In Short....Thanks!

Remembering 2008... through the year we have had several very faithful fellows who have continued to keep the grass mowed. These guys are: Kelly Deputy, Darrell Mirus, Richard Mirus, and Fred Peters. If I have missed anyone, we thank you too.

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Jim Parker was the one who put up two rows of much needed coat hooks. Thanks Jim for a job well done.

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The coffee sipping fellows need to be commended on their efforts in cleaning our overhead light panels and replacing burnt out bulbs. Thanks fellows. Thanks to the person(s) who leveled the pile of gravel compound(?) left from the walking trails.

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Since the last newsletter two Welcome Baskets have been delivered to Joshua and Melanie Parker, Rock Creek Road, and William and Tina Dollard on Eureka.

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Support our local Volunteer Fire Department

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Dianne Henson and Dianne Parker needs to be commended on the beautiful job they did in decorating for our EHC meeting. The great part of that was that they left so much of it for us to enjoy for our Christmas Program. We can’t forget Linda Wilkinson, Beverly Patterson, and Shirley Donnahue for the great job in collecting and packaging all the goodies for our Christmas bags.

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Several new activities and chairpersons have been added to this year’s calendar. Please take time to mark these events on your personal activity calendar and plan to participate. You are sure to have fun at these events. It is always a joy to see new people being added to a group because of the expertise they will add plus all the new ideas that will be added.

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Our Volunteer of the Year again offered his services when we needed more welcome baskets. Thanks Wesley.

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Thanks--There is always one who answers the call when there is a need. This time it was jelly jars. Ina Daley had seen some at a church function. When she knew we needed some, she came to the rescue. If you buy Smucker’s jams and jellies, you have the perfect jar to save for us. So if you have some or will start saving them, please let me know. Call Jeanette Gibbs, 997-1582.

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There seems to always be a need for supplies when a facility is used. The community building is no exception. It seems the treasury of all of our groups are being watched so as not to overspend. So we are asking each person receiving the newsletter to help us if at all possible. There is a need for paper or foam plates, dessert plates, 9 or 12 ounce plastic red or blue cups, napkins, lots of paper towels, a bottle of dish soap, bleach, windex, and toilet paper. If you can help us, please bring or send your donations to the community building. Any amount at any time will be greatly appreciated. We will thank you in advance.

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This has truly been a great year of cooperation from both our old and new members and friends. Have a wonderful 2009.

From the Chairman’s Desk

Well, the holidays are now upon us and as we all get ready for the new year coming up, you know... saying bye to 2008 and Hello 2009. I have something to say.

Folks, I wish to say to each and everyone it has been an honor and privilege to serve our neighbors in Turner Community. The new chairman is Fred Peters, so help him as y’all have helped and volunteered with me.

Signing off... y’all friend,
Richard Mirus

Thanks

Thanks to Travis Steel and Don Wilkinson. We now have plenty of boards for our signs for posting Turner events. If you would like to take on the sign job, just let us know. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks once again to Darrell Mirus for a beautiful lawn-mowing job. The grounds looked fantastic.

Thank You!

Sometimes people forget the true meaning of living in a close knit community. The last few weeks we have been reminded. I love living in the Turner Community. I guess I have probably lived in the community since about 1970 or 1971 when we finally moved back here for good after daddy got out of the Army. Goes to show I am not a young spring chicken any longer.

As most of yawl know or have heard we bought my mom & dad's place and tore down the old house and have been building a new house. We came to a time when we needed some help with putting up our trusses and we had several people tell us when we need help call them. We made a couple of calls one Friday and Saturday morning we had a lot of help show up.

We want to express our deeply heartfelt Thank You to Wayne Anstine, my brother Bruce, Kelly & Will Deputy, Wesley, Eugene, Aaron and Amiel Riggs, Jay Dollard, Augie Balandran, and Lynn Cox, and John & Diane Creel. Thank You to Arlene and Doris for providing us Deviled eggs for our lunch.

Since then we have had great help from Aaron , Eugene and Wesley and Arlene and Jay Dollard several times with getting our roof put on which was not an easy job with it being so steep. We finished up the roof this past Sunday with Eugene & Wesley and Arlene's help, Doris came up with them and we got to visit some before they put me busy. But through all of the hard work we couldn't have done it without our son Cody helping us, he did the work of a man!

We are so thankful for living in the Turner Community with such good neighbors and friends.

Sincerely,
Roger, Luann and Cody Wise.

Remembering our Friend, Jim Young

A Remembering Service was held March at the Community Building for Jim Young. Approximately 80 people attended the service.

Katie and family provided the fish and all the trimmings which was delicious. Ladies of the community brought side dishes and drinks along with a good array of delicious desserts.

Jim was very involved in this community and found this area to be the "joy of his life." He was instrumental in forming the Turner Community Development Board of which he was a member until after he moved to Bella Vista. He helped in many ways to get the water system up and running as well as wrote grants for the kitchen project and the water system.

Even after moving to Bella Vista, he would drive here to attend the Board meetings as well as attending most of the community functions along with Katie.

Jim will be missed by persons from all walks of life.

Thanks, Jim.

Seeing White

I am sure you noticed that some of the woodwork inside the building has been painted. Jim and Dianne Parker, Beverly Patterson, Dale Watkins, Richard Mirus, Wesley Riggs, and Jeanette Gibbs volunteered paint.

Later painted trim was installed by Max Donahue and Travis Steels.

Thanks to all for your involvement.

They Did It!

We had three gals who stepped up to the plate, took the bull by the horns, and did a fantastic job. None of these three had been involved with the Pie Supper or Christmas bags before. But Linda Wilkerson, Shirley Donahue, and Beverly Patterson certainly did a fabulous job getting vendors and merchants to donate food items as well as getting discounts on other items.

A big thank you, gals, for a job well done.

Just a note to you three: we have your names for the same job in 2008.

THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!

A big thank you to the loyal fellow who kept our yard mowed this summer. This includes: Richard Mirus, Max Donnahue, Darrell Mirus, Dale Watkins, and Kelly Deputy. Next summer I am sure these fellows could use a helping hand. Try it. I know they will like it!