Berkeley Independent
Macedonia tree lighting draws a crowd
One hundred people attended the first-ever Christmas Tree Lighting in Macedonia took place Dec. 5 at the Macedonia Fire Department.
The Macedonia Crime Watch sponsored the event. The crime watch is an extension of the Macedonia Community Action Project. Crime Watch Patrol President Nital Mills was the spokesperson. She said this is our first tree lighting but it was not the last.
Plans are already started for next year, to be bigger and better.
Pastor Turner from Oak Grove PH Church opened the program with scripture words from the Bible and prayer. Pastor Chris Peagler of Victory Baptist read about the birth of Jesus, and Pastor Thames of Hickory Grove PH Church ended the program with scripture reading and prayer.
There was singing by two talented community groups, The Guerry Family and Lead by Faith. After the program the switch to turn on the lights was done by Chief Chris Mills’ son in honor of his grandfather, Cleveland Mills.
Candy canes were given out to the young and old. Everyone enjoyed the program and fellowship. It was nice to see a large turnout … thanks to the community for coming out and celebrating this first-time community event.
Bonner Elementary
H. E. Bonner Elementary School received both the ABC (Arts in Basic Curriculum) grant and the DAP (Distinguished Arts Program) grant for the 2009-2010 school year.
The ABC grant total is $5,205 and the DAP is $14,000. The grant total of $19,205 was given to Bonner to support its arts integration program. The funding allows Bonner to have more opportunities to bring in residents for all grade levels, to have fine arts performance, supply materials to support the infusion and to infuse the arts into core curriculum to help students learn easier.
Birthdays
Happy December birthdays from Hickory Grove PH Church to Faye Morris, Liz Barlow, Marie Barlow, Kenneth Long, Terry Long, Judy Chubb, Tekoa Wyndham, Ashley Mosier, Joseph Hass, Misty Gaskins, Kimber Blanton, Brittany Bordeaux, Paul Brinson and Mia Mako.
From Hood's Chapel UM Church to Karen Shank, Audrey Caddell, Richie Nobles, Kenny Caddell, Pastor Bill, Helen Crawford, Barry Edens, Kyle Caddell and Marsha Giggleman.
From Providence Baptist to Marion Taylor, Kelsey Halvorsen, Luke Weatherford, Doug Hayes, Robbie Hope, Hannah/Haven Mitchum, Dennis Kimrey, Pastor Mike, Christian Ellwood and Kimberly Timmons.
School Break
The last day of school before winter break is Friday, Dec. 18, and students will return to school on Monday, Jan. 4 2010.
Quote for the week
"Problems are not stops signs, they are guidelines."
Robert H. Shuller
Prayer List
Joyce Lewis, Helen Crawford, Clinton Gatlin, Sarah Jackson, Virginia Patz, Virginia Kirkland, Ken Brown, Kenneth and Jeanette Haines, Shirley Perry, Bryon and Jenelle Watts, Jimmy Chubb, Steve Chubb, Elma Bailey, Ted Caddell, Christine Caddell, Margaret Bills, Arlene and Junior Harris, Shelton Shealy Sr. Wayne Springs, Harry Thomas, Rouse Thomas, Diane Hood, Maxine Phillips, Madison Litchfield, Bo Langley, Gennie Vincent, Tommy Giggleman, Orvin Bilton, Margaret Fort, Margaret Poore, Maggie Dubose, Wilma Morris, Lorrine Guerry, Pete Litchfield, Louise Litchfield, Mildred Thames, Tom Mathis, Donald and Julia Morris, Jason Wilson, Tom Mathis, Ida Hungerpillar, Patricia West, Kelly Umphlett, Anita Johnson, Elisete Nogueira, Geraldine Garrett, Viola Murphy, Woody and Patsy Litchfield, Sammie Hood, Brenda Law, Freer and Kit Reames, Kitty Cumbee, Dexter Floyd, Sandy Ott, Sybel Hughes Wood, Marilyn Tucker, Joey Peagler, Audrey Harvey, Colt Henderson (military), Marlene and Roy Farmer, Edison and Liz McMakin, firefighters, military and their familes, our community and country.
If anyone has news to share give me a call at 565-3125 or e-mail me janettehood@aol,com. I need news by Wednesday afternoon for the next week's column.
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