About Town

By Ida and Doris Lessenden

October 8, 2004

It is commendable that so many "Musical Moms" care so much about singing together that some ladies travel over 30 to 40 miles twice a week to practice for the Fall Sing-a-long Praise and Thanksgiving Service. This community sing-a-long will be Sunday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eads United Methodist Church. Individuals and groups from the county churches will also share special numbers. Another interesting performance will be an accordion duet with guitar accompaniment.

Burrell Wissel was the Honored Senior Citizen at the Eads-Cheyenne Wells Football game last Friday. He enrolled in Eads high in 1931 when he was a sophomore and competed in State Band as a trumpeter. He was a bus driver for both boys and girls athletic teams so he really enjoys Eads sports and the Broncos. Burrell was a barber in the military during World War II then his occupation became barbering. I enjoy Burrell’s humor and the interesting stories he tells when I visit with him at the Home.

It was so gratifying to see the men serving and all the women volunteers who had worked during the day to prepare the chili, bread bowls, bread sticks and desserts for the Mike Korrell Benefit Dinner at the Eads cafeteria last Friday before the football game. Many friends from several towns came to support them. Since Mike is having rather experimental treatments in Houston, he and his wife, Char, have to fly there every 21 days and it is very costly. It was good to see the Korrell family and a number of their relatives at the supper. Our caring hearts go out to them. I was especially glad to see Bill Howard there who says he is much better after having a kidney transplant.

Shalyn Laird won first with Andrea Williams winning second and Tallie Hanson capturing third in the FFA Creed speaking contest last week after a chili supper with parents and guests. The whole FFA freshman class took part in the competition. I have witnessed this contest several times and admire the students can memorize such a long speech.

Bill Trosper traveled to several golf tournaments in the Kansas area where his son, Ryan, was playing on the Lamar Community College golf team. Linda and Timy stayed home to care for the livestock

Mildred Bournes had her "Dream Trip" as the Weisbrod Nursing Home Queen last week. Bob Howerton took her and Activity Director, Rhonda Krueger, and nurse, Sharon Barlow, to Cripple Creek where they enjoyed the shops and lovely fall colors.

**This is Homecoming Week at Eads where students are working to decorate the gym for the Pep Rally on Thursday, October 7^th at 6:00 p.m. after the Middle School volleyball and football games. There will be a Spirit Walk and Bon Fire following the Rally. The Parade will leave from the Hospital on Friday at 2:00 p.m. followed by the high school volleyball games and then the football game with Walsh.

Haley Gibbs was the guest of honor for her Bridal Shower Saturday afternoon. Her friend, Darci Weeks made a delicious cake and mints which was served with lime punch with the help of other hostesses, Shannon White and Melinda Frazee. Haley is the bride elect of Jason Reedy of Lamar. They will be married October 16^th in Eads.

Hazel Buck wrote a newsy letter to Ida Lessenden last week from her Care Home in Elkhart, Kansas. She seems quite well and enjoys life there. She wrote, "Ida, I have you beat, I am 99 years old." (smile).

Our community has been feeling much grief and sadness since the death of Tiffany L. Frederick who died suddenly at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. A very large entourage of college friends and staff came to her funeral in Eads Monday. The attractive folder of photos of Tiff and her family explained how she coped with having Turner Syndrome and experimental injections and medications she took for the welfare of her health. Tiffany was a well loved and enjoyed cheerleading and other activities while she was an Eads student. Many of her Eads classmates attended the services together. Tiffany will be sadly missed by her friends and family. She is the daughter of Jerry and Janet (Richards) Frederick.

Forty-nine people boarded a big beautiful bus in Haswell and Eads for the Diamond Tours to the Smoky Mountains. The tour was arranged by Wanda and Virgil Lessenden and the West End Golden Age Seniors. The travelers visited museums, fine dining in several states, Dolly Parton’s Dollywood, Comedy Barn Theaters, a Jamboree, Delta River Flat boats, a number of other musical shows and many shopping and sight seeing tours along the way. People again thank Wanda for all her work to provide such a great time.

Ginger Larrew, bride elect of Dony McPherson, was feted at a bridal shower last Saturday evening by hostesses Celena Lessenden, Jo Liebl, and Andrea Voss.

The guests enjoyed a beautiful cake with nuts, mints and a thick icy punch. Ginger and Dony will be married in Lamar and will have their reception in Eads.

LaRue Adamson enjoyed a wonderful day with her many children and grandchildren Sunday at the community building. They came from other states and cities to celebrate her 89^th birthday.

It was nice to see Hannah Eder’s photo in the Kiowa Press on her front steps on Maine Street. Her yard is definitely the show place on Maine with such pretty flowers and potted plants.

Jo Shoemaker, her daughter, Denise, and husband, Sam Nelson and little Hatch and Sam’s mother, Shirley Nelson, had a wonderful flight to the East Coast last week. They took a rented car out of Boston and traveled along the Coast. Jo said, "The fall colors were fabulous and we had a good time."

Have you noticed the newly painted homes on Maine Street? One is night time blue and oyster gray and another is dark green and white. I like the yellow and brown house and the tan and brown home on Wansted Street too. My neighbors on Hickman Street have new siding and awnings applied to their homes last month by local contractors.

Don and Charlotte Phillips and Teresa Witte and girls, Dave Murdock, and James Deverman went to the wedding of their grandson and nephew, Josh to Kathy Bogner, recently. Josh was married in Kansas and is the son of Justin and Arlene Phillips. Josh’s Aunt Teresa worked long hours to make floral arrangements for the wedding as well as several funerals lately. We are grateful that Teresa will share her floral talents with our surrounding communities when an emergency happens or for weddings. She is truly a blessing to many people.

Chelsea Crosby was glad to have her Aunt Bobbi Jo Lord and Cheri Williams from Colorado Springs here for her birthday Monday. I was glad to have these young ladies visit me also.

Family and friends "Thank" the Kiowa Press staff for the photos and listing of awards printed in the newspaper following the County Fair.

People may like to know they can hear Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family speak for a few minutes at 9:25 a.m. during "The Today Show" Monday to Friday on channel 5/30.