Time to say, “Goodbye” to July and “Hello August,” and for the Ripley County Fair. I loved going to the fair and working in the Boy Scout booth.
Yes, that was many years ago that the scouts had a booth. We sold ears of corn at the fair. Then there was the truck pull. Seeing all the entries: pictures to quilts, canning entries, and so much more.
Tuesday evening Brigette Barton and Kenzie Hall spent the night with Aunt Sharon Hastings. It has been a long time since young ones have spend the night at my house, much less, had things for young ones to snack on. I don’t keep snacks at my house. I did enjoy having them, and they are supposed to come back and spend the night on Friday night.
I want to also say a big “Thank you” to my homemaker, Ashley Barnett, for helping me make some homemade salsa. I have tomatoes to make more as soon as they get a little riper.
Ashley and the girls also helped me grate about seven - 4-cup bags of zucchini which is now ready for making zucchini bread. All I have left to do is make the box of tomatoes into salsa. I have one son who likes the milder salsa and two who like the hotter salsa.
I am so thankful I had a grandmother who taught me to can. More importantly being able to do this for my sons and their families and for other families and friends. Plus, my mother and grandmother taught me to sew and make quilts.
It is time for August birthdays and anniversaries: (1st) Mindy Jackson, Dennis Portwood, (2nd) Mendy Reece, Keith Holland, Carter Shedd, (4th) Ginny Seagraves, Kenny Freeman, (5th) Chance Shedd, (9th) Kiera Shedd, (11th Beverly Mc Night, (16th) Carson Likes, (17th) Robert Shonk, Charles Shipman, (18th) Michael Toczynski, (22nd) Jim Matthews, Caytie Donaldson, Caden Cannon, (23th) Drake Blair, (25th) Kay Adams, Tina Gettings, (29th) Tristian Smith, (30th) Tina Hudson, (31st) Faith Shedd, (2nd) Kathy and Alan Wilson, and (28th) Sue and Lindell Freeman. May the Lord bless your very special day. May it be filled with wonderful memories and much love from those who share your special memories. Amen
Bunco for August will be Aug. 31 at the Ponder Community Center at 6 p.m. on Highway 142 West toward Gatewood. Bring a snack, finger food or a covered dish and come join in the fellowship and fun of playing Bunco.
Lord, we come to you in special prayers, as so many are having major health problems and need you to touch and heal them. Lord, we pray you heal them and give strength to those who need you to hold them up in all things. Watch over our children and keep them safe. Amen