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The government has calculated the cost for a middle-income family to raise a child to age 18 is approximately $200,000, or about $30.45 per day. So, if we ever want to be rich, should we forget about having children? The answer lies in our definition of the word “rich.” From a monetary standpoint, one in possession of an over-abundance of money or goods is said to be rich. Therefore, if material abundance is necessary for your happiness, by all means, don’t have children. More ... Four dance students from the Oneonta branch of Miss Kelley’s School of Dance were among a group chosen to be in one of the two Birmingham performances of the nationally touring musical “Oz, the Musical,” written and directed by Todrick D. Hall. Mallory Allen, Justice Brown, Bethany Hogeland, and Mary Meg Brewer (shown above from left with “Dorothy”) danced and sang as Munchkins during the Monday, June 8, performance at Virginia Samford Theatre. More ... MATTHEW TYLER GOBLE of Blountsville was named to the spring 2009 Dean’s List at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. An accounting major, he is among those who achieved semester averages of 3.6 to 3.79. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college, and its campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More ... Residents of Galleria Woods Retirement Community in Hoover took a day to tour Blount County County last week. Led by retired local educator Vera Vaughn, who acted as tour guide, the seniors spent time at the Blount County Memorial Museum and the Quilters Cottage at Palisades Park. Pictured are: (sitting, left to right) Vaughn, Jim Hudson, Joe Ellis, and Mary Jean Philyaw. Standing (left to right) Frances Poor, Gail Furnas, Jo Cleveland, Joyce Zavatti, Jeanette Donaldson, Julia Henderson, Ethel Gibson, lifestyle director Alana Maxie, Mary Jo Williams, Nell Horsley, and David Hartsell. More ... JACKSON HENDERSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Romera Henderson, represented Oneonta High School at the 72nd annual American Legion Alabama Boys State in June. While at Boys State, Jackson was elected to the Senate, where he wrote and debated bills of importance to all Alabama citizens. Alabama Boys State is a leadership program for young men who have completed their junior year of high school and are expected to be campus leaders during their senior year. Acceptance into the program is a privilege and granted by invitation only. Delegates are selected by their school faculty and community leaders. More ... BLAIR ELISE LECROY, daughter of Charles and Jamie LeCroy of Armstead, was born May 6, 2009, at St. Vincent’s East. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. She is the sister of Elena Claire LeCroy of Armstead and the granddaughter of Charles R. LeCroy, Pine Mountain; Karrie Goodson, Snead; James Stephenson, Hayden; and Patty Stephenson, Oneonta. Great-grandparents are Mary LeCroy and the late James A. LeCroy, Pine Mountain; David W. More ... HANNAH GRACE MARSH was delivered by Dr. Bill Hudson March 11, 2009, at 2:56 p.m. at St. Vincent’s East. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Her parents are Steve and Natalie Marsh of Nectar, and her grandparents are Larry and Terri Ann Marsh of Nectar and Roger and Rita McAnnally of Hayden. Also welcoming her are aunt and uncles Dana McAnnally of Gardendale, Scott (Holly) McAnnally of Hayden, and Dale Marsh of Nectar. More ... A birthday celebration honored 100- year-old Ella Culwell Hays Saturday, June 27. Mrs. Hays taught first grade at Hayden Primary School for over 40 years. Never having children, she claimed each student as her own. More than 100 guests attended the party, each taking a moment to thank the beloved mentor. More ... |
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