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Send us a textIn this episode of The Autoimmune RESET podcast, we explore how gluten impacts brain health, particularly for those with autoimmune diseases. VJ explains leaky brain syndrome, a condition where inflammation weakens the blood-brain barrier, allowing harmful molecules to affect the brain. VJ also discusses gluten's potential to trigger cross-reactivity with the cerebellum, leading to neurological symptoms such as poor coordination, brain fog, and dizziness.Additionally, the episode clarifies the differences between coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), highlighting how each condition uniquely affects the brain. We cover what it means to be "glutened" and the resulting physical, neurological, and emotional symptoms. Finally, we offer actionable steps for managing gluten sensitivity, improving mental health, and supporting overall brain health through diet and lifestyle adjustments.Perfect for anyone curious about how gluten could be affecting their brain or looking to better understand the connection between diet, autoimmune health, and mental well-being.You can learn about the testing packages I offer at The Autoimmunity Nutritionist here.You can read my article "Should You Be Going Against The Grain?"Want to join my new program, The Inflammation Reset, designed to help you tackle inflammation at its source and reclaim your health? You can learn more here.If you are ready for change, download your free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here so you can get started.Or, if you prefer working together 1-2-1 or would like to explore functional testing, you can find all my services here. Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.
The National Celiac Association has two upcoming webinars for the gluten free community: Ask the Experts Live! Coffee Talk with a GastroenterologistJan 23, 2025 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)Don't miss this opportunity to get your burning gut health questions answered by Dr. David Limauro, MD, FACG. In this relaxed and informative setting, Dr. Limauro will share his expert opinions and "real-world" expertise on a range of topics relevant to our celiac and NCGS community.This interactive session will provide direct answers to your digestive questions in a live format. No question is too small or too big so register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WUzgBtpBSDqINBm-L6YEzg#/registrationROCK Roundtable Parent/Caregiver Virtual Meeting: Highlighting camps!Jan 27, 2025 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)Think summer is too far away? Think again! Most summer camps book early so join NCA staff, Stacey Juhnke and Carla Carter, OTR/L to explore how to decide on the best summer options for your child or teen. Discussion will be open to other topics during the hour to allow you the chance to connect with other caregivers and answering your general questions.Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ywkkwnraSZ6Ldxn0AfmjPQ#/registration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode Jake looks at amendments to NCGS 20-179.3 which allows a person convicted of a level 2 DWI to apply for a limited driving privilege if certain conditions are met. Given that the biggest consequence that many people charged with DWI face is a loss of driver's license and driving privileges, this episode has huge implications for the DWI practitioner. Highlights: · Discover the requirements under 20-179.3 that a level 2 DWI offender must meet in order to request an LDP. · Learn why the number of interlock violations sent to the DMV and subsequent hearings is about to skyrocket. · Uncover the new process for drivers facing an ignition interlock violation in the final 90 days of their privilege. · Determine which convictions under 20-141.4 will now require an ignition interlock upon license restoration.
November 12, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by Minister Rosetta Badgett, a Police Department Chaplain and Pastor ofJerusalem United Holy Church, 633 Prince-Williams Street, Reidsville.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of the October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of the October 22, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.(C) Approval of Closure of Senior Center Capital Project (Capital Project OrdinanceAmendment) and Residual Transfer to Parks & Recreation (Budget Ordinance Amendment).(D) Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Bonuses.- End of Consent Agenda -5. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 9, Health and Sanitation, Article II, Nuisances,Section 9-20 and 9-22, of the City's Code of Ordinances. (Enclosure #1) - JasonHardin, Planning and Community Development Director- End of Public Hearings -6. Parks & Recreation:(A) Consideration of Additional Improvements at Lake Reidsville. (Enclosure #2) - ChrisPhillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director, and Josh Beck,Public Works Director7. Other Items:(A) Consideration of Adoption of State Holiday Schedule for 2025. (Enclosure #3) - SummerMoore, City Manager8. Boards & Commissions:(A) November Appointments. (Enclosure #4)9. Public Comments.10. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of November. (Enclosure #5)11. Council Members' Reports.12. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.13. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.14. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to discuss land acquisition pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5).15. Adjourn.
Send a one-way text message. Ask a Question or message me your feedback. Be sure to leave your name too if you'd like a shoutout on the Podcast.What happens when your symptoms scream celiac disease, but your test results come back negative? In today's episode I'm chatting about non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) through the lens of personal stories, including my own celiac diagnosis and my son's journey with NCGS. Explore the complexities of living with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, especially in children who endure symptoms just as severe as celiac disease itself. I share about our experiences with both public and private gastroenterologists, and how they ultimately led to my son's diagnosis. We'll tackle the misconception that gluten can occasionally be consumed with NCGS and argue for a more serious and diligent approach to its management. Previous Episode Mentioned:Ep. 106 How to Get a Celiac Disease DiagnosisFind out how Ultimate Celiac System can support your Celiac journey here https://belindawhelantraining.com/ultimate-celiac-systemWish you could get gluten free meals on the table fast that the whole family will love? Check out Meal Plans Made Easyhttps://belindawhelantraining.com/gluten-free-meal-plans-made-easyJoin my free community and grab your copy of 11 Mistakes People Make Living Gluten Free here https://www.belindawhelan.myflodesk.com/11mistakesCheck out my Daily Health Tracker herehttps://www.belindawhelan.com/dailyhealthtrackerAnd I would love to connect with you on Instagram thehealthyceliac To help more people find the show and share your appreciation of the Podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review. Thank you!Music Credit bensound.com
To register for our FREE Glutenology (TM) Masterclass, go HERE: https://glutenology.net/registerGluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and other grains is a common component of the Western diet. Gluten exposure can cause serious health issues for those with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), or a wheat allergy. Purposeful or accidental ingestion of gluten by these individuals can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort, to severe inflammation throughout the body.On this episode of Dr. Osborne's Zone, we will explore these practical steps:- Flush gluten out of your system- Dietary recommendations to aid recovery- Lifestyle choices and supplements to support healing- How to prevent future exposureFor our blog article visit:https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/how-to-detox-from-gluten-fast/Supplements mentioned in this video:Detox C - http://glutenfreesociety.org/DetoxCPowderMycoBinder+ - https://glutenfreesociety.org/MycoBinderGluten Shield - http://glutenfreesociety.org/GlutenShieldGI Soothe - http://glutenfreesociety.org/GISootheBiotic Defense - http://glutenfreesociety.org/BioticDefenseOther videos to watch:How Long Does It Take Gluten To Leave Your System? - https://youtube.com/live/jnlZaMzZaSkWater Filtration - https://youtube.com/live/rFh8dDs1OmoThe Power of Fasting - https://youtube.com/live/kZyU-j7fQroThe Importance of Sleep - https://youtu.be/MVwLJeKVNxYTo connect with Dr. Osborne visit:On the web: https://drpeterosborne.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorPeterOsborne/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/docosborne/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drosborneTwitter: https://twitter.com/glutenologyRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3908832Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-osbornes-zone/id1706389688?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Zdf07GgpRAVwlSsYvirXTAmazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/20d71b2e-3554-4569-9d5b-4259785cdc94Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTkwNjcwNC9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/119388846*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Peter Osborne is one of the most sought after alternative and nutritional experts in the world. A Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, and a doctor of pastoral science, Dr. Osborne is one of the world's leading authorities on gluten, nutrition, and natural health. He is the founder GlutenFreeSociety.org, one of the world's largest informational sites on gluten sensitivity. In addition, he is the author of the best selling book, No Grain No Pain, published by Touchstone (Simon & Schuster). His work has been featured by PBS, Netflix, Amazon, Fox, and many other nationally recognized outlets. For more information, visit us at https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/ or call 281-903-7527
Send a one-way text message. Ask a Question or message me your feedback. Be sure to leave your name too if you'd like a shoutout on the Podcast.Is the gluten challenge worth the risk? This week's episode tackles burning listener questions about living gluten free and managing celiac disease. I share my own trials with reintroducing gluten and offer advice to a listener, who's torn about undergoing a gluten challenge for a celiac diagnosis. This segment aims to guide those grappling with similar health concerns and diagnostic dilemmas, especially when symptoms are severe.I also discuss gluten free inclusivity for kids in educational settings. From homemade gluten free Play-Doh to cost-effective arts and crafts, I share practical tips that guarantee every child can participate in imaginative play. Plus, I chat about the often-overlooked issue of gluten in beer and its inflammatory effects. Despite the allure of a cold brew, strict avoidance is crucial for those with celiac disease and NCGS.Article Mentioned in this episodehttps://www.belindawhelan.com/post/kid-safe-gluten-free-arts-and-crafts-activitiesFind out how Ultimate Celiac System can support your Celiac journey here https://belindawhelantraining.com/ultimate-celiac-systemWish you could get gluten free meals on the table fast that the whole family will love? Check out Meal Plans Made Easyhttps://belindawhelantraining.com/gluten-free-meal-plans-made-easyJoin my free community and grab your copy of 11 Mistakes People Make Living Gluten Free here https://www.belindawhelan.myflodesk.com/11mistakesCheck out my Daily Health Tracker hereHEALTH TRACKER | The Healthy Celiac (belindawhelan.com)And I would love to connect with you on Instagram thehealthyceliac If you have a spare moment, please pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review. Thank you! Music Credit bensound.com
September 25, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Elections MeetingAGENDA1. Welcome / Call to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Invocation – Dr. Curt DeanLawndale Baptist Church, Greensboro4. Approval of Agenda5. Approval of Board Minutesa. August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes6. Public Comments7. Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT) Approval8. 2024 General Election Precinct Officials Appointmentsa. Precinct Officials9. Buffer Zones & Electioneering Areas Approval10. Director's Updatesa. 2024 General Election Information11. Closed SessionTo prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)).12. Adjournment###
August 13, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by Dr. Lance Cole, Pastor of First Baptist Church, 409 South Main Street, Reidsville.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of An Amendment to The Employment Agreement With the City Manager.- End of Consent Agenda -5. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of a Conditional Rezoning Request for an undeveloped property located off Reid School Road, Rockingham County PIN #799410259246, with a current zoning designation of Residential S-12 (RS-12) to Traditional Neighborhood (TN). The applicant and property owner is Reidsville Bowman, LLC. (Docket No. CZ 2024-02) (Enclosure #1) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director- End of Public Hearings -6. Presentations:(A) Approval of Resolution Supporting the Rockingham County Outdoor Recreation Master Plan (Enclosure #2) - Anna Wheeler with Dan River Basin Association and Lindsey Pegg with Rockingham County7. Budgetary Items:(A) Consideration of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 1 for $24,500 to repair the wood beams at Market Square. (Enclosure #3) - Montana Brown, Marketing & Economic Development Director8. Projects:(A) Consideration of Resolution Accepting Funding, Corresponding Capital Project Ordinance Amendment and Awarding of Professional Services Agreement to Davis-Martin-Powell for Piedmont Street & Annie Penn Outfall Rehabilitation Project. (Enclosure #4) - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director and Josh Beck, Public Works Director(B) Consideration of Resolution to Apply for a State Loan for the Water Treatment Plant's Whole Plant Generator Project. (Enclosure #5) - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director9. Public Comments.10. Board & Commission Appointments:(A) August Appointments. (Enclosure #6)11. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of August. (Enclosure #7)12. Council Members' Reports.13. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.14. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.15. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to discuss a legal matter pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3).16. Adjourn.###
