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Third & Final Installment Have you gained any new friends through this experience? If so, where do these friends reside? I met and interacted with runners from all over the States and the world in Chicago. I met a runner from Thailand who just completed her Berlin Marathon in September and was in Chicago for her second Star in the quest for the Six-Star Finisher medal.

Dale Anderson: “Back in 1974, President Richard Milhouse Nixon said, ‘When there are those who hate you, do not hate them back or else they win.’” Danny Miller: “I have enjoyed the article on the Fielzah Creighton’s Chicago Marathon. Trenton, our son from Colorado Springs, told me recently he has signed up for next year’s Chicago Marathon as a ‘guaranteed’ participant. And yes, Thui and I plan to go!”

The Hobart Homemakers FCE group met at the Stockton Church of Restoration for the October 23rd, 2023, regular meeting. President Susan Gartrell conducted the meeting, and we opened by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Acting secretary Janie Lowry did the Roll Call, and eight members answered, “How do you get your husband to go to the doctor?” The Roll Call opened up some great discussion, which led to Ruth Ann Bigge presenting her program on “Men’s Health, Cancer, Early Detection and Screening.” We learned a lot about how we can encourage our guys to keep a better check on themselves and get to the doctor for those regular health screenings.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was held at Stitch and Chatter with 13 members present and one guest. Vice President Toni Anderson called the meeting to order due to President Lynda Falley's absence. Hostesses were Nikki Meistrell, Karen Baldwin, and Linda Gardner. Linda Stamper motioned to accept September's minutes as posted on Facebook and it was seconded by Arlene Stramel. Vice president Toni Anderson read the Treasurer's Report for treasurer Diane Maddy. Secretary Linda Gardner submitted a bill for postage stamps. Janie Lowry motioned to pay the bill and accept the report, which Linda Stamper seconded. The motion was carried. Plainville had seven attending their Sew Day, and Stockon had four. The next Sew Days are November 8th in Plainville and November 11th in Stockton.

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(Harry and Willardene Purdum sent in the following information, which is part of Harry’s message on Sunday, November 12th, at the Cedar, Kansas Church. We thought we would pass it along in observance of Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11th.)

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