By Martha Jackson

Laura Blankenship Walker said her Mamaw, Annie Crumpton, really enjoys getting mail, so she’s asking that folks please take the time to send her Mamaw Crumpton a Christmas card this year!   

This will be Annie’s 100th Christmas celebration. Laura said her Mamaw’s health is declining, but she still has a good memory. Laura asks that you please include where you are from. 

The address is Annie Crumpton, 8011 County Road 23, Mt. Hope, AL 35651.  

Laura said they plan to hang up all of the cards she receives in her room. Please send a Christmas card to help Annie have the most wonderful Christmas ever!  

Summerford Nursing Home Christmas News  

The Summerford Nursing Home staff holiday party was held Dec. 15 from 1-3 p.m. The activity directors are Stephanie, Rosemary, Betty, Jackie and Pamela, and the CNA director is Jessica Orr. The RNs on staff are Shari Madison, Cassandra Ward, Freida Britt and Delena Woodall, and they are long-time members of the day and night shifts at Summerford Nursing Home.   

Seven nurses stations and dining halls have lovely trees, ceiling swags and wall decorations for the holidays.  

The residents’ holiday party will be held Dec. 17, and everyone will have a gift under the tree. They will have many delicious foods prepared by Ann and the kitchen staff.   

Many thanks go out to DeAnn and Chris Warnick for the wonderful cakes, cupcakes, muffins, soups and salads that they bring to the nursing home for special events.   

Church Activities 

Teresa Mosley, Bradley Mosley and Terri Sanford presented the Advent Wreath for the first Sunday of the season at McKendree United Methodist Church.  

Nov. 27 church members and pastor Darrell Mosley decorated the Chrismon tree, the sauctuary and the fellowship hall.  

The “White Christmas” program will be held Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.  Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall, and Santa will be there for the children.  

Their Wednesday night potluck supper and Bible study were enjoyed by those attending. 

The members of Corinth West Methodist Church will have interim pastors throughout the Advent season, and music will be directed by Roxanne Asherbranner and Linda Walker.  

Community News 

Neal and Dawn Estes returned from their trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 1. Their son, Aaron Estes, was the trainer for a basketball team playing there. While there, they enjoyed going to view the Hoover Dam and also attending several music shows. Shirley Pope of West Corinth community and her family met at Aaron and Devin Henslee’s home for their Christmas meal and fellowship. Devin will be spending Christmas in the Lexington, Kentucky, area with her mother, Sheila Napier.