What would our lives be like in the United States without our veterans? Would we still have the freedoms that we enjoy in our lifetime? Our veterans have given life and limbs to protect our way of life. I am so very thankful for God’s blessings of brave young women and men who care enough about our country to serve in the Armed Forces to keep the United States of America “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.” God bless all of our veterans and their families and “God Bless America!”

Danville-Neel Elementary School PTO prize ticket winners are announced as follows: Bristol Brown, next book tablet; Mary Duke, coffee maker and Annette Vaughn, hunter safety system. The Danville-Neel Elementary School Harvest King and Queen are Chasteen Jackson and Ann Marie Cheatham. The winning auction basket and most creative was made by Janet Fields and the highest bid basket, Hawk Pride, was made by Ms. Broadfoot’s class. The students enjoyed participating in a character parade Fri., Oct. 31.

Danville United Methodist Church had a children’s youth and adult event for costumed ghosts and goblins Fri., Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. They sponsored a community-wide Trunk-or-Treat at the church. Brother Mike and Tammy Vest directed the fun.

Special congratulations go out this week to Trent and Holli (Dunn) Reynolds who were married Sept. 27 in Wilmore, Ky.

Tim Garner, Discipleship Training director at Corinth West Baptist Church had new books for the study group on Sun., Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. “One Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven” was written by Mark Cahill and will be their group’s focus for several months. Jeff Reid is their teacher and Tony Smithson and Brother Glenn Miller also teach.

Special congratulations go out this week to Blake and Meghan Heard on the birth of their son, Tucker Blake Heard. He was born Sept. 25. He weighed eight pounds and four ounces and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. His proud grandparents are Madelyn Vick and Richard Lynn and his proud great-grandparents are John and Mary Locklear.

McKendree United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Swamp John’s supper fundraiser Wed., Nov. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Chicken, fish and shrimp dinners are available and you may eat in or order them to go. Bible study will resume on Wed. night, Nov. 19. Proceeds from the supper will go for the church’s expenses to renovate the Bridge building on New Cut Road.

Heartfelt prayers are extended to those on the church prayer list as follows:  Tommy Spinks, Junior Taylor, Virginia Prater, Connie Campbell, Edward Kelsoe, Todd Lovell, Annette Riggs, Sabrina Millwood, John Locklear, Jeremy Lancaster, Tommy Jenkins, Jake White, Shannon Garrison, Dale Boyd, Troy Johnson, Paul Ballew, Hovis Wynn, Shelia Speakman, Sandra Blackwood, Jax Etienne, Nancy Justice, Thelma Thompson, J.R. Burgess, April Griggs, Mr. Bobby, Faye, Jill, Carrie, Laura and Linda.

Belinda Ricks of Andrew’s Chapel Community was in charge of the Senior Citizen lunch at Corinth West Baptist Church on Tues., Oct. 21. Gaynell Wilhite asked for comments and prayer requests before the meal of chili, soup, stew, cornbread and desserts. Joe Shedd led the prayer and Jeff Reid blessed the food. Others enjoying the crockpot delights were Benes Schultz, Gene Wilson, JoAnn Thompson, Belinda Jones, C.J. Sullins, Jane Moseley, Betty Walker, Sue Williams, Martha Thomas, Janis Williams, Paulette Wilhite, Kay Farrer, Shirley Pope, Patti Condo, Nelda Shedd, Wilda Willingham, Linda Shedd, David Shedd, Brother Glenn Miller and Gaynell Wilhite, who called four bingo games after church. The next meeting will be Tues., Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. Patti Condo, Gaynell Wilhite, Jeff Reid and Brother Glenn Miller delivered 14 meals and fall treats to shut-ins in the community and surrounding areas.

Belated happy birthday wishes go out this week to James Stephens of Neel on Oct. 31.

The Cowboy-No-Fences Church has been organized and meetings have been held near Falkville on Hwy. 55 west for three years. Their membership has increased from 30 to 250 and they are having two Sunday morning worship services. They welcome everyone to come to either the 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. services, which are conducted by Pastor Josh Sparkman. Their members have bought land on West Lacon Road just off Evergreen Road at Massey and have plans drawn up for a new church.

I want to say a special thank you this week to the many contributors of church and community news who help to make the Danville, Massey and surrounding area news column in the Hartselle Enquirer more enjoyable. The contributors are listed as follows, Kay Farrer and Betty Boyd, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Brenda Crowe, Barbara Summerford, Katie Sue Hardin, Carolyn Besnyl, Carol Holladay, Mary McCay, Doris Puckett, Mary Turney, Frances Rowe, Valerie Williamson, Lynn Hogan, Janis Williams, Shirley Pope, Linda Walker, Wilda Willingham, Willodean Templeton, Susan McAbee and Wanita Nisly. I also want to thank all of our Hartselle Enquirer readers for their support.