AMERICUS — Happy New Year 2013



To special people such as yourselves, a year has come and gone and we are starting over again.

Let's all start this year with a closer relationship with God, our immediate family, extended family and friends.

Always remember when you have a true friend they don't have to be seen to know that they are there. So let's all get together and pray for our country as well as ourselves by walking hand-in-hand with God.

Just remember “love comes on angels’ wings.”

We all here in our home want to wish all of you a blessed and Happy New Year. — Bobby, Nancy McMath Young and Frederick Young



Ellaville saddened at death of former friend

Our community is saddened to have heard of the death of Linda Pilcher Easom of Americus. Linda died on Dec. 15. She was well known when she ran Planters Hardware on the corner across the street from the Ellaville United Methodist Church. This was part of the big Planters downtown. She ran this part of Planters for her brother, the late Bob Pilcher of Ellaville.

Linda was married to George Easom of Americus. They and their  children lived in Sumter County. Linda is survived by her husband and children as well as three sisters, Patricia Thornrose, Sue Pilcher and Debbie Pilcher, all of Americus and one brother Sammy (Mary Nan)  Pilcher of Ellaville and a sister-in-law Linda Pilcher of Ellaville and a number of nieces and nephews.

Linda was a very kind and sweet person and we all will be keeping her family in our prayers.



Ellaville Methodist holds Christmas Eve service

Ellaville United Methodist Church had Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. The service included communion. This is a special service that we have and it is really important to all of us.

Everyone is welcome at anytime. The Rev. Lowell Layman is pastor.



American Red Cross blood drive to be held

Ellaville will be having a Red Cross blood drive from 2-7 p.m. Thursday in the Ellaville Baptist Church Social Hall at 64 N. Broad St.

All donors will receive a free T-shirt.

Join the Red Cross for our "Build a Better Blood Supply" promotion and get the tools you need for your next do-it-yourself home improvement project.

Make a blood donation or platelets from January through March 31, and be entered to win a $1,000 gift card to a home improvement  store.

Patients in our community depend on blood from volunteers that donate like you. By donating blood or platelets you can improve your home an help improve the lives of others and save lives as well.

Do it yourself. Do it for others. Donate today!

Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets.

We will be looking for you.

 

Notice to readers

I want to let each of you know that if you had guests or family for Christmas or if you went away, please share your Christmas with all of us and I'll be so proud to put your news into the newspaper.

Remember, whatever you put into the paper will make history in years to come.

Just call me, Nancy McMath Young, at 937-2116.