Category: Good Neighbor

Good Neighbor Camille Tate

4/21/2022

Good Neighbor - July 2015

We bid farewell this week to one of the most vital women in the state, Camille Tate. After Hurricane Katrina, this powerhouse volunteer worked tirelessly for many years for the Bay's recovery efforts.

Even if you knew Camille well, you probably didn't know everything she was up to, so we are featuring this Good Neighbor story about her that originally ran in the Shoofly Magazine in 2015. And if you didn't know Camille at all, take a few minutes to read about her life. You're sure to be inspired!
Gosh, we're sure going to miss you, Camille.

- story and photographs by Ellis Anderson

A celebration of Camille's life will be held:
Sunday, May 15
1–5pm
Old Town Community Center
122 1/2 Court Street, Bay St. Louis

Laronne Lewis, Sr.: A Body-Builder Who's Building Community

1/27/2022

Good Neighbor - January 2022

This dynamo Waveland resident is committed to the physical, mental and spiritual health of his community.

Laronne Lewis, Sr.

Mely Straub – A One-person Beautification Committee

8/19/2021

Good Neighbor - August 2021

From a tiny, rural Mexican village on the Guatemalan border all the way to Bay St. Louis, Mely Straub brings her faith, love, and stewardship to our community.

- by Wendy Sullivan

Mely Straub and her beloved Chihuahua, Lucy.

The King’s Kitchen Serves Meals - and More

5/6/2021

Good Neighbor - May 2021

Compassion for those in real need – and heaven knows their numbers have grown lately – drive the wheels at this soup kitchen that is so much more.

- by Wendy Sullivan

The tireless efforts of the Kings Kitchen staff and volunteers like these, keep the food coming - and so much more.

Good Neighbor Joan Thomas

10/16/2020

Good Neighbor - October 2020

Joan Thomas can pinpoint the moment that set her on the path to becoming a teacher – and it was a teacher that inspired that decision.

- Story by Lisa Monti

Photo by Gus Bennett for the 100 Men Hall Project.

LiLi Stahler Murphy: The Parting Glass

7/30/2020

Good Neighbor - July 2020

Join a tender, intimate and humorous send-off for LiLi with her Swimmin' Wimmin' friends - and read the fascinating backstory about LiLi's 80th birthday gift to the world!

- story and photos by Ellis Anderson

Good Neighbor Janice Guido

6/24/2020

Good Neighbor - June 2020

After an executive career at top New Orleans hotels, Janice now owns Bay Life Gifts and volunteers her expertise to local tourism and relocation programs.

- story by Caitlin Bourgeois

Guess Who's a Good Neighbor?

2/5/2020

Good Neighbor - February 2020

Natalie Guess is one busy lady, and her dedicated service to making Hancock County a great place to live - and work - makes her a Shoofly Magazine Good Neighbor.

- by Lisa Monti

L: Eric and Natalie Guess at the 2018 CASA Gala, R. Natalie Guess

Loving her “Senior Moments”

11/20/2019

Good Neighbor - November 2019

As director of the Hancock County Senior Center, Arlene Johnson has enriched the lives of our seniors for over 35 years.

- Story by Lisa Monti, photos by Lisa Monti and Ellis Anderson

Arlene Johnson greets visitors to the Hancock County Senior Citizen Center.

Good Neighbor Gregory Barabino

9/19/2019

Good Neighbor - September 2019

In his job for the state and his role as a volunteer community leader, Gregory Barabino covers all the bases when it comes to Hancock County’s youth - and more.

- Story by Lisa Monti
photos by Ellis Anderson and courtesy Gregory Barabino

Gregory Barabino at the BSL MLK playground, photo by Ellis Anderson

Good Neighbor Trent Favre

6/25/2019

Good Neighbor - June 2019

The Hancock County judge is a true "supporter of things that really matter" - particularly our children. The new "Halls of Hope" art collection in the Youth Court is just one project he recently launched to improve lives - and spirits.

- Story by Lisa Monti, photos by Ellis Anderson

Judge Trent Favre

Good Neighbor Dina Rosetti

5/15/2019

Good Neighbor - May 2019

A driving force behind some of the community's most dynamic organizations, Dina Rosetti has found her "giving place" in Bay St. Louis

- story by Denise Jacobs

Dina served as the second woman Bay-Waveland commodore. Photo by Ann Madden

Pat Davis

3/6/2019

Good Neighbor - March 2019

After a fulfilling career in education, Davis "retired" to a second career in social service, one that has both uplifted and inspired the lives of those around her.

- story by Denise K. Jacobs, photos by Ellis Anderson

Bernie Cullen

1/1/2019

Good Neighbor - Jan/Feb 2019

This volunteer extraordinaire finds that she gets more out of community service than she gives - including a lot of fun.
- story by Denise Jacobs

Bernie Cullen and husband, Terry

The Kelly Family

11/1/2017

For 32 years, one Mississippi family has been focusing on the "giving" part of the Thanksgiving holiday, serving up a free feast.
- story by Lisa Monti, photos courtesy the Kelly family

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Sally Kelly having her apron signed in 2015. Photograph courtesy Kelly family

Good Neighbor - June 2017

6/1/2017

Suzi Lee

Carrying on her mother's legacy of building community and love of local libraries, Suzi Lee believes in the ripple effect of goodness.
- story by Tricia Donham McAlvain

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Suzi Lee at the library, photo by Tricia McAlvain

Good Neighbor - May 2017

5/1/2017

Janet Fiveash

This remarkable teacher and community volunteer discovers a lifetime of giving comes back around during a recent benefit drive on her behalf.
- story by Ana Balka

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Janet Fiveash at a Friends of the Animal Shelter benefit, 2016. photo by Ellis Anderson

Good Neighbor - April 2017

4/2/2017

Jo Rusin

A retired Army Colonel, author, leadership coach and craftswoman extraordinaire, this Waveland resident takes on every challenge with a can-do attitude - and a cheerful disposition.
- by Anna Hirshfield

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