On the morning of April 1 the sun was shining brightly in the valley, but there was still a cool breeze. There were no April Fool’s pranks played here.
Let Jerry Parker tell you about his love for the Dry Creek Valley. Well, Jerry was in Chicago with no Smithville Review close by, took time busy as he was to pull up on the internet this column, “Dry Creek Flashes,” and read the news from the valley.
Yes, we understand how much he loves the valley. He has so many ties to here. His mother, the late Bertha Fuston, was born and reared here and his father’s father lived in the Vandergriff Hollow. He truly loves the land and the people. We love it too.
We just look out the glass door and enjoy the red-headed woodpecker, which looks like it would measure 12 to 15 inches in length. It is huge going up and down the barren pear tree. He gets a sunflower seed from the bird-feeder then back to the pear tree to digest it.
This is “mother nature” at its best. Another small woodpecker is seen nearby. This one is only a few inches long, four to five maybe, with just one dot of red on his head and black and white feathers. It is so cute and interesting to watch.
We love the deep-red male cardinals, the “red-feathered” male purple finches and the Eastern bluebirds.
A busy woman this morning is Georgia Hawker, out delivering angel-food cakes to the sick and shut-ins and maybe some of her favorite people. Mine is still warm from the oven. Thanks to Georgia.
Wanda Johnson and daughter of Manchester spent Saturday night and Easter day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Frazier.
Mrs. Tawania Box and daughter of Franklin and Mr. Tim France and daughters and Alex of Smithville were guests of their mother Ms. Jeanette France for Easter dinner.
Belated-birthday wishes go to our neighbor Jeanette France, whose birthday was March 21. Sorry Jeanette.
Lisa Cripps, Dismal Road, visited her mother Louise Frazier Tuesday afternoon.
Tawainia Box of Franklin and Jeanette France went to Monteagle and enjoyed dinner at High Point Restaurant. Jeanette said the drive up the mountain was “scenic” and that they enjoyed the drive and delicious food.
Jerald and Lisa Cripps, Jordan and Nicole Cripps, Matthew and Melody Cripps and Ernie and Kathy Careo attended the Easter service of the World Outreach Church Easter Performance at Murphy Center.
Thousands of people attended to hear the special singing and the children’s performances.
Willie Robinson from the “Duck Dynasty” show gave his testimony of from “Rags to Riches” by God’s grace.
Those having Easter dinner at the home of Louise Frazier were Justin Cripps, Tiffany Waggoner, David and Monica Reynolds and Levi, Jim and Judy Kimbrell, Jerald and Lisa Cripps, Jennifer Hendrix and Sawyer Allen, Jordan and Nicole Cripps and Christian, Ricky and Kathy Hendrix. They enjoyed the babies, picture-taking and family fellowship.
Thanks for all the nice Easter cards, spring flowers, and the beautiful deep purple orchids. Easter is a wonderful time of the year because of a risen Christ.
It was good to get a call from Nonnie Tramel. She just celebrated her 83rd birthday. Congratulations go to this nice lady.
Edward Frazier put out a red dogwood tree last fall. We are anxious to see it bloom.
Special get-well wishes go to Estelle Ferrell who had surgery on her right knee April 2 at Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville. Dr. Peterson was her doctor. Our prayers, love, and best wishes go to her for a full recovery.
There will be a VBS workers-clinic on April 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the Auburntown Baptist Church.
VBS will be held at Dry Creek Baptist Church on June 6-8.
Prayer service is by Bro. Owens with Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 5:15 p.m. Bro. Don Owens, pastor.
A great fear swept the crowd,...A mighty Prophet has risen among us, and, “We have seen the hand of God at work today.” (Luke 7:16) (The Living Bible).