Wednesday, October 11, 2006 THE OBERLIN HERALD 3B Norcatur News By the Norcatur News Committee Keep all game birds chilled Marie Pool Patterson and her son, Jeffrey, Fort Collins, Colo., spent with pumpkins and broom corn Concerns about avian flu need Mark, are moving from Running Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 with Lula Hix from Jeff’s garden near Cedar not spoil hunting season. Avian – or Springs, Calif., to live closer to her at Whispering Pines. Terry and Bluffs. One of the pumpkins bird – flu is not new. Current con- other son, Brian, in Lenexa. She Debby New of Lakewood, Colo., weighed 160 pounds. cerns focus on a new, virulent strain will also be closer to her brother, also visited her on Saturday. Dwight Wood was a recent pa- found in Asia. Home Time Ralph and Wanda Pool, in Kinsley. Word was received on Oct. 3 that tient at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in The new bird flu has not yet been Bee Nelson received a note from Lowell Sebaugh had died at Ob- Lincoln, Neb. found in North America, but scien- the Ditty Bops, mailed Sept. 23 erlin. He was an honorary news- Senior Citizens shared a deli- tists watch migratory birds and By Tranda Watts from Denver, that they made it all sheet volunteer, well noted for his cious potluck dinner at the Educa- hunters are encouraged to look for Multi-county Extension Agent the way to New York City on their brownies. We extend our thoughts tional Building on Sept. 29, fol- distressed birds and to follow food- bike tour. They were on their way and prayers to his family. He will be lowed by cards. There were 17 play- safety in field dressing, storing and back to Los Angeles with a short missed by the entire community. ers present. Winners were Veda cooking game birds. – Birds can be stored in the refrig- check doneness with a food ther- layover in Denver. A write-up in Velda Ward entered the hospital Wood, Leona Schoenradt and Oran • Look for obvious signs that a erator (45 degrees Fahrenheit or mometer. The New Yorker magazine on Sept. at Oberlin on Oct. 2. Milner. bird is in distress. See the K-State less) for up to three days, or frozen Cooking poultry and game birds 4: “The Ditty Bops are two women Birthdays and anniversaries: Ona Museum Tidbits Avian Influenza Web site for more as either a whole, clean carcass or to 165 degrees will kill food borne from Los Angeles, (Abby De Wald VanGundy, Eldon and Marilou Tom and Betsy Jakowski brought details on identifying sick birds at in parts, at 0 degrees for future pathogens. and Amanda Barrett) who, perhaps Long - Oct. 6; Larry Lyon, Rebecca us a book, “Your Household www.avianflu.ksu.edu. meals. • To disinfect the field dressing more than other musicians, are will- Wentz, Jim and Carolyn Plotts - Oct. Guide,” put out in the 1950s by the • Field dress birds promptly. • Wash hands in hot, soapy wa- kit before storing, sanitize knives, ing to sweat their way to the top; the 8; Lee and Lora Arnold - Oct. 10. Norcatur Golden Rod Rebekah – Do not pile warm birds in a ter before and after handling game. cutting board, etc., with a solution pair have been riding their bikes on Todd Nelson, Wichita, was a Lodge. mass. If water is unavailable, waterless of one teaspoon of unscented chlo- a cross-country tour since May, houseguest of his mother, Bee David and Karen Cozad donated – Remove the entrails and crop as hand sanitizers will work. Be sure rine bleach mixed with one quart of dodging stray dogs and enduring Nelson, from Sept. 28-Oct. 1. He a Reid Lumber Yard fan and a Jack- soon as possible, as grain in the crop hands do not have visible dirt before water. A dishwasher will work if the summer heat (their instruments came to help work the ground and son & Whittington plate. Fans were can ferment if not removed. using hand sanitizers. utensils and gear are dishwasher – guitar, mandolin, washboard, etc. plant wheat for his mother. given out in area churches for the – To save the heart and liver as • To reduce the risk of cross con- safe. – and other gear including a trunk Evening exercise classes were to ladies to use when it was hot. The giblets, transfer them to a plastic tamination, don’t eat, drink or Washing your hands and keeping of homemade costumes – are being start up again in the Educational Jackson & Whittington store was bag. Label to identify the bird be- smoke when field dressing game. food preparation tools and work carted in a bio-diesel van). Their Building at 6 p.m., beginning Tues- owned by Marvin and Forrest fore placing the bag on ice. • Keep ice chest out of direct sun. spaces clean can reduce the risk of cabaret-lite songs eschew contem- day, and continue today (Wednes- Jackson’s uncles. It was a general – Birds can be plucked or skinned • Assemble a field dressing kit foodborne illness and cross con- porary beat for a happy-days-are- day). Bring a friend to try our merchandise store, with the Whit- in the field and feathers stored in a with soap, water jug and/or hand tamination. here-again feeling in their show at evening fun. tington part a hardware store, both plastic bag. sanitizer, paper towels, cutting Tranda Watts is Kansas State Spiegeltent in New York City.” The Rea and Dee Magers attended the in the same building. – Wipe out the cavity with a clean board(s), knives, sharpening stone, University extension specialist in Ditty Bops spent July 13-15 as McCook Bureau of Reclamation Remember, the museum closes cloth or paper towel. Do not use resealable plastic bags, plastic or food, nutrition, health and safety for houseguests of Bee Nelson and dedication of their new field office Oct. 31. If you haven’t stopped in grass or snow that may contaminate latex gloves, trash bags, labels and Decatur, Gove, Norton, Sheridan, gave a performance at the Cardinal on Wednesday. Their son, Jeff, for a visit lately, please do so. the carcass. a marker to field dress birds before and Trego counties. Call her at 785- Bar and Grill on July 14. works for the Bureau. The front en- Brittany Thornton of Kearney, – Place birds in individual plas- transferring them to an ice chest. 443-3663 or e-mail Allen and Lori Floyd, Taylor and trance of the building was decorated Neb., was a guest at the Doug tic bags. Label to identify the bird, • Follow U.S. Department of [email protected]. For more Dempewolf home from Thursday date, and location it was bagged Agriculture recommendations to information, contact the county ex- to Sunday. before placing it on ice. cook poultry to 165 degrees and tension office, 475-8121. Herndon News By Vonie Sattler Congratulations to Kayo Sattler, Damian and John Marintzer of ‘God is here through good and tragedy’ Cedar Living Center, who will be Colorado visited relatives and By Pastor Carrie Buhler 92 on Thursday. friends in Herndon last week. Immanuel Church of Christ held J.R. Ginther reports he is healing of Jennings and Dresden United Methodist churches a chili supper with two kinds of chili from a broken shoulder and ribs fol- I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m afraid “Let The Children Come In!” prepared by Dennis Brown, who lowing an accident with a horse. to send my son to school with all the shootings. I By Michael B. Brown serves the church as pastor. The The community wishes him and watch the news and I cannot help but put myself in There’s something quite nice about children. congregation furnished salads and also Bud Mumm speedy recoveries. the places of the parents. Five little girls are still Every family should have one or two. They’re such a fine race, when they’re kept in their desserts, and 16 members attended. New hours at the Herndon Li- clinging to their lives as I write this article. Commodities will be distributed brary are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on place: Now the congregation from a Kansas “church” Say, the playground, the park or the zoo. between 9 and 10 a.m. on Thursday Saturdays. is making plans to go to the funerals for the Amish at the Herndon Senior Center. Randy and Mary Purdy of Elm children to have a political protest. To me, this is In his place, a child’s most delightful, full of fun, a most interesting buddy. Ron and Cecilia Lehman of Tri- Creek, Neb., are the parents of a proof that evil stalks our world. bune were visitors of Ann Martin daughter, Abrieanna Rose, born But his yearning for action, can cause such distraction, It makes me wonder, “Where is God?” When when he has invaded the study. last Thursday. They joined Butch July 11, 2006. She has a brother, children are murdered, where is God? When evil and Lucy Evans for supper in Randell, and sister, Anjolina. masquerades as Christianity, where is God? The office is no place for children. They foul up our work with their fun. McCook. Grandparents are Roseanna Stoney, God is here, right now, with each one of us. He Charles Solko of Aurora, Colo., Herndon, and the late Harvey So we make it a rule, that they must go to school, is here in our hearts. And I believe He sent an an- so their elders can get something done. visited Helen Marintzer last Thurs- Stoney, and Dorene Purdy, Kear- gel to be with each of the shooting victims, for God day afternoon. ney, Neb., and the late Gary Purdy. has promised that we shall never be alone. He walks Some children came searching for Jesus. His friends were distressed and inclined, Ron Solko of Oberlin