NEWS FROM THE NEST

Fall 2013 Issue No. One

Our First Newsletter!

IN THIS INAUGURAL ISSUE:
PAGE 2 A Letter From the Founder: Welcome! PAGE 3 Reflecting on our First Year PAGE 4 Raleigh Irish Music Festival 2013 Celebrate Irish culture with 3 Irish Jewels Farm! PAGE 5 Golf Tournament 2013 Come support 3 Irish Jewels Farm! PAGE 6-7 Community Spotlight: Mandell Foundation, AOH, Pat Murnanes Irish Pub & PIP Printing of Cary PAGE 8 Confessions of a Seasoned Autism Mom PAGE 9-10 The Freckled Gardener PAGE 11 Chef Steves Favorite Farm to Fork Recipes PAGE 12-16 Past Events & Upcoming Events PAGES 17-20 Meet our Board of Directors & Advisors PAGE 21 Items for Sale: All proceeds benefit 3IJF PAGE 22 Thank you to our Wonderful Donors! PAGE 23 Nest Egg Fund: Help feather our future nest!

Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a ower.

~Albert Camus

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A Letter from the Founder

Dear Friends,

elcome to the first edition of News From the Nest, the quarterly newsletter for 3 Irish Jewels Farm! I had fully intended on getting this out by last spring, considering we are all about eggs and nests around here. But alas, life and work intervened, and here we are... Fall! So as another summer draws to a close, we welcome autumn with open arms. An especially hot and wet summer has left us longing for the cooler days of fall, the intense beauty of turning leaves, and a cozy fire in the fireplace. In literature, autumn symbolizes maturity and wisdom, the harvest of a lifetime of learning. We have learned quite a few important life lessons and skills over the past year and a half since we started this crazy venture called 3 Irish Jewels Farm, but we still have a lot of learning to do and wisdom to acquire. We certainly have been a beehive of activities, and this inaugural issue of our newsletter will highlight some our experiences over the past year and a half. Its a time to reflect on on how far we have come in getting this project up off the ground, and how very far we still have to go. But as with all exciting new adventures, the best is yet to come, Im certain of it. Our journey takes me back to the chickadee eggs that my children and I found in our backyard this past spring. We watched with bated breath the phenomenon of birth, as each tiny chickadee struggled out of its confining egg. Then one sunny day, a vibrant blue North Carolina sky must have stirred their senses and offered inviting temptations for the new birds to step out of their comfort zone. And we watched as they naturally spread their wings to the unmistakable feeling of new potential. And as the changing and falling of autumn leaves tells us that there is a transition ahead, we know that the best is yet to come for 3 Irish Jewels Farm. For it is our dream that our future farm will provide a strong and protective nest for those who need its support. May it allow everyone who walks through its doors to spread their wings and soar. May it provide you and your family with hope and a new chance at life. And may it provide all of us with the opportunity to discover the treasures that lie within us. Warmly,

Erin OLoughlin, Founder & President

...as the changing and falling of autumn leaves tells us that there is a transition ahead, we know that the best is yet to come for 3 Irish Jewels Farm.

Erin OLoughlin
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The desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
~Confucius

Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.

~Yoda

Reecting on our First Year:

UNLOCKING THE DREAM, ONE STEP AT A TIME
anuary marked our first anniversary since 3 Irish Jewels incorporated, and whoever said that the days drag on but the years fly by was dead on accurate. Carolyn Henderson wrote an article for Fine Art Views called Your Learning Curve, which addresses... well, our learning curve. Sometimes we dont embark upon a new project because were afraid that we wont do it right the first time. But what we need to realize is that, in all likelihood, we will NOT do it right the first, or even second, or third time, but unless we get started at some point, we wont know what to correct, because were not doing anything at all. When an artist produces a masterpiece, what he puts out is the result of not only innate ability, but years and years of practice, hard work, learning, skill, and creativity. So what results is, indeed, very good, but the quality wouldnt be there if it werent for all of the learning that came beforehand. And so it is with everything we do. When we first start, we must remember that we are first starting, and the expertise and ability will not come about without a tremendous amount of trying, making mistakes, and correcting those mistakes. Unless and until we come to this realization, we wont start anything at all. I have experienced a huge learning curve over the past year and a half since

By Erin OLoughlin
incorporating 3 Irish Jewels Farm. The first major lesson I learned is that even though I have loads of nonprofit experience under my belt, starting a nonprofit business from the ground up is an entirely different ball of wax. (My current learning curves are producing this newsletter and Twitter!) As a group, we have seen board members come and go, we have adjusted and readjusted our roles, we have made our mistakes, we have had our disagreements, we have laughed, we have cried (well, I have). We have felt a combination of frustration, incompetence, impatience at how long this is taking, irritation with the lack of informational support, and a screaming desire to just give up at times. But at the end of the day, I am proud to say that I made the decision to start this project. I took the plunge, and ten other individuals are taking that plunge with me. And for that: I am very, very thankful. Oh and for the record: We will NOT give up. Its not even an option. For there is such a huge need for a place like 3 Irish Jewels Farm in our community. And very few people are willing to take on this huge endeavor. But we are. We are willing to jump on this learning curve and act. Wont you join us? I think you will truly enjoy the rewards at the end of the roller coaster ride.

I am proud to say that I made the decision to start this project. I took the plunge, and ten other individuals are taking that plunge with me. And for that: I am very, very thankful.

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Raleigh Irish Music Festival, 2013

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Board members Andrew Moriarty & Colm OLoughlin at the 2012 Irish Music Festival

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2nd Annual Golf Tournament, 2013

COME SUPPORT 3 IRISH JEWELS FARM! - WE RAISED OVER $10,000 LAST YEAR HELP US MEET OUR GOAL OF $15,000 THIS YEAR!

