Thanks for Earth Day efforts by volunteers
Dear editor:
April 22, 2020 was the 50th anniversary of global celebrations for Earth Day. It would also serve as
It would also serve as Rockdale’s 6th annual community celebration.
Early in the year, few would have predicted how COVID-19 would impact virtually every aspect of our daily lives. Our “Day of Service,” had to be canceled due to concerns over the spread of the virus.
To achieve some of our plans and goals for the year, we had to rely on volunteers who would work individually, and in “quarantine teams,” to complete several projects around town.
Our thanks go out to Gary and Annette Griesbach, Donnie Lambright and Rey Mata, Virgil Witherspoon and Hamazion Vargas, Ruben Jack and Susan Long, and the congregation of First Presbyterian Church. Other community mem
Other community members participated in projects at their homes and in their neighborhoods.
We are thankful for each one. Other aspects of our
Other aspects of our plans had to be canceled or postponed due to restrictions related to COVID-19.
A new initiative for 2020 was to be the showing of two movies at the Kay Theater: “Monkey Kingdom,” and “Love and Bananas.” Donations had been
Donations had been received to pay for royalty fees to show these movies, and our plan is to do so, once it is deemed safe to gather together again.
Little is possible without the generous donations from supporters. Monetary contributions were received from Cameron’s All Saints Episcopal Church, Tammy Davenport, David and Deta Donnelly. Also, Barbara and Ran
Also, Barbara and Randy Holly, Janice King, Hollis and Liz Lewis, the Linwood Acres Garden Club, Susan Long, Rey Mata, Carol Matous Worley (Jim Currey Realty).
Also, Judith Matula (Pud Owens Realty), Shirley Lee Miller (First Materials and Technology), Jackie Thornton, and several anonymous donations.
Gifts-in-kind were received from Brett’s Backyard BBQ, and Perry and Perry Builders.
Talented art students from Rockdale Junior High and Senior High participated in competitions to produce this year’s poster and t-shirt.
We look forward to 2021, when we will again take pride in the large group of students and staff of the Rockdale ISD who will assist with clean-up, and beautification projects around town.
On behalf of this year’s committee, Dr. Lucile Estell (Honorary Chairperson), Joyce Dally, Tammy Davenport, Deta Donnelly, Monique Gebhart, Tiffany Whitsel, Terry York, Gary Griesbach, Rey Mata, and Collier Perry, and with gratitude,
Dave Melton
Spokesperson
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