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Thanksgiving and Black Friday, from gratitude to attitude
Earlington News
By Amy Townsell, Earlington Correspondent
Hello Hopkins County. Good morning, from the E-Spot. The calendar says we’re already into December, but it’s still hard to believe. Old Man Winter blew in here a little sooner than I would have liked, bringing with him talk of winter weather and ice storms. I told my friend Monica to quit cussing. “What did I say?” she asked, puzzled. She was tickled when I told her she said the “i” word. After last year, no one wants to hear that. Even though rumor has it that we might expect two this winter, or at least that’s what I’ve heard. My friend Tabatha was discussing this with me and she told of how the old wives’ tale concerning the woolly worms and weather predictions supposedly went hand in hand, and that in every report this year, the woolly worms were all completely black. That might be scary to those who are superstitious, but I am not. However, I’m confident that last year’s weather woes will be in the back of all our minds this winter, and we will all take measures to be a little more prepared in the event of an encore presentation of nature’s unpredictability. I was out in the yard with the kids the other day jumping on the trampoline (yes, you read that right) and Will ran over to us, holding out a dried up brown leaf and screaming loudly, “Mom! You gotta see this!” It was a woolly worm, and you guessed it. It was completely black. That’s okay. We have our trusty generator and my husband lives by the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared. If he doesn’t have something, he’s very efficient at fabricating it. We will do the best with what we have and trust the Lord for what we don’t.
The Townsells survived Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. How did you fare? It would be hard for me to enjoy a warm delicious meal at home, knowing one of my neighbors was hungry. Living in our corner of the globe, we are somewhat sheltered from some of the horrors that people in our world are facing. Hunger and poverty are here, as well, but we sometimes are oblivious to it. What are some things that we can all do to help those in need in our community? My niece mentioned adopting a needy child in the church, who would otherwise not have much of a Christmas, and buying gifts for that particular child or the children in one family. I thought that was an awesome way to share the love of Christ. There are various charitable organizations in our community that would be happy to accept any donations of food, clothing or any other commodity. Do you know of a family in need? Is there something small that you could offer someone less fortunate than you? Is there something you could do without in order to offer hope to someone with none to spare? I would like to challenge you this holiday season to think of a way that you and your family can personally impact your community. The level of giving would depend entirely on the capacity in which you are able to give. Those who have less will give less. Those who have more are able to give more. But you will be blessed for your compassion for your fellow man. It's been said it is much better to give than to receive, and I have found that to be true.
Star of Bethlehem Church blessed the community of Mortons Gap with 85 or 90 turkeys the week before Thanksgiving. Brother Brad Giffin, assistant pastor and Outreach director, said that the recipients of the turkeys were both astonished and blessed to receive the turkeys and very grateful.
I attended the honor roll breakfast at Earlington Elementary last week, recognizing the children who made all As or As and Bs. Mr. Strader gave a little spiel to all the children, letting them know how proud we all are of their accomplishments, then presented each child with a certificate of recognition, a gift certificate to Taco Bell, a pencil and a Hershey's chocolate bar (because, as Mr. Strader demonstrated, "making good grades is 'SWE-E-E-EEET"). We were served a light breakfast of doughnuts, doughnut holes, cookies, lemon bread, coffee, milk and fruit juices. Congratulations to all the students who made the honor roll at Earlington Elementary, but also to all the teachers who are up there leading, encouraging, instructing and mentoring. Props to you all.
Willie tagged out this year, with his greatest trophy being a 9-point buck. Borrowing a phrase from his buddy Billy Cartwright on a recent bear kill of his own: "Not a huge (buck), but a dead one." We grilled marinated doe tenderloin one evening a few weeks back and it was pretty tasty. The kids were eating it as fast as Willie could take it off the grill. We look forward to getting all the meat processed. I'm not a huge fan of deer meat, but I can tear up some deer summer sausage processed with cheese. It's quite tasty.
Jake Law scored a 13-point buck and Tyler Mills landed a 12-pointer. Way to go, guys. Do you have a hunting story you want to share?
Asher and Will got their first bows and Dad will soon be teaching them how to use them. Willie's been around bows since he was a little tyke himself, so he has an advanced knowledge of archery. Driving by our house, it would not be strange for you to see several of the neighborhood teens having target practice with Willie in the backyard. He's also pretty handy at small-scale bow maintenance and fletching arrows. They couldn't have a better teacher. One of these days we're going to make a family sport of it, but now's not the time to be buying six new bows. We girls will just have to wait our turn.
Belated happy birthday wishes go out to Barbara Fuller on Nov. 6, LoriAnn Cunningham on Nov. 15 and Timmy Vannoy on Nov. 23. Also to Jayden Law, who just turned six on Nov. 14. His mom and dad got him a brand spanking new bike for his birthday, but he had a little spill the next day, which resulted in a trip to the emergency room at RMC and the loss of the tip of one of his fingers. Boys will be boys. I'm sure he will have many more accidents on that bike before he outgrows it. Hope you all were blessed on your day and many more to come.
If any of you Yellow Jackets would like to purchase a 2009-2010 yearbook, they are on sale now through Dec. 17 at the reduced price of $10. After Christmas break, they will be sold for $12.50 each. You may purchase them in the gym every morning starting at 7:10 a.m. or call the school at 825-6157 and ask for a yearbook committee member. Also, if anyone would like to purchase an Earlington Elementary drawstring backpack, those can be picked up for $5.
The Earlington PTA is still collecting for the canned food drive, through Dec. 15. The class with the most canned goods turned in will receive a popcorn party, so everyone is encouraged to donate items. This is a great cause and all donated food items will be distributed to those families who are less fortunate. Thanks to all those who have given thus far. You are making a difference to a family in need.
