CANNED FOOD DRIVES

     Once again our local Post Office letter carriers conducted a wonderful food
drive "Stamp Out Hunger". Thousands of pounds of food was donated to the
pantry. We appreciated Rick Peterson, union steward, and our new postmistress,
Anna Vale, for their help. The following persons with the National Association of
Letter Carriers were invaluable: Mike Hill, Rex Anderson, James Cohn, Mark
Sisemert And Chris Bisseil. The National Rural Letter Carriers who also picked
up food were Julie McAnally, Gary Johnson, Lisa Gustafson, Judy Herman,
Cheryl Lott, Cynthia Scholze, Pam Dolney, Teresa Broussard, Tina
Burroughs, Kathy Evans, Jewel Jackson, Debra Baumgarth, Melody
Whidden and Glenda Younablood
     In addition, First Baptist Church And Crossroads Baptist Church held food
drives during Vacation Bible School. The Board of Directors of the Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce bought a pig at Dairy Day and donated the meat to the
pantry. Reed Processing in Plum Grove donated the labor to process the meat.
Thank you to J. Rice, Chamber President and Steve and Tommy Reed!
     Kenneth and Roberta Howard have consistently donated fresh yard eggs to the
pantry. Brookshire Brothers donated a truck load of bread. What a blessing! As
you can see, we have been blessed and we are very grateful.

Copier Donated

Digitec Office Solutions in Stafford, Texas donated a refurbished paper copier to us for the accounting office. Thanks to Phillip Scalise and all those who contributed to helping us help others.

YOUTH GROUPS GIVE OF THEMSELVES

Calvary Youth Group

The youth from First Baptist Church on May 15th, Calvary Baptist Church on June 28th and Liberty Christian Fellowship on June 30th donated lots of hard work at the Food Pantry and the Thrift Shop. It is wonderful to see the youth leaders and the young people learning at an early age to give back to their community. A huge word of thanks to each one of them.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

The kindness of this community in helping others is constantly demonstrated by the generosity of various individuals. We are very thankful for eight concrete parking lot stops donated by Larry Wakefield of Concrete Plus. A word of thanks to Philip and Nancy Cook for their doantion of protein drinks. This is a great aid to the elderly      Misty Howell volunteers monthly as O.R.I.'s Bookkeeper. In addition, Dave Roberts, CPA, donated his services in preparing our Income Tax Report! O.R.I, appreciates their detailed labors of love with the accounting records.

Misty Howell

Food Pantry

     The second grade class of Southside Elementary had a canned food drive early this Spring for the food pantry. In addition, Curves for Women, the Cleveland Advocate and the Post Office have held food drives for the pantry. We appreciate everyone helping those less fortunate in our community.We appreciate all of those who give of themselves weekly. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the food pantry, please contact Frieda White at 281 592-0204.

Radio Station

     The daily program has a fresh new look. A word of special thanks to Peggy Dunn, Barbara Toler, Linda Whitener, Dwain Forester, Joshua Good and Billy Redus for their help with the music. A special note of thanks to Jason Bennett in Oklahoma for the many hours spent filing applications, consultations and help.

     There is a new program at 7 a.m. noon, and 5 p.m. called "What's Up in Cleveland". It has a daily devotional, community, school, and church news. To find out local news you can tune in Monday through Friday.

     We are very thankful for our new sponsor of the radio station. Glen and Barbara Toler, Pace/Stancil Funeral Homes, The Ark Christian Book Store/Teacher's Supply and Alma's Florist are the ones making this station possible. If you enjoy listening to the new inspiration station, please let them know how much you appreciate the new KORG, 105.3 FM radio.

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