Courtesy photo Phi Delta Chi members, from left, Erin Phillips, Haley Howell, Kelsi Pickens and Hannah Wirey at the Austin High sorority's summer formal.

Water park offers one-day free pass to season-end fun

Wendy's word

Have you had any moments lately that define who you are or shape who you are to become? Have you enjoyed a sunrise or sunset; the closing of a door or the opening of a window; the beauty of a clear sky or the magnificence of a rainstorm?

Although we would love for every minute of every day to hold the majesty of an unforgettable time, if that were the case, we would never appreciate awesome times when they happen. We certainly would never consider a hard time a memorable moment either.

Whether a rose or a thorn, each moment is a piece of our life puzzle, molding the person we are. It's in looking back over our lives, realizing the incredible puzzle before our eyes, that we see the blessings of the moments. May you recognize the special moments in your life today.

Now let's see what the "chatter" is for today ...

Free admission

Summer is not over yet, so if you are looking for one last splashing good time, Point Mallard water park will offer free admission Sunday for children ages 11 and younger.

In addition, with the park's seasonal closing Monday, there will be a $5 general admission for ages 5 and older, with children ages 4 and younger free.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 341-4900.

'Sweet Summer' formal

It was a "Sweet Summer" for members of Austin High School's Phi Delta Chi social sorority, at least that was the theme of the recent formal at the Decatur Country Club.

Those attending included: Seniors — Crystal Deuel escorted by Andrew Ceci; Haley Howell escorted by T.J. Paysinger; Chynna Jones escorted by Kane Green; Erin Phillips escorted by Kirk Averitt; Kelsi Pickens escorted by John Sumerel; and Hannah Wirey escorted by Lance Smith; juniors — Shanna Dunn escorted by Trey Richard; Katelyn Free escorted by Steven Matthew Croft; Tara May escorted by Nicholas Flannagin; and Rachel Teague escorted by Christopher Miller; sophomores — Caitlin Adams escorted by Jonathan Smith; Stephanie Bevans escorted by Wesley Button; Leah Brown escorted by Cody McDonald; Courtney Campbell escorted by Matthew Frazier; Mary Francis Carridine escorted by Jack Roberson; Katie Beth Doss escorted by Lawson Hahn; Holly Harris escorted by Austin Day; Julie Johnson escorted by Kyle Thibodeaux; Briley Lovett escorted by Riley Howard; Lillie Pike escorted by Mathew Tittle; Ashton Reist escorted by Tyler Kilgro; Rebekah Roberts escorted by Tanner Bennett; and Jennifer Villareal escorted by Garrett Sibley.

Women's Connection

Women's Connection will meet Friday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Decatur Country Club.

Enjoy a demonstration of the latest accessories from Fallalary and hear a message from guest speaker Bettie Gobble on "Appearances — More than Meets the Eye." Gobble, a writer, decorator and bargain shopper, resides in Columbia, Tenn.

The cost is $13. For reservations and complimentary nursery care, contact Nancy Fortune at 340-0113 or nbfortune
@mindspring.com or Maxine Hall at 773-4978 or Hornet@ieee
.org.

Welsh Association

For individuals interested in the Welsh heritage, you may want to check out the Alabama Welsh Association.

Currently, new chapters are being formed, however, until membership levels grow enough to support individual chapters everyone meets together.

The group meets the last Saturday of each month at Golden Rule Barbecue in Pell City at 6 p.m. Anyone with an interest in the Welsh is invited to attend. For more information, contact Billy Price at 478-4682 or visit the Web site at www.alabamawelsh.com.

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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