Memory Lane: April 13, 2011

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From the April 13, 2011 edition of The Forest-Blade:

Mr. Relay for Life Pageant held
The 1st Annual Mr. Relay for Life Reverse Pageant was held Thursday, April 7, and was a huge success with twelve “ladies” competing for the title. Lee Stewart took top honors and was crowned 2011 Mr. Relay for Life, 2011 People’s Choice award, and received the “Best Cat Walk” award. Lee was walking in memory of Teresa Watson.



Around the world in 11 months
Val Youmans, daughter of P.O. and Emmalene Youmans, completed a mission trip to Haiti in December. The trip consisted of eleven months and eleven countries: Romania, Ukraine, India, Nepal, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Designed specifically for 21-35 year olds, the trip gave participants the opportunity to see a variety of cultures and a variety of needs to help them find out how to help so many people.