December 1, 2011

Thursday I delivered the sizable check from the Knights of Columbus to the Mobile Association For the Blind at their facility. Tim Creamer, who works at the Association and Cliff Barros were there to receive it with our best wishes. The KOC is a charitable organization affiliated with the Catholic Church.

November 28, 2011

Today at our Kiwanis lunch we welcomed Elizabeth Walter and Brenda Wallace from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and neglected children. The program has 40 CASA volunteers who handle up to 3 cases per year. Each case requires  a great deal of research and visitation with the parents and even testifying in court.It is an independently funded organization with donations coming from grants, clubs and individuals. Shown are workers Elizabeth Walter and Brenda Wallace.

November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving

After a huge dinner of smoked turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, Watergate salad, peas, rolls and pumpkin pie,  we trek to Mauvilla Forest play ground to work off some calories.Then it's back to watch Charlie Browns Thanksgiving. About the 20th time for me.

November 23, 2011

Our daughter Courtney and child, Debbie Jo arive from Atlanta to spend the Thanksgiving Holiday with us.  Gandma ("Mimi") Deb and Debbie Jo set about making a pumpkin pie for the occassion. Stuart has remained in Atlanta to look after his father who suffered a stroke last week.

November 22, 2011

With visions of tomorrows Thanksgiving preparations, Deb and I decide to

have a bite to eat at Logans Steak House. I understand that folks showed up at council meeting to protest the formation of our own school system in Chickasaw.

November 21, 2011

At Kiwanis lunch, our president was out of town so yours truly took over the helm temporarily. Our featured speaker was Christina Gomez, lead regional director for the ELIMINATE campaign. In case you have forgotten, Eliminate is a 110 million dollar program in partnership with UNICEF to rid the world of
tenanus poisoning death by expectant mothers children. One in Nine pregnancies result in this painful death to their offspring. It is concracted
through spores in the ground making it suseptible to many women in third
world contries. Three simplre injections costing only $1.80 total can prevent the disease from entering the unborn child.

November 20, 2011

Sunday evening was an ecuminical celebration for Chickasaw churches. A welcome was given by Pastor Younce of the First Baptist and Pastor Steve Warren delivered the season message of Thanksgiving. After the service we all headed for the Parish Hall  where a great abundance of food was served. The pictures are the refreshments, Neighbor Nell Barnes and Councilman Mr. Henry followed by a sinner between (2) men of God.