Page 10 February 1, 2019The LillianCommunityBulletin Board

Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23 - Optimist Club of Perdido BaySaturday breakfast and meeting, 8 a.m. at LillianCommunity Club

Feb. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 & 26 - Alcoholics Anonymousmeeting, 7 p.m., Lillian United Methodist Church

Feb. 2 - Boating Knowledge and Safety Class, 9 a.m. to5 p.m., Lillian Recreation Park, see story on Page 2

Feb. 5 & 19 - Garden volunteers meeting for walking trailgardens clean up, 9-11 a.m., Lillian RecreationalPark

Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Weight Watchers meets everyTuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Lillian UnitedMethodist Church

Feb. 5 & 19 - Lillian Masonic Lodge 925 meetings first andthird Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Contact JoeTaylor at 251-962-4301 or Jim Covert at251-962-7354

Feb. 7 - Lillian Recreational Park meets the first Thursdayof the month, 6:30 p.m. at park conference room

Feb. 9 - Valentine Dinner/Dance, 6 p.m., LCC, sponsored byOptimist Club, see story on Page 2

Feb. 11 - Lillian Civic and Legislative Committee meetingon second Monday of each month, 8:30 a.m., open topublic

Feb. 11 - LASAR meeting, 7 p.m. second Monday of eachmonth, Barclay Street

Feb. 14 - Gulf Coast Classic Car Club meeting, 6 p.m.second Thursday of each month, Gulf Bowl BowlingAlley, 2881 S. Juniper Street, Foley

Feb. 15 - Homestead Extension Renewal assistance, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m., LCC

Feb. 15 - Gulf Coast Classic Car Club "Cruisin," 5-8:30p.m. third Friday of each month, Sonic, Foley

Feb. 17 - Sunday Night Songfest, 6 p.m., third Sunday ofeach month, Bayside Baptist Church

Feb. 18 - Lillian Bicentennial Committee meeting, 9 a.m.,Lillian Recreational Park meeting room

Feb. 18 - Lillian Women's Club meets the third Tuesday ofthe month Sept. through May, 11:30 a.m., LillianCommunity Club

Feb. 18 - American Legion Post 48 meeting, 7 p.m. thirdMonday of each month, Lillian Community Club

Feb. 24 - American Legion Post 48 ham dinner, 11 a.m. to1 p.m., Lillian Community Club dining hall

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Check with Sandy at the Lillian Community Club.251-962-3366 from 9-11 a.m. Monday-Friday

Baldwin County CommissionerSkipGruberwas the featuredspeakerat the January meeting of the LillianCivic and Legislative Committee.

Recycling bins will be placed atthe Lillian Volunteer FireDepartment facility on south Route91. It will accept paper, cardboard,aluminum and plastic, but noStyrofoam or glass items.Breakdown of boxes is requested toconserve space in the bins.

Do not place bulky items such asappliances, furniture and mattressesat the site. Baldwin County residentsmay request two bulk waste and twoyard debris pickups per quarter. Bulkwaste includes furniture, appliances,mattresses, carpet and auto tires.

There is a limit of six tires perquarter. There is also a limit of sixwhite goods per quarter. Thisincludes refrigerators, ranges, waterheaters, air conditioners and otherlarge appliances.

Swing sets, fence wire, exerciseequipment and large consoletelevisions do not qualify ashousehold items and are not pickedup. Construction and demolitionwaste are not eligible.

Yard waste includes materialfrom landscape maintenance,including grass clippings, leaves andtwigs.Tree trunksor limbsmore thantwo inches in diameter are not

considered yard waste.For a pickup of bulk waste or

yard debris, call 251-972-6878.The new one-arm trucks are

working well and more are beingpurchased to increase the coverage inthe county. Most of Lillian is on thesystem. The new system helps keepthe employees safe, as the old systemrequired one on the outside of thetruck. Employees no longer neededoutside the truck are being trained asdrivers and placed in other positions.No employeeshave lost theirjobs due to thenew system.

Plans aremoving aheadfor theextension ofthe BeachExpressway to I-65. The $168million budget for this year includes$11 million to acquire the rest of theright-of-way.

