Brownstown-Sefton News

Bucky Burro Playing in the Sunshine
The recent rains had make Bucky Burro’s “yard” a bit muddy and, although he seemed to enjoy rolling and playing in the mud, he seemed really overjoyed to see the sun shining this week.
We saw him run from his barn and back, kicking up his heels and cavorting around his pen like a 2-year-old (which he really is). Lady, the senior mini-horse and, we suspect, Bucky’s “mentor”) just stood  watched him, showing no inclination to join in the lively behavior.
An Incident with Katie, the Doggie…
… occurred last week when she slipped out of her pen door as Bill went in to feed her. Katie is a good little dog, but Bill was afraid she would run out on the road, so he grabbed her by her collar.
As she has never been grasped by the collar, we think it scared her and she wrapped her paws around Bill’s arms and scratched him.
He got her leash and she walked right along side him to her pen.
He washed the scratches good with antibiotic soap, applied Neosporin and bandaged the wounds.
She didn’t bite him, just scratched his arms, and we (actually me) thought her feet and nails would carry more bacteria than a bite, so we went to the doctor.
The nurses cleansed the wound good, applied more antibiotic ointment, bandaged it neatly, gave him a tetanus shot and told him to return to see the doctor on Monday.
By Monday, the wounds looked much better.
Katie is a good dog and she is not “in the doghouse.” In fact, I suspicion that Bill is giving her extra treats and taking her for walks … on her leash.   
Announcements
Free Summer Lunches for Kids…
… Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. at the Brownstown United Methodist Church.
Helping Hands Ministry Food Give-away …
… is July 15 and 17, 10 a.m.-noon at Brownstown UMC. One box per household. Sponsored by the Brownstown Ministerial Alliance.  
Food Pantry Items for July
Bag of instant potatoes, box of macaroni and cheese; two cans of Spam. Anything would be appreciated.     
Something Special coming soon …
… at the Vandalia Statehouse– Statehouse Story Time, Thursdays in July at 10 a.m.  
• July 6 – “Popcorn At The Palace,” featuring homemade popcorn by Chris Jenkins, a period cooking demonstrator, and a popcorn science experiment!
• July 13 – “Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt.” Stories from area quilters and children will make their own quilt.
• July 20 – “Lily’s Victory Garden.” A gardening demonstration featuring Brad Brannon, local master naturalist. Children will plant seeds.
• July 27 – “If  You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln,” featuring retired area schoolteachers, homemade toy crafts, and ice cream.
For more information, call David Zimmerman, 283-1161, or visit the Vandalia Historical Society Facebook page.
Fayette County HCE Board Meeting
The Fayette County Home & Community Education Board met Monday, June 26, at the Vandalia Extension Building, with seven members and one guest in attendance.
Board President Flo Allen called the meeting to order and led the pledge to the American flag.
Roll call was taken by secretary  Joyce Mueller, who followed with the reading of the May minutes.
Debbie Segrest, first vice, announced that a Rules of the Road class would be held on Tuesday at the Golden Circle Senior Building in Vandalia.
Segrest also urged members to submit entries in the Fayette County Fair competitions.
The fair will be held Sunday, July 16-Saturday, July 22, at the Brownstown Fairgrounds.
Present at meeting were Allen, Anita Smith, Segrest, Anna Jean Rhodes, Panzi Blackwell, Ashley Davis and Phyllis Pryor, and guest Lexi Vandiver.

Brownstown First
Christian Church
The congregation of the First Church was greeted by Terry and Susan Smith, and led in song by Susan Smith, Deanna Miller and Matthew Smith, accompanied by pianist Robin Lovett and guitarists Chuck Enlow and Walt Kinney.
Robert Keen led the Communion meditation and, following the special music contributed by a mixed quartet, delivered the morning message.
Also serving were: Sunday school nursery-Ellen Willms; a.m. nursery-Tena Gould; toddler worship-Bonnie Shelton and Joann Strobel; Quest-4-Christ-Q-C-team; and shut-ins-Duane Willms, Terry Smith and Aaron Prins.
Announcement
• Diaper drive for the Prins twins-Place diapers on the welcome table from now until July 15.
Brownstown United Methodist Church
The prelude was played as the congregation of the United Methodist Church gathered for Sunday morning worship. Carol Henna served as liturgist, and Bradley Schwarm and Tara Schnarre lighted the altar candles. Junior Williams and Bradley Schwarm served as ushers.
Jim Green greeted all present, recognized birthdays and anniversaries, shared the prayer list and led in prayer.
Following the Scripture lesson, Green delivered the morning sermon. Flo Allen led the adult Sunday school class.