August 5, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. PRESENTATION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerResolution honoring the life and service of William Leonard "W.L." Pryor, Jr. Former County Commissioner and distinguished community leader who passed away on July 7, 2024.5. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerResolution commending the First Responders for their heroic actions on May 21, 2024.6. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 5, 2024 AGENDA7. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director1. Public Health received a grant from Community Care of NC in the amount of $13,365 to be used for the implementation of the new clinical software system Athena Health. Grant funds were received in fiscal year 2024 on June 25, 2024. Appropriate $13,365 for the grant dollars received in FY 24 for Public Health to use in the implementation of the Athena Health software system.2. Increase Youth Services budget $120 for program fee revenue earned and unspent in FY 24. This revenue will be used to support the Youth Services program(s) in FY25.3. Amend the FY 24-25 budget $11,137 for the new software subscription Frontline Public Safety Solutions that meets the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.4. Appropriate $330,000 of fund balance to Rockingham County Schools for onetime funding for 2 Assistant Principals and 2 Guidance Counselors for 2024-2025 school year approved on the July 15,2024 meeting.B) Captain Jennifer Brown and Captain Windell BrownRequest to use Jail Canteen Funds to purchase (I) CardioCare ECG/EKG unit for the Detention Facility to be used by medical staff as needed for inmates/subjects experiencing medical issues. This purchase includes power cable. patient cable, electrodes, chart paper, operation manual and ECG/EKG cart (shipping charge also). This use of the Jail Canteen Funds would be for the health and welfare of the current inmate population as well as future inmates. Unit cost = $1463; cart cost = $460: shipping =$100.C) Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator1. Consider Order directing the Tax Collector to collect taxes charged in the Tax Records and Receipts 2023-2024.2. Annual settlement of Tax Collector pursuant to NCGS 105-373 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.3. Request the approval of all refunds for July 3, 2024 to July 16.2024.D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorAccounting reports of billing and collections activity for June 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS office.E) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular meeting minutesF) Hiram Marziano, Community Development DirectorAppointment of Mr. Dwayne Rakestraw of Madison as an alternate member of the Rockingham County Planning Board & Board of Adjustments. His term expiration would be August 4,2027.G) Lance Metzler, County Manager1. Consideration of the Policy for Local Option Sales Tax Restricted for School Capital Outlay or dedicated to Community College Workforce Initiatives.2. Consider adoption of a Resolution to concur with a request by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Division of Highways for addition of Allegra Trace (0.22 miles) and Tyburn Trace (0.43 miles). in the Wellington AKS Bevill Lakes Farm II Subdivision in Simpsonville Township.H) Dr. John Stover, III, SuperintendentRockingham County Schools Board of Education is requesting $185.000 from the previously approved funding for the Holmes Middle School vestibule project be reallocated to the Dalton McMichael High School (DMHS) track project. The School System is not requesting additional funding. but a transfer of the existing remaining funds that were previously approved for Holmes Middle School's vestibule. This project was completed under budget by saving on architect fees and working with a local vendor for the design and installation. The original amount approved for the vestibule was $300,000 and $500.000 was originally approved for the track. The surveyors have discovered that the original track at DMHS was not symmetrical nor did it meet regulation requirements so an additional three feet must be added to the width. The track expenses will be distributed as follows:$40,000 for initial soil samples. survey, design and core samples.$586,000 base bid$58,695 urethane track upgrade (5-year warranty)I) Will Strader, County Extension DirectorRequest to accept Golden Leaf Grant for the Construction of the Rockingham County Livestock Marketing & Education Complex in the amount of $700,000 awarded on February 1,2024 and revised on June 6, 2024. No County funds required.J) Lisa S. Ellington, Rockingham RecoversRequest approval of the attachments regarding Starting Point Rural Harm Reduction Collective: Request for Budget Revision, Subrecipient Agreement for the Implementation of Opioid Abatement Strategies (entered into Power OMS) and the Amended Resolution to Direct the Expenditures of Opioid Settlement Funds. Starting Point Rural Harm Reduction Collective was approved for $27,000 in opioid settlement funding at the May 22, 2024 gathering of the Board of County Commissioners. Their work focuses on the implementation of various harm reduction strategies.8. PUBLIC COMMENT9. PRESENTATION: Dr. John Stover, III, SuperintendentRequest to apply for the Public School Repair and Renovation Fund. The application requires the approval and signatures of the school district as well as the County Commissioners. Eligible expenditures include: planning/design fees, expansion of classroom facilities and repair and renovation of existing building components and classroom facilities. These funds are not eligible for new school construction.The funds will be used for the existing Western Rockingham Middle School - Building #4 planning/design and renovation of classrooms. The renovation will also include the addition of necessary student bathrooms. ESSER funds were used to replace the HVAC, lighting and water fountains. However, the request to apply for these lottery funds will help with the remaining upgrades needed to make the building suitable for students. Currently, sixth grade classrooms are located in a separate location away from the main building. This renovation will allow the youngest students to be located within the natural secured campus perimeter creating a safer environment.The amount of funds available to Rockingham County Schools as of June 2024 In $1,278,253.83.10. NEW BUSINESS11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS12. ADJOURN###
July 9, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by Pastor Christopher Brown of Friendship Tabernacle Holiness Church, 8658 Friendship Church Road, Reidsville.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of Revised Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance.(C) Approval of Changes to City Attorney Contract.(D) Approval of Resolution for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Bulk Nutrient Removal Project.- End of Consent Agenda –5. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of an application to rezone the property located at 2025 US 29 Business, Rockingham County Plat Book 1666, Page 1728, from a current split zoning designation of Industrial-1 (I-1), Industrial-2 (I-2) and Residential-20 (R-20) to Industrial-2 (I-2). The property owner, Jerry Barker, submitted the application. (Docket No. Z 2024-03.) (Enclosure #1) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director(B) Consideration of an application for a Consideration of an application for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Personal Services business to operate at 600 W. Harrison Street, Reidsville, specifically Rockingham County Tax Parcel No. 149807. The SUP application was submitted by Andrea Moore. (Docket No. S 2024-01) (Enclosure #2) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director- End of Public Hearings –6. Projects:(A) Update on Rural Ready Diesel Drive Project. (Enclosure #3) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director & Glynn Fleming, WithersRavenel7. Policies:(A) Consideration of Revisions to the City of Reidsville Information Technology (IT) Policy.(Enclosure #4) - Shirrell Williams, Information Technology Director8. Fee Schedule:(A) Consideration of Changes to the Wireless Facility Review Fee. (Enclosure #5) – Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director9. Public Comments.10. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of July. (Enclosure #6)11. Council Members' Reports.12. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.13. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to discuss the acquisition of real property and personnel pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) & (6).14. Adjourn.###
May 14, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by Reverend Mark Tanner, Pastor of Grace Fellowship at South Park, 1863 South Park Drive, Reidsville.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Proclamations & Recognitions:(A) Recognition of 2023 2A State Football Champions Reidsville High School Rams.(B) Recognition of 2024 2A State Basketball Champions Reidsville High School Rams.(C) Recognition of National Police Officers Week May 12-18, 2024 and Peace Officers Memorial Day on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.(D) Recognition of National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2024.5. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of April 22, 2024 Special Meeting/Budget Work Session Minutes.(C) Approval of a Request to Begin the Process to Voluntarily Annex 788 Rocky Ford Road, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #184340, including a Resolution Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under G.S. 160A-31 and a Resolution Fixing Date of Public Hearing on June 11, 2024. (A2024-01)6. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of Request to Amend the Conditional Zoning Masterplan for an Undeveloped Parcel located on Sherwood Drive, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #184284. (CZ 2024-01) (Enclosure #1) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director(B) Consideration of a Resolution for Closeout of the CDBG-CV Penn House Project. (Enclosure #2) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director7. Agreements & Leases:(A) Consideration of Amendments to Agreements with Old North State League for Lease of the Baseball Stadium and Operation of the Concession Stand, Changing the Name to Reidsville Luckies, LLC. (Enclosure #3) - Haywood Cloud Jr., Assistant City Manager of Community Services8. Ordinance Amendments:(A) Consideration of An Ordinance Amending the City of Reidsville Code of Ordinances Chapter 11, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article III, Parades and Street Events, Sections 11-40 through 11-47 and Accompanying Street Event Application. (Enclosure #4) - Summer Woodard, City Manager9. Budgetary Items:(A) Presentation of Proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget with Public Hearing to be held June 11, 2024. (Separate Enclosure) – Summer Woodard, City Manager10. Public Comments.11. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of May. (Enclosure #5)12. Council Members' Reports.13. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.14. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to to preserve the attorneyclient privilege between the attorney and public body pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3).15. Adjourn.###
May 6, 2024 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF MAY 6, 2024 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Trey Wright, Health Director1. Approval- Add new items to the fee schedule:Service Description Rate Code CCA/Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $250.00 90791 CCA/ Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation w/ medical services $234.00 90792Individual Counseling/ Psychotherapy (30 mins) $ 95.00 90832Psychotherapy w/E/M (30 mins) $104.00 90833Individual Counseling/Psychotherapy (45 mins) $135.00 90834Psychotherapy w/E/M (45 mins) $118.00 90836Individual Counseling/ Psychotherapy (60 mins)/EMDR $190.00 90837Psychotherapy w/EIM (60 mins) $147.00 90838CBT Group/Multi Family Group $ 50.00 90849TFCBT Group Therapy $ 50.00 90853Approval - Remove items from the fee schedule:Service Description Rate CodeCOVID Home Bound Admin $45.00 M02012. - Approval- Add new items to the fee schedule:Service Description Rate CodeRemoval of Sutures $15.00 15853Removal of Staples $21.00 15854Prevnar 20 (PCV) $315.00 90677* Approval - Increase items to the fee schedule:Service DescriptionMeningococcal (2 doses) MenQuadfi VaccineTdaP Vaccine (Boostrix) (> 10 and older)*Approval - Remove items to the fee schedule:Service Description Rate CodeDT Vaccine, < 7 years $ 81.00 90702Prevnar 13 TM Vaccine $315.00 906703. Approval- Add new items to the fee schedule:Service Description Rate CodeActHiB Vaccine (Private) (4 dose) $20.00 90648B) Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director1. Approval- Amend the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) budget for $14,761 due to additional grant dollars awarded to the ROAP program in the Final Disbursement formula. The additional expenses will be remitted to AD1'S for monthly expense requests in the following areas:EDTAP: $12,609RGP: $2,122Work-First Grant: $30Total: $14,7612. Approval - Budget amendment in the amount of $1, I00.000 for the sale of 128.79 acres on US 29, Pickrell Road and Grooms Road. $550,000 is to be remitted to the City of Reidsville due to their 50% ownership in the property. The additional $550,000 will be placed in non-departmental reserve and can only be used with Board action. If not used before year end the funds will roll into the fund balance.C) Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Approval - Amend the Investment Policy to add NCGS 159·30(e)(IO) authorized investment "commingled investment pool established by interlocal agreement by two or more units of local government pursuant to G.S. 160A-460 through G.S. 160A·464...". The North Carolina Investment Pool is organized under this criteria and is endorsed by the NCACC. Increase the limit of commercial paper investment in a single issuer from $3,500,000 to $5,000,000. Many high-quality names that we typically invested in now have a minimum of $5,000,000 and restricts the county's ability to invest in high earnings short-term options.2. Approval- Appropriate $10,225 of donations made to the Animal Shelter to purchase a new dishwasher that will replace the original one purchased in 2011.3. Approval - Appropriate $24,000 for the Library ADA Door Project. The Library was awarded $10,000 in grant funds from the American Library Association for this project. Available funds ofS14,000 in the Public Buildings All County Buildings Repair line will be used for the balance of the project cost.D) Captain Jennifer BrownApproval- Request to use Federal Forfeiture funds to purchase training ammunition and duty ammunition. We have been told that ammunition powder may become harder to get and that prices are expected to increase 4% - 5% for orders place after July 1, 2024.E) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval - Refunds for April 3, 2024 thru April 16, 2024F) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval - Accounting reports of billing and collections activity for March 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS office.G) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval- Regular meeting minutesH) Kelly K. Stultz, AICP, Director Planning & Community Development Department Approval - Reappointment of Steve Morgan to the Eden Planning Board as ETJ representative whose term will be upon approval until May 5. 2026.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. Public HEARING:A. Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesApproval - For a Second Public Hearing and public reading for the Rockingham County Landfill Franchise Agreement for Operations and Maintenance of the facility. The Franchise Agreement is with Wall Recycling Inc. The length of the Franchise Agreement is for the Life of Site (LOS) until 2055.B. Hiram Marziano, Community Development Director1. Approval- Case 2023-19: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) - Request to rezone a parcel of land from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Light industrial (LI) Conventional (Straight) Rezoning: Applicant - Carrollwood Farms; Tax PIN: 792103-32-0975,574 Ogburn Mill Rd., Stokesdale - Huntsville Township.2. Approval - Case 2024-10: Zoning Text Amendment: Consideration of an amendment to the text of the Rockingham County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that will establish a citizens UDO Advisory Committee to review zoning text amendments. The ordinance included with this agenda item is in DRAFT form and may be amended after Commissioners' review.C. Melissa Joyce, Fire MarshalApproval- Resolution expanding the Northern Ruffin area of the Ruffin Fire Service District to provide for future financing and maintenance of fire protection services and abolish the Pelham fire service district in Rockingham County.8. Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesApproval - WAGA Energy to construct, operate, maintain and manage a Renewable Natural Gas facility at the County Landfill. Staff and Facility and Grounds Committee are recommending Option #2 of WAGA's proposals for the County for gas sales.9. NEW BUSINESS10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS11. ADJOURN###
