THE IRIS
In the springtime Irises are seen in yards all over Gwinnett County. The name Fleur-de-lis is sometimes used for the Iris; that is French for flower of the lily. The name Iris comes from the Greek word for rainbow and in Greek mythology Iris was the golden-winged goddess of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods. Iris especially carried messages from Juno. She carried his commands to men traveling on the path of the rainbow. Iris married Zephyrus, the west wind.

Beta Rho Scholarship gathering: Jimmie Sosebee, Malory Sosebee, Millie and Mary Alice Wood.	John Zeigler holds 21 swimming records in the Georgia Masters Division

Jean Biggers, Deloris Mullins, GCREA scholar Blake Edwards, Polly Sanders, and Sarah Finger.

Pictured is Jannetta Johnson, who gave the daily devotional at the Georgia State Senate on March 1st. She was introduced by Senator Don Balfour. With her is (L to R) Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, her son Rick, grandson Sam Johnson, her husband Don Butler, who is also a Senate Doorkeeper, and Senator Balfour.

THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR
• Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States was born on May 8, 1884; the 35th President John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917.
• Charles Lindbergh finished the first Atlantic flight on May 21, 1927.
• Amelia Earhart began the first solo flight by a woman across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20, 1932.
• American comedian, Bob Hope, was born on May 29, 1903.
• The News-Herald May 8, 1886, “Atlanta pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton combined syrup and coca extract with carbonated water to make a fizzy drink.”
• The News-Herald, May 2, 1920, “The Methodists held the first service in the Pike Street building last Sunday.”
• The News-Herald, May 17, 1920, “The wild dash of a pair of mules belonging to Mr. Jim Johnson near the public square this morning resulted in the destruction of a new wagon.”
• The News-Herald, May 12, 1931, “Carwood Mfg. opened in the Stanley Building near the depot.”
• In 1939 Lawrenceville had three beauty shops: Vincent’s Beauty Shop, Lawrenceville Beauty Parlor and Beth’s Beauty Shop.
• The News-Herald, May 9, 1940, “Misses Louise Cooley, Janelle Kelley, Rebecca Alford and Margaret Parsons motored to Atlanta Saturday and saw “The Bluebird” at the Paramount Theater.”
• In 1942 bakeries stopped slicing bread because of the war and shortage of workers.

Emeritus members Evelyn Farmer, Mary Guiney, and Jane Alexander.	(L to R) Danny and Louise Wallace, Carl Pruitt, Pam, Anthony and Andrea Taylor and (seated) Danny Johnson, Dudge Pruitt and Hazel Carroll.

CURRENT EVENTS
• ALL ABOARD: Lawrenceville Trolley Tours begin on Sunday May 1, 2011; get your tickets at the
trolley or online at Rodney@new lawrenceville.com. Tours will begin at 1 p.m. and starting place is the fountain at Crogan St.; the history of Lawrenceville is featured and some homes are included on the tour. Group rates available.
• Patrick Elementary School Principal Margaret Ackerman will move to Chesney Elementary for the school year 2011/12; Corley Elementary School Principal Paula Cobb will move to Taylor Elementary for the year 2011/2012.

Mary Sims and Gregory Baily at the Giving Back fundraiser.

Ruth Summerour and Emma Richie.

Mason Pancake Dinner: Alan Bannister, Dave Rusnak, and Jerry Adams

History teacher Ken Roberts.

Elaine Swanson attended Sunny Hill School.

• BETA RHO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: The Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society awarded two Legacy Grants at the meeting on April 16, 2011. The grant recipients are Mallory Sosebee and Millie Wood. Congratulations to these women who are Educators. The presentation meeting was held at the Award-winning Hamilton Mill Library.

• SNELLVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATE: Barbara Bender, Snellville City Council member has announced that she will run for Mayor of Snellville. Barbara Bender has served on the Snellville City Council since 2005.

• GRAYSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REUNION: The fifteenth annual reunion of the association was held on March 26, 2011 at the Grayson High School on Hope Hollow Road in Loganville. A large crowd gathered for lunch and the presentation of scholarships to David Blount and Savannah Ziegler. Scholarship presenter was Ann Vining. Drucilla Gregg recognized classes, former teachers and guests. Margie McBryar was recognized as the founder of the Alumni Association reunions and the group celebrated the 105th birthday of Grayson High School graduate Runelle Foster. New officers for the association are President Ada Millinax, Vice President Susan Gerrard; Secretary Drucilla Greg and Treasurer Jo Puckett. The 16th reunion will be on March 24, 2012.

• PLEASANT HILL RECOGNITION LUNCHEON: Ruth Summerour and Emma Richie were recognized by members of Pleasant Hill Church for their outstanding contributions to the church ministry through their many years of service and membership in the church. The recognition luncheon was held on April 16 and videos of the lives of Ruth and Emma were featured presentations.

• NINETY PLUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Friends and family gathered with Hazel Carroll as she celebrated her 91st birthday. Pictured with Hazel are Dudge Pruitt (seated), standing left to right: Danny and Louise Wallace, Carl Pruitt, Pam, Anthony and Andrea Taylor and Danny Johnson.

• REALIZING A DREAM: The Giving Back Group, Inc. members and friends attended the second annual fundraiser on Sunday April 3, 2011; the event was held at Inviting Events in Snellville, Georgia. The mission of this organization is to provide encouragement to all people, youthful and elderly by simply helping others. Gregory Bailey served as Master of Ceremony and Mary Sims from Winder was the speaker. Lamont Mays, principal of the Robbie Moore School was introduced. Rubye Neal presented the members of the Board of Directors: Robert Pope, Joyce Moore, Rubye Neal, Grace Smith, Sandra Wilburn, Reverend J.L. Allen, Carol R. Jones, Carmen Allen, Denise Braswell, Rodney Harris, Kwane Moore, Lanai Pope, Reggie Smith, Barry Wilburn, and Dr. Teresa Wilburn.

• FIRST FAMILIES OF GWINNET: The eighth annual First Families of Gwinnett induction ceremony was held at the Gwinnett History Museum on April 9, 2011; speaker for the event was History Teacher, Kenneth Roberts. Elaine Roberts and Richard Lux, Co-Chairs of the First Families of Gwinnett, conducted the Award Presentations presented to Larry Tennyson Williams, Emily Mae Bandy, Charles Alfred Warbington, Charles Edmond Warbington, Ronald Milston Pate, Elaine Conner Roberts, Kenneth Coleman Roberts, Conner Coleman Roberts, Harriett Nesbit Nicholls, Sandra Bonds Watts, Willa-Nell Bonds Hill, Bradley Jackson Roberts, and Sherry Garmon Cronan.
• SIXTY PLUS AND BREAKING RECORDS: John Zeigler, wearing a “Gone With the Swim” shirt, competed in the 41st Annual State Championship Swim Meet held in St. Petersburg, Florida in April. John holds 21 swimming records in the Georgia Masters Division and he came kept up the winning at St. Pete. John now holds the New State 1000 Free Style Swim Medal and he has set 3 new records in other competitions. John lives and Lawrenceville and swims daily.

• HALLELUJAH! The Baptist Church at Hog Mountain has officially voted to keep the name "The Hog Mountain Baptist Church." This church has had that name since 1854 with the exception of a few months when it was known as the Hamilton Mill Baptist Church.

The 8th Annual First Families of Gwinnett inductees.