The Clio council meeting room was the location for the service to observe the National Day of Prayer, again this year. At 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 5, community representatives came together for an inspirational observance of the acclaimed day. The Reverend Randy Adams, pastor of Calvary Assembly of God, and the Reverend Danny Rieben, pastor of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, were the major leaders of this year’s program.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT - MAY Celebrate Women’s Health Month in May, the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB invites you to “Schedule, Screen, and Share” the message that early detection saves lives.Talk to your doctor to Schedule cancer screenings, Get Screened with regular Pap and /or HPV screenings and Share early detection with 3 to 5 friends. For more information contact 205-975-0003 or Jeanette Anglin, Barbour County Coordinator at 334-775- 8917.
A terrific group of Seniors from the Clayton Senior Center enjoyed a trip to Dothan for Older Americans Day. They had a nice breakfast on the way to Dothan and lunch was provided at the event.
Thirteen teachers with the Eufaula City Schools will be honored with a Retirement Tea on Tuesday, May 24. Well-wishers are invited to drop in between the hours of 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Barbour County and Pike County residents will have an opportunity to see part of their history come to life when the Pioneer Museum of Alabama in Troy will host a special living history and re-enactment of the Battle of Hobdy’s Bridge. The Museum will play host the “Thunder on the Three Notch” in May.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT - MAY Celebrate Women’s Health Month in May, the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB invites you to “Schedule, Screen, and Share” the message that early detection saves lives.Talk to your doctor to Schedule cancer screenings, Get Screened with regular Pap and /or HPV screenings and Share early detection with 3 to 5 friends. For more information contact 205-975-0003 or Jeanette Anglin, Barbour County Coordinator at 334-775- 8917.
My six-year-old daughter stood barefoot in the newly plowed garden plot, digging her toes into the soft black soil. She held three small brown beans in her hand as she eyed the freshly turned furrow at her feet. A look of utmost concentration on her brow, Rebekah was deciding on the exact spot to plant them and I was reminded of Jack and his fabled Beanstalk.
“Miss Jackie” Snead of Clayton and Auburn is pictured with her birthday cake, flowers and an oil painting that her great granddaughter, Caroline Cole, painted of her house in Clayton. She was feted with a surprise luncheon by friends and family at the Dime Store Restaurant in Clayton on Monday, May 2. She celebrated her 88th birthday on that day.
Eufaula will observe The National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5. This special event will be held in downtown Eufaula at the gazebo between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
EUFAULA PARKS & RECREATION ACTION MARINE KIDS’ FISHING RODEO The Eufaula Parks& Recreation Department will host the Action Marine Kid’s Fishing Rodeo at Old Creek Town Park on July 19th. The goal is to support area youth, including those with special needs, with gifts of fun, fishing and a sense of community.