Nothing so exciting as
moutain lions or bears, oh my, not this week. This week it's
skunks...yes, skunks. In case you didn't know, it's skunk mating
season in these parts. We were just thinking the other day that we
hadn't seen many skunks on the roads this year. Sometimes I think it
is dangerous to think too much, because the next three or four trips
to town we dodged skunks all the way there and back. We thought
surely we were going to hit one of the little stinky striped critters
last Thursday night going to the ballgame at Dora because it was in
the middle of the road going in circles. After we dodged it we had
the overpowering aroma of skunk in our vehicle. I think it had
already been hit, or scared badly. The unlucky car behind us did hit
it. Was that car unlucky or was the skunk? I wonder if that car still
smells like skunk because I still get a whiff when I first get in our
car. Saying all that, I think I'd rather see the skunks as the bears
and lions.
There was a large
gathering last Sunday at the Bradleyville School Cafeteria to
celebrate the 90th birthday of Edna Mae Johnson. Edna's
birthday was actually on the 16th of February. Her son,
Delbert and wife, Lorri, and Edna's daughter, Kathleen and husband
Roger Chaney hosted the event, along with several grandchildren.
There was a table loaded down with good things to eat and drink while
visiting with lots of family and friends. Elsie Combs and Emogene
Schmidt, both of Edna Mae's sisters and Joyce Davidson, her sister in
law were able to be there with her for her special day. I saw several
of my old classmates while we were there. I don't mean to stress the
word “old” but it is what it is.
Joe Combs also celebrated
a birthday last week on the 22nd. They say seventy is the
new fifty so ask Joe if he feels that is true. That used to be George
Washington's birthday too until they moved it around and added all
the other presidents in with his. I guess it is still George
Washington's birthday, they only moved the holiday so some people
could have a three day weekend. Wish they could move mine around..in
time, maybe ten or twenty years backwards. I don't mind being the age
I am but sure would like rid of the aches and pains that come with
getting older.
We had two new babies make
their first appearances at New Mansion Church last Sunday. Three week
old Miss Ellison Ervin arrived with her parents, Serena and Derrick
Ervin. Ellison was such a cutie, dressed in something flowery that
looked so fresh and springtime. Josh Marsh came with his little boy,
four year old Noah and brought his new little foster baby girl, only
eight days old. Josh was on his own as Mommy was gone to a conference
and said he was exhausted but doing very well.
Our other New Mansion baby
is Sammi Jo and Mike Gaileys baby boy, Rhett, who was born a bit
prematurely on February 3. Rhett hasn't been to church yet but was
diagnosed with RSV last weekend and was admitted to the hospital for
observation. Prayers on his behalf would be much appreciated. RSV is
very dangerous for young children and babies and especially preemies.
In an adult it is just a bad cold but for these young kids and babies
it can be life threatening. Wash, wash, wash your hands and please
don't be around little ones if you feel unwell.
I forgot to mention last
week that at the ballgame when they honored the 1968 state basketball
team members, Kourtney Shipley made the 2000th point of
her career. Kourtney is a senior this year and an outstanding ball
player.
The Lady Eagles won first
place in district play last week against Dora and will be moving on
this week. By the time the paper comes out they will have played
South Iron High School and will know if they are playing in the state
tournament or their season is over. The boys ended their season with
a second place at districts but played an amazing game against a very
tough Dora team. Several of the ball players, both boys and girls got
district team awards but I am not going to try to name them all
because I'm afraid I will leave somebody out.
If you have any news
please contact me. Until next week, be happy.
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