GARDEN OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE. Home and Garden club member Kathy Andre, left, placed the Garden of the Month sign in the Thomas family's lovely landscaped vision of beauty at 806 Lanora Street. Grant Thomas, age seven, holds the sign as Stephanie and Daniel Thomas pose for a photo for this special event with little Bryson, age two. Their front lawn area is beautified with lovely red caladiums and white laced caladiums, many unique green shrubs, and a bounty of colorful blooming plants of all shades throughout the front lawn, with a well-groomed lawn which also captivated the judges. The bird bath adds interest and elegance to the flower bed as well as protecting the birds with water. Congrats to Stephanie and Daniel, who are great gardeners! Thank you for making our town more beautiful! This monthly contest is co-sponsored by Franklinton Home and Garden Club, Club President Dana Truxillo; The Franklinton Chamber of Commerce; and the Franklinton Town Council. Submitted by Minnie Posey.

 

 

From left are Marguerite Lipani, Donna Schilling, and Rachel Gill.

SONIC RECIEVES BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD

The Sonic Drive-In is all sizzling with patriotism for the Fourth of July! It is decorated with a red, white and blue patriotic theme, using American flags, banners, pinwheels, patriotic figures and lovely colorful flower beds. Marguerite Lipani and Minnie Posey, Home and Garden Club members, presented the July Business of the Month award signs to business owner Rachel Gill, standing on far right side; and with her is Donna Schilling in the center. Lipani is on the left. Sonic has really been motivated to make their business look great and has improved their flower beds with color and greenery. They have planters located at the front of the building to enhance the business. The trees are very lovely, giving shade to the outside table areas. It is very noticeable and captivating that they are all decorated with a patriotic theme for our great annual celebration of the Fourth of July. They definitely are letting us know they love the USA! Keep up the great job! We appreciate you for helping to make our town look great! The Business of the Month contest is co-sponsored by the Home and Garden Club of Franklinton, club president, Dana Truxillo; The Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, and the Franklinton Town Council.

 

From left are Rachel Gill, Donna Schilling, and Marguerite Lipani.

 

Latane Alford, resident of Mt. Hermon, LA, and a member of Home and Garden Club of Franklinton, passed away this week. Funeral arrangements will be at Crain's Funeral Home in Franklinton. The funeral will be at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church in Mt. Hermon. Her dedication to garden club work and its objectives over the many years has been tremendous and she will be missed. She was inducted into the Circle of Roses this past year, and that meant the world to her to receive that award and pin. She was known as the Washington Parish Flower Lady through all the designs she made over the years at the parish fair. She leaves one son and two daughters. Mrs. Alford’s wake will be held on Wednesday, June 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crain’s Funeral Home, corner of 11th Avenue and Bene Street in Franklinton. The funeral will be on Thursday, June 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bogue Chitto Church in Mt. Hermon. Burial will be at the cemetery behind the church. Bogue Chitto Church will be opened at 10:00 a.m. before service begins.

MEMBERS OF HOME AND GARDEN CLUB OF FRANKLINTON AT THE PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT VI GARDEN CLUB LUNCHEON IN BATON ROUGE GARDEN CENTER JUNE 3. From left: Charlotte Reso; Dana Truxillo, President of Home and Garden; Kathy Andre'; and District VI Director Elect Minnie Posey. On back row is Rachel Lanford, who serves on Ways and Means Committee for District VI, and Janet Baham. At the meeting Sue Wallner, District VI Director, welcomed all the garden club presidents and their guests. Baton Rouge Garden Club hosted the delightful luncheon, and all the luncheon tables were decorated by its membership. Guests were given the opportunity to vote on their favorite decorated table design. Many discussions and reports were presented, and it was announced that the summer board meeting would take place in Baton Rouge on August 11 and 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Garden Clubs were encouraged to attend. They can get information on the state web site to get more info on the upcoming event. After the meeting, this group enjoyed a little excursion at the nursery on Florida Boulevard.

WASHINGTON PARISH FAIR FLOWER SHOW COMING IN OCTOBER

Minnie Posey, president of the Washington Parish Garden Club Council, wishes to invite the public to attend their standard Flower Show to be held on October 15, 16, 17 and 18, opening daily form 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds in Franklinton, Louisiana. The show will be in the Flower House, located at the front entrance to the fairgrounds. The theme for the 2008 Flower Show is "Christmas in October." Many designs, educational exhibits and horticulture displays will be entered by Washington Parish residents and parish garden club members. There is no fee to attend. Vaiden Barlow is serving as chairman and Janet Bahamas co-chairman. Come help celebrate "Christmas in October!" For more information email [email protected]                                         

New officers for the Home and Garden Club recently were installed. They are, from left, Rachel Lanford, Vice President; Dana Truxillo, President; Mary Parsley, Treasurer; back from left, Robbie Snell, Secretary; Installing Officer, Nellie Jenkins; Janet Baham, Chaplain; Karen Brooks, Historian; and Minnie Posey, Reporter. Not shown, Charlotte Reso, serving as Parliamentarian.

Home and Garden Club members surprised Mary Jo Poole on May 9 at her place of business in Franklinton, Leader Printing and Office Supplies, with the special WAY Award presentation. Mary Jo was recognized for her dedication to the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce over the many years with support in membership drives and many phone calls to members concerning Chamber matters. She has served as the Chamber president and now holds the office of vice president. She supports Chamber projects and keeps everyone on their toes. We certainly appreciate her for her dedication to the community; she is deserving of this recognition. Club members presented her with a framed certificate and a beautiful peace lily plant to enjoy. Congratulations Mary Jo! We truly appreciate you for all your time and efforts. From left are Claire McGuire and recipient Mary Jo Poole, Michelle Woods and Karen Brooks, who served as chairman of the WAY Award Project for Home and Garden Club. Polly Carter served as president. Newly elected president, Dana Truxillo, plans to continue this worthy project.

