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Lamplighters FCE

The Jan. 21 meeting of the Lamplighters FCE was held in the home of Gayla Volz. Karen McLane, president, called the meeting to order and lead in repeating the pledges. The hostess gave a devotional entitled, "Where is God?" and read Psalms 121:8. Sharon Bogenpohl led the group in singing the club collect and 'God Bless America.' 14 members were present.

During the business session, minutes and the treasurer's report were given and placed on file.

Members brought two Valentines each to send to the military personnel with ties in the community.

An update on and comments about the clubs "Storybook Tails" were given. Since April 2009, members have made the aprons and props for and read 26 different books to preschool through fifth-grade children in Oak Ridge R-6 and Meadow Heights school districts and at the Riverside Regional Library in Jackson.

McLane and Volz read the by-laws of the club.

2010 Club books were reviewed. Members signed up for club committees and for the Spring Leadership Training to be held March 29 at the Extension Office in Jackson. Linda Freeman will be attending Year Round Gardening; Linda Sebaugh will be leading the study of Ways to Challenge Brain Fitness; How to barbecue will be attended by Karen Eakers; and Jo Ann Hahs will attend Drugs -- Generic/Named Brands.

Other spring meeting dates were announced: Feb. 19 -- County FCE reports will be filled out at the Extension Office, Sebaugh and McLane will attend; March 22 -- All Clubs Day at the Extension Office; April 7 -- Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City, Mo.; May 6, -- Spring District Meeting in Doniphan, Mo.

The club voted to send $100 to the family of Trenton Beard, an 8-year-old who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia.

Two program presentations rounded out the evening's activities. Sebaugh shared information from the Hearth Fire Series #47: "Looking Fit and Fabulous." A guest speaker, Jean McLane, showed products, combs and brushes that are used to keep hair healthy, shiny, and well-groomed. She answered questions and then demonstrated, with club members volunteering, how waxing eye brows lifts and makes the face come alive.

Happy Birthday was sung to the members with January birthdays.

The next meeting will be "Winter Follies" on Feb. 20 at the First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Members may bring a guest.

-- From staff reports