Howevalley community news

Howevalley

Andrea Sherrard,  735-7544

MARCH.The month of March is known for windy weather. So far we’ve had a few windy nights along with some rain and some cooler temperatures. I’ve seen some spring flowers popping up through the ground.Is that a sign that spring is near? Some say we may get one more snowfall.

TIME CHANGE. Did you remember to move your clocks up one hour before going to bed last night? We are now into what we call fast time.

SAVE THE POST OFFICE. The prospect of downsizing the Cecilia Post Office means the mail would no longer be brought to Cecilia for the carriers to deliver. The carriers would have to go to Elizabethtown to get the mail. Customers will have to do their transactions in Elizabethtown. If you disagree with this action, let the Kentucky Legislators know immediately. Evidently they think small hometowns aren’t important enough. The post office is an important part of the community. This may also lead to closing the post office permanently. Let your voices be heard on this matter. Your opinions must be heard in the next week, before March 20. Contact Rep. Brett Guthrieby calling (202) 225-3501, fax: (202) 226-2019 or write to 308 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. This action also is targeting the Eastview and Big Clifty post offices. Spread the word to your community members.

MATCHING FUND PROJECT.Modern Woodmen of America is sponsoring a dinner with entertainment and auction for the benefit of “The Road To Recovery” for Addison Jo Blair. M. W. A. will match funds raised up to $2,500 for her medical expenses at the benefit on March 19, at Central Hardin High School. A catered dinner will begin at 6 p.m.; an auction at 7 p.m. (auction is open to the public). Tickets for the event may be purchased at First Federal Savings Bank 325 W. Dixie in Elizabethtown as well as 416 W. Broadway in Brandenburg. They are $50 each or two for $75. Monetary donations also may be made to the “Road to Recovery” fund at First Federal Savings Bank in Elizabethtown and First Federal Savings Bank in Brandenburg. Any donation that is made will be tax-deductible. All proceeds from the benefit will go directly to the “Road to Recovery” fund. For more details, call 765-2131 or 422-2171. POC: Scott Turner, 842-0692 or CHPT 13221, Hodgenville, Ky.

Let’s help Addison on her “Road to Recovery.” All donations either monetary or items for the auction will  greatly be appreciated.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Bethany Brawner at abbrawner@bbtel.com.

FUND-RAISING EVENTS. Fundraisers for Addison Jo Blair. Addison is the two year old daughter of Wes and Kelly Blair who are both teachers in the Hardin County SchoolSystem. Wes — Central Hardin High School and Kelly — LakewoodElementary. She is the granddaughter of Mark and Melissa Blair of Elizabethtown, Mark — Gold Star Realty and Melissa — First Federal Savings Bank, and Rex and Rita Tanner of Brandenburg, Rex — CDR and Rita — Audubon Hospital in Louisville.

Addisonwas diagnosed with neuroblastomaon Dec. 28, 2010. She has been in Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville receiving treatments. On Jan. 8, 2011, she just completed her first round of chemotherapy.

March Events: “Road To Recovery” Banquet, entertainment and auction at Central Hardin High School 6 to 9 p.m. March 19; dine at Los Napales, Las Chalupas or Las Margaritas in Radcliff, March 21 from 11 a.m. to close; food only, no flyer needed; dine at Los Napales, Las Chalupas or El Rodeo in Elizabethtown, March 24 from 11 a.m. to close; food only, no flyer needed.

April Events: Addison Jo Day at Mr. Gatti’s in Brandenburg, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4; must present flyer; Golf Scramble; to be announced, April 9; Fishing Tournament at Rough River; to be announced, April 10.

May Events: Glendale Walk/Run; to be announced, May 14.

SYMPATHY.Sympathy is extended to the family of Anna Marie Shipp. She is survived by two sons, James and Gary, a daughter, Theresa, and three grandchildren. Her son, Gary, knows my mom Mona, aunt Stacey, and worked with my uncles Brodie, Reggie and Keith at Houchens and my mamaw Shortie. Our heartfelt sympathy to him and his family. Mom just spoke to him the day of my surgery at the hospital.

My mom also knew Raymond Vannatter who passed away March 2. She said she met him when she worked at a grocery store and spoke to him on the phone a few months back. He faithfully read her column each week. He was a former principal at Rineyville Elementary School. He is survived by his wife, Janice, and four children, Melissa, Frances, Cora Beth and Christopher, a sister, Charlotte, and nine grandchildren. Mom said he was a very sweet man and she loved talking to him. Her heartfelt sympathy to his family.

GET-WELL WISHES.Get-well wishes to Jerry Dyer, Jimmie Sherrard, Garreth Woodson, Jeanetta Chappell, Addison Jo Blair, Bill Parrett, Theresa Riney, Josh Carlton, Willard and Opal Smallwood, Mary BelleHornback, Patricia Hornback, David Knight, Barry Childress, Adam Hay, Rosemarie Hay, Thelma Dunn and Cathy Morgan.

Jerry Dyer, J. Dyer former local radio personality, recently has been in a motorcycle accident and is hospitalized in critical condition. His wife passed away before arriving at the hospital. Our prayers are with him and his family.

Jerry was a widely-known disc jockey in Hardin County for several years and helped with Howevalley Vertrees Days for many years and still has many friends here in the community.

CHURCH. Do you need a church to call home? Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church holds worship services each Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Brother Ron Davis is senior pastor.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Happy birthday wishes to Bobby Horn and Chester Coogle on March 16; Mary Shartzer and Gene Ford on March 17; Jackie Holbert (sweet 16), Kim Sanders and Andrew Masterson (17 years) on March 18; Jeffrey Helson on March 19; Gayle Evans, Cody Kelly and Mark Hoffman on March 20; and Matthew Helson on March 22.

ANNIVERSARY. Happy anniversary wishes to Joeseph and Mary Stella on March 17 (54 years).

APPRECIATION. Chesterand Anna Marie Flowers appreciate everyone for the kind remembrances regarding their 55th wedding anniversary on Feb. 28. They received a total of 82 cards, calls and e-mails. Your comments were so heart-warming and very much appreciated.

SHOWER. A housewarming shower will be held for Ricky and Glenda Goodman at 3 p.m. March 20 at Howevalley School. They lost their home in a fire last year and lost everything. Everyone is invited.

BAND CONCERT. CentralHardin High SchoolBand will perform at the Performing Arts Center on March 22.

ROOK. Flahtery Rook is held at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Howevalley Vertrees Community Club.

HOOVER’S WIT. An old fellow had a pretty good pig. He didn’t have anyplace to keep him during the day. He thought he would take him down the road to a neighbor’s place. The first day he had a terrible time getting him in the wheelbarrow, but he did and took him down. The next day it was a little easier to get him in the wheelbarrow. So the third day it was a dark and rainy morning and he said to his wife, “I’m not going to take that pig down there this morning.” So she got up and looked out the window and then yelled to her husband. “Ye might as well git up and git ready. That there pig is already clumb in that wheelbarrow, ready to go.” This story was told by Dr. Logsdon.

NEWS. Call and leave news on the machine at 737-2194 or e-mail to margaretsherrard87@yahoo.com. Subject: Howevalley news. The deadline is Monday morning. Please do not send news items to my Facebook. It is for my personal use.