The monthly "Box Tops For Education" contest will run through the end of the school year, so let's remember to clip those out and turn them in. Each month, the winning class will be allowed to choose either a popcorn or an ice cream party. To learn more about how you can help our school, go to www.boxtops4education.com.
Please remember Sidney and Sandy Vannoy in your prayers. We know that God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we can ask or think.
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Luke 6:38
Send your announcements, birthdays, anniversaries, church news, prayer requests, and any other interesting Earlington news to amytownsell@yahoo.com, or call (270) 399-0597. If you're on MySpace or facebook, look me up (www.myspace.com/amyandwillie or www.facebook.com/Inks.Girl). The Lord bless you always, and make His face to shine upon you and yours. I'll be seeing you around town.
The Townsells survived Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. How did you fare? It would be hard for me to enjoy a warm delicious meal at home, knowing one of my neighbors was hungry. Living in our corner of the globe, we are somewhat sheltered from some of the horrors that people in our world are facing. Hunger and poverty are here, as well, but we sometimes are oblivious to it. What are some things that we can all do to help those in need in our community? My niece mentioned adopting a needy child in the church, who would otherwise not have much of a Christmas, and buying gifts for that particular child or the children in one family. I thought that was an awesome way to share the love of Christ. There are various charitable organizations in our community that would be happy to accept any donations of food, clothing or any other commodity. Do you know of a family in need? Is there something small that you could offer someone less fortunate than you? Is there something you could do without in order to offer hope to someone with none to spare? I would like to challenge you this holiday season to think of a way that you and your family can personally impact your community. The level of giving would depend entirely on the capacity in which you are able to give. Those who have less will give less. Those who have more are able to give more. But you will be blessed for your compassion for your fellow man. It's been said it is much better to give than to receive, and I have found that to be true.
Star of Bethlehem Church blessed the community of Mortons Gap with 85 or 90 turkeys the week before Thanksgiving. Brother Brad Giffin, assistant pastor and Outreach director, said that the recipients of the turkeys were both astonished and blessed to receive the turkeys and very grateful.
I attended the honor roll breakfast at Earlington Elementary last week, recognizing the children who made all As or As and Bs. Mr. Strader gave a little spiel to all the children, letting them know how proud we all are of their accomplishments, then presented each child with a certificate of recognition, a gift certificate to Taco Bell, a pencil and a Hershey's chocolate bar (because, as Mr. Strader demonstrated, "making good grades is 'SWE-E-E-EEET"). We were served a light breakfast of doughnuts, doughnut holes, cookies, lemon bread, coffee, milk and fruit juices. Congratulations to all the students who made the honor roll at Earlington Elementary, but also to all the teachers who are up there leading, encouraging, instructing and mentoring. Props to you all.
Willie tagged out this year, with his greatest trophy being a 9-point buck. Borrowing a phrase from his buddy Billy Cartwright on a recent bear kill of his own: "Not a huge (buck), but a dead one." We grilled marinated doe tenderloin one evening a few weeks back and it was pretty tasty. The kids were eating it as fast as Willie could take it off the grill. We look forward to getting all the meat processed. I'm not a huge fan of deer meat, but I can tear up some deer summer sausage processed with cheese. It's quite tasty.
Jake Law scored a 13-point buck and Tyler Mills landed a 12-pointer. Way to go, guys. Do you have a hunting story you want to share?
Asher and Will got their first bows and Dad will soon be teaching them how to use them. Willie's been around bows since he was a little tyke himself, so he has an advanced knowledge of archery. Driving by our house, it would not be strange for you to see several of the neighborhood teens having target practice with Willie in the backyard. He's also pretty handy at small-scale bow maintenance and fletching arrows. They couldn't have a better teacher. One of these days we're going to make a family sport of it, but now's not the time to be buying six new bows. We girls will just have to wait our turn.
Belated happy birthday wishes go out to Barbara Fuller on Nov. 6, LoriAnn Cunningham on Nov. 15 and Timmy Vannoy on Nov. 23. Also to Jayden Law, who just turned six on Nov. 14. His mom and dad got him a brand spanking new bike for his birthday, but he had a little spill the next day, which resulted in a trip to the emergency room at RMC and the loss of the tip of one of his fingers. Boys will be boys. I'm sure he will have many more accidents on that bike before he outgrows it. Hope you all were blessed on your day and many more to come.
If any of you Yellow Jackets would like to purchase a 2009-2010 yearbook, they are on sale now through Dec. 17 at the reduced price of $10. After Christmas break, they will be sold for $12.50 each. You may purchase them in the gym every morning starting at 7:10 a.m. or call the school at 825-6157 and ask for a yearbook committee member. Also, if anyone would like to purchase an Earlington Elementary drawstring backpack, those can be picked up for $5.
The Earlington PTA is still collecting for the canned food drive, through Dec. 15. The class with the most canned goods turned in will receive a popcorn party, so everyone is encouraged to donate items. This is a great cause and all donated food items will be distributed to those families who are less fortunate. Thanks to all those who have given thus far. You are making a difference to a family in need.
The monthly "Box Tops For Education" contest will run through the end of the school year, so let's remember to clip those out and turn them in. Each month, the winning class will be allowed to choose either a popcorn or an ice cream party. To learn more about how you can help our school, go to www.boxtops4education.com.
Please remember Sidney and Sandy Vannoy in your prayers. We know that God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we can ask or think.
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Luke 6:38
Send your announcements, birthdays, anniversaries, church news, prayer requests, and any other interesting Earlington news to amytownsell@yahoo.com, or call (270) 399-0597. If you're on MySpace or facebook, look me up (www.myspace.com/amyandwillie or www.facebook.com/Inks.Girl). The Lord bless you always, and make His face to shine upon you and yours. I'll be seeing you around town.
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