Christian Arnold benefit dates

Last night I attended a meeting to discus ways to raise funds to benefit Christian Arnold and his family. Two benefit dates are set as well as a date for further discussion on additional benefit dates.
The events scheduled as of last night are the following:

Grades and Grub Monday Feb. 9 from 5-8pm in the Gym at Eisenhower

This event is scheduled along with conferences so that parents and students as well as other well wishers can grab a bite to eat and participate in a few carnival style games.
Hot dogs, loose meat hamburgers and chips will be served for a FREE WILL offering. Fountain refreshments will be provided by Dr. Pepper/7up thanks to Jim Hopwood and baked goods will be available for sale as dessert. Dr. Pepper/7up is also providing 2 liter bottles of pop for a ring toss game. Other games and fundraising activities are still being setup.

Three X Wrestling Saturday Evening Feb. 28 in the Gym at the board office. (old Walsh Jr.Hi)

This event is being setup by Brian Dunn and will feature wrestlers in at least three events, maybe more. The people out of DesMoines that run Three X Wrestling are putting this event on as a fundraiser for Christian and as of last night, Brian conveyed that 100% of ticket sales would go to the family. Concessions will also be setup for the event.

Anyone who wants to help with fundraising efforts please contact Julie Lawrence at Eisenhower Elementary.
Eisenhower Elementary
Gary Gullion, Principal
2624 Marilyn Road
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641/684-5617
Fax: 641/684-4534

Wigle

I haven't posted anything for a while, but I just had to share Zach and Julie's beautiful little girl. What else can I say? I will just let the images speak for me. Thanks Zach and Julie for the opportunity.

Ottumwa Fire Dept. 150th

On Saturday I was present at a celebration for the 150th anniversary of the Ottumwa Fire Dept. Dignitaries were present as well as family and friends of the O.F.D. What a fine tribute to the brothers of the Dept. past and present.
View some images from the ceremony in our online proof area. Password: ofd
Thank You for having me there. Bryan

Pekin Homecoming 2008

This is the next Court, less the bald guy.

Friday night Dad and I were at the 2008 Pekin Homecoming.

Even though the game did not go so well the coronation, dance and pictures were lots of fun.

See a few more images in our online proofs section password: pekinhomecoming08

Thanks Pekin

Happy Bithday Oliver!

I know I am risking making this the Oliver Bell Blog but...

what a guy! You only turn one once.

Michelle finds the KLEE clue and gets her proofs

Congratulations to Michelle. You are good at finding things. Maybe a career in detective work is in your future. Not that you should quit studying but I think you could get by on looks alone!

Drew has pictures!

Drew was one of those seniors that leaves a positive, lasting, impression. Energy, Humor, Wit and he's ripped! The world of male modeling needs Drew. Look out Derick Zoolander! Drew introduced me to the music of Jack Johnson (Banana Pancakes and Better together) Thanks Drew, Connie and I play them - daily.