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Page 3 About All West Alabama '00lte ffrwonrat-00rpgrtrr Thursday, January 26. 201 Tbe Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recognized six of the organization's members with awards for hours of service during last wk's Auxiliary meeting Pictured are two • ;'i" Auxilians receive of the six members, Betty Baxley and Georgette Griffith. Betty received bars for 4.000 hours of service and Georgette received a 1500 hour bar awards for hours of service The Bryan W. Whitfield Memori, Iospital Auxiliary reco, fix 9 f the organiza- tion'smcmbers with awards for hours •of service during last week'4i Auxiliary meeting. Hester Brown. a metnber of the Auxiliary since August 11, 2012 received a patch for 50 hours of service. She is a mem- ber of this year's October Blood Drive Committee. A 1,500 hour bar went to GeorgettcGi'iffith, a member of the gr6u)) since August 12. 1999. She has been in charge of several United Blood Services blood drives at e Demopolis Civic Center. She has received a President's Volunteer Service Bmn Awal!d. j£T the past three years in a row. This year, she willassisted with the deco- rating the hospital for Christmas as she is a member of the Holiday Decorations Committee. Elizabeth "Biboo" Webb. a member since September 11. 2003, received a 2500 hour bar during the meeting. Since join- ing the group, she has tracked the service hours for all volun- teers, as wall as made beautiful Shrouds for slillbom infants. In 2008, she received a President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award and has received the Silver Award in 2005. 2006, 2007, 2009. 2010 and 2011 in recognition of her hours of serv- ice. During her tenure as an Auxilian. she has served four terms as treasurer of the group, Receiving a 3,000 hour bar fo hours of service was Rachel Lamb. A valued member of the group who has worked in many different areas since joining on June 10, 1999, Lamb has received the President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award every year since 2005. She will be working this year as a member of the Spring Jewelry Sale Committee. Two members of the #oup, Betty Baxley and Betty McCormick. received bars for 4,000 hours of service as of the end of the past quarter Baxley is in her 22nd year as a member of the organization. having joined on September 13, 1990. She has spearheaded many different committees dur- ing that lime and has twice been selected as the Volunteer of the Year (2001 and 2011). She has served one term as treasurer. three terms as secretary, and PUTNAM CHATTER - BY THREE LADLES OF PUTNAM Happy Birthday to Charlie's new friends Berlene Curtis, Lucy Gamble and Anne Downey Charlie's comer. We are starting our column off by telling you what's been hap- pening at Thomasville Nursing Home, which is where our friend, Charlie Wainwright, now lives. He has settled in nicely and enjoys seeing old friends when they come by to visit. We decided to use Charlie's comer to share birthdays for these new friends Charlie has made. Happy Birthday to Ms. Mildred Dean, born Jan. 19 in 1913 who just celebrated her 99th birthday. Ms. Mildred is the mother of three: a daugh- ter, .Jeannie Hepler of Semmes; son, Jimmy Dean and wife, Dena Dean of Thomasville; a daughter, Sarah Willis of Mobile; a niece, Trish Stock of Mobile. All of Mrs. Mildred's guests celebrated with chocolate cake. Happy Birthday! Happy birthday also to Ms. Alice Christnen who was born on Jan. 20, 1912. She celebrat- ed her 100tlh birthday. She has a daughter, Gussie, of Thomasville. What blessings these ladies are to reach 99 years and 100 years of age. Happy Birthday to both of you and may you have many more. Gooden Hill Baptist Church's guest speaker last Sunday was the Rev. Alex R. Hill. Pastor of New Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Also visit- ing was Pastor Bobby Johnson's uncles, Mr. Chester Taylor, who is also from Detroit. It is so good to enjoy the company of those who live far away. Their coming home visits are special. Two of the children in the Children's Child Care Community Center were hon- ored with a birthday party recently. They are Trinity Johnson, daughter of Cassandra Johnson who turned five and Eric Milsap, son of Shayla Jones. Eric turned 3. We hope they had a wonderful birthday. Happy Birthday also to Lelia Baugh whose birthday was Jan. 22. Hope your day was special. Third District will be held at the Gooden Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 28. at 10:30 A.M. Bobby Johnson is Pastor. Jimmy Crenshaw. son of the late Elizabeth Crenshaw. and his wife, Cynthia. came from Mobile to visit their Aunt Bertha Gamble who lives in Sweetwater. We have several people who are ill and we ask that you remember these in your prayers. Dorothy Williams, mother of Edna Johnson, is in Mobile Infirmary. Sibbie McMillan was in the Grove Hill Hospital. but is now at home. Ms. Essie Landrum spent the day at the Grove Hill Hospital on Wednesday. She is now at home. Remember Mary Ellen Etheridge. Remember also Frank Landrum and Tommy Gamble in your prayers. Also, Jimmy Vick is not well and needs your prayers. Pray for healings in our friends' lives. Debbie Wartberg's morn, Barbie, spent a week with her son. Dennis Brisolara, and daughter-in-law, Connie. They brought her home Saturday after an enjoyable week. Barbie's new home is coming four terms as vice president, offers She is currently the Historian of Demopolis Public Library the Alabama Council of Hospital Auxiliaries. She received the Presidents' Volunteer Service Bronze Award in 2005, 2007. 2008 and 2009 and the Silver Award in 2006, 2012 and 2011. She is a member of the Fall 2012 Jewelry Sale Committee. McCormick, who joined the Auxiliary on October 11, 1993, has been very active in many Cake decorating classes The Demopolis Public Library is offering cake decorat- ing classes for the public in February 2012. Gege Lewis. a local baker, has taught basic cake decorating classes in the past at the library and will teach a basic class and an advanced different aspects *', gani-  " ToUsing on wedding zation, have served as chairman cakes. of several committees, two terms as treasurer and three terms assecretary. The Carolyn S. (Betty) McCormick Scholarship was named in her honor. She has received the Presidents Volunteer Service Bronze Award every year since 2005. She is currently a mem- ber of the Supply Room Committee. 