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WHAT’S LOST IS FOUND

On February’s feature, “The Lost Boys of Mardi Gras,” about the much adored Catholic Boys Home Band

Just in case nobody else has given you a heads-up as to who the trumpeter is shown in your excellent article (and at right), it was 12-year-old Joe L’Abbe. I ran track with Joe at McGill Institute from 1965 to 1968, and he was chosen as the scholar athlete of our graduating class.

- Ed Lagman

I remember marching in the last parade the band marched in and people asking us not to quit because they enjoyed the band so much. Little did I realize that when I graduated a year later in 1970, they would close the home for good. - Curtis Emigh

The “Lost Boys of Mardi Gras” article, written by Breck Pappas, was wonderful. It brought back memories for many seniors who experienced the Catholic Boys Home Band marching in Mobile’s Mardi Gras parades. The work that went into the article is very much appreciated by many in the community. It sheds light on life at CBH, while speaking volumes about the history and generosity of the Mobile Bay community. Thank you for keeping the band, the strut and the magic alive! - Jim McEnery

Ronnie Welborn was the major. He could dance for sure! - Sally L. Wilkinson

Loved watching Ronnie Welborn. All the teenage girls had a crush on him. - Ann Largay Torbert

PHOTO COURTESY ARCHDIOCESE OF MOBILE ARCHIVES / COLORIZATION BY LAURIE KILPATRICK

Loved the entire magazine as usual; however, this article really strikes a cord for me. I was so enamored with the CBH Band back in 1963 in 3rd grade at Old Shell Road that I cried on Christmas morning when Santa didn’t leave me a drum major suit and baton. Thanks to Breck for reviving “the music in me!” - Henry Levens

I remember these boys, the band and their iconic strut, which I never mastered though I tried. This history lesson is amazing. - Joy Burge

Such a cool article with a glance into something I heard about all my life from my dad. He talked about his years at CBH and the summers spent at Coden. When he met people later in life from his time there, he always made sure that we knew they were from CBH. And I agree with my friend Phyllis Reeves who thinks this would make a great movie. - Beth Portella Upton YOU’VE GOT MAIL

Your magazine is a much-anticipated treat each month.

- Dr. Paul “Butch” Gibson

ARTS & CRAFTS

On March’s Spotlight of the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival 70th anniversary What a hoot to open the March issue and there on page 25 discover a nearly 50-year-old picture of myself and wife Stevi selling pottery. Fairhope was so much fun then. I’m 75 years old now and still making pots. Life is good. Thanks for the memory. - Barry Gaston

A REASON TO CELEBRATE

On February’s Spotlight, “Krewe of Kindness,” an organization bringing Mardi Gras magic to children with special needs

This is such a special organization with a great message. - Carrie Akins

These folks are among the finest I’ve ever met or worked with! Their mission is greater today than ever. - Michael Dumas

That’s the sweetest family! Our family are all big fans of Delaney [pictured right]. What a beautiful thing they are doing. - Jani Handwerger

KREWE OF KINDNESS 2019 QUEEN DELANEY ZIMLICH / PHOTO BY MIKE DUMAS, MD IMAGE ARTS

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