Taste and Tell 2013

Each year, members of the community gather for the annual Taste and Tell Cookoff. The NAACP hosts this event to celebrate Black History Month.

Evelyn Nephews, one of the event's lead organizers, explained the name during her remarks. They call it "Taste" because we come together to share some amazing food. They called it "Tell" because they depend on the attendees to tell their friends and neighbors to join in next year.

My wife Bonnie and I had a wonderful time. Great food, great people. We hope we see you there next year. 

Pats on the Back vol. 1

Tonight I attended the Guthrie City Council meeting, and I shared the following "Pats on the Back" with the Council and audience.

"I have two quick things to say.

One, I want to recognize Erin Dorio, the Election Board Secretary, Shelen Winscott, the Assistant Secretary, and Judy Fariss, the Clerk. The Election Board team did a great job conducting a smooth primary election.

Second, I also want to acknowledge Sue DeCharme, chair of First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions. She has office hours at city hall on the second floor, from 11 am to 3 pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions is about creating organized neighborhoods in an effort to reduce crime, increase property values and increase communications between the city and the citizens of Guthrie.

I am the vice chair and co-founder of First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions, but we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the hard work of our fine Board: Martha Young, Pam Williams, Z Thomas, Gary Weeks, Frank Krusemark, Lester Branch, Rene Spineto and Jim Hanke.

If you want to organize your Guthrie neighborhood, please call our office at 282-0880."