Well... I guess it's time to get back on the horse... after a brief restful holiday time.

It was a bitter sweet time for us and a number of other families as we experienced our first holiday without a loved one. My family was thankful in knowing that daddy spent Christmas with Jesus... how fun will that be! =] Be in prayer for all of the families who lost a loved one over the holidays.

Please feel free to send me any news you would like put on here. Just send me an email and I will get it on... nothing is too small.

First Baptist Church's new Family Life Center is moving right along. Painting is complete due to a very dedicated group of men. Thanks guys! It looks as if Ava Methodist is also moving along with their new sanctuary.

Hope everyone is having a blessed New Year!

Robin Prestridge's friend Tim Townsend is not doing good. His cancer is still there and he can't walk still. He was put back into UAB on Christmas Eve and will be going to Spain Rehab either today or tomorrow. Please say a prayer for him.

Also, Robin Prestridge's cousins, Andy and Jan Marie Thrower, just found out that their 18 month old son Anderson has leukemenia. He is having a spinal tap procedure sometime this week to let them know what type and what to expect. Please be in special prayer for this family... the mom, Jan Marie, has lupus, and their oldest son has Autism. They are under an incredible about of stress.


Tim Holmes is home and recovering. From what I understand, he will need another surgery, but is healing well. He was at church Sunday. Mr. Lovvorn Holmes looked really good.


RCHS News:

Buy your high school yearbook from Mrs. Drake in Room 118.

All girls trying out for the 2009 softball team should sign up in the old gym. The deadline is Friday, January 9th.

All boys trying out for baseball meet in Coach Robinson’s room (in the new gym) today at break!!

Prom fees were due October 15th. The last day to pay prom fees without an additional charge is January 15th. After Thursday, January 15th a $5.00 per day late fee will be added. There will be a Junior Class meeting to discuss the prom on Wednesday, January 21st at 2:50 in Room 114 (Mrs. Pate’s room). All juniors who have cleared their prom fees are eligible to attend. SENIORS FEES ARE DUE Tuesday, February 10th.

The cookbooks are in!! They are $15 for one; $25 for two. See Mrs. Hoggle. The proceeds from this cookbook will go to make improvements on our football stadium.