Tignall News
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
The second grade Thanksgiving program on Tuesday, November 19, at Washington-Wilkes Primary School was a joy to all parents and grandparents. My grandson, Curt Gammon, had a part in the program. I saw Pat Mack there to see her grandson, J.T. Mack. This program brought back wonderful memories and I felt like I should have been there in front of the groups of children guiding them. Those were the fun days especially one Thanksgiving program when I closed the curtain and a fight started right on stage. It was a fight with the Indians against the turkeys. I think both groups lost some feathers. .On Tuesday night everyone was really in a festive mood at the shopping night on The Square. Kay Tyler and I enjoyed Heather Smallwood's Gym Frogs gymnastics group entertaining on The Square. My granddaughters, Kara and Kaci Gammon, participated in that entertainment. Don't grandchildren keep us busy, but isn't it fun! .Many family get-togethers took place over the Thanksgiving holidays. I wonder if everyone else has that stuffed feeling as I do. We feel that we have to eat all the leftovers because there is no room left in the refrigerator. .Having Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gammon were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Tyler, Jordan, Caleb and Sydney of Hoschton; and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Gammon, Curt, Kara and Kaci. It's hard keeping six kids inside on a rainy Thanksgiving Day, but we were thankful for the rain. Some of the adults and kids enjoyed playing the game of Spoons most of the afternoon. All the little cousins really have a good time together. .Mr. and Mrs. Greg Tyler and children of Hoschton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tyler from Wednesday through Saturday. . Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bobo of McDonough spent Friday through Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Bobo. Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Bobo spent Monday through Wednesday in their home in Bainbridge. .Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keener and Dave Keener joined Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keener and children of Loganville at the home of Vince Keener of Snellville for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keener, Madison and Nolan of Loganville spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Keener. .Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Maney had Thanksgiving dinner with their daughter, Debra Smith, and her family in Conyers. . Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Denard hosted Thanksgiving dinner with their guests, Shane, Jesse, and Coty Denard, Brad Denard, and Kaitlyn Denard of Elberton, and Linda Denard. .Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Ware and their family spent Sunday in Milledgeville with Gloria's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin. .Sara Frances Henderson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Creight Henderson in Beech Island Wednesday and Thursday. Sara Frances then spent Thursday afternoon through Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Johnson in North Augusta. .Kay and Julie Fincher visited with Kay's mom, Jeanette Edwards in Rome, on Thursday and Friday. They joined Rev. Dale Fincher in Marietta for dinner Saturday with Dale's sister, Felicia Salmon and her family. .Mr. and Mrs. Dave Derrick had their children and grandchildren visiting with them over the holidays. Laura and Kathryn Ashe of Rock Hill, S.C., visited from Thursday through Saturday; Sara Bruschi of Rock Hill, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. B.K. Kennedy of Greenville visited Thursday and Friday; and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Derrick, David and Michael of Loganville spent Thursday with them. .Thanksgiving guests of Lois and Peggy Sale were David and Gloria Sale of Dewy Rose; Danny and Scarlett Gibson, Brittany and Nathan of Lexington, S.C.; Mike and Angie Sale, Amber, Mason, and Amelia of Colbert; and Marjorie Gibson of Dallas; Suzanne Wolfe and her friend, Lee Jones of Duluth visited on Friday night. Marjorie stayed until Saturday and while here she visited with Carolyn Gammon on Friday afternoon and with Jeanette Broome on Saturday morning. These school friends always have to catch up with the news of each other. .John and Nonie Yochim hosted Thanksgiving dinner for his family and her family. Arriving on Tuesday night were John's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Bowers of Hudson, Fla., then on Wednesday they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Yochim, Alyssa and Niki of California, Maryland; and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yochim and Eric of Valrico, Fla. John's family stayed until Saturday. Nonie's family came for the day Thursday. They were Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Waters of Buford; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Robertson of Dacula; Mr. and Mrs. Tim Echols, Mr. and Mrs. David McAvoy and Charlie, Phoebe, Blake and Aubrey Davis. They took dinner to Vivian and Louie Wolozin as they were unable to come over. John and his brothers always enjoy their annual yard football games with the kids, but I wonder if the rain or John's age