by PAULINE TOM
Happy Thanksgiving!
For what might a Mountain Citian express gratitude?:
• our little city that’s still somewhat in the country
• trustworthy, friendly neighbors
• that when a live oak killed by oak wilt is removed, a space becomes available for plants that need full sun
• butterflies
• sunsets
• sound of band practices and football games
• hummingbirds
• J.P., our mail carrier
• Mr. Green, who picks up trash
• Beth Smith, our JP
• Mark Jones, our county commissioner
• Tiffany Curnutt, our mayor
• Les Dullnig, Brian Wilson, Lee Taylor, Roland Garza, and T.J. Callis, our City Council Members
• Ellis Craig, city secretary
• Vicki Senefeld, city treasurer
• Amy Hilton, coordinator of Loving Mountain City
• opportunities to give as a community, provided by Loving Mountain City (headed by Amy Hilton)
• that Phil Wilbur and Beth Smith and others took the initiative to incorporate the subdivision in 1984, removing threat of annexation
• paved roads
• safety for children to play outdoors
• Kyle Volunteer Fire Department
• food and clothing and shelter
• abundant wildlife
• Bluebirds
• Northern cardinals
• Painted buntings
• freedom
If you have a hard time speaking gratitude to loved ones, what the heck, just do it! If you have a hard time sending tidbits, what the heck, just do it! Send tidbits to [email protected] or (512) 268-5678.
