn a few times each. The white one I even wore at Miss America! Oh...and they no longer fit me!
The Jessica Simpson hair extensions were a mistake. A friend of mine helped me purchase them and they ended up being blonde on the ends! She said "Just dye your hair to match." Are you kidding?!
Here are the BRAND NEW hair extensions...on craigslist.
Express suit...on craigslist or on Facebook.
Blessings for a good week!
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Steve and I try to go to the Ohio State Fair every year! He likes the 4-H building, I like the horses. He likes the nature area, I like the "flea markets." We both like the food. The entertainment is pretty good, too. We spent 4 hours at the fair before finally sitting down to watch the "Miss Ohio Veterans Road Show" where Miss Ohio, Ellen Bryan, was hosting and singing. Here are some pics:
We attended a family wedding the other weekend. My uncle, who happens to be SEVEN years younger than me, tied the knot! I also started planning my sister-in-laws bridal shower. Oh, and I got a promotion at work. So that's fun! I will be at liberty to share more about my promotion next week.
Miss Ohio is in Orlando cheering on Ohio's Outstanding Teen, Kelsey Barrett! I hope to bike with Ellen on her bike tour, for Children's Miracle Network, in a couple of weeks. I have a bike that was handed down to me by Steve's grandmother. It's a very old bike, easily 20+ years old. Does anyone out there have a road bike I could borrow for one day this month? If so, please email me at missoh07@yahoo.com.
Have a blessed week.
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I was jealous this past weekend when CrystalJoFoto shot their second wedding and I couldn't be a part of it, because we were traveling back to hot and sticky O.H.I.O. Pictures from our first wedding are up and ready to view: CJFoto Blog
Here are some shots I snapped:
We were counting down the days to our vacation, a much needed vacation for myself and Steve! Seven days in the Gulf of Mexico...yes, please! We made a ten hour trip on day one to Atlanta where we stayed with my God parents. They are such wonderful people. They opened up their home to us and cooked a nice meal...it had been since our wedding when we last saw them, so it really was great. Then we made the last nine hours down to LBK! We are all ready booked for next year! Can't wait! Here are some photos of our trip:
Can you see the bee?
Dinner with grandparents & friends at the Oyster Bar. (I don't know why Al is giving the #1 sign? The wine, maybe?)
You can't tell in this shot, but there was a double rainbow! (Nice photo Steve.)
We are all set for the second annual Camp Sharp for Girls day this Saturday! We have fifteen girls registered, praying they all arrive. We are able to provide transportation for the girls this year, we hope this will ensure that they'll be there with us. Last year we had eleven girls signed up but not all showed. It's free to the girls who attend, and we think that because there was no obligation, they didn't have to spend any money, that on camp day they thought "eh" and maybe decided not to go.
We are still looking for donations for Camp Sharp. We are in the process of filing for our 501(c)3 non-profit status. Please email campsharp@yahoo.com if you or someone you know is able to contribute! Keep us in your prayers! Will share photos of CS next week.
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Pardon my blogger absence. I've been preoccupied enjoying life! Hope you all are enjoying your summers!
God's mercy is new every day, because it is needed daily.
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