Thanksgiving Poems Lord, as we bow our heads to pray, We celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Help us have the right attitude, As we turn to You in gratitude.

This And That * Why women would love to be Mrs. Claus.

Happy Tenth Birthday, Trent! Trent, I am so ready to celebrate a very special milestone in your life when you turn ten this year! Can you believe it? Double digits!! Trent, you are such a remarkable and caring young man, and I know you love every single second of your life! You have a heart full of adventure and a spirit that never quits. Whether you are on the football field or diving into competitive swimming, you always approach everything you do with passion and determination.

Fun Pheasant Facts * It is suggested that baked potatoes, carrots, onions (often green onions), and parsnips are tasty choices to pair with your roast pheasant. * Pheasants can fly fast for short bursts (up to 60 mph when chased), but prefer to run on the ground at speeds of eight to ten mph.

Dear Bob: Please renew my subscription to the Sentinel for another year. I still enjoy doing the word search puzzles.

This And That * If each day is a gift, I would like to exchange Monday for another Sunday. * Isn't this the truth? October is just a vicious circle of buying bags of candy for Halloween because you keep eating what you have already purchased! * It has been said that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.

Fall Appetizers It's officially fall, and with it comes some yummy snacks to eat while you watch football or settle in for a cozy evening of watching movies. So here are a few I plan on trying out! Buffalo Chicken Dip Two cups of shredded chicken Eight ounces of cream cheese Half a cup of your favorite hot sauce Half a cup of ranch dressing Half a cup of shredded cheddar Mix it all up in a baking dish, bake at 350 degrees for twenty minutes until bubbly.

This And That * Bobby Hart of Boyce and Hart passed away recently. This talented musical duo wrote many songs for The Monkees! One of my favorites that they wrote was “Valleri.” Of course, Neil Diamond also wrote several songs for The Monkees, including “I’m a Believer,” and two of my other favorite Monkee songs, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You,” and “Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow.” * Do you listen to those commercials on TV about people in debt who say they don’t even know how they will feed their kids? But then, as soon as their problem is solved, not one of them says they bought food to eat.

FREEDOM When did our world become so filled with hate that people celebrate the senseless murder of a man who put God first and was willing to engage in face-to-face debates, speaking his truth? I still struggle to comprehend that this horrendous act even happened. Like each and every one of us, we most certainly won’t fully agree with what others say or do, but violence is never the answer.

Dear Sentinel: I see its time to renew the Sentinel. I enjoy reading it each week and keeping up with my hometown.