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Welcome back! We are excited to introduce our new students, parents and friends to the The Pulse, your source for IVMSON news. We hope that you will look forward to these monthly updates and that you will share your news and achievements with us. We plan to try some new things with the newsletter throughout the coming year, and we always welcome your feedback. For the next few issues we will be highlighting some of our different academic programs; we hope you will enjoy learning more about them. This month you’ll get a glimpse into our newest program, the Accelerated Second Degree. Enrollment at IVMSON continues to increase; this fall we have a new record enrollment—671 students! Twenty percent of the student population is male and the average GPA of entering freshmen is 3.8. We are blessed to have some of the best and brightest in our programs and are humbled by our continued success in recruiting and retaining these excellent students. Included in this issue you’ll see charts that breakdown our enrollment and growth. We are proud of this growth and of all of the previous generations of alumni who have helped us create a reputation as a premiere school of nursing. The Moffett Nurse Network and other alumni programs are stronger than ever, and I encourage all of our alumni and friends to join us for an upcoming event. Our Mississippi event and Homecoming are just around the corner and we would love to see you there! We are eager to connect with you and hope to be a continued resource for you, regardless of your graduation year. Throughout this and future editions of The Pulse, I hope that you will gain a better

understanding of IVMSON’s commitment to fulfilling the health care needs of the state, nation,

and world through exceptional teaching, scholarship, and service. We look forward to sharing

our stories with you.

Sincerely,

Ralph W. Beeson Dean and Professor

Message from the Dean: The Golden Thread

In This Issue:

Enrollment

Snapshot IVMSON

Receives NFLP Grant

Courage to Care

Awards Gala Homecoming

2012 Spotlight:

Accelerated Second Degree Program

Moffett Nurse

Network FNP Scholarship Jan Paine

receives President’s Award

The Pulse

“Caring is the shining thread of gold that holds together the tapestry of life." Mrs. Ida V. Moffett

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Enrollment Snapshots

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IVMSON Reports Record Enrollment for Fall 2011

IVMSON has grown by nearly 170% since 2001

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Make Plans to Join Us for Homecoming 2011

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IVMSON is pleased to announce that due to the generosity of our alumni and faculty, the LeeAnna Grace Cunningham Family Nurse Practitioner Scholarship was established over the summer.

LeeAnna Grace, daughter of Dr. Jill Cunningham, is a special child to the faculty, staff and students in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. LeeAnna is a true inspiration to everyone that knows her; she was born with severe disabilities, yet she works daily to overcome her barriers and limitations. LeeAnna’s determination inspires others to use their gifts and talents to reach their maximum God-given potential. This scholarship is established in LeeAnna’s honor to celebrate her life and to assist students in reaching their goal to serve others with compassion and determination to make a difference.

If you would like to make a gift to this scholarship, please contact Katie Stripling, or click here to give online (be sure to indicate IVMSON FNP Scholarship).

Bring your family and come celebrate 89 years of Nursing Excellence!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

IVMSON Annual Alumni and Friends

Homecoming BBQ

12:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.

Center for Healing Arts Plaza

$5/person, payable at the door

Please RSVP to Katie Stripling at

kstripli@samford.edu or 205-726-2265

The classes of 1957 and 1960 will gather for breakfast and fellowship at 10 a.m.

This is a great opportunity for classes to reunite and spend some time together! If your class

would like to meet prior to the BBQ, please contact Katie Stripling to reserve a space.

Samford vs. Western Carolina

2:30 p.m.

IVMSON Receives $805,595 Grant New Scholarship for FNP Students

IVMSON has received an $805,595 federal grant de-signed to help ease the national shortage of nursing educators. IVMSON is the only nursing program in north and central Alabama to receive the funds, and one of only two – the other is the University of South Alabama -- in the state.

The $805,595 grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, will provide loans for graduate and doctoral students pursuing an advanced degree with the intent to serve as faculty in a school of nursing. The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) addresses a critical need in health care, according to Associate Dean Jane S. Martin. Students who receive the loans for mas-ter’s or doctoral degree programs can have up to 85 percent of the loan forgiven in exchange for service as full-time nursing faculty members at an accredited school of nursing. Individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in nurse education should visit nursing.samford.edu to apply or call 205-726-2047 for more information. Click here for FAQs about the NFLP grant.

Click here to learn more about

other scholarships at IVMSON!