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Some of the many golfers from last year

Erin accepting check from Pat Murnanes for $10,350 at last years golf tournament after-party

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Community Spotlight:
FOUR ORGANIZATIONS TO WHICH WE OWE THE WORLD... THANK YOU

The Samuel P. Mandell Foundation

The Samuel P. Mandell Foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA, was founded in the mid-1950's by Samuel P. Mandell, a self-made businessman turned philanthropist. Its main interests are supporting education, health care, Jewish organizations and other assorted charities. Autism has affected several of their family members. But why is 3 Irish Jewels Farm highlighting the Mandell Foundation? Because they believed in us. They had enough confidence in us to fulfill this dream of ours that they decided to grant us with $250,000 over the course of 5 years. And to us, their faith in us at 3 Irish Jewels Farm represents the fierce hope that all parents of children with autism have as they progress throughout their lifelong journey. We dont take this lightly. Our goal here at 3 Irish Jewels Farm is to one day (very soon) offer a home to adults with autism and day programs to children and teens with autism in which they can thrive and continue to grow and learn. We are dedicated to establishing an affordable housing community that provides a permanent home for adults with autism in a supportive, safe and family-like environment, and were committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability on a working, community supported farm. Thanks to the Mandell Foundations generosity and fiscal commitment, they are helping us make our dreams into a tangible reality. And for that, there are just not enough words. Thank you.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) (Irish: Ord rsa na nireannach) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be Catholic and either Irish born or of Irish descent. Its largest membership is now in the United States, where it was founded in New York City in 1836. Its name was adopted by groups of Irish immigrants in the United States, its purpose to act as guards to protect Catholic churches from anti-Catholic forces in the mid-19th century, and to assist Irish Catholic immigrants, especially those who faced discrimination or harsh coal mining working conditions. Many members had a background with the Molly Maguires. It became an important focus of Irish-American political activity. The Wake County AOH, specifically, is very special to 3 Irish Jewels Farm. They were our very first organization to give their support financially, and since then, they have supported us in countless ways. From sending us loads of connections, to suggesting us to Pat Murnanes Irish Pub when they needed a charity to sponsor for their first annual golf tournament last year, to highlighting us this year for their annual Raleigh Irish Music Festival in Downtown Raleigh. Basically, for whatever reason that I still cannot figure out, they have taken 3IJF under their wings. Maybe its the luck of the Irish, or maybe its those family and community-based social ties that binds the Irish together always, and was their basis of establishing the AOH in the first place, almost 200 years ago. Whatever the reason, as the subtitle of this column suggests: we owe them the world. Thank you Wake County AOH... we sincerely could not do this without your support and belief in us. www.wakeaoh.com/

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Community Spotlight, Continued

Pat Murnanes Irish Pub
Pat Murnanes Irish Pub is situated in Wake Forest, NC. You can find great food, great spirits and a family-like atmosphere for lunch, dinner and late night snacks in this cozy Irish establishment. The Pubs Founder, Michael Norris, is great-grandson of Pat Murnane. This place of relaxation, fun and great food is in honor of the man. Patrick Murnane was born in 1860, the youngest of eleven children, in County Limerick, Ireland. Pat came to America because of troubles with the British in Ireland. He landed on Ellis Island in New York harbor in 1880, then proceeded to Albany, NY to stay with relatives already in America. There he met and married his wife, and then together they moved to Williamsport, Pa., where Pat got a job on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Together Pat and Margaret raised a family of two boys and four girls. One of the girls was Margaret Theresa Murnane, Michaels Grandmother. Many years later, on a hot summer night in Williamsport, Pa., Pat and wife rowed out onto the Susquehanna River with his bagpipes. Pat played for hours as the poor Irish immigrants, all railroad workers, came down to the river bank to hear him play songs from Ireland. Pat died many years later and is buried on a hill in Williamsport. He lies next to his wife, the woman he loved. His descendants number in the hundreds and live all over this great country. Of course, 3 Irish Jewels Farm owes a world of thanks to Pat Murnanes Irish Pub and owner, Michael Norris. They organized their first golf tournament last year, which was a raging success, and they chose 3 Irish Jewels Farm as the tournaments charity to sponsor. They wound up raising over $10,000 for us that day - our first significantly large donation. And we are grateful that Michael and his team have chosen 3IJF again this year for their second annual golf tournament. We are sure that Pat Murnane himself would be proud of this country, his descendants, his great-grandson Michael, and this little pub that Michael named in his honor. So make sure to stop by Pat Murnanes if you are in the area - 2101 South Main Street, Wake Forest. www.patmurnanesirishpub.com/

PIP Printing of Cary

Erin speaking here. Dave Callaghan and Chuck Wolff at PIP Printing of Cary have taken care of us here at 3IJF for all of our printing and marketing needs since we incorporated. However, I have been a loyal customer to them ever since I was raising funds for Sabrina, Marcuss autism service dog, and they have since become like family to me. They pride themselves with fast turnaround times, highest quality and great prices. From graphic design and printing to mailing services and marketing, they provide quality in everything they do. I asked Dave to say a few words about PIP, and was blown away by the words he sent to me instead: Pip Printing of Cary has been in business for 24 years. When I first met Erin, she was trying to raise funds for a service dog for her son. Erin is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She was looking for printing needs to help in her fundraising. Pip printing gets at least five calls a week looking for donations from charities and non-profits. We cannot, though we wish we could, support all. Why does Pip printing support 3 Irish Jewels and Erin? Because she never asked for help or assistance. We do offer other charities and nonprofits a way to earn discounts: If businesses support these charities and nonprofits and do their (businesss) printing with us, we give 5% of their sales to their charities. Like I said, I was blown away. When I asked Dave to write a few words for me, I told him that I wanted to share his compassion and integrity with those who are supporting 3 Irish Jewels Farm. So needless to say, I highly endorse PIP Printing of Cary. The next time you need anything from a few color copies to a major printing job for your company, take your needs to PIP Printing of Cary at 1074 W. Chatham Street in Cary and hand them over to Dave or Chuck - and tell them Erin sent you. I promise they will treat you like family and present you only with the very best results. And make sure to check out their website to see all of the things they can do for you: http://www.pip.com/centers/ carync359/. Thank you Dave & Chuck.

