Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Due to circumstances beyond my control I will be away from My Hometown on April's third Saturday and so I will miss Wellborn School Reunion. I'm an adopted Wildcat. Wilsons transplanted ourselves here in 1980. The hometown school closed in the 60's. I covered the wonderful nostalgia of the annual school reunion for the Wellborn News column. It was a soft news weekly in the Suwannee Democrat for a dozen years or more.
I feel especially sorry to miss this year's reunion because it will be a tender time for my dear friend Helen McMullen Cribbs. Wilmer Cribbs departed this life on March 29st. By God's grace I spoke with both Helen and Wilmer March 27. There is no one in Wellborn who is kinder, more generous, more beloved than Helen Cribbs. God gave her and Wilmer 63 years of marriage and the gifts they gave us all are many; three daughters and two sons twelve grandchildren and eleven great grands. Their home place was honored with a plaque and proper recognition as a family farm with the lucky ones of their children in homes of their own on the acreage today. Wilmer's October birthday was the occasion for a Cribbs family gospel sing to which everyone was invited and everyone came. Wilmer was the down deep in the cellar bass voice. Thanksgiving weekend Cribbs invited the whole town again to come to their home. Page 69 in WELLBORN MY HOMETWON paperback book describes the warmth of their host and hostessing. Their nearby family helped and the specialty was pancakes, sausage and cane syrup made from their own cane the old fashioned boiling down way.
The old order changeth and yieldeth place to the new but we do treasure our rememberings of Wilmer Cribbs. A "Well done, thou good and faithful servant", man, indeed.
I feel especially sorry to miss this year's reunion because it will be a tender time for my dear friend Helen McMullen Cribbs. Wilmer Cribbs departed this life on March 29st. By God's grace I spoke with both Helen and Wilmer March 27. There is no one in Wellborn who is kinder, more generous, more beloved than Helen Cribbs. God gave her and Wilmer 63 years of marriage and the gifts they gave us all are many; three daughters and two sons twelve grandchildren and eleven great grands. Their home place was honored with a plaque and proper recognition as a family farm with the lucky ones of their children in homes of their own on the acreage today. Wilmer's October birthday was the occasion for a Cribbs family gospel sing to which everyone was invited and everyone came. Wilmer was the down deep in the cellar bass voice. Thanksgiving weekend Cribbs invited the whole town again to come to their home. Page 69 in WELLBORN MY HOMETWON paperback book describes the warmth of their host and hostessing. Their nearby family helped and the specialty was pancakes, sausage and cane syrup made from their own cane the old fashioned boiling down way.
The old order changeth and yieldeth place to the new but we do treasure our rememberings of Wilmer Cribbs. A "Well done, thou good and faithful servant", man, indeed.
# posted by Jinny Wilson @ 4:42 PM
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
The life size cross in front of Wellborn United Methodist Church on CR 137 is covered with flowers on Easter morning each year. It happens between the Son Rise service in Wellborn Community Park and the morning worship in all our churches at 11 A.M.
To all ye who pass by it proclaims that the cross is now a thing of wondrous beauty because of Christ's victory over death, even his own horrendous death on a cross.
Some thought that this years cross transformation was THE BEST EVER
This is a beautiful tradition in our hometown.
# posted by Jinny Wilson @ 8:15 PM
Saturday, April 03, 2010
APRIL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Wendell Snowden saw opportunity to sit down to pancakes himself! He does the maitre d' role which can be full time. no breakfast. :-(
Kitchen crew were Beanie Brooks behind the counter and her annual springtime house guest from Massachusets, Pat Smith, helping out again. Maso Martin flips the cakes at the stove. Charles Osgood was checking the equipment. The smiley pancake batter mixer is Arleen Cheetham. The front desk was staffed by expert welcomer Bobbi Fenderson who is showing the system of money handling to Diane Bragg. Two "g's in that name explains her husband mean double good. Bobbi was extra grateful for the good attendance this month. It made up for a bummer start of the day. A sweaty syrup jug slipped thru fingers and landed on the floor making a mess to cleanup PDQ. Ugh
# posted by Jinny Wilson @ 8:32 AM
Thursday, April 01, 2010
>APRIL WELLBORN WHISPER
Ed.Bonnie Scott
A service to our hometown community compiled at Wellborn Methodist Church
Wellborn Whisper internet sites
www.wellborncommunityassociation.com
www.wellbornunitedmethodistchurch.org
You can also find Whisper copies at these locations: Wellborn Methodist Church
Wellborn Public Library
Donation Station
Scottie's Country Depot
EASTER SONRISE SERVICE
7:00 A.M.
