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I love Christmas carols. Last night, as I put up our Christmas tree, Bing Crosby and I performed our annual concert of duets to such classic carols as “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells,” and of course, “White Christmas.”

On the corner of Avenue B and 4th street in Ingleside, you won’t miss the spectacular display of homemade Christmas decorations. The creator of these unique decorations is William Holmes, a 77-year-old ingleside resident, who has been decorating and adding to his yard for more than 40 years. However, all good things must come to an end. Over the years, Holmes has become older and frail, and it has been difficult to decorate his yard. He has decided this year to be his last year setting up his display. Sometime during this holiday season, you can stop and admire the creativity and hard work Holmes has put into his decorations. Ingleside Index

Every little bit helps: A trailer sits outside Ingleside on the Bay City Hall where anyone can drop off aluminum cans that are taken to a recycling center in Gregory. Money collected is used to supplement the budget for the city’s volunteer fire department. Please, no glass bottles or other debris, though. Funds help pay for supplies and materials used by the department and the can drive is now in its 25th year. Residents of IOB also have the option to add financial contributions each time they receive their water bill. Look for the boxes to check off if you would like to donate to the fire department or Tri-County EMS that provides emergency medical services, and the amount you wish to give. Ingleside Index