JANUARY 2012 REPORTS

OCTOBER 2011 GARDEN OF THE MONTH goes to Mike and Anita McNeal on 713 Main Street, Franklinton LA. Congrats to the homeowners for doing such an outstanding job of helping to make Franklinton more beautiful and a great place to live, work and play. Anita has bright yellow mums blooming; lovely shrubs and her fall decorations at her door were very eye appealing. Two statues captured your attention as you arrived. Anita was so happy to win and thought Truxillo and Posey were there to sell something until she saw the sign. Anita says she had not won the award since Hurricane Katrina so we were so happy for the family. photo left to right Dana Truxillo, Garden of the Month Award Chairman presenting the sign to Anita McNeal. Home and Garden Club cosponsors this contest with Franklinton Chamber of Commerce and the Franklinton Town Council. We salute the McNeals' on a job well done!

OCTOBER 2011 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH L-R is District VI Home and Garden Member, Minnie Posey, serving on Business of the Month Committee shown helping to present the October Business of the Month Award to Moore and Jenkins Insurance Company located at 1018 Main Street. Next is LaJune Williams and Angie Beahm, employees of Moore and Jenkins. Next is Marguerite Lipani of Home and Garden Club. Their lovely Fall decoration were outstanding in the front of the building and their red 'Knock Out' Roses in planters were in full bloom surrounding the building in planters. Congrats to all who did so much to welcome visitors to Franklinton in October. A job well done and you are appreciated for helping to make our town a better place to live, work and play. The contest is cosponsored by Home and Garden, president Nellie Jenkins; Franklinton Town Council, Mayor Wayne Fleming and Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, President, Michelle Amacker. Businesses are requested to be ready for the November judging coming in the second Monday of November

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	2011 FAIR HONOREE -- MINNIE POSEY The 2011 Washington Parish Fair Catalog is dedicated to Minnie Posey in appreciation and gratitude for her outstanding leadership, her exuberant dedication and for over forty years of service as a Fair Volunteer. Click Photo for Article (PDF)	>> JULY 2011 ACTIVITIES <<

JUNE 2011 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARDED TO FRANKLINTON CITY HALL District VI Home and Garden Club congratulates City Hall and Mayor Wayne Fleming on their accomplishment on being named June "Business of the Month". The dark pink Crape Myrtles were ablaze and container plantings across the front were all in full bloom giving a beautiful site to say Welcome to all who visit City Hall. The lawn was neatly mowed and all areas litter free. Florence Manning, Councilman does a very good job of keeping the building so attractive. The contest is sponsored by Dist. VI Home and Garden Club, President, Nellie Jenkins; Town of Franklinton, Mayor Wayne Fleming and Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, president Michelle Amacker. Hats off to City Hall! . Business of the month Committee is Nellie Jenkins, Minnie Posey and Marguerite Lipani.
GARDEN OF THE MONTH GOES TO THE GOINGS FAMILY Winning the coveted Garden of the Month Award went to Steven and Kelli Goings at 513 Main Street of Franklinton. L-R is Steven Goings holding daughter, Ansley; next, Addison and Kelli Goings standing by the lovely bed of Knock Out Roses and yellow Mums in full bloom. Their yard was well groomed and litter free. Congrats to the Goings Family! Thank you for making Franklinton a better place to live work and play. The contest is co sponsored by District VI Home and Garden Club, president Nellie Jenkins; Town of Franklinton, Mayor Wayne Fleming and Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, president Michelle Amacker. Serving on the Garden of the Month Committee for Home and Garden is Dana Truxillo, Polly Carter, Minnie Posey and Marguerite Lipani.

ADDISON, ADDISON, HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Young Addison Goings, age 4, daughter of Steven and Kelli Goings of Franklinton may be one of our youngest gardeners in the parish as she holds one of the tiny baby squash in the picture. On a recent visit by Minnie Posey, Dist. VI Home and Garden Club member to see Addie's garden, Addie knew all of her plants, naming them confidently as she pointed them out, "squash, cucumbers, bell peppers and eggplant." She also had two flamingos standing guard. Upon questioning her of who helped her, she stated; "her younger sister, Ansley, helped a little, but Mom assisted. Addie waters almost every day and was so very proud of "The Garden", as she called it. Home and Garden wishes to congratulate Addison and we wish her success as Gardening Month Celebrations are going on. She is the granddaughter of Jim and Vondell Pierce and Bobby and Valerie Goings, all of Franklinton.