had dinner Great-grandmother is Beulah with us each step of the way. last Sunday with Monica Solko. Purdy, Grand, Neb. to think, “Oh, how terrible, to have a fresh parable, But we also make the choice to walk with Him. suddenly slip from His mind!” Tom Solko was an afternoon caller. Kat Swart of Herndon has do- God is in our hearts. We just need to listen to Him. Nick Kleidosty of Elm Creek, nated a Dan Atlantic Giant Heirlook I take heart in the fact that the non-Amish com- So they tried to get rid of the children, surely no major disgrace, Neb., and Tony Kleidosty of River- pumpkin, which she grew in her munities in Pennsylvania are circling their wagons dale, Neb., were last weekend garden, to Herndon PRIDE for a protecting their Master, from certain disaster, around their Amish friends. by keeping the children in place. guests of Mildred Kleidosty. John give-away fundraiser. Proceeds They promise that no more harm shall be visited Kleidosty of North Platte, Neb., vis- from the drawing will go toward upon them. “Let the children come in!” shouted Jesus. Then He said something frightfully odd: ited her last Monday and Tuesday. improvements at PRIDE Park in They are listening to God. They know that evil Deanna Williams accompanied downtown Herndon. The pumpkin “They are bearers of grace, and their ultimate place, flourishes when good people stand by and do noth- is right smack in the Kingdom of God.” Sylvia Dunker and Stephanie Pel- can be seen at Decatur Co-op in ing, and they are taking a stand. We all should! key to Rapid City, S.D., for a hair Herndon until the winner is drawn As I watch the news, I find myself hugging my Well, the place of a child is the Kingdom. show last weekend. on Oct. 28. That’s what Jesus carefully taught. kids closer. This week has made me realize the So, the last time you did, play some ball with your kid, depth of my love for them. They are a gift from God. you were closer to God than you thought. Jesus loved children. He made a point to tell His Let us pray for the victims and their families in these Cedar Living News disciples that they needed to be more like children times of sorrow. Let us turn away from anger. Let us to get into the kingdom of heaven. fight evil with the Love of God, the Compassion of the I have poem I’d like to share. Holy Spirit, and the Kindness of Jesus Christ. Amen. Sympathy is extended to the fam- Moore, were on the menu at a social ily of Lowell Sebaugh, who passed hour on Wednesday. away on Oct. 2. Father Henry from Sacred Heart Schedule of Oberlin and area church services: We received a donation this week Catholic Church was here for Mass from Ann Martin of a one-year gift on Thursday morning. OBERLIN SACRED HEART UNITED CHURCH OF OBERLIN p.m.; Youth, 8 p.m. Women’s Group, LUND COVENANT CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: Judy Strucker 2nd & 4th Thursdays , 2 p.m. Pastor: Doug Mason subscription of large print books There were several winners at the 785-475-3103 109 North Griffith-American Baptist, OBERLIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 10 miles south, 4 miles west of Oberlin from Reader’s Digest. Ann has dice game on Thursday afternoon. Fr. Henry Saw Lone, Disciples of Christ, Presbyterian USA South Beaver Street - Oberlin SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wor- been keeping us supplied with these Don Shaw won the most nickels MASS: 10:30 a.m., Sunday SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 Bill Duncan — Phone 785-475-3259 ship, 11 a.m. ; WEDNESDAY: Bible for several years . We also appreci- with Paul Sass coming in a close a.m.; Coffee: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wor- SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Study and prayer, 7:30 p.m. ate her years of service as a volun- second. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ship Service, 11 a.m. Choir practice ev- Worship Hour, 10:45 a.m. WEDNES- CATHOLIC, LEOVILLE ery Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion, DAY: Ladies Home Bible Study, 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH teer at our weekly Bingo game. The baking group made pine- Fr. Henry Saw Lone 1st Sun. United Church Women, 2nd 510 North Wilson Mathilda Bollig is a new resident. apple cookies on Friday morning. MASS: 8 a.m., Sunday. Wed at 2 p.m. Parish Council, 2nd Wed. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, HERNDON Pastor: Rev. Rick Langness We had a good turnout at our The Rev. Doug Hasty of Oberlin at 8 p.m. The Rev. Damian Richards Secretary: Norma Unger penny card game on Monday. United Methodist Church held ser- SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Phone 785-322-5560 785-475-2333 SELDEN OBERLIN COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP MASS: SUNDAY, 8 a.m SUNDAY: Sunday School and Bible Those joining the game included vices at Cedar Living Center on Fr. Henry Saw Lone (Southern Baptist) class, 9:15 a.m.; Divine Worship Ser- Naomi Carter, Mathilda Bollig, Sunday afternoon. MASS: 5:30 p.m., Saturday Pastor: Fred Dycus HERNDON COVENANT CHURCH vice, 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion: 1st Alice Fiala, Elsie Goodnight, Betty Recent visitors: Earl Brown, SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Keith Reuther, Pastor and 3rd Sundays; KICK, 3:45-5:30 p.m. Harden, Paul Sass, Kayo Sattler, Tammy and Corey Shaw, Selden; OBERLIN SEVENTH-DAY Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., AWANA Phone 785-322-5316 each Wednesday. Foundations Bible Don Shaw, Mildred Tacha, Frank Lloyd Harden, Goodland; Merlin ADVENTIST CHURCH Club 4-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Service, 7 SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Class, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Jim Martin p.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m; Bible study, 7 Ward, and Bea and Hank Wolfram. and Lola Diederich, Cape Coral, 120 South East, Oberlin p.m. FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Myrna Jones and Teresa Fla.; Gary Anthony, Jerry Temple, SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:15 OBERLIN UNITED METHODIST 404 North York Avenue Shaughnessy led the sing-along Norcatur; Harold Sulzman, Mike a.m.; Saturday Worship, 11 a.m. 102 North Cass — 785-475-3067 NORCATUR UNITED METHODIST Oberlin, Kansas Rev. Charlotte Strecker-Baseler time on Monday afternoon. and Marie McVay, Colby; Lillian The Rev. Doug Hasty Pastor: Ray Gilstrap JENNINGS-DRESDEN SUNDAY: Church School, 9:30 a.m.; Almena Church Office Phone: 785-475-2053 The beautiful fall weather on Sulzman, Dresden; Richard and UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JENNINGS Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. (Nursery SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 a.m.; SUNDAY: Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Fellow- Tuesday made it possible for sev- Bernadine Samson, Theresa Rippe, Carrie Buhler, pastor provided.) WEDNESDAY: Choir prac- Church School, 10:30 a.m. ship and Educational Hour, 10:45 a.m. eral residents to sit outside. Ludell; Ann Martin, Frank Cox, SUNDAY: Church School, 10 a.m. tice, 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion first and third Sundays. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. LYLE UNITED METHODIST THURSDAY: Women’s Bible Study sec- Mildred Cochran won the first Herndon; Rachel and William ond Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Bingo on Tuesday afternoon and Carter, Jennings; Stacey Mercer, DRESDEN CLAYTON UNITED METHODIST Carol Woodmaneee, Almena SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Ray Gilstrap Lyle Lay Speaker Alice Fiala won the blackout game. J.R. Wolfram, Wichita; Judy and Almena SUNDAY: Morning Worship 8 a.m. Juanita Williby hosted the pi- Gary Vaughn, Denver; PRAIRIE CHAPEL SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wor- nochle group on Wednesday after- Opal Huntley, Barbara Solko, UNITED METHODIST ship Service, 11 a.m. EVANGELICAL COVENANT noon. Players included Mildred Lyle Gamblin, Elaine Bryan, The Rev. Doug Hasty CHURCH OF OBERLIN SUNDAY: Church Services, 9 a.m.; The Rev. Heidi Wiebe Tacha, Frank Ward, Don Shaw, and Laurene VanOtterloo, Roxie Pom- Sunday School, 8:30 a.m. OBERLIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD 810 West Cedar, Oberlin Elsie Goodnight. eroy, Sandra Young, Elvin Beneda, The Rev. Royce Leitner Office Phone 785-475-2769 Fresh from the garden honeydew Orlin Beneda, Karolyn Muirhead, HERNDON IMMANUEL SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; SUNDAY: Worship Service, 9:30 a.m; melon and cantaloupe, from Fern Oberlin. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Fellowship Time, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Pastor: Dennis Brown Worship, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Adult School, 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Bible SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9 a.m. Bible study, 7 p.m. King’s Kids, 6:30 Study, 7 p.m. Selden News By Jacque Boultinghouse These sponsors urge you to attend church regularly: On Thursday at Senior Citizens Danny had tickets for the second Alfred Albers won high, Carol row. Herndon Shaw took second, Leone Porsch Birthdays and anniversaries: Oct. 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