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Brian Wilemon
A "crazy idea guy" starts one of the most dynamic youth programs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - and takes drumming to a whole new level with the Bay Ratz Marching Battery.
- story by Pat Saik, photos and video by Ellis Anderson 
Jeni Ward & Backpack Buddies
A new program approaches a difficult problem with an out-of-the-box solution - literally. Meet the organizers and find out how you can help keep local children from going hungry.
- by Pat Saik 
The Main Street Baptist Backpack Buddies crew. Jeni Ward is fifth from left.
The Harvest Dinner
This month, the Good Neighbor column celebrates the Harvest Dinner at Christ Episcopal Church, which will be serving up home-cooked food for the 68th year on November 17th.
- story by Pat Saik 
Episcopal Church Women welcome all to the Harvest Dinner, photo by Ellis Anderson
Dovie Mayes
How a Dust Bowl girl wound up seventy years later as one of the most beloved residents of a Mississippi Gulf Coast town.
- story by Pat Saik 
Allison Anderson
An advocate for sustainability, this local architect and leading volunteer has been working for the last two decades to protect and enhance our own little piece of coastal paradise.
- story by Pat Saik 
Charles Johnson
This former Bay St. Louis councilman shines as a local chef and a member of the legendary St. Rose de Lima choir. However, behind the scenes, he's quietly working for a better community - all with a song in his heart.
- story by Pat Saik, photos courtesy Charles Johnson and Ellis Anderson 
Micky Evans
The bad news is she's moving to Chattanooga, the good news is her positive influence on this community will continue to improve our lives, for many years to come.
- by Pat Saik 
Dorty Necaise
The Bay's animal control officer deals efficiently and humanely with anything that flies, swims, walks, crawls, or slithers - including the occasional irate citizen. Meet Dorty Necaise, a dog's best friend.
story by Ellis Anderson, photos by Denise Hines and Ellis Anderson 
Evan Drye
A world-class athlete who will soon graduate sixth grade, Evan Drye is competing in international kite-boarding competitions.
- story by Pat Saik, photos courtesy the Drye family 
Jeanne Graeser
A feisty woman with the nickname of "granny" moves the world by helping veterans feel appreciated and loved.
- by Pat Saik 
l to r: Donna Anderson, Jeanne Graeser, Cece Collins, one of Jeanne's key volunteers
Eve McDonald
Nine decades spent determined to leave the world a better place than she found it shows in the wisdom and the smile of this Bay St. Louis icon.
- story by Pat Saik 
Bay St. Louis city Councilwoman Wendy McDonald and Eve McDonald at the Library Tree Gala, 2015, photo by Ellis Anderson
David and Richard Hubbard
Brothers David and Richard run the family hardware store that has become the beloved epicenter of community life in Waveland.
- story by Pat Saik 
Hubbard's Hardware, 2007
Paula Fairconnetue
One of the community's most vibrant women reveals her secret for getting things done: Keep moving.
- story by Pat Saik, photos by Ellis Anderson 
Lane Shaw
The Bay's Poet Laureate, Keeper of the Mockingbird Garden and Decorator Extraordinaire, Lane Shaw brightens up the world.
- story by Pat Saik, photos by Cynthia Miller 
Joe Tomasovsky
A retired photography teacher returns to the Mississippi coast and finds another volunteer career: restoring extraordinary, never-seen-before historical images - and helping start a new photography museum.
- story by Pat Saik, images by Joe Tomasovsky 
Joe Tomasovsky and one of the enormous panoramic prints that will be displayed in the new museum
Courtney Thomas
As director of one of the most progressive library systems on the coast, Courtney Thomas may call herself a small town girl, but she's got a worldwide vision.
- story by Pat Saik 
Dr. James Mahler
A "country boy" turned molecular science researcher turned small-town veterinarian? Meet Dr. James Mahler of Bay Animal Clinic, this month's Good Neighbor!
- story by Pat Saik, photos by Ellis Anderson 
Dale Pohl
This award-winning teacher considers herself a lifelong learner - and perhaps that's the most important lesson she imparts to her students: Never stop joyously reaching out to learn more.
- story by Pat Saik 
Pete Benvenutti
The patriarch of the Benvenutti clan may be 90 years old, but his memory and community spirit are as strong as his spirit.
- by Pat Saik 
Pam San Fillippo
As one of the few female career fire chiefs in the country - and the first one in the state - Pam San Fillippo remains fired up about her job, the department, and its work of protecting Bay St. Louis
- by Pat Saik 
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