National Garden Week - June 2011 click photo for article

Club President's Meeting and Installation click photo for article

FARM SAFETY DAY TO BE HELD ON JULY 13 AT PARISH FAIRGROUNDS     Minnie Posey, Coordinator for Farm Safety Day announces that plans are in the works by Farm Safety Committee members to be held on July 13th beginning at 8:30am until 2:30pm, in Franklinton, LA   L-R Aubrey Posey Co-Coordinator, Minnie Posey, Coordinator;  Becky Jenkins, Secretary and Treasurer; Emily Becnel, and Lacey Keating, 4-H agents in Washington Parish and serving on the Farm Safety Team Committee Planners.     Accidents happen so quickly and this year we hope to have even more children than last year at our Farm Safety Day Event to help spread the word on safety  in many areas            Farm Safety Day is for all boys and girls, age 8 - 13 and cost is five dollars per child.  Each child receives a tee shirt, goody bag, and lunch and snacks. We will have plenty of water!  Parents may sign up their children at the LSU Extension Office at 1104 Bene Street with Susan Langston, secretary or call 839-7855 for more information or contact Minnie Posey at 515-3631 for more information.  Posey has served as Coordinator for eleven years and applied for a grant through the Progressive Farm Safety Foundation last year.  Posey states, "Washington Parish is fortunate to have this grant for our children.  The Foundation pays for tee-shirts and provides insurance for the event.     This year we will have Safety Stations on the following topics;  ATV Safety; Tornado House Safety;(children will enter a house and hear and feel the real effects of a real tornado) Small Animal Safety; 911/First Aid Safety; Snakes & Wild Critters Safety; Chemical Safety; Small Tool Safety; Water Safety & Sport Fishing Safety. Southeastern University will bring their medic van to have on hand all day providing nurses. Remember July 13th  is Farm Safety Day and it begins at 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM. It is our goal to help your children learn about safety so they can be safe and help others to be safe! Sign up early so you will be assured a spot. Our motto is "Farm Safety Day lasts for only one day but will last a lifetime in saving children's lives".        Volunteers are needed so please contact us if you are willing to be a group leader, serve food, and help register, serve water; be a time keeper or help in any way.  Help us keep our children safe! They are our future!

Home and Garden's selection for the 2011 May Garden of the Month Award went to Steve and Joni Brindle's home
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Home and Garden Club of Franklinton met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2011 in Pine, LA.
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OPAL BRELAND 'CIRCLE OF ROSES' WINNER District VI Home and Garden Club recently presented Opal Breland with the Circle of Roses Pin, Certificate, a silver framed photo in her early twenties and a yellow rose bush for her garden.  The special presentation was presented at the May club meeting by Dana Truxillo and President, Nellie Jenkins. The Circle of Roses Honor goes to garden club ladies seventy years or older who are dedicated club members.  Opal continues to be active in the club.

Home and Garden Club proudly announces four state winners in the Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
and one winner in the Deep South Division.
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MAY 2011 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH The KIDZ KLUB HOUSE 1117 Main St., Franklinton

photo above L-R Office Manager, Lora Papista received the sign to be placed at the front of the business from Home and Garden Club member, Marguerite Lipani. Landscaping was nicely done and all areas litter free. The lush green Azaleas stood out, green Banana Plant enhanced the bed and Amaryllis leaves and mulching brought beauty to the front areas helping to capture the monthly judging. The building is the former home of Errol and Odelle Jenkins, now deceased, where many parties, dinners and garden club meetings were held. Children now can be heard throughout the center making joyful noises. We are sure the Jenkins would have approved! The business is now a full scale day-care and is lovely inside with attractive paintings on the walls to help keep the children happy. The business is owned by Hillary Walker of Slidell and she also owns another Kidz Klub House business in Slidell. Congrats to everyone in helping to keep Franklinton more beautiful.

The monthly contest is cosponsored by Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, President, Michelle Amacker; Town of Franklinton, Mayor Wayne Fleming; and District VI Home and Garden Club of Franklinton, LA, President Nellie Jenkins. photo upper left L-R Office Manager, Lora Papista received the special banner to be placed in the front office of the business from Home and Garden Club member, Marguerite Lipani.. The picture was taken in the children's lunchroom. The monthly contest is cosponsored by Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, President, Michelle Amacker; Town of Franklinton, Mayor Wayne Fleming; and Home and Garden Club, President Nellie Jenkins. (Photos/article by Minnie Posey, Home and Garden Club Reporter)

RED HOT POKER PLANT BLOOMS AGAIN Mr. and Mrs. Ken Daughdrill of Lynwood Subdivision in Franklinton, were thrilled to have their special flowers boom again this year. It had six bulbs last year and now has twelve. There were several blooms but the picture shows three of the biggest blooms. The colors of red, yellow and some white with a long green stems are just beautiful. The flower is not grown by many and is hard to grow for a lot of gardeners. Congrats to Ann and Ken for another successful year of lovely blooms with this special beauty of the Red Hot Poker Plant. Ann shared three blooms for a special arrangement for demonstrations at the Kick Off for the 100 Year Celebration of the Washington Parish Fair which was put on by District VI's Washington Parish Garden Club Council of Garden Clubs at the Flower House on Saturday, April 30th. Minnie Posey serves as Council President of the Council and will serve as the 2011 Chairman of the Fair Flower Show in October. Written/Submitted by Minnie Posey, Club Reporter

