Another Community Christmas!

Congratulations Turner Community! You have celebrated another Christmas gathering with our special guest of dear ole Santa Claus one more time. And we’re again grateful to Luann Wise and her group for a wonderful Christmas play.

This event would not have been possible without your participation at the previous pie auction fund raiser. So thanks to you all, you know who you are, for bringing in the delicious desserts. And another special thanks to those who then stayed and bought them. Without these generous donators and purchasers, the Christmas bags would not have been given away.

We had a total of 35 pies and cakes in the auction. The famous Carrot Cake made by Sondra Carson brought in top money this year at $40.00. Max Donnohue was the lucky man that took it home. I’m sure he and his family enjoyed it tremendously. My grandson, Brian, was getting worried that a pumpkin pie was not going to show up, but thank goodness one did. I let him bid, (with grandma’s money), and was relieved when he finally got it for $25.00. I think Richard knew who was paying and set me up for that one!

Several pies were shared afterwards while Arlene Riggs conducted her annual cake walk. She had a steady crowd walking the circle trying to win one of the many cakes donated for this event. I think all who stayed had a great time eating all that pie, what could be better?

Cute little Mason Anstine won our prettiest girl contest. She had no trouble at all getting donations on her behalf and received a beautiful cake. But we had an excitement in the crowd trying to determine the ugliest man, and after several donations for the “other contestant” Fred Peters finally lost and took the jar of pickles home. Joe Fuller had just a few more dollars in his pocket to keep Fred in the lead.

When all was said and done, we had collected just over $750.00! We had 44 families represented with 125 members to receive Christmas Bags. Of course extras are always made for sharing, that’s what it’s all about. Approximately 150 bags were distributed.

Hope you enjoyed the goodies.

Several thank-yous need to be given: Shirley Donnohue and Beverly Patterson also served on the committee for this event. Shirley donated a wonderful gift basket for a door prize at the auction. Jeanette Gibbs and Sharon Mirus coordinated refreshments at both events. Our sacking party would have taken much longer if Don Wilkinson, Jeanette Gibbs, Richard Mirus, and Wesley Riggs had not assisted. Several vendors gave us discount pricing and even contributed product. I’m grateful for Sutherlands, Price Cutter, CV’s, and Wal-mart. I also want to especially thank Mountainburg First Assembly for the donations of several food items for this project.

This is a community event that has stood the test of time. Most of us don’t know how long this has actually been celebrated. As long as we have enough people who are willing to give of themselves, it can continue. When the next pie auction comes around, bake something, bring it to the auction, and stick around. We need people willing to buy a pie. The auction proceeds are our only source of funding. The fellowship afterwards is always a lot of fun.

If you have any ideas, feel free to share, and we’re always looking for volunteers to help in any way they can.

Thanks again…Linda Wilkinson