by Ralphine Major | Aug 19, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major I was too young to remember the occasion, but a rare black and white photo captured the special day. Upcoming freshmen Dorothy Stormer, Wanda Shaver, and Georgia Ann Major brought their young nieces to school with them on the last day. The nieces...
by Ralphine Major | Aug 12, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com “Do you remember when we took you to school?” Dorothy asked. I knew exactly what she meant. It was on the last day of school—60 years ago! The year was 1959. Three girls were finishing eighth grade at Gibbs Junior...
by Ralphine Major | Aug 5, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com “I honestly made the “Happiness Abounding” shirt for myself to get through yesterday and to honor Angela Easterday Holder. One day at a time.” Those words came from Sarah Beth Crabtree of Crabtree Creations last May shortly after...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 29, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was another beautiful Sunday morning. A day to honor mothers. A day to celebrate graduates. We had just taken our seats when the lady in front of us turned to ask, “Did you hear about Angela?” “No,” I answered. “What about her?” “She had a...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 22, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was her vision in retirement. Becky and Ron Calfee opened The Hen House several years ago, and it has been a vital part of Gibbs Community. Sadly, Becky passed away in April after a brief battle with cancer. (See Focus columns 4-15-19, 4-22-19,...
