Looking back on previous November columns, I have commented that the year gets busier and busier. That has certainly been my experience the past few weeks — it is as though we are all fitting in as much as possible before the first flakes of snow or the first snowstorm. Amazing Grace Parish blessed prayer shawls recently.
I celebrate the crocheters and knitters who share their talents so graciously. Prayer shawl blessings by Amazing Grace Parish. Our outreach on Halloween was successful beyond our dreams.
About 60 children came through the pavilion and at least 10 cars came to participate in the trunk-or-treat, even to dress up and decorate vehicles. What fun it was! We are definitely planning on next year. Halloween celebration setup at the Conquest Recreation Field.
An Election Day bake sale offered goodies to voters. Fortunately, it was a mild November day to set up our outside tables. Thank you to all our bakers and folks who stopped to buy our pies, cakes, cookies and breads.
We also gathered to celebrate the life of George Halstead on Election Day. His 93 (almost 94) years were filled with devotion to his family, community, fire department and his beloved wife, Nancy. It is part of who we are that even on a busy day, cooks and bakers honored George’s life by gathering and paying tribute to this gentle, hard-working man.
It will be hard to drive by his home, but the memories and good stories will continue to play in our hearts. One of my favorite images is of George .