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Another fabulous day in Lawrence County! I've always been of the opinion that Lawrence County is a great place to live, and Bedford is a great community, and after yesterday's turnout at the Packing Party--I'm even more convinced! If you were not there--I'm sorry you missed it!!!! We had about 30 people on hand to pack boxes! It took us approximately 50 minutes to pack 69 boxes FULL to overflowing with homemade cookies and candies! Mike Lewis, who wrote an article in the Sunday paper about the Packing Party, said it best: "And the cookies came in. They were bagged and piled on tables, overflowing at times. And each person who arrived to volunteer seemed to be toting more treats." I cannot begin to thank everyone who had a part in making this packing party such a success, but I would like to mention a few: Kim Morris and the staff at the Girls' Club went above and beyond in supplying facilities and whatever was needed for the party; Becky Bailey, who typed out the address labels and customs forms for each and every box sent out and who recruited MANY volunteers to bake cookies and candy; Wayne and Mary Umphress for helping out Friday evening and all day Saturday; the individuals, families, clubs and organizations who brought in thousands of cookies and candies; the many people who helped wrap cookies on Friday night or Saturday morning; and the volunteers who came in and helped in the packing process on Saturday morning! I know I should mention each and every volunteer by name and give them their due, but that would be impossible, so please know that I do appreciate you, and I do remember the time you spent helping out, and I do realize all the work you put in to making this year's packing party a success, and also keep in mind the real reason we do th is--so that during the Christmas Season, even though our young men and women from the area will not be home, they will have a little bit of home with them. God Bless Our Service Members every day--and especially during the holidays, when they need it most! Larry Arnold has sent me the following info about the Christmas Parade. We had such a great time at the Packing Party--let the fun continue!!!
CHRISTMAS PARADE NOTES
November 21, 2009
Decorating will take place at Limestone Capitol Automotive. Located next to the UAW Hall on H street. Bob Evans will allow us to use his business to decorate and we can start on Friday before the Parade and have access on Saturday to finish the float. We will take the float back to the garage and disassemble after the parade and on Sunday afternoon.
We can use my truck to pull the float and we can decorate it as well. There are some new decorations for the truck. We will need a generator for the truck. I do have access to one but it is very noisy. I do have the fire extinguisher as required. We have plenty of lights and extension cords. A good sound system would help.
We do have access to the trailer we used last year, the Sallades will allow us to use it again.
We need decorating ideas and the trailer will make a good platform for many different ideas.
We can decorate it up like a house and set a tree in it along with an electric stove I have to make it seem like a home.
If anyone has any ideas and would like to help please contact me at the following numbers:
Home: 275‐8273, cell 278‐6875 or by e‐mail at larryarnold@tricountybldrs.com
If you want to march in the parade please let me know. I have a signup sheet and will add your name to the list.
We do have our entry submitted and approved by the parade committee and we are looking forward to working with everyone on this.
Since the Packing Party on Saturday we have a tentative theme for the float, subject to change and if someone has a better idea.
We will divide the trailer in to 2 sections, first section a soldier sleeping in his tent with a cloud type spread above him and the dream of a hometown Christmas, this would be the second half of the float with the family and the soldier around the fire at home. We thought a good title would be “I’m Dreaming of a Hometown Christmas.” Let me know your thoughts on this and don’t be afraid to be honest, if someone has a better idea this is not like my child and step up and speak up.
We will have a meeting of any interested parade participants at my house Sunday November 29, 2009 at 2:00. My address is 2022 12th Street Bedford. We are by the entrance to Oak Manor and just off John Williams Blvd and U St. The name is on a stone in front of the house and the number is on the mailbox. Call for directions.Larry Arnold
REMEMBER that we will meet every second Friday of each month (December 11th is the next one!) at 6 pm at the Cloverleaf Restaurant for our Monthly HHAFFA Dinner. No reservations required--just show up, enjoy a good meal with great company!!!
On that note--Good Night!
God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!
Nancy Peabody
CHRISTMAS PARADE NOTES
November 21, 2009
Decorating will take place at Limestone Capitol Automotive. Located next to the UAW Hall on H street. Bob Evans will allow us to use his business to decorate and we can start on Friday before the Parade and have access on Saturday to finish the float. We will take the float back to the garage and disassemble after the parade and on Sunday afternoon.
We can use my truck to pull the float and we can decorate it as well. There are some new decorations for the truck. We will need a generator for the truck. I do have access to one but it is very noisy. I do have the fire extinguisher as required. We have plenty of lights and extension cords. A good sound system would help.
We do have access to the trailer we used last year, the Sallades will allow us to use it again.
We need decorating ideas and the trailer will make a good platform for many different ideas.
We can decorate it up like a house and set a tree in it along with an electric stove I have to make it seem like a home.
If anyone has any ideas and would like to help please contact me at the following numbers:
Home: 275‐8273, cell 278‐6875 or by e‐mail at larryarnold@tricountybldrs.com
If you want to march in the parade please let me know. I have a signup sheet and will add your name to the list.
We do have our entry submitted and approved by the parade committee and we are looking forward to working with everyone on this.
Since the Packing Party on Saturday we have a tentative theme for the float, subject to change and if someone has a better idea.
We will divide the trailer in to 2 sections, first section a soldier sleeping in his tent with a cloud type spread above him and the dream of a hometown Christmas, this would be the second half of the float with the family and the soldier around the fire at home. We thought a good title would be “I’m Dreaming of a Hometown Christmas.” Let me know your thoughts on this and don’t be afraid to be honest, if someone has a better idea this is not like my child and step up and speak up.
We will have a meeting of any interested parade participants at my house Sunday November 29, 2009 at 2:00. My address is 2022 12th Street Bedford. We are by the entrance to Oak Manor and just off John Williams Blvd and U St. The name is on a stone in front of the house and the number is on the mailbox. Call for directions.Larry Arnold
REMEMBER that we will meet every second Friday of each month (December 11th is the next one!) at 6 pm at the Cloverleaf Restaurant for our Monthly HHAFFA Dinner. No reservations required--just show up, enjoy a good meal with great company!!!
On that note--Good Night!
God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!
Nancy Peabody
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