4.H to join in Alabama Gives Day, Feb. 2 4-H to Join In Alabama Gives Day Feb. 2 to Support Nonprofits Alabama 4-H. the state's largest youth development organization,-is joining other nonprofits in the state for the first,: massive one-day online giving opportunity on Thursday, Feb2 2. Donations are vital to Alabama 4-H, and we are glad to be partnering with the Alabama Association of Nonprofits in.this historic effort." says Dorman Grace. chairman ofe'Alabama Club Foundation. !'This opportunity is a win-win for Alabama 4-H youth. Alabama nonprofits, and the entire state. "County p0bgrams are the heart ,of 4-H;;flx 1 today more than ever  local funding is critical." IJ.amar Nichols, Assistant Diitor of 4-H and Youth Development for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System stated. "Unless a donor designates oth- erwise, funds generated from Alabama Gives Day go directly to the county 4-H program where it will best serve 4-H youth." Funds donated to Marengo County will be used to benefit Marengo County 4-Hers. Currently in Marengo County, we have 18 in school clubs led by Beth Wideman. 4-H agent assistant and Kathryn Friday, County Coordinator, a home school club, and other clubs led by volunteers. All fifth graders in Marengo County have the opp0rttmity to participate in 4- H. These clubs involve approx- imately 450 4-H'ers. An addi- tional program involving 5th grade 4-H'ers. called "Classroom in the Forest." sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the AL Treasure Forest Association. with the help of the Marengo County Natural Resources Coordinating Council and local landowners, teaches all 5th graders in the county the importance of our forest natural resources, how to be good stewards of the land, and how to help preserve our forest natural resources for future generations. Kathryn a.m. until Noon. There is a pre- registration fee of $35 for the class and this will cover all your materials. Participants will be responsible for bringing a metal spoon and baking a cake at home. The basic class was pop- ular in the past and participants learned to decorate a Santa cakes or who have taken one of the library's basic cake decorat- ing classes. This class is spread over a four week period and meets every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. during the month of February. A pre-registration fee of $5 required and participants will need to bring their own along nicely and she is excited about having more space. Mike and his friends who are helping are doing a great job. Jinx Singleton and one of his close friends are up this week to hunt. It was good to see them in church on Sunday. Wilske Gamble is a friend who is always willing to step forward to help someone who has a need. Two weeks ago, the BCS system at IP@Pine Hill stopped functioning and this caused problems. With the help of Curt Goff, Greg Commons and Jeff Townsend and Wilske who willingly helped an old friend. "Key Knife", the system was installed and things are back in order. Job Well Done to all who helped! January is the month many people refocus on "Scale Bad Alabama." This progra] encourages people to walk and to choose to eat the right food in order to remain healthy. I've seen quite a few people walk- ing in the last few weeks and we want to congratulate then] for continuing to work on being healthy. Keep up the good job and Good Luck to all of you! Let's add James Curtis imd Trevor Sheffield to our prayer list. It seems thi is all for now. So from our homes to yours. we send our love and best wishes• Until next ti me... Lucy, Berlean. & Anne Local students awarded UWA Scholarships Maleah Digmon and Katrena Kelley were rece,qtly awarded Trustees Scholarslup to attend the Universit', of West Alabama. These awards which are based on academic achieve- ment and proven leadership potential, comes from the UWA Office of Admissions. Marengo Academy senior Maleah Digmon was awarded a $6.000 scholarship and plans to major m elementary education. Fanlkner State Community College student Katrena Kelley was awarded a $5.000 scholar- ship and plans to major m ele- mentary education• For more than 175 years, the University of West Alabama has served the west central Alabama area and beyond through educational opportuni- ty, academic research and pub- lic outreach. For more intbmm- tion about admission, financial aid and scholarships, contact the Office of Admissions:at admissions@uwa.edu or c| J- 888-636-8800. Friday, County Coordinator, Susan Thompson, 4-H Regional Extension Agent, Beth Wideman Marengo County 4-H Agent Assistant. and John Ollison, Forestry Regional Extension Agent, are all active- ly involved in this beneficial program. In the summer two programs are offered. One is an art program and the second is a program involving outdoor activities. To learn more about Alabama Gives Day and Alabama 4-H, go to www.ala- bama4h.com or call your Marengo County Extension Office at334 295-5959. The Basic Class is divided into three sessions that last two hours each. The dates are Tuesday, February 7, Wednesday, February 8, and Thursday February 9 from 10 Cake for Christmas and an Easter Bunny cake. This class is just in time for Valentine's Day[ The Wedding Cake Class is for advanced students who have previous experience decorating Summer League Baseball Sign-up cake decorating tipsnd a prac- ::::::::::::::::1::1::: :::::::::::::::::-::-:-:--:;--'.: ticeboard ii Now Imagination Zone There is a limit of ten people per class and at least eight peo- ple must pre-register for the class to meet. Registration begins on Monday, Jantary 23 at the Demopolis 'Public Library. For more information, contact the Demopolis Public Library at 334-289-1595 or e m a i 1 demopolislihrary@gmail.com iiOpen Child Care Center !i • " 2209 South Main St. Linden, AI 36748 :: •t i Contact Serving Parents and ii ii Iris L. Johnson-James Children ages :'_ 6 weeks - 12 years oh/!i i. 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