When the people of Abilene think of Target, many think of the affable David Carr. All smiles, Carr arrives at work every day ready to carry out customers’ purchases, return shopping carts, and be generally helpful in whatever way he can. Background: Carr was born at Dyess Air Force Base and lived in many places, including Hawaii and Australia, before returning to Abilene at … [Read more...]
People You Know: Willetta Cornish
When you visit Taco Casa and hear customers referred to as “honey” or “baby” as you walk up to the counter, you know Willetta Cornish is there, ready to take your order. And if you are a regular, she’ll likely know what you want before you even open your mouth. Background: Born in Kansas City, Mo. Lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for 29 years before moving to Abilene six … [Read more...]
Who are the “People You Know?”
Lina Musgrave, Abilene’s lovely Sam’s Club greeter; Willetta, Taco Casa’s wildly friendly employee (coming soon). We all know and recognize their faces, but we may not know much about their lives. Or at least, we didn’t until Scene’s new feature People You Know. What is it about these people that makes a mark on us? What is it that makes us remember them and admire them from … [Read more...]
People You Know: Sam’s Greeter Lina Muscrave
by Tracy Patterson If you have been to Sam’s Club in the past 27 years, chances are you have been welcomed into the club by greeter Lina Musgrave, the always smartly-dressed and loyal employee who considers Sam’s as her second family and was once told by the late Sam Walton himself to “take care of the members.” Background: Born in Cadiz, Negros Occidental in the Visayan … [Read more...]