Tornado victims receive assistance
Danville news
I am so very proud to live in the great state of Alabama. When all of the deadly storms hit the state and killed and hurt so many people, destroyed homes, businesses and whatever else was in their paths, the people pulled together as one to help those in need. Churches, volunteer fire departments, Alabama National Guard and businesses started the cleanup, donated food, water and clothing and other items for the storm victims. There were also several radio stations that stayed on the air 24-7 to give updates on storm activities and direct people to where they needed to go for assistance,
I never knew just how much it means to have a battery-powered radio to keep up with what was going on. I count my blessings that the loss of power was our only problem, and I pray for God’s blessings on everyone who lost loved ones and their homes during this terrible time in our state. I also want to thank Keith Abercrombie and his radio station 105.7 in Hartselle for all of its help during the days when so many people were without power.
Special happy belated birthday wishes go out this week to Larry Hill and Gary Hill, both on May 1, Brandon Turrentine on May 2, Luke Campbell, Wes Campbell, Scott LaRoche and Courtney Self, all on May 4, John Hughes on May 6, Wylie Reeves, Marvolene Her-bert and Nick McCleskey, all on May 8, Anna Bibb and Dalton Faulkner, both on May 9 and Nicholas Pendleton on May 10.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Dylan Newell, Shane Boyd and Bob Sims, all on May 13, Perry Jones on May 14 and Emily Long on May 15.
Special belated happy wedding anniversary wishes go out to David and Ruth Sparkman who celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 6, James and Sandra Roden who celebrated their 44th anniversary on May 6 and Bobby and Nell Dobbins who celebrated their 30th anniversary on May 11.
Shady Grove Baptist Church is a drop-off location for donations to the Lawrence County emergency Management Agen-cy. Following is a list of items needed by storm victims: mosquito spray, canned soup, dish detergent, laundry detergent, hats, index cards, fabric softener, ice, coolers, diapers, baby wipes, lip balm, sunscreen, rolls of plastic, tarps, socks, underwear, aluminum foil, and go-boxes. All donations will be delivered by the church to the Law-rence EMA Office in Moulton for distribution to families affected by the tornadoes.