April 16, 2024 Eden City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor2. Invocation: Pastor Jerry Epps, First Church of the Living God3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Ben Rorrer, fourth grader4. Proclamations and Recognitions:a. Recognition of Pace-Stone for 100 years in business.b. Presentation of Life Saving Award. Melissa Joyce, Rockingham County Fire Marshalc. Proclamation for Arbor Day.5. Roll Call6. Set Meeting Agenda7. Public Hearings:a. (1) Consideration of a zoning map amendment and adoption of an ordinance to rezone 11.37 acres at 435 E. Meadow Road from Residential 20 to Residential 12 - zoning case Z-24-03.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director(2) Consideration of a resolution adopting a statement of consistency regarding the proposed map amendment in zoning case Z-24-03. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens9. Unfinished Businessa. Consideration of appointments to the Community Appearance Commission.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director10. New Businessa. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a residential structure at 522 Greenwood Street under Article 9, Building Maintenance Standards of the City's Unified Development Ordinance.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorb. Consideration to adopt a resolution for the Rockingham County Outdoor Recreation Master Plan.Anna Wheeler, Dan River Basin Association Program Coordinatorc. Consideration of a project proposal implementing a river access from the Rockingham County Outdoor Recreation Master Plan on the Smith River. Lindsay Pegg, Rockingham County Tourism Manager11. Reports from Staff:a. City Manager's Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager12. Consent Agenda:a. Approval and adoption of the March 19 regular meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerkb. Approval and adoption of a resolution approving updates made to the Asset Management Plan for the Mebane Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as the 10-year CIP improvements to the North Basin. Melinda Ward, Utilities Managerc. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #9. Tammie McMichael, Finance & Personnel Directord. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #10. Tammie McMichael, Finance & Personnel Director13. Announcements14. Closed Session: To discuss personnel pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6).15. Adjournment###
April 9, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call To Order2. Invocation by Pastor Yvonne Ellison of Trinity Holy Tabernacle, 2223 Smith Street, Reidsville3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Proclamations & Recognitions: (A) Recognition of Dav Gerrells, the City of Reidsville's 2023 NC Main Street Champion. (B) Recognition of the Sky's the Limit All-Inclusive Park, winner of the 2023 NC Main Street Award of Merit for Best Outdoor Space Improvement.5. Approval of Consent Agenda. (A) Consideration of March 6, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.(B) Consideration of March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(C) Consideration of Councilwoman Barbara DeJournette as Voting Delegate for the NC League of Municipalities' CityVision Conference.(D) Consideration of a Resolution Appointing City Planner I Drew Bigelow as a Plat Review Officer for the City of Reidsville.6. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of Incentive Package and Performance Agreement for Project DL. (Enclosure #1) - Summer Woodard. City Manager7. Acceptance ofBids:(A) Consideration of Bids for Laster Pump Station Relocation Project and Corresponding Budget Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #2) - Josh Beck. Public Works Director 8. Updates:(A) Discussion of Splashpad Project. (Enclosure #3) - Hawood Cloud Jr, Assistant City Manager ofCommunity Services(B) Consideration of Project Proposal with Small Town Soul for Detailed Inventory Listing of Buildings in the Municipal Service and Depot Districts. (Enclosure #4) - Summer Woodard, City Manager9. Public Comments.10. Board & Commission Appointments:(A) April Appointments. (Enclosure #5)ll. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of April. (Enclosure #6)12. Council Members‘ Reports.13. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.14. Miscellaneous: (A) For Information Only.15. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and public body pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) & a personnel matter pursuant to NCGS 143-3 18.1 1(a)(6).16. Adjourn. ###
March 19, 2024 Eden City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor2. Invocation: Pastor Craig Bowman, Spray Baptist Church3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Jacob Slaughter, fourth grader at Central Elementary School4. Proclamations and Recognitions5. Roll Call6. Set Meeting Agenda7. Public Hearings:a. (1) Consideration of a zoning map amendment and adoption of an ordinance to rezone 1.5 acres on Ashby Street from Residential 12 to Residential-Agricultural. Zoning case Z-24-01. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director(2) Consideration of a resolution adopting a statement of consistency regarding the proposed map amendment in Z-24-01. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorb. (1) Consideration of a zoning map amendment and adoption of an ordinance to rezone 1.03 acres on Harrison Street from Residential 20 to Neighborhood Mixed Use. Zoning case Z-24-02. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director(2) Consideration of a resolution adopting a statement of consistency regarding the proposed map amendment in Z-24-02. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens9. Unfinished Business10. New Business11. Reports from Staff:a. City Manager's Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager12. Consent Agenda:a. Approval and adoption of the (1) January 18 special budget retreat and (2) February 20 regular meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerkb. Approval to award the 2023-24 Street Resurfacing Contract to Waugh Asphalt, Inc. Kevin London, Design and Construction Project Coordinatorc. Approval and adoption of a resolution to apply for additional funding for the North Basin Project. Melinda Ward, Utilities Managerd. Approval of the Mebane Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan update. Melinda Ward, Utilities Managere. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment 8. Tammie McMichael, Finance and Personnel Director f. Approval of fire truck purchase. Chris White, Fire Chief13. Announcements14. Closed Session: To discuss personnel pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6).15. Adjournment###
February 13, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by Reverend Clarence Johnson, Retired Pastor of Elm Grove Baptist Church.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Proclamations & Recognitions:(A) Recognition of Black History Month.(B) Recognition of the City's Information Technology Department as the City's first "Teamwork Award" winners, Director Shirrell Williams, Gilbert Noetzel and Steve Eastwood.5. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of the 2023-2024 Audit Contract with Cherry Bekeart, LLP.(C) Consideration oaf Residential Lease Agreement for the Penn House Apartment.(D) Consideration of Naming and Dedication of the Penn House Event Center.- End of Consent Agenda -6. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of an Application to rezone the following properties: 129 E. Morehead Street/150 S. Harris Street, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #182011; 101 NE Market Street, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #154991; 112 Hall Street, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #154943; a vacant parcel located on Hall Street, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #182009; and a landlocked vacant parcel, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #154948 from Industrial (1-1 & 1-2) to General Business (OB). City staff submitted the application. (Docket No. Z 2024-01.) (Enclosure #1) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director- End of Public Hearings -7. Budgetary Items:(A) Consideration of Repairs to Community Swimming Pool and Accompanying Budget Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #2) - Heather Whitsett, Reidsville YMCA Executive Director(B) Consideration of Acceptance of a $300,000 State Budget Allocation for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Accompanying Budget Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #3) Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director(C) Consideration of Acceptance of an $1.6 Million State Budget Allocation for the Annie Penn Sewer Outfall and Accompanying Capital Project Ordinance and Budget Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #4) _Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director(D) Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Calendar and Work Sessions. (Enclosure #5) - Summer Woodard, City Manager8. Grants:(A) Consideration of Bids for CDBG-NR Housing Rehabilitation. (Enclosure #6) – Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director 9. Ordinances:(A) Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 9, Health and Sanitation, Article II Nuisances, Sections 9-20 through 9-26, of the City's Code of Ordinances. (Enclosure #7) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director10. Human Resources:(A) Consideration of Changes to the City's Personnel Policy. (Enclosure #8) – Leigh Anne Bassinger, Human Resources Director11. Board & Commission Appointments;(A) February Appointments. (Enclosure #9)12. Public Comments.13. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of February. (Enclosure #10)14. Council Members' Reports.15. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.16. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.17. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to discuss a real estate matter and personnel pursuant to NCGS 143-318.l1(a)(5) & (6).18. Adjourn.###
January 16, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION - Pastor Terry Larson, Shady Grove Baptist Church·3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Jackson Southard, 13, Homeschool4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 16, 2024 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval - Increase Health Department budget $68,324 for the COVID-19 Vaccine Bridge Access Program grant received through the NC Division of Health. This program provides funding for uninsured and under-insured adults to access COVID-19 vaccines.2. Approval - Increase Public Health Department budget $22,672 to correct the health insurance line item in the FY 23-24 budget. Fund balance is being appropriated to cover this expense.3. Approval-Appropriate $5,160,000 grant award to Rockingham County Airport Authority Shiloh Airport (NC Session Law 2023-134). Funds will be used for Airport Capital Improvements (Hangers).4. Approval - Increase Emergency Management budget $10,000 due to grant award for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (IIMEP).5. Approval - Appropriate School Capital Reserve Funds of $5,995,000 for FY 2024 School pay-go projects approved at the January 2, 2024 Commissioner's meeting.6. Approval - Transfer $44,066 of Scrap Tire Disposal revenue from the Landfill Fund to the General Fund Landfill Department. The revenue was earned and recorded in the last quarter of fiscal year 2022-2023 and was distributed to the County by NCDOR in August 2023 (fiscal year 2023-2024). Wall Recycling, landfill operator, will invoice the County for these funds as reimbursement for the tire disposal costs they have incurred. Therefore, we need to budget these funds in the new Landfill Department within the General Fund.B) Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator1. Approval -Consider order directing the Tax Collector to advertise unpaid 2023-2024 property taxes as directed by NCGS 105-369.2. Approval - Reappointment to the Board of Equalization and Review; Terms will expire March 31, 2027 for Mr. John Edward Ashe, Jr. and Mrs. Jillianne C. Tate.3. Approval - Refunds for December 13, 2023 thru January 2, 2024.C) Cathy Murray, Program Manager and Felissa Ferrell, DHHS DirectorApproval - Community Child Protection Team Annual ReportD) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesApproval - Rockingham County Water Shortage Response Plan as required by NCGS 143-355(1). Response Plan was submitted to the State on May 24, 2023.E) Approval - Reappointment of Mr. Paul Ksieniewicz and Ms. Julie Talbert to the Planning Board. The terms will begin January 16, 2024 and expire January 15, 2027. Mr. Ksieniewicz and Ms. Talbert have resided in the County for more than (5) five years.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:Hiram Marziano, Director of Community DevelopmentApproval - Case 2023-21 - Ahigren REZ: a zoning map amendment has been requested for the parcel donated by Rockingham County Tax PIN 7901-00-67-7923 located at 4689 Ellisboro Rd in the Huntsville Township. The request is to rezone the specified parcels from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC).8. Vaya HealthDiscuss the transition of Vaya Health as the new Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO) for Rockingham County, as directed by NC DHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley on November 1, 2023. Vaya Health will give an overview of their organization and operations.9. RODNEY CATES, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORApproval - Consideration and approval of the budget amendment for the use of Fund Balance for the purchase of a new Ford F450 (Type Ill) ambulance.10. DEREK SOUTHERN, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY DIGITAL INCLUSION COALITIONApproval - Multiple County entities to be included in Rockingham County Digital Inclusion Coalition's collective countywide application to the N011h Carolina Department of Information Technology for the Digital Equity Grant Program. Application are due January 22, 2024. Funding up to $400,000 is available for programs designed to increase access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service and digital devices, promote adoption and meaningful use, and improve digital literacy skills. Madison Mayodan Parks and Recreation Commission is the lead agency and fiscal agent. Data collected from the Digital Inclusion workshops, Connect Rockingham Analysis and Behavioral Health Assessment & Gap Analysis were used to determine the needs throughout the community.11. FELISSA FERRELL, DHHS DIRECTOR WITH DAWN CHARABA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REIDSVILLE AREA FOUNDATIONApproval- Behavioral Health Workgroup Memorandum of Agreement. RAF, RCHC and RCDHHS ("Parties") desire to establish ajoint policy workgroup ("Group") to investigate potential strategies and recommendations for implementation and drive strategic plans. This workgroup will foster alignment as well as collaboration between the parties on projects and initiatives that will address behavioral health and its impacts in Rockingham County. The Group will include key behavioral health providers and other public agencies/local governments, non-profits, and individuals with lived experience with behavioral health.12. NEW BUSINESS13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS14. CLOSED SESSIONPursuant to: N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(I) Approve Closed Session Minutes, and N.C.G.S. 143-318.1 I(a)(3) Consult with Attorney15. ADJOURN
