Beyond the scope of municipal business, for 3 ½ years there have been numerous activities encouraging local and visitor participation and providing an array of experiences or opportunities for people to: celebrate America, salute successes, announcements of future growth, and share ways to help others. Have you been a part of scouting ceremonies, holiday programs, plays, ribbon-cuttings or concerts?  I have enjoyed formally welcoming individuals or groups to Batesville and also presenting awards, tributes, and proclamations to some of our leaders, children and young people, athletic winners, organizations, factories, contest winners, and people who are giving of themselves to make Batesville be all it can be. On Facebook page Hal Ferrell for Mayor there are explanations and photographs of some of these actions.