A good scripture verse to guide you, Reader, in the New Year is: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct your paths.

Our communities extend their condolences to the family of Bernice Tuttle. Bernice passed away last Thursday in Sharon Springs, KS where she resided at the Nursing Home there. Bernice had called Towner her home for many years with her husband Harold and their family. She was my neighbor for the past several years. She was very active in her church and she and my mom never missed anything that was going on out at Plainview School for as long as they could drive and get there. She will be missed by many.

“The Lord is faithful. He will strengthen and protect you, and keep you from evil”. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

October seems to be a good month for celebrating birthdays.

The weekend before last, Vern and JoAnn Harris attended the 80th birthday celebration for Bill Frey in Holly.

Jim and Mary Ann Richardson and their granddaughter Melanie of Burlington traveled to Littleton to help their other granddaughter, Michelle Gibson, celebrate her 40th birthday. It was a double celebration as Michelle had just graduated and received her Mortician's license. Congratulations Michelle!