Sharon Tooley Design

Bonus organization #5. Sharon Tooley, in Houston, TX, designed the beautiful 3IJF logo. Not only is she an awardwinning graphic designer, but she also happens to be my mom, I inherited my love of birds and nests from her, and I love her dearly. Thank you for giving us a logo that stands out among the rest. www.sharontooleydesign.com

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Confessions of a Seasoned Autism Mom

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!
By Robin Green

hat is the best and most rewarding stage of parenting? I think many people would admit to having the same answer... becoming an empty nester. Youve paid your dues, instilled your wisdom, and now its time for your little birds to spread their wings and fly away to college, first apartment and other wonderful adventures. Ok, a few tears are shed but that is short-lived. You are finally free, let out that big sigh of relief. Did I say free??

Robin Green, 3IJF Board of Directors & Fundraising Committee

That scenario has played out for most of my friends, but not for me. My children are 23 and 19, so I should be enjoying my second year of this bliss, but not to be. My 23 year-old is doing great -- graduated from college and into her second year of medical school. I am a proud mom and thoroughly enjoy her rare visits home. But my 19 year-old isnt going anywhere soon. Thats ok. I love him to death and my friends and family will tell you I rarely complain. But it would be a whole lot more fun to see him thriving as a college sophomore rather than still teaching him basic life skills. And having the flexibility to go out on a Wednesday night or away for the weekend would be nice too. But that next phase is fast approaching whether I like it or not. My son will finish in the public school system in 2 years and quite honestly, I am scared to death. Where will he go? What will he do? And will I ever have a moment to myself again? All terrifying questions. While we have enjoyed great services and activities during his childhood years, the options for the rest of his life are abysmal. I really dont mind the notion of him living under our roof for the foreseeable future, but realistically, I am getting older too and feel that we all need to prepare for that. But beyond where he will ultimately live, I fear he will spend his days in front of Disney videos or wandering with me around Target. I am a planner and have spent years wrestling with these questions. When I stumbled upon 3 Irish Jewels Farm at last years Autism Society walk, I knew I had to help make this a reality for my son and others in our predicament. Wow. A place where my son can live in a healthy and safe environment and spend his days productively occupiedmaybe I can finally start sleeping at night. Maybe that dream of someday becoming an empty nester will finally come true one can only hope.

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The Freckled Gardener

CULTIVATING SOIL & SOUL IN THE HEART OF NORTH CAROLINA (USDA ZONE 7B)
By Nancy Buttereld

Nancy Butterfield, 3IJF Board of Directors & Recording Secretary

eptember... Think autumn means that your big planting projects have to be tabled until next spring? Think again. Shorter, milder days and cool nights are Mother Natures gifts to root systems. I adhere to this rule when planting trees and shrubs: dig your hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball [was in its pot]. Gently massage the root ball before placing it in properly amended soil. I shovel the dirt I remove from the planting hole into my wheelbarrow and mix in a generous helping of organic matter (compost, leaf mold, grass clippings, soil conditioner) and cow manure before placing it back into the ground. Its important to balance the existing fertility of the native soil with the amendments youre adding to ityou dont want the plants roots to become so happy with the deliciously fertile soil in the hole that they resist spreading into the unamended soil around it. Mulch around the base of the plant with about 3 inches of materialI prefer pine straw. Pull the mulch away from the base of the shrub or tree to discourage disease and stem rot. Finally, provide the garden newbies with a good soaking. My grandmother, a true Southern gardener in her wide-brimmed straw hat and pearl earrings, would pull out her garden hose and place it on the ground beside her transplant, only allowing an everso-thin stream of water to seep out. Shed let the hose trickle for days to ensure that the roots received adequate moisture and never did I see a single dead transplant in her garden. Moral of the story: dont forget to keep the roots moist, especially if our fall season is unusually warm or dry. Wrap up the pruning by the middle of this month because most trees and shrubs are naturally entering their early stages of dormancy; you risk injuring the plant if you clip or snip now. Leave any undone pruning for the late spring. Divide herbaceous perennials like daylilies now. In keeping with proper Southern tradition, make a few of your divisions passalong plantsand share them with a friend or family member. The story of the plants life and the nurturing hands that tended it are often the most endearing part of the passalong process. This month is a good time to start making preparations for houseplants that have been vacationing on your deck or porch for the summer. When nighttime temps start dipping into the low-50s, its time to invite them back inside.

