Reflecting on America's tradition

Wendy’s word

Helping with a social studies project last week was like a crash course in Colonial Times 101. Although the original colonies were not formed from a flour, salt and water mixture as this one was, assisting my 10-year-old daughter with the replica was a time of reflection for me.

Today our country is a melting pot of cultures, languages, religions and varied social beliefs. However, we are blessed to live in a free country that welcomes our individuality because of the way it originated years ago.

As our laws and borders come under scrutiny, let’s remember our United States. We have a tradition, a constitution, a language and a country we should all be proud of; we should never take it for granted or try to change it to accommodate others.

Let’s see what the “chatter” is for today ...

Hartselle Newcomers

The Hartselle Newcomers Club will meet Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hartselle Fine Arts Center, formerly the historic Burleson School building, 305 College St. Guest speakers will be David Burleson and Jennifer Sittason.

First United Methodist Church will provide child care. Contact Sue Kalber at 751-0295 or Sandy Johnson at 751-4540 for information.

Colonial Dames

Councilor John Rolfe Colonial Dames Chapter 18 met recently for a quarterly meeting and luncheon. Pat Lewis, president, presided. Gayle Guy led the invocation, pledge to the flag and rituals. Connie Ansley, secretary, read the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved. Treasurer Virginia Kobler distributed the latest financial report. Registrar Charlotte Hazel reported that two prospective members are working on application paperwork.

Guest speaker Julia Sutton was introduced by Lorraine Ennis and presented an informative program on the Coats of Arms, offering samples of various coats of arms that she had painted.

The upcoming Colonial Dames State Conference will be in Fort Payne on Feb. 9-10. Hazel will attend as Chapter 18’s delegate. The next meeting will be March 15 at 10:45 a.m. at the Wild Rose Café in Huntsville. Ansley will present the program.

UDC Chapter 291

Joe Wheeler Chapter 291, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met Jan. 18 with 21 members present.

Hostesses during the social hour were Nell Canada and Betty Dupuy. A Ross Moore CD provided period music.

President Glendora James called the meeting to order. Kay McCarley, vice president, read the president general’s message from the UDC magazine. Dorothy Sipes read the poem “The Confederate Flag,” followed by a program by Rita Birdsong on Forrest’s Artillery.

Sarah Gray donated Judith Carney’s book “When I Get Home,” based on the true story of Lucinda Jane Boone Pless, a Confederate heroine. The book was presented to the Alabama Room at the Decatur Public Library. Ginger Reeves acted as auctioneer for the white elephant and bake sale. Money raised will go toward the scholarship fund and for the Randolph Relief recipients.

That’s all for now. It’s been great “chattin’” with ya!

Let me know what is going on in your little corner of the world. If it’s special to you and features any of the great people who live in our community, then it will make a great Chatterbox item. Just e-mail me at ddchatterbox@yahoo.com, or call me at 350-5730. I look forward to hearing from you.

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