The 26-mile extension isexpected to cost approximately $200million. In order to pay for theextension, it will necessitate a tollroad.

Meetings of theLillianCivic andLegislative Committee are held at8:30 a.m. the secondMonday of eachmonth at the Lillian CommunityCenter and are open to the public.

Civic andLegislativeCommitteeBy SallyMcKinney

Updates Shared at Civic Meeting

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COMMUNITY CHURCHESBAYSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, S.B.C.33677 US Highway 98, Lillian251-256-0226Pastor Tom HarrisSunday school at 9:15 a.m.Worship service at 10:30 a.m.Sunday and Wednesday evening worshipservice at 6 p.m.

DIVINE REVELATION DELIVERANCECENTERMeeting at Lillian Masonic Lodge 925South Perdido Street, Lillian251-978-9033Email jesusbishop@hotmail.comBishop Booker T. Washington Jr.Christian education at 9 a.m.Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT12099 County Road 99, Lillian1 block south of Highway 98251-943-2173 or 251-961-2505Rev. Mark McDonald, VicarSunday worship at 10 a.m.

ETERNAL LIFE CHURCH34223 US Highway 98, Lillian251-747-0183Pastor Calvin BartlAssociate Pastor: Justin SchaffWorship Pastor: Charlie EllisorCongregational Care Pastor: Josh SotoSunday worship service at 10 a.m. includesnursery and kids’ churchHome groups in Lillian & Elberta SundaynightsWednesday night service meal at 5:30 p.m.Bible study for all ages at 6:30 p.m.WednesdayYouth group meeting Wednesday at 6:30p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LILLIAN34421 Barclay Avenue, Lillian251-962-2180Email: LillianBaptist36549@gmail.comPastor Josh ThompsonYouth leader D.J. FrankSunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m.Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. includeschildren’s churchSunday evening worship at 5 p.m.Wednesday prayer meeting at 6 p.m.Wednesday student and children’s ministryfrom 5:30-7:30 p.m., meal included

FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH209 Berry Avenue West, Foley251-979-9878 or 251-979-6477Pastor Rev. Carroll PruittEmail: carrollpru2@gmail.comSunday services at10 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday serviceat 7 p.m.

LILLIAN FELLOWSHIP11737 County Road 99, Lillian251-215-0256www.lillianfellowship.orgPastor Dean ConkelSunday service at 10 a.m.

LILLIAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH12770 South Perdido Street, Lillian251-962-4336www.lillianumc.orgEmail: office@lillianumc.orgRev. Daniel W. RandallSunday worship at 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday school at 9 a.m. for all agesNursery provided Sunday from 8-11 a.m.Youth meetings on Sunday at 9 a.m.

NEW MOUNT MARRIAH MISSIONARYBAPTIST CHURCH32852 US Highway 98, Lillian251-962-3072Pastor Rev. Brian MackSunday school at 9:30 a.mSunday worship at 11 a.m.Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.

PERDIDO BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH9110 County Road 97251-986-3186Email: perdidobeachbaptist@yahoo.comPastor Fred McGeeSunday morning worship at 11 a.m.Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.Wednesday worship at 6 p.m.

ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA37035 Magnolia Street, Perdido Beach, Ala.256-419-4494Non-denominationalPastor Michael StaffordSunday worship service at 10 a.m.Fellowship at 11 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH34290 US Highway 98, Lillian251-962-3649Father Saleth MariadossDaily mass at 8 a.m. (except Saturday)Saturday mass at 5 p.m.Confession from 4 to 4:45 p.m.Sunday mass at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE BAY LUTHERANCHURCH12851 Perdido Street, Lillian251-962-7682Pastor Paul LeigeberBible study at 9 a.m.Sunday worship at 10 a.m.Fellowship at 11:10 a.m.

WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH(Disciples of Christ)1111 N. 57th Avenue, Pensacola251-367-1988Pastors David and Betty MasseyCommunion every SundaySunday service at 11 a.m.