Easter Sunday, April 2nd, 2010 at Wellborn Park
Bring a lawn chair if desired. Some seating will be available.
Breakfast will be served at the Wellborn Methodist Fellowship Hall after the
service. Come celebrate the risen Lord!
Our Wellborn Churches
Apostolic Assembly of Lord Jesus Christ 935-0990/935-0817
Allen Chapel Church 963-5929
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
new Broken Lance Native American Church (Bible-based) ALL invited (casual)
now on Hwy 90 in Wellborn
Church of God 752-8479
Mt. Beulah Baptist Church 362-2771
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 963-5603
Mt. Olive #72
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 963-2407/963-2228
Refuge Pentecostal Temple
Unity in God Ministries
Wellborn Baptist Church 963-2231
Wellborn United Methodist Church 963-3071
Please keep our military and government in your prayers
IN MEMORY
GRETCHEN HOFFSTOT SCOTT
Wellborn has: a food pantry (Contact#s963-4322/330-463
a Donation Station (open Tue., Wed., Thu., and Sat. 9-12)
a Library (open Tue. And Sat. 9-12)
EVERYONE HAVE A BLESSED AND JOYOUS PASSOVER AND EASTER
Wellborn My Hometown April issue 2010
Jinny Wilson
We have survived one more filing of income taxes. If you’re not there yet, DO IT TODAY or learn bout getting a deadline extension ! Most of us can breathe a sigh of relief. Now the next thing, a civic obligation for each household, is to fill in the stats on the easy census form already received in the mail. We may differ about what things we want to be governmental responsibility, but everyone agrees it is our personal responsibility to participate mightily.
Once upon as time a farmer responded to a complement about his garden saying “Yep, it looks real good now, but you should have seen it when God had it all by himself!” God could do it all by himself but instead He invites us to work in partnership. It is good.
My friend Mary Berry phoned lately inquiring after my well-being. Our phone visit included news that beloved Helen and Wilmer Cribbs are both at Surrey Place . Next day in room 214, I heard Helen Cribbs testimony of God’s goodness. Travail of failing bodies for them both has been acute. Both of these good people, who are treasured friends to so many in our hometown, are safe thus far.
Another “God did it”, recognized by both Helen and me, is that lifelong friend, Lloyd Adams, and Lloyd’s Wellborn school friend, Bobby Law, have said “Yes” to chairing the annual Wellborn School Reunion, 2010. It is always the third Saturday in April at Wellborn Baptist Church and is a noontime covered dish extravaganza. Folks come early and stay late. Nostalgia reigns. “ Kids” went to Wellborn School 1869 to 1967. Reunions started in 1983 when Helen recruited Bernice Ragens. . In God’s time it became Helen co-chairing with Denward Morgan. Many volunteers helped through these 27 years of annual Wellborn School Reunions
You can get the flavor at their new website http://wellbornwildcats.com. Credit goes to Bobby Law. Both Lloyd and Bobby urge anyone with any connection to the Wellborn School to visit the site, leave a note, send photos and just enjoy. I did . I loved it and promised to spread the word. I am a proud Wellborn Wildcat admirer and an adopted Wellborn School enthusiast
http://wellbornwhisper.blogspot
com is a hometown soft news blog . Items, photos, and comments, are welcome. email @ jinjack@windstream.net
WELLBORN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We really enjoyed hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 27. Children and adults enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and many, many delicious cupcakes. Faith Sweet, age 7, and Robert Maynard, age 5 were the winners.
WCA members are mostly now occupied with Blueberry Festival preparations. This year’s parade theme is “Red, White and Blueberry,” and entrance in the parade is free. Prizes are awarded in several categories. There is plenty of time – why not build a float and enter the parade? For more info, contact Bobbi Fenderson at 963-2908.
Ruth Ford is chairperson of the Bake-Off Contest. The Bake-Off and Tasting Party will start a little bit later this year so as not to conflict with the Children’s Talent Contest. Once again, there’s no charge to enter and prizes are awarded. For Bake-Off information, contact Ruth at 963-5334. Ruth is also working on a new Blueberry Recipe Cookbook which is planned to be ready by the Festival. Arts and crafts vendors are still needed. Wendell Snowden is vendor chairman and he can be reached at 963-1157. Spaces are 12 X 12, all have water and electric, and the full price for each is $55.00. That includes both days - Friday and Saturday.
