Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Th e Oberlin Herald 3B Norcatur News By the Norcatur News Committee Watch what you wish for Dorothy Ward and Wava Reames Ward. The next meeting, a potluck Nov. 18, at Cedar Living Center at Well, this will teach me to be care- attended the Thanksgiving dinner dinner at noon, will be Friday. Cards the Thanksgiving dinner. Joining ful what I wish for! I mentioned to at Cedar Living Center on Sunday, will follow. Frank and Velda for dinner were someone Friday morning I hoped it View from the Chamber Nov. 18. Wava spent time with Saturday evening guests of Gary Leslie and Lynn Ward, Norcatur; would snow the night for the parade By Jo Henderson, manager Frank and Velda Ward and their and Cathy Anthony were Keith and Keith Ward, Kaley Ward and — I meant a few flurries. families, and Dorothy visited her Anthony, Joyce and Steve Carlton, Robert Daniels of Norton. I hope everyone had a wonderful daughter, Lora Linn Leichliter. and Charles and Vickie Taylor of DRAWING Thanksgiving. might find something you can’t live Saturday, Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Attending were Lora Linn’s sons, Oberlin. After dinner all enjoyed The Norcatur Christmas Drawing Those of you who missed the without; I did. If there is anything the Chamber Rodney Leichliter of Seibert, Colo.; playing cards. will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, Business to Business tour, be sure As of Dec. 2, the stores will be can do for you, call (785) 475-3441 Ronald Leichliter of Colorado Gary and Cathy Anthony and in the All-purpose Room at the city and check out your hometown open on Sunday 1-4 p.m. or just stop by. Springs, Colo.; and granddaughter Keith Anthony went to Bartley, building. shops to see the wonderful surprises The theater will begin showing See you on the sidewalk. Laci Leichliter of Colby. Lora Linn Neb., on Sunday, Nov. 18, for dinner A community potluck will be held they have in store for you. You just movies for the kids at 2:30 p.m. on was also able to attend the wedding with their friend, Mrs. Elsie Lang. at noon, with the family sign-up for of Charlotte Jackson and Jay Kurtz Birthdays and anniversaries: the drawing at 1 p.m. A bake sale and on Saturday afternoon. Brian Cook - Nov. 23; Kaley Ward, auction will be held at 1:30 p.m. to Weekend guests on Nov. 17-18 Oran and LaVerne Milner - Nov. 24; benefit the Norcatur City Building of Dave and Patty Stapp and Sam Lance and Mindy Braun - Nov. 25; fund. At 2 p.m. the drawing will Herndon News were Kortney and Jerrod Poire, Em- Marvin Matchett - Nov. 27. be held, together with a visit from By Voni Sattler poria; Dan Poire, Garnett; and Kait- Virgil and Joyce Price attended Santa. lyn Stapp, Colby. Kaitlyn stayed the Liberty Star Thanksgiving sup- If you would like to donate baked Herndon PRIDE is having their family. Hartner and friend Gina, Misty and through the Thanksgiving holiday. per at Lyle on Nov. 14, as guests of goods or an auction item for the annual Main Street Christmas at Bob, Liane and Ann Martin of Michelle Hartner, and Tyler and Dewaine Stapp was honored with Kathy Van Meter. benefit, contact Chris Dempewolf St. Mary’s Hall in Herndon with a Herndon, and Dick and Betty Mar- Marty Rohm. They also visited a birthday party on Saturday night, Lee and Lora Arnold were guests at (785) 693-4461. soup dinner, serving from 11 a.m. tin of Wilsonville, Neb., went to relatives and friends in the nursing Nov. 17, at the Cardinal. Guests of JuliAnna, Mark, Nathan, Ma- Donations for the Christmas to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Colby on Sunday to the open house homes in Oberlin and Esther Pen- were Leone Purton, Jori Diederich, rissa, Jordan and Noah on Fri- Drawing are due by Nov. 30, and There will be a freewill offering. of “Someplace Special.” nington in Herndon. Derrik Chambers, Bob and Anita day evening, Nov. 16, for an early may be dropped off at the city office. will be in attendance; Those attending Thanksgiving Those attending Thanksgiving Montgomery, Oberlin; Dave and Thanksgiving dinner. Other guests Meat prizes are $12 each. For more also there will be door prizes and dinner at the home of Don and Joan dinner at the Karol Riener home Patty Stapp, Kaitlyn and Sam, Nor- were Tiffany Wheeler, and John and information on the drawing, call entertainment. Grafel were Steve and Makenzie were Karol and Jessica Riener, catur; Kortney and Jerrod Poire, Brenda Arnold. Deb Marshall, 693-4344, or Chris Voni Sattler attended the high Nelson, Oberlin; Todd Nelson, Doris Marintzer, Oberlin; Luke Emporia; Dan Poire, Garnett; and Rea and Dee Magers enjoyed be- Dempewolf at 693-4461. school