Wasn’t that the prettiest snow ever? That’s the kind I like. Here today, gone tomorrow! I saw several snow pictures from families’ e-mails and face book, but prettiest were of the deer in the snow sent to me from Nancy Hilley and the picture of Kay Tyler’s of the snow around the pond with the reflection of the trees in the water. You won’t find me sliding down hills on pizza pans any more. I view the snow from the windows. I heard that 49 states have had snow this winter. Hawaii is the only state without snow. ƒIn one adult Sunday School class at Tignall Baptist Church Sunday morning, each couple was allowed a chance to tell their sweet pet name for their spouses. One sweet name for a wife was very unusual. It was “My Syrup Head.” Now, men, don’t get any ideas. ƒCongratulations to Blake and Angela Davis. Little Madeline Marie Davis was born February 9, weighing 8 lbs. 14. oz. She will be called Maddie. There are five generations now, living right here in Tignall. Her great-great-grandmother is Vivian Wolozin; great-grandmother, Nonie Yochim; and grandmother, Phoebe Davis. She also has a proud aunt, Aubrey Davis. ƒScott and Kathy Ware went down last Thursday to Wild Woods, Florida, to attend the funeral of Marie Bridges. Chad Safrit went with them. Chad and Scott were pallbearers for the funeral on Saturday. They returned home Saturday night. ƒVisiting Myrline Thornton during last week were Roy Thornton and his son Jeff Thornton who is from Lawrenceville. Mary Jacobs came last Wednesday and stayed through Saturday. Wilda Courney of Atlanta spent the weekend and Robert Randolph and his son Nicholas of Athens visited Sunday. ƒGloria Ware, Rose Ware, Roger and Vivian Walker, and Rev. Roy Cates attended the dinner after the worship service Sunday at Danburg Baptist Church recognizing their senior members. ƒDavid and Nancy Hilley visited with Stacy and Amanda Hilley, Owen and Warren in Commerce on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. ƒHappy birthday to O’Neil Adams. His family celebrated his birthday Sunday. Kimberly and Connor Coots of Ranger and Billy and Amanda Range and Abby of Bethlehem spent the weekend with O’Neil and Celeste and helped out with the celebrating. ƒMany people in this community are saddened to hear of the death of Albert Rhodes Jr. (Dunnie) on Sunday morning. Dunnie had a battle with cancer, but is in a much better place now. When we were growing up, all the cousins wanted to be with Dunnie because he was so much fun and had such a great sense of humor. One former classmate told about and incident in Mrs. Vandiver’s seventh grade class at Tignall school where they had been studying the Civil War. When Dunnie stood up his marbles came falling out through a hole in his pocket.

Mrs. Vandiver, looking very stern,

asked, “What is that?” Dunnie answered df_10_0011_1_ad._inr0d1d

with his usual quick wit, “The firing

on Ft. Sumter.” Mrs. Vandiver laughed louder than the students. He will be dearly missed by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Sheree, his son Derrick, and all his brothers and sisters, Sara Frances Henderson, Barbara Oakley, Betty Reese, Sanders Rhodes, Ed Rhodes, Pat Mack, and William Rhodes. ƒLet’s remember the following people in our prayers this week: Charlene Anderson who had knee replacement surgery recently; Bobby Blakey who fell and broke his nose; Myrline Thornton, Frances Vinson, Charles Pullen, Tommy Bowen, Phoebe Davis, Vivian Wolozin, Louise Denard, Patsy Epps, Reese Smith, Tim Echols, Shirley Roberson, Kathryn Anderson, and Billy Gilland. ƒI understand the Valentine Banquet at Tignall Baptist Church was a success despite the weather. There were about 54 guests and about 15 youth and adults working and serving. Guests played the Newlywed Game with Benjie and Beth Hodges winning that game. Wilbur and Ouida Maney won an award for being married the longest. They all had fun and enjoyed the delicious meal. ƒThe North Wilkes Steering Committee met Monday, February 8, at the old school lunchroom. A bingo night has been planned for Saturday, March 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Bingo night will be held at the old school lunchroom where you can enjoy playing bingo for great prizes and may also purchase refreshments. Mark this date on your calendar for a fun night. ƒOn aging: “Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.”