 

The Business of the Month Award for May was presented to the Wayne Kuhn Attorney Office, located in Franklinton at 1027 Main Street. The grounds are always neat and well groomed with pine straw being used for mulch around the shrubs. Lovely colorful flowers are in the front beds, and two red hibiscus in large containers give a warm point of interest that welcomes the clientele to the business. The green grass neatly mown was a point in winning the award. Congratulations to Mr. Kuhn and his wife Sarah! This special award is co-sponsored by Home and Garden , Franklinton Town Council and the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce. Judging is done each month by Home and Garden Judging Committee. From left are Minnie Posey, Wayne Kuhn, winner of the monthly contest and Marguerite Lipani. Both ladies are members of Home and Garden Club.

 

Latane Alford donates beautiful quilt to Washington Parish Garden Club Council

On Thursday, May 8, Latane Alford of Mt. Hermon, a member of Home and Garden Club, donated a special quilt made by the Garden Clubs in Louisiana. Latane was the fortunate winner of that quilt several years ago and chose to donate it to the Washington Parish Garden Club Council. President Minnie Posey of the Council accepted the donation from Mrs. Alford.

The quilt has the names of all the Garden Clubs, as each club made their own monogrammed block stating the name of their club. The quilt has a white backing and light green color on the opposite side with white blocks made by each club. The coveted quilt is a special gift to us because of Mrs. Alford’s love for the Parish Fair and of all the garden clubs throughout the parish. Her wish is to share in this special way this wonderful gift to us, and the Council appreciates her donation of the quilt.  The lovely quilt will be on display at the 2008 Washington Parish Fair at the Flower House in the Center of Interest, according to Minnie Posey, president of the Washington Parish Garden Club Council. The Council has already made plans for a great flower show under the theme of the fair, "Down Home Celebration." According to Posey, you do not want to miss this year’s flower show. We want the whole family to come and visit. The Council truly appreciates Mrs. Latane for all her beautiful designs over the years at the fair. Her love of gardening has inspired many individuals in the parish and in our state. She will always be recognized as the Washington Parish "Flower Lady." She has been an inspiration to everyone over the many years!

The Washington Parish Garden Club Council consists of six garden clubs in the parish, which meet and make plans for all the activities for the Flower House under the umbrella of the Washington Parish Fair Association. This year Vaiden Barlow of Bogalusa is serving as chairman of the Fair Flower Show and Janet Baham of Franklinton will serve as co-chairman. Minnie Posey will serve as honorary chairman.

 

Nathan Oliver Posey, shown with big brother Aubrey Eugene Posey, age 2, wearing his big brother shirt while Nathan wears the little brother matching shirt. Nathan was born on April 8, at 10:53 at Washington-St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, Louisiana, to parents, Justin and Sharon Posey of Covington. He weighed in at 8 pounds and 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Aubrey and Minnie Posey of Franklinton, Louisiana, and Eugene and Carol Larroux of Slidell, Louisiana. Nathan was proudly welcomed at the hospital by his MaMa and PaPa Posey, Pa Eugene and Nana Carol Larroux, Aunt Shelly, Cousin Caroline, Aunt Mindy Posey, and big brother Aubrey, along with his proud and excited Dad, Justin Posey. Nathan was also welcomed by several cousins in Franklinton--Heather Sullivan and Kreig and Kevin Todd--and cousin Jason Gunnar Posey in Lawton, Oklahoma--with many aunts and uncles sending best wishes and congratulations. Mother and baby are home and doing fine.

 

Jason Gunnar Posey

It's a Boy!

POSEYS VISIT NEW GRANDSON:  On Wednesday morning, March 19, 2008, Aubrey and Minnie Posey traveled to Lawton, OK, at Ft. Sill U.S. Army Base to welcome their new grandson, Jason Gunnar Posey, born to Captain and Mrs. Jason Posey on March 15, and weighing in at over ten pounds. Aunt Mindy also celebrated in the family gathering to welcome Gunnar to the family.

Jason Gunner Posey was born on Saturday, March 15, 2008, to the proud parents, Captain Jason Richard Posey and Erin Scheurmann Posey of Lawton, Oklahoma at Ft. Sill U.S. Army Base. He is their first-born child and weighed in at 10 pounds 3 ounces and was 23 inches long. Grandparents are Aubrey and Minnie Posey of Franklinton. They and Aunt Mindy Posey, a junior student at LSU, visited the Posey Family in Lawton and welcomed the new grandson and nephew on March 19. Other proud grandparents are Robert and Sally Scheurmann of Warwick, New York. Gunnar is also welcomed by many aunts and uncles and several cousins, Kreig Todd, Kevin Todd, and Heather Sullivan in the Franklinton area and Aubrey Eugene Posey of Covington, Louisiana!

Jason Gunnar is now at 13 pounds and has grown to 25 inches long.

  

Karen Brooks, left, of Home and Garden Club of Franklinton presented the "We Appreciate You" Award to Linda Crain of the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce. Linda also was presented a lovely peace lily. Linda has been very active in helping to build the membership of the Chamber of Commerce, and much growth has been achieved since she went to work here. She is very supportive of promoting civic beautification in the town of Franklinton. She has shown leadership in all her efforts to make Franklinton a better place to live, work, and shop. She is gracious to all who visit the Chamber office and is always looking for ways to improve the chamber and town. The WAY Award goes to a very deserving person. Congratulations, Linda! We really do appreciate you! Keep up the great job!