Linda Dye is in charge of entertainment and the Talent Contests. This year, the Willow Creek Band will be entertaining us. The Children’s Talent Contest will be held Friday afternoon/evening, and the Adult’s Talent Contest will be held Saturday. For more info on the Talent Contests, contact Linda at 963-4898.
The Country Store will be open both Friday and Saturday selling those delicious blueberry pies and cobblers made locally by Pat Gaylord. Jam and jelly, syrup, muffins, fudge, and more will be available also. Some interesting country decorator items are also on display and for sale in the Store. Store chairperson is Jackie Slaughter, 330-5283.
This year’s pancake breakfast will have three stations again,two at the fairgrounds, and a third at the Wellborn Baptist Church on US90. A free shuttle bus runs back and forth from the church to the fairgrounds, so attendees can take advantage of easy parking at the church, enjoy their breakfast there, and then ride the shuttle to the fairgrounds. Breakfast chairperson is Beanie Brooks, 963-5906.
After the pancake breakfast, the children’s arts and crafts area will be open chaired by very talented Kathy Wotton, whohas lots of plans for fun things the children will be making and doing.
Many other members are busy recruiting sponsors, preparing the grounds, placing advertising and planning for the raffle, t-shirt sales and more and all could use volunteers. Besides doing something good for the community, we have lots of fun, and good camaraderie, too. Come join us, or see what we are about at www.wellborncommunityassociation.com.
Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month @ 7 PM.
Neighborhood Watch – CPR classes in April. Hospice Attic Drive – May 15th 9-2 at Power Country
Meetings the last Thursday of each month at 7 PM
Contact Jane Campbell @ 208-8818
American Legion – Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7PM Marine Bingo - 1st Tuesdays from 3-6 PM – 25 cent cards - $5.00 dinner
Ed.Bonnie Scott
A service to our hometown community compiled at Wellborn Methodist Church
Wellborn Whisper internet sites
www.wellborncommunityassociation.com
www.wellbornunitedmethodistchurch.org
You can also find Whisper copies at these locations: Wellborn Methodist Church
Wellborn Public Library
Donation Station
Scottie's Country Depot
EASTER SONRISE SERVICE
7:00 A.M.
Easter Sunday, April 2nd, 2010 at Wellborn Park
Bring a lawn chair if desired. Some seating will be available.
Breakfast will be served at the Wellborn Methodist Fellowship Hall after the
service. Come celebrate the risen Lord!
Our Wellborn Churches
Apostolic Assembly of Lord Jesus Christ 935-0990/935-0817
Allen Chapel Church 963-5929
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
new Broken Lance Native American Church (Bible-based) ALL invited (casual)
now on Hwy 90 in Wellborn
Church of God 752-8479
Mt. Beulah Baptist Church 362-2771
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 963-5603
Mt. Olive #72
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 963-2407/963-2228
Refuge Pentecostal Temple
Unity in God Ministries
Wellborn Baptist Church 963-2231
Wellborn United Methodist Church 963-3071
Please keep our military and government in your prayers
IN MEMORY
GRETCHEN HOFFSTOT SCOTT
Wellborn has: a food pantry (Contact#s963-4322/330-463
a Donation Station (open Tue., Wed., Thu., and Sat. 9-12)
a Library (open Tue. And Sat. 9-12)
EVERYONE HAVE A BLESSED AND JOYOUS PASSOVER AND EASTER
Wellborn My Hometown April issue 2010
Jinny Wilson
We have survived one more filing of income taxes. If you’re not there yet, DO IT TODAY or learn bout getting a deadline extension ! Most of us can breathe a sigh of relief. Now the next thing, a civic obligation for each household, is to fill in the stats on the easy census form already received in the mail. We may differ about what things we want to be governmental responsibility, but everyone agrees it is our personal responsibility to participate mightily.
Once upon as time a farmer responded to a complement about his garden saying “Yep, it looks real good now, but you should have seen it when God had it all by himself!” God could do it all by himself but instead He invites us to work in partnership. It is good.
My friend Mary Berry phoned lately inquiring after my well-being. Our phone visit included news that beloved Helen and Wilmer Cribbs are both at Surrey Place . Next day in room 214, I heard Helen Cribbs testimony of God’s goodness. Travail of failing bodies for them both has been acute. Both of these good people, who are treasured friends to so many in our hometown, are safe thus far.
Another “God did it”, recognized by both Helen and me, is that lifelong friend, Lloyd Adams, and Lloyd’s Wellborn school friend, Bobby Law, have said “Yes” to chairing the annual Wellborn School Reunion, 2010. It is always the third Saturday in April at Wellborn Baptist Church and is a noontime covered dish extravaganza. Folks come early and stay late. Nostalgia reigns. “ Kids” went to Wellborn School 1869 to 1967. Reunions started in 1983 when Helen recruited Bernice Ragens. . In God’s time it became Helen co-chairing with Denward Morgan. Many volunteers helped through these 27 years of annual Wellborn School Reunions
You can get the flavor at their new website http://wellbornwildcats.com. Credit goes to Bobby Law. Both Lloyd and Bobby urge anyone with any connection to the Wellborn School to visit the site, leave a note, send photos and just enjoy. I did . I loved it and promised to spread the word. I am a proud Wellborn Wildcat admirer and an adopted Wellborn School enthusiast
http://wellbornwhisper.blogspot
com is a hometown soft news blog . Items, photos, and comments, are welcome. email @ jinjack@windstream.net
WELLBORN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We really enjoyed hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 27. Children and adults enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and many, many delicious cupcakes. Faith Sweet, age 7, and Robert Maynard, age 5 were the winners.
WCA members are mostly now occupied with Blueberry Festival preparations. This year’s parade theme is “Red, White and Blueberry,” and entrance in the parade is free. Prizes are awarded in several categories. There is plenty of time – why not build a float and enter the parade? For more info, contact Bobbi Fenderson at 963-2908.
Ruth Ford is chairperson of the Bake-Off Contest. The Bake-Off and Tasting Party will start a little bit later this year so as not to conflict with the Children’s Talent Contest. Once again, there’s no charge to enter and prizes are awarded. For Bake-Off information, contact Ruth at 963-5334. Ruth is also working on a new Blueberry Recipe Cookbook which is planned to be ready by the Festival. Arts and crafts vendors are still needed. Wendell Snowden is vendor chairman and he can be reached at 963-1157. Spaces are 12 X 12, all have water and electric, and the full price for each is $55.00. That includes both days - Friday and Saturday.
Linda Dye is in charge of entertainment and the Talent Contests. This year, the Willow Creek Band will be entertaining us. The Children’s Talent Contest will be held Friday afternoon/evening, and the Adult’s Talent Contest will be held Saturday. For more info on the Talent Contests, contact Linda at 963-4898.
The Country Store will be open both Friday and Saturday selling those delicious blueberry pies and cobblers made locally by Pat Gaylord. Jam and jelly, syrup, muffins, fudge, and more will be available also. Some interesting country decorator items are also on display and for sale in the Store. Store chairperson is Jackie Slaughter, 330-5283.
This year’s pancake breakfast will have three stations again,two at the fairgrounds, and a third at the Wellborn Baptist Church on US90. A free shuttle bus runs back and forth from the church to the fairgrounds, so attendees can take advantage of easy parking at the church, enjoy their breakfast there, and then ride the shuttle to the fairgrounds. Breakfast chairperson is Beanie Brooks, 963-5906.
After the pancake breakfast, the children’s arts and crafts area will be open chaired by very talented Kathy Wotton, whohas lots of plans for fun things the children will be making and doing.
Many other members are busy recruiting sponsors, preparing the grounds, placing advertising and planning for the raffle, t-shirt sales and more and all could use volunteers. Besides doing something good for the community, we have lots of fun, and good camaraderie, too. Come join us, or see what we are about at www.wellborncommunityassociation.com.
Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month @ 7 PM.
Neighborhood Watch – CPR classes in April. Hospice Attic Drive – May 15th 9-2 at Power Country
Meetings the last Thursday of each month at 7 PM
Contact Jane Campbell @ 208-8818
American Legion – Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7PM Marine Bingo - 1st Tuesdays from 3-6 PM – 25 cent cards - $5.00 dinner
# posted by Jinny Wilson @ 5:53 PM
