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Issue No. 2
In the depth of winter, I nally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
~Albert Camus
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elcome to our Winter 2013 edition of News From the Nest, the quarterly newsletter for 3 Irish Jewels Farm! Winter is often a time for reflection - activity gives way to dormancy. Life is still, indwelling and silent. This is a time for introversion, contemplation and going within. Symbolic winter invites us to quiet the mind, catch our breath, to find our next step, our balance. Many animals hibernate, plants shut down and store energies to feed off of until the warmth returns. We as people tend to celebrate being indoors with our families and friends (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas), warming our cold hands by fires built in the fireplace and in our hearts. It can also be a time where we think about what we want to accomplish for the next year (New Year's resolutions). A new year stretches before us and we get ready with anticipation for all that may await us. So as we celebrate our various holidays with style, and as we say our farewells to 2013 and welcome the start of a new year, Id like to take this moment to sit back and catch my breath... to quiet my mind... to celebrate with you, my friends. I am pleased to say, 3 Irish Jewels Farm is beginning to thrive, and we are making a buzz out in the community. This is all due to the fact that we have a committed, skilled and enthusiastic team (also known as our volunteers, donors, loyal supporters, and board of directors), and we have received significant financial support from existing and new patrons, foundations and donors, totaling almost $80,000, in addition to a $250,000 pledge from the Samuel P. Mandell Foundation. Donations whether large or small are deeply appreciated and are essential for the operations, future programs and new initiatives of 3 Irish Jewels Farm. Thank you to all who have supported us with your gifts thus far. With your input and consideration, we continue to hone our vision and strategy. We hope we are making you proud. I leave you with an Irish blessing for the Winter Solstice & New Year: Slinte maith, h-uile latha, na chi snach fhaic. Gun cuireadh do chupa thairis le slainte agus sonas. A h-uile l sona dhuibh s gun l idir dona dhuib. Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath r!.... Can you believe my husband speaks that language? For those of us who might need the translation: Good health, every day, whether I see you or not. May your cup overflow with health and happiness. May all your days be happy ones. Merry Solstice and a Happy New Year! Warmly,
Winter is often a time for reflection activity gives way to dormancy... Symbolic winter invites us to quiet the mind, catch our breath, to find our next step, our balance.
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Of winters lifeless world each tree Now seems a perfect part; Yet each one holds summers secret Deep down within its heart.
~Charles G. Stater
board members), Marisa Smith (age 15 and rockstar with autism), and Johnny Chappell- News14 News Anchor, discuss our plans for 3IJF here:
ovember... Thanks to you and all of your wonderful votes, 3 Irish Jewels Farm was one of the 5 recipients at the People's Cocktail event at Fox Liquor Bar (one of Iron Chef winner Ashley Christensen's many popular restaurants in the Triangle), and we wound up pulling in over $900 that night! Of course, we couldn't have done it without you! And a HUGE thank you to Ashley Christensen and her culinary team for remaining true to yourselves and having such huge hearts in this dog-eat-dog world. What a wonderful way to help so many under-represented charities every month. Continued on page 4
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors, donors and volunteers we certainly couldnt have done it without all of you!
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I watch the springs, the summers, the autumns; And when comes the winter snow monotonous, I shut all the doors and shutters To build in the night my fairy palace.
~Charles Baudelaire, Paysage
Some extremely exciting developments have come up over the past couple of weeks, but I will save that potential news for our next newsletter, as Im getting superstitious in my old age and I dont want to jinx anything.
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Community Spotlight:
FOUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WE THINK SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED...