Need To Borrow Medical Supplies?You can borrow medical supplies for free! Lillian American Legion Post #48 has a

'lending closet' that stocks many useful items, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers,hospital beds, potty chairs, etc. Please contact Glen Gandy at 251-979-6005 or DarrellOchs at 251-269-9084. Check here before you buy or rent. Donationsmay be dropped offat Twice Upon A Time thrift shop and the Lillian Community Club. THANK YOU! ~Individuals who have items borrowed from the closet and no longer have a need, pleasecall and return the items to the Legion. ~ Individuals willing to donate unused items cancall and we will pick them up.

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Dental health plays a vital role inthe overall health and wellness ofyour pet. Dental problems can becaused by numerous other healthproblems.

Your pets' teeth should bechecked by your vet once or twice ayear to ensure a healthy mouth and ahealthy pet. Veterinary dentistry caninclude cleaning, polishing,extractions and repair.

The procedures require sedationand should only be performed by avet. Dental radiographs are anotherimportant part of a thorough oralexam and will be performed at thetime of dental cleaning. Radiographsallow us to evaluate the tooth healthunder the gum line.

There are many signs that canindicate the need for an exam orcleaning. These include bad breath,broken or loose teeth, retained babyteeth, tarter buildup, abnormalchewing or drooling, reducedappetite, pain around the mouth,blood-tinged saliva and swellingaround the mouth.

Periodontal disease is verycommon in cats and dogs. By thetime your pet is three years old, theywill likely have signs of dentaldisease. Early detection andtreatment are critical. Plaque iswhere the disease process begins.Plaque hardens into tarter, whichthen damages the gum line and setsthe stage for infection.

We recommend bi-annual oralexams to ensure your pet maintainstheir best health. February isNational Pet Dental Health Monthand we are offering a free dentalprophylaxis with scaling andradiographs for felines with a fullcomprehensive wellness panel.

Cats that are current on vaccinationsor are made current on vaccinationsduring February are eligible toreceive a free dental cleaning withthe purchase of our in-housewellness panel.

This utilizes samples to give acomprehensive look into your pet'shealth including organ function,urinary health, blood health, parasitestatus and more.

The wellness panel is $275 andincludes a blood cell count, bloodchemistries, electrolytes, thyroidtest, urinalysis and intestinal parasitescreening.

Canines with a scheduled dentalcleaning in February will receive acomplimentary pre-anesthetic bloodchemistry panel.

Call 251-962-2304 to scheduleyour pet's dental cleaning and

Stephanie Fell Porter had been helping pets and people in Lillian for the lasttwo decades with Dr. SusanWells. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technicianand has accepted a position with Auburn Veterinary Specialists in GulfShores. Affiliated with Auburn University, the facility provides specializedservices and educational opportunities for internal medicine and surgerystudents.

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THE CLOTHES CLOSET INC.TheClothesCloset is looking for volunteers fromarea churches.Only threehours amonthare requiredandyour time is appreciated.TheClothesClosetis located at 105 W. Berry Street in Foley. Please call the manager at943-1739.

Page 14 February 1, 2019The LillianAs a child, you threw temper

tantrums to get your own way… notthat it worked. As a newlywed, youhad to learn how to compromiseinstead of fighting for control, inorder to save your marriage andsanity. As a parent, you had to pickand choose your fights to keep yourteenagers under control.

And as empty-nesters, you hadto learn all over again how tocompromise with your spouse…especially when the TV volume isblaring sports 24/7 and they refuse tohand over the remote.

So one would think that livingalone is ideal. Because when you’reliving alone, everything is underyour control, like the Burger Kingslogan - ‘have it your way.’

Well, ‘having it my way’ is notthe way it works in my house.Because I constantly have to fight forcontrol. Noise control that is.

Yes, I realize the racket in myhouse is my fault. I brought it onmyself with all the critters I’verescued and/or collected.

When I walk in the front door,my pack of dogs start jumping andbarkingwith excitement. Some pups

just want a pat on the head or tummyrubs, while the elderly dogs need toget the heck out to go potty. Thenwith all the yipping commotion, theparrots squawk and begin to screech,“Get out, get out.Go outside.Get outnow.”

Consequently, I have to fuss atmy furry or feathered friends byscolding them with “Now hush.”

But at night, if someone growls,barks or the birds start whisperingafter the lights are out, I simply say ina gruff tone, “Knock it off, guys.”However, when the phone rings, or adelivery person arrives, all hell tendsto break loose.

Dogs start howling and the birdsactually will bark - sounding like thedogs. My eardrums vibrate in pain.And thenat thatpoint, I have tohollerat the top of my lungs, “Hey!”

And the house will instantly gosilent, so then can I follow up with a

firm, “Stop it.” And happily, I’mback in control.

Last Sunday, it was a cold butsunny morning. My household wasunbelievably calm. The dogs weresnoozing or licking their paws infront of the fireplace. The parrotswere perched in their favorite spots,cracking peanuts that I’d just handedout.

Frankly, the peace and quiet wassoheavenly, I brokeout in song. “It’sa beautiful morning. Sundaymorning. I think I’ll go outsideawhile and just smile. It’s a beautifulmorning. Sunday morning.”

Ha, I was cracking myself upbecause I remember the tune buttotally forgot the words, so I just ad-libbed.

Several of thedogs stoppedwhatthey were doing, raised their headsand watched as I twirled around thekitchen waving my arms.

So just to be silly, I sang louder.Until I heard a screeching, “Hey,”which tookmeby surprise, andmademe pause mid-note.

Then simultaneously, Sammyand Sidney, my two umbrellacockatoos, confidently squawked,“Stop it!”

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In the Gospel of John chapter15:9-17, we read these words: “Asthe Father has loved me, so have Ilovedyou.Nowremain inmy love. Ifyou keep my commands, you willremain inmy love, just as I have keptmy Father’s commands and remainin his love. I have told you this so thatmy joy may be in you and that yourjoy may be complete. My commandis this: Love each other as I haveloved you. Greater love has no onethan this: to lay down one’s life forone’s friends. You are my friends ifyou do what I command. I no longercall you servants, because a servantdoes not knowhismaster’s business.Instead, I have called you friends, foreverything that I learned from myFather I have made known to you.You did not choose me, but I choseyou and appointed you so that youmight go and bear fruit--fruit thatwill last--and so that whatever youask in my name the Father will giveyou. This is my command: Loveeach other.”

We are born totally self-centered and totally helpless. Inorder to survive in this world wemustmakeour needs known. If thoseneeds aremet, then wewill probablygrow to love those meeting ourneeds.But is that really love?We saythat children have to be taught tohate, but isn’t that true of love as

well? Think how difficult it is toteach a child to share. Is it reallysomething that happens naturally? Isit something that comes fromwithin?Or is it somethingwe learnasinfants and then as children, first ofall, from our primary caregivers andthen from those around us?

C.S. Lewis, distinguishedbetween “need love” and “gift love.”Need love should be self-evident. Itis the most common kind of love inour world. I love you because youmeet my needs. It might be that myself-esteem is boosted when I amwith you or it might be simply myneed to be loved. Most of us have aneed for companionship. Need loveis always born of emptiness. Theperson characterized by need love isalways grasping to attain from otherthings or values which he or shecovets. Lewis contends that manytimes when we humans say toanother, “I love you,” what we arereallymeaning is, “I needyou, Iwantyou. You have a value that I verymuch desire to make my own, nomatter what the consequencemay beto you.”

Now contrast that with whatLewis calls “gift love.” Instead ofbeing born of emptiness or lack, thisform of loving is born of fullness.The goal of gift love is to enrich andenhance the person whom we loverather than to extract value fromthem. “Gift love moves out to blessand to increase rather than to acquireor to diminish. Gift love is more likea bountiful, artesian well thatcontinues to overflow than a vacuumor a black hole.” Lewis concludesthat iswhatGod’s love is all about. Inother words, God’s love is gift love,not need love. This, of course, is themeaning of agape love.

Arewe capable of agape love -loving as God loves? To a certainextent we are, but this does nothappen naturally for human beings.For us to substitute gift love for needlove,wemust go to the sourceof loveand the source of all love is God.Jesus says in our lesson for today,“As the Father has lovedme, so haveI loved you.” Love, then, doesn’tcome from within - it comes fromabove!

