| If you missed the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the Nottingham Auditorium in Dayton, you missed a great program. We have posted a few of our pictures from the event here, because we want everyone to know how much we enjoyed it. Rita Gilmore led a lovely, deeply moving program. The Dayton High School Choir and Band performed beautifully. Dr. Henry L. Dugat, State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen, Baseball hall-of-famer Grover "Deacon" Jones, and Basketball hall-of-famer Elvin "Big E" Hayes (all seen in the first two pictures) gave wonderful, inspirational speeches, not to mention Connie Paintsil's terrific introduction. Robert Schaadt also spoke eloquently and prepared a great calendar full of historical pictures. County Judge Phil Fitzgerald, Liberty Mayor Carl Pickett, and Dayton Mayor Pro Tem Frosty Pruitt all presented special proclamations. The Dayton High School football team and Coach Jerry Stewart were honored for their accomplishments, including the 2007 state playoff run. (Some of the players are in the third picture.) Assistant District Attorney Michael Mark presented special Citizen Recognition Awards to Jo Ann Paul, June Jackson, Jack Hartel, Greg Arthur, and Wilda Carrier. (June Jackson is in the second picture. Jack Hartel and Michael Mark are in the fourth picture.) Jazette Simmons and the Liberty County Mass Choir got everyone on their feet with an amazing performance. At the end of the program was a release of doves. I wish I had room here to show all the pictures from the event and do justice to all the speakers and presenters. It was a tribute that really showcased the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his exceptional commitment to racial equality in this county. This was the Tenth Annual Celebration. We really want to encourage everyone to make the Eleventh Annual Celebration next year. You won't regret it! |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Dayton, Texas January 19, 2008 |
Elks Lodge Barbeque Cookoff
Liberty, Texas
Liberty, Texas
The Liberty Elks Lodge held a Barbeque cookoff on January 18-19, 2008. The David Ripkowski
team won or placed in several events, including ribs, chicken and brisket. David had to forfeit
his bloodymary prize because he misplaced his ticket! A special charity auction raised several
hundred dollars for the Elks Lodge "Friends in Need." By the way, David's ribs are SO
GOOD--you should really try them if you get a chance!
team won or placed in several events, including ribs, chicken and brisket. David had to forfeit
his bloodymary prize because he misplaced his ticket! A special charity auction raised several
hundred dollars for the Elks Lodge "Friends in Need." By the way, David's ribs are SO
GOOD--you should really try them if you get a chance!
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Cleveland, Texas January 21, 2008 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day was celebrated
with a motorcade/parade through Cleveland on
Monday. After winding through the streets, the
procession stopped at the MLK Pavilion where
Willie Carter hosted a ceremony honoring the
legacy of Dr. King. After a reading of Dr. King's
famous "I Have A Dream" speech, Richard
Ayers gave an inspirational speech (top right
picture) to the group. Cleveland Vietnam
Veteran and Precinct 20 Chairman, Reuben
Johnson (middle right picture), organized the
event. Cleveland Mayor Jill Kirkonis (bottom
right picture) read a proclamation honoring Dr.
King from the City of Cleveland. After the
ceremony, everyone enjoyed hot dogs at the
New Bethel Baptist Church.
with a motorcade/parade through Cleveland on
Monday. After winding through the streets, the
procession stopped at the MLK Pavilion where
Willie Carter hosted a ceremony honoring the
legacy of Dr. King. After a reading of Dr. King's
famous "I Have A Dream" speech, Richard
Ayers gave an inspirational speech (top right
picture) to the group. Cleveland Vietnam
Veteran and Precinct 20 Chairman, Reuben
Johnson (middle right picture), organized the
event. Cleveland Mayor Jill Kirkonis (bottom
right picture) read a proclamation honoring Dr.
King from the City of Cleveland. After the
ceremony, everyone enjoyed hot dogs at the
New Bethel Baptist Church.
Bulletin Board (continued)
Here are some pictures from events we've attended. Lee will keep adding to the
bulletin board as we go along.
Campaigning is exhausting, there is no doubt about that, but the people we've met
make it all worthwhile. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to talk to us
and has invited us to attend their meetings and programs. We've loved it!
Here are some pictures from events we've attended. Lee will keep adding to the
bulletin board as we go along.
Campaigning is exhausting, there is no doubt about that, but the people we've met
make it all worthwhile. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to talk to us
and has invited us to attend their meetings and programs. We've loved it!
This website is a political advertisement paid for by the Thomas A. Chambers Campaign--Lee H. Chambers,
treasurer.
treasurer.