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Program Spotlight: Accelerated Second Degree

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The Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (ASDP) is one of the newest programs at IVMSON. Since its inception in fall 2009 the program has rapidly grown in popularity and reputation. The 15 month program is designed for persons who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing. The first cohort of accelerated students, who graduated in December 2010, achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN on their first attempt. These graduates are now employed in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and North Carolina. One graduate has already started the FNP program at the University of Mississippi and two others are planning to begin graduate school in January 2012. The second ASDP cohort consists of 16 students who will graduate in December 2011; the third cohort of 20 students began this fall and will complete the program next December. Currently 36 students are enrolled in the accelerated program. The program has attracted students from more than 20 states with a variety of work and life experiences. They hold previous degrees in music, biology, kinesiology, nutrition, psychology, international studies among others. Over 50% of these students are persons typically underrepresented in nursing, this includes men and minorities. Courses are the same as in the traditional program and clinical experiences are in area hospitals, clinics, public health and community agencies. If you or someone you know is interested in the program, click here to view the requirements for admission and the curriculum. For more information, please contact Dr. Janet Alexander, ASDP Director, at 205-726-2494 or jgalexan@samford.edu; or Mrs. Jan Paine, Director of Undergraduate Student Services, at 205-726-2746 or jgpaine@samford.edu .

Fun Facts about the Fall 2011 cohort of students:

To attend the program students moved to

Birmingham from:

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Idaho

Indiana

Louisiana

Minnesota

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

Texas

62% of the cohort are considered

underrepresented in nursing.

They hold undergraduate degrees from a variety of

reputable universities including:

Alabama A&M

Auburn University

Furman

Louisiana State University

Furman

University of Mississippi

Mississippi State University

Ouachita Baptist University

Church Health Center and Wellness Center Welcomes ASDP Students

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Written By: Molly Hamilton In August, the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing students, along with Samford nursing instructors Elaine Marshall and John Lundeen, had the opportunity to visit the Church Health Center in Memphis, TN and meet with Dr. Scott Morris, founder of CHC and author of Health Care You Can Live With. As part of the student’s Community Health course, Mrs. Marshall required students to read Dr. Morris’s book, which details the mission of the Church Health Center to reclaim the church’s biblical commitment to care for the bodies and spirits of all. Dr. Morris, an ordained United Methodist minister and family practice physician, founded the Church Health Center in 1987 to provide healthcare for the working uninsured. Currently, the Church Health Center clinic, relying primarily on church or faith based funding, cares for over 54,000 patients. Clinic services include acute care, primary and specialty care, dentistry, eye care, and counseling. In his book, Dr. Morris views wellness as more than the absence of a disease, but describes wellness as including the core elements of medical, family/friends, emotional, nutrition, faith, behavioral and social pieces. Therefore, as part of the Church Health Center, the Wellness program includes a chapel, a state-of-the-art exercise facility, nutrition and cooking classes, health education, art therapy, and child life services. “As the saying goes, ‘Seeing first hand is believing’,” said Marshall. “The true heart of health care is in the community—this is where we live, work, and play. We need the hospital services because they save lives every day, but the patient is still sent back out into a community. We need to send them better equipped and with resources in order to maintain the best health status possible.” During their trip, students had the opportunity to meet and visit with Dr. Morris, as well as view the entire Wellness facility. Also, students were treated to lunch by the Church Health Center cooking school, where nutritionists prepared and demonstrated to the class healthy alternative cooking methods. “After visiting the church health center, my definition of health care was forever changed. The church health center's holistic approach to patient care coupled with their ability to accommodate and anticipate the future needs of their community is unmatched,” said student Cody Walker. “Through a tour of the church health center, Dr. Morris and his staff's faith and ability to achieve the impossible becomes contagious, which inevitably spurs one to serve others in the same capacity.” According to Dr. Morris, the Church Health Center costs approximately $14 million to run yearly, but the value of the healthcare needs met are over $100 million. “Healthcare is local. It cannot be solved by the government. Money will not solve all our problems in order to fix the problem,” said Morris. “Patients are more than the symptoms in front of you. By dealing with a patient’s behavior, I can far more deal with health than by giving a pill.” According to Marshall, she has assigned Dr. Morris’s book Health Care You Can Live With to the Fall class as required reading, students have already remarked how much they are enjoying the reading. She also hopes to return to the Church Health Center next summer. To learn more about the clinic visit http://www.churchhealthcenter.org/.

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Molly Hamilton is a student in the Accelerated Second Degree Program. We are grateful for her contributions to The Pulse!

