A Girl Looked Out the Window

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Our great-granddaughter who's 4 has written her first book.

A Girl looked Out the Window

by Annabelle

Once upon a time, there was a sun rose on a hot morning over all the mountains.  In the middle of the mountains were flowers and on top of the mountains there was a rainbow.

A girl came out an waked up out of her bed.  She went to look out of her window of her bedroom.  She saw a rainbow.  She felt happy.

The End

( Annabelle, you are now published)

Soy Beans Harvest

We have seen the Harvest Moon and the Hunter Moon come and go and now we have a freeze warning for tomorrow night.  It's a treat to watch the seasons come and go.  The planting, the growing, and then the harvest.

Green Beans  Mid July

Brown Beans  Mid October

After Harvest

4th Annual K- 9 Kapers Dog Show

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  The fourth annual K-9 kapers Dog Show presented by The First Presbyterian Church was a big success. Drawing a  large crowd of supporters; dogs of many breeds lined up to show off for their masters. The best news was that all the entries were winners, and all spectators were equally rewarded with a wonderful time.  Even the weather was very cooperative, with bright sunshine and a crisp breeze.  Lots of good food and prizes for, making it just another great day in Blytheville.  An abundance of home made cakes, cookies, brownies were offered for sale, while the men of the Church sold hamburgers and hot dogs. 

 

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Old Glory

Have you noticed; we have two new flag poles and new flags for each.  We are all proud of the new flags and the professional installation.  The flag committee did a good job.  The new poles are located; one at the Ramey Center, and one at the main office.  

Birthday Girl

Happy Birthday Ellen

Shelby Dee

Memories of a King

Happy Birthday Ellen

Ellen explains to the group how she got her birthday wish, Elvis.   Thanks Ellen for bringing him to the Village for your birthday performance. It was an exciting evening, and what a great time was had by all.

Lots of good food and fellowship.  It wonderful that we can all get together, relax, laugh and share an evening of musical entertainment.

          

Just a quick clip to give you an idea of what we were hearing.  Shelby is one impersonator of Elvis that really knows his business.  He has the Elvis voice along will all the jesters that made Elvis famous.  A treat to watch and listen.

Elvis had the crown dancing in the aisles.  You know that kind of music that you can't keep still. I saw folks that I have never seen dancing  before.  I didn't even know they could dance.  If I had not been required to take pictures; I would have been dancing too. 

Halloween and More

Sissy and Thurman Rowlett

The above couple turn their Westminster Village home in to a Halloween extravaganza.  It looks a lot like Christmas; only Halloween.  Have you ever seen a tree with black foliage?  I think the tree is the center of it all. Decorated with ornaments galore, many handmade by Sissy, this tree is an outstanding example of how to decorate for Halloween. 

I always wanted to be a County Agent.

I think the rewards of success are reserved for those who are willing do more than is required.

I can recite the Greek alphabet in less than 5 seconds.

I can fry most anything.

I can recite the rule for squaring a binomial 

I'm sure the first 100 years are the hardest.

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese

Peaches

Retired Col. Mary Turner,  USAF

Mary lives in San Antonio, TX but comes by occasionally for a brief visit.  Her health is not the best and she is currently recovering from hip surgery.  A native of Alamo , TN and the daughter of share croppers; she know lots about life.  She has a gift for writing stories and I'm sure she won't mind my sharing one with you. 

Peaches 

There was an obituary in my hometown newspaper.  Lenon "Peaches" King had passed away at the age of 68.  His funeral was in the First Baptist Church.  Mr. King, a laborer, died at his home on Nov. 7.  He is survived by his wife, six sons, one daughter, nineteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  He must have had a very happy life.

It doesn't say Peaches was black, but he was.  He and I played together in the late 1930's when we were three or four years old.  Our parents were working in the cotton field and we were left on a quilt in the shade of the wagon.  We made mud pies together, and got very dirty as we tried to color me the same color as Peaches.  We drank from the same cup, and ate from the same cookie although I was told not to because he might be unclean or diseased.  Sometimes I got spanked for my defiance.  I don't remember very much of this.  My Mother told me these stories and I believe they are true because I have a warm feeling about Peaches.

I saw him once or twice in a store where I was working as a teenager , and we exchanged a hello, how are you?  That is all I remember about Peaches, but his death has made me very sad.  It was Peaches who taught me that black people are not different from white people except on the outside.  It was Peaches who taught me to share food with others regardless of color.  And because of Peaches I learned to laugh and play and love.  Too bad I forgot all this later in life.

  

It Must Be Tea Time

Thanks to Patsy for all the nice photography.  Now Cloody can show off her stuff

We are especially proud of this set because it was made by the Memphis Grandkids Percy, Tanner, and Davis, and given  to us for Christmas .

The Birthday bowl from Bennie and Patsy.  

I Think It' Fall

Within the past couple of days this mum plant has really shown off.  After a long hot summer, often times not getting sufficient water, this determined flower survived giving us a nice show for the cooler days of October.   Don't look too closely for it's probably a little thin; not getting any feeding earlier in the year.  We are proud of it, and will do our best to see it survives the winter, and by next spring sprout to again put on a show.

I forget the name of this vine, but it's not the common trumpet vine one often sees.  This vine is not invasive, but is easy to manage.  It blooms heaviest in the early spring but not much after.  I think it's trying to say "Me Too" because it just put out two blooms and this is unusual for October.  Just showing off before the cold weather. 

The Village Book Club

The Village Book club  lead by Thurman Rowlett meets once a month to discuss the current month's selection .   This month the club met at the home of Thurman and Cissy .  What a treat to see all the Halloween decorations, with most everyone dressed in costume for the occasion .  This month's reading was " Three Cups of  Tea", with Edna Majors dressed appropriate for the occasion and came with her tea pot and three cups.  I'm sure a good time was enjoyed by all.  If you enjoy reading fun, fellowship and a lively discussion, you should check it out The Village Book Club.

Edna Majors and Betty Day.  Betty left her broom outside.

I know who this person is, but I'll never tell.  Clue; she was a student of Thurman's in High School.

October Fest at the Village

 October Fest was a great event.   We had good food, good music, and good fellowship. The music by Jackie and the Four Diamonds was outstanding, and I would like to see this band back again.

 

 A high point of the day was when a visitor named Pete and his friend did the Twist.  Great fun was had by all

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The Presbyterian Guest House

A Mission of The First Presbyterian Church of Blytheville, AR. was the renovation of the above house.   Working with Westminster Village, the house was one that was not being carried in inventory and for the restoration by The Presbyterian Church its now a guest home for visiting minsters, and other guests in need of accommodations.  The work was accomplished with Church volunteers and the help of The Westminster maintenance department.  It's a great project and serves a  good purpose.  Thanks to all who helped with this project.