Autumn's Appeal

Swirling leaves of gold and crimson

Drifting on a chilly wind

Slowly settle in the meadow,

Heralding the summer's end.

Sunlight fades a little faster

With the passing of each day,

Crops wait ready to be gathered—

Nature's bounty on display.

Evening' song grows ever softer

As the birds start their southern flight,

While the first fire in the fireplace

Warms a cold and frost night.

Autumn days bring sweet contentment,

Times to slow life's hectic pace;

Time to linger in beauty

Of fall's majesty and grace.

Ruth Fiori Poynor

The harvest is continuing but the fields are getting bare. The wheat seed is in the ground and another growing cycle is happening. The wonders of Mother Nature!

Smile a little: Gnu- Mama Gnu was waiting for Papa Gnu as he came home for dinner on evening. "Our little boy was very bad today,' she declared. "I want you to punish him." "Oh no," said Papa Gnu. "I won't punish him. You'll have to learn to paddle your gnu."

Flu season is here, get your flu shot!

Church chat: Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 801 Warren in Weldona will be held on Saturdays at 5 p.m. with Father Francisco J. Garcia. Confessions will be celebrated before Mass. There will be no Sunday mass in Weldona.


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The Weldon Valley Presbyterian in Goodrich has Christian education and worship at 10 a.m. each Sunday. This Sunday will be "coffee and conversation" following the worship service. It will also be the food distribution by the Rocky Mountain Food Bank with Kids at Their Best assisting. Pastor Sue can be reach at 907-518-8989 or suesg66@gmail.com.

The G.L.A.D. Club met at the Weldon Valley Presbyterian church for the regular October meeting. Joy Wilson and Geri Cooper were hostesses for the meeting.

John Synder presented a program on self-defense. He discussion was to be cautious, be aware of surroundings and be confident when in public and on highways. After dark, park in a lighted area in parking lots. When driving be aware of the area and not mile marker numbers. This may be useful if there is an accident or help is need. In your home, always lock doors and be prepared for intruders. He also demonstrated defensive palm and elbow strikes and the knee kick. Many joined in the demonstration trying the strikes on a hit pad. Many questions were asked and much information was gathered to aid in safety and self-defense.

President Sammie Covelli led the meeting with all repeating the Pledge to the Flag and the Club Collect. Members recall family members serving in the military.

The thought for the day was "Sometimes I pretend to be normal but it gets boring so I go back to being me." Roll call was answered by sixteen members recalling a Halloween happening. There was variety of tricks, pranks and decoration ideas shared. Cards were sent to members of the community. The membership brought items to be delivered to the S.HA.R.E. house. Information was shared on the candidates and ballot proposal for the November 8 election. The election is an all mail ballot. Ballots will be in the mail the week of October 17. Ballots must be returned to the office of the Morgan County Clerk by 7 p.m. on election day. They may be placed in the mail or taken to the office or a drop box on the west side of the administration building. The hostess gift was won by Gertie Chapin. The hostesses served ice sundries for a table ready for the Halloween holiday. Those present were: Pat Wickstrom, Joy Wilson, Judy Shaver, Marilyn Roatch, Lori Pogue, Antoinette Pacheco, Dorothy Osborn, Joan Lambert, Mary Ellen Higgins, Sammie Covelli, Carol Covelli, Opal Cooper, Geri Cooper, Karen Christensen, Gertie Chapin, and Florence Barnet.

School scoop: Congratulations to junior Brittney Leist and senior Dylan Wilkins who were crowned homecoming queen and king at half time at the game on Friday. The presided over the homecoming dance.

4-H News: The Weldon Valley 4-H Club held their September meeting by electronic vote on the charter documents for the upcoming year. Members also voted to host an After School Program entitled Drone Discovery. Participants will learn engineering skills and learn the science behind drone technology. For information about club membership, call leader Kathy Wood, 786-3661

What's cookin': Monster Cookie Bars (no flour) 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup sugar, cup softened butter, 1 ½ peanut butter, 3 eggs , 1 tablespoon vanilla, 3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ cup mini M&Ms, 1 cup mini chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare large cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and sugar, peanut butter and butter, mix until pale in color and combined. Add in the oats and baking soda. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix by hand until combined. Add one half of M&Ms and chocolate chips. Pour onto parchment lined cookie sheet and spread out evenly. Sprinkle remaining M&Ms and chocolate chips on top, press down slightly into dough. Bake for 18-20 minutes. The edges will be lightly browned and the middle will still look pale and underdone, but it will finish baking as it cools. Let cool for at least one hour so the bars can firm up and come together. You do not want to over-bake these bars! Cut into bars to serve. A great treat anytime. Enjoy!

First facts: 1960 - The first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off before a national TV audience from Chicago.

Weldon Valley History: Steve Belding - Steve Belding was a resident of Orchard from 1948 to about 1968. He was a board at Ellen Grimm's house. He worked for several different farmers and ranchers in Weldon Valley area. At times he worked at the M&H Café, cooking and waiting tables, etc. After Mrs. Grimm passed away in 1964, he later moved into the Hillcrest Apartments in Fort Morgan. Belding passed away December of 1981. He is buried at the Grover, Colorado Cemetery.

Calendar of activities: Thursday, October 13, end of first quarter. Friday, October 14, teacher in-service; senior high volleyball and football at home. Saturday, October 15, off season basketball games. Monday, October 17, junior high volleyball league tournament at Briggsdale. Tuesday, October 18, parent/teacher conferences; Board of Education meeting, senior high volleyball at home; National FFA Convention.

Thought for the day: "If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "Thank You" that would suffice."
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