By Lula Anderson
October has arrived and it seems that the leaves know that