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♦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 2A Leopard honored Perry Police Officer Matthew Leopard was honored at a recent City Council meeting for his competence and courage in the single-handed arrest of suspected bank robber Bobby Joe Phillips. Leopard was checking on vehicles at area motels when he spotted a truck match ing the description of the vehicle used in the robbery. He took Phillips, who has been convicted of multiple felonies and other armed robberies in the past, into custody on his own without incident. Journal/Charlotte Perkins Firefighters promoted At a recent promotion ceremony, a number of employees of the Perry Fire Department were recognized. A recep tion was held after the ceremony conducted by Chief Joel Gray. Pictured are, from left: Sgt. Patrick Gilbert, Sgt. Kirk Crumpton, Capt. Jeff Patterson, now second in com mand; Chief Gray, Sgt. Ephraim Wheeler and Inspector Mark Barron. Journal/Charlotte Perkins Get The Scoop . On Local News & Sports hhjnews.com Check It Out & Email Us Your Feedback! Saturday, <J)ec. I Breakfast with Santa 7:30 -10 am All good girls and boys are invited to a pancake break fast and visit with Santa at the Board of Education lunchroom on Main Street. Sponsored by the Mahala Club and the Kiwanis Club Jingle Bell Jog 10 a.m. Add some bells to those running shoes and join us in 1 mile and 5K Fun Run Downtown-Main Street and Ball Street. Sponsored by Houston Healthcare and the Perry Exchange Club. Con tact Tara Poole, 988-1827. Annual Christmas Parade 2 p.m. The best way to start the season! Our traditional and festive Christmas Parade— Sponsored by Houston Springs and The Houston Home Journal Gifts from the Kitchen 3:30-5 p.m. Peggy Bledsoe will share recipes that are easy to make and fun to do during the Christmas holidays. Join her at Leta’s on the Square, (across from the old court house in downtown Perry). Several recipes will be pre pared to help make your hol iday si’ajgj easier. Recipes rubs, quick with your foods that ‘St - v> . IvW jpj*" | 3 1 | ■rV R*r ifHf jiMk I ig jmS? Jj l . W 1 at lAe Gross watts Historic Horse and Buggy Rides Enjoy a cool December day in Historic Downtown in horse drawn carriage. Meets in front of the New Perry Hotel. $5 Holiday Open House with Downtown Merchants 10 a.m. - 7 pm Visit the charming shops on Carroll Street as they wel come in the Christmas sea son. Qunday, < {)ec . 2 Old Fashioned Christmas Tea 2:30 pm Deck the halls and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with tea and delicious holiday treats. The Front Porch Tearoom. Reservations required. Call 987-1866. Carols and Candlelight Community Christmas Program, 6 p.m. Celebrate the true mean ing of Christmas! Sing old and new carols along with your fhmily and friends, at the Old Courthouse Square. Sponsored by the Perry Min isterial Association Lighting of Downtown After the candlelight ser vice, follow the lamplighter as he taps on the doors of the Shops on 900 block of Car roll and lights the town for Christmas. Children’s Choir, Live Nativity, Cookies and Hot Chocolate Following the lighting of downtown, gather on the Perry United Methodist Church Lawn. Sponsored by Perry United Methodist Church I (Ll]e 4)011 r tutl I gfriday, tf)ec. 7 Pre-Theater Dining Enjoy dining downtown before the opening perfor mance of “It’s a Wonder ful Life” Leta’s on the Square, New Perry Hotel, The Swanson It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A truly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players (visit our web site, www.perryplayers.org for complete listing of dates & times) Perry Players Com munity Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987-5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. Saturday, [f)cc. 8 Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m. Jolly Old St. Nick welcomes children at The Swanson with, an invitation to share their Christmas wishes. A photographer is available to capture the moment. Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. 