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GREENSBORO ECHO The Voice of Rural America
The Official Newsletter of Winston County Self Help Cooperative, Louisville, MS Co-op Member Releases Book, Pg. 3
October 2008 | 2nd Edition
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WCSHC’s Quilt Raffle
WCSHC Members “Living in Rural America” By Frank Taylor
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helton and Sandra Cooper (S & S) creating opportunities in rural America by harnessing entrepreneurial skills and managing God’s natural resources to generate income. Although, (S & S) traveled in different directions after high school, however, both visualized returning to their beloved homes in Greensboro, Ms. After an elongated courtship the couple married and started formulating their American’s dream of nurturing a family and making plans to build a home. The Coopers purchased a 40 acres farm consisting of pasture and forestland. Shelton’s sheer determination of overcoming obstacles and resourcefulness developed a WCSHC Members, Continued on pg. 2
Mr. Dee and Mrs. Omerio Dotson co-op members designed this eloquent quilt.
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he Winston County Self Help Cooperative will raffle a king size handmade quilt during the Saving Rural America Conference. Omerio Dotson co-op member designed this eloquent quilt with love and warmness in mind of pleasing the winner. The raffle will occur on Saturday January 3, 2009 after the luncheon program.
To participate by mail please send $10.00 for a book of ten tickets. Make check or money order payable WCSHC and forward p. o. Box 23813 Jackson, Ms 39225 or call 601291-2704. Deadline by mail is December 21, 2008. Conference theme “Bringing Families Together to Save Rural Communities”. Visit our website www.wcshc.com
Shelton and Sandra Cooper
Winston County Self Help Cooperative Saving Rural America and Youth Conference, January 2 & 3, 2009 Saving Rural America Conference Winston County Self Help Cooperative’s Second Saving Rural America and Youth Conference scheduled for January 2 & 3, 2009 at the Louisville Coliseum-Louisville, Ms. Mark your calendar for this prolific event. For more information visit www.wcshc.com
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WCSHC’s Out-Reach Meeting with FSA.....................................................................2 WCSHC’s Forestry Field Day.........................................................................2 WCSHC Fall Cattle Field Day.........................................................................3 Co-op Member Releases Book................................................................3 Saving Rural America and Youth Conference.......................................4 OCTOBER 2ND EDITION 2008 NEWSLETTER-CANDID SHOTS..............5
For more information contact Frank Taylor @ 601-291-2704 | e-mail address: fltaylor@bellsouth.net