Lifestyle

The absolutely stunning Fendall Hall museum was fully lighted throughout each room last week for the Friends of Fendall Hall’s annual dinner that brought many guests to enjoy fellowship, a scrumptious dinner, and show their support for this historic treasure in Eufaula.

Who has the most fun at a fall festival? Is it the children - the parents/grandparents - the planners and workers? The facial expressions and bustling excitement of the attendees at Saturday night’s event at David Grice Park in Clio seemed to be a witness that all were caught up in the activities. The youngsters were fliting from activity to activity often chewing on a treat earned at a previous station. The adults were beaming as they made mental and or photo memories of their cherished one enjoying an activity. The workers were happy, and yes relieved, to see their hours of planning and setting up stations rewarded as visitors of all ages found activities to enjoy. Using fall as the theme, the event was publicized as “an old fashion festival for all ages.” Entertainment was to include games, treats, food, and a movie. That’s what the visitors got. Numerous activity stations were set up with various levels of challenge. The fall theme was artistically incorporated to games more popular in the past. Games like hop scotch, hula hooping, balloon popping, cake walking, bingo, twister, sack racing, stick horse riding, stilt walking, item tossing, “lucky duck” picking, bull roping, donut bobbing, sliding from a humongous bale of hay, and pie throwing were enjoyed. There was putt-putt golf. A picture frame and photo props were available for those who wanted to make a fall themed picture. Treats were abundant for game participation and the kitchen was stocked with hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and other offerings. The biggest attractions for the event appeared to be the train ride around the park and the pie toss. This year’s festival organizers are to be commended for their efforts. As we strive to return to life more like that we had before COVID-19, we need to work together to boost our community. Mayor Joey Phillips’ support for the re-establishment of a fall festival and its organizers are due recognition for there undertaking. All who shared thei

Sydney and the Christmas Star Many have come familiar with Sydney, the Portuguese water dog, who has become an official tour guide to take visitors through adventures in Eufaula through two previous books: Sydney Tours Eufaula and Sydney and the Masquerade. A third book will be available in November, Sydney and the Christmas Star.

The Clio Senior Center recently held a birthday celebration for three of their members. Mr. Homer Kapua celebrated his 100th birthday, his wife, Emily, celebrated her 98th birthday, and Ms. Montez Campbell celebrated her 98th birthday.