Woodston News

My yearly checkup was Friday in Salina and I saw wet country with water standing and soybeans and milo still to be harvested. I stopped at Bennington for a short visit with my brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Melva Stillwagon. Dale is busy hauling cattle since harvest is stalled. He celebrated his 80th birthday on Halloween. Our mother fed a crew building a chicken house on that snowy, cold day. Since he was born at home in our old farmhouse, Grandma bundled him up and laid him on the oven door for warmth. A few of his adventures have been joining the Marine Corp. and working construction on I-70 near Hays. He was an over-the-road trucker for Western Auto and then Schneider, Inc.

I hope to make a visit to the Alton Craft Basket soon. All kinds of gifts, crafts, Christmas décor and baked items can be found. The shop is open through November and December on Friday and Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.

While checking out a few items at a Salina Dillons, the clerk noticed a little mouse at his station. The mouse ran under a display along the wall and disappeared. The clerk and I figured if the “right” women would have seen it, Dillons may have had a new door!

Saturday evening, we met my sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and Delmar Iseli of Marion at Kensington to celebrate their 65th anniversary. They had taken a day trip to Cheyenne County to view the Arikaree Breaks area. Unfortunately, on their way home between Cawker City and Beloit, they hit a young buck deer but only had damage to the front bumper.

My great niece, Haily Jo Sharp, a senior member of the Riley County High School Cross Country Team, took 12th place at the 3A State Cross Country Meet at Wamego on Saturday.

Cedar Christian Church

The church bell was rung on a chilly Halloween Sunday morning, October 31, by Kirby Mullen. Opening hymn chosen by Peggy Mullen was “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.” Everyone was given crosses on wooden dowels made by Dale Gager to express our belonging to Christ. Dale also presented the church with a large, wooden cross he had made. The prayer concerns were read and the hymn was, “I Am Praying For You.” The “Lord’s Prayer” was recited in unison. Linda Melton announced a program for women and girls will be presented Saturday, November 13, at the Osborne United Methodist Church. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m. and lunch will be provided. The speaker will be Jane Heeke, author of “Women Of Valor.” You may register at the door or call 785-346-4555 or 785- 476-5396 to pre-register. Plan to attend for a “Day to Refresh Your Soul.” Steven Melton and Kirby Mullen served communion and the hymn was “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face To Face.” Dale Gager spoke on “Superstitions” and used several verses to prove we should not believe in them. We should worship no other God. We will have fullness with Christ and only emptiness without Him. Closing hymn was “My Savior’s Love.” We indulged in “treats” but had no “tricking.”