We received some much-needed rain Friday. Robert reported 1.88”. Ray reported lightening struck a tree in his yard, splitting it from the top to the ground.

We still have flowers blooming. The garden is looking good, with still more to get planted. The hens have started laying again after being on strike most of the winter. And the lawn mowers have been fired up attempting to keep these yards looking good.

The Oak Grove Homemakers Club met at the clubhouse on the third Wednesday, April 19 for their regular monthly meeting, with eight members and visitor Anita Faulkner. President Jeanette Davis called the meeting to order by reading the thought “The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention”. Joyce Shawn led in the devotional using Philippians 4:6 “Be anxious for nothing’ Hazel Ruf led in singing “Victory in Jesus”, followed by the pledge to the U.S. Flag.

Business: 25 tote bags were given containing a toy and a book. Secretary Mary Ann Jacobs called roll and read the minutes to last month’s meeting. Treasurer Clara Bumpus gave the treasurer’s report. A “Thank You” note from Hospice was read in gratitude for the items they received from our March project.

Demonstration: Citizenship on Alabama by Clara Bumpus. She told about state offices and who is serving, local offices which are up for election this year, and the duties of many of them, making it a very interesting and informative demonstration.

Plans were made for the regular third Wednesday, May 17 meeting, which starts at 9:30 a.m. with a cleaning of the clubhouse. Bring a covered dish for lunch. The May project is lap throws and bibs for nursing home use. Also, plans will be finalized for our August Outing. Visitors and New Members are welcome.

Happy Birthday wishes Wednesday, April 26, Robert Ferguson, Elizabeth Workman; Thursday, April 27, Freda Mullins, Eric Beddingfield; Saturday, April 29, Joni Cornelison, Jonathan Lambert, Kathy Buchanan, Stephanie Brock, Danny Graviet, Paul Adcock; Sunday, April 30, Leslie Davis, Lee Hicklen, Brenda Groce, Kay Hicks, Lauren Curtis Graham; Monday, May 1, Jake Stagner, Tommy Toone Sr.; Tuesday, May 2, Stephanie McGuire, Steven Steelman, Johnny Hargrove, Caleb Lindsey, Michael Fogg.

Anniversary wishes Friday, April 28, Tommy and Patsy Raby; Monday, May 1, Thomas and Elizabeth Watson, Kent and Sherry Dutton.

To all on the sick lists, I hope you feel better soon.

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