By Martha Jackson

Ruth Johnson, a Morgan County 4-H member, represented Alabama at the National Poultry Que contest, in Louisville Ky.  Nov. 17. Johnson placed 7th in the nation at the competition. She has been an active 4-H member for eight years, serving as president of the Morgan County 4-H Youth Council during her senior year. Also during her years as a 4-H member, she participated in a variety of projects, with her main interest being the Chick Chain. During her senior year, she won first place in the Morgan County Poultry Que qualifying to compete in the national event in Kentucky. She worked hard to prepare for the event and had a great finish to her 4-H career. Karen Melson and all of the Morgan County 4-H members said they are very proud of Johnson. They wish her the best as she is attending Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., where she will pursue a degree in finance.  

Santa Claus is coming to Falkville Santa Claus is coming to the Town of Falkville. Santa’s mailbox is now on the town’s green and ready to accept your letters this season. So grab your paper, pencil and crayons and tell Santa what you have been up to this year and maybe something on your wish list. Santa’s mailbox will remain up for the month of December, but the last day to get your letter to the North Pole on time will be Dec. 16. Please have your letter, to include your childs name and address so they will receive a letter from Santa.