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IVMSON E-NEWSLETTER September 2011

Alumni Honored at Annual Courage to Care Awards Gala

The school of nursing honored 15 alumni during its annual Courage to Care awards gala on Friday, Sept. 16 in Samford’s Pete Hanna Center. The honorees were nominated for their adherence to the Moffett Maxims; the revered nursing educator was noted for her statement: “It takes courage to care, to open the heart and act with sympathy and compassion.” The award recipients all hold degrees from the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing or its forerunner, Birmingham Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. The honorees represent a variety of specialties within the nursing profession. Each received an inscribed plaque presented by School of Nursing Dean Dr. Nena F. Sanders. Barbara Money served as Gala Chairperson. In addition to the honorees, the event also recognized benefactors Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Jo and Robert Kicker, and St. Vincent’s Health System; and patrons Brookwood Medical Center, Paula and Kerry Gossett, Money Family Trust, Gloria and Carl A. Schaefer, and Trinity Medical Center. The generosity of such donors provides vital and appreciated support for nursing student scholarships.

2011 Recipients

Cyndi Sale Bass, staff CRNA, UAB Highlands. Ashley Bourke, staff nurse, car-diac intensive care unit, St. Vin-cent’s East. Angela Smith Collins, professor, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, and clinical nurse specialist, Princeton Bap-tist Medical Center. Jackie Dillard, director of emer-gency services, Brookwood Medical Center. Linda Goodwin, charge nurse, one-day surgery, Princeton Bap-tist Medical Center. Mary Mathangani, staff nurse, medical/surgical oncology unit, Trinity Medical Center. Chris Moore, chief nursing offi-cer and vice president for pa-tient-care services, St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Deborah Morgan, staff nurse, Princeton Baptist Medical Cen-ter. William F. Reid, Sr., CRNA, president, Ophthalmology Anes-thesia Management, LLC. Marti E. Rogers retired nurse, Princeton Baptist Medical Cen-ter. Susan H. Short, nurse practitio-ner, Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Doran Lewter Stamps, director of risk management and compli-ance, Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Susan B. Stillwell, professor and associate director, Center for the Advancement of Evidence-Based Practice, Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Robin Stratton Sutton, charge nurse, surgical intensive care unit, UAB Hospital. Claire Williams, charge nurse, heart transplant intensive care

From Left to Right, starting on the front row: Linda Goodwin, Susan Short, Deborah Morgan, Marti Rogers, Susan Stillwell, Mary Mathangani, Robin Sutton, Angela Collins, Ashley Bourke, Jackie Dil-lard, Cyndi Bass, Doran Stamps, Chris Moore, and Bill Reid. Not Pictured: Claire Williams

Class of 1965 Gathers for Reunion Lunch

Front Row: Betty Norris, Jackie Byrd, Sidney Martin Back Row: Sharron Schlosser, Joy Whatley, Anita Caraway, Bea Davis, Dot Bendix, Carol Dear

Nurse Anesthesia Student Education Fund

IVMSON E-NEWSLETTER September 2011

Courage to Care Awards Gala Cont.

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In June, the Birmingham Baptist Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1965 gathered for lunch at Dale’s Southern Grill. The Samford nurse anesthesia faculty believe that the

process of developing committed nurse anesthetists begins as nurse anesthesia students. One of the ways that we develop professionalism is encouraging our students to attend state and national nurse anesthesia meetings. To that end, IVMSSON is pleased to announce that alumni and faculty of the Nurse Anesthesia Program have established the Samford Nurse Anesthesia Student Education Fund that will be devoted entirely to providing resources to support student attendance at professional meetings. Students who are involved professionally during their schooling will no doubt see the value of being engaged as CRNAs. If you are interested in making a gift to this fund, please contact Katie Stripling or click here to give online. We appreciate your support of this effort as we aim to solidify the Samford reputation of graduating nurse anesthesia students who value professional involvement.

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Upcoming Events for Alumni and Friends

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On Wednesday, September 7, the Moffett Nurse Network hosted a reception in Dallas, TX. More than 30 alumni, graduate students and faculty attended the reception in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Adams. Tremendous thanks to everyone who attended, especially our gracious hosts, we look forward to visiting Dallas again in the future!

Moffett Nurse Network Visits Dallas

October 20: Moffett Nurse Network Reception in Biloxi, MS In conjunction with the Mississippi Nurses Association’s Centennial Convention, the Moffett Nurse Network will host a reception on Thursday, October 20 in the Panoramic East Suite at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The reception will be from 5:30-7:30 and should not conflict with other conference activities. Alumni and students, please make plans to join us. RSVP to Katie Stripling at kstripli@samford.edu or 205-726-2265. October 29: Class of 1957 and 1960 Reunions 10:00 a.m., Center for Healing Arts, First Floor (each class will have their own reserved space) October 29: Annual Homecoming BBQ 12:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m. at Center for Healing Arts Plaza $5/person, payable at the door. Please RSVP to Katie Stripling at kstripli@samford.edu or 205-726-2265 November 4: Class of 1961 Reunion The Class of 1961 will gather for a reunion on Friday, November 4th at 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda at Samford University. If you plan to attend or have questions, please contact Sherree Jones at sherreemj@comcast.net. We look forward to seeing you there!