Make sure to check your plants for critters that are hoping to hitch a ride into your homeparticularly spider mites and aphids. Drench plants outside with an insecticidal soap spray to suffocate soft-bodied pests before bringing them indoorsand you may need to repeat the drench after 7 days. Dont forget to check the soil around the base of the plant for debris that may be harboring insects or disease and remove it. Repot the houseplants if theyve become root boundshifting up one pot size is generally recommended.

ctober... By now, the Boston ferns many of us have hanging on our porches have grown to enormous proportionsso what do you do with them if you dont have a greenhouse? In my experience, overwintering these ferns can get a little cumbersomeand yes, messy. My ferns begin to sulk when temps dip into the low 50s at night, and they simply cannot survive temperatures lower than about 34 degrees. I have not had much luck bringing them indoors as houseplants despite years of trying; the humidity level is just too low, and the shedding leaves drive me crazy. Last fall, I set up an area in the garage near the two eastern-facing windows where I could hang my beauties until springthinking to myself that in all likelihood, Id have a bona fide fern graveyard by January. My husband was assigned winter fern duty (and he did a pretty good job). On mild days, he would faithfully bring out the ferns, water them, shake them gently, and return them to their spot in the garage. Mind you, watering was both intermittent and sparse out of respect to the ferns dormancy. February came and went, and the sad masses of spindly stalks hanging in the garage didnt offer me much hope. When it was officially safe in the spring, I brought out the ferns, trimmed the dead fronds even with the rim of the hanging basket, whispered sweet nothings to them, and began a regular routine of watering and feeding. Much to my surprise, new growth began to appear, and within a month, all six of the ferns were well on their way to their glory days once again. Its time to start anticipating the first frost this month. The average first frost dates for Wake County are October 27November 5give or take about 10 days. Fall is a season of transition, so dont be fooled by the forecast!

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The Freckled Gardener, Continued from page 9

(because, of course, I will have forgotten I planted them there). Be sure to research cultivars that thrive in our area; consider their bloom times as well. Planting a mix of early, mid, and late season selections ensures a continuous display of color throughout the spring. And bulbs arent just for outsidetheyre cheerful companions inside, too. Our family tradition of forcing paperwhites indoors during the winter was something I learned to do by watching Mother when I was a little girl. Without fail every November, shed pull out her collection of antique crocks and Oriental bowls, and fill them with tiny pieces of earth-toned gravel. Shed nestle the paperwhite bulbs down into the stones, and then add just enough water to wet the bottommost part of the bulbs. Id have the responsibility of checking them daily to see if they needed a drinkand they usually did. By mid-December, the house was enchanted with the sweet, delicate fragrance of the flowers. In my own home, I like to stagger my paperwhite plantings through the winter and experiment with different containers and soilless growing mediums. I sometimes add decorative moss to the surface of the soil around the bulbs to enhance the display or work a handful of organic wheat grass seeds (available in pet stores) into the soil. Until next time, may your worries be composted and your freckles forever celebrated. ~

Just because the weatherman is predicting lows in the mid to upper 30s for RDU doesnt necessarily mean that your tender vegetation is safe. Be mindful that in areas like the one I live inoutside city limits, in a relatively open space, and at the base of a naturally sloped neighborhoodtemps can run several degrees cooler at night than inside urban areas. Factors like relative humidity, wind speeds, and cloud cover can also play a part in temperature variations in your backyard. Frost blankets offer moderate protection to plants, and I have found them to be quite handy in my garden when one or two frosty mornings among a string of milder ones threaten to end the season prematurely. Falling leaves leaving you feeling unfulfilled? Get creative with your autumn containers and window boxesand think beyond pansies, snapdragons, and chrysanthemums. Ornamental kale, perennial herbs, hardy grasses, and coolseason edibles like Swiss chard make great fall displays that persist through the winter. And speaking of containers, be sure to return your terra cotta pots to the garden shed soon as they are easily shattered by cold temps.

ovember... Give thanks to the microbes and creepy critters in your compost bins by feeding them a nutrient-packed feast of shredded fall leaves. Remember: compost happens. Its that simple. But you may have to wait a while if youre looking for that perfectly earthy-smelling, crumbly-like-chocolate-cake compost. For the Type A gardeners, though, here is a recipe to speed things along: 4 parts shredded leaves (browns) + 1 part greens (spent but otherwise healthy vegetable plants, annuals, weed-free grass clippings, kitchen trimmings) + adequate moisture (think misting here, not drenching) + regular turning (aeration) + a large enough pile to heat up = good stuff in about a month. You can also sprinkle roughly 2 cups of blood meal into a wheelbarrow load of chopped leaves if youre running short on nitrogen sources. And dont forget to toss those Halloween jack-o-lanterns or decorative squash into the compost pile, too (they count as greens). Chop them first if youre after quick and finelytextured black gold; otherwise, theyll slowly decompose over the winter all by themselves. Its bulb-planting time in the eastern Piedmont, and Ive always thought of the spring-flowering bulb as a special symbol of promise, faith, and patience in the garden. Bulbs become active with the cooling of our soil early this month, and root growth will persist through much of the winter. Something I like to do is underplant large pots of pansies with complementary spring-flowering bulbs that will emerge as a delightful surprise when winter retreats

Nancy Butterfield

The garden must rst be prepared in the soul, or else it will not ourish.
~English proverb

Nancy, born with a zinc trowel in her mouth, is an avid home gardener of 20 years with a special passion for historic & heirloom plants, vegetables and herbs native to the South. Her gardening blog, Nancys Carolina Kitchen Garden, chronicles her adventures in her yard & potager.

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Chef Steves Favorite Farm to Fork Recipes

CELEBRATE THE FLAVORS OF FALL
By Steve Mesa
was very pleased to discover the excellent variety of good-eating pumpkins available here in North Carolina. I have served variations of this recipe many times over the years, using all kinds of pumpkins (and even squash) and it never fails to be an absolute hit! This recipe is adapted from Caf Paradiso, which is a great vegetarian restaurant located in Cork City, Ireland. This makes a great side dish, but my family (avowed carnivores!) usually prefers it as a main course.

