FromYMCA Kid to YMCA Mom How Catherine’s Y Connection Inspired Us to Sponsor 2 Hickory Teams Hey readers, it’s Catherine here! As Michael mentioned on Page 1, I run Harman Law Firm’s office in Hickory, and I’m a big fan of the YMCA. In fact, that’s why I’m popping in today. The Y is really important to my family, and I’d love to tell you the story of how Harman Law got involved with its Hickory branch. Before I was a YMCA mom, I was a YMCA kid. Growing up in Gaston, my mom sent my brother and me to the Gaston County Family Y. I still have great memories of the place, and it became a second home for me. I went on to work at another Y as a lifeguard during law school, and I even went back after law school for a different position. I just couldn’t seem to quit the place! Because of my fond memories, when it came time to find child care for my kids, 2-year-old Bryce and 4-year-old Brooke, my natural instinct was to take them to the local Y in Hickory. It’s been an amazing experience. So far, Brooke has enrolled in the soccer, swimming, and basketball programs, and Bryce and I have done the Mommy and Me swimming classes. When the pandemic hit, the Y was the only day care option open for kids of essential personnel, and it was wonderful to have their help and support. I was so grateful that one day, my husband and I ordered all of the teachers lunch from Chick-fil-A as a thank-you. It’s been great to see the positive effect the Y has had on my kids. Brooke absolutely loved participating in the soccer program last fall. She got some exercise, built a sense of community, and got a confidence boost from her participation medal. Seeing that impact firsthand inspired me to talk with Michael about how we could support the Y’s programs. Since he’s a huge fan of the organization, too, we quickly decided Harman Law would sponsor a basketball team and a soccer team at the Hickory branch. We’re sponsoring both the fall and spring soccer seasons this year, as well as the basketball season! I’m proud to say that not only am I a Y kid and a Y mom, I’m a Y supporter, too.
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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza
This twist on a pair of classic breakfast foods is the perfect back-to-school fuel for your kids. Whip it up at breakfast or any time of day, really — it’s never too early or too late for pizza.
INGREDIENTS:
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1 package premade pizza dough 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups cheese of your choice, shredded
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6 eggs
2 tbsp water
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a 15x10x1-inch pan. Spread the dough evenly over the bottom of the pan and 1/2 inch up the sides. Prick it with a fork and brush with 1 tbsp oil. Bake until lightly browned, about 7–8 minutes. 2. In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining oil on medium. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and water together. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir until thickened and no liquid egg remains. 3. Add the egg to the baked crust in an even layer. Sprinkle on the bacon and cheese, then bake 5–7 more minutes before serving.
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