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Equality & Nixburg News
Jennifer Williamson
Jenny’s General should have a new roof by June. I was excited to hear that my guy can start working on it very soon, which is very exciting for me.
A building doesn’t last very long without a good roof to keep out the rain, or a good foundation. Well, the foundation here is a solid slab, and now the roof will be replaced so the building should stand for many years to come.
Speaking of buildings, I had written in previous columns that I desire to retire to a community where I can walk or bicycle to do all my business, and it was suggested to me that Eclectic would be that location.
Well, I had customers who came into the store who were looking for a nice small-town community to move to. They had moved to Eclectic thinking that was their retirement home, but developers have also moved in, and woods, fields and farms are all disappearing for cookie cutter houses built in HOA ruled subdivisions, so Eclectic is no longer the quaint little retirement town we had hoped for.
So maybe Equality will get a grocery store and other locally owned small businesses. If a franchise or chain store comes we will move immediately and leave it to those that want to sacrifice the community of local ownership for the instant convenience of over processed goods and corporate greed.
Equality Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Memorial Day Fundraiser Boston Butts and Rib Sale with a rack of St. Louis ribs for $35 or a Boston butt for $35. Distribution day will be May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire department lodge. To place your order please contact Jackie Dean at 256-786-1169 or Jean Moe-Prince 256-537-1884.
Sequel Campbell of 3 Moon Harvest is holding herbal classes one Saturday each month from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a half hour break. Those that attend all seven courses will receive certification as a Family Herbalist. First course is on May 23 at Jenny’s General Store.
Community activities that are available that you can support:
- The Equality quilting group meets every Monday evening from 6 to 8 at Jenny’s General Store. We do more than quilt; some embroider, crochet and other needle arts. And yes, we still meet every week!
- Kendrick Memorial Baptist Church’s yard sale, held most Saturdays starting at 8 a.m. Address is 5152 Ala. Highway 9.
- Elaine Rutledge of Nixburg hosts Rummikub at the Alexander City Senior Center in the Sportplex every Friday starting at 10 a.m.
- Equality Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held Thursday, May 28, starting at 6:30 p.m.
I depend upon my readers to share with me what is happening within your organizations, churches, neighborhoods, groups, or family to share in next week’s column. Please contact me; leave a voice message or text 256-531-6460 or email at coosacafe@gmail.com.
