Written by Julia McMichael
This was “that week”. Do you remember that TV show? Heat, cold, trains and traffic jams, tragic decisions, and even death. I felt every emotion this week.
Love, happiness, sadness, kindness, selfishness, and prejudice are strong emotions, but to me guilt is the worse emotion that humans can have.
A few weeks ago, a young man died alone and without help from anyone, and I was aware of his plight. I didn’t help. I was too busy.
The Christian Bible teaches that when we help those in need (brother strangers), we are doing it for the Savior. I lost my blessing.
How many times do you need to check on someone’s well-being and then don’t? You know you should talk to them, but you’re too busy to do it?
You feel guilty and promise not to do it again, but it actually happens. Guilt is scary, but it’s temporary.
• A garage sale in the Westwood Shores neighborhood was a huge success, but it was marred by tragedy. Saturday night I heard a helicopter fly over my house and then learned that Life Flight had to be called to help another young man who had shot himself. He wasn’t from Trinity.
•October community dates.
Huntsville Fair Oct. 4-6 at Huntsville Square.
October 5th: Wallet Bingo at YMCA
October 5th, Trinity County Cleanup Day
October 8th TISD Scholarship Info Night
Oct. 12, Brick Street Harmony Quartet, First Presbyterian Church on North Elm Street.
Pumpkin patch opens Oct. 15 at First Methodist Trinity Church in downtown Lott.
October 19th, Calvary Boys in Concert
October 20th Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fall Festival
Oct. 26, Trinity Lions Club Pet Expo and Talent Show, Trinity Community Center
Oct. 26, Trinity County Veterans Wall of Honor, Shell Billy’s (FM 356 East)
October 31st Sweets on the street
•Last week, we talked about the success of Joseph’s 42nd Domino Tournament, but we didn’t talk about who the winner was. The first place team was Rob Hutchings and June Harrell. The second place team was Ivy Phillips and Mary Barnett, and the third place team was Dean Decker and Marian McMillian.
Kelly Hartsfield was the hostess for this event and did an amazing job. She is a wonderful singer who amazes everyone with her voice at Christmas shows and is also a teacher in our school district. Thank you for all you do for our community.
• We need to recognize people in our community who are currently involved in organizations and events that are making a difference in our lives.
First, Point Blank native Charles Payne served as president of the Trinity Lions Club for two years during the pandemic and then again as president in 2022, suspending the club’s functions until new and old members return to regular meetings.
Next up is Aleia Bacon. He was in charge of the Houston Food Bank truck that came to the Trinity Community Center for many years, and during this time worked as an administrator for Trinity’s Head Start program.
She currently serves on the Trinity Hospital District Board, is President of the Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and has great plans for the Trinity Christmas Show, Parade, and Vendors. She is also a new member of the Trinity Lions Club.
You can hear her valuable nutrition, health, and aging programs every Thursday at the Martin Senior Center to help seniors in our community. She is irreplaceable. Thank you again, Areia, for your love of our community.
• Speaking of the Martin Senior Citizen Center, there’s a new dollar store and raffle corner in the building at 400 Walker Street. For a chance to pick up some beautiful items, visit the Martin Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and grab some lunch. , win valuable prizes.
• Great news! Dr. Amol Deshpande has returned to his pediatric practice at 317 Prospect Drive in the Midcoast Hospital facility in Trinity.
• Congratulations to 2024 Fair Queen winner Tristan Gustafsson.
Don’t forget Purse Bingo on Saturday at the YMCA Campground and Trinity County Cleanup Day on Saturday.
Let’s meet again.
