LOCKESBURG TIDBITS

By Susie Thompson and Donna Gallaher   

  Gustav is here as we are posting this weeks Tidbits.  We know of 9 people in Lockesburg from Houma LA that evacuated from the storm.  They arrived Sunday and a compound was set up to see to all of their comforts.  It is not like being at home.  With the worries and concerns of their property, they landed at a wonderful spot and some Lockesburg residences have a houseful and a yard full of people.

            If you live in town, we were treated to a free Haywire Concert on Labor Day.

Several of you called to find out what was going on.  It was a simple jam session for them.  They really did sound great.

            Mayor Danny Ruth has reported that there are several dogs running loose and causing havoc with trash.  If you are responsible for a dog, please be a good neighbor and be sure it is in a secure place and doesn’t roam free.  They do tend to like that trash.

            The August 29, 2008 Lock-In for Children for 3^rd – 6^th graders at First Baptist Church was once again the place to be last weekend if you fell into that category.

            Those of you who are involved in Sit and Sew Play Night are asked to put on your thinking caps so we can start making plans for the Millinery Shop at Hoo-Ray Days.  There was also a brief discussion last week about possibly planning a retreat in the near future.  We heard a rumor that chicken spaghetti is for dinner this Thursday.  Another rumor is a possible birthday cake.  Oh, and of course fried okra and potatoes.  Now we would let the fried okra person in without them, but we always make sure she gets a great seat.  They meet in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist church and the doors usually open around 5:30PM although the official time is 6PM .  If you have never been to play night or haven’t been in a good while, come visit and bring something you are working on and have a neat evening of ideas and fun.    

              Lockesburg First United Methodist Church will be having an “Open House” every Sunday during September.  All current member, former members, and friends are invited to drop in at least one Sunday morning during September.  Sunday School begins at 10AM , worship at 11AM .  There will be special music each Sunday morning.  On Sept 7, Leslie Sirmon and Friends will sing.  Katelyn Friday will be singing on September 14, and Renee Roberts on September 21.  On September 28 Melissa Jennings will present special music with American Sign Language.

            The Lockesburg City Council will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 PM at City Hall.  If you have any business you wish to discuss with them, it is helpful if you get on the agenda.  You do this by calling City Hall at 289-3261 by Thursday afternoon.

            The Lockesburg Lion’s Club will meet on Sept. 9, and 23, at noon at City Hall.  Several projects are being discussed and planned.  These are Bring Your Own Lunch meetings.  If you are interested in joining the Lion’s you would be welcome to visit a meeting.

            Old Union Missionary Baptist Church will be having Volleyball and Hot Dogs on Sat. Sept. 20^th @ 4:00 p.m. at the church. Everyone is invited to come and play and or eat. If your church has a team come and  challenge a game.

            A Silent Auction is continuing at First Baptist Church .   If you have some yard work, housework, cleaning trash cans or other things that require someone a little more agile then you?   The First Baptist 3^rd graders through youth are silent auctioning themselves off to do those things.  The money will go to help them pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that are collected in November for children all over the world.  That is a ministry of Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse.  To place a bid, or for more information, please call 289-2121.

Star Wars continues at youth time in Wednesdays at 7PM and Sundays at 5:30PM .                 

            The Clothes Closet at First Baptist will take good, clean clothing.  If there is a need in the community it is available.  At some time those clothes will become outdated.  At that time Charity Shoes & Clothing will pick them up and distribute them in third world countries. 

Time is running out for advance tickets to The Gaither Homecoming Concert in Bossier City .  The group discount is in place and they are $27.50 and $37.50 depending on how close to the action you want to be.  The Concert is October 10.  Tickets can be ordered through First Baptist Church or by calling 289-2121. 

            Call us at (870) 784-0993 or (870) 289-3261 or e-mail us at cityoflockesburg@alltel.net.