Montezuma Community News
Sending out Happy Valentine wishes to all! Montezuma sends out happy birthday wishes to Lynn Cook and Eddie Morton on Feb. 8; Holly Hemby, Henry Monks, Vayda Brooks on Feb. 10; Mandy Cooper Futch on Feb.11; Danielle Atkins, Deanna Morrison, Ray Cook, Donna Doyle and Mollie McGuire on Feb 12; and John Moore and Randy Cooper on Feb 13.
We need more community involvement for our center and would like to invite people to join in. Annual renewal dues are $25 after your first initial year of joining. Membership dues need to be paid now to be considered an active member. We also take donations. Payments can be mailed to Edith Sills at 4475 Sunshine Rd, Henderson, TN 38340. We appreciate all our members and would like to have more events if we can get enough help to do so. Call Ann Moore at 608-2033 or myself if you have any new ideas for the center or wish to get involved. People who want to rent the community center should contact Betty Cooper at 879-9078 for booking. We ask those renting our facility to please follow our rules and show respect for the building. We try to keep it in the best order possible, and it takes everyone cooperating to make that happen. If you care about this community, please get involved in what is taking place to continue to grow our County and make it a better place to live and raise a family. Get to know what is changing in our local government, schools, churches and communities through the news, friends, your church, teachers, etc., and if it matters to you, there are ways to help make things better.
There is much spiritual warfare with society accepting things that go against who God is and what HIS laws are that we are to follow. Every day of life has its challenges, but if we look to God for the right path, it can be a good one. Please pray for our local government and federal government, law enforcement, school staff, teachers and the listed individuals of Doris Ross, Donna Doyle, Carolyn Goff, Jimmy Cooper, Jeff Brewington, Melanie Pratt Hudson, Renee Jordan, Wesley Whitman, Imogene Naylor, Betty Cooper, Betty Sexton, Ruby Hannah, Vicki Dickson, Donnie Brooks, Linda Plunk, Wayne and Lynn Frye, Lee Trice, Patricia Ledford, Mike Tedford, Clint Murley, Sherry Fletcher, Chuck Beacham, Sandra Lott, Faye Crouse, Janice Morris, Lisa Bishop, Jeanette Walker, Paul Schilling, Nancy Crouse and others that are sick or healing. We especially want to remember the families of Doris Hughes, David V. Maness, Todd Stewart, Jean Cleek, Lisa Feathers and other families that have recently lost loved ones.
I am always looking for noteworthy news to share in this column. Please send to gaylescox1977@gmail.com or text me at 608-2857.
As always, I am wishing a very blessed week to all you readers. Until next time!
Henderson Community News
Hello to my family and friends. It is good to be with you on another day that the Lord has allowed us to see. Not only has He allowed us to see a new day, He has allowed us to be together one more time. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Well, Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. It is on Feb. 14 just in case you forgot; hope you will not end up on the bad list this year. Make that day a very special day for the one you love!
To all the thousand visitors that came to the City of Henderson for the 2024 Freed-Hardeman University Lectureship, we would like to welcome you to our City once again and hope you enjoy your time here.
Valerie Griggs wants to wish this beautiful woman a special Birthday on Feb. 7; she will be turning 98 years young, and she is very nice and a Christian woman! She has three lovely daughters and worked at Essary Florist. She also worked at Jack Creek Elementary School as a cook for 30 years and is famous for her homemade rolls! Her name is Mrs. Emma Ross! Ms. Emma, Valerie and the City of Henderson wish you a very Happy Birthday and pray it will be a blessed day for you!
You know one of my favorite sayings is “Keep the honey in the moon.” This couple will be celebrating their big 60 wedding anniversary. The 60th wedding anniversary is a significant milestone in a couple’s journey together. Known as the Diamond anniversary, this celebration is a testament to the enduring love and commitment that has stood the test of time. Diamonds, the hardest naturally occurring substance on earth, symbolize the strength and resilience of a marriage that has flourished over six decades. Mr. John and Mrs. Lillia Cawthon will celebrate on Thursday, Feb 22. If you see this lovely couple, tell them congratulations! It has been a pleasure, honor and a blessing to know you as a loving couple. May the Lord bless them with many more years together. Congratulations and happy anniversary from the city of Henderson!
Black History Spot Light: Chester County Training School, the first high school for African American students in Chester County, Tennessee, opened in 1932. Mr. J. A. Vincent served as its first principal. This school was located on U.S. Highway 45 North in Henderson. The first graduating class (1936) consisted of seven members. In 1963, the school’s name was changed to Vincent High after J. A. Vincent. In 1969, it was merged with Chester County High School as a result of desegregation.
The place to be on Feb. 17 is at the Sixth Annual Black History Program! The program will take place from 2-4 p.m. at the Chester County Senior Center, 247 E. Main St. Henderson, TN 38340. Theme for this year is “African Americans and the Arts,” featuring the following: Artist Frank Lilly, Artist Courtney Haynes, Violinist Dominick Barconia and Mona Lisa Lanier Dancers. The program is sponsored by Ladies from Henderson Community. It is a FREE event. For more information please contact one of the following people: A. Croom at 731-608-0776, L. Wright at 662-689-1283 or A. Hollingsworth at 731-313-9150. Everyone is invited!
The City of Henderson would like to say Happy Birthday to Donna Butler, 2/6; Laura Walker, 2/7; and Tabitha Sampson. The city would like to take this time to wish all of our loved ones in the Nursing Home, who had a birthday this week a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
On our prayer list this week is our country, our children, our teachers, our family, the sick and shut in and especially our men and women that are serving our country.
Remember to patronize with our local businesses here in town; let us try to support our own as much as we can. If you live in the City of Henderson and have news about your family, birthday, anniversary, announcements, and things happening in the City, I need to hear from you. Text me at 608-6132 or call and leave your message.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