Dwayne Ballen
Dwayne Ballen is an award-winning television journalist. His broadcast resume includes CBS Sports, The ESPN networks, The Golf Channel, Fox Sports, USA Network and TNTs NBA Playoffs coverage. He has also been a contributor to NPR and the Fox News Channel. He resides in Durham, NC, with his wife, Martina, and their two sons, Julian and Jared. So why are we at 3 Irish Jewels Farm recognizing Dwayne Ballen? Because when I (Erin) met with Dwayne for lunch in November, I was blown away (and yes, a little starstruck) by his candor, his elegance, his realness, and his overall patience to answer any and all questions I had. For Dwayne has connections that only a person who has been there, done that for many years in this business can acquire, and yet a shared connection between us of a certain journey made him more real. Because make no doubt about it, Dwayne Ballen is real. When Dwaynes son Julian was diagnosed with autism at age four, he started a blog (Journey with Julian) to record his thoughts and share his familys experiences. That blog became such a success and stirred up such a following, that he went on to write a book (Journey with Julian). As our children tend to do, Julian has taught his parents much about life and the real meaning of success. He has led them to realize that a smile and a warm hug are two of the most rewarding gifts a parent can ever receive. The Ballens journey is inspirational and enlightening. Journey with Julian will strike a chord with parents who are just receiving the diagnosis of autism for their child, as well as those further down the path. It shows us that in the end, its family and fierce determination that help us all to get the most out of life. And as I mentioned in our own documentary highlighted below, living with autism is just that: a journey. So thank you Dwayne, for your time and willingness to help all of us who are on this journey.
it was a fact. Up to the mid 20th century, the Irish dominated the police and fire departments. These departments were largely made up of Irish born or 1st or 2nd generation Irish. The Irish produced more chiefs of police and fire departments than any other ethnic group in America. In order to celebrate the Irish identity and heritage, the Irish members began to form a cultural brotherhood among its memberships. In 1953, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) formed the first Emerald Society within an American fire department. The society was formed to help foster the spirit of the heritage within its members and to promote and preserve their accomplishments. In the last half of the 20th century, there has been the growth of hundreds of Emerald Societies across America. Since its humble beginnings 50 years ago, the Emerald Society movement has reached new heights. The Irish have a long and proud history of Public Safety professions. A glance through the rosters of any fire department in America will be filled with Irish names. Unfortunately, so will the walls dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in the service of the fire profession. The Emerald Society is here to preserve that legacy. 3 Irish Jewels Farm is especially grateful to the Greater Raleigh Emerald Society, because they have graciously chosen us as one their charities to support. Their annual winter ball and various fundraisers throughout the year will benefit our efforts, and for that, we are forever grateful.
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Fortunate Father
By Dwayne Ballen
Dwayne Ballen, ESPN sports broadcaster, journalist, father & published author
am a very fortunate father. This is attributable, largely, to my sons Julian and Jared. Both of whom have provided me with a deep reservoir of love and special moments. Allow me to share, with you, some thoughts on the former, Julian. He is twenty and has autism. The diagnosis was made in 1997, when he was four years of age. At that time one in ten thousand children had an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Most of what I knew about it (autism) was gleaned from Dustin Hoffmans character in the movie Rain Man. It just wasnt on my radar. In the subsequent sixteen years, since my wife (Martina) and I first heard the words Your son has autism, Ive learned so much from, and because of, Julian.
The first, and probably most difficult, thing for me to come to terms with was what having autism meant for Julian. His life would not be like that of a neuro-typical person. He related to the world around him differently. He learned differently. Academics would be hard. All this ran counter to the grand plans I had for his place in the world. Joe Kennedy had nothing on me when it came to charting a path to greatness and world significance for my eldest son. Autism, simply, wasnt part of my equation. Once I came to the realization that it wasnt about me, it was about Julian, then a whole new world opened up and I began a wondrous journey with him as my guide. When you arrive at that place, where you understand its about him, not you, ego is (thankfully) a casualty. Instead of dwelling on how his autism reflected on me I, along with my amazing wife, focused on what needed to be done to make his life better and successful. Whether it was occupational therapy, speech therapy or passionate and unrelenting advocacy with educators, we constantly searched for ways to make his pathway easier. Julian has forced me to view the world through his eyes, and the vistas have been heartwarming, heartbreaking and breathtaking. Most persons with autism have areas of intense interest that dominate their lives. For Julian there are three; Disney animated movies, animals and drawing. An exceptional artist, he can draw detailed sketches of the Serengeti (complete with the proper wildlife) or produce drawings of myriad Disney characters from memory. It is a marvel to listen to his near encyclopedic musings on animals and the plot twists of the aforementioned Disney films. I never knew, until Julian taught me, that Disney animators cleverly hide cameos, of characters from other movies, in plain sight in their films. Even during the more challenging times, I have learned from Julian. From the time he was two to now, meltdowns have been a factor in our life with him. They can be volcanic, often we arent even sure what triggers them, such is the nature of his autism. Along the way Ive figured out how to ride out these emotional storms with him. Patience is an essential tool in the world of autism. Socially it is hard. Though he is very verbal and considered high functioning, forming friendships, talking to girls or just fitting in with most neuro-typical young people are all difficult. I have watched, with great admiration, as he bravely steps out into a Continued on page 8
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December
Carve out some time for yourself amidst the holiday hustle and snuggle up next to the fire with a good gardening book. Eliot Colemans FourSeason Harvest is a favorite of mine not only because I adore Eliots lively style of writing, but also because he shares detailed descriptions and illustrations of season-extending gardening techniques that can be applied right in your own backyard. He covers organic gardening basics with special attention to managing the winter garden. And he devotes a chapter in the book to ducks as garden helpersa man after my own heart.