Later, in his first epistle Johnwrites, “Dear friends, let us love oneanother, for love comes from God.”Where does love come from? Itcomes from God. John continues,“Everyone who loves has been bornof God and knows God. Whoeverdoes not love does not know God,because God is love.” So, that is the

answer to the first question: wheredoes love come from? It comes fromGod. Then John adds, “This is howGod showed his love among us: Hesent his one and only Son into theworld that we might live throughhim. This is love: not that we lovedGod, but that he loved us and sent hisSon as an atoning sacrifice for oursins.” (1 John 4:7-11).

The ultimate personificationof LOVE is Jesus Christ. “This ishowGod showed his love among us:He sent his one and only Son into theworld that we might live throughhim. This is love: not that we lovedGod, but that he loved us and sent hisSon as an atoning sacrifice for oursins.” That is what love looks likeand this love that we receive as a giftis only experienced when we pass iton to others. Jesus said love eachother as I have loved you.

Where does love come from?It comes fromGod alone.What doesit look like? It looks like a manhanging on a cross in our behalf.What does such love require out ofus? It requires us to move beyondneed love to gift love.

To look around at others whoare in need of God’s love and to giveit to them - not asking what they cando for us, but remembering whatChrist has done for us. “This is mycommand,” Jesus said to hisdisciples, and also to us: “Love eachother.”

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Science never stands still. Evenafter discoveries are made anddeveloped, perfecting thistechnology is always in motion.

DNA is one of those ever-improving advances in science.Because of this, if you had yourDNAdone on Ancestry or any of the othergenealogical websites and haven’tchecked it in the last six months, youmight want to check it again becausetesting keeps improving, results keepchanging.

Your DNA doesn’t change, butresults become clearer and moredetailed.

Another reason for the update isdue to “markers.”Results onany typeof testing have to have a baseline.DNA is no different. For mostAmericans, the baseline or markerhas to come from a place in Europe,Asia orAfrica since theU.S. is youngand is a melting pot of nationalities.

If there are no “markers” from aspecific area, there isn’t anything tocompare a certain genetic marker inyour DNA to. This is why somepeople think the testing doesn’twork, because their ancestryconnection to a remote tribe inAnywhere, Planet Earth, doesn’tshow up in the test results.

If you study early history, you’dbe amazed at the migration of thetribes of Europe. Dublin, Ireland andNormandy, France, for instance,were originally settled by Vikings,mostly Danes, but also combinationsof Swedes, Norwegians and Danes.They were often called the NorthMen or Norse. Parts of Europe, Asiaand Africa were conquered by theRomans during their reign fromabout 509 BC to 476 AD. And therewere many tribes that moved aroundand settled areas, their names

vanishing into the unknown as theyblended in with other peoples of thearea. Never assume you know yourentire genetic history.

Of course, love has to bementioned in February. Perhaps themost written about subject in historyand too often taken for granted ormisunderstood. Some people think ifyou lovesomeone,youown them.Noyou don’t and jealousy is a heavydestructive burden to carry.

Somepeople think that that zingyspecial feeling you have when youfirst fall for someone represents loveand when that feeling wears off, itmeans you don’t love them anymore.

I imagine a lot of divorces evolvearound that bit of hogwash. Orperhaps it is the fact that after acouple gets married, they start actinglike themselves in front of each otherinstead of the false front. The fantasyends.

There are many reasons whycouples break up and sometimes it isthe right thing to do, especially if it isan abusive relationship. Love needsto be nurtured. A good relationshipmeans a lot of things, but it alwaysincludes compromise on both sides.

Ask anyone who has beenmarried over 50 years and I’ll betthey’ll tell you to say “I love you”every single day, at least once. Neverleave the house or go to bed angry,nothing is worth it.

It is awonderful thing to love andbe loved. Some individuals in thisworld do not know what that feelslike. Sonnets from the Portuguese#43 byElizabethBarrett Browning isa favorite of mine. “How do I lovethee? Let me count the ways….”

