Article in the Treasure Forest Association Magazine

Smokey Davis with Southern Charm and Deep South hospitality opened his country cabin and welcomed the 4-H volunteers to a great 4-H volunteer appreciation luncheon on June 10, 2008. Smokey intrigued the guest with a brief history of the Mauvilla Cabin and a descriptive illustration of the Davis Family and how they settled in Mauvilla. The cabin is nestled in the woods with a beautiful view of the lake filled to the brim with bass and brim. Several of the volunteers seized the opportunity to wet a hook and reel in the big catch. Smokey shared with the guest the picture window view of the sunrise and the top deck view of the moon and stars. Surrounding the cabin long horn cattle are grazing, native flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and pine trees are growing in the background. What a picturesque setting for an appreciation luncheon.
4-H volunteers with Classroom in the Forest: Forest in the Classroom ™, Animal Science, Community Clubs, and Special Interest Clubs were represented. Jim Todd, County Extension Coordinator gave a brief overview of Extension and thank you to all the 4-H volunteers for a job well done. Mandy Marks and Jane Hartselle took this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you for the volunteers that are the backbone of the 4-H program. Several of the volunteers shared their individual experiences and cherished stories of volunteering with 4-H in Mobile and Washington County. The resounding theme was the privilege of watching young children grow and learn from the opportunities provided through the 4-H Program. Several of the volunteers participated in 4-H and are continuing the 4-H tradition through volunteering.
Following was a delicious lunch, consisting of buckets of fresh garden salads, mountains of pasta salads, deli chicken salads on fresh from the oven croissants, and mouth watering briskets served -up on silver platters. Mandy Marks served up lunch Mandy style with vases of fresh picked flowers, 4-H colors of green and white, and delicious treats including cheese cake for desert.
Some of the guests with overflowing plates, settled in the sun room, others gathered in the gun room, while some of the guest filled the porch swing, wicker rockers, gliders and picnic tables overlooking the lake from the front porch. At no time was the kitchen empty.
Please allow me to say thank you to Smokey Davis, Mandy Marks and all the 4-H volunteers for a great 4-H volunteer appreciation luncheon.
Jane Hartselle