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The residents of the
Jones Home and the Arc home came together to host a block party in celebration
of the National Night Out. The event is sponsored by the Jackson Police
Department. A large crowd gathered to celebrate in the festivities.
A DJ provided music, the hosts provided hotdogs, chips and drinks. Games
and prized were included along with a visit from McGruff and the Giant
Policeman!
Supported
Employment Graduation
The supported Employment
Program held yet another SE graduation ceremony as five individuals completed
the 12 week program aimed at preparing them for the workplace. The
ceremony was held on May 7, 2009, the group prepared a skit that showcase the
good work habits they learned during the classes.
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L.C. proudly shows off his certificate he received at S.E. graduation. |
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Gary is excited about what he learned and is now looking for a job. |
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Daniel did a great job in learning about not being a clock-watcher at work! |
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Joseph demonstrated the importance of being on time for work during the skit. |
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Deletha represented the ladies well during the 12 week program. |
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The current graduates with their instructor Dru Turner. |
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Everyone enjoyed cake and snacks after the graduation ceremony. |
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"Johnny
Malone Day"
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Johnny with his sister and nephew who came from Mobile to join in the celebration.
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Johnny's cake.
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Johnny is presented with special gifts from friends. Graham Braswell was the emcee for the event.
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A large croud gathers to celebrate Johnny's life.
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Mayor Long, Chief Burge and Clay Herring share stories about Johnny.
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Johnny opens gifts from his friends.
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Friends deliver a huge truck load of cans to Johnny.
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Johnny Malone has several
health issues that are becoming worse with time. Before he becomes too
ill to celebrate he decided to have a party to celebrate his life.
CCARC agreed to support Johnny in getting the day put together. He
created the invite list and suggested snacks and music for dancing.
Mayor Long presented an official proclamation from the City of Jackson,
proclaiming March 19, 2009 "Johnny Malone Day". Councilman Paul South
presented Johnny with a City of Jackson lapel pin. Police Chief
Charles Burge presented Johnny with a JPD police patch making him an
honorary police officer. Many friends gathered to celebrate Johnny.
The community was asked to bring Johnny soda cans as these are things he
likes to collect for extra money. To Johnny the cans would represent
how much he is loved by the community. And the community did not
disappoint. A Large truckload of cans was delivered to Johnny by his
community friends. All day people stopped by to present Johnny with
bags and bags of cans. When asked how Johnny felt about the day, he
simply smiled and said...I liked it!
Mission Accomplished!!! |
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