Tillatoba News By Patcie Deck

By Madison | April 30, 2024 |

There will be a yard sale, Saturday, May 4th during Oakland’s Yalobusha-Ribbon Festival. This will be at the Ross House in Oakland at 147 Oak Street from 9 to 1. (This is the first house behind the Post Office.) Many Items from the Herron House and some of Carol Denman’s arts. Most items are for donations for Oakland’s Fire Department. Don’t miss out on these great deals! Emily Tillman Donovan said, “To say that I was shocked by being nominated for Top 40 Under 40 is an understatement. But to win it? I can’t hardly believe it. Thank you to whoever nominated me for the opportunity! And thank you to the good folks at the Mississippi Business Journal for choosing me!” Our bonas grandson, Benton Donahue of Madison said it was such a great event and honor honoring Robyn Tannehill, the mayor of Oxford. Benton played the piano for this event. Even more special to us, Benton was a part of it! Benton lives in Oxford and is an Ole Miss student majoring in Performing Arts. JR Dukes finished 10th at the fishing tournament in Columbus this weekend. He got 2nd both days on big fish with a 4.41 day one and 6.31 the second day. JR is looking forward to the regional on Wheeler Lake coming up. I was sitting on the porch when he pulled into his drive this afternoon with his big beautiful boat. I know he is one tired young man. Shelia Jackson says she has been doing the same thing, going to one dr after the other. You think you got enough saved up and then you have to go to 5 or 6 drs and there goes your savings. Getting old ain’t for sissies. Louise Arnold celebrated her 78th birthday, April 23, at Olive Garden with her sisters, Margaret Wilbourn and Donnie Toole and guests, Lillian Standridge and Gilda Merriman. These girls always celebrate their birthdays in style and have so much fun doing it! Tommy and Debbie McCool and Tommy’s sister, Alice Kellum, went to Leland Saturday afternoon. Tommy’s brother, James, was coming to visit so they went and spent the evening at his sister’s house visiting. Martha Box has had a little trouble with her arthritis lately. She said, As MA Hattie used to say some mornings, “I slept with Arthur last night. And Arthur hung around all week.” She did get her tomatoes and squash planted. And some clean up jobs done. Enjoyed the porch during a sweet visit from Ken Dunning. Her brother, Jesse, dropped in and we had a great time, says Martha. Spent Saturday trying to feel like dancing ! Well, I danced over to the chair and sat down. I took the whole day off sleeping. Had a great visit at Willow Springs AOG. Wonderful encouraging message per Bro. Tommy Darby. The music and prayers so spirit filled . Prayers for me lifted me higher for sure. So good to see cousins and friends. A special thanks to the young 3rd cousin who keeps me laughing. John Box keep it up Baby! Sounds like you had a great week Martha, inspite of Arthur’s visit! Donna Garripoli hosted a going away luncheon Sunday for Miranda and Summer Procella who are moving to Coverington, Georgia Wednesday, May 1st. Summer will be joining a new company there in Coverington. Our visitor Sunday was my sweet sister, Ann Hudson of Grenada. Ann stopped by after attending church services at Tillatoba Baptist. Please pray for Jane Burt Prey of Madisonville, Louisiana who is critically ill at this time. Happy birthday to Festus Hailey on the 2nd, Larry Franklin of Hardy on the 3rd, Alan McMillian on the 4th, my sweet niece, Anne Hart Hames on the 5th and Cole Burlison also the 5th, Diane Lofton and Ollie Dogan share a birthday on the 7th and Zell Manzo, Sally Pauline Adams and your writer share a birthday on the 8th. It is a great honor for me to share my birthday with such sweet ladies!! I pray you all have a wonderful day celebrating your birthday. Recipe for the week… Crusty Italian bread (makes 2 loaves) 1 1/3 Cup of warm water 2 1/4 tsp. Yeast 1 Tbs brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 olive oil 4 cups flour Place warm water, yeast and brown sugar in mixing bowl. Stir and let stand a few minutes until it starts to bubble and foam a bit. Then add olive oil and salt. Mix and add the flour gradually. Add enough flour so the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Mix it with the dough hook a few minutes. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled. About 30 minutes. Punch down dough and divide into two loaves. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat together one egg and one tablespoon of water. Brush the loaves with the egg mixture. Making a single long cut down the center of the loaf. Place at least one cup of water in a shallow pan and place it on the rack underneath the bread. The steam will make the bread turn perfectly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the loaves turn golden brown and sound hollow when you tap them. Remove from pan and let cool on racks. Thought for the day…Failure isn’t falling down, it’s staying down.

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