A Father’s Day Miracle: Family Speaks About 3-Year Old’s Near Drowning

June 20, 2010

In the heart of every little girl, her daddy is her hero. For a 3-year old Walnut Hill girl found floating lifeless face down in a pool, her daddy truly is her hero.

“I can swim,”  Maggie Scott, 3, proclaimed Saturday morning, as she showed off her new kittens Max and Ruby.

Like most adventurous children, Maggie thought she could swim, and she decided, when no one was looking, to try. It was a mistake that would alter the lives of her family in a major way.

The afternoon of  May 27 was to be a family time. They were headed to a local creek to enjoy the water, but decided to stop at a someone’s home in the Bay Springs community to use the pool instead. Maggie had played in the pool with the rest of her family, wearing arm-floats.

When Maggie and her sisters — McKenzie, 13; Madison, 9; and Mary Paige, 7; were done in the pool, it was time for skateboards and Ripstiks. The girls hit the boards, while the adults sat around talking.

Life would change in the blink of an eye.

“Maggie’s dead!”

Those were the heart-stopping words that older sister McKenzie screamed when she saw Maggie, floating face down in the pool.  Mom and dad, Blair and Chad Scott, raced for the pool. Blair dove in and pulled Maggie out. No one knew how long the little girl had been in the pool.

Chad started CPR.

“My mind went where it didn’t need to go while I watched him do CPR,’ Blair said, “knowing what could be happening.”

With every thrust on his daughter’s chest, Chad said he just prayed.

“I keep telling her to come back to us; I kept telling her she was fine,” Blair said. “I wanted the nightmare to end; I wanted God to bring my little girl back to me.”

Chad continued CPR. One. Two. Three..

“Then I realized I had three little girls standing there, not knowing what was going on. Hit your knees. And pray,” she told them. “They cried, they screamed, they prayed.”

Chad continued the CPR. Breathe. Chest compressions. One. Two. Three…

Then, there was a cough.

Volunteers from the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue arrived. Atmore Ambulance sped down the long driveway. LifeFlight landed.  Maggie was quickly scooped up by a LifeFlight nurse who ran to the helicopter. Within minutes, she was at Sacred Heart. Blair and Scott were left behind in Bay Springs, not knowing what was happening with their little girl. A family friend drove them to the hospital, where Maggie was still in the emergency room. She was transferred to an intensive care room.

It was a serious situation. A ventilator breathed for Maggie for 28 hours, doctors and nurses standing nearby at the ready. It was a lot for a mom and dad to deal with.

Blair and Chad both knew at the time that Maggie could have permanent disabilities caused by the lack of oxygen to her brain.

“We just gave it to God,” Blair said. Their family, their church family…they all prayed. They were joined by perhaps thousands of people they will never know that prayed after reading Maggie’s story.

Miracles don’t just happen, Chad said. “God works miracles.”

There’s no doubt in Blair and Chad’s minds that there lives were changed in a big way by the whole ordeal. For Chad, it meant being saved and accepting his Savior all over again.

“I thought I got saved before, but I realized,” he said, “and I made a promise to do what He needs me to do.”

A few weeks after the accident, Maggie is a vibrant little girl, with no obvious lasting impact from her ordeal.

“We have blueberries,” she said Saturday morning as she walked through the family’s backyard in search of a cool, shady place for the photos on this page. “They are purple,” she observed. “They are not blue.”

She smiles and grabs a dandelion, blowing it into the wind toward Chad, very much to her delight. It was a prelude to her big Father’s Day plans.

“Guess what I am going to do to you for Father’s Day?” she asked Chad. Her grin grew bigger as she put her hands behind her back and twirled around. “I’m going to throw a flower at you!”

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

The family specifically asked us to offer their thanks to: the Walnut Hill Fire Department (Chris Brown,  Kevin Mininger, Dennis Rigby, Gerry Steege, Tab Jernigan, Bill Eubanks, Brian Rolin, Chad Rigby, Johnathon Koehn, Diann Stewart);  Atmore Ambulance (Dianna Chavers, Tom Benner); and the  LifeFlight Crew (Tom Bruner,  Angie Finkel, Norman Lacsamana).

Northview Grad Timothy Gardner Graduates From Basic Training

June 20, 2010

Air Force Airman Timothy J. Gardner graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the grandson of Micheal and Carolyn Cook of Corley Road in McDavid.

Gardner is a 2008 graduate of Northview High School.

Music Major Kate Sherrill Honored At Faulkner State

June 20, 2010

Kate Elizabeth Sherrill was named sophomore music major of the year at Faulkner State Community College’s annual award banquet held at the Bienville Club in Mobile.  Kate was also awarded the Faulkner Singer’s award. Sherrill recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Faulkner State.  She will be continuing her studies in vocal music at Berry College in Rome, GA.   Kate is the daughter of Kent and Anne Sherrill of Walnut Hill, FL and the grandaughter of Sam and Dean Graham and the late Hunk and Senie Sherrill all of Atmore.

Father’s Day Wishes

June 20, 2010

For Father’s Day, NorthEscambia.com invited our readers to submit stories about their fathers. We’ve selected a few and included them below.

If you would like to tell your father’s story, or just wish dad a  (late) Happy Father’s Day, please do so in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

Jeff Phillips, Barrineau Park
submitted by Kayla Phillips, Age 9

My Daddy Jeff Phillips is very special to me. These are my reasons.

He plays with me, he teaches me, and I think he is cool.

One of my reasons that my daddy is special is because he plays with me. He plays softball with me all the time. He even helped coach my team one time. Sometimes we play baseball outside its really fun. I love my daddy because he plays with me that is what makes him special to me.

My second reason my daddy is special is because he teaches me. He teaches me to do the right things, and its really important that I learn to do the right things. He helps me keep my grades up because I want to be in a good school. Plus I also need a good education and I am sure he will help me while I go into new grades.

My third reason why my daddy is special because I think he is cool. I think he has a cool job. He works on boats and I think that is awesome and he also does alot so we can have our house and pay the bills. I also think he is cool because I love him and he loves me.

Pictured: Kayla and Jeff Phillips.

Matthew Cufr, Century
submitted by Maggie Mae Cufr, Age 6½

Let me tell you about my dad. First, he plays Chinese Checkers with me. I am not good at it. He wins all the time.

It’s funny sometimes that I move my marble the wrong way.

Next, he teaches me how to play guitar. He teaches me a hard note.

I can’t even remember it. I can’t do it, but I can play the easy notes and sing a song.

Last, my dad helps me ride my bike. Sometimes I stay up for about two minutes.

That made me feel good. When he lets go of the bike, I fall down and get hurt on my hand, but not anymore. I’m getting gloves.

That is why my dad is special.

Pictured: (L-R) Maggie Mae Cufr, Jackson Anderson Cufr, Emma Faith Cufr and dad Matthew Cufr.

Randy Smith

He’s is the best dad ever. He goes and makes money for shopping money for food. He loves us so very much. My dad’s name is Randy Smith. I love you daddy.

John White, Century
submitted by Kimberly White Burkett

My daddy is such a special person. He has always been so unselfish giving of himself to be there for our mother and us children. Just to think of my daddy puts a smile in my heart and on my face.

Growing up I have only good memories of my dad. He worked shift work at the paper mill in Brewton and worked hard to provide for our family. Not once can I remember hearing my dad complain even though I know it had to be a hard job. Daddy retired from the mill after working there 39 years.

Now my daddy stays busy doing honey do’s for my mom and works hard at his church. Every Saturday morning you can pass Beulah Chapel in Byrneville and you will see my daddy faithfully working hard to keep the church grounds and cemetery nice and clean. Once again though, I have never once heard him complain.

When I tell him that I worry about him getting too hot out there doing that, he just smiles and says he does it for the Lord. Everyone that knows my dad knows that when you see him he will make you laugh with his sense of humor. What a special man, I am so blessed to have such a wonderful daddy that I can be so proud of.

Pictured: John White and his wife Ann White, grandson Johnathan Burkett.

Wayne Perry, Molino
submitted by Lynsey Perry

We want to wish our Father Wayne Perry Happy Father’s Day. He is the best Father my brother Wayne and I could ask for. He has always been there for us. We can always depend on him no matter what. If he makes us a promise, he always keeps it. He is smart, strong, funny and dependable. We are so lucky to have him in our lives.

We enjoy spending time with our dad. He is fun to just be around. He is always making jokes about things or talking about all the memories he has of us growing up. He is always making memories for us too. It is a treasure to spend time with him. I’m so lucky to be so close to my Father. A lot of kids don’t have that bond with their Father. I don’t see how a kid could not have their Father around. I could not imagine not having mine in my life.

His main goal in life is to make us happy. He always puts us first, instead of himself. He would do and has done anything for us. He tries to make sure we have a safe and happy life. He has made me the strong and independent person that I am. He always makes us feel safe when we are with him.

If you were to ask him how he would like to spend this special day he would be quick to tell you nothing would make him happier than to spend the whole day with his two kids and wife. He always says we are the best thing that ever happened to him. But the truth is he is the best thing that ever happened to us.

If you think that I am a Daddy’s girl, then yes, I am proud to say that I am. We love you Daddy and hope that we make you half as happy as you make all of us.

Pictured: Wayne Perry, Sr., Wayne Perry, Jr., Lynsey Perry.

Mike Helton, Richard Stuckey, Bruce Shue, Adam Respress
submitted by Michelle Shue

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!! I would like to personally wish a happy Father’s Day to my dad Mike Helton he is a super person and a wonderful provider for his family he has three daughters and has always been there to support all of us…Happy Father’s Day daddy! I love you Michelle

Happy Father’s Day to my stepdad Richard Stuckey. He is currently serving in Afghanistan we all love and miss you and can’t wait till you return home!

Happy Father’s Day to my husband Bruce Shue. He is a wonderful dad to all of his children!!!

Happy Father’s Day to my son on his very first Father’s Day! Have a wonderful day Adam!!

Learn How To Troubleshoot Tomato Problems

June 20, 2010

theresafriday.jpgThere’s a reason why farmers and avid gardeners watch the weather so closely.  Climatic conditions such as temperature, rainfall and humidity can greatly influence which disorders are likely to affect a crop.

Currently, conditions exist that are ideal for several tomato disorders.  If you are growing tomato plants, be on the lookout for blossom-end rot and late blight.

A dark water-soaked area on the blossom end of the tomato may indicate a calcium deficiency


The uptake of calcium from the soil by the plant can be reduced by fluctuations in soil moisture – either excessively wet soil or excessively dry soil. Fluctuations in soil moisture may cause blossom-end rot.

Prevent blossom-end rot by maintaining a soil pH around 6.5 and uniform soil moisture by irrigating and mulching, and avoid heavy applications of nitrogen.

If you do experience blossom-end rot, spray the plant’s foliage with 2 level tablespoons of 96 percent calcium chloride in 1 gallon of water at seven to 10-day intervals. Several convenient “stop-rot” products are available at local garden centers.  Begin spraying with the first appearance of symptoms. Overdosing plants with calcium chloride may result in leaf burn.  Spray on cloudy days or wait until the sun is low.

Blossom-end rot

Blossom-end rot is a common problem on tomatoes but can also occur on peppers, squash, and watermelons. It is more common on fruit that is one-third to one-half grown, and it occurs on the blossom end of the fruit. It is not a disease but a calcium deficiency.

As the tomato develops, water moves rapidly into the developing fruit.  However, calcium moves slowly in plants and even slower into the fruit.  Calcium is an important component in plant cells and a lack of calcium will result in small, water-soaked spots that develop into dark brown, leathery spots that may involve half the fruit.

Late blight

Late blight is a disease caused by a fungus.  It is best known as the disease that was responsible for the Irish potato famine in the mid-nineteenth century.  It affects many plants in the Solanaceae family, including tomato, potato, pepper, and eggplant.

Since the pathogen does not survive in the soil, it usually enters the garden on infected transplants or live spores that are blown in with wind or rain.  It spreads most rapidly during moderate temperatures (60° to 80°F) and high moisture conditions such as rain, fog, heavy dews or high relative humidity.

Recent climatic conditions have caused an outbreak of late blight in southeast Louisiana.