Couples who have been marriedfor a long time should know a deepand understanding love. I ran acrossthe following passage from a recentnovel I read and itmade perfect senseto me. Enjoy.

“There’s a beauty, and there’s astrength, you know, that grows onlyin a long walk together in the samedirection.” From "ATangledMercy"by Joy Jordon-Lake.

Until next month….

Bits andPiecesBy JacquelineReid

The Optimist Club of PerdidoBay members are looking forward tothe month of February featuring fun,fellowship, interesting programs and“Bringing Out the Best in Kids.”

This month’s programs feature apresentation by Ann Rayburn, RN,Director of Education, AlabamaOrgan Center at South BaldwinRegional Medical Center onSaturday, Feb. 2. Her talk will be onorgan donations and transplants.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, OptimistBill Hall will give an overview of theHistory of Masonry. Hall has been aMason for 47 years. He is a 3rdDegree Master Mason, 32nd DegreeScottish Rite Mason and currentlyserves as the Senior Warden at theLillian Masonic Lodge.

The quarterly program in theAlabama Bicentennial Series will beheld on Saturday, Feb. 16. Dr. JackDwyer, a Mayflower descendent,

will present “Selma During the CivilWar.” Dr. Dwyer has written articleson the Mayflower, the AmericanRevolution and the Civil War.

The clubwill end themonthwiththe annual Essay Contest and willrecognize the top three Elberta HighSchool students who participated inthe program.

The Optimist Club of PerdidoBaymeets at 8 a.m. everySaturday inthe Lillian Community Club. Theday begins with a breakfast and theprogrambegins after a short businessmeeting. Guests are alwayswelcomeand eat free.

Optimists Announce February ProgramsOptimistClubBy SallyMcKinney

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We have so much planned for2019 it’s hard to knowwhere to start!

First we are thrilled to welcomeback the Elberta High SchoolWarriors baseball and softball teams.The full schedule can be found in theLillian (page 20) and on the LillianRecreational Park Facebook page.

Market in the Park will start upagain in March and is the thirdSaturday of each month throughNovember.

Since our first Flea Market wassuch a success last October, wedecided to have one in the spring aswell. So put March 16 on yourcalendars and look for details tocome about what we have planned.

Music and Movies in the Parkwill begin in April and continuethrough October. This super funfamily event will be scheduled thefirst Friday of each month.

The walking group has beenunbelievable with their dedicationthrough some pretty cold days.

We will meet in the conferenceroom at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 to share ourjourneys. We will discuss interest infuture additions such as dance, TaiChi and yoga.

Our basketball/pickleball court

is getting a facelift this spring. Thecourt will get resurfaced as wecontinue to raise funds for dedicatedpickleball courts.

Our volunteer gardeners havebeen freshening up the gardens andgetting them ready to bloom again.

Attention in our kiddie park anddog run are in the planning stages.Seventeen acres of park takes time,money and volunteers.

We are excited and proud toannounceour newwebsite. Please goonline and check it out atwww.lillianrecreationalpark.org.

LILLIAN RECREATIONAL PARKPARK PARTNERS DONATION FORM

Yes, I'm ready to have some fun and want tobecome a Park Partner!

I'd like to learn how I can become involved with the park. Please contact me.

Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution of $__________

Name ___________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________

Email _____________________ Phone ____________________Mail to Lillian Recreational Park, P.O. Box 865, Lillian, AL 36549. You may also use your PayPalaccount. Visit our Facebook page to learn more about upcoming events and activities.

Lillian RecreationalPark NewsBy Monica Leonard

Park Launches New Website

TheWI Sno-bird Clubmet at theOrangeBeachEventCenter (OBEC)on Jan. 9 and the Gulf Shores HighSchool JROTC opened the meetingwith their presentation of the flags.

Tina Green, program supervisorwith Baldwin County fosterchildren, briefly explained the valueof and thanked the group for the giftcards contributed for teen Christmasgifts. They average 180 children infoster care every year. TonyKennon,Orange Beach mayor, fieldedquestions from the group abouteverything going on in the city.