kept them from that game this year. .Margaret Fortson spent Wednesday and Thursday with her cousin, Glen Hendrix in Hartwell. Joining them were Mark and Ginny Lawrence and children of Columbus. Margaret had dinner Sunday in Anderson with Otis and Martha Ann Fortson. .Spending Wednesday with William Rhodes were Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rhodes and Christopher of Danielsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Eichhorn, Dilan and Dawson of Citrus County, Fla., and joining them all for dinner at William's house on Thursday were Bobby Rhodes of Augusta; Clifford Barnett of North Carolina; Frances Dyson, Pat Mack, Chris Mack and Austin. .Spending Thanksgiving Day with Mary Ann Williams were Kason Bradley, Todd and Gina Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grimes and Mr. and Mrs. Bo Witcher, Brandon and Brittany of Elberton, and Terry Nix of Clarkesville. Brittany remained overnight with her grandmother. .Kathy, Sott, and Stacey Ware were guests of Kathy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vandiver of Union Point for Thanksgiving supper. Stacey remained for a visit with his grandparents. .Joining Peggy and Donald Ware for Thanksgiving Day were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Albea, Yvonne Albea of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ware and Stacey. .Louanne Morris of Augusta spent Tuesday through Thurseday with Christine Burton. Thanksgiving Day at the home of Almond Standard they joined Laura and Rick Standard of Hull and Laura's parents of Rome, and Laura's sister and her family, Ben and Natalir Standard of Wilmington, S.C.; Dawn and Steven Seabolt and Sam from near Atlanta; Larry and Pam Pullen, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Pullen and children of Elberton; Josh and Lacey Fincher and Jade, and Dale Fincher. .Pat Mack was the guest for lunch Saturday, among others, of Donald and Betty Ward in their new home on the lake. Donald and Betty are from Hull. .Let's keep Margie Rogers and Inez Moore in our prayers this week. .There will be a baby shower for Gretchen Lamar at Tignall Baptist Church Sunday, December 9, from 2 until 3:30 p.m., given by friends. All ladies of the church are invited. Remember, Bruce and Gretchen are expecting twin boys. .The movie, "The Nativity," sponsored by the youth department at Tignall Baptist Church will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center on December 8. Everyone is invited. Bring your lawn chaiars. Concessioins will be provided. .Beulah Baptist Church enjoyed having Rev. Albert Huyck preach Sunday at their morning worship service. Beulah Baptist Church will be sponsoring a yard sale on December 7 and 8 in their new Family Life Center. The members are continuing to work on their new kitchen in this center. .Congratulations to Michelle Smith for being awarded Teacher of the Year for Wilkes County. Michelle is the daughter of Gary and Paula Butts and the granddaughter of Louise Harper. I know they are proud of her. .Congratulations also to Bobbi Jo Wilson on her retirement from Regions Bank. She said her body told her it was time to retire. When being asked what she planned to do since retiring, she said she had not planned anything. Bobbi Jo says she might see the grandchildren more often. Bobbi Jo, you don't need to plan, other people findout you are retired and they plan for you. Bobbi Jo and Gene enjoyed having heir children and grandchildren over for Thanksgiving last week. Visiting with them Thursday and Friday were Cheryl Rhodes, Alicia and Kelsey of Marietta, and for the day Thursday were Kelli Reining, Hannah, Maggie, Caleb and Carsen of Evans. .Having Thanksgiving dinner with Tony and Marion Hammond Thursday were Joe, Debbie, and Cassie Burton, Barrett and Amber Ware, Doris Smathers, Marc and Heather Hammond, Brock and Camden. Outof town guests were Mindi Burton of Augusta; Ryan Burton of Cairo; Dustin Davis of Augusta; Brooke Duncan and Mac of Augusta; Mary Hammond, Fred, Linda, and Cody of Clarks Hill, S.C.; Marvin and Dayle Hammond of Modoc, S.C.; Bob and Teri White of Port Orange, Fla.; Bill and Teri Hammond, Lola and Makayla of Crawford. They all had a wonderful day together. .A special thank you to the youth in the county who prepared and delivered Thanksgiving meals to the shut-ins. We are very proud of all our youth who are involved in these mission projects.
Tignall Homemakers meet to discuss items of interest to members
At the November 15 meeting of the Tignall Homemakers, the president, Pat Mack, thanked all who had contributed to the very successful Tignall Fall Festival. Edna Lamar's devotional reading on the subject of Thanksgiving included two of her favorite poems.
Linda Burns reported that she and other Homemakers had attended a Tignall Council Meeting and asked for help with work needed on the library building.
Linda also gave the program for the meeting in which she displayed some of her attractive gift baskets and showed how to assemble them.
The president announced that the December meeting will be a covered dish luncheon at the home of Sally and John Kennedy. In the last few years this has become a very pleasant Christmas tradition for the club.
Becky Dixon and Edna Lamar served delectable refreshments in a colorful setting celebrating Thanksgiving.
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