Rotarians shown above stuffing White Christmas boxes for needy families are, from the left, Wayne Keith, Copen Copley, pastor of Falmouth Baptist Church, Danny Woodhead, Mike Flynn, pastor of Grassy Creek Christian Church, and Darryl Ammerman, rotary president. President Darryl Ammerman indicated that the generosity of our community provided for 37 families a box of canned goods and a gift certificate for each. He was very pleased with the cooperative spirit and commitment of all who participated! On behalf of Falmouth Rotary, he wishes all a very merry Christmas!

By Janice and Owen Collins

"A White Christmas"

Presented by Falmouth Rotary Club at the Falmouth Baptist Church, December 9, 2012.

I’m dreaming of a White Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten, and children listen
To hear the sleigh bells in the snow!
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write.
May your days be merry and bright
And all your Christmases be white!

These lines come from a song that Bing Crosby made famous in a movie in 1954 by the same name. The song harkens back to rural America before the advent of the automobile when sleighs and horses and Christmas cards and good will prevailed toward our fellow man! A snowy Christmas! Good feelings! Precious memories!

Beatrice Meyer Bishop and Stanley Bishop in their home on 7/19/12. Note the picture between them on the wall.

By Owen and Janice Collins

Recently I wrote about Carol and Wilma Wolfe and their memories of living and working at the County Poor House from 1939---1944 and from 1949---1954. This edition will feature Stanley Bishop and the years 1928---1938.

I asked David Pribble to go with me to interview Mr. Bishop, and he gladly assented, saying that he and Stanley had always gotten along well with each other.

David Pribble and Stanley Bishop with Stanley's farm on the South Fork of the Licking in the background.

We drove out Hayes Station Road thru the picturesque farms that were growing abundant corn, soybeans, and tobacco. Some of the best farms in Pendleton County! He showed me the acreage where the old Infirmary was located, now privately owned. “Very fertile!” he said.