Clinton Chatter

It looks like the groundhog knew what he was doing when he predicted the spring weather would continue. We have really been fortunate as our spring-like weather continues nearly every day. Sunday was an absolutely perfect day. The sun was shining and the wind wasn’t blowing. The geese were saying goodbye to us as they were flying to their homes further south. I haven’t seen anyone in the fields as yet, but they are working on their equipment so that they will be ready when the time is right. Several families have gone to the lakes to get away from the old routine and enjoy the great outdoors. Just remember what the predictions are for the end of March. If they come true, we had all better hang onto our hats.The Steen Senior Citizens had their March meeting Monday afternoon at the Town Hall in Steen. Cards and games were played. Lunch was served by Henrietta Huenink. Among those attending the World Day of Prayer service at the Presbyterian Church in Beaver Creek Friday afternoon from the Steen area were Bernice Aukes and Mildred Paulsen.The Hills-Beaver Creek schools will have their spring break on Friday, March 25, and there will be no school on Monday, March 28. Mildred Keunen and Jo Aykens were Sunday dinner guests at the Joyce Aykens home in Worthington. Other guests were Paul Aykens and his wife, Carole, and Susan and Jayden Veldkamp from Orange City, Iowa. The Living Last Supper will be presented at the Ellsworth High School gym. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26. A free will offering will be taken to help defray expenses. The Inspiration Hills Women’s Auxiliary will have their annual meeting on Thursday, March 24. Registration and coffee will be at 9 a.m. with the meeting to begin at 10 a.m. Cost for the day is $8.50.The Hills-Beaver Creek girls and boys basketball tournament will be on Saturday, March 12, at the elementary school in Beaver Creek.In the hustle and bustle of our world today, it almost seems like we never have any time to ourselves. I love all of the activity but there are times one needs some personal time. I thought it was just I who needed to have some time to myself. However, when I found this article titled "Take Time for These Things," I decided it was a good idea, so I am sharing it with you today.Take Time for These Things
Take time to worship. It is the highway of reverence which leads, cleanses and restores the soul.
Take time to work. It is the price of success.
Take time to think. It is the source of power.
Take time to read. It is the foundation of knowledge.
Take time to help and enjoy friends. It is the source of happiness.
Take time to play. It is the secret of youth.
Take time to love. It is the one sacrament.
Take time to dream. It hitches the soul to the stars.
Take time to laugh. It is the singing that helps with life’s loads.
Take time to plan. It is the secret of being able to save time to take time for the first nine things.