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Volume Issue 4 | 2010 December | 4,December | 2010
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December Features
A Superlative Collection of Extraordinary New Furnishings
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A Chelsea Christmas tradition Annual parade marks 11th year By Kathryn Acree
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Publisher’s Note Chelsea’s Café Meadow Brook Run State Safety Award SPHS Fine Arts Briarwood Playoffs Athlete of the Month Foote Brothers Trash Can Caddie Fireplace Safety Paul Johnson Walk Through Nativity Danberry at Inverness Rick Watson Church Spotlight Live Music Calendar of Events
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Santa waves and ushers in the Christmas spirit at the 2009 Chelsea Christmas Parade. Photo courtesy of Cari Dean.
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So you say you’re ready to catch a glimpse of Santa and get in the Christmas spirit? Be prepared to enjoy the excitement of the season at the 11th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade on Dec. 18. Local entertainment will begin at 9 a.m. at the grandstand positioned along the route just behind Winn Dixie. The parade officially begins at 10 a.m. on Highway 39 in front of Chelsea Intermediate School and turns onto Highway 47, ending at the Winn-Dixie parking lot. The parade is a favorite event each December and when hunting a good spot to set up a chair and view it, “there are no bad seats” according to Gerri Roberts, GIS coordinator for the city. Last year’s parade consisted of 83 local groups and the crowd was estimated
Mike Newton, Tony Cooper-Executive Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, Mike’s son- Mark Newton
By Lauren Nix When Mike Newton and his family joined Meadow Brook Baptist Church, he felt called to volunteer for the ministry in partnership with the Jimmie Hale Mission. “I always felt that God wanted me to help serve others, especially the poor and hungry, and this gave me the perfect outlet to do that,” Newton said.
He is not alone. Members from many locals churches and organizations volunteer year-round with the Jimmie Hale Mission, a non-profit that describes itself as “a shelter for the homeless, a rest stop for the weary, a feeding station for the hungry, and a sanctuary for the hurting.” Newton is a part of the group who
serves food to the men at the mission. He began taking his sons with him to show that these men “were not dealt a good hand of cards,” and to always appreciate what God has done for you and help others who need guidance in their lives. “What’s really special is after we’ve served the food, there’s an opportunity to speak with the men, and they’re no different than you and me,” Newton said. “You really have to respect that they’ve taken the steps to change their lives and come to the mission to go through the program.” The mission has a greater need for volunteers like Newton during the holidays because of the large dinner they serve. The traditional meal served Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is a special event for both men and staff at the mission, and the perfect time for volunteers to help. “It’s a really great way to get people involved because, with that increased meal, we do have an increased need for servers,” said Bonnie Hendrix, media coordinator for the mission. “We’re looking for servers all throughout the month of December.” On average, 150 men are served at the Men’s Center at any given mealtime.
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