On tomato leaves, the symptoms of late blight initially consist of light brown to purplish spots that rapidly enlarge to purplish, blighted areas. Early in the morning and under wet conditions, a white growth of the fungus may be visible on the lower leaf surface. Stems may become infected, as well, with large purple to black sections that make stems look as if they were burned.

Several preventative and control measures are required.

  • Scouting:  regularly inspect your tomato plants and try to catch this disease as soon as possible to prevent its spread.
  • Sanitation:  eliminate infected plants as soon as the disease is identified.
  • Applying fungicides:  spray plants on a regular basis with fungicides such as chlorothalonil, mancozeb, copper or a combination of mancozeb plus copper. When using the mixture of mancozeb and copper, allow it to sit for about 30 minutes before spraying and stir it frequently.   Chlorothalonil may be used up to and including the day of harvest, whereas mancozeb cannot be used within five days of harvest. Because these fungicides are protectants only, thorough spray coverage is essential for control.

With any luck, warmer weather will slow this disease but gardeners should keep an eye on their prized tomato plants.

For more information, contact Theresa Friday at 850-623-3868 or email tlfriday@ufl.edu. Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.

Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Blueberries Are Ready For Picking At North Escambia Farm

June 19, 2010

blueberries11.jpgThe blueberries are ripe for the picking this weekend at A & N Blueberries in Molino.

Sweet, plump, perfect-color blueberries are just $1 per pound at the u-pick farm that has become a North Escambia tradition.

“They are sweeter than the blueberries you find in the stores,” Sarah Miller of A & N Blueberries said. “Plus it is just a fun atmosphere to bring the family to pick. We even have some families that will bring a lunch and have a picnic.”

“I love blueberries. I love blueberry jam. Blueberries on toast, on bagels,” she said. “Blueberries are just good.”

The blueberry farm sits on about six acres, with rows and rows of trees nearly two decades old. Miller and her husband Eli purchased the farm from his grandparents last year. The blueberries are top quality, good enough that Apple Market and other stores in Pensacola sell A & N Blueberries.

Sarah said that now is the time to pick blueberries for the freezer, and freezing blueberries is easy.

“You go straight from the farm to the freezer; you don’t even wash them first,” she said. “You wash them after you take them out of the freezer.” She said blueberries frozen fresh from the farm can last for a few years in the freezer. Fresh blueberries, she said, will remain at peak quality for about five days.

The blueberry crop is expected to be available until about July 14. The farm also has watermelons, cantaloupes , squash and tomatoes ready now.

In addition to the u-pick blueberries for $1 per pound, A & N also offers pre-picked blueberries for $3 per pound, and fresh blueberry jam.

A & N Blueberries is located on Suncrest Lane, just off Sunshine Hill Road about a half mile north of Molino Road. Click here for a Google map. A & N Blueberries is open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. until dark.

For more information and blueberry recipes, visit www.anblueberries.com.

Pictured middle: Sarah and Eli Miller with son John Parker Miller. Pictured top and below: Farm-fresh blueberries at A & N Blueberries in Molino. NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.

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Northview FFA’s Food For America Program Named Best In Florida

June 18, 2010

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The Northview High School FFA’s Food For America program was named the best in Florida Thursday during the 82nd Florida FFA State Convention in Orlando.

The North Escambia Food for America Program, sponsored the National FFA Organization and conducted by the Northview FFA in March, gave hundreds of elementary school students a chance to learn about agriculture firsthand up close and personal with farm animals, farm equipment and more. About 600 elementary school students and about 200 volunteers took part in the program.

The program is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in Agricultural Literacy and Awareness projects on the local level. The awards were announced Thursday during the General Session of the 82nd Florida FFA State Convention in Orlando.

The Northview FFA has participated in the program for 15 years, placing second in the state in 2007 and 2009. Northview has placed in the top five in the state for the last ten years.