Cards are played every Friday atthe Gulf Shores American LegionPost 44 onHwy. 59 from8:30 a.m. tonoon through March.

There are several opportunitiesfor volunteerwork andgolf andotherevents for participation. Pleasecontact Kenn at 251-967-2463 orwissnobirds@yahoo.com withquestions, suggestions and RSVPs.

The schedule includes:Wednesday, Feb. 6 - 8:30 a.m.

meeting at OBEC

Saturday, Feb. 9 - 11 a.m. - BratFest at OBCC to benefit firedepartments

Monday, Feb, 11 - 11:30 a.m. -Singles meet at Bill's by the Beach,Gulf Shores

Monday,Feb. 11 -GolfFunDay,RSVP

Tuesday, Feb. 12 - 1 p.m. - GulfBowl, 8-pin Tap Tournament, RSVP

Wednesday, Feb. 13 - 10:30 a.m.with 11:30 a.m. picnic, RSVP

Saturday, Feb. 16 - 6 p.m. -Trivia night at OBEC, RSVP tobenefit libraries

Monday, Feb. 18 - WI/MI/INgolf event, RSVP

Wednesday, Feb. 20 - 8:30 a.m. -meeting at OBEC

Thursday, Feb. 21 - 9 a.m. - Golfscramblebenefit forBaldwinCountyHeritage Museum, RSVP

Friday, Feb. 22 - Low countryboil benefits Gulf Coast Zoo, RSVP

Wednesday,March 6 - 8:30 a.m.- meeting at OBCC

Thursday, March 7 - 12:30 p.m.- Zoo fun day, RSVP

WI Sno-Bird Club Announces Schedule of Events

Page 18 February 1, 2019The Lillian

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Lillian VolunteerFire DepartmentBy Goretti Lysek

The Lillian Volunteer FireDepartment responded to 73 callsdispatched by the 911 operators inDecember including 52 medicalassistance, 10 public assists, 5 motorvehicle accidents, 1 brush fire, 2structure fires and 3 fire alarms.

We are looking for caringLillianresidents to help us with non-emergency paperwork and calls aswell asmedical and fire assistance. Ifyou give us the time, wewill providethe training.Call 962-2696 and leavea message. We will return your call.

LVFD would like to thankArielle Spivey of Lillian FamilyDentistry for allowing us to use herbuilding before it was demolished toperform firefighting drills. This typeof training is crucial in helping uskeep up our skills and performance.We truly appreciate her generosityand community spirit.

We are very pleased to announcethat LVFD has partnered with

Baldwin County Solid Waste tobring a recycle trailer back to Lillian.The trailer is located at LillianVolunteer Fire Station 2 at 11331County Road 91. Refer to the articleon Page 1 for details.

As mentioned last month, wewill be hosting another open housesince last year’s was such a success.However, itwill not be inFebruaryaspreviously mentioned. We arehoping to have the open house ineither March or April. We willprovide the date as soon as possible.

The 2018-19 fundraising letters weremailed at the end of September. Theaddresses were provided by theBaldwin County RevenueCommissioner's Office. If you had aproblem receiving your letter, call thefire station and leave a message.Your donation is tax-deductible. Weare requesting a donation of $75 perhousehold or property unit and $150per business.

Membership Registration Form 2018 - 2019Please print

Name ________________________________________________________911 Street Address ______________________________________________

______________________________________________Mailing Address (if different from above) ____________________________________

______________________________________________Phone _________________________Lillian Volunteer Fire Department ~ 11331 County Road 91 S, Lillian, AL 36549

A Lillian Volunteer Fire Department firefighter extinguishes farmequipment.

AnewGirl Scout troop is forming in Lillian. Troop8820 is open to grades K-12 and meetings will be heldthe second and fourth Mondays of the month at theLillian Community Center.

For more information go to www.girlscoutssa.orgor call 800-239-6636 and ask for Candace McNickles.

Volunteers are welcome.

Girl ScoutsForming NewTroop in Lillian

Make sure your house numbersare at least 3 inches tall and are

reflective/visible at night.This helps emergency crews

locate your home.