Jesse Geodesy is currently a patient at the Smith County Hospital.

Mealsite director Armi McPherson spent the holidays with her family in Omaha. She states that she has seen enough snow to last her all year. (Doesn't sound like it is over yet, Armi.) Even so, she reports a nice Christmas and New Years with her friends and family. She reports winners at pinochle on December 28 at the Senior Center were Howard Grauerholz and Ada Gaines, high, and Al Lambert and Elvyn Slavik sharing the low scores.

Kendra and Nolan Billings tell of the fun they had at the Anderson Family Christmas at a motel in Kearney, Neb., along with their parents, Greg and Robin Billings.

Pastor Dave and Susie Hutson were in Chanute for a belated Christmas with his children, Lucas and Rachel Hutson, and his mother, Fran Pearman. Lay persons from the congregation had the Sunday morning worship at First St. John Lutheran Church during his absence.

Some thoughts to ponder during these cold, wintry days:

Frame every so-called disaster with these words, "In five years, will this matter?"

Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

God is in control, make peace with HIM.

Lots of visitors at Prairie Haven

The beauty shop was open Monday and manicures were given. Routine exercises and one-one sessions are held daily. Discussions in the afternoon were about " The home I remember." Facts of Alabama were shared. Current events were presented Tuesday and bingo was played. Presidents and vice-presidents and different cocktails were afternoon topics.

The United Church had the Thursday morning Bible study. A new Year's Eve party was held in the afternoon. There were no activities on New Year's Day. The usual puzzle assembly, card games and television and movie watching were Saturday activities.

The Heartland Worship Center had the Sunday afternoon worship service. Present to help with the service were Pastor Darrell and Jeri Schmid, Pauline Richter, and Georgetta Kinyon.

Marie Wangerin had Christmas dinner at the home of her daughter, JoAnn and Bill Brooks.

Dorine Kuhlmann enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren at the home of Max and Patty Kuhlmann on Sunday, Jan. 3, for their belated Christmas celebration.

Visitors signing the guest book the past two weeks were Luella Zillinger and Evelyn Ferguson with Zelda Elliott, Garrett Jansonius, and Aleen Schalansky; Maria Seemann with friends; St. John Lutheran carolers; Glen Ennis with Jesse Godsey and Doris Berland; Don and Pat Bienhoff with Mae Donovan, Louie Bienhoff, and Montra and Mary Jones;
Curtis and Mary Beach, Kiley Beach, and Bruce, Amber, Elizabeth and Abigail Hardacre with Isa Kienzle; Robin Einspahr, Janice Ratliff, and Alvie Ratliff with Pearl Ratliff;

Others also visiting were Darold and Joyce Grauerholz with Lorraine Grauerholz; Rod, Anita, and Brandon Hagman with Dorine Kuhlmann; Laura and John Bruer, Mary Ellen Peters and Sid and Beth Scott with Lola Peters; Lorena Stephens with Jesse Godsey; George, Deb, and Erin Ferguson with Ann Ferguson; Kim Dennis with Ronald and Helen Molzahn; Ora Elliott with Zelda Elliott; Jessie, granddaughter of Norva Wyrill; Kenneth and Janice Rose with Jack Rose; Mary Struckhoff with Aleen Schalansky; Ruth Bienhoff with Dorine Kuhlmann.