Pictured top: Students pets a horse at Northview High School FFA’s Food for America Program  last March. Pictured inset: Northview FFA students. Pictured bottom: Students taste homemade butter during the NHS Food for America program. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

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Flomaton Man Joins The Hendersons Southern Gospel Group

June 17, 2010

Brad Adkinson of Flomaton has joined the popular Southern Gospel group The Hendersons as their new baritone singer. He has several years of experience in gospel music in quartets, trios and ensembles. Adkinson lives in Flomaton with his wife, Mindy, and two daugthers Sydni and Rylies. They attend the First Baptist Church of Flomaton.

Pictured: The Hendersons — Lydia Henderson, Sonny Henderson and new member Brad Adkinson (right) of Flomaton. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Don’t Wash Clothes In Toilet: Century Resident Continues Spain Hike

June 17, 2010

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We are continuing to follow the journals of Century resident Terri Sanders as she hikes 500 miles across Spain this summer.

As Terri hikes from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, she will file dispatches from her journal and send pictures when possible for NorthEscambia.com as she hikes the Camino de Santiago — the Way of St. James — to the Atlantic Ocean.

Today, we begin catching up, with details of Terri’s journeys June 3-6. Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to read all four entries.

For her previous entries, click here, click here, click here, and click here.

June 3, 2010

Start; Larrasoana

Destination: Cizur Menor

It was another hot day today but the rich scenery somewhat makes up for the heat. Lou and I got separated again. It seems we lose each other at least once a day. Today the trail passed into a court yard of a small cathedral. I just knew he was inside but I was wrong. Even in its smallness the statutes inside were magnificent. There were no more than 8 rows of wooden pews. The air was cool and the room was totally quiet. I sat for a few minutes just embracing the scenes and the smells. When I got up with Lou he said he had seen plenty of cathedrals.

We got to the hotel just behind two guys we had hiked off and on all day with. There were only two beds left and they told us to take them. We had jokingly said to them earlier in the day to save us a bed. We tried to tell them we could go to the next hostel but they said a deal was a deal. Again a hot shower felt wonderful.

There was a note in the bathroom to please do not wash clothes in the toilet which I thought was a bit strange. Who would wash their clothes in the toilet anyway? But there are some strange ways over here.

I stepped into the shower fully clothed and vowed never to get out. I washed and rewashed and washed again. Feeling guilty in case there was someone else waiting to take a shower I got out, put my sleep shirt and long pants on and went to check out the refrigerator. We were free to eat anything in there that did not have someone’s name on it. There were several partial bags of spaghetti, a couple ripe tomatoes and some tomato sauce. I had us a plate of spaghetti ready in a few minutes.

I laid on the bunk resting until later when there was going to be a medieval concert at the chapel across the parking lot. A medieval musical concert, that was intriguing to say the least. At the appointed time we walked across to the chapel and got a seat. They were 45 minutes late starting.

There were three women at the head table and each gave a long dissertation which we could not understand the first word. It would have been nice to have put it on paper for the English speaking guest in the crowd. I think one lady spoke Spanish, one spoke French and the other one I guessed to be Portuguese.

There was a Powerpoint with pictures of different musical instruments from medieval times. I sure would have enjoyed it better had I been able to understand what was being said. There were three young women who were the singers. It did not matter that they sang in Spanish. The vocals were so great and blended so well it was a pleasure just to listen to them sing. It made for a long night and short sleep though.

Miles 13

June 4 2010

Start: Cizur Menor

Destination: Puente la Reina

I could not believe that all of the hiker leaving this morning did not wake me up. Ryan, a young American guy we met a few days ago came over and shook my foot telling me it was time to get up. I couldn’t figure out why Lou didn’t come wake me up unless he was afraid I would throw something at him. As we were leaving Lou went through the hiker box and found me a hat almost exactly like the one I left at home. The trail today was hot and dusty with almost no shade. We climb a few small hills then hike along the ridge past a long line of wind turbines. As we ascend there are splendid views of Pamplona behind us. As we crest the summit the view to the west over the Arga Valley gives us glimpses of the villages below

Miles 11.8

June 5 2010

Start: Puente la Reino

Destination: Irache

Today was another peaceful walk along gently rolling hills through more vineyards and farmland. There was a steep climb first thing in the morning, but we took it slow and easy .The heat today was ferocious and it was difficult to stay hydrated. The saving grace was that in a few of these small villages there were running fountains in the park. I would wash my face then take my hat fill it with water and put it on my head. The initial shock would take my breath away, but it cooled me off for a couple hours.