reference book that will really get you growingNancy Bubels The New SeedStarters Handbook. Nancy covers the basics of seed selection, soil mixes, renewable seedstarting containers, germination, fertilization, hardening-off techniques, and seed-saving. Why start your own seedlings indoors when you can just go buy them in the spring at the garden center? Well, why not? Its easyyou can build your own plant-birthing contraption using a shelving unit. Its therapy for the soul in an otherwise dormant period of the gardening year. It allows you complete control of plant health and plant selection. And it causes quite a stir in the neighborhood when you keep your grow-lights on all night in the dining room. Just sayin.
January
Large, field-grown trees and screen shrubs can be safely planted now where the soil is cool but not frozen. Deciduous woody ornamentals can also go in now. Pay a visit to the compost pile to see how its doing. Adding green organic matter like kitchen scraps to the browns already in the heap is necessary for the process of decomposition. Turn the pile often. Begin gathering supplies for starting vegetable & herb seedlings indoors (beans, corn, cucurbits, borage, dill, coriander, and caraway dont take too kindly to being transplanted). Decide on the type of seed-starting equipment youll needand remember, you dont have to spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy indoor grow center. Get creative and repurpose a thrift store bookshelf. Familiarize yourself with proper light, moisture and temperature requirements for seeds. Never start seeds in ordinary garden soil. Choose a sterile soilless medium or mix up your own. April Johnson, landscape and greenhouse coordinator at the Rodale Institute, has settled on this general formula:
Basic Potting Medium for Seedlings 4 parts screened compost + 1 part perlite + 1 part vermiculite + 2 parts sphagnum peat moss/coir
Since many of our warm-season lawns like centipede are still sleeping this month, take advantage of an unseasonably warm day to spray & kill broadleaf winter weeds like wild onions and chickweed. Check labels for sensitivities.
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February
Order your seeds if you havent already. A few of my favorite companies include Johnnys Selected Seeds, Renees Garden Seeds (heirloom selections), and Kitazawa Seed Company (Asian & Oriental), and Seeds of Change. Check out Seed Savers Exchange for organic, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds. Whats blooming in North Carolina now? Look for winter honeysuckle, hellebores, crocus, violets, and Japanese flowering apricots to come alive this month. Fertilize emerging spring flowering bulbs and shade trees this month. As plants from flowering bulbs begin to emerge, they will absorb nutrients. This is a good time to apply a bulb-boosting fertilizer or compost to bulb beds. Some gardeners use 10-10-10 fertilizer at one pound of fertilizer per 100 square feet of bed area. Research conducted at North Carolina State University found that bulb plants absorb most of their nitrogen and nutrients during the period of root development and as the new foliage is emerging in late winter. The first week in February is the time to start broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower plants inside the home. Plant English peas, onions, Irish potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, kale, turnips, and carrots the last week of February. Plant asparagus crowns when soil is dry enough to work. Direct-sow lettuces, radishes, and carrots under grow tunnels in the kitchen garden. Trim ornamental grasses like liriope, mondo grass, and pampas grass. Do this early so you dont risk permanently damaging new growth. Prune crepe myrtles carefullydo not commit crepe murder! No sawing of arm-sized branches. No hacking-down or hacking-off. Gently prune pencil-thick, inward-growing branches and old seed pods only. I will be holding my breath this month, waiting for the scenes of horrific carnage in neighborhoods all over the area. Peach and nectarine trees need to be sprayed with a fungicide to prevent leaf curl. Spray all fruit trees with dormant oil to help eliminate some insects. Divide perennials like daylilies and Shasta daisies when the ground is dry enough. Clean out bluebird boxes, refill feeders often, and stuff unused suet cages with nesting materials like coir, fuzzy yarn, dryer lint, natural cotton, and jute twine.