play, “The Bachelor King” Salina; and Keith and Roma Grafel, Marintzer, Hill City; Stan, Becky, Elaine Kingsley and Aaron, Allen, ing with cousins and friends in New The beautiful quilt that will be on Tuesday afternoon in Atwood. Rusty, Teryn, Sydney and Saeger, Heather and Murial Faimon, Strat- Texas. Almelo at the celebration of Marion auctioned off during the Christmas Her granddaughter, Sami Leitner, Oberlin. Don and Kathryn Soucek, ton, Neb.; Bud and Vickie Mumm, Senior Citizens met Nov. 16. and Marilyn Otter’s 50th anniver- Drawing was made and donated by had a part. Lincoln, Neb., and Kent Grafel, Gem; Anita Mumm, Champaign, Twelve players were present. Win- sary on Nov. 17. Marilyn (Hickert) Kay Strevey. It is on display at the Hosting Thanksgiving dinner Culbertson, were Thursday after- Ill.; Greg Mumm, Manhattan; John ners were Clent Hatfield, Gwynn Otter is Dee’s first cousin. Norcatur City Office. Stop by and were Melodie, Lynette, Madison noon visitors. Riener, Herndon; Keri Brogran, Ward, Eleanor Jansen and Dorothy Wava Reames spent Sunday, take a look. and Jamison Sattler of Aurora, Frank, Jean and Daryl Huss Atwood; Jim and Amy Riener, Phil- Colo. Those attending were Danny, hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their lipsburg; Daniel Riener, Manhattan; Roma, Levi, Ben and Mikey Sattler, home. Dinner guests were Bob and and Jeffrey Riener, Hays. Wellington, Colo.; Desiree Sattler, Linda Huff, and Annetta Huss, Frank and Beth Hraha spent Billings, Mont.; Kathy, Sami, Joey Herndon; Greg, Brenda, Ashleigh Thanksgiving with Dr. Elliot and Good Samaritan Center and Braden Leitner, Atwood; and James Peterson, and Doris Cindy Cohn and family in Colorado Zachary Williams, Denise, Pa- Peterson, Atwood; and Kent and Springs. Additional guests were tience, Jeremy, Chase and Chance Travis Huss, Hays. Mary Wessler, Aurora, Colo. This week’s focus was, of course, Zwickle, Kathryn Post, Amy Rehm, - Esther Ready of New York City, Graham, and Brenda Holst, Ludell; Thanksgiving dinner guests at Thanksgiving. The dining room was Hazel Flaska, Hazel Kilbourn, Elsie Larry and Judy Bearley of Oakley, Allen, Patti, Alex, Breanna, Britt- the home of Kent and Chris Wood ATTENTION OTR DRIVERS set with centerpieces of golden tur- Macy, Ruth Laidig, Edla Olson, Becky Hunziker of Houston, Lora nai and Nicolas Park, Hays; Brad, were Marty and Tyler Rohm, Au- TSI Kansas, Inc., a family-owned keys atop pretty autumn leaves. We Opal Bryan, Faye Miller, Jeanette Randolph of Hutchinson; Lora Deanna, Chelsey, Brandi, and rora, Colo.; Alan Hartner, and trucking rm located in Clay reminisced about cooking Thanks- Conway, Lucy Schissler and Mary Zwickle and Kathryn Post - Doris Kassidi Williams and Voni Sat- friend Gina, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; Center, Kansas is currently giving meals and favorite recipes. Lemman played. Fringer; Dorothy Bryan - John and tler, Herndon. Additional after- Misty Hartner, Salina; and Michelle recruiting experienced OTR On Tuesday, we turned back the Several staff members help us on Carol Barrett; Elaine Thomas and noon guests were Danielle Sattler, Hartner, Colby. drivers to join their team. pages of history and heard about our word game as they pass by, some Dorothy Pryor - Elsie Wolters; Wellington; Justin Daugher, Fort Visiting at the Hartner home in the faith of the Pilgrims, and their even get hooked and linger awhile. Jeanette Conway - Daisy Rhein; Collins, Colo.; and Greg Wilson, Herndon over the holiday for a Exceptional Pay - Great Bene ts devotion to God which gave them On Thanksgiving Day, everyone Edla Olson - Galen and Lynn Aurora, Colo. sister reunion were Jim and Ardis No Forced Dispatch the vision and courage to journey enjoyed a traditional dinner and Olson of McKinney, Texas; Ruth Ann Martin accompanied Don Jefferies, Overland Park; Vivian Consistent and Steady Miles to America. We learned of the hard- some entertained guests. Laidig - Janice and Ernie Mehl of and Lucy Evans of McCook to Horinek, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; Les Call Recruiting at 785-632-5183 ships and illnesses they endured and Friday was a sleepy day. The North Platte, Neb., Kim Mehl of Selden for Thanksgiving dinner and Myrna Pettera, Loveland, for more information! yet they never ceased thanking God. weather lent itself to a curl-up-and- Warrensburg, Mo. with John and Julie Geisinger and Colo.; Kent and Chris Wood, Alan We heard about God’s providential stay-cozy kind of day. John Ready, care and Squanto, the Indian who Pooch Portschy, David McGee, befriended them. Lora Zwickle, Lucy Schissler and The recounting of the first Thanks- Doris Miller woke up at supper