Adell Gibson is recovering at her home after having knee surgery. Visiting with the Gibsons have been Becky McLallan, Franklin and Sue Harrison, Mike Patterson, Floyd and Grace Bradford, Valerie Johnson, J.C. and Margaret Dunaway and Jimmy and June Moody.

Belated birthday wishes are extended to Misty Irwin on Feb. 11; Rita Burden on Feb. 12; of Margaret Ayre and Jeff Lee, both on Feb. 13, all from First Baptist Church Falkville.

Members of First Baptist Church Falkville also extend belated birthday wishes to James M. Brown on Feb. 16; the Rev. Greg Burchman and Tiffany Caudill, both on Feb. 17; Dylan Kyle on Feb. 19; Gregory Edmondson on Feb. 20; Tammy Thompson and David Teague, both on Feb. 21; Evan Klock on Feb. 22; and Juanita Wommack.

Falkville Senior Center extends happy birthday wishes to Grace Bradford. Her special day was Feb. 24.

The Baptist Missionary Women of First Baptist Church Falkville met at the church Thursday night, Feb. 12. Among those attending were Crystal Williams, Michelle Ferrell, Jilian Smith, Sarah Laughmiller, Darlene McCormick, Jamie Birath and Baylee Lockhart.

Baylee shared with the group her recent mission trip to Guatemala. At the end of the meeting, the group filled Valentine goody bags for the shut-ins of the church.

Falkville Senior Center was the setting for a Valentine party Fri., Feb. 13. The party was a Valentine theme. Valentine cupcakes and finger foods were served to Jake and Patty Pike, Charles and Lind Williams, Alice Dutton, Martha Asherbranner, Martha Garrison, Eugene Green, Carol Cole, David Scott and Jenny Kelso.

The Falkville First Baptist Church youth ministry had its DNow weekend Feb. 6-8. The students main lesson focus came from Mark 12:30. They were taught to renew the heart, mind, strength and soul. Student minister, Patrick Smith with adult session leaders and a group of 18 students attending the weekend organized activities.

Down Memory Lane: Looking back when cola drinks were five cents; whenever people shopped at home (there were no shopping malls); a candy bar was five cents; candy was sold by the pound; you could mail a letter for three cents; and buy penny candy.