About Town
By Doris Lessenden
“Greater love hath no man, than this that he lay down his life for a Friend. John 15:13
This scripture was shared by Tina Adamson at the close of the Veteran’s Appreciation Potluck last Friday.
Grand planning made the organization of the Veteran’s Appreciation Potluck Friday to be so memorable and beautiful. It started with Veterans presenting the flags, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Monica Fell Uhland sang the National Anthem. Bagpiper, Scott Beach, came from Denver and played several patriotic and military songs during the program. The main entrées were prepared by Tina Adamson and her sister, Liz Hulteen and was assisted by Pat Roper, Cindy McLoud, Richard Scott, and Don Oswald. The audience was treated to a revolving slide show of the USA wars compiled by Mrs. Adamson. A highlight was when Rhett Uhland sang several contemporary patriotic songs. Austin Healey who is a Lamar Community College student spoke the essay about Veteran’s Day that he wrote as a senior. During the meal, Tina presented “A Tribute to Youth” by pointing out the coloring art work by elementary students and read six essays written by middle and high school students. At the end of the program, Ashton Forbes of Lamar played the TAPS on her trumpet. This outstanding and meaningful program was primarily arranged by Tina Adamson. The thought came to me that the late Philomene Liesen would have been pleased to hear this program.
That evening the annual American Legion Post hosted the annual Veteran’s Day dinner for local veterans and some family members. Officers, Danny, Roland Sorensen, Area Blooding Laird arranged the evening in the Court House meeting room. Caterer Jennifer Schofield and her staff served a three course dinner in this new setting since the guest list had outgrown her restaurant. I write for the guests to say “Thank You” to the American Legion and its officers for this lovely meal and meeting.
Our sympathy is extended to the families of Marie Lang whose viewing and graveside service was Monday, November 14th. Her children are Janet McKnight of Eads and Eddie Lang of Pueblo West. Anna Maria has been cared for many years by our local Weisbrod ECU home staff.
Another community dinner last week was the “Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner” for ECU residents and their family members and friends that was held at the school multi-purpose room. Teri Castle, Activity Director, along with Brandy Turcotte, Social Services director and Jose Hernandez planned the decorations and table settings for the gala happening. Ginger McPherson and her staff prepared the turkey and main dishes. Phil Pollreis favored the occasion with playing his guitar and keyboard. The change of site was really warm and cozy for the guests.
The Holiday BAZAAR is the only fundraiser carried on by the Weisbrod Hospital and ECU (nursing home) Auxiliary sponsors so it is important that many people come to shop to support our efforts. Come to the Community Building at the Fair grounds to look around and have lunch if you would like at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Auxiliary helps to buy some needed equipment and décor to make the home for elders and hospital a more pleasant place to be.
Lola Igou, Alice Glover, and Larry and Linda Watts from Eads went to Windsor Saturday to join family and friends of Dora Pearcey to celebrate her 85th birthday. Gene and Carolyn Lutz, Sandie Kelley and Wayne and Mary June Wolf also joined the group as well. Dora’s children, Angie (Jack) Barnes, Scott (Shelley) Pearcey, and Diana (Ken) Flory, and their and families were at the Community Center with many other friends to celebrate Dora’s life.
Alice Glover’s daughter, Peggy, took her to Denver Friday where they visited Peggy’s daughter and son’s families so the five little grandchildren had such fun playing together as well as the adults enjoyed the visits. Peggy and Alice went to Dora Pearcey’s party Saturday near Greeley.
Loretta Seibel undoubtedly has more enjoyment in her life than most any lady I know in this town. Last week she returned just in time for the Auxiliary meeting by flying home from Manitoba, Canada, where she had gone with a school friend. They flew to Winnipeg and then rode a train for 1,000 miles and took shuttles to the Bay where they watched the polar bears. The polar bears get on ice blocks and then the wind blows them out of the bay from there the wind blows them further north where they find seals to eat.
Sharon Frazee prepared a marvelous Brunch for the senior citizens at the Center last Thursday. My favorites were the cheesy hash brown potato casserole, spinach-cranberry pinwheels, baked eggs in ruffled ham slices with blueberry pancakes.
Last week we explored the new Love’s Store and found it to be really nice and attractive. Lorrie Lynn Watts and Mikayla Blodgett welcomed us who are among the many employees who work to keep the store open 24 hours a day. Manager, Dan Grandy was there too working and visiting with customers. Every time I drive north, I am so amazed to see all the trucks parked on the spacious cement lots. This really is an “oasis” for truckers traveling the Ports to Plains Highway, from Mexico to Canada.
People are invited to help decorate the Theatre inside and outside Sunday afternoon after 2:00 on November 27th. This is in preparation for the big December 4th Christmas concert that will feature recording artist, Barry Ward and local artists. Good food, a fire pit, and hay rides will be a part of a “night to remember”.
Congratulations to the Kit Carson Lady Wildcats won the large second place in the Colorado State Volleyball Tournament and to the Cheyenne Wells 6-Man Football team who will play for the State title this Saturday. They are coached by local EHS grad, Garrett Smith.
