We have all had a horrific week with weather, and now Chester County is suffering the loss of a long standing business that was lost to a fire. The legendary Bells Drive Inn that is so well-known is no more, and I have not heard what their plans are for now. This establishment has served many hamburgers over the years and was a staple eating place for many here in Chester County. It will definitely leave a void.
Prayers go to the families and workers of this business. Our hearts and prayers go out to those in surrounding counties that have lost family members or homes during the recent tornadoes and floods that occurred over the last week. I was thankful for the advance warnings that were put out by Ryan Hall Y’all and other weather forecasters. Seeking safety from the storm is the best choice you can make when you are warned.
Our local governmental meetings need more community support. If you care about Chester County, please pay attention to what is taking place in our county and come out to budget meetings and commission meetings and show your interest or concerns. Everyone should be mindful of what is going on in our county and care enough to help make a difference.
Montezuma sends out Happy Birthday wishes to Candy Beshires on April 11, April Beshires on April 12, Anthony Bolton on April 14 and Debbie Naylor on April 17.
We appreciate all our members at the center and would love for more of our community to get involved. With more help, we could plan more events for our community. Membership dues are $25 after your first initial year of joining, and they are due for this current year. 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. 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. Enjoy what time you have with your creator, your family and friends. Please be in prayer for the tornado and flood victims in the surrounding areas, our local and federal government, law enforcement, school staff, teachers, Graham Bickings, Frank Naylor, Lynn Frye, Brenda Hannah, Donna Doyle, Mike Lott, Cindy Kilzer, Curtis Morrison, Donnie Brooks, Mike Tedford, Sherry Fletcher, Chuck Beacham, Sandra Lott, Faye Crouse, Jeanette Walker, Paul Schilling, and others that are sick or healing. We especially want to remember the families of Mary Anne Callis, Dr. Woodie Demming, Dru Yopp, Johnathan Graham, Thomas L. Gaugh, Sr. and other families that have recently lost loved ones.
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As always, until next time, I am wishing a very blessed week to all you readers!