Steve Mesa, 3IJF Board of Directors & Professional Chef

Roasted Pumpkin and Leek Gratin

1.5lb. Pumpkin flesh, peeled and chopped into inch pieces. The weight here does not need to be exact. (This recipe is pretty flexible. Just use what pumpkin you have!) 3oz Almonds, toasted and roughly chopped 1.5oz Panko bread crumbs 2T Butter, melted 1T Chives, chopped fine 4oz Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (any kind of hard Parmesan-style cheese will work) 2T Butter 16oz Leeks, halved and cut into slices 4ea Garlic cloves, minced 6oz Dry vermouth or other dry white wine 1tsp Dijon mustard 2sprigs Thyme leaves, removed from stems and lightly chopped 8oz Cream Kosher salt and black pepper
Heat oven to 375F. Toss the pumpkin lightly in oil and roast in the oven until just tender. Remove and allow to cool. Combine the almonds, bread crumbs, butter, and chives with 1.5oz of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a saut pan or skillet on medium heat, heat the butter, add the leeks and cook until slightly translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and stir until you smell the aroma. Bump heat to medium-high and add the vermouth, stir well, and reduce by half. Add the mustard, thyme, and cream. Simmer and reduce slightly, stir in the remaining cheese and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the roasted pumpkin. Spray or butter a casserole dish, add the pumpkin leek mix, top with the bread crumb mixture, and bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the pumpkin mix is bubbling and hot through.
A native of Northern California, Steve has a degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He worked as a professional chef on the West Coast before moving to the Raleigh area. He has two children - a 9 year-old daughter and a 7 year-old son who has autism.

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Past Events
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

* September 9, 2013 - 3IJF presentation to the Raleigh Emerald Society. * September 7, 2013 - Special Needs Resource Fair at Brooks Ave. Church of Christ - 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * September 3, 2013 - 3IJF welcomed Steve Mesa as our newest board member. Welcome Steve! * May 31-June 3, 2013 - Erin & Colm traveled to NYC to celebrate the airing of Carolyn VanHoutens documentary on their family at the Sprout Film Festival, at the Metropolitan Museum. You can view our beautiful documentary here. * May 14, 2013 - 3IJF welcomed Nancy Butterfield, Maureen Morrell & Laurie Smith as our newest board members. Welcome Nancy, Maureen & Laurie! * April, 2013 - The biggest news so far... 3IJF is the recipient of a $250,000 grant from the Samuel P. Mandell Foundation! * April 13, 2013 - Erin & Colm attended the Peacehaven Farms Barnyard Bash in Whitsett, NC. * April 13, 2013 - Walk Now for Autism Speaks in Raleigh - 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * March 2013 - AOH presented 3IJF with a $750. We have such a soft spot in our hearts for the AOH. Thank you! * March 23 & 24, 2013 - All About Autism Expo at the NC State Fairgrounds. 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * March 16, 2013 - Raleigh St. Patricks Day Parade & Festival - 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * March 16, 2013 - 3IJF Next Step Presentation. An information group for persons interested in residential options for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information contact Kathy Honeyman at kathyhoneyman@earthlink.net. * March 1-2, 2013 - Erin attended the annual FRED Conference in Los Angeles - Farms & Ranches Enabling People with Disabilities. * February 19, 2013 - Erin attended the Agrability Conference in Ohio - Building Independence through Agriculture for People with Developmental Disabilities. * February 16, 2013 - Carolyn Van Houten's photo story on the O'Loughlin family, "The House Autism Built," won the picture story category against professionals for the North Carolina Press Photographers Association. Also, her documentary, "World Within Our Own," also on the O'Loughlin family, was selected to be aired at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC this spring at the Sprout Film Festival. Congrats Carolyn! * February 15, 2013 - The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) has chosen 3IJF to be one of their recipients for their annual charitable donations again this year. Thank you AOH of Raleigh! * February 12, 2013 - 3IJF welcomed Dawn Allen, CEO of GHA Autism Supports, as our newest board member. Welcome Dawn! * January 8, 2013 - 3IJF welcomed David & Robin Green as our newest board members. Welcome Dave & Robin! Continued on page 13 3 Irish Jewels Farm | (919) 602-9883 | www.3IrishJewelsFarm.org

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* January 4, 2013 - Ms. Parrott's 2nd grade class at Kestrel Heights Elementary School presents Erin with a $1,000 check. Erin received the most amazing honor of being able to talk with the class about autism and differences. * December 6, 2012 - Erin & Andrew attended the Mental Health Forum at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. * September 17, 2012 - 3IJF Board of Directors visited GHA Carolina Farms in Albemarle, NC. * September 29, 2012 - Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Music Festival at Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh - 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * November 2012 - 3 Irish Jewels Farm is FINALLY officially a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization! * October 27, 2012 - Carolinas Walk Now For Autism Speaks in Concord, NC - 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * October 19, 2012 - Pat Murnanes/3Irish Jewels Farm Golf Tournament Donor Thank You Party & Official Check Presentation. * October 13, 2012 - Autism Society NC Run/Walk of Raleigh - 3IJF had their vendor booth there. * September 21, 2012 - Pat Murnane's Irish Pub in Wake Forest hosted their first annual Golf Tournament, benefitting 3 Irish Jewels Farm! Proceeds went towards land acquisition for 3 Irish Jewels Farm. Thank you to Edie Sebastian, tournament coordinator, and Michael Norris, owner of Pat Murnane's Irish Pub, for all of the amazing work you put into this successful event. And thank you so, so much to all of our sponsors - we managed to surpass our $10,000 sponsorship goal! * September 15, 2012 - 3IJF is featured in The Cary News and Southwest Wake News. * September 15, 2012 - 3IJF had a vendor booth set up at the Temple Grandin presentation & conference in Chapel Hill. * September 14, 2012 - Dr. Temple Gandin keynote speaker at Future Horizons Autism Conference in Raleigh - 3IJF asked to have their vendor booth there. * September 8, 2012 - Erin was interviewed live on Autism America Radio. You can hear her segment here. * September 8, 2012 - 3IJF had a vendor booth set up at the Brooks Avenue Church of Christ Special Needs Resource Fair. * August 28, 2012 - 3 Irish Jewels Farm was featured on Business Among Moms. * July 15, 2012 - 3IJF presentation at SAS Work/Life Support Group at SAS Headquarters in Cary. Continued on page 14 3 Irish Jewels Farm | (919) 602-9883 | www.3IrishJewelsFarm.org

