The November 5, 2013 meeting of the Bunco Group was held with three and one half tables of players and only two Elviras present. And a very good time was had by all present with Judy Overton and Kelly Gee-Cooper being the hostesses. Winners of the most buncos was Sally Ragusin, a player who had been absent for some time and whose entry was greeted warmly by all present. Evelyn Lewis was the big winner again with the most games and the winner of the floating bunco prize was Annette Leach. And bringing up the rear as winner of the booby prize was Pat Ekstrom. Hostesses for the December get-to-gather on Tuesday, December 3rd will be Mary Ann Claiborne and Shirley Gordon with the admonition that each player brings a covered dish and a gift for the exchange. Contact Shirley Gordon at the Library for further information.
The Service Club’s Garage Sale on Saturday, November 9, 2013, was a BIGGIE, and a huge sign of relief was issued by Debbie Busby, the Chairman of the Sale, at its close late that afternoon. And this sigh was echoed by the members of the Garage Sale Committee along with each and every Club member who worked on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the Sale. Though this is one of the chief money makers for the Service Club in the Fall, the other is the garage sale in April, still the Club members feel the back and foot pain on Sunday. But that pain is easily diminished when the financial results of both the Garage and the Bake Sales’ items are announced. However, even now, if you see a Club member gingerly walking down the street to the entry of the post office or Speedy, you’ll know why.
Halloween Rain: Did you see the waves on Water St on Thursday, 10/31? Not certain exactly about the inches of rain we received, but I saw trucks driving through the intersection of 15th & Water Sts with water past their hubcaps. And that’s a lot of water! Now I know why Water St. has its name! A resident just told me that one tally was over 8 inches!
Just a quickie about the 5th Annual Chili/Gumbo Cookoff as hosted by Hoop of Hurricane Junction. A tremendous success; lots of people; incredible chefs; and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. And what makes it even nicer is that Hoop once again is donating the money from this event to our small but wonderful Library. What a caring citizen of our community he is.
Supposedly Fall is in the air; at least that’s what the calendar says. But how can you believe it’s Autumn when leaves are turning color, but our temperature still stays in the high 70’s and 80’s? Not that I’m complaining, but don’t you think November says it’s time to put away the shorts and swimsuits?
Our local chapter of the LIONS CLUB is hosting their Zone Meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. This organization, though currently small locally, has a lot on its upcoming schedule including the Second Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Contact the President, Joyce Jordan, 655-7999, for further information concerning that event and the next meeting on Wednesday afternoon, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. in our Bank.
Sadly, many of us have learned of the vandalization of our school last week. It’s really disturbing to realize that some people have nothing else to do but participate in the destruction of another’s property.
POC: a very unusual area. I’ve written before about the sense of warmth and friendliness a resident here receives from others; there is really something incredible and totally desirable about that type of reception. One sees this as you go to the post office to pick up your mail; or to take a package inside to either Johnny or Alice; definitely this type of reception is emitted as you sadly need a little bit extra in your transaction. Entering Speedy it’s such a delight to be acknowledged and remembered by the various employees from John Hridek, the manager, to Bobby in the meat market, to all the checkers, to Margaret at Subway and the gals in the baked good section. A person forgets about the advantages (?) of living in a large area with many stores available; it’s definitely an advantage (worth it) to remain in our small, “end of the road” area where one receives and gives more individual attention. Thank you, Port O’Connor; I never want to move despite having a house in another area! And I think Henry feels the same.
I welcome any correspondence from any organization re their happenings for information to add to this column. Also welcome any remarks from our readers, good or otherwise.
kubeckasue@yahoo.com
361 798-0560
