December 2005 Minutes

This meeting was our annual Christmas Gala! The evening was filled with music, good company, laughter, and lots of good food!

There was some discussion of several neighborhood break-ins. The robbers have invaded homes in Benteen Park, Ormewood Park, and Grant Park. This seems to be the same group because all the robberies have the same MO - they pull the electric meter off the house and cut the phone wires, then enter the home by kicking in a door or popping the door lock with a tool. In Benteen Park, two homes have been invaded, one home on Benteen Avenue and one on Benteen Way . In Grant Park, one home on Park Avenue. At the time of this writing, I do not have the addresses of the other homes.

Afterwards, Christina Smith-Galloway, shared the need for Family Adoptions at Christmas. Christina has a list of several needy families whose children attend Benteen Park Elementary. The greatest need is clothing, Christina says. Her lists state each child's clothing and shoe size. If you can help, please contact Christina at Benteen Park Elementary.

Christina Galloway said the Thanksgiving Food Drive was a huge success! Over 200 families were fed!!