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* July 23, 2012 - Erin visited Peacehaven Farm and met founder, Buck Cochran (serves individuals with intellectual disabilities in Whitsett, NC). * May 19, 2012 - 3 Irish Jewels Farm had a vendor booth set up at the Community Expo at the TelaBility 4th Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Roll Fundraiser at Koka Booth Amphitheater, in Cary. * May 3-5, 2012 - Erin & Colm attended the first ACAA conference (Agricultural Communities for Adults with Autism) in Ohio. While they were there, they also toured Bittersweet Farms and Safe Haven Farms, both ideal examples of agricultural communities. * March 17, 2012 - 3IJF received $500 from the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. * March 17, 2012 - 3 Irish Jewels Farm had its very own float in the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and then a vendor tent set up at the Festival afterwards. The Parade committee presented 3IJF with a donation on the Shamrock & Roll Stage in Moore Square. * March 10, 2012 - 3IJF received $1,000 from the Wake County Ancient Order of Hibernians. Thank you AOH! * February 27, 2012 - 3IJF founding Board members and guests met at Erin's house and discussed ideas. * February 8, 2012 - Opened a bank account for 3 Irish Jewels Farm... feeling more official now. * February 6, 2012 - Hired a lawyer to help with attaining 501(c)(3) status. Coincidentally, she received her law degree from my alma mater (Wake Forest University). Go Deacs! * January 30, 2012 - 3 Irish Jewels Farm incorporated... Yikes, here we go!

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Upcoming Events
WHATS TO COME ?

*Saturday, September 28th, 11am-7pm...

Raleigh Irish Music Festival

Hosted by the AOH, part of the benefits will go to 3 Irish Jewels Farm. Sponsorships needed.

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2nd Annual Golf Tournament-

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*Saturday, October 11th... 3 Irish Jewels Farm will be featured on a new state-wide TV show, *Saturday, October 12th... Autism Society of NC Run/Walk 3 Irish Jewels Farm will have a vendor booth there. Continued on page 16 Giving Back, on CBS. Stay tuned for more details.

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The Bluebird Dance,

a childrens book by Erin OLoughlin, is scheduled to come out in bookstores and Amazon this fall. All proceeds will benefit 3 Irish Jewels Farm.

Copyright Erin OLoughlin. All rights reserved. WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson

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Meet our Board of Directors

THE WORKER BEES BEHIND THE SCENES

3 Irish Jewels Farm Board of Directors

Erin OLoughlin, Founder & President
Erin is a parent/advocate who was born and raised in Houston, TX. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Wake Forest University in 1997. She is the founder of 3 Irish Jewels Farm and is implementing a place that will provide live-in opportunities for adults with autism and summer and track-out opportunities for youth with autism. She and her husband, Colm, have 3 wonderful children, Jordan Grace (age 11), Marcus (age 8) and Brendan (age 6). Her son, Marcus, has autism, hence her passion for this project. Erin brings with her extensive experience in the field of development and fundraising with many various organizations for the past 20 years; from Houston Public Television, to private schools in Texas and North Carolina, to private hospitals in Florida, to raising over $17,000 for Sabrina, the beautiful black Labrador Retriever - Marcus's autism service dog. She has coordinated major fundraising initiatives, planned enormous special events, and has designed and implemented operating budgets and million dollar capital campaigns. She has recently written a children's book, entitled "The Bluebird Dance," scheduled to come out in bookstores this Fall 2013. All proceeds from the book will benefit 3 Irish Jewels Farm. In her spare time, she loves gardening, riding horses, watching the birds out of her living room window in the morning with a cup of coffee, and spending loads of time with her family, 2 dogs (Sabrina, black lab, & Bailey, golden retriever) and 2 cats (Milo & Mojo).

Andrew Moriarty, Vice President

Andrew is a Professional Engineer, and currently serves as Principal with Bohler Engineering in Raleigh and Charlotte. His responsibilities include overseeing the firms North Carolina operations. A graduate of Lehigh University in 1992 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, he has been involved in starting and strategically growing various businesses. His experience includes the design and construction of public and private land development and utility projects from New York to Georgia over the last 20+ years. He currently lives in Cary with his wife Jennifer and three children Michael (age 14), Meghan (age 12), and Brendan (age 10). His son Brendan has autism. The Moriarty family is very active these days in an array of sporting activities baseball, football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, golf, swimming, Miracle League and Special Olympics, to name a few. Andrew enjoys coaching youth sports, is an avid golfer at Prestonwood CC, and finds time to play real wood-bat baseball as a second career (he wishes!). Andrew is passionate about helping solve the long-term care needs for children with autism, such that they can lead fulfilling lives with some measure of independence. He brings his life and business experience to the 3 Irish Jewels Farm team to help make it a reality.

