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By Brenda Bailey

Sheffield-Calahaln

Correspondent

Birthday wishes to: Alisa Allen on Sept. 29; Lucas Shoffner on Sept. 30; Delbert Ramsey on Oct. 1; and Ricky Swisher on Oct. 2.  Happy anniversary to Mike and Suzonne Stratton who will celebrate on Oct. 3.  If you would like a birthday or anniversary listed, please let me know.

Ryan Spry, son of Alan Spry and grandson of Sonya Spry, came in second place in the 85 12-15 class of the 2024 Spring Series at East Bend Motorsports. We all congratulate Ryan on his accomplishment in racing and wish him the best in all future races. We’re proud of him and his great sportsmanship.  Thanks to Sonya Spry for the photos and information.

Jam sessions are held each week on Mondays at Eddie’s Place in Cool Springs from 6-9:30 p.m. This past Monday, Deborah Kauffmann from PA and James Dishman joined the jam. This was Deborah’s first time and we enjoyed having her with us.

The Schoolhouse Music Jam at Farmington Community Center is each Thursday evening with Potluck at 6, followed by country, bluegrass and gospel music at 6:30.  Admission is $3.

Brenda Bailey and Jim Thompson, who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 22, were given a party by Bob and Kathy Ellis at their home.  Approximately 25 people enjoyed food including cocktail meatballs, chips and dip, cheese and crackers, vegetable tray, steamed shrimp, fruit tray, bacon wrapped cocktail franks, miniature brownies, divinity, rum cake, drinks and more.  It was a wonderful party thanks to Bob and Kathy and their hospitality. Among special guests were Brenda’s grandson, Jason Brown and Jim’s daughter, Rhonda (Brent) Robertson. All those in attendance are special to Brenda and Jim. Thanks.   

Sheffield-Calahaln VFD’s  Gun Bingo scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 still has tickets available for $60.See Chief Mills or a member of the department for tickets.

New Union’s Hotdog Saturday is this week from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Poceeds will go to Michele Dyson, who was injured in an accident on Aug. 19 when a tree (and power lines) fell on her vehicle on Dyson Road. Keep Michele, Steven, Hunter and family members in your prayers.

A Fish Fry Fundraiser for Michele Dyson is scheduled at New Hope Baptist Church for this Saturday from 5 p.m. until sold out.  Dinner plates include fish, fries, cole slaw, hushpuppies, dessert and drink for $12. New Hope is is at 149 New Hope Road, Statesville.

A BBQ fundraiser at the Sheffield-Calahaln Community Center will be Saturday, Oct. 5 from 3-7 p.m. Purchase a pound of barbecue which comes with slaw, dip and four rolls or purchase barbecue sandwiches.  Drinks will be available. Desserts will be available for those who prefer to eat-in. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will help pay for a new roof for the community center at 174 Turkeyfoot Road, Mocksville.

Penn View Bible Institute Ministerial Department will minister at Community Covenant Church on Sunday at the 10:45 worship servicewith  preaching, singing and more.  A carry-in dinner will follow.

On Sunday, Oct. 7 at the 11 a.m. worship service at Liberty Wesleyan, Pastor Jesse Garmon and his wife Bobbie will be guest speakers for the Pastor Appreciation Sunday service. Lunch will follow.

MawMaw’s Restaurant on US 601 South near Mocksville offers local musicicians on Friday evenings from 6-8.

Prayer requests continue for Bryan Swain, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Betty Dameron, Tammy Keller, Charles England, Lincoln Dyson, Chester Reeves, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood, Geraldine Lambert, Betty Beck, Sue Gobble, Helen Bulla, Paul Beck, Juanita Keaton, Emily Brown, Marsha Gobble, Brian Jacobs, Mary Teague, Eddie Porter, Janie Williams, Maria Knight, Violet Coursey, Clyde Jordan, Jack Seaford, Fred Beck, Tom Cornatzer, Michael Collier, Michele Dyson, Hilda Keaton, Taylor Thompson and Terry Dyson.

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