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Nancy, an aspiring horticultural therapist, 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 and potager. Follow her on Twitter @NancButterfield.
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am not really the most practiced baker. In culinary school, the baking and pastry instructors used to joke that we culinary guys were the smart ones for all of our creativity, but I quickly realized how much knowledge goes into developing a baking recipe. Whereas a typical culinary recipe usually can allow for quite a bit of personal interpretation, bakers have to consider all kinds of reactions and interactions that changing any part of a recipe might have on the outcome. I realize now that the bakers were just making fun of us for being a bunch of Neanderthals beating our saut pans and chasing the dragon of burnt fingers, while they had to actually know a thing or two. A few weeks ago, my daughter was assigned a project in her 4th grade class for which she was to explore her ethnic heritage. As my wife is of Italian descent, my daughter thought it would be cool to find out more about Italy, and next thing I know, Im making Italian Christmas cookies for her class! Ive spent a fair amount of time in the years since culinary school working on my baking, with the hope of feeling more comfortable with the processes involved and to eventually get to the point where developing recipes for baking and pastry are not such an intimidating process. In the meantime, I love scouring books and the Internet for great baking recipes. Id love to take credit for this one, but it comes from an unknown Internet source found by my daughter! This is a great little recipe, easy to make, fun for the kids to decorate, and delicious to eat. I wish you and your families all the best over this holiday season.
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By Steve Mesa
Use a cookie scoop or a regular tea spoon to make simple drop cookies spaced an inch and a half apart. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. They will not brown, but the insides will be soft and cake like. Let them cool on the sheet until they have firmed enough to move and then transfer to a wire rack and cool. For the Icing: In a bowl, mix the sugar, milk, and almond extract to make a sugar glaze. Put a piece of parchment under your wire rack to catch drips. Hold each cookie in your hand and finger paint the icing over the top of the entire cookie. Immediately sprinkle as you like. Dont wait to sprinkle, as this frosting sets up quickly. Allow the icing to harden completely and then store in airtight containers or freeze.
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 with autism.
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Announcements
* 3 Irish Jewels Farm is now a part of AmazonSmile - so finish your holiday shopping now, and help 3 Irish Jewels Farm at the same time! Make sure to open your amazon account via smile.amazon.com when beginning to shop. Details below.
What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, youll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile? To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations? Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked Eligible for AmazonSmile donation on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-andSave purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible. Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile? Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation. How much of my purchase does Amazon donate? The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile? Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you. How can I learn more about AmazonSmile? Please see complete AmazonSmile program details.
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Announcements
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Copyright Erin OLoughlin. All rights reserved. WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson
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3 Irish Jewels Farm has been nominated for The Eagle Rare Life Award and we need your votes! The Eagle Rare Life Award was created to allow people to share amazing, inspirational stories about amazing people. Seven of those amazing stories each year are awarded money to be donated to the charity of the winning nominee's choice. The grand price is $40,000 donated by Eagle Rare. Eagle Rare will also host a local award reception for the Grand Prize award winner. They will also donate $4,000 to the other 6 nalist charities. So please click here and vote for 3 Irish Jewels Farm! ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ########################### ###########################
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H.Hand Crocheted Hair Clip $5 each ! Puzzle piece hair clips, hand ! crocheted by Kate Marshall, artist of ! Simply SophistiKated. I. Heart Necklace- $10 ! Silver plate necklace, 17 ! Autism Touches Us All
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J. Butterfly Believe Coffee Mug $10 ! Beautiful 12-oz. coffee mug, ! featuring an autism ribbon as a ! butterfly with the words Believe, ! Strength, Courage, Hope, Love & ! Determination.
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3 Irish Jewels Farm has partnered with Oregon artist Jennifer Huson... 30% goes back to 3 Irish Jewels Farm!