David Green, Treasurer

David is an investment advisor and private investor. Previously, he was a bond trader on Wall Street, most recently as a Managing Director at Chemical Bank and President of Chemical Securities, Inc. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics as well as an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Cleveland, he and his wife Robin are the parents of an adult son with autism as well as a daughter who attends medical school. David enjoys golf and skiing.

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Board of Directors, Continued

THE WORKER BEES BEHIND THE SCENES
Nancy Buttereld, Recording Secretary
Nancy, a North Carolina Teaching Fellows scholarship recipient, graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina State University with a B.A. in English Education. She taught world literature and American literature classes at Riverside High School in Durham from 1994-1999. Nancy also served as the coordinator of the Student Assistance Program and co-founded AIMa program designed to connect at-risk ninth grade students with mentors. She was proud to be a part of the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games, volunteering as the Venue Communications Manager for Riverside High School. That same year, Nancy was honored as Riverside High Schools Teacher of the Year and went on to become a semifinalist for Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year program. Nancy was later awarded a North Carolina Principal Fellows graduate scholarship and returned to North Carolina State University to pursue a career in public school administration. In addition to her coursework, Nancy taught Academic Discourse and Learning to ESL freshmen, instructed Writing Skills I and II in the Agricultural Institute, worked as a full-time tutor for the mens basketball team, and served as a university supervisor for student teachers in secondary English Education. She was inducted into Phi Delta Kappa in 2001. Nancy became a stay-at-home mother in 2002, but eventually returned to teaching at Southern Wake Montessori School before the birth of her second child in 2009. A native of New Bern, Nancy lives in Fuquay-Varina with her husband, Alan, and their three daughtersSally (2), Susan (4), and Elizabeth (11). She enjoys cheering for the Wolfpack and sharing laughter with her family and friends. In her rare moments of free time, Nancy can be found tending her kitchen garden, wandering through antique stores, or taking a nap.

Brian Brady
Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Brian moved to Charleston, SC in 1999 to attend the College of Charleston. While attending CofC, Brian worked various full time jobs and quickly settled into life in the Lowcountry. By the age of 20, Brian had achieved a USCG Master Captain license and operated local passenger vessels in and around the Charleston Harbor, in addition to long-range deliveries of larger vessels to destinations all over the east coast. Also while attending CofC, Brian rekindled his first love of writing, performing and recording music. A life long music lover, Brian began taking music seriously when he picked up the guitar at the age of 12. A coincidental offer to work on a studio album with a local Charleston singer and songwriter quickly turned into a full time live performance schedule across the southeast. After graduating from college, Brian decided to continue to call Charleston home and purchased a home in James Island, SC. Brian continued to work as a full time musician until a job offer to work with the largest mortgage broker in South Carolina would ultimately lure him away from the full time performance schedule. Over the next five years, Brian continued to establish himself in the community as a mortgage professional. In 2008 Brian returned to his hometown to begin classes at Campbell Law School. While in law school, Brian worked on the Websters Real Estate Law in North Carolina reference, the Wiggins Wills and Administration of Estates in North Carolina reference, in addition to serving as a teaching scholar to first year law students and taking business classes in the evenings. Brian graduated from Campbell Law School and Business School with a J.D. and M.B.A. in May 2011. After passing the July 2011 North Carolina Bar Exam, Brian opened Brady Law Firm, PLLC in Raleigh in late October 2011. Placing a great emphasis on customer service and providing exceptional legal service in a relaxed environment, Brians practice focuses primarily on real estate, estate planning and administration, and business law. Brian enjoys working to help grow and develop businesses and helping others accomplish their goals. When he isnt working, Brian enjoys playing music and spending time on the water. Continued on page 19 3 Irish Jewels Farm | (919) 602-9883 | www.3IrishJewelsFarm.org

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Board of Directors, Continued

THE WORKER BEES BEHIND THE SCENES

Robin Green
Robin has been the parent of a son with autism for the better part of two decades. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Robin worked in the Public Relations industry for Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. and Manning, Selvage and Lee, two large New York City agencies, and has also done freelance writing. She and her husband David are the parents of Corey, age 19, and Andrea, age 23. Robin is also an avid tennis player.

Steve Mesa
A native of Northern California, Steve has a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and a degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He worked as a professional chef on the West Coast and for the last nine years has been a stay-at-home parent to his 9 year-old daughter and his 7 year-old son, who has autism. In his spare time, Steve (still) enjoys cooking, fine dining, and playing music.

Colm OLoughlin
Husband to founder of 3IJF, Colm is a gastroenterologist with Digestive Healthcare in Raleigh. He graduated from University College Cork (NUI), Ireland in 1991. He completed his residency at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston in 1999, where he met and married his wife, Erin. He then completed fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Director of the Celiac Disease Clinic at the Medical College of Wisconsin prior to moving to Raleigh where he joined Digestive Healthcare in June 2007. He currently serves on the Rex Hospital Endoscopy Committee and Rex Hospital Therapeutics and Pharmacy Committee. Colm lives in Cary with his wife Erin and his 3 Irish jewels. His 8 year old, Marcus, has autism. The family loves to go to parks and spend time outdoors walking, gardening, hiking and swimming. An avid soccer fan, he still manages to play at least one competitive game a week.

Laurie Smith
Laurie is the mom of 4 and step-mom to 3, and grandmother to 6 beautiful grandchildren. Her youngest daughter, Marisa, age 15, has autism. Laurie is actively involved with and on the board of iASPIRE, programs that serve teens between the ages of 14-24 with Aspergers Syndrome and high functioning autism.