January 9, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by Pastor Dr. Michael T. Galloway of the Greater Brandon Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 1121 Brandon Chapel Road, Alton, VA., President of the Ministerial Alliance of Reidsville and Vicinity and a Chaplain for the Reidsville Police Department.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Proclamations & Recognitions:(A) Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024.5. Approval of Consent Agenda:(A) Approval of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of the Reaffirmation of the City of Reidsville Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy.- End of Consent Agenda -6. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of a Rezoning Request for a Property located at 701 Montgomery Street, specifically Rockingham County Tax Parcel #150268, from Neighborhood Business (NB) to Residential-6 (R-6) (Z 2023-02). (Enclosure #1) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director(B) Consideration of a Special Use Permit Request to place a Manufactured Home on a Vacant Property located on Hill Street, specifically Rockingham County Tax Parcel #154106 (S 2023-03). (Enclosure #2) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director- End of Public Hearings -7. Continued Items:(A) Consideration of a Request to Rezone a Vacant Parcel located off South Park Drive, specifically Rockingham County Tax Parcel #173833, from Residential-20 (R-20) to Conditional Zoning Residential-12 (CZ R-12). (A public hearing was held on this item on November 14, 2023, but the vote was delayed by Council for further consideration. (CZ 2023-02)) (Enclosure #3) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Director8. Presentations:(A) Consideration of City of Reidsville Audit Ending June 30, 2023. (Separate Enclosure)- Daniel T. Gougherty with Cherry, Bekaert Accounting Firm(B) PowerPoint on the 2024 Revaluation Process. (Enclosure #4) - Todd L. Hurst,Rockingham County Tax Administrator9. Projects:(A) Consideration of Lead Service Line Inventory Contract Recommendation and related Budget Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #5) – Josh Beck, Public Works Director, and Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Officer(B) Consideration of Redundant Water Line Easement Negotiations Proposal, Accompanying Budget Ordinance Amendment and Capital Project Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #6) – Josh Beck, Public Works Director, and Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director(C) Consideration of Bids Received for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Project, Accompanying Budget Ordinance Amendment and Capital Project Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #7) – Josh Beck, Public Works Director, and Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director10. Appointment of Council Liaisons by Mayor Gorham:ABC Board - Councilmember Terresia ScobleAppearance Commission - Councilman Shannon CoatesChamber of Commerce - Councilwoman Barbara DeJournetteCommunity Pool Association - Mayor Pro Tem Harry BrownDowntown Corporation - Councilmember Terresia ScobleHistoric Preservation Commission - Councilman William HairstonHuman Relations Commission - Councilman William HairstonParks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Mayor Pro Tem Harry BrownPiedmont Triad Regional Council of Governments - Councilman William MartinPlanning Board - Mayor Donald GorhamCitizens Economic Development Inc. - Mayor Donald Gorham11. Public Comments.12. City Manager's Report:(A) Month of January. (Enclosure #8)13. Council Members' Reports.14. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.15. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to consult with an attorney to preserve the attorney-client privilege and for a real estate matter pursuant to NCGS 143- 318.11(a)(3) & (5).16. Adjourn.###
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December 19, 2023 Rockingham County Board Of Elections MeetingAGENDA1. Welcome / Call to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Invocation – Pastor Torrey EaslerMayodan First Baptist Church, Mayodan4. Approval of Agenda5. Approval of Board Minutesa. November 17, 2023 Canvass Meeting Minutesb. November 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes6. Public Comments7. Director's Updatea. 2023 Municipal Election Costsb. Municipal Election Invoicesc. 2024 Primary Election Informationd. January Meeting Date Changee. 2024 Tentative Board Meeting Dates8. Closed SessionPursuant to (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential.9. Adjournment###
November 20, 2023 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 20, 2023 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval- Appropriate $14,330 of Jail Canteen reserved fund balance in order to purchase a washing machine for the jail to replace an existing machine that is 13 years old and no longer in working order.2. Approval - Increase Emergency Management appropriation $66,000 for a Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) awarded for the purchase of DLX Tents. The tents will enhance community preparedness and resilience by providing shelter for an incident command post, responder rest and rehabilitation area or a family reunification area.3. Approval - Appropriate $93,500 of available fund balance in the TourismDevelopment Authority (TDA) Fund as approved by the TDA Board at their 11/1/2023 board meeting. Funds are requested for:A) $25,000 - Placer.ai platform for visitor data reports and additional special projects for Website development/completion.B) Hogan's Creek Park ShelterB) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval- Tax Collection and Reconciliation reports for October including refunds for October 25, 2023 thru November 7, 2023.C) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval- Accounting reports ofbilling and collections activity for October 2023 and accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS Office.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:A) Hiram Marziano, Director of Community DevelopmentI. Approval - Case 2023-15 - Zoning Amendment: Rezoning from Residential Protected (RP) to Residential Agricultural (RA); Applicant: Ricky Easter; Tax PIN: 7993-18-30-8466; Address: 813 McCoy Rd. - Simpsonville Township.2. Approval- Case 2023-16 - UDO Text Amendment: Section 22.04 Terms and Section 23.04 Terms; Applicant: Rockingham County; Amend Terms sections for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment to simplify and clarify length of member terms.B) Todd L. Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval- Proposed Schedules, Standards and Rules (2024 Schedule of Values) used in appraising real property for the 2024 Reappraisal in Rockingham County as per NCGS 105-317(c).8. Pat Galloway, Finance DirectorPresentation of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 financial audit and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).Presentation will be made by Alan Thompson of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. P.A.The FY 2022-2023 ACFR will be provided at the meeting.9. Wright Archer, Division Engineer and Mike Fox, Chairman of NC Board of TransportationApproval- Discussion of types of improvements planned on Highway 220/lnterstate 73.10. Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesApproval - Up to 3825 gpd (Gallons Per Day) of water and wastewater capacity for Friddle Road Subdivision. This capacity request is for Phase I only and for 51 homes of the proposed 263 total homes. The Developer for the project is Allied Development LLC. Rules from Water Policy Section 28.1 and Sewer Policy Section 18.1 shall apply to this project.11. Leigh Cockram, Director of Economic Development & TourismApproval- KBS Earthworks, Inc. as the General Contractor for Mass Site Grading Project for Eden South New Street Industrial Site. Contract for grading is $461,809.23. Money has been appropriated thru Golden Leaf.12. NEW BUSINESS13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS14. CLOSED SESSIONPursuant to: N.C.G.S. 143-318.ll(a)(J) Approve Closed Session Minutes N.C.G.S. J43-318. J I(a)(5) Instruct Negotiating Agents15. ADJOURN###
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In today's episode we talk about gluten. What it is, the symptoms that it can cause (and how it may be involved in health issues you may be experiencing), how to know if it's an issue for you, and what to do about it. Gluten has been something that I've been researching and learning about for more than 20 years. When I was in my training at Bastyr University in the 90s, it wasn't well known that gluten could cause so many health issues. At the time, I, myself was dealing with health issues, including severe allergies and migraines, and I was trying to figure out the cause. I really wanted to understand how my diet and the food I was eating were influencing my health, and so I tried every diet and did every kind of test on myself to try and figure out the cause of my health issues. It wasn't until after having graduated from Naturopathic Medical School that I finally did a test that was able to identify that gluten was an issue for me. And so, I started avoiding gluten and immediately started feeling better. My allergies decreased, the migraines lessened, and I started to feel better in general, so discovering that I have a sensitivity to gluten really helped me. As of now, I have been avoiding gluten for over 20 years and have helped thousands of patients to discover that gluten is an issue for their health as well. I became an expert resource on the topic of gluten and gluten sensitivity, lecturing at professional conferences across the U.S. and being interviewed by the media on numerous occasions. In the process, I learned so much more about the trouble that gluten can cause. And in helping my patients I discovered that it is not just important to identify gluten as an issue, but also how to recover from gluten exposure. This is important because many patients come to me saying they are already avoiding gluten, but they haven't started to feel better yet, and so it's key to know how to do a full recovery from gluten in order to reset your health and to heal. What Is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in certain grains, including barley, rye, spelt and wheat. This protein acts as a binder in recipes, to hold foods that we make with these grains together, and to make them chewy, like the dough in the process of making bread for example. Without gluten, the dough would just crumble and fall apart easily. Gluten is made up of two smaller protein molecules: gliadin and glutenin. I find that it's helpful to understand that these protein molecules are made up of amino acids, just like all protein. When we ingest protein, in general, it is broken down by our pancreatic enzymes into amino acids which can be absorbed into our bodies. The issue with gluten is that humans, in general, are not able to completely digest gliadin (in gluten) and the related prolamins (from wheat, barley, and rye) due to their high glutamine and proline content. That means that when we consume gluten, some amount of it will not be digested, and can become a trigger to our immune system. It's also important to know that there's a whole spectrum of possible reactivities to wheat and gluten, and to understand that we don't all react the same. A person's immune system might be more reactive to gliadin than glutenin, for example, or vice versa. Some people may be equally reactive to both. Others may be more reactive to wheat, which is a larger molecule than gluten. It can be helpful to understand exactly what is triggering your immune system so you know what to avoid specifically. When Is Gluten A Problem? Anytime we eat a food that we don't digest well (like a larger amino acid chain or protein molecule) it has the potential of causing health issues, especially if that undigested food is able to get through the intestinal lining to where our immune system exists, ready to protect us from foreign substances. Our immune system picks up on proteins (remember that viral proteins, like all proteins, consist of amino acids!) and triggers an inflammatory response to attack the protein. This is what can happen with gluten, because we don't digest it well, and because gluten itself opens spaces between intestinal cells, and gets through to where our immune system thinks it needs to protect us from it. Our immune system releases cytokines (which are inflammatory molecules) to try to protect us. Cytokines are important because they help us heal but if our intestines are being constantly bombarded by gluten and cytokines, there will be constant inflammation, and this can end up causing damage to our cells in the long run. Damage to the intestinal cells is called intestinal permeability or leaky gut. For most people, eating gluten occasionally is not a problem. It is more likely to be an issue when we consume gluten all the time. If we're not paying attention, we could even be exposed to gluten in every meal. Some people may be having gluten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Gluten is often added to products and recipes, even when we don't realize it. Besides the grains mentioned above, gluten is added to condiments, recipes and packaged foods that we wouldn't even think would have gluten in them. Some breads, for example, may even contain 10 times more gluten (as an added ingredient) to make them fluffier and chewier. In fact, in the United States we're exposed to more gluten than anywhere else in the world because of the “added gluten” in products, intended to increase sales of these foods. If you are wondering why gluten is such an issue now, it's because we're getting so much more exposed to it than ever before. Additionally, there are other factors, such as that most wheat, especially in the United States, is grown with exposure to a pesticide called glyphosate. Glyphosate is know to damage to the intestinal cells. When you combine the negative effects of glyphosate with the increased exposure to gluten, it makes sense why we are seeing an increase in gluten-related health issues. What is Celiac Disease and How is it Different from Gluten Sensitivity or Wheat Allergy? Let's start with wheat allergy. A wheat allergy is when your immune system is creating IgE antibodies to wheat, similar to when someone is allergic to peanuts. Someone with wheat allergy is likely to develop symptoms within minutes to hours after eating something containing wheat. The symptoms include itching, irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat, hives, itchy rash or swelling of the skin and nasal congestion. This is different from Celiac disease. Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic digestive and autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by eating foods containing gluten. Celiac can cause long-lasting digestive problems and keep your body from getting all the nutrients it needs. It is an autoimmune condition meaning your immune system is not only trying to protect you from gluten (gliadin), but also from your own intestinal cells. It is thought that at first the immune system is reacting to gluten, and then begins to attack nearby proteins, including an enzyme in intestinal cells called transglutaminase enzyme or tTG. This process ends up damaging the intestinal cells, causing severe leaky gut. About 2% of the population is considered to suffer from Celiac disease. There is a genetic correlation for this disease. We have been able to identify that people who have the genes that are called HLA DQ-2 and HLA DQ-8 have an increased risk of Celiac disease. Those people also have an increased risk of non-Celiac gluten sensitivity. Non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS or gluten sensitivity) means a person has a reaction to gluten but doesn't have the autoimmunity condition, so the immune system is not attacking their own cells. It is much more common than CD and is thought to occur in at least 6% of the population. Both CD and gluten sensitivity have a lot of health issues associated with them. What Are the Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity and CD? One of the most common symptoms, especially in children, is a stomachache. GERD/reflux, gastritis, nausea, bowel changes, and abdominal pain are all associated with gluten sensitivity and CD. Headaches are also common. So, if you get a lot of headaches paired with digestive discomfort, you could be suffering from gluten sensitivity. At the same time, it's important to consider that only about 50% of people with Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity have digestive symptoms. Many people come in saying they do not have digestive issues. In fact, with gluten issues it is much more likely to have neurological symptoms, like anxiety, depression, neuropathy, or other neurological issues. The inflammation is going from your digestion straight to your nervous system. Other symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, decreased focus, memory loss and sleep issues. Not only that but gluten can cause aches and pains whether that's joint pain, muscle pain (that might be considered fibromyalgia), and can cause nutrient deficiencies because of the damage to intestinal cells. When we have damage to our intestinal cells, or leaky gut, we're not going to be able to absorb the nutrients from the foods we eat, so we become more likely to have nutrient deficiencies. The most common deficiencies are iron, vitamin D and B vitamins. It may go as far as developing anemia. So, if you have anemia or iron deficiency, you could be suffering from gluten sensitivity. It also can cause canker sores, skin rashes, menstrual issues (including fertility issues), and perimenopausal symptoms. One of the most common issues I find related to gluten is that it increases our risk of infections of all different types - viral infections, bacterial infections, and yeast infections. If you're getting recurrent infections, whether that's sinus infections or bladder infections, vaginitis, skin infections, eye infections and even persistent HPV, it can all be related to gluten. How Can You Know if You Have Gluten Sensitivity or CD? At least one in four people are thought to have some degree of gluten sensitivity. So, how do we test for it? How do we know if we are sensitive to gluten? For Celiac disease, the standard way to diagnose it is with an intestinal biopsy so, you would need to go into the gastroenterologist to have an endoscopy and biopsy. With the biopsy, they're looking for damage to the small intestinal cells caused by the autoantibodies. There is a blood test that shows anti-gliadin antibodies and antibodies to tTG. These tests are part of a Comprehensive Celiac Panel, and can give a sense of whether Celiac exists, but for an official diagnosis of Celiac disease it is necessary to do the biopsy. For non-Celiac gluten sensitivity, the standard is to avoid gluten for a period of time (usually at least three weeks) and monitor your symptoms. If you feel better when you eliminate gluten fully from your diet, then you could have gluten sensitivity. Then you can try re-introducing gluten to your diet and see if you feel worse to confirm if gluten is affecting you. What I find really helps to identify gluten sensitivity is an IgG and IgA food panel. Not all IgA and IgG food panels are as accurate at identifying reactions to gluten, so I recommend using the lab that I have tested and found to provide the most accurate results. You can order this test through my office here. It's a finger poke so you can do it from home anywhere in the world and mail it in. With this test, we can also check for other food that your body may be reacting to – it tests for 96 foods. It is also possible to test for gliadin antibodies in a stool test. The stool test that I recommend to my patients is called the GI Map from Diagnostic Solutions. It is a highly sensitive test for gliadin antibodies in the stool and can identify if your immune system is trying to protect you from gluten. These tests can be helpful even for someone who's been avoiding gluten as they can tell you if your system is still trying to protect you from it based on your current diet. If this is the case, you may want to take a closer look at your diet so you can identify if gluten is sneaking in somehow. What Is Leaky Gut? Leaky gut is a short way of saying intestinal permeability. The mucous lining of our intestines is designed to absorb water and nutrients from our food into our bloodstream. The intestinal cells are lined up next to each other and our body grows new intestinal cells every day. Those intestinal cells can be damaged by stress, injuries, medications, toxins, and gluten. When the intestinal cells are not as healthy, the intestinal lining allows undigested food to “leak” through, causing an inflammatory reaction by our immune system. When we're under a lot of stress, our body is not able to keep up with making new healthy intestinal cells, leading to increased intestinal permeability or leaky gut. Other causes of leaky gut include surgery, physical stress, lack of sleep, exposure to toxins (like pesticides and toxins from gut bacteria), eating non-organic foods, alcohol, caffeine, and gluten. Gluten causes damage to the intestinal cells by triggering the inflammation that we mentioned. It also increases a substance called zonulin which is a protein that signals to open the spaces between the cells. So, gluten is literally signaling through zonulin to cause leaky gut. Then it gets through to the other side of the intestinal lining and that's where our immune system is hanging out waiting to protect us. So, the immune system triggers even more inflammation. And that inflammation doesn't just stay in the intestinal area, it can go anywhere in the body which is why it can cause such broad symptoms. It goes to our nervous system, our joints, our skin, etc. That inflammation then overwhelms our system, causing more stress. So, not only does the stress from our external world make us more likely to have leaky gut and a reaction to gluten, but gluten and the inflammatory response cause more internal stress. And so, it becomes this vicious cycle or snowball effect where it compounds, and you end up with more and more health issues. By doing the food sensitivity panel that I mentioned we can get an assessment of the degree of leaky gut that you may have. To me, that is the real question – is leaky gut mild, moderate or severe. Gluten can also disrupt our microbiome. We've discussed the importance of the gut microbiome in prior episodes. Microbes living in our body are important for maintaining our health in general, our immune system, our nutrient absorption, our neurotransmitters production, etc. If you would like to learn more about how important our microbiome is and how you can get yours back to balance, you can watch Episode 169 of How Humans Heal here. Are Gluten Sensitivity and HPV Related? Through many years helping people with gluten sensitivity, and also helping people with HPV, I have been identified a pattern. Gluten causes leaky gut, and it disrupts the gut microbiome. A disrupted gut microbiome leads to a disrupted vaginal biome, and this causes vaginal inflammation. Vaginal inflammation and a disrupted biome increase the risk of HPV. Also, gluten and leaky gut cause nutrient deficiencies. We know that nutrient deficiencies increase risk of HPV and abnormal cells, and decrease immune function, so it is not able to protect us optimally. Yes, we can work on healing leaky gut, rebalancing your biome, addressing nutrient deficiencies, and supporting your immune system to protect you from HPV. But if we don't take gluten out of your diet, it's just going to recur. It will happen again and again, and that's why I spend so much time in my programs and working with patients to help them successfully eliminate gluten from their diet and fully recover from gluten sensitivity. If you have tested positive for HPV and are ready to get it out of your life for good, I encourage you to join me for an upcoming 5 Days to Heal HPV Live Online Workshop. You can learn more and sign up here. Gluten and Autoimmunity There is also a correlation between autoimmune diseases, such as Hashimoto's, and gluten sensitivity. When there's a reaction to gluten and the immune system starts to protect you from gluten, it can also begin to attack nearby tissue. That's what occurs with Celiac disease and tissue transglutaminase (tTG). Similarly with Hashimoto's, the immune system starts to protect the person from their own thyroid cells. Research shows the relation between gluten sensitivity, leaky gut, chronic inflammation, disrupted microbiome, and disrupted cortisol levels all leading to a likelihood of developing autoimmunity diseases. So, if you're dealing with an autoimmune condition, then I would say it's important to take a look at gluten sensitivity as an underlying cause. How Can We Recover from Gluten? Step one is avoiding gluten, and that's an important step. I have so many resources on helping people avoid gluten I have developed over the past couple of decades. I have written about gluten and how to avoid it in all of my books. I've created recipes and menu plans because I want you to have support. It doesn't have to be a difficult thing if you have the right support. I also like to emphasize that it doesn't need to be an overnight change. You don't have to be stressing yourself trying to avoid all gluten by tomorrow. I wouldn't try to do that. I would look at it as a learning opportunity. Start by finding replacements for common foods in your diet. It's also important to know that most gluten-free products still contain carbs and sometimes more carbs and more sugar than the products containing gluten, and so you don't want to just switch from a gluten filled product to a gluten free product and end up disrupting your blood sugar levels. That's not a good idea either. What we want to do is use this as an opportunity to go more toward a balanced diet where you're having adequate protein, adequate healthy fats and a nice balance of healthy fruits and vegetables, which, by the way, are already gluten-free. We have a lot of food options available that naturally don't have gluten in them. We just need to remind ourselves to choose those foods instead of those containing gluten, or high carbs and sugar. I can help you to start shifting your diet so you have the support you need. I have many programs that help people with this every day. The Stress Warrior Program, for example, including my Stress Remedy 21-day meal plan, that guides you on exactly what to eat for a healthy gluten-free diet. The next step is healing leaky gut. You need to help your body rebuild your intestinal cells. Yes, our body grows new intestinal cells every day but when your body has been constantly bombarded with gluten, and if you've developed severe leaky gut and a disrupted microbiome, then it's going to take some time for those intestinal cells to heal. Often patients tell me they have been avoiding gluten for years, but they still don't feel good. I find that is most often because they have not adequately healed leaky gut. Healing leaky gut involves getting the right enzymes, nutrients and herbs to help your body digest your food better and grow back new healthy cells, decrease inflammation and reestablish a healthy microbiome. If you want to learn more about my protocol to heal leaky gut, you can watch my FREE Heal Leaky Gut Masterclass here. If you are ready to fully heal, you can join my Leaky Gut Online Program here. It includes a food sensitivity panel and support to address your results. Step 3 is to address nutrient deficiencies. It's important to do the right blood test to identify if you have iron, B vitamin, vitamin D, and/or other nutrient deficiencies. These tests are not usually included in standard blood work, but they are tests I can help order so that you get the right information. When you get the right nutrients back into your body and into your cells, you'll be able to fully recover from gluten exposure and improve your health overall. The last step of gluten recovery is to fully reduce inflammation. Remember that gluten is triggering so much inflammation through your whole system, and even if you're avoiding gluten, that inflammation may still exist, especially if you have leaky gut. To decrease inflammation, we need to look at the food sensitivity panel and see if there are other foods in addition to gluten that may be causing inflammation. By avoiding the highly reactive foods, while taking steps to heal leaky guy, you can drop inflammation levels for good. Taking anti-inflammatory herbs and enzymes can help speed up the process. And, of course, we need to address imbalanced cortisol levels in order to fully resolve inflammation. It's about developing a strategy that is unique for your body and the symptoms you are experiencing. We need to understand your health issues and do the right tests to find out what your body needs and how to support it in the best way possible. For those of you who have more severe reactions to gluten, including Celiac disease, and you feel restricted by having to avoid gluten so strictly, and if you potentially have other types of autoimmunity, you may want to consider something called helminthic therapy. This is something that I can talk with you about and help you with as well as it has been shown to reduce severe reactivity to gluten. Personalize Your Recovery From Gluten I want to emphasize that not everyone has to avoid gluten 100%, and not everyone has to avoid it forever. We really have to take it on a case by case basis, and understand how is it reacting in your body, and how it has affected your health, and then help you recover fully. As I mentioned, stress of all types can trigger leaky gut and gluten sensitivity, as well as autoimmunity, and then gluten causes more stress from within the body. Stress then disrupts the HPA (hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis), adrenal function, and both cortisol and adrenaline levels. A perpetual cycle of stress ensues. This is why I consider recovery from stress to be so important for reversing health issues. If you want to learn more about how stress and trauma have affected you, in terms of your cortisol and adrenaline levels, and how to recover so that you can get back to feeling your best, you may want to read my book Master Your Stress Reset Your Health. To know your Stress Type, which is your unique cortisol and adrenaline levels based on how stresses have affected your adrenal function, you can take the quiz I developed. You can find the Stress Type® Quiz in the book and on my website. If you're ready to start rebalancing your cortisol and neurotransmitters, to help your adrenals reset after stress exposure, you can start by ordering this home test kit. And you can also sign up for my Stress Warrior Online Program to guide you here. 