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A performance by one of the most beloved characters from this area will officially kick-off Homecoming activities sched– uled Oct. 6-7 at East Central Community College in Decatur. "An Evening with Aunt Blabby'' (as portrayed by Pruitt Calvert of Louisville) will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in the Vickers Fine Arts Center auditorium. Calvert, a 1950 ECCC grad– uate, describes "Aunt Blabby" as "a lovable, down-hom~ character like we've all known, who spins humorous, home– spun stories and anecdotes all over the country telephone party line." The Louisville businessman sets the stage for his costumed character with a serious, inspi– rational introduction that audi– ences throughout Mississippi and several other states have enjoyed. Calvert's portrayal of "Aunt Blabby'' began some 26 years ago when his wife, Jean, first dressed him as the popular character. Although his presentation has been termed a one-man show, Calvert acknowledges that his wife furnished the idea, the encouragement and the "making up" of "Aunt Blabby" who has brought laughter to thousands.

classmates are especially encouraged to attend and also participate in reunion activities on Saturday morning commem– orating the group's fiftieth anniversary. Although there is no admis– sion charge, contributions will be accepted to help the College build a new recreational trail around the College lake. The trail is named in honor of the late Dick Livingston of Pulaski , who served almost 30 years in the Mississippi House of Representatives. He was also a longtime sup– porter of education and espe– cially East Central Community College, his alma mater. The Dick Livingston

Pruitt Calvert as 'Aunt Blabby' Recreational/Study Trail will and those in the private sector officially be dedicated during and everybody, everywhere, to ceremonies in the spring. . return to the principles that For more information con– ~ have made this country great - tact the Office of Development and that is to put God first in and Alumni Relations, East everything that we think, say Central Community College, or do." P.O. Box 129, Decatur, Miss. The public is invited to 39327, Ph 635-2111, ext. or call attend the special program and toll free, 1-877-G0-2-ECCC (1- reception thatfollows. Calvert's l 877-462-3222), ext. 323.

Calvert said he enjoys laugh– ter and making others laugh as much or more than anyone; however, he pointed out that APPEAl his "main" mission is "to call LAKE 'N our people back to God." He stated, "I believe the SCOTT greatest need of our land, the UNION , most. important . issue of the WINSTC...~ay~ 1~ f~r those m government

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