Merry Ashlyn Gatewood Getske was sworn in as an attorney recently at the Memphis city hall. She is the daughter of Todd and Shannon Hammons Gatewood. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Lambert and the late Larry Hammons and Billie Gatewood, and Jerry and Linda Gatewood. All are very proud of her. Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas, was also present for the swearing in program. Merry Ashlyn was fortunate to have her photo taken with Judge Thomas. As a gift to Merry we offer the following: The famous line “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers” from William Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part 2 (Act IV, Scene 2) is almost universally misinterpreted as a serious attack on lawyers, when it is actually the opposite. The line is spoken by Dick the Butcher, a brutish villain who follows a demagogue plotting to overthrow the government and seize absolute power. The quote seeks to point out that lawyers, love them or hate them, are essential to the preservation of fairness, order, the rule of law and the protection of the people.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Frys attended an informative discussion and book signing at the Bolivar Public Library about DNA discoveries, identity, family dynamics and the emotional journey that follows unexpected discoveries and revelations. Casey Fordyce, newly minted Bolivarian and author of “DNA: Discovering a New Archetype,” shared her personal story, discussed key concepts from the book, and introduced the idea of the DNA archetype. A copy of her book will be available at the library and is also available for purchase on Amazon.com.
Silerton Baptist Church will be having a pre-packing party at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, to take stock and go over the guidelines for the actual packaging of Christmas missionary shoe boxes to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Happy anniversary was sung to Robert and Wanda Fry for a momentous and noteworthy 64 years of wedded bliss. Cousin Marcus Fry noted that they have been married a year longer than he’s been alive. For the forthcoming Veterans Day, Pastor Charlie asked for any who had served our country to stand and be acknowledged. Mike Alexander, Robert Fry, Joe Seavers and Kevin Tidwell stood and were thanked by all. An honored and happy Veterans Day to all who served. The Thanksgiving meal will be held on Nov. 22 after the service. The Church will be providing the meats; please bring your favorite sides and desserts. The Christmas party will be at p.m. Dec. 12. There will be finger foods and a gift exchange ($10).
A reminder that Dec. 4 is the cut-off date for ordering items (cakes, cookies, pies, etc.) from the Silerton Volunteer Fire Department annual Christmas fundraising bake sale to be held on December 18-19. Please contact Donna Waldrip before the fourth at 731-658-7889 to place your orders.
