Sunday morning we awoke to a snowy white winter wonderland. It didn?t take long to realize how beautiful this winter wonderland was as well as truthful, as I am wondering, "Where did I put all of the snow removal equipment?" When I was growing up we learned a poem that I can still remember. Perhaps you remember it also. I think it relates rather well to our winter weather. "The north wind doth blow, and we shall have snow and what will poor robin do then?" Well, I am not going to worry about the robin. He just flies away and leaves all of the severe weather to us, saying, "See you in the spring!" However, I am still wondering where I did put that snow scoop!Steen Opportunity Extension Club met Tuesday afternoon at the JoAnn Paulsen home. The lesson on "Collectables" was presented by Melba Boeve and Marlene DeYager. Refreshments were served by Etta DeJongh.The Baker-Bosch families enjoyed their Thanksgiving together on Sunday at the Steen Community building. Dries and Laura May Bosch visited in the home of her sister, Margaret and Harold Schlimgen, Luverne, on Saturday. The Hills-Beaver Creek adult education program will sponsor a bus trip to Luverne on Saturday, Dec. 6, where they will enjoy many Christmas activities. They will drive the school bus for those going. Pick up will be at 4:15 p.m. in Steen. There is no charge for the trip as it is in appreciation for those who have traveled with them on the school bus with Melvin and JoAnn as the host and hostess. For more information or reservations call Marilyn at 962-3240 at the Hills-Beaver Creek High School or JoAnn Paulsen at 855-2317.Winnie Scholten visited her brother, George Feekes, who makes his home in Sioux City, Iowa, this past week. He had undergone heart surgery recently and was recuperating in a nursing home there. There will be a Thanksgiving worship service at 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at Steen Reformed Church. Jackets and warm winter clothing are still needed at the Center of Hope in Sioux Falls. If you have any warm winter clothing that you are not using, contact Steen Reformed Church as there are many families in need of them. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Rozeboom family on the death of Kathy Rozeboom. She was the daughter of Joe and Grace Van Hill who were residents of Steen when she was growing up. Thee will be no school in the Hills-Beaver Creek schools, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. This week we will observe Thanksgiving. There are many in our world today who seem to think they have nothing to be thankful for. There are times when we have become so accustomed to what we have that we forget we should be thankful for them. I want to share this list of things nearly all of us have and it would be appropriate to be thankful for. It is titled "Truly Great Treasures." I do not know who wrote it. "He who is young can be thankful that he still has all the exciting experiences of life before him. He who is old can be thankful he has attained judgment and understanding and has learned to be tranquil about his problems which once troubled him."He who has good health can be thankful for a treasure greater than gold. He who is ill or physically disabled can be thankful for the loving care of family and friends, and a chance to be an example of patience and fortitude. He who dwells in the country can be thankful for the wide open beauty of God?s handiwork, where nature?s art is manifest on every hand.He who resides in the city can be thankful for the warmth of human relationships and the opportunity to serve one?s fellowman at every turn. He who has riches of gold and silver can be thankful for life?s bounty has given him the privilege and joy of sharing with the less fortunate. He who is without worldly goods can be thankful that the truly great treasures of life are free ? kindness, friendship, love, appreciation.He who worships can be thankful that he lives in a country where he may worship according to the dictates of his own conscience. He who lives in a free country can be thankful that his opportunities are many, and that his chance of success is not hampered by regeneration but is unlimited.For all these things we should be thankful."Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