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Meet our Advisory Board

OUR MENTORS WHO GIVE US THE TREASURES OF KNOWLEDGE & ADVICE

3 Irish Jewels Farm Advisory Board

Dawn Allen
Dawn has been the Chief Executive Officer of GHA Autism Supports, formerly know as Group Homes for the Autistic/GHA, since 1984. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Pfeiffer University and a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dawn joined the organization as a direct care staff person in 1981 when it was then known as "The Group Home for the Autistic," the first residence that was the home to five children. Since that time, GHA Autism Supports has expanded offering a number of services for individuals with autism. Under her leadership, the entity has grown from an organization serving five children to an organization that currently supports over 80 individuals in over 25 programs providing residential, vocational, educational, community and in in-home services. Within her professional realm, Dawn currently serves as the President of PBH Network Council and as Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee and Past-President of the NC Providers Association. She also serves as a member of the Admissions Committee of the Murdoch Developmental Center an on the board of Rubicon. In both 1998 and 2008, Dawn was named "Professional of the Year" by the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC). In addition, she was presented the Achievement Award by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Program in 2008. Over the years, Dawn has remained active in her community by serving as Past-President and Campaign Chair of the United Way of Stanly County and has served several terms on the Executive Committee of the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where she served as Senior Warden on the Vestry. Currently, she serves as the Chairman of the Stanly County Community Foundation and is a member of the Stanly Regional Medical Center Board of Directors. Dawn and her husband Raymond reside in Albemarle and are the proud parents of Brent and Andrew. In her spare time, she enjoys fitness activities, reading and traveling.

Maureen Morrell
Maureen is the Special Projects Director with the Autism Society of NC. She and her husband, Rob, have an adult son with autism who is a resident with GHA Carolina Farms in Albemarle. Maureen received the Autism Society of NC Parenting of the Year award in 1998, and the TEACCH Award of Achievement in 2012. She has also co-authored a book, for which she received the Autism Society of America's Outstanding Literary Work of the Year in 2007, "Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned."

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Items For Sale

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT 3 IRISH JEWELS FARM

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A THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

On behalf of all of us at 3 Irish Jewels Farm. thank you for your generosity! Your support assists us in continuing to build upon our dream. The following individuals & organizations have shown their support through monetary contributions. Thanks to all of you, we have raised over $274,000 so far. POT O GOLD DONORS ($5,000+)
Samuel P. Mandell Foundation Pat Murnane's Irish Pub Maude Veech Kelly S. Wyatt Philip Young Quan Zhou & Jun Chen SAS Institute - In memory of Janet Sullivan Leslie VanDyke Eileen VanHouten Tammy Wells-Angerer NC Representative Jennifer Weiss Robyn Ziperski

CLADDAGH DONORS ($50+) EMERALD DONORS ($1,000+)

Kestrel Heights Elementary School Wake County Ancient Order of Hibernians Carmen Andrews Billie & Davie Barbour - In memory of Janet
Sullivan

3IJF FRIENDS

IRISH EYES DONORS ($500+)

Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. Charles Barish Mitchell & Joanne Bigel Jeffrey Chaffkin Susan Finkelstein Marceen & Matthew Gasperoni Ken Kohagen Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Committee

SHAMROCK DONORS ($150+)

Courtney Barrus Allison & Matt Byman Kelly Bullock Sullivan Stephanie Gedmintas Jennifer Jurkus Elise Graziano & Steve Mesa Stefanie & Douglas Kahn Melissa Jacobs Debra Kossman Jennifer Jurkus L&M Transportation Service,Inc. Anne Leahy Helen LaVere Howard & Lori Levine Karen Meir Maureen Morrell Stephanie Novick Karen Moss - In memory of Janet Sullivan Bruce & Mindy Oberhardt Patricia Paget Cheryl Martin - In memory of Janet Sullivan Ruby Tuesday Restaurant Siobhan & Fursey OLoughlin Toni Anne Rocker Suzanne Roda Susan Kessler Ross Jamie Rorrer Sharon & Fred Tooley The Collector, 1234 Main Street, Any Town, State Elizabeth & Mike Ross ZIP | 123-456-7890 George & Ann Tosky Bruce & Sandy Rubenstein

Mary & Marshall Bassett Jamie Benjamin Alan & Mindy Biegelman Karen & Alan Booth Nancy & Alan Butterfield Buck Cochran Mimi Cook Kelly D'Amico Michael Devine Meredith Dixon Ben Dulman Sophie Dunn Lora Eddington Nicole Gaunt Golden Junebugs Group (via Lisa Kimmett) John Guerin Suzanne Gumpp John & Elaine Johnson - In memory of Janet

Jeanne Holmes Melissa Jacobs Marlene Leavell Arthur & Heather Levey - In memory of Janet
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Terri Mainey Lori McIlwain Virginia & John Nugent - In memory of Janet
Sullivan

Siobhan O'Loughlin Cliona Salazar Cheryl L. Turney - In memory of Janet Sullivan

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The Nest Egg Fund

HELP FEATHER OUR FUTURE NEST!

is designed to nourish the startup costs of 3 Irish Jewels Farm. Startup costs include expenses such as cost of sales, professional fees, technology costs, administrative costs, marketing costs and land acquisition. You can help by contributing a donation in the amount of your choice to 3 Irish Jewels Farm. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprot tax exempt organization. Your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call Erin at (919) 602-9883, or e-mail her at Erin@3IrishJewelsFarm.org.

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The present was an egg laid by the past that had the future inside its shell.
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