Hines bikes in 150-mile MS fundraiser
Egypt- Glen Flora
Carol Russ

Randy Hines, son of James and Kathy Hines of River Valley, rode in the BP-MS 150 Bike Ride held recently to raise funds for multiple sclerosis.

His parents and brother

Jimmy met him in Bellville and they had lunch with the 13,000 bikers.

Kathy said, "It was awesome to see that many bikers together to take part in such a worthy cause."

Exhibitors in the Creative Arts Department for the Wharton County Youth Fair need to check their items in from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1.

Enter through Gate No. 3 on FM 960. It is in front of the Creative Arts Building.

Happy birthday wishes go today to Beau Malone, Russell Machann, Andrew Simmons Sr., Clay Svatek, Carol Vacek

and Dixie Waldrop. Other birthdays this week include Jimmie

Hines on Thursday; Victor Cerny and Bob Stokes on Saturday; Mary Poland on Sunday; Elizabeth Goode, May Reel and Michelle Vaughn on Monday; and Wayne Adam, Dwight King and Gina Woods on Tuesday.

Belated birthday wishes go to Jim Simmons Jr. on April 20.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes are sent to Greg and Mary Janak of Wharton on 27 years of marriage on April 24 and Bennie and Valeria Hundl of Wharton for 50 years of marriage on April 26.

Friday is Secretary's Day. Happy Secretary's Day to those who fill a needed position, whether as a paid employee or a volunteer. Enjoy your day.

The family of John Woodard hosted a 90th birthday celebration for him on April 12 at the fairgrounds.

His daughter Hazel Spiller headed up the event. His other children were in attendance, including son Melvin Woodard from Maryland. Lou Brown of Washington, D.C., served as emcee. The party was a social reception with catered finger foods.

John was escorted into the event by his great-niece Margaret Sparks. Granddaughter Weta Clark of North Carolina gave a tribute to him and granddaughter Linda White sang a song for him. Great-nephew Jobie Phillips blessed the food. There was time for reminiscing and a roast-and-toast period. Granddaughters Danielle and Dawn traveled from Virginia. Grandson Chuck Malone provided music.

The Twentieth Century District Choir workshop will take place at Sand Ridge Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 26. Guest speaker will be Patrick Williams of Houston.

A

Musical will be held at

Greater Smith Chapel in Columbus at 6 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited.