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Brownstown-Sefton News

Spring is Here …
…according to the 2020 calendars, ushered in by rains, rains, rains, which are vital to life, and we are thankful for all that our Creator blesses us with (wells filled, ponds, replenished, frogs, birds. rabbits, turtles and other of nature’s critters watered and bathed, vehicles washed).
We are really looking forward to sunshine and warm breezes to dry out the ground, so we can get out and work in our yards.
Even more important, so the fields will be ready for our farmers and their equipment.
The traditional sight of our farmers working their fields and planting the crops will be especially comforting this year. 
The sight of the farmers on their tractors working the fields have always given me a sense of security that America will be OK.
Ellie Rose …
… the Labradoodle’s “adventures” on this week’s outings were rather eventful.
#1 – She has discovered “flying objects” (identified as the little wild birds which are flying abut at rather low to the ground). They are most likely looking for safe and nice locations to build this year’s nursery nests.
Ellie must think they are flying low to dive bomb her and she throws quite a fit.
#2 – Ellie was going outside just before bedtime, accompanied by Bill, who was holding her leash.
We always put a leash on her at nighttime to go outside, because she is so black, we can’t see her in the dark,
They had just started down the steps when a black cat shot out from under the car, causing Ellie to dart forward … before Bill got off the steps.
Both Bill and Ellie were startled, Ellie probably more so, because we figure that was the first cat she had ever seen, especially darting out from something right in front of her, in the dark.
All ended well – no one was injured.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following cancelations were announced due to the efforts to control the coronavirus .
• The Golden Years Club meetings and potluck meals canceled until further notice.  
• Brownstown United Methodist Church has canceled worship services, meetings and the Lenten services.
• HCE Sefton Unit’s April meeting is canceled. The meeting in May will be under consideration.
• Fayette County Home & Community Education’ annual HCE Get-Acquainted Day and auction, and Bee Program. The program will be held at a later date and open to the public.
Sefton HCE Unit’s “Wearin’ of the Green”
… meeting was held March 12 at the Golden Years Club building in Brownstown.
With nine members present, the club president, Flo Allen, called the meeting to order and led the pledge to the American flag.
Allen had placed a green apple on a shamrock decoration at each place at the table. 
Secretary Elizabeth Kasten took roll call with the question, “What kind of books do you like to read?”
Kasten read the minutes of the previous meeting.
DeeDee Diveley gave the lesson on “The Art of Mosaics” and Kasten gave the lesson on “Inflammation  and Arthritis.”
The Sefton April meeting is canceled due to the efforts to control the coronavirus.
Present were: Allen, Diveley, Connie Green, Kasten, Betty Williams, LaVonne Kramer, Carol Behrends, Janice Stafford, Judy Watson, amd Panzi Blackwell.
Board Notes
• The Fayette County HCE fundraiser is a raffle offering a $100 gas card, starting at the March FCHCE Board meeting and ending at the June 2020 annual meeting.
It was also suggested that a fundraiser bake sale be held.
• The board’s sponsorship of Big T’s Honey Program will be open to the public.
The new date and more information will be announced at a later date.
• Fayette HCE membership is now 85.
• Fayette HCE District 6 has been changed to District 4. Sharon Davis will remain as Fayette’s district director.
• Past and present board members’ lunch will be on April 27 at Los Amigos Restaurant. Past members may attend the board meeting or meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
Brownstown United Methodist Church
Pianist Betty Miller played the prelude as the congregation of the United Methodist Church gathered for Sunday morning worship.
Carol Henna was liturgist and the altar candles were lighted by Avery Schnarre, C. Swick and A. Swick.  Mannie Orr and Junior Williams served as ushers
Pastor Don Thomas greeted all, gave the announcements, announced the birthdays and anniversaries, shared the prayer list, and led in prayer.    
The Birthday song was sung to Marlys Thomas.
Pastor Thomas delivered the morning sermon.
Flo Allen led the adult class and Pam Orr was in charge of the children’s worship.
Announcement
Church services and activities, including the Lenten services, have been cancelled due to the efforts to control the coronavirus.
 

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