Trusses Puttin' On in The Ozarks

    People, we have a new neighbor James and Beth Raines moving in down from the community building.

    Well, it all started with a phone call and word of mouth that James would be trying to put trusses on the house he is building.  James and his father-in-law was going to try to manhandle the trusses by themselves, so seven of the guys from the community came over to assist and folks it was some kinda of fun watching all of this taking place.
Every job has to have a Superintendent and Max Donnohue fit that bill.  James wife, Beth had donuts and coffee and a place to sit.  Well, who do you think was drinking coffee and wolfing down them donuts, and I can say he also tried to be the boss but nobody listened to him.  This fellow was our pastor at Ozark Chapel, Bro Darrell Ezell. 

    Well, with a plan that would make builders quake, we started setting trusses.  After we got the first truss up and in place, we started playing a game, which everyone was in on the game except Jim Parker.  The object of the game was try to knock Jim off the ladder.  We were down to the last few trusses when we finally succeeded.  High fives all around and then back to work.  At lunch time Beth and her mother showed up with fried chicken and pizza.

    You know the stories been told on preachers and fried chicken, well all I can say, was watch your hand when reaching into the chicken bucket, you could draw back a nub.  A good meal and we went back and finished up.

    Those attending, and some helped were Max Donnohue, Roger Wise, Richard Mirus, Wesley Riggs, Jim Parker, Darrell Ezell, and Glenn Brandenburg.

    At least that’s the way I remembered that day, more or less.  Thanks Guys for the memories.

Thank You!

Thank you, Jeanette, for being a part of our community for years.  We cannot begin to count the ways you have contributed to Turner Community.  Your many contributions to and assistance with every newsletter will be greatly missed.  We could always count on you to have the upcoming events posted on the event boards.  During community events, you always contributed more than your fair share of food, supplies, and of your time.  When anything needed done, you would do it without anyone asking it of you.  This is only a small sample of the many hours you have given to us.       Again, thank you Jeanette Gibbs for being our friend and neighbor.  We miss you, our loss is Kentucky’s gain.

Welcome Baskets

Welcome Baskets were given to three new arrivals.  We welcome Paul and Judy Bettis of Rock Creek Road to our midst as well as the Johnsons on Old Turner Road, and Teresa, the bride of Eugene Riggs on Old Turner Rd.  We invite each of these families to join us for each of our community activities.

Annual BBQ

For a while it looked like we might be rained out.  But on September 5, the rain stopped, the sun came out, the smell of Bar B Q filled the air and chatter was heard from the grilling area.
    About noon, folks began to come and soon the room was filled.  Before 4 P.M. the meat was done and people were saying they were hungry.
    Our chefs did a fantastic job providing tender, good tasting and smelling chicken as well as tenderloin.  Our ladies provided several different salads, baked beans, condiments and we can’t forget a table full of various desserts.
    Door prizes were awarded to Hershel and Aline Jones, Calvin and Lois Campbell, and Larry and Vonna Steele.
    Our theme this year was “Come Home to Roost with a sign welcoming everyone.  Tables were decorated with a collection of bird houses which certainly were conversation pieces.
    We appreciate each one who came out, brought food, and participated in the gathering.  The proceeds of this venture will go towards the expenses of the Community Building. 
    We invite you to mark this event on your calendar this year and attend.  You will find friends and some new people to talk and fellowship with.
    Thank you once again to all who took a part in this venture and especially those who attended.