Awards and Honors: Agnes Distasi, DNP 2011, has passed the NLN Academic Nurse Educator certification exam and earned the CNE credential. Lindsey Harris, BSN 2006, received the Staff Nurse of the Year Award at the National Black Nurses Association Annual Institute & Conference in Indianapolis in July.

Kristen Herrin, DNP student, has been selected for the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Distinguished Teaching Award. Ann McDonald, DNP 2011, has passed the NLN Aca-demic Nurse Educator certification exam and earned the CNE credential. Robin Spann, MSN 2007, has been nominated to repre-sent Bevill State Community College’s four campuses for the Technical/Health Faculty Chancellor’s Award. All nominees will be recognized at a Recognition Luncheon in Montgomery on October 26th. She currently serves as a nursing instructor on the Fayette Campus. Susan Stillwell, DNP 2009, has been selected for Fel-lowship in the American Academy of Nursing. Promotions and New Positions: Arlene Jones, DNP 2011, has been named Director of Nursing Education for Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS. Lori Lioce, DNP 2010, has been elected Chair of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Political Action Committee (ANA-PAC) Board of Trustees. The ANA-PAC works to raise funds from ANA members and supports candidates for federal office who have demonstrated their belief in ANA’s legislative agenda. Bobbie Loveless, DNP 2010, has been named Dean for Nursing and Allied Health at Mississippi Gulf Coast Com-munity College. Colleen Manzetti ,DNP 2011, has been promoted to Dean of the School of Nursing at Ocean County College in Toms River, NJ. Rebecca Peinhardt, DNP 2009, has been appointed Di-rector of Graduate Studies at the Lurleen B. Wallace College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jacksonville State University.

Accolades, Honors, and Acknowledgments—Alumni and Students

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Presentations: Cheryl Hollema, DNP 2011, was selected as a presenter at the 2012 Simulation in Healthcare conference in Ft Lauderdale. Colleen Manzetti, DNP 2011, was selected to present her abstract, “Characteristics of Collaboration When Organi-zations Share Simulation Resources,” at the 2012 Simula-tion in Healthcare Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. Ann McDonald, DNP 2011, presented, “Methadone drug interactions: What primary care providers need to know” at the annual American Academy of Nurse Practitioners conference in Las Vegas in June. She will also will be mak-ing a poster presentation titled “Organizational work-sheets: Beyond using your ‘Brain’” at the N-OADN confer-ence in November.

Nurse Anesthesia Students Attend National Conference

Ten nurse anesthesia students attended the AANA National meeting in Boston, MA in August 2011

Share your news with us! E-mail your

promotions, accomplishments and

other exciting news to

kstripli@samford.edu!

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Accelerated Second Degree Students Participate in Wilcox County Health Fair

IVMSON E-NEWSLETTER September 2011

By: Molly Hamilton As part of the Community Health Nursing class taught by Mrs. Elaine Marshall, Accelerated Second Degree Nursing students learned about community nursing and vulnerable populations by participating in a community health clinic for over 200 people in Gee’s Bend in Wilcox County on Saturday, August 6. The screening was organized by Dr. Sandra Ford and Henry Ford of the Spirit of Luke Foundation, UAB Stroke Center, Birmingham Baptist Association, and volunteers from 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham along with a variety of medical professionals, nurses, and physical therapists. “The clinical experience gives students a reality view of extreme poverty and the health disparities that exist in the population of Wilcox County,” said teacher Elaine Marshall. According to Marshall, in order to increase health status in the adults and children of this county, it takes many groups working in partnership toward that goal—manpower, equipment, resources, time, organization and funding. “Students experienced this by working side by side with the many partners and seeing the results in the community, even for one day.” In preparation for the health screening, students learned about the healthcare issues and risk factors that effected vulnerable populations. Also, as part of the course requirement, students created health education posters and brochures related to specific topics such as hypertension, stroke, and nutrition. Students displayed these projects at the health screening, teaching these patients significant health education, as well as preventative factors associated with each. "Our experience at Gee's Bend was a great opportunity for us to reach out to a community in need, as well as a chance for us to experience some of Alabama's culture,” said student Christy Farleigh. “This was one of those events that reminded me of the impact I can make as a nurse, and of the necessity for health education and screenings, specifically in those populations that are often overlooked." On the day of the Wilcox County Health Screening, students arrived early to help set up for the long day ahead. A triage area was established to provide basic health assessment to patients throughout the day. Samford students worked together with other volunteers to assist in taking blood pressures and gathering history and physical assessment data. The Samford Nursing Mobile Wellness Van provided two air-conditioned and medically equipped exam rooms, where eye exams were performed. In addition to participating in health assessments, providing health education and distributing informative brochures from their projects, students also participated by helping volunteers cook fried catfish and hotdogs that supplied the entire health screening with lunch.

