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Published 3/18/2010 in Features
Happy Homemakers FCE
Members of Happy Homemakers FCE told their nationality for roll call at the March 9 meeting at the Finney County Extension Office, with Frances Gillan as the hostess. Clara Faye Schweer gave devotions from 2 Corinthians 3:3.
Dorothy Olomon gave the lesson, "Genealogy: Tracing Your Roots," pointing out some of the many resources available free of charge for someone wanting to trace their family history. She said that it's very important to visit with the oldest family members at an early age, because as people age their health issues come up and many times death happens unexpectedly.
A few helpful sources she noted include the register of deeds office, historical societies, Web sites, museums and libraries. Also, in every state is a place or places genealogy information can be found. She said when making notations on photographs you should always use a soft-leaded pencil since ball point ink may damage the picture in time. She shared actual documents of different eras of her family history.
The unit's community service project this month is Emmaus House, which received donations of canned goods.
The next unit meeting will begin at 2 p.m. April 13 at Olomon's home.
Senior Center bridge
Betty Nally won high in the two tables of Senior Center bridge played Friday at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Evelyn Branson took second place. Third went to Bernice Stroh.
Wide Awake 4-H
The Wide Awake 4-H Club met March 8 at Plymell Union Church, with 20 members answering roll call by naming their favorite Dairy Queen Blizzard.
The group voted to participate in Relay for Life on May 7 and 8.
It was announced that during 4-H Day the club competed in Model Meetings and won an alternate blue.
Timothy Gillen and Annalise Parr sang a fun song called "Willy the Worm." Chelsea Gerber gave a talk about her trip to Washington. Guest speaker Mary Buchele gave a persuasive talk to the group about considering housing a Japanese foreign exchange student this summer.
Before the meeting was adjourned, the club had a competitive game of hula hoop races.
The next meeting will be April 12 at Plymell Union Church.
Senior Center double pinochle
Donna Preston won high in the two tables of Senior Center double pinochle played Monday at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Second place went to Charlotte Kimsey. Jeanette Taylor was third.
Phi Sigma Alpha
Nine members of Phi Sigma Alpha met March 11 at the home of Amanda Stimatze, with Hazel Jones as co-hostess. The meeting was called to order by MaNon Evans, president, with the opening pledge. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
For roll call, each member recalled something that happened in their life that would be considered good luck.
Ellen Eichhorn was the birthday honoree. Secret Sisters gifts were distributed.
Joanne Harder reported that the Women of Faith Conference will be Sept. 24 and 25 in Denver. For details, visit with Harder or stop by the Nazarene Church.
Jones gave the program, "Getting To Know You Better," handing out questions to each member, which brought about conversation to get better acquainted with each other.
The next meeting will begin at 7 p.m. April 8 at Carlene Schweer's home.
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