Christmas Preparations Amid Hospital News In Knightstown
Jennifer Brown writes from home about a hectic week ending with her grandmother Mitchell in St. Joseph's Hospital Kekoma. The piece recounts family vigils, Christmas gifting in French, a Knightstown visit by children, plans for a visiting guest, and daily life including shopping, laundry, and caring for family while juggling hospital duties. Ross and Jill appear in casual anecdotes, with reflections on health routines and a busy household as Christmas nears.
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Mitchell
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kekoma
Ross
Knightstown
Orenntal
Kokomo
Mither
American Legion Auxiliary
Loanna
Mom
Dad
Don Jett
Jill
Hillsdale
College
Michigan
Don
Weight Watchers Lecturer Orten Taber to Visit Windfall
Orten Taber, a Weight Watchers lecturer, will meet members in Windfall at 7 p.m. each Wednesday in the United Methodist Church. The Plainfield resident shed 240 pounds in 28 weeks on the program, switching from a size 22 shirt and 62 trousers to 15 and 32. He emphasizes losing weight for himself and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orten Taber
United Methodist Church
Taber
Plainfield
Oren Taber
Mr. Taber
Michigan
Center
Fran Sachs
Weight loss lesson adds life values and discipline
Mr. Taber credits a lecturer with guiding his weight loss and teaching the value of sensible eating and planning a disciplined life. He says the greatest gift is understanding what life is about beyond losing weight, and continues on Page 3.
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Taber
Church for Sale One Act Play Stirs Audience
The United Methodist Youth Fellowship staged a one act play titled Church for Sale on Sunday evening December 5. It explored faith in modern churches and shared duties to keep churches alive. A post performance audience Q and A followed. Reverend Edwin Pease hopes more plays using church space and a revival theater group may form. Refreshments ended the thoughtful evening with cast members including Jim Findling Randy Davis Edwin Pease Francis Mickle Boyd Davis Tim Munro Tim Schroll Chris Pease Donnie Davis Robyn Pease Judy Schroll Karen Lacy Sharon Munro Cathy Schroll Jan Schroll Philip Mitchel and Mrs Pease also appearing.
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United Methodist Youth Fellowship
Edwin Pease
Tarmea
MYF
Jim Findting
Randy Davis
Francis Mickle
Boyd Davis
Tim Munro
Tim Schroll
Chris Pease
Donnie Davis
Robyn Pease
Judy Schroll
Karen Lacy
Sharon Munro
Cathy Schroll
Jan Schroll
Philip Mitchel
Rev. Pease
Mrs. Pease
Neal Shockney
Bright Meal Riddle Sparks Dinner Conversation
A girl jokes that she wants a dark dinner because she had a light lunch, prompting a playful exchange with her boy friend about meals and motives. The lighthearted line captures a casual, domestic moment.
Windfall School Ring Road Discussed
Winds unfold as Windfall Town Board debates ownership of a right of way north of Park Street onto the school grounds. The PTA seeks approval for a road section to allow school bus access from Park behind the school, instead of Oak Street. The project awaits ownership clarity and state landfill rule review while noted police car repair costs also surface.
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Windfall Town Board
Park St
Todd
Oak St
Gene
December Events Calendar for Windfall District
Calendar notes December events including Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts meetings at Methodist and Christian churches, Order of Eastern Star at Masonic Temple, basketball games Trojans versus Brebeuf and Trojans versus Eastern, Cub Scouts den activities, Windfall town board fire department recreation board and school board meetings, plus Christmas vacation start.
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Mrs. Calvin's Jr
Schol
Christian Church
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Webelos
Trojans
Eastern
Sharon Everlings
Methodist Church
Job's Daughters
Windfall Town Board
Windfall Recreation Board
Northern Community School Board
Tri-Central
American Legion
Legion
Christmas Favorites in Witla News and Views
The Witla section shares holiday verses about giving over receiving and a simple manger scene by Richard F. Armknecht, plus a cheerful Christmas poem from Highlights for Children. It lists upcoming community events for December 21 and 22 including American Legion Auxiliary, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Weight Watchers, and Masons activities.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Cub Scouts
Den
Margaret Hartsock
Methodist Church
Masons
Masonic Temple
Criticism of a Paper Carrier Sparks Unearned Attack
A local reader defends a diligent paper carrier, praising his excellent delivery and condemning unnamed criticism from a small minded individual. The writer, Dun Chegar, questions the motive of those unwilling to sign their letters.
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By Jennifer Brown
Jers
Brebeuf
Witla
Richard F
Armknecht
Marchette Chute
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