Just Among Friends

The celebration of Dot Lewis’s 90th birthday was a great one which lasted all weekend! It began with a celebratory lunch on Saturday with family at the SSSS Steakhouse which had a huge banner with her picture in the front window wishing her a Happy Birthday and a lovely birthday cake iced in white frosting with pale pink roses on the top gracing the lunch table.

That night they went to the Ellis Theater to see “Blue Hawaii” starring Elvis Presley. The next day, Sunday, the sanctuary flowers in her church were in honor of her 90th birthday. It was an amazing weekend for an amazing woman!

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Congratulations to Philadelphia High School student Attallah Seals for earning an ACT score high enough to qualify her for membership in the Tornado ACT 20+ Club! She was honored at the Philadelphia Public Schools Board meeting last Tuesday.

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After over three years of waiting, the Pensacola Little Theater’s renovations of the Clark Family Cultural Center are reaching their grand finale. The Center CEO, Sid Williams-Heath, a Philadelphia native, is planning to pull back the curtain and unveil the renovated space to the public this summer. Once complete, the center will carry a $7 million dollar price tag. The center is home to 20 non-profit organizations. Sid Williams-Heath is so excited to be nearing the end of this huge project .

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Several women who are members of Mars Hill Pentecostal Church attended a Women’s Conference at Potts Camp recently. The event was for women with well known- women guest speakers and was appropriately called HER Conference. Some of those attending were Misty Chesser, the pastor’s wife, along with Cindy Flake and her mother, Zane Jones.

A formal candlelight dinner was served on the first evening while a wonderful buffet breakfast was enjoyed before the day’s programs the next morning.  The speakers were inspiring to their audience and focused on God’s love and mercy and how forgiveness sets one free of the heavy burden their trauma or devastation has placed upon their lives. The conference concluded on Saturday morning with new perspectives and feeling refreshed by hope.

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East Central community College’s Jazz Band Concert “Under the Stars” last Wednesday evening was phenomenal according to a member of the audience. Posey Palmer gave a great performance of her solo accompanied by the jazz band. Her parents are Johnny and Allison Dees Palmer.     

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Pete Peebles introduced a new product on his website last week. This creative young entrepreneur’s latest product is called "The Inferno Tin" and, as its name implies, can be used for mess- free & hassle free no clean up fires. The Inferno Tin provides hours of burn time without maintenance. It’s weather proof and reliable. As someone suggested, you can grab a bag of marshmallows and an Inferno Tim and have an instant treat for your kiddos! Pete and his friend, Jack Butler, have successfully made and marketed JP Candles in the past. They produced these in Jack’s mom’s kitchen! His parents are Ben and Ashley Burt Peebles

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Trinity Baptist Church Youth Group is having a Date Night steak dinner fundraiser on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The cost is $60 per couple, childcare provided, dinner, entertainment, and games. For more information or tickets, contact Jason Willis, Justin Craft, Kinsey Goldman, Crystal Cooley Willis and members of the Youth Team.

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Windell Jackson reached the remarkable age of 91 on Valentine's Day! He is the last survivor of 14 uncles with whom Greg Jackson was blessed. He is a veteran and a great influence on his nephew’s life. Happy Birthday and congratulations!

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Congratulations to precious Olivia Dennis who captured the title of “Tennessee Sweetheart Grand Supreme Winner” recently! She looked beautiful in all of her gowns and showed great poise in her onstage presence. She is the daughter of Daniel and Madison Hardy Dennis of Nashville. Her Philadelphia grandparents are Joyce Hardy and the late Bobby Hardy.