One exciting and extra benefit to providing care to the population of Wilcox County was that students were able to view the famous Gee’s Bend Quilters. The acclaimed Gee’s Bend quilts are hand sewn and authentic collections that have been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, Martha Stewart Living, Oprah’s O Magazine and Newsweek. “I was inspired by the spirit of the people and really enjoyed seeing the Gee's Bend Quliters and their work,” said Farleigh. Overall, the health screening in Wilcox County provided students with a hands-on experience of community nursing and vulnerable

populations, bridging classroom content with real life experience.

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IVMSON E-NEWSLETTER September 2011

Jennifer Coleman, PhD, RN, CNE, received the 2011 Nurse Educator of the Year Award at the National Black Nurses Association Annual Institute & Conference in Indianapolis in July. At the conference she also presented "Interview Skills & Resume Writing" at the Student Forum. David Fort, CRNA, DNP, earned the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in May 2011. Mary Karlet, CRNA, PhD, published a chapter entitled “Anticholinergic Agents” in new textbook Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesiology. She also published a chapter entitled “Mediastinoscopy” in the new textbook Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesiology. Dr. Mary Karlet presented a lecture on “Effects of Practitioner Fatigue” at John Garde Lectureship, Detroit, MI. Elaine Marshall, MSN, RN, was selected as a recipient of the 2011 B-Metro Excellence in Nursing Award. She was recognized for her contributions to community health nursing and nursing education at a ceremony in August. Nina McLain, CRNA, PhD, represented the anesthesia program on “CRNA Challenge Team” at the AANA College Bowl in August 2011. Dr. Nina McLain and Dr. Mary Karlet published a chapter entitled “Local Anesthetics” in a new textbook, Anesthesia Drug Interactions. Lora Shelton, DNP, FNP, has passed the NLN Academic Nurse Educator certification exam and earned the CNE credential.

Accolades, Honors, and Acknowledgments—Faculty and Staff

Jan Paine Honored with President’s Award

Jan Paine, Director of Undergraduate Student Services, was honored with the University President's Meritorious Service Award at opening convocation. Mrs. Paine has been employed in the School of Nursing for 21 years and she currently serves as the Director for all recruitment, admissions and academic advisement for all undergraduate nursing students. She is noted for her innovative strategies to appeal to the new generation of nursing students and she is known by students, faculty and staff for consistently going the extra mile to exceed student expectations. Mrs. Paine is truly a blessing to IVMSON!

Congratulations Mrs. Paine!

Parish Nursing Scholarships Available

The next Parish Nursing Course is scheduled for Feb 10-11 and March 2-4, 2012. Parish nursing, also known as Congregational Nursing or Faith Community Nursing, is a specialty practice of professional nursing and a professional model of health ministry that focuses on whole person health promotion and disease prevention from a faith perspective. The course is open to registered nurses and professional lay people. If you would like to participate in the upcoming Parish Nursing course, you may be eligible for a scholarship!

Due to the generosity of the Baptist Health System, Alacare Home Health and Hospice and UMCOR, IVMSON is pleased to offer scholarships for the 2012 Parish Nursing Class. Scholarships will cover all but $50 of the $495 course fee. To participate in the course individuals must be a registered nurse in good standing with ABN.

Please note that in order to be eligible for the Baptist Health System Scholarship, the recipient must be a current or recently retired (within the past 5 years) employee of the Baptist Health System. To be eligible for the UMCOR scholarships, individuals must be a member of the United Methodist Church. If you are interested in learning more about scholarships or the Parish Nursing program, please contact Debbie Duke at ddduke@samford.edu or 205-726-4451.

Dates To Remember

If you have any student, fac-ulty, or alumni awards, presen-tations, conferences, scholar-

ships, photographs or any other announcements, etc.

that you would like posted in the next edition of The Pulse,

please send them to kstripli@samford.edu or call 205-726-2265

...to all who participated in providing information for this newsletter.

“Caring is the shining thread of gold that holds together the tapestry of life.” Mrs. Ida V. Moffett

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