The small villages with row upon row of tall shuttered houses continue to grab my attention. The roads are barely wide enough for two cars to pass and we have to be watchful as we walk. We have walked over medieval bridges today hundreds of years old and I marvel at the workmanship. We came to a small bar where we stamped our own passports and continued down the trail.

We are now seeing some familiar faces as we leapfrog each other during the days. We are also remembering names of some of them. The trail today has taken us through valleys up to cemeteries and crisscrossed the main highway here.

The heat is still relentless and even though I have been diligent to put sun screen on my lips they are still badly blistered.

The hotel was full by the time we got there but they did have an apartment with two beds for 75 Euros. It was a suite to us with a bedroom a sitting room, a full kitchen and a wonderful tub to soak in.

We went down to the supper buffet and made pigs of ourselves. We asked Fred to join us. He speaks fairly decent English and is from South Africa, so he and Lou have plenty to talk about. I just listen and eat. Back in our room I confess to Lou that I had never seen a bidet much less knew what they were for. He got a kick out of telling me they were basically useless. I went in and at least turned the faucet on to see how it worked. I agree with Lou, it seemed to be a totally useless bathroom item! There was wi-fi here so we had a chance to check our email and see what was going on in the rest of the world.

Miles 16.2 miles

June 6, 2010

Start; Irache

Destination; Torres del Rio

Lou didn’t wake up until after 7 and he woke me up just before 8:00 .The skies outside were overcast and as we went down to breakfast a thunderstorm moved in.

We took our time eating the breakfast bar .It was the closest to an American breakfast we have had so far. By the time we left the storm was over but the skies were still overcast. The temperature had dropped considerably which made for a great hiking day. I think Lou had Wheaties for breakfast because soon he was out of sight. The path today was natural and wound in and out of vineyards and well tended gardens.

At lunch I passed Frenchie who was taking a long lunch break. He told me Lou was about an hour ahead. There was no reason to try and catch up with him. I couldn’t hike that fast anyway. I took my pack off and joined Frenchie (Emile) for lunch. It felt great to take my shoes off and lean back and rest.

I met two ladies along the trail today with plastic bags and hiking sticks. They showed me the inside of the bags which were filled with huge snails. I have seen lots of snails the past few days, really big snails. Evidently the rain brings them out ripe for the picking. They would pull the brush back with the hiking sticks looking underneath the brush for these delicacies!

I am not sure I could bring myself to eat a snail, but we will see.

Because we are a few days short of being able to finish the Camino we have decided to up our daily mileage in an effort to finish on time. I caught up with Lou mid afternoon and we stopped for snacks and water.

We pressed on to the town of Torres Del Rio where we got bunks in the albueque. I could get used to a nice hot shower and a bed every night. In Spain they are very conservative of electricity and water. There are sensors in the bathroom that turns the light on when you come in, but then the light goes off before you are finished. Sometime the switch is within reach while sitting on the toilet, sometime it is not. Tonight the water in the shower is on a timer and goes off after a few minutes. The light switch is on the outside of the shower room and after a few minutes, out goes the lights. You have no choice but to finish showering then drying off and dressing in the dark!

The next few days are supposed to be cooler and overcast. We still have significant climbs but are getting stronger every day. We are staying at a hostel tonight. It is very nice with only six bunk beds in each room. The price 9 Euros includes a breakfast in the morning. It is really getting chilly and I am glad there are blankets here for us to use. Again we have wi-fi and are checking our emails.

Miles 15

George And Mary Nell Gibbs To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

June 17, 2010

George and Mary Nell Gibbs will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 18, 2010.

Their sons, Eddie, Jake and John and their families, invite friends and family to their anniversary celebration. Festivities will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Jay.

George and Nell were married June 18, 1960 and were blessed with three boys. They moved to Dixonville, in 1967. George was employed with the Civil Service at Whiting Field for 36 years, ad Nell was a devoted stay-at-home mom to her boys. The couple has seven grandchildren.

The couple is looking forward to celebrating this occasion with their family and friends. For directions, call John at (850) 675-1104.

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