Hometown Rankin - June & July 2017
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publisher & Editor<br />
Tahya A. Dobbs<br />
CFO<br />
Kevin W. Dobbs<br />
Consulting Editor<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
Account Executives<br />
Dacia Durr Amis<br />
Contributing Writers<br />
Camille Anding<br />
Beth Bowman<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
Susan Marquez<br />
Jennifer Milner<br />
Leah Mitchener<br />
staff Photographer<br />
Othel Anding<br />
Administrative<br />
Assistants<br />
Alisha Floyd<br />
Brenda McCall<br />
Layout Design<br />
Daniel Thomas - 3dt<br />
Advertising Design<br />
Leah Mitchener<br />
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I flip the calendar to <strong>June</strong> and before I see the highlights attached to<br />
that month, I immediately think of Father’s Day. These men represent<br />
people holding powerful influence over their children. <strong>Hometown</strong><br />
<strong>Rankin</strong> salutes all those special fathers who have invested their most<br />
precious gift in their children—the gift of time.<br />
Right behind Father’s Day comes VBS. What wonderful memories<br />
I have of Kool-Aid, cookies, and getting my turn to carry the Bible or<br />
flag during the processional. My thoughts and prayers go with all those<br />
volunteers and young hearts being molded.<br />
<strong>June</strong> also heeds vacation days and sunburns at the pool. Add snow<br />
cones and lots of watermelon to finish off a full month.<br />
<strong>July</strong> is flag-waving month, and it’s our honor to highlight the<br />
Crossgates Exchange Club’s special patriotic flag weekend. Mark your<br />
calendars to visit this red, white, and blue experience. Then grill some<br />
burgers or hotdogs and celebrate our nation’s freedom. What a<br />
blessing!<br />
The calendar turns quickly for those of us working with deadlines,<br />
but we at <strong>Hometown</strong> Magazines treasure our opportunity to journal those<br />
events that fill our pages.<br />
Thank you, readers and advertisers. We celebrate you, too!<br />
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In this issue <strong>Hometown</strong> Neighbors 10<br />
Home of the Free Because of the Brave 23<br />
Messages from Heaven 46<br />
I Carry You with Me 58<br />
A Field & Club of Heroes 68<br />
A Sprawling Lakeland Drive 74<br />
The Best Day 84<br />
<strong>Hometown</strong> <strong>Rankin</strong> • 5
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