Brownstown-Sefton News
“Sneaky Pete,” the wily wolf, or a Coy Coyote?
Late Saturday afternoon, “Katy,” the black lab/blue heeler (?), began barking excitedly as she looked toward the girls’ (Rhonda and Blackie) chicken roost. Glancing out the kitchen window and not seeing anything, I dismissed it as some little critter that was visiting the yard.
However, her bark soon elevated to ferociousness, and she was practically going over her fence. Looking closer, I saw the tail end of a larger animal just as it went behind a big tree at the edge of the yard. The tail was like Sneaky Pete’s or could have been a coyote.
It jumped over to the brush, but it went so fast, I didn’t get a good view. I called to Bill and ran for my camera, but couldn’t see through the wood’s foliage.
Seconds later, Smoky, the (adorable) little donkey, began running around in his pen, jumping, bucking, kicking with his hind feet and braying loudly. He repeated the actions a few minutes later, so we feel the mystery visitor had circled back around. I think it was Sneaky Pete, but cannot be sure. Hopefully, one of theses days he will pose for a picture so all of our readers can admire him.
Rhonda and Blackie Chicken were very quiet during all of this excitement.
County HCE Board …
… will meet one week earlier on May 20, due to Memorial Day falling on the fourth Monday.
Brownstown Branch Library Meeting …
… is Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
Summer Lunches for Kids…
… will begin June 5 at the Brownstown United Methodist Church, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All school-age children are welcome, and there is no registration.
“Nadine” Is Coming
to Town!
The RFD country star “Nadine” is returning to Fayette County again to help out her favorite library, the Brownstown Branch Library. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 7, for a date with Nadine and the Joey and Rory Shows at the American Legion Home at 321 S. Seventh Street in Vandalia.
There will be two shows, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The afternoon show is to accommodate senior citizens who don’t like to get out at night. The area nursing homes are being contacted about the 2 p.m. show.
Tickets are available now at the Brownstown Library (427-5347) at a cost of $17 each. All ticket sales are final.
‘Checking Out’ the Brownstown Library
• June 1-Brownstown Branch Library is holding a Free Movie Night on Main Street, weather permitting.
The public is invited to take lawn chairs and spend the evening enjoying a movie for all ages. Popcorn, soda and water will be sold.
• The library is preparing for the Summer Reading Program. Call the library (427-3853) for details. Dates and program will be announced later.
Purse Sale & Bake Sale …
… is set for Nov. 23 at the Brownstown Fire Station.
A Beautiful Makeover …
… for the Brownstown Library. Much appreciation is due to all the hard workers who gave their time to load and put all the books back. Stop by and visit your library, which has a lot to offer the community.
Bingamans Attend Country Legend George Jones’ Visitation and Funeral
Fred and Connie Bingaman were invited to attend the private visitation and funeral for legendary country star George Jones’ in Nashville, Tenn., as VIPs, due to business associations.
Jones was scheduled to have a large show in November and the Bingamans, through DeerPark Distributors LLC, were supplying jukeboxes to decorate the stage. Jones had also bought 10 small jukeboxes and autographed them before he died to give to friends.
Connie said the services included: Tanya Tucker sang” The Old Rugged Cross”; followed by words from the governor of Tennessee. Randy Travis sang “Amazing Grace”; the Oakridge Boys sang, “Farther Along”; Charlie Daniels sang, “Softly and Tenderly”; Travis Tritt sang “Why Me, Lord”; Kid Rock sang “Best of Me”; Vince Gill and Patty Loveless sang “Go Rest on That Mountain”; Brad Paisley sang ‘Me and Jesus”; Ronnie Millsap sang “When the Grass Grows Over Me”; Wynonna Judd sang “How Great Thou Art”; former First Lady Laura Bush spoke; and Alan Jackson closed with the famous and favorite of many, the George Jones classic, “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”
The Bingamans sat in the seventh row back and were very impressed with the reverent and touching program.
Catching Up with the Puleos & Debbie
Ken and Wanda Puleo, and Debbie McDonald went to Odin to visit Wanda’s mother, Ethel Pittman, on Mother’s Day.
Ethel had fallen on May 3 and suffered a fractured hip and lacerations to the back of her head. She was hospitalized last Wednesday, and it was decided not to perform surgery, but to keep her from bearing weight on that leg for at least four weeks. It was very difficult to control the pain for several days.
The Puleos and Debbie made several visits to the hospital and nursing home since the fall and were glad to see her pain-free and talkative Sunday. She had several get-well cards and Mother’s Day cards on display.
Homesteaders Go North
Bill and Panzi Blackwell drove north to Decatur on Saturday and visited with daughter Jill Jenkins and great-granddaughter Emily Gatewood. They also briefly saw Jeremy Gatewood, Destiny and Gage.
United Methodist Church
Pianist Bette Stolte played the prelude as the congregation of the United Methodist Church gathered for Sunday morning worship.
Betty and Hubert Williams served as ushers. Jeffery Kelly lighted the altar candles, and Pastor Don Thomas greeted those present and shared the announcements, recognized birthdays and anniversaries, shared the prayer list and led in prayers.
Flowers were given to all women for Mother’s Day. Jenna Townsend made flower pins for all the women. Thomas delivered the morning message.
Zach and Jenna Townsend and the youth served Mother’s Day breakfast to the women of the church, followed by games.
Announcements
• Ladies’ Night Out-Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Brownstown Church. It is a salad supper; take a salad or dessert. All women of both churches are invited. Men will serve the dinner.
• Sunday-High school graduation in the high school gym.
• May 27-Memorial Day observance.
• June 1-UMW Rummage sale at the church, beginning at 8 a.m. Meet at noon at the church on May 31 to get things ready.
First Christian Church
The congregation of First Christian Church was greeted by Charlie and Faye Watson.
Pastor Kevin Bonifacius welcomed, and shared the announcements and prayer concerns. The Communion meditation and prayer were led by Charlie Watson.
Special music was contributed by the children’s group of Khloe Enlow, Marshall Enlow, Brady Miller, Emily Smith, Paige Claycomb, Aiden Smith, Olivia Claycomb, Bailey Edwards, Ella Satterthwaite, Maddie Claycomb, Gracie Meador and Maizie Claycomb.
A little girls ensemble of Emily Smith, Paige Claycomb, Olivia Claycomb, Khlow Enlow and Maddie Claycomb sang and recited scripture.
Bonifacius also read the replies from the small children’s Sunday school class to the question “What do you like most about your mother?” Answers included: cookies, high heels, movies, reading.
Matthew Smith, Jack Shelton and Susan Smith led in songs of praise, accompanied by Robin Lovett, pianist; Mitchell Smith, drummer; and Rick Cox and Walt Kinney, guitarists. Cox led the gifts and offerings prayer. Bonifacius delivered the message.
Also serving: Sunday school nursery-Liz Oberlink; a.m. nursery-Deb Hunter; toddler worship-Rae Lynn Koehler and Robbi Edwards; shut-ins-Chuck Enlow and Don Lovett; Communion prep-Mitch and Raelynn Koehler; Communion servers-Jack Shelton, Morgan Pryor, Don Gould, Duane Willms and Trevor Willms; usher-Matthew Smith; PowerPoint-Penny Cox; sound tech-Don Lovett; and librarian-Joann Strobel.
Announcements
• Saturday-Xtreme Zone and families’ bowling trip.
• May 26, 2-4 p.m.-Tresnee Adams baby shower.
• VBS-June 2-7.
• Bond Camp registration has begun for the summer.