This listing is for a 1 piece sterling silver pendant set, created by talented Oregon artist Jennifer Huson, with name stamp on bottom piece and a beautiful handmade nest with your choice of up to 4 (sometimes more) "egg" beads. Possible options: Up to 3-4 names (depending on length of names - possibly 4-6 names if they are short), date or dates. Chain: 18" silver chain (Can request up to 24) Pendant: 1" x 1" (bottom piece) Notes: Jennifer can do most any color of smooth beads, including the 3 Irish Jewels Farm signature blue eggs. She also has a selection of faceted birth-stone beads. She can create one-bead nests, but she suggests adding a middle name or a birthdate to the name, otherwise the single egg nest looks too small for the pendant. ]
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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 Dan Friedman & Family Nicole Gaunt Golden Junebugs Group (via Lisa Kimmett) John Guerin Suzanne Gumpp John & Elaine Johnson - In memory of Janet
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Leslie VanDyke Eileen VanHouten Tammy Wells-Angerer NC Representative Jennifer Weiss Robyn Ziperski - In honor of Corey Green
3IJF FRIENDS
Elizabeth Butterfield Susan Butterfield Sally Butterfield 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
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Siobhan O'Loughlin Cliona Salazar Shari Sims Cheryl L. Turney - In memory of Janet Sullivan
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AND A HUGE HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON OCTOBER 4TH.
Thanks to your support, we raised $12,000 this year! On behalf of all of us at 3 Irish Jewels Farm and Pat Murnanes Irish Pub, thank you so much! BREAKFAST SPONSOR ($750)
S&ME Engineering
TEAM DONATIONS
Casey Atwater Michael Gray Jesse Griffin Tom Hartle Thomas Law Group
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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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Mission
To create an environmentally sustainable agricultural community where adults on the autism spectrum can live dignified and meaningful lives with support in a healthy, safe and enriching environment and achieve independence through meaningful work, recreation and community involvement. In addition to adults living on the farm, school-age children with autism will be able to attend trackout and summer programs so that they can also experience the farm life. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization.
Andrew Moriarty*
Bohler Engineering Vice President
Nancy Buttereld
Durham County Public School System Recording Secretary
Vision
To offer a person-centered home to adults with autism in which they can thrive and continue to grow and learn. The tranquil agricultural setting will provide a well structured residence with safety, cohesiveness and serenity. Well-trained co-workers who are familiar with the resident farmers special needs will assist the farmers in learning and discovering new skills, encouraging them to reach their fullest potential. In turn, the resident farmers will experience appropriate and rewarding work, along with organized leisure time and social activities. As a community within a larger community, we will strive to educate the general public about autism awareness and will invite community members to volunteer in farming activities and special events. 3 Irish Jewels Farm will collaborate with the many universities and schools around the Triangle and provide internships, classes, volunteer opportunities, as well as educational workshops and support groups to the general public. Our long-term goal is to create a pilot program in the Triangle of NC, nurture it and grow it to the best it can possibly be, and then open more around the state, and then around the country. Because we know that we will be at capacity within just moments of opening, and there is a need for hundreds more of 3IJFs around the country. Please join us in making this happen... our fellow brothers and sisters with autism depend upon us.
David Green*
Private Investment Consultant Treasurer
Robin Green*
Grant Writing Chair
Steve Mesa*
Professional Chef
Colm OLoughlin*
Digestive Healthcare
Laurie Smith*
Social Chair
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I love the symbolism that encompasses birds, nests & eggs. Eggs represent a new chance at life, hope, the excitement of seeing the treasures that lie within those eggs. Birds represent the connection between the sky and the land, freedom, the ability to spread their wings and soar independently. The nest symbolizes home, love, protection. I admire the manner in which a mama bird constructs her nest piece by piece, gradually making it strong and protective. And so I chose three eggs in my nest for my three beautiful children. I dedicate this farm to my three children, Jordan, Marcus & Brendan. May this farm provide a strong and protective place 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.
Brian Brady
Brady Law Firm, PLLC
Maureen Morrell*
Autism Society of NC
Winter came down to our home one night Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow, And we, we were children once again.
~Bill Morgan, Jr.
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