APRIL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH The April "Business of the Month" Award went to Centenary Methodist Church of Franklinton, Louisiana, located at 1015 Cleveland Street. Their landscaping was very well kept completely around the entire block; Crape Myrtles were neatly trimmed; grass was well groomed and litter free. The lovely brick building adds much beauty to the town of Franklinton enhancing the community for a better place to live work and play. Congrats to everyone! L-R is Minnie Posey of Home and Garden Club presenting the sign to Brother Steve Porter, pastor of the church, and far right is Marguerite Lipani also of Home and Garden. The contest is sponsored by the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, President Michelle Amacker; Town of Franklinton, Mayor Wayne Fleming; and Home and Garden Club of District VI with Nellie Jenkins serving as President. With Spring arriving, businesses are encouraged to spruce up for a special "Welcome" for our local shoppers. photo/article submitted by Minnie Posey, Reporter

GARDEN OF THE MONTH
MARCH 2011		APRIL 2011
2011 MARCH GARDEN OF THE MONTH winner was Mrs. Althea Magee of 1109 Hillcrest Drive of Franklinton, Louisiana. Her lovely lush green landscaped grounds with 'knockout' blooming roses and crape myrtles planted along the driveway entry helped to capture the honor. Mrs. Althea was surprised by Home and Garden club members, Polly Carter and Dana Truxillo, who found her busy enjoying her garden and the beauty of nature as they presented her the coveted sign. L-R is Althea Magee and Polly Carter, of Home and Garden Club. Congratulations to Mrs. Althea for helping to making Franklinton more beautiful. The monthly contest is co-sponsored by Franklinton Town Council, Mayor Wayne Fleming; the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, President Michelle Amacker and District VI Home and Garden Club president, Nellie Jenkins. (Submitted by Minnie Posey, Club Reporter)		THE 2011 APRIL GARDEN OF THE MONTH WAS AWARDED to Mr. and Mrs. John Green at 306 7th Avenue in Franklinton, Louisiana. Shrubs of many shades of green plus an array of bright red flowers surrounding the front entrance brought balance and beauty to their landscaping. Another feature was the well placed lovely sculpture near the driveway which created ambiance to the entry of the home. "Hats Off" to the Greens for helping to beautify our town making it a better place to live and work. The monthly contest is jointly sponsored by the Franklinton Town Council, Mayor Wayne Fleming; Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, President Michelle Amacker; and District VI Home and Garden Club of Franklinton, Nellie Jenkins, Club President. (Submitted by Minnie Posey, Club Reporter)

HOME AND GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS TOUR THE JENKINS FARM at the regular March garden club meeting.
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BANDING TOGETHER FOR A VERY SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT District VI Home and Garden Club Members met up early 7:30 a.m. in Franklinton recently to band together to work on a community project by pulling up weeds in Daylily beds at the home of Clyde and Jerri Wascum. The daylilies received a good dose of fertilizer also. L-R is club members, Dana Truxillo, Rita Wood, Nellie Jenkins, Club President; Rachel Lanford and Minnie Posey. Appreciation goes to Aubrey Posey for hauling off all the weeds. Everyone was treated to delicious home baked cake and beverages by Mrs. Jerri. The entire community has enjoyed the lovely beauty of the Wascum's daylilies for many, many years as the Wascum's have shared with so many people. Their joy of gardening has always and continues to be a blessing to our community and to each person who has stopped by to take a little tour with them over the many years.

COURTHOUSE WINS MARCH BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD The grounds were litter free and very well landscaped. Home and Garden Club Members planted over six hundred yellow daffodil bulbs at the courthouse in the "Golden Moments Project" in the Fall. Posey states that in District VI over ten thousand bulbs were planted in the past two years in her twelve parishes she serves over in the state as Director. (West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Tammany, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge.) The monthly contest is co sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Franklinton Town Council and District VI Home and Garden Club. Not shown is Marguerite Lipani who also serves on the Business of Month Committee. Nellie Jenkins serves as the club President.

L-R Minnie Posey, District VI Director of LA Garden Club Federation, Inc and a member of Home and Garden Club of Franklinton presents Business of the Month banner and plaque to Aubrey Posey, District 7 Parish Councilman Chairman and to Mr. Richard Thomas, Parish President with special congratulations on winning and complimenting them on the lovely daffodils that the community has enjoyed this Spring.