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What does the body of evidence say on the topic of gluten, celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity? Plus: a puzzling finding in nutritional epidemiology is painted as a conspiracy, and the FDA is getting sued by people who claim the abortion drug mifepristone was wrongly approved… twenty years ago. Block 1: (2:26) Gluten: what gluten is, what celiac disease is, whether or not it's an allergy, the genetic cause, the solution, and how to test for it Block 2: (10:04) Gluten: gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and other explanations for its symptoms, including FODMAPs Block 3: (26:12) A mystery for the ages: is ice cream… good for you? Block 4: (43:53) The lawsuit against the abortion drug mifepristone * Jingle by Joseph Hackl * Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl * Assistant researcher: Nicholas Koziris To contribute to The Body of Evidence, go to our Patreon page at: http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/. To make a one-time donation to our show, you can now use PayPal! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Patrons get a bonus show on Patreon called “Digressions”! Check it out! Jingle Lyrics: FODMAPs! Woo-oo! It's not gluten, it really is FODMAPs! Woo-oo! Unless you have celiac, it's really FODMAPs! Woo-oo! F-f-f fructose, lactose, fructans Found in bread and dairy and fruits If you feel ill, just avoid these FODMAPs! Woo-oo! Some foods have a lot of them, it's FODMAPs! Woo-oo! Other foods are low in them, it's FODMAPs! Woo-oo! References: 1) Alan Levinovitz's The Gluten Lie: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23280245-the-gluten-lie 2) Cancer incidence in people with celiac disease: https://doi.org/10.1053/gast.2002.36585 3) Testing for gluten-related disorders: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/642452 4) Trends in gluten avoidance: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.10.012 5) First gluten sensitivity trial mentioned: https://doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2010.487 6) Second gluten sensitivity trial mentioned, with FODMAPs: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2013.04.051 7) Crossover trial of non-celiac gluten sensitivity in children: https://doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2017.483 8) The Atlantic article on the ice cream problem: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/05/ice-cream-bad-for-you-health-study/673487/ 9) Scientific American's write-up on the legal case surrounding mifepristone: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mifepristone-is-safe-a-court-ruling-reducing-access-to-it-is-dangerous/ It's Not Twitter, But It'll Do: 1) Jonathan's interview in the Tribune: https://www.thetribune.ca/sci-tech/combatting-pseudoscience-with-reason-and-rationality-030423/ 2) Dr. Jonathan Howard's book, We Want Them Infected: https://redhawkpublications.com/We-Want-Them-Infected-p547021769 3) Chris' article on the misguided use of honey to treat allergies: https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/christopher-labos-no-eating-honey-wont-help-your-seasonal-allergies Music Credits: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Wish For Victory by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8102-wish-for-victory License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
When your child has the symptoms of Celiac Disease but doesn't have Celiac Disease, could it be Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?In this episode I am talking about my personal experience with trying to get the answers to my son's health issues and then discovering he has NCGS. I also interview him on the show to learn about his experience. My cutest guest so far. Learn more about Ultimate Celiac System here https://belindawhelan.teachable.com/p/ultimate-celiac-systemJoin my free community and grab your copy of 11 Mistakes People Make Living Gluten Free here https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fd89e87c5e1bc4d3cc5e302And I would love to connect with you on Instagram thehealthyceliacIf you have a spare moment, please pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review. Thank you!Music Credit bensound.com Get your Autoimmune Super Stack below including my Eliminate Programwww.infostack.io/stack/autoimmune/?affiliate=thehealthyceliac
Quote: With women being the minority in every government in the world, it is vital that we don't allow ourselves to be cut out of discussions due to who we are and what we represent, and that we fight for our position and our beliefs. (Student at Canberra Girls Grammar School) When a young woman aspires to enter the political arena, she faces an array of challenges–from societal bias to the discouragement of family and friends. According to statistics maintained by the United Nation, as of September 2021, there are a mere 26 women serving as Heads of State or Government in nations around the world. Even more astounding, there are still 27 countries in the global realm in which women account for less than 10% of parliamentarians. In this episode, our conversation focuses on what adults can do to ensure that girls with political aspirations become women whose ambition and courage place them in rooms where their voices will make a difference in the legislative agenda. Along the way, we discuss the barriers they confront and ways to prepare them to challenge those barriers. Host Trudy Hall invites Julie Joritssma, Acting Principal, and Winifred Hanson, Head of Academic Engagement, from Canberra Girls Grammar School in the Australian capital city of Canberra, to talk about a program designed to ensure girls understand and engage in the political realm. They offer lessons learned, practical advice and a savvy understanding of the skills girls need to successfully enter the political fray. They take the responsibility for preparing girls for a life of service very seriously; they want girls to be able to “open the door, enter the room, and join the conversation.” The resources you need to know about: NCGS: https://www.ncgs.org/ Canberra Girls Grammar School: https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/student-life/co-curricular/the-house
Quote: With women being the minority in every government in the world, it is vital that we don't allow ourselves to be cut out of discussions due to who we are and what we represent, and that we fight for our position and our beliefs. (Student at Canberra Girls Grammar School) When a young woman aspires to enter the political arena, she faces an array of challenges–from societal bias to the discouragement of family and friends. According to statistics maintained by the United Nation, as of September 2021, there are a mere 26 women serving as Heads of State or Government in nations around the world. Even more astounding, there are still 27 countries in the global realm in which women account for less than 10% of parliamentarians. In this episode, our conversation focuses on what adults can do to ensure that girls with political aspirations become women whose ambition and courage place them in rooms where their voices will make a difference in the legislative agenda. Along the way, we discuss the barriers they confront and ways to prepare them to challenge those barriers. Host Trudy Hall invites Julie Joritssma, Acting Principal, and Winifred Hanson, Head of Academic Engagement, from Canberra Girls Grammar School in the Australian capital city of Canberra, to talk about a program designed to ensure girls understand and engage in the political realm. They offer lessons learned, practical advice and a savvy understanding of the skills girls need to successfully enter the political fray. They take the responsibility for preparing girls for a life of service very seriously; they want girls to be able to “open the door, enter the room, and join the conversation.” The resources you need to know about: NCGS: https://www.ncgs.org/ Canberra Girls Grammar School: https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/student-life/co-curricular/the-house National Coalition of Girls' Schools
“I do worry that I am not talented enough all the time. This is something that goes through my head a lot.” (Emma, professional tennis player) In this episode we unpack one of the largest and most comprehensive international studies done to date on gender stereotypes and their impact on girls: “The stereotype that girls lack talent: A worldwide investigation”,published in Science Advances in March of this year. The study provided an indepth look at the global impact of deeply embedded gender stereotyping and offered significant evidence that girls are overwhelmingly more likely than boys to attribute their failures to a lack of talent. Said another way, girls may be the ones holding themselves back. Natalie Demers, the Director of Research Initiatives and Programs for the International Association of Girls Schools, joins host Trudy Hall to discuss the stark results and offer insights for parents and educators to help confront gender stereotyping head on.The reality is that it is the mindset of a young woman that matters most as she heads out into the world to break barriers, and the good news is that there is much that the adult role models in girls lives can do to help girls push through and beyond stereotypical boundaries. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: https://www.ncgs.org/research/ (we are promoting this Episode as being produced by ICGS…should we still be using this website? I think we have to, but I thought I would raise the issue. Another option: I could put the link to the Global Action Research Fellows as that is referred to quite a bit in the Episode. The Stereotype that Girls Lack Talent: A worldwide investigation; Science Advances: https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/sciadv.abm3689 The Stereotype that Girls Lack Talent: A worldwide investigation · · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Transcript.pdf — PDF (140.1 KB)
“I do worry that I am not talented enough all the time. This is something that goes through my head a lot.” (Emma, professional tennis player) In this episode we unpack one of the largest and most comprehensive international studies done to date on gender stereotypes and their impact on girls: “The stereotype that girls lack talent: A worldwide investigation”,published in Science Advances in March of this year. The study provided an indepth look at the global impact of deeply embedded gender stereotyping and offered significant evidence that girls are overwhelmingly more likely than boys to attribute their failures to a lack of talent. Said another way, girls may be the ones holding themselves back. Natalie Demers, the Director of Research Initiatives and Programs for the International Association of Girls Schools, joins host Trudy Hall to discuss the stark results and offer insights for parents and educators to help confront gender stereotyping head on.The reality is that it is the mindset of a young woman that matters most as she heads out into the world to break barriers, and the good news is that there is much that the adult role models in girls lives can do to help girls push through and beyond stereotypical boundaries. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: https://www.ncgs.org/research/ (we are promoting this Episode as being produced by ICGS…should we still be using this website? I think we have to, but I thought I would raise the issue. Another option: I could put the link to the Global Action Research Fellows as that is referred to quite a bit in the Episode. The Stereotype that Girls Lack Talent: A worldwide investigation; Science Advances: https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/sciadv.abm3689 The Stereotype that Girls Lack Talent: A worldwide investigation · · Transcript.pdf — PDF (140.1 KB)
Where do you fall on the gluten spectrum? Whether you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and you're living gluten-free, or maybe you're just curious about what would happen if you eliminated or lessened gluten in your diet, equipping yourself with the right information is beneficial to your nutrition as a whole. In today's episode, Jenny Finke of Good for You Gluten-Free talks about living gluten-free, celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). Author of the book, Dear Gluten, It's Not Me, It's You, Jenny has been gluten-free since April 2012 when she was diagnosed with celiac disease. Aside from her experience of living gluten-free every day, Jenny also has the nutritional qualifications and credentials to confidently chat with us about this topic as a certified holistic nutrition and wellness coach. Being diagnosed with celiac disease is a journey of learning and growing – and when you know better, you can do better. Jenny remembers her struggles with finding resources that spoke to her when she first went gluten-free 10 years ago. All the information she gathered was about how to live gluten-free and nothing about body healing and the emotional aspect of dealing with the disease. Jenny then created Good For You Gluten-Free to share some personal stories and recipes, and even why you're still feeling sick even if you're already on a gluten-free diet. Quickly, it has grown into a great information site for everyone looking to lead a healthier life. In this episode, you will hear: What is celiac disease? Understanding non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) Eliminating gluten from your diet How to avoid cross-contamination Going to places you trust when eating out Things you need to know when getting tested Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: FOOD: What the Heck Should I Eat? by Mark Hyman MD - https://amzn.to/3M5A7KD (Affiliate) https://www.goodforyouglutenfree.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodforyouglutenfree TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodforyouglutenfree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodForYouGlutenFree Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Be sure to mention Caroline Fausel when setting up your initial consultation with Emerald City and they'll give you a free website branding audit as part of your set-up.
“I have never, ever had any doubt in my mind about SOLA's mission and vision. For me, it is as critical as breathing air.” (Shabana Basij-Rasikh, Founder of SOLA) The world watched in horrified disbelief, and with great compassion, as Kabul, Afghanistan was re-taken by the Taliban in August 2021. Those who care deeply about the education of girls around the globe were especially worried about a generation of girls who may be denied education in the new regime. Recent headlines tell us that worry was well-founded. In this episode, listen in as Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the founder and head of SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan), and Megan Murphy, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Girls Schools, share a compelling story of school leadership in the turbulence of growth and change. Being a leader on the global stage requires bold thinking, flexibility and adaptability, and this story highlights that reality brilliantly. As Shabana and Megan note, the fight to educate girls in Afghanistan has ramifications for the larger global problem: over 150 million school-age girls around the world are not in school, and that is not okay for these girls, for their countries, and for our future. It will take visionary leadership to tackle this global challenge, and these two women are ready to step up. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org SOLA (School of Leadership Afghanistan): www.sola-afghanistan.org Shabana's November 21 TEDWomen talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy4iSaJOQQA National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · The School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) · Shabana's TEDWomen talk in 2021 · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · On Educating Girls S3_Episode8: Girls Who Dream Big.pdf — PDF (139.3 KB)
“I have never, ever had any doubt in my mind about SOLA's mission and vision. For me, it is as critical as breathing air.” (Shabana Basij-Rasikh, Founder of SOLA) The world watched in horrified disbelief, and with great compassion, as Kabul, Afghanistan was re-taken by the Taliban in August 2021. Those who care deeply about the education of girls around the globe were especially worried about a generation of girls who may be denied education in the new regime. Recent headlines tell us that worry was well-founded. In this episode, listen in as Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the founder and head of SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan), and Megan Murphy, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Girls Schools, share a compelling story of school leadership in the turbulence of growth and change. Being a leader on the global stage requires bold thinking, flexibility and adaptability, and this story highlights that reality brilliantly. As Shabana and Megan note, the fight to educate girls in Afghanistan has ramifications for the larger global problem: over 150 million school-age girls around the world are not in school, and that is not okay for these girls, for their countries, and for our future. It will take visionary leadership to tackle this global challenge, and these two women are ready to step up. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org SOLA (School of Leadership Afghanistan): www.sola-afghanistan.org Shabana's November 21 TEDWomen talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy4iSaJOQQA National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · The School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) · Shabana's TEDWomen talk in 2021 · On Educating Girls S3_Episode8: Girls Who Dream Big.pdf — PDF (139.3 KB)
If you've been feeling anxious and can't figure out why I'm going to let you in on the ultimate life hack:It all starts with your thoughts.Self-awareness is a skill not many people have. They operate on auto-pilot, conserving their energy, and repeating the same thoughts and beliefs day in and day out.Understanding the way our brains work allows us to change our thoughts, which change our feelings, and consequently our actions, so that we get the results we want in life.And that's what we'll do inside Mindset Makeover - April 28-May 19During this 4 week group coaching program, I'm going to show you exactly how your thoughts and beliefs create your reality, and I'll teach you the step-by-step process of building self-awareness so you can create the results you want.You'll dig into your beliefs that are informing your emotions and behavior and learn the step-by-step strategies you need to take charge of your reality.The end result: you can finally stop wondering why you're so stressed all the time and learn to meet yourself with compassion and curiosity.Click here to joinIf you're done with listening to your inner critic, this program is for you. This will be a safe space to explore your thoughts and beliefs and get to the root of your problems.Reserve your spot now (& feel free to share this link with a friend!)What you'll learn in the episode: In this episode you'll learn:How our thoughts create our realityHow to be a body positive influence on othersHow to return to being the authority of your lifeMentioned on the show: Kelso JM. Unproven Diagnostic Tests for Adverse Reactions to Foods. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2018 Mar-Apr;6(2):362-365. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.08.021. PMID: 29524991.Capili B, Chang M, Anastasi JK. A Clinical Update: Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity-Is It Really the Gluten? J Nurse Pract. 2014 Oct;10(9):666-673. doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.07.036. Epub 2014 Oct 14. PMID: 34093092; PMCID: PMC8174835.
Ciao amici, I wanted to dig deep into gluten, NCGS, and celiac. I also talk about: the function of the small intestines my experience with NCGS (non-celiac gluten sensitivity) Wheat Zoomer test vitamin deficiencies supplements I use to help heal my gut alternatives I use in opposition to gluten. My name is Alexa Cucchiara (IG: @alexacuc). I am the author of an Amazon #1 best-seller, Power to Persevere: Inspiring Stories to Help You Get Through Challenging Moments, and health guru. I have created this podcast to help motivate and inspire you to live your best life. In this space, I will be sharing real and raw stories, bringing on special guests, and sharing tips and tools to help you. Subscribe for weekly episodes and connect with me on Instagram and subscribe to my newsletter on https://alexacuc.com.
Quote: “The question I want to ask someone is: Is this the right school for me for the next four years of my life? (Student, Washington School for Girls) As we know well from our own lives, transitions between the chapters of life are filled with emotion, and the moments of saying goodbye and hello in life are often indelibly printed on our hearts. In this episode we offer advice and language that can be helpful as girls seek guidance in moving from the familiar and comfortable to the new and unknown. From preparing for the change to becoming part of a new community, each step along the journey presents its own set of questions and identity challenges. Dr. Beth Reaves, the President of Washington School for Girls in Washington, DC, and Joey Adams, an alum of Washington School for Girls who serves as the Manager of Graduate Success and Outreach for the school, join host Trudy Hall in a conversation about “belonging” and how to partner with girls as they build the skill set to engage with a new community to make it their own in ways that feel satisfying and authentic. As it turns out, enjoying that feeling of belonging is a choice, and it takes effort and intentionality. It also takes wise counsel from the adults who work with girls to ensure that each new chapter takes them to a rewarding “next” in life. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Washington School for Girls: www.washingtonschoolforgirls.org National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Transcript.pdf — PDF (145.5 KB)
Quote: “The question I want to ask someone is: Is this the right school for me for the next four years of my life? (Student, Washington School for Girls) As we know well from our own lives, transitions between the chapters of life are filled with emotion, and the moments of saying goodbye and hello in life are often indelibly printed on our hearts. In this episode we offer advice and language that can be helpful as girls seek guidance in moving from the familiar and comfortable to the new and unknown. From preparing for the change to becoming part of a new community, each step along the journey presents its own set of questions and identity challenges. Dr. Beth Reaves, the President of Washington School for Girls in Washington, DC, and Joey Adams, an alum of Washington School for Girls who serves as the Manager of Graduate Success and Outreach for the school, join host Trudy Hall in a conversation about “belonging” and how to partner with girls as they build the skill set to engage with a new community to make it their own in ways that feel satisfying and authentic. As it turns out, enjoying that feeling of belonging is a choice, and it takes effort and intentionality. It also takes wise counsel from the adults who work with girls to ensure that each new chapter takes them to a rewarding “next” in life. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Washington School for Girls: www.washingtonschoolforgirls.org Transcript.pdf — PDF (145.5 KB)
Quote: “It is when you become aware of the global challenges and are prepared to act in the interest of the human race; it is then you would identify as a global citizen.” (student, St. Catherine's, Bramley, England) Educators frequently speak of having global competencies or being a global citizen, but what does that really mean? Are we clear on how this happens both in school and at home? Today, more than ever, it is critical that parents and teachers are on the same page as we help girls develop the mindset and skills to ensure their readiness for a world where traditional borders and systems are blurred. Their future success depends upon them cultivating a perspective that makes them curious about the many ways of being human in the world. Clare Sisisky, the Executive Director of the Global Benchmark Group, shares her experience and wisdom as a professional who has been developing best practice in global educational programming. Her conversation with podcast host Trudy Hall explores both the role of schools and parents in empowering girls to become global citizens. In a landscape in which the word “global” has become ubiquitous, every adult who is raising and teaching girls of all ages has an important part in broadening the worldview of girls. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Global Education Benchmark Group:https://gebg.org/ Colegio La Vall: https://lavall.institucio.org/ca/ St. Catherine's Bramley: https://www.stcatherines.info/ Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/education Asia Society · Global Education Benchmark Group · Colegio La Vall · St. Catherine's Bramley · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · NCGS Ep 6_Transcript Draft - Edited (9 Feb) (1).pdf — PDF (146.0 KB) · Clare Sisisky's book recommendations.pdf — PDF (52.1 KB)
Quote: “It is when you become aware of the global challenges and are prepared to act in the interest of the human race; it is then you would identify as a global citizen.” (student, St. Catherine's, Bramley, England) Educators frequently speak of having global competencies or being a global citizen, but what does that really mean? Are we clear on how this happens both in school and at home? Today, more than ever, it is critical that parents and teachers are on the same page as we help girls develop the mindset and skills to ensure their readiness for a world where traditional borders and systems are blurred. Their future success depends upon them cultivating a perspective that makes them curious about the many ways of being human in the world. Clare Sisisky, the Executive Director of the Global Benchmark Group, shares her experience and wisdom as a professional who has been developing best practice in global educational programming. Her conversation with podcast host Trudy Hall explores both the role of schools and parents in empowering girls to become global citizens. In a landscape in which the word “global” has become ubiquitous, every adult who is raising and teaching girls of all ages has an important part in broadening the worldview of girls. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Global Education Benchmark Group:https://gebg.org/ Colegio La Vall: https://lavall.institucio.org/ca/ St. Catherine's Bramley: https://www.stcatherines.info/ Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/education Asia Society · Global Education Benchmark Group · Colegio La Vall · St. Catherine's Bramley · NCGS Ep 6_Transcript Draft - Edited (9 Feb) (1).pdf — PDF (146.0 KB) · Clare Sisisky's book recommendations.pdf — PDF (52.1 KB)
“ The most helpful piece of advice that any adult has ever given me to help me with my body image is that I should really just be confident in myself. Because if you are confident in yourself then you radiate happiness.” (Claire, Montreal, Canada) Beginning in their pre-teen years, many girls contend with body image issues, continuing to struggle throughout their teenage years and well into adulthood, often to the detriment of their emotional well-being, physical health and confidence. This should not surprise us as girls are bombarded from every direction—from boys, media, advertising campaigns, parents, coaches, and even friends--about how every part of their bodies should look and feel. In this episode, we hear from two educators who tackle the topic head on, convinced that the right messaging at the front end of the process of becoming a woman can have a long-term positive effect on a girl's sense of herself in her own body and her ability to accept herself for who she is. Erika Rath, who serves as the Director of Student Services at Sacred Heart School of Montreal in Canada, and Warren Perry, who is the Aquatics Director at Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City, join host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls' schools, for a conversation about how they address body image issues in their conversations with girls in the earliest stages of becoming young women. Parents and adults who are raising girls of all ages should listen in, as getting girls to feel comfortable in their own bodies is critical to their healthy development and this is work that we need to do together, relentlessly, consistently, speaking with one voice. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Sacred Heart Network: https://www.sacredheartusc.education/ Erika Rath's Blog: https://www.sacredheart.qc.ca/blog/ Warren Perry's Body Image article: https://www.cshnyc.org/athletics/aquatics/body-image-for-middle-school-female-swimmers Warren Perry's body image aritcle · Erika Rath's blog · Sacred Heart Network · NCGS · NCGS Ep 5 _ Draft Transcript - EDITED 2.pdf — PDF (147.6 KB)
