Published: June 15, 2009 09:21 am      

HICKORY HAPPENINGS

“HEART GIFTS” It’s not the things that can be bought that are life’s richest treasure, It’s just the little “heart gifts” that money cannot measure…A cheerful smile, a friendly word, a sympathetic nod Are priceless little treasures from the storehouse of our God…They are the things that can’t be bought with silver or with gold, For thoughtfulness and kindness and love are never sold…They are the priceless things in life for which no one can pay, And the giver finds rich recompense in giving them away.

Hickory Volunteer Fire Department has gotten a new red truck, the Department received the new fire truck last week, and will be in operation after Monday night. Richard Stampley, fireman said anyone is welcome to come by and check it out. This is a great truck it has so many devices on it that the old one didn’t have. It will be a great improvement for the Department.

Flag Day, June 14th, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon. As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride!

Johnny Brand of Hickory celebrated his 83rd birthday on Friday last week. Family members got together on Saturday night with a surprise party at Boyette’s fish camp in Chunky. The following were already there when Johnny, Mary Jewel, John, Gina, Rachel and Anna Brand arrived and sang “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” as they entered the room. Attending were: Linda (Sissy) and Tony Ezell, Sherry and Skipper Harrison, Cecile, Alan, Ben and Lee Wallace, a friend of Ben Wallace all of Union, Jan and Clyde Guyse of Cross Gates, Roger Carr Jr. and family of Columbia, Ms., Judy, Allan and John Micheal McQueen of Russell, Debbie and Buddy Guyse, Bubba Brand, Angelia Collins from Hickory, Johnnie Jean Luke of Chunky. They had a birthday cake and money tree decorated for him. Everyone enjoyed sharing this special event and visiting with one another.

All the Churches in Hickory and the surrounding communities invite you to worship at the Church of your choice on Sunday.

There will be a FAREWELL MINI-CONCERT & SANGIN Sunday, June 21st at 6:30p.m. Hickory Baptist Church.

CELEBRATE LIFE-BLOOD DRIVE Sponsored by: Hickory Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, June 14th, 12:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. in the BLOODMOBILE.

PRAYER LISTS: Norman Snowden, Edna Neese, (Bessie Jean Chaney, Eva Hearn in Newton Hospital), Chaney Mills, Bobby Hurst, Logan Emmons, Mallory Todd, Noah Todd, Thadus Green, Toby Majure, Edward Buckley, Rodney Bounds, Frances Jones, Grace Bonner.

Shut-ins in our community and the surrounding areas are: Abertine Walker, Olive Meaders, Leola Fillingane.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT SANTA-LAND: Every Saturday and Sunday in July, Santa-Land will be open on Saturday, 10:00A.M.—until, Sunday—1:00P.M. until. Hickory-Fellowship Road.

Pray for our community, Church and National Leaders, U.S. Military.

The Wilson and Addie Rigdon family reunion will be held Saturday June 20th at the Johnson Arena 625 McNeil Rd. Decatur. Bring a covered dish and come fellowship,

Flag Day is Sunday, June 14th be sure to fly your Flag!

BIRTHDAY’S OF THE WEEK: (6/17..Melinda Loper.. Lowery McGee), (6/19.. Grace Bonner). Happy Birthday!

ANNIVERSARIES OF THE WEEK: (6/17..Wanda and Micheal Dearing), (6/18.. Jo and Jake Veenstra).HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CORN CASSEROLE: INGREDIENTS,

One can cream style corn, one can whole kernel corn (drained), one (8oz.) carton sour cream, one pkg. Mexican cornbread mix, one-half small onion, chopped fine, one stick butter. Melt butter in dish. Mix remaining ingredients and pour into dish over butter. Bake at 350 degrees for thirty-five to forty minutes. (DO NOT COVER).

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MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE!