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- A newsmaker you should know: Her philosophy centers on doing, learning and believing
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- BaldwinCountyNow.com Launches Community First
| A newsmaker you should know: Her philosophy centers on doing, learning and believing Posted: 02 Sep 2010 03:22 AM PDT A newsmaker you should know: Her philosophy centers on doing, learning and believing Dee Markus' philosophy about life, in all its selfless elegance, is as much about doing as it is about believing. "If I see somebody in need, I don't think about myself," said Ms. Markus, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who now lives with her family in Saxonburg. "If a person needs something and if I have it, I give it." Ms. Markus, whose first name is Detrich, works as a career counselor. She has taken her philosophy and put it to good use at LaRoche College in McCandless since moving here from Virginia Beach in 1999. But she applies her philosophy in her daily life, too. She has held Bible studies for women at the Butler County Jail. She taught computer skills to senior citizens at the Saxonburg Public Library. She is a youth leader and lector at her church, Holy Sepulcher Parish in Valencia, and she prepares meals for the needy in her community. In her spare time, and with her husband Joseph's constant support, she and her 15-year-old son, Leighton, fix up old computers for anyone who needs them. "You share what you have. That's how I was raised," said Ms. Markus, who was born in New Orleans and grew up in Los Angeles. "And I have more than I deserve. I am so blessed." She also believes you don't do for others expecting recognition. "In my life, everything has been returned to me threefold," she said. Sometimes, recognition comes no matter what. Because of her dedication to others, Talk Magazine recently named Ms. Markus one of Pittsburgh's Minority Achievement Award winners. Ms. Markus was raised by her grandmother and other family members in Los Angeles. During her career in the Navy, she was certified to conduct safety checks and release aircraft for flight. She also worked as a jet engine mechanic, among other things. "It's funny, I would get home from work and tell my husband, 'Why don't you go fix dinner while I go change the brakes on the car.' " Ms. Markus defines herself as a lifelong learner who has certifications in everything from court reporting to family and substance abuse counseling. Her passion for knowledge comes into play every day as she helps LaRoche students. Ms. Markus knows and uses all the social media available. When there's a student dance, she's there. Sometimes, she said, laughing, she's on the dance floor. "I love what I do," she said. "I love working with the students." If they need to talk, she listens. If they need some food or furniture, she delivers. Even though she's old enough to be on the AARP mailing list -- she preferred not to give her age -- Ms. Markus said the students don't mind talking with her because she stays on top of trends and tries to understand where they are in life. "You have got to be on the same page with them," she said. Though her days are full working at the college, volunteering and taking care of her family, Ms. Markus audits classes at the school.. A master's in human resources or information technology is on her "what's next" list. "I love to learn," said Ms. Markus. "If you stop learning, you're dead." Rachael Conway: rconway@post-gazette.com or 724-772-4799. First published on September 2, 2010 at 5:41 am This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php | |||
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| BaldwinCountyNow.com Launches Community First Posted: 01 Sep 2010 10:27 PM PDT As part of our guiding philosophy of "Community First," Gulf Coast Newspapers introduces what no other news media outlet can offer ... a network of community based newspapers positioned throughout Baldwin County with editorial staffs, local writers and history. "Garnering this strength, we intend to build a network of participation by inviting chambers of commerce, non-profit groups, museums, parks and preservations, service organizations, public and private schools, schools of instruction, and churches to become Community First partners. These groups will have uncensored access to www.BaldwinCountyNOW.com to post stories and announcements important to them ... at will and 100 percent free," said Bill Atkinson, Director of Online Media and Audience Development. "If a chamber has a ribbon cutting, they can promote that member business immediately on the web, in detail, with multiple photos of not only the ambassadors' group, but also the owners. They can use this to encourage memberships. Churches can post sermons, church events and announcements. Non-profit groups can post information that will help further their efforts, recognize their volunteers or just about anything," Atkinson added. "We're going to give them an open channel of communication to their communities through their newspaper online. Something they've never had before because of 'white [paper] space' limitations." What Makes A Community First Partner? Your Organization Does! Chambers of Commerce will post chamber related news in their respective categories found under the main heading, News From Our Chambers. There are sub-categories specifically setup for the five respective chambers in Baldwin County. Schools and Churches: Public and Private Schools and Churches can post news under their "community newspapers" categories for School News and Church News. Chambers, schools and churches may also post stories in the Baldwin Living and Baldwin People sections of the website. Non-Profit Organizations and Service Organizations: The two sections of the site where these groups can post stories and events are Baldwin Living and Baldwin People. There are a myriad of categories to choose from, again, depending on the subject matter. Gulf Coast Newspapers publishes The Daphne Bulletin, The Fairhope Courier, The Independent (Robertsdale), Spanish Fort Sun, Elberta-Lillian Ledger, The Foley Onlooker, The Baldwin Times (Bay Minette) and The Islander (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach) as well as a host of VISITOR publications. If your organization is interested in becoming a Community First Partner, click the link below and complete the form. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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