“ The most helpful piece of advice that any adult has ever given me to help me with my body image is that I should really just be confident in myself. Because if you are confident in yourself then you radiate happiness.” (Claire, Montreal, Canada) Beginning in their pre-teen years, many girls contend with body image issues, continuing to struggle throughout their teenage years and well into adulthood, often to the detriment of their emotional well-being, physical health and confidence. This should not surprise us as girls are bombarded from every direction—from boys, media, advertising campaigns, parents, coaches, and even friends--about how every part of their bodies should look and feel. In this episode, we hear from two educators who tackle the topic head on, convinced that the right messaging at the front end of the process of becoming a woman can have a long-term positive effect on a girl's sense of herself in her own body and her ability to accept herself for who she is. Erika Rath, who serves as the Director of Student Services at Sacred Heart School of Montreal in Canada, and Warren Perry, who is the Aquatics Director at Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City, join host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls' schools, for a conversation about how they address body image issues in their conversations with girls in the earliest stages of becoming young women. Parents and adults who are raising girls of all ages should listen in, as getting girls to feel comfortable in their own bodies is critical to their healthy development and this is work that we need to do together, relentlessly, consistently, speaking with one voice. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Sacred Heart Network: https://www.sacredheartusc.education/ Erika Rath's Blog: https://www.sacredheart.qc.ca/blog/ Warren Perry's Body Image article: https://www.cshnyc.org/athletics/aquatics/body-image-for-middle-school-female-swimmers Warren Perry's body image aritcle · Erika Rath's blog · Sacred Heart Network · NCGS · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · NCGS Ep 5 _ Draft Transcript - EDITED 2.pdf — PDF (147.6 KB)
"Change is a community effort, and it is not wise to try and bear the weight of the issue on your own shoulders.” (Opeyemi, Texas, USA) With over one billion girls in the world poised to become the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers, ensuring that schools and supportive communities set them up for success in this regard is critical work for all of us. What skills do they need? How do we plant the “seeds” of confidence? What language should we use and what actions should we model in communities that care about developing young women who have a sense of purpose and a passion to make the world better for those who will follow them. In the second episode of Girls as Social Activists, we will explore how girls can be “nourished” in communities to develop both their voice and the confidence necessary to take on social injustice where they find it in the world. (The first episode featured a conversation with Melissa Kilby of Girl Up, in which we focused on why so many girls in this generation are becoming social activists.) Host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls' schools will speak with Dr. Briony Scott, the Principal of Wenona School in Sydney, Australia, and Dr. Kate Hadwen, the Principal of Pymble Ladies College, also in Sydney, Australia, thought leaders on girls education. This podcast is created to put resources at the ready for those who are interested in and committed to creating environments in which girls thrive. You will find useful advice and wisdom to put to use immediately in conversations with and about girls and what they need. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Dr. Kate Hadwen, Pymble Ladies College: www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au Dr. Briony Scott, Wenona School: www.wenona.now.edu.au Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia: www.agsa.org.au Alliance of Girls Schools Australia · Pymble Ladies College · Wenona School · Transcript.pdf — PDF (131.4 KB)
"Change is a community effort, and it is not wise to try and bear the weight of the issue on your own shoulders.” (Opeyemi, Texas, USA) With over one billion girls in the world poised to become the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers, ensuring that schools and supportive communities set them up for success in this regard is critical work for all of us. What skills do they need? How do we plant the “seeds” of confidence? What language should we use and what actions should we model in communities that care about developing young women who have a sense of purpose and a passion to make the world better for those who will follow them. In the second episode of Girls as Social Activists, we will explore how girls can be “nourished” in communities to develop both their voice and the confidence necessary to take on social injustice where they find it in the world. (The first episode featured a conversation with Melissa Kilby of Girl Up, in which we focused on why so many girls in this generation are becoming social activists.) Host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls' schools will speak with Dr. Briony Scott, the Principal of Wenona School in Sydney, Australia, and Dr. Kate Hadwen, the Principal of Pymble Ladies College, also in Sydney, Australia, thought leaders on girls education. This podcast is created to put resources at the ready for those who are interested in and committed to creating environments in which girls thrive. You will find useful advice and wisdom to put to use immediately in conversations with and about girls and what they need. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Dr. Kate Hadwen, Pymble Ladies College: www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au Dr. Briony Scott, Wenona School: www.wenona.now.edu.au Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia: www.agsa.org.au Alliance of Girls Schools Australia · Pymble Ladies College · Wenona School · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Transcript.pdf — PDF (131.4 KB)
“A lot of my activism is driven…. by a personal stake in the issues, but to a greater extent it is driven by a sense of empathy and a strong belief that things really should be better in our society than what they currently are..” (Faye C., Australia) More so than in any generation prior, young women in nearly every country around the globe are taking the stage as social activists, using their voice and passion to address inequities wherever they find them. As we look forward to the celebration of the annual International Day of the Girl Child in October, we are reminded that, in many instances, girls are now leading us in the fight against social injustice. What drives this commitment to advocacy in these young women? As importantly for the supportive adults in their lives, what enables and energizes it? In this first episode of On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities, host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls' schools, engages Melissa Kilby, the Executive Director of Girl Up, in an important conversation about why girls are leading social movements and offers advice on how adults can be partners in their endeavors. We will also hear the voices of girls themselves as to what motivates them to take the risks associated with advocacy in this first part of a two-part podcast on the topic Girls As… Social Activists. If you are an advocate for the girls in your life--as a parent, relative, educator, club advisor or supportive adult--this podcast is created to put resources at the ready for you. We promise to keep girls at the center of the conversation in each episode. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Girl Up: www.girlup.org www.ncgs.org · girlup.org · On Educating Girls_Ep1 _Transcript.pdf — PDF (127.2 KB)
“A lot of my activism is driven…. by a personal stake in the issues, but to a greater extent it is driven by a sense of empathy and a strong belief that things really should be better in our society than what they currently are..” (Faye C., Australia) More so than in any generation prior, young women in nearly every country around the globe are taking the stage as social activists, using their voice and passion to address inequities wherever they find them. As we look forward to the celebration of the annual International Day of the Girl Child in October, we are reminded that, in many instances, girls are now leading us in the fight against social injustice. What drives this commitment to advocacy in these young women? As importantly for the supportive adults in their lives, what enables and energizes it? In this first episode of On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities, host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls' schools, engages Melissa Kilby, the Executive Director of Girl Up, in an important conversation about why girls are leading social movements and offers advice on how adults can be partners in their endeavors. We will also hear the voices of girls themselves as to what motivates them to take the risks associated with advocacy in this first part of a two-part podcast on the topic Girls As… Social Activists. If you are an advocate for the girls in your life--as a parent, relative, educator, club advisor or supportive adult--this podcast is created to put resources at the ready for you. We promise to keep girls at the center of the conversation in each episode. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Girl Up: www.girlup.org www.ncgs.org · girlup.org · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · On Educating Girls_Ep1 _Transcript.pdf — PDF (127.2 KB)
“We desire for our students to appreciate the value of diverse cultures and intercultural understanding. ...In the end we really want our students to think beyond their immediate environment and value the world as their context for learning.” –Karen Jurjevich, Principal of Branksome Hall In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS takes a close look at two schools that have developed a truly innovative global programming approach to opening girls' minds and broadening their horizons. Olivia talks to Karen Jurjevich, a member of the NCGS Board of Trustees and Principal of Branksome Hall in Toronto, and Cinde Lock, Principal of Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju, South Korea. These sister schools offer globally focused curricula, student and faculty exchanges, and a shared belief in educating girls to be globally minded leaders who will thrive and solve problems in our complex, changing world. "We are truly sister schools and it's such a rare thing to have an international school set up with the same mission and vision and the same sense of curricular alignment and purpose." –Cinde Lock, Principal | Branksome Hall Asia If you'd like to know more about the benefits of cross-continental learning and what happens behind the scenes to make this all possible, then this podcast is for you. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Branksome Hall · Branksome Hall Asia · International Baccalaureate Program · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · PEP Talks- Episode 9_Broadening Horizons Updated.pdf — PDF (114.0 KB)
“We desire for our students to appreciate the value of diverse cultures and intercultural understanding. ...In the end we really want our students to think beyond their immediate environment and value the world as their context for learning.” –Karen Jurjevich, Principal of Branksome Hall In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS takes a close look at two schools that have developed a truly innovative global programming approach to opening girls' minds and broadening their horizons. Olivia talks to Karen Jurjevich, a member of the NCGS Board of Trustees and Principal of Branksome Hall in Toronto, and Cinde Lock, Principal of Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju, South Korea. These sister schools offer globally focused curricula, student and faculty exchanges, and a shared belief in educating girls to be globally minded leaders who will thrive and solve problems in our complex, changing world. "We are truly sister schools and it's such a rare thing to have an international school set up with the same mission and vision and the same sense of curricular alignment and purpose." –Cinde Lock, Principal | Branksome Hall Asia If you'd like to know more about the benefits of cross-continental learning and what happens behind the scenes to make this all possible, then this podcast is for you. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Branksome Hall · Branksome Hall Asia · International Baccalaureate Program · PEP Talks- Episode 9_Broadening Horizons Updated.pdf — PDF (114.0 KB)
“We are united in elevating women's leadership worldwide by educating and empowering our students to be ethical, globally minded changemakers.” —International Coalition of Girls' Schools Vision Global programming is a significant focus of girls' schools. Our schools play a critical role in empowering girls with the tools and an informed perspective to become influential contributors to, and leaders of, our complex and ever-changing world. Today's girls have had the unique opportunity to witness global changemaking happening in real time on an unparalleled scale. At no other time has there been among girls and young women such a deep sense of shared identity, potential, and power. There is no doubt: the time for girls—and for girls' schools around the world—is now. In this episode of PEP Talks, we focus our lens on ICGS and how the organization reflects back on its schools what is happening across the world: a rapidly rising global awareness about the collective power of women's voices and leadership. Host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, talks to several members of the NCGS Board of Trustees: ● Paul Burke, Head of The Nightingale-Bamford School and President of the NCGS Board ● Danielle Heard, Head of Nashoba Brooks School and Vice President of the NCGS Board ● Yanni Hill-Gill, Head of Atlanta Girls' School ● Elizabeth “Liz” McGregor, Head of Westridge School ● Liz Schmitt, Chief Enrollment & Student Affairs Officer at Miss Porter's School ● Megan Murphy, Executive Director of National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS) Gain a clear picture of the NCGS vision and principles, and what those mean for girls' schools and girls across the globe. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · National Coalition of Girls' Schools Vision, Purpose, & Principles · Educating Girls Symposium on Girls as Ethical, Globally Minded Changemakers · Global Forum on Girls' Education® III · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · PEP Talks Episode 8- NGSC Strategic Vision_Transcript.pdf — PDF (711.9 KB)
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