2 p.m. Get ready for some fun and creativity as we decorate pre-built gingerbread hous es. Prizes will be given. Pre-registration required (visit our web site for form) sls entry fee. Sponsored by Tuggle Insurance Agency. Shop Downtown 10 until... Downtown Merchants wel come Holiday Shoppers Historic Horse and Buggy Rides Enjoy a cool December day in Historic Downtown in [soT rou JH We r ASi Do! rHoinft^orj horse drawn carriage. Meets in front of the New Perry Hotel—ss Carolers Downtown Join friends and family as we celebrate the season with familiar carols. Carroll Street—select choirs from the Perry area Historic Evergreen Cemetery Tour Discover your ancestors in an interactive guided tour of Evergreen Cemetery. Tours will be given at 2, 2:30, 3, and 3:30 p.m. by the Perry High School Drama Depart ment beginning at the arched gate to the cemetery. A sug gested donation of $2 per person is requested; parking should be across the street. Movie Under the Stars 6 p.m. Bring your blanket and fa vorite chair and enjoy watch ing “Elf’ on a 30’ outdoor screen. Complimentary - Sponsored by the Houston Home Journal It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A truly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players (visit our web site, www.perryplayers.org for complete listing of dates & times) Perry Players Com munity Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987-5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. Sunday, i[)cc. 9 Stories on the Square 2 p.m. Bring your blanket and snuggle up to hear your fa vorite Christmas stories read on the square. Dobson honored f , " jr * tgr 'ill.-, ig Be ;• ; Journal/Charlotte Perkins Perry Police Officer Drew Dodson was honored by the Perry City Council recently for his alert detective work which led to the arrest and sentencing of two men who attempted armed robbery of a young family at the Relax Inn in Perry. M U ill I \IAiMUi -I'uri-timo p!i> mm i«»|i|i. Munn for college S- v I _ OOp Ueiiu im hi ■!” i•‘ ll' i | -I ife IriMinmee Bb*Alidk*Ai«Jl i \fili >Hi).t»m. pONOir()iJirTiuf()PSi # When you're making out your Christmas card ‘W W list this year, please include the following: L rs A recoverinsJL AMERICAN SOLDIER! c/o Walter Reed ArrnySW Medical Carder S V JHHT S3OO Georgia Ave„ Nwjj§ Washington, DC 20307-5001 JlaSßfcfSk Show vouf acrttttcraKlow ffte sacrifices et# sdkMm | have made for our freedomlS Sp.- 1 " P lease tell y° ur fhendslm as w&8. * 56388. Firetruck Rides with Santa 3 p.m. Ho! Ho! Ho! All aboard our vintage fire truck as we trav el with Santa around down town Perry! It’s a Wonderful Life 2:30 p.m. Matinee Perry Players Community Theater—9o9 Main Street cfrlday, ( /Jec. 13 It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A tru ly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players Perry Players Community Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987- 5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. rfriday, (f}cc. 14 It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A tru ly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players Perry Players Community Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987- 5354. Adults, sl2; Youth. $6. dturday. { [)cc. 15 Santa’s Secret Workshop Bring your child to this won derful place and let Santa’s elves help them pick out that special gift and gift wrap it too for only $5. Snow Day 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Yes, Virginia! It really does snow in Perry! Have a snow ball fight or make a snow an gel. Ball Street (behind City Hall) HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL You ( ;iu in flit (ti'orgiii Vi my National ( »tiai<i! Don't miss this exciiinid opportunity in serve your country ami community. You/ll experience discipline. feiinixvorivK leadership* am! career trainin';. Mtui'i till your paycheck, members are eligible to collect tuition assistance ami other valuable military benefits. Seek out adventm e.. in the < *eot|sia Srniv National <bianl! Historic Horse and Buggy Rides Enjoy a cool December day in Historic Downtown in horse drawn carriage. Meets in front of the New Perry Hotel—ss Carolers Downtown Carroll Street—select choirs from the Perry area It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A truly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players Perry Players Com munity Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987-5354. Sunday, d)ec. 16 Stories on the Square 2 p.m. Bring your blanket and snuggle up as hear your fa vorite Christmas stories read on the square. Fire truck Rides with Santa 3 p.m. Ho! Ho! Ho! And all aboard our vintage fire truck as we travel with Santa around downtown Perry! Courthouse Square It’s a Wonderful Life 2:30 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A tru ly tfispifiiEnmtl sjtev bnntgiti to life by the fe^Pfctyers !\wv Havers tafstmumtv 9 * wpm * Jhaifcr. W,i M.mHSgaxil or ty*cjy;;j|tonv sgft 156801 55889