Last week, I forgot to tell you a post-Jamboree story. The Sunday after the Jamboree, I was taking little Eli to Sunday school and church, and while going around the courthouse, he said, “Auntie, what happened here? Where did everyone go, and where did the Jamboree go?” I explained to him that the Jamboree was over and everyone went home and the streets were all cleaned up now.
I was amazed that he noticed the drastic change around the courthouse.
Speaking of children, we have a new papoose in our tribe. Tiny, little Robert Aiden Driver, son of Sandy and Derek Driver, arrived on July 14, at the Cookeville Regional Hospital. His sister and brother aren’t sure that he needs to be here, but we pray that they will get accustumed to having him around. There was a red rose on the altar at the First Methodist Church on Sunday to announce his arrival.
Vacation Bible School at First Methodist  will begin next Sunday evening and run through July 28, 5:30-8 p.m. The theme is, “The Shake it up Cafe, where kids carry out God’s recipe.” Children, ages three years through fifth grade are invited to attend. To register, call the church office, 597-4961.
Registration for school for DeKalb Co. children will be on Aug. 1. The “Back to School Celebration” will be held that evening on the courthouse square, from 6-7:30 p.m.
I want to say, “Happy Birthday” to these July people, Melissa Oliver, Jeannie Cain, Dawn Sperry, Dub Evins, Morris Turner, Harry Lasser, Rhonda Harpole, Melford Smith, 90, and Ruth Dobbs.
Belated birthday wishes go out to Kim Brown, guidance counselor at Smithville Elementary.
There is some sad news this week. Our Country Treasures Shoppe will be closing on July 30. Some consignors are keeping their booths this month for the big “Going Out of Business Sale,” which begins this week.
Since opening the Shoppe in Oct., it has been a rewarding experience at 110 W. Walnut St., providing a place for folk to sell their treasures, and we have made many new friends. My partner, James Brazier, is really knowledgable about antiques and furniture. He worked at Estes Furniture Store for over 20 years. The Shoppe kept me so busy that my own home is suffering from  housekeeping neglect. I also have taken on the role as part-time, designated babysitter, as an aunt.
Many thanks go to all of our shoppers and consignors. We still have Bill Maffett’s outstanding prints, furniture, bicycles, Christmas stuff and much more for the final sale.
Stay tuned for my next endeavor.
Continued get-well wishes and prayers go to Phyllis Bennett, director of UCHRA in Cookeville, Cecil Burger, Dot Farrish and Louise Frazier.
Each of us has one life to live;make the most of it.
Amen.