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Guest speaker for the Cecilia Community Ruritan Club Monday evening was Dennis Parrett, newly-elected state senator. A native of Cecilia, he told of some of his experiences at his newly elected position. He also said he is enjoying his work very much.

Debbie McQueary presents the April Homemaker lesson, "Millitary Families" to the Cecilia Homemakers on April 19.

Irene Dodson, 862-3808

One day it is hot the next day it is cold, but I guess that is typical of spring. I guess this is “Dogwood winter” They are in full bloom at this time. I know as I grew up there were always a series of so called winters, before the weather usually settled to a more regular temperature, following Easter.

ORGANIZATION NEWS. The Cecilia Community Ruritan Club met for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting was very well attended and we were happy to have as our special guests, Chester and Anna Hillard, from Ruritan National visit our club, from Frankfort. They told us of the many benefits of being a member of the National Ruritan. Many things are furnished to their clubs that are very helpful if we choose to take advantage of them, such as scholarships, liability insurance, discounts,  etc. We also had as our guest speaker Senator Dennis Parrett, a Cecilia native, who just entered into the world of politics this past election, and is enjoying his work very much.  The question at hand that was answered last evening by a 15 to 6 vote was should our club stay in association with the National Ruritan as members of its organization. It passed with better than two thirds wanting to remain, as we were organized 40 years ago as the Cecilia Community Ruritan Club.

The Cecilia Homemakers Club met for its regular meeting Tuesday with 23 members present and two visitors, Karen Birdwhistle and Tresia Crews. Tresia joined the club. Heidi McNutt came after lunch and showed us how to crochet a necklace. Debbie Mcqueary presented the lesson,  “Military Families.” Sharon Bush was voted Homemaker of the Year and Julie McKinnley as Volunteer of the Year.

The May meeting will be held at the Cecilia Ruritan building starting at 9:30, because the Cecilia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall will be used as the voting precinct on that day. After a short meeting, the club will go to Hardinsburg Tea Room for lunch.

The Annual Homemakers Club meeting will be held this year in the fellowship hall of Cecilia Baptist Church, instead of at the Nolin RECC building as it has been for the past few years. The meeting is May 24 with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH NEWS. Palm Sunday at College Heights was highlighted by the Children’s Choir marching in carrying palm leaves and singing a couple of songs for us. Brother Charley, returning from vacation, delivered an inspiring sermon. The youth were returning Sunday from their retreat, lead by Brother Joe.

SYMPATHY. Our condolences go out to the family of Mary Belle Stiles, she will be sadly missed by her husband, Holmes Bruner, and their sons and families, as well as her many friends. She and I went to school together at Howevalley many years ago.

Our sympathy goes out to the family of Muriel Holmes Yates, who passed Sunday. Many of his family have been good friends of mine for many years. His nephew, Curtis Goodman, and family have been neighbors of ours for several years.  Our heart goes out to all others who are grieving.

GET-WELL WISHES. Keep the following in your thoughts and prayers Cynthia Fullen, Billy Parker, Martha  Sappenfield, Joel Bas’, Floyd Dodson, Phyllis Ruff, , Naomi Romans, Donald Alexander, Evelyn Stone, Ruth Smith, Carmon Delgado,  Charles Russell, Bill Fitzgerald, Margie Henderson, Terry Henderson, Thelma Dunn, Wendell Pottinger, David Johnson, Bobby Smallwood.. Donald Martin, Roger Miller, Sue Cheatwood, Joan Bearden, Frances Youravich, Cleo Letterman, John Effinger, Mr. Durham,  Martha Jean Owsley and all others who are ill, not listed here. Anyone wishing their name discontinued in the get-well listing, may call me at the number given at the beginning of the column. Continue to pray for the leaders of our country and for our military, to name a few: Brandon Swartzlander, Jay E. Holmes, Mike Holmes, Trevor Flowers, Matthew Eubank, Jack Bryant, Jim McLaughlin, Charlie Smith, Philip Fulmer, Robert Gipson, Damien Rayls, Jennifer Tarrance, Mike Tarrance, John Holmes, Buddy Cardwell, Brandon Woosley, Eric Brown, James Russell Prause Jr.,  the Libyan situation Also for those suffering from the disaster in Japan and those who lost their loved ones and homes because of recent tornadoes

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark. — Michael Angelo.

HELPFUL HINT. Think that new prescription isn’t agreeing with you? Does your doctor know all the other medication you are taking? Perhaps what is disagreeing with you is mixing drugs together which aren’t compatible. Be sure your doctor knows all you are taking, even if it is only over the counter drugs.

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