A/y Mom Feeds me healthy food. Reads to me at night. Helps me with my homework. Comes to my class parties. Helps me with my piano lessons. Tucks me in at night. Comes to my class plays. Throws me birthday parties. Takes me to New Orleans. Does my hair in the morning. Comforts me when I have a bad dream. Gives me flowers. Asks my opinion. Brushes my teeth when I ask her. By: Elizabeth Mule, age: 7
Congratulations to The Leader's 2002 Mother of the year, Debra Mule of South Long Beach Avenue. So. great is the love of those nearest to her that letters were submitted by both of her daughters as well as her husband, Steven (see below). As the 2002 mother of the year, Mrs. Mule will receive the following prizes: A gift certificate for a bottle of champagne from Atlantic Bayview Wines and Liquor, a $25 gift certificate from Atlantic Nursery, a $25 gift certificate from Atlantic Hardware, a $50 gift certificate from Confidences, a gift certificate from June Peters, a luncheon for 2 from the Schooner, a $25 gift certificate good for a cut flower bouquet from Atlantic Floral Showcase, and a year's subscription to The Freeport-Baldwin Leader.
My Mom My mom is the best because she helps me with my piano lessons and my homework, she feeds me yummy foods and she does my hair nicely in the morning. She also takes me to the park, sings beautifully and is the children's choir director at Our Holy Redeemer and she tucks me in at night. I love that she takes me out for ice cream and lets me have my friends come over and sleep over. Most of all I treasure in my heart that she is always there for me. That's why my mom Debra Mule is the best. By: Victoria Rose Mule, age: 8 1/2
MOTHER OF THE YEAR Debra Mule with Husband Steven and daughters Elizabeth and Victoria Rose.
My wife Debra is the most talented, intelligent, well-motivated person I know. Since 1990 she has been fully involved in the community and dedicated to its improvement. She is a past president of Columbus Avenue PTA and current treasurer of District PTA Council. Debra's love of music permeates her whole life and she generously shares her gifts with the community as Director of youth choir at Our Holy Redeemer Church and as a guitar instructor at Freeport Recreation Center. She also sings with Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island. She takes our girls to the library and Girl Scout meetings every week. Despite her busy schedule Debra still finds time to volunteer at the* local soup kitchen, preparing and distributing meals. She provides a great example to our children of a well-rounded person. My daughters and I are fortunate to have her in our lives. Steven Mule
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