Generally speaking, you don't need it. What the rental companies do is put fear and intimidation into the customer.

In the early '70's, Keith and I were in a band called Canyon that played around the area, in places like the Jolly Ox. We met Randy, and one Monday night we got together, sang a few songs and I think we all knew we had something special brewing. By Wednesday, I had borrowed a bass guitar and we had a gig at this new club in Chattanooga, Yesterday's, and our first show was Thursday night. We knew 20 songs. When I think back on it, I'm still amazed.

Anyone is able to attend the 338-acre camp, ... Kids get to participate in daily activities, lots of arts and crafts and community service projects. There are also educational and group programs throughout the year as well at the camp.

That's the best defense we've seen all year.

It's just important for us to make sure we remember that it wasn't that long ago and to continue to improve our mind-set and the different actions that we take and the way we think about other people.

Acquiring grants has been difficult lately, ... However, community groups are beginning to help us out. Lester Johnson, chief executive officer for Douglass National Bank is giving money to help run the clubs, such as the Greater Pentecostal Community Family Club in the area.

We just wanted one day when we can go out and have some fun. We're so busy during the winter months, and so this is kind of our chance to get out there and get some waves while putting on a community event as well.

We had a sniff of it. We got everyone excited.

We just have a good time. We've been playing together for so long, it's like breathing, second nature. When you are playing music with people you've know more than half you life, it should be that simple.

We definitely have an impact here, ... One of our biggest programs we participate in is Kidzone, which is a product of USD 500. We provide programming for kids before and after school. Each year we serve about 1,000 to 2,000 students.