Brownstown-Sefton News

By Editor | September 8, 2011 |

“Kitten On The Keys”…
…was a popular, lively, cute and entertaining piano composition years ago (when I was young).

A recent happening brought the old song to mind, with a little variation. First – title change to “Cat on the Keyboard”; second – in this case, it was not really lively, nor cute and certainly not entertaining … at the moment.
I was in the process of writing a feature story last week when I had to leave my laptop for a few minutes. When I got back to it, “Callie” the kitty, was stretched out on the keyboard, completely covering it.
I shooed her off quickly, and found she had added to my story, but it was several rows of rrr’s and zzz’s. I deleted them and continued on, no problem until…when I tried to send my story into the newspaper, the e-mail would not work.
After a frustrating evening trying to figure out what was wrong, I finally gave up and took it to the office on a flash drive. The next day I called my Internet provider’s “trouble number” and for the next hour or so, she tried to figure how what the problem was, by remote control.
Being unfamiliar with my laptop, she asked me to describe the symbols on the keyboard. When I described one that was familiar to her, she said, I think that is the “button” we need. I told her there was an orange light on it, should I press on the key.
She said, “No, no, that is the button we need,” but after going through several more procedures at her direction, it still didn’t work. I thanked her and we disconnected.
Thinking it must be my laptop, I took it to the store to ask the salesperson if he knew what was wrong. He opened it up, pressed the orange-lighted button, and it has worked ever since. The light should have been blue.
Thanks to Josh, I am again back in business and have forgiven the cat.
What is rather irking, Bill (who knows even less than I do about this confusing, mysterious, Frontier) kept telling me to press the orange light button, but as the lady said not to, I was afraid to do it. He was right!
The next day, as I was sitting at my laptop, writing a story, Callie suddenly jumped right up on the keyboard again. Again, she was quickly shooed off. This time, she must have hit the delete button, because I lost three paragraphs.
Is she confused by the name “lap” top? I may start referring to it as “bath water.” That, I know she would avoid. The procedure now when I get ready to write: say a prayer; make sure cat is out of the room or outside, or asleep; if just asleep or out of room, keep watchful eye out for said cat. (By the way, she is Bill’s cat.)
We enjoyed and appreciated the good rain, and Bertha, the Great Pyrnese, is really enjoying the suddenly very cool weather.
Hopefully, we will have pretty autumn leaves. A few small ones are already falling, but we figure that is due to the dry weather.
Announcements
•Wear a yellow ribbon through September in recognition of children with cancer. The affliction is no respecter of age, but it is particularly sad when children have to deal with it.
•Sefton HCE meeting is this Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the Golden Years Club building. Sally Behrends and Bonnie Kramer-hostesses; lesson by Elizabeth Kasten (“Cooking from Your Cabinet”) and special feature-Fill out Program Books.
•Wolf Creek Cluster Picnic-Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at Brownstown Park. Meat will be furnished; take one or two dishes to share and your lawn chairs.
•Sefton Township Sunday School Convention is Saturday and Sunday at Fairview United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Saturday-ice cream social follows; Sunday morning – basket dinner following a.m. service.
•Brownstown Board of Education meeting changed to Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
Coming & Going
FCC Ladies –“Angels” of the S.E. Laundromat
Several of the First Christian Church women went to the St. Elmo laundromat on Thursday, Aug. 25, and gave out quarters for washing and drying, served ice tea, water and coffee, and many different kinds of cookies, muffins, sweet rolls and donuts, as their August community service project.
Next, the FCC Ladies’ meeting will be held Sept. 25. The theme will be “God’s Transforming Power.” The theme for the August meeting was “Glimpses of Heaven,” with many of the ladies bringing and discussing different items that would make one think about what they will see in Heaven, such as family photos, Jesus, angels, etc.
Tena Gould gave a devotion pertaining to heaven, using the book of Revelation for scripture. Praises and prayer requests were voiced, and Gould led in prayer. A short song service was held with words pertaining to heaven.
Attending were: Cathy Hayes, Joann Strobel, Marcia Pemberton, Deanna Hovious, Faye Watson, Claudia Edwards, Tena Gould, Donna Blair, Robbi Edwards, Phyllis Pryor, Vicki Robinson and two children.
Refreshments of German chocolate cake, cantaloupe, caramel popcorn, ice tea, coffee, lemonade and ice water were served.
FCC Ladies Fellowship
The First Christian Church Ladies Fellowship held its monthly meeting on Thursday evening, Aug. 25, in the church fellowship room.
President Tena Gould opened the meeting with an opening prayer. The business meeting was as follows: secretary’s report by Claudia Edwards; treasurer’s report by Phyllis Pryor; and an announcement by Beth Moore on workshops on Oct. 7-8 at the local church. The theme is “Loving Well.” The program includes devotions, workshops, music and snacks. Lunch will be served on Saturday. All women of the area are invited to attend.
Local Celebrations
Birthdays-Sarah Gelsinger, Mike Bubb, Faye Watson, Phyllis Smith, Tera Scharre, Carol Severns and Lenora McConaughay. Anniversaries-Trevor and Megan Willms, and Choya and Karen Morrison.
Brownstown United
Methodist Church
Pianist Bette Stolte played the prelude as the congregation of the United Methodist Church gathered for Sunday morning worship.
Carol Severns served as liturgist and Bradley Schwarm lighted the altar candles. The birthday blessing song was sung to Phyllis Smith, Terra Schnarre, Carol Severns and Lenora McConaughay.
Jeff Kelly and Hubert Williams presented the tithes and offerings. Jim Green delivered the message.
Announcements
•Year-long Bible study plan for next week. It features a different type of scripture for each day of the week. Sept. 5-11: Monday-Genesis 20-23; Tuesday-Judges 1-6; Wednesday-Psalm 15-17; Thursday-Job 11-12; Friday-Isaiah 29-33; Saturday-Matthew 14-16; and Sunday-Romans 11-12.
•Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.-United Methodist Women Salad Supper at the church with a special speaker.
•Sept. 18-United Methodist Women’s Sunday.
•Baby Bottle Campaign-Lighthouse Pregnancy Center fundraiser goes through Oct 2. Fill bottle and return them by Oct. 3. The UMW projects are: for Cunningham Children’s Home-men’s stick deodorant, gift cards to Walmart, McDonald’s, Subway; Boxtops for Education; For Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House: crayons, 24 pack; and hand towels, dish detergent.
Members will take these to the district annual meeting on Sept. 13 at Casey. Also, each unit is asked to take a prayer shawl with card/prayer, if you are involved in this ministry. They will be displayed then given to the Lessie Bates Neighborhood House for their use.
Other needs are: the UM Children’s Home in Mt. Vernon-personal care needs or monetary gifts through IGRC advance special; and Lighthouse Pregnancy Center-digital thermometers, medicine droppers, pacifiers, bottles, brushes, powder, towels and washcloths, shoes and socks.
Emmanuel Methodist Church
Betty Miller served as pianist, Carol Henna as liturgist, and Jim Green delivered the message.
First Christian Church
The congregation of First Christian Church was greeted by Allen and Deb Hunter, and led in songs of praise by Steve Storm, Cathy Smith and Brent Keyes, accompanied by pianist Susan Smith, drummer Mitchell Smith, and guitarists Walt Kinney, Rick Cox, and Chuck Enlow.
Brent Keyes led the opening prayer. Steve Storm contributed special music, accompanied by guitarists Rick Cox and Walt Kinney. John Robinson delivered the morning message. Jack Shelton led the Communion meditation and prayer. Don Lovett led the gifts and offerings meditation and prayer.
Also serving: Faye Schwarm-Sunday school nursery; Tena Gould-a.m. nursery; Rae Lynn Koehler, Robbi Edwards-toddler worship; Don Lovett, Matthew Smith-Communion to shut-ins; serving the congregation/Communion offering-Mitch Koehler, Toby Tackett, Matthew Smith, Duane Willms, Bill Smith; usher-Ron Gould; sound-Matthew Smith; PowerPoint-Ashton Smith; librarian-Judy Palacek; and closing prayer-John Robison.
Announcements
•WNI Youth Meeting Wednesday at 6:23 p.m. Friends are invited.
•BFCC Men and Boys Rendezvous, Sunday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. until evening worship, at the “Sea of Galilee,” (Steve Storm’s) in Sefton. For all men and boys of the church and their friends, so everyone is welcome.
It will also include (but not limited to) Charlie Watson’s “world famous smoked pig.” Other “outdoor vittles” by local artisans, clay pigeon shooting, rifle/handgun, archery, horseshoe competition, games, “top shot” competition for father and son teams; campfire with praising and preaching (special secret guests) and much more.
Take toys (a.k.a. guns, ammo, bows, arrows, footballs, fishing gear, etc.) Adult supervision will be required.