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As requested by Sallie Newell and the family this is the last post. They need some family time to deal with the situations at hand. They are very appreciative of the interest shown here and they and I hope everyone knows that. Donations can still be given to High Country Bank, and please continue to pray for them.

Drew's site will stay up, hosted with WHS, I still want to add stories, pictures, etc to that so email me with anything you want to see on there...the link is to the right ------------->

I have received many emails and comments via internet and in person thanking me for keeping up this site and I appreciate them. It has been a privilege to keep people in touch, and the overflow of love has truly blown me away.

Not to take the focus off this family, but if you are looking at ways to help me or Nicaraguan families...please visit my newest blog about my return trip to Leon, Nicaragua to help with New Song Mission Nicaragua: Click here to visit: Make 'em Smile, also listed on right.

Below are a list of some upcoming events for the Newell Family:

UPCOMING EVENTS

i am aware of a few things involving the Newell family coming up within the next month or so:

• Co-ed & Womens Volleyball Tournament
  Friday, Feb. 15 Saturday Feb. 16
• First WHS Baseball game Tuesday, February 26
• Mr. WHS Saturday, February 23
• Celebration of life service (date TBA)

VOLLEYBALL

Tori Greene is hosting a womens and co-ed volleyball tournament Friday Feb. 15 and Saturday Feb. 16 at the new and old cove creek gyms.

Tori can be contacted greenetc24@bellsouth.net or 264-9743

Please let her know ASAP if you would like to get a team so that she can setup the brackets etc.

Lets get lot of people there for a very good cause!!!

BASEBALL
The first WHS Baseball home game is Tuesday, Feb 26 (vs West Wilkes – coached by Ben Wellborn and assistant coach Garrett Miller).

The baseball game will have an auction for donations collected up until that date, the retiring of Drew's #12 jersey, possibly a family member first pitch, and a sign for left field if i am not mistaken... Please contact:

• Seth Breiteinstein 828.773.0807
• Scottie Wilcox 828.773.0428
• Garrett Miller 828.719.8855

for possible auction donations or any other information involving the baseball game

MR. WHS

Mr. WHS will be in the Watauga High School auditorium Saturday night Feb. 23

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE

BUMC will hold the celebration of life service once the family and Vern Collins feel led to do so.

If you know any other upcoming events please let me know ASAP!