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The Smith Family Organization | |
| Vol. 4, No 1 www.geocities.com/cesmithpage |
January 2002 |
Org. News:
Words from the President:
Alan Smith is the new President of the Charlie & Edith Smith Family Organization. He is supported by his Vice President, Betty Ashton, and the Family Matriarch, Edith Smith. The Presidency is a big job and we hope everyone in the family will offer their help whenever and wherever they can.
As far as words of wisdom go, Alan said to tell everyone: "Have a Happy 4th of July." I asked, is that the only word of wisdom you can come up with? He replied, "My wisdom teeth haven't done anything for me yet."
* OH NO *
We need a
Volunteer Auctioneer
Harrell Smiley will be away on National Guard Duty
during our dinner/auction this year.
Words from the Matriarch:
Madam Matriarch wanted to remind everyone that the Fabulous February Fund-raising Feast is on Saturday, Feb 23rd from noon to 4:30 pm at Martinez Mexican Restaurant on Gross Rd in Mesquite and dinner will be an "all-you-can-eat Fajita Buffet" (same as last year). The family organization will help defray the cost of the dinner so prices are as follows:
Children ages 0-11 FREE
Children ages 12-17 $10
Adults 18 & over $15
Noon to 12:30 Socializing & registration
12:30 - 1:00 Family Organization Reports
1:00 - 2:00 Family Dinner
2:00 - 4:00 Family Auction
4:00 - 4:30 Socializing
*Remember, this is "all-you-can-eat Fajitas", an Auction, a lot of Fun, & NO CLEANUP !
Family Tidbits: Don't forget to visit our Family Web Sites:
www.geocities.com/cesmithpage
Caitlyn & Travis Smith, Carissa & Susan are among the Harry Potter lovers in our family.
Tyrell & Josie are giving Aletha & Dorothy a run for their money up in North Dakota. They really seem to like it up there in "cold country". (Brrrrrr)
Susan Whitney says she's amazed at the beauty & the diversity of Oregon. They have visited lighthouses, beaches, marine museums, lakes and mountains with
lots of snow. She said the only thing missing is all of us.
David Jr now has his drivers license and is working at an orthodontist's office. He puts half his paycheck into his missionary savings fund.
Carissa has become a voracious reader! She has finished the Chronicles of Narnia and is now enjoying the Nancy Drew series.
C amilla sang a solo (Devrey accompanied) at a church talent show and did a wonderful job. She is learning to sew at school and has found that she
likes it.
Devrey is working at the same orthodontist's office as her brother DJ. She has also written some new music which I hope she will play for us when we all get to the reunion at Turner Falls August 23rd.
Hannah can now write her own name and can recognize many letters and numbers. Susan says "My baby will start kindergarten in Sept!!"
Sariah Kvalheim is a straight A student at Eastfield College. She's really having to work hard to keep up with her school work, her toddler Bailey and her
daughter Jordan.
Dorothy has just gotten a new computer and a cam-corder. She asked that we relay her new address so all of the family can keep in touch: (701) 232-1719
"dorothy allen" <gemgirl1526@yahoo.com>
June & Melvin Collins' son, Jeff, is now living in Texas.
Our Matriarch & Patriarch are expecting him for dinner on Feb 11th.
Cousin Ravina Engbertson said it has been snowing up in her area of the country, saying it's "one of those days that makes ya want to stay indoors and
bake something scrumptious!!! [I'm] making Banana Nut
bread" . . . (Hey, cuz'n, I want some!)
Lorretta Smith Murphree posted some new family pictures on our "MyFamily" website. Thanks a whole lot Lorretta. We hope she and her family can come to the auction in February and also at
this year's reunion in August.
Tell us what's happening in your family !
Hey everybody. John Smiley has a new son. Michael Zachary Smiley was born
17 December 2001 in Odessa, Texas.
Our Matriarch's nephew, Johnny Bordner drove up from Austin to attend our Fabulous February Fund-raising Feast last year. We hope youwill be able to attend this year's dinner. You can write to him at 2201 South Lakeshore Blvd, Apt 109, Austin, TX 78741. (512) 441-4967
Family Spotlights: Tell us what's happening in your family !
January Birthdays:
17 Glen Fagg
23 Brenda Serna (& Candace Smith)
28 Ellen Lorraine Newman
31 Charlie Lee Smith, Senior
February Birthdays:
8 Bailey Kiersten Kvalheim
12 Edith G Heflin Smith
March Birthdays:
5 Hannah Whitney
6 Charlie Smiley & John Smiley
12 Charlie Smith, III
19 Devery Whitney
22 Anthony Fagg
April Birthdays:
18 Jordan Lowrance
27 (Spencer Whitney)
30 Amanda Fagg
* Please drop us an email or a phone call or a note. genbug2k@yahoo.com or genbug99@yahoo.com
Events:
Edith Smith had total knee replacement on her left knee in November. We are all glad that she is finally able to get out and around.
Grandma Josie is back home from a 3-month stay with her daughter, Frances, in Springfield MO. You can call her at (972) 286-5277. (*Remember: we are planning to have grandma's 100th birthday
party in Vicksburg, Mississippi, November 2007.)
Whitney Family are now living at 315 N Phoenix Rd., Medford, OR 97504, (541) 734-0668 They really get homesick so please drop them a line.
What's the news in your family. Contact Vivian Lehman or Edith Smith to catch the next Family Newsletter. Don't let your family get left out. For your convenience you can email your news to