“I’m the Kiwanis Club’s committee chairman for the Partners in Education program. We provide financial support for special activities at Alamo Elementary. We also volunteer for service work to help with projects here. I’m the person she calls when she needs something.” “They’ve done things … Continue readingPartners in Education has a friend in Kiwanis
It was two years ago at a private function. Like 40-plus similar occasions during the busy holiday season, George Jones was decked out in red and white. As usual, he was the star of the show. Kids are excited to sit on Santa Claus’ lap … Continue readingPlaying Santa Claus can be serious business
“I was a cop for years, and I always enjoyed doing stuff for kids. If some kid came up to me and told me that his bicycle was stolen, I’d go find him another one. That’s kind of how it all started. “For 16 years … Continue reading‘Fat Mac’ ensures kids have bikes for Christmas
“I didn’t shave the day I retired and I haven’t shaved since. That’s been about three or four years now. “As a chemist, I had to be clean-shaven. It was a requirement for employment. You had to be able to put on a mask, which … Continue readingRetired chemist is clean-shaven no more