time giving gave way to a time of mean- to play poker and eat pizza with ingful discussion, each resident Larry Mack. We’re Waiting for Special Moment giving testimony to God‘s working Speaking of pizza — don’t forget By Judi Stricker, United Church of Oberlin in their life and then stating what to join us this Friday evening for they are thankful for. It was agreed some of Pooch’s famous pizza. Our Bible study group at the United Church of Season,” is important. that the older one becomes the more Doors will open at 5:30. A freewill Oberlin has been studying the book of Revelation. It never ceases to amaze me how emphasis is put on one has to give thanks for. donation will be accepted. See you Several places there are periods of quiet and the the economics of Christmas. Retailers wait with bated These are the precious times with there! plot comes to a standstill. There are several minutes breath to hear the statistics from “,” the your loved ones that I encourage Recent visitors: Dorothy Hunt - of absolute silence in which worship by the angels day after Thanksgiving and the day many wait to put you to cultivate. What pillars of Sarah Fringer, Ron and Dixie Snyder takes place. their yearly sales “in the black.” love and wisdom they are … their of Colby, Martha and Ellen Osborne That is how this week seems to me, after Thanks- This year, the pre-report report is not sounding love and steadfast faith is such an of Wichita, Rebecca Fringer, Don- giving but before we begin . This is a time for good. Gas prices are too high, heating costs are like- inspiration. nie and Tina, of Sabetha, Jim and reflection as we begin a new church season. This is wise and everyone is afraid to spend too much. The first Thanksgiving wasn’t Reva Marshall, Robert and Penny a time that can set the tone for the Christmas season This would be a great year to begin the practice of just about the meal; it also was a time Fringer; Opal Bryan - Sharon and this year. investing less time in spending and and more of games and fellowship. Marvin Slabaugh, and Nathan Si- The angels stand ready, waiting that special mo- time in worship of the God who made our salvation We took that to heart and played monsson; Hubert Mumm and Da- ment when there will be great songs of praise ringing possible through the sacrifice of His only Son. our favorite word game. We searched vid McGee - Ken Mumm, Selden; out in heaven again. I have enjoyed sharing my thoughts with you the for smaller words inside the larger Lucy Schissler - Margaret Fikan Let us stand ready as well. Let us not forget that last few weeks. I hope my thoughts have given you word “Thanksgiving.” We were of Atwood, Mert McEvoy; Ethel the old trite saying, “Remember the Reason for the pause to think or be comforted by them. able to find 90 words, 10 words shy Nemeth - Shelby Hackney; John of our usual 100-word goal. Lora and Muriel Ready, Amy Rehm Schedule of Oberlin and area church services:

OBERLIN SACRED HEART Oberlin Community Fellowship NORCATUR UNITED METHODIST FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH (Southern Baptist) Pastor: Ray Gilstrap 404 North York Avenue Rexford News 785-475-3103 Pastor: Fred Dycus Almena Oberlin, Kansas By Vicki Allison Fr. Henry Saw Lone, SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Rev. Charlotte Strecker-Baseler Mass: 10:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., AWANA Church School, 10:30 a.m. Church Office Phone: 785-475-2053 The Thanksgiving holiday ended representing Rexford. Club 4-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Service, SUNDAY: Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Fellow- IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 7 p.m. ship and Educational Hour, 10:45 a.m. at the Allison household on Sunday Condolences are extended to Pas- LYLE UNITED METHODIST CATHOLIC, LEOVILLE Holy Communion first and third Sundays. Carol Woodmaneee, Almena afternoon when family members tor Lane Purcell and family on the Fr. Henry Saw Lone OBERLIN UNITED METHODIST THURSDAY: Women’s Bible Study second Lyle Lay Speaker had to leave and be on their way to loss of his father. MASS: 8 a.m., Sunday. 102 North Cass — 785-475-3067 Thursday at 9:30 a.m. their own homes. On Sunday, Dec. 2, the Rexford The Rev. Doug Hasty SUNDAY: Morning Worship 8 a.m. I hope everyone enjoyed spend- Lions Club will be serving a meal SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, SUNDAY: Church School, 9:30 a.m.; SELDEN Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. (Nursery EVANGELICAL COVENANT ing the holiday together with fam- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Com- Fr. Henry Saw Lone provided.) WEDNESDAY: Choir practice, CHURCH OF OBERLIN ily, relatives, and friends. munity Hall. Donations will be MASS: 5:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Heidi Wiebe Hayden Lynn Wark received a accepted for the Golden Plains com- 810 West Cedar, Oberlin first birthday party on Saturday munity outreach program, Dolly OBERLIN SEVENTH-DAY CLAYTON UNITED METHODIST Office Phone 785-475-2769 ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor: Ray Gilstrap SUNDAY: Worship Service, 9:30 a.m; with 19 adults and children attend- Parton’s Imagination Library. Mike Larson Almena ing. Her birthday was Monday, A children’s Christmas party will Fellowship Time, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday 120 South East, Oberlin SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wor- School, 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Bible Nov. 26. be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:15 ship Service, 11 a.m. Study, 7 p.m. Others celebrating a birthday Dec. 2, following the Sunday lunch a.m.; Saturday Worship, 11 a.m. this week are Eileen Dible, Nov. served at the Rexford Community OBERLIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD LUND COVENANT CHURCH JENNINGS- The Rev. Royce Leitner Pastor: Doug Mason 26; Marguerite Black, Nov. 27; Hall. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JENNINGS SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morn- 10 miles south, 4 miles west of Oberlin Carrie Buhler, pastor Jean Hawkins, Nov. 29; and Rex This event is for children through ing Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wor- Carswell, Nov. 30. third grade. Santa Claus will be SUNDAY: Church School, 10 a.m. 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Adult Bible study, ship, 11 a.m. ; WEDNESDAY: Bible Study Morning Worship, 11 a.m. 7 p.m. King’s Kids, 6:30 p.m.; Youth, 8 and prayer, 7:30 p.m. Several residents traveled to there and a Christmas craft will be DRESDEN Denver on Friday to help with the made. p.m. Women’s Group, 2nd & 4th Thurs- SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. days , 2 p.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH final check of gift shoeboxes for Red Barn onging activities: Barn- 510 North Wilson Operation Christmas Child. swallows, Monday, 2 p.m.; Wednes- PRAIRIE CHAPEL OBERLIN CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor: Rev. Rick Langness All boxes needed to be gone day, 10 a.m. is Ladies Bible Study; UNITED METHODIST South Beaver Street - Oberlin Secretary: Norma Unger The Rev. Doug Hasty Bill Duncan — Phone 785-475-3259 785-475-2333 through one last time before being Come on Down, Thursday at 2 p.m.; SUNDAY: Church Services, 9 a.m.; put on the plane. and Friday is Koffee Klatch at 9:30 SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; SATURDAY: Worship, 7 p.m.; SUNDAY: Sunday School, 8:30 a.m. Worship Hour, 10:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Sunday School and Bible class, 9:15 a.m.; Thank you to Bill, Mary, Jessyca, a.m. Senior Bingo has started up Ladies Home Bible Study, 9 a.m. Divine Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Holy HERNDON IMMANUEL and Andrew Luna, Tony Rivera, again and will be the second Satur- Communion: 1st and 3rd Sundays; KICK, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3:45-5:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Founda- Aisha and Ethan Walter, Andrew, day at 7 p.m. each month. Pastor: Dennis Brown ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, HERNDON tions Bible Class, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Isaac, and Jonathan Broeckelman, Until next time, make your week SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9 a.m. The Rev. Damian Richards Kendra Spresser, and Delores, memorable. Phone 785-322-5560 Darla, Darrel, and DeAnn Dible for UNITED CHURCH OF OBERLIN MASS: SUNDAY, 8 a.m Pastor: Judi Stricker 109 North Griffith-American Baptist, HERNDON COVENANT CHURCH Disciples of Christ, Presbyterian USA Keith Reuther, Pastor SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 Phone 785-322-5316 a.m.; Coffee: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wor- SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. ship Service, 11 a.m. Choir practice every Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sun. at 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion, 1st Youth Group, 4 p.m. FUNERAL & 3rd Sundays. United Church Women, HOMES 2nd Wed at 2 p.m. Parish Council, 2nd Sun. following Worship A Trusted Name Since 1925. Phone: 785-475-3127 — Oberlin 785-386-4311 — Selden Derek Riner Rick and Dori Pauls

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