Waycross Journal-Herald, Journal-Herald Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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Friends of the Okefenokee Humane Society is proud to announce the first South Georgia Pet Expo to be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Okefenokee Fairgrounds in Waycross. This event is co-sponsored by other rescue organizations, including Brantley Animal Coalition (BARC), Animal Rescue Foundation of Wayne County (ARF), Allmons All About Animals and St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Bank and Transport (SFGA). The event is open to the public. Each organization will provide animals available for adoption that have been vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Adoption fees will be set at $45 for dogs and $25 for cats. Rabies shots will be available for $5, microchips for $25. In addition, a variety of vendors will be present offering pet products, food and services. Vendor spaces are still available at the rates of $25 and $35. A food concession will also be available, sponsored by Piggly Wiggly. We are excited to be the south Georgia center for rescue activities and to have this opportunity SPECIAL PHOTO to coordinate efforts for our area. As we are going to be offering our own spay and neuter Chris Caron, Joann Cassavant (holding Crossword Puzzle), Angela Bristow and Kelly Denservices in the near future, this is also a great be- nis (holding Billy Bob) invite everyone to the upcoming pet expo.
ships will be awarded, one in the 0-6 years, one in the 7-16 years, and one in the Miss SwampFest group. Nine beauty queens will be crowned, as well as two overall queens, two peoples choice queens and two overall most beautiful queens. For more information or an WWC Cancels Board, entry form, call Jennifer Moseley at (912) 294-1702 or send an email Jan. Lunch Meetings jennifermoseley@windThe Waycross Womans Club is to stream.net, or call Brandi King at canceling the January executive board meeting and the regular (912) 550-6129. lunch meeting because of health issues. SFW Bridge Game Several of the members are ill Is Monday, 10 a.m. and unable to attend, said a The next bridge day at Southern spokesman. Forest World will be Monday. Players can begin confirming their Kidney Patient Fund registration at 9:30 a.m. and play will begin at 10 a.m. Concert Feb. 1 At 6 Players are encouraged to preThe Kidney Patient Benefit Fund created by Geraldine Staten register by Friday so we can make Johnson presents its third annual appropriate arrangements, said Gospel Concert. Reba Smith, SFW director. The Ladies of the Waycross The cost per player is $20. For Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma registration or additional informaSorority, Inc., Waycross City Com- tion, call Southern Forest World at missioner Marian-SolomonGaines, president, and the Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church family, the Rev. Johnny Arnold, pastor, will host the gospel Trinity United Methodist concert Saturday, Feb. 1. Church Keenagers gathered reThe concert begins at 6 p.m. at cently for their monthly luncheon Greater St. Paul, 1110 Pittman St. with a large crowd in attendance. The proceeds from this gospel Everyone enjoyed the fellowconcert will be used for all patients ship, admiring the holiday table in the area who receive services decorations and delicious food from our nephrologists, urologists provided on the buffet table. and dialysis centers, said a The Rev. David White brought spokesman from the Kidney Fund the group to order and welcomed Committee. everyone. He made some anDonations may be made to the nouncements including that BarGeraldine Johnson Kidney Patient bara Peoples would be the new Emergency Benefit Fund at At- president starting in January. lantic Coast Bank, 505 Haines December birthdays were acAve., Waycross. Make checks knowledged for Joyce Lynch, payable to: Geraldine Johnson For: Milton Norras and Judy HenderKidney Patient Fund. son. There were no anniversaries We look forward to your sup- to celebrate. port for a good cause, said the The Rev. White then asked spokesman. blessings on the gathering and ofFor more information, call (912) fered thanks for the food. 283-8579. After a delicious meal, the group was enthralled by a oneMiss SwampFest woman performance by Diane Cloud who gave her version of Saturday, Feb. 15 The 10th Annual Miss the Christmas story from the point SwampFest Pageant will be held of view of Miriam, the inn Saturday, Feb. 15, at Waycross keepers wife. Miriam told how she enjoyed the stories told by Middle School auditorium. Ages birth-6 years will compete travelers, trips to the temple in at 3 p.m.; ages 7-24 years will Jerusalem, stories of the escape compete at 5 p.m. The deadline to from Egypt and about Moses and the tablets. enter is Feb. 10. She wondered about the comThis pageant consists of beauty only. Age divisions are birth-11 ing of the Messiah. She even set months, 12-23 months, 2 years, aside a room and made it ready 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-9 years, for Him when He came. She waited and watched for 10-12 years, 13-16 years and 17-24 years. Three cash scholar- Him, but he never came. She The exciting program for the evening will be newcomers for the club, Wayne and Jo Taunton, of Country Lane Daylilies, at Sparks. All newcomers are welcome to come and join us, said a spokesman. For more information or directions, call Marilyn at 449-5307.
Friends Of Okefenokee Humane Society Plan Jan. 25 Pet Expo At Fairgrounds
Nadine Borrelli with Willy will be on hand to help those attending the pet expo.
Prince Lorenzo Borghese encourages everyone to attend the upcoming event.
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Karen Talbot shows off a beautiful puppy.
Socially Speaking
Friendship Senior Dance Is Saturday
A Friendship Seniors Dance will be held Saturday from 7 until 11 p.m. a Normans Music Room, 2209 Rosy Road, Blackshear. Anyone 30 years and older is invited to attend for fun, fellowship, music and dancing, good food and to meet new friends and see some of their old friends as well. Single men and women as well as married couples are invited. No alcohol is allowed and smoking will only be allowed outside. Women are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Men are asked to bring soft drinks. All types of music will be provided by Dry Creek Band including country, Southern rock, waltz, blues and line dancing. There is no cover charge. For information, call Sherry at (912) 816-8356.
285-4056 or Smith 614-6012 (cell).
Welcome, Tristin
ginning to a more hopeful future for homeless pets in this area, said a spokesperson. Any profit from this event will be returned to the sponsoring organizations to continue their rescue efforts. Okefenokee Humane Society has recently received a windfall of materials from the now closed Miracle Ranch of Ludowici. Under Karen Talbot (of Hammonton, N.J.), assisted by Prince Lorenzo Borghese, thousands of dogs were rescued over the period of time they were there. In October, at the largest rescue ever in Georgia, more than 400 animals were transported by van, car and plane to various locations in the northeast. Talbots rescue organization is now based in Waycross and OHS has the mobile unit, kennels, buildings and equipment to dramatically expand services and capacity. The expo represents the first event uniting rescue efforts for the area and promises to be the beginning of a renewed effort to impact the problem of abandoned and homeless pets in southeast Georgia. For an application form for vendors, rescues and sponsors, visit the website http://friendsofohs.org or e-mail us at [email protected]
WHS Class 1961 Ladies Are To Meet
The ladies of the 1961 graduating class of Waycross High School will meet at Michaels Deli, 515 City Blvd., Waycross, Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11:30 a.m. Come early and stay late, said a spokesman. For further information, call June at (229) 382-1927 or send and email to [email protected]
Eric and Amber Emerson, of Blackshear, announce with great joy the birth of a son, Tristin Merrick-Anthony Emerson, born Jan. 9, 2014, at 6:05 p.m. at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. The baby weighed 3 pounds and 14.9 ounces. He measured 17 3/4 inches in length.
Tristin Merrick-Anthony Emerson
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He was welcomed by sisters, Kaylee and Brooke Emerson. Maternal grandparents are Dolly anne Rouse and Bobby OBerry, of Blackshear. The mother is the former Amber Michelle Bell. Maternal great-grandparents are Roy and Anne King, of Blackshear. Paternal great-grandparent is Arlen Huth, of Akron, Ohio.
Northside Clubs Meeting Is Saturday
Liam David-Hoke Grant Hoke Grant and Ciara Durrence Williams, of Blackshear, announce the birth of a son, Liam DavidHoke Grant, born Jan. 6, 2014, at 1:58 p.m. at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. The baby weighed 7 pounds, .5 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. He was welcomed by brothers and sisters, Richard Williams III, Amillia Grant and Nevaeh Grant.
Students Graduate GSSU With Honors
AMERICUS Two area residents were among 400 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2013 Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, Dec. 14 in Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. Sandra T. Meeks, of Waycross, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of busniess administration (BBA) in management. Sarah H. Stephens, of Waycross, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of busniess administration (BBA) in accounting. The commencement speaker was Rob Watts, interim president at Georgia Perimeter College.
Trinity Keenagers Enjoy Holiday Fellowship
Northside Community Club will have its first meeting of the new year at the Brickle home, 1504 Moody St., Saturday at 3 p.m. Business of vital importance will be discussed. All members are asked to please be present and on time, and anyone wishing to join is invited to attend, said president Alphonso Cecil. The January group will be the hostesses.
Maternal grandparents are Alan and Pam Dunlap, of Alma, and the late David Ricky Durrence, of Hoboken. Paternal grandparents are William and Belinda Grant, of Blackshear. Maternal great-grandparents are James and Ellen Shearer, of Winterhaven, Fla., and Joe and Ruinette Williams, of Waycross. Paternal great-grandparents are Jean Grant-Moore, of Waycross, and Vernell Lee, of Pearson.
SGDS Meeting Is Tuesday At 7 p.m.
The South Georgia Daylily Society will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Pierce County Ag Building.
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Compassionate Friends
Compassionate Friends is a mutual assistance and self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child. Their siblings are also welcome. We are a non-profit organization. Our group meetings are held every second Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the Brantley County Library on Hwy. 82 in Nahunta, GA and start at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Elaine Thornton at (912) 4625966 or Deborah Bernal at (912) 50731a 267-0701.
Diane Cloud tells Miriams story for Trinity Keenagers. grew weary of waiting and eventually gave the room to Lydia, her daughter. In time, Lydia brought Nathan, a shepherd boy, to meet her parents. They were disappointed, angry and sad, but finally gave their consent and blessings on the couple. Lydia went to live as a shepherds wife. Sometime later, the inn became a home for Rubin who was handicapped and alone. Miriam did not like Rubin and spent most other time longing for Lydia. One day Rubin was sent by Simon to tell Miriam about a
Keenagers enjoying the meal include James Merritt (left to right behind table), Don Parker, Mickey Henderson, Nancy Tayman, Milton Norras, Ann Kirkland, Terrell Coppage, Sid Burden (right to left in front of table), Barbara Peeples and Ann Harley. young couple who needed a room, but Miriam would not consent to it. Nathan came later, awakened Miriam and Simon, and told them of an encounter with angels and the message they had brought. Miriam came to realize that the babe was in a manger, but it was a worthless shepherd who was told, not her. She went out to see for herself and heard a voice singing. It was coming from Mary, the babes mother. In time, Miriam began to understand that helping others would be helping Him. She became a new person. The Promise had come. Her response was to help those in need, the poor, the down-trodden and others. Cloud was surrounded by those who wished to congratulate her on a a splendid performance and to express their enjoyment of it. The Rev. White, before dismissing the group, offered any leftover food to be taken home. He also gave a reminder of the Keenager choirs cantata to be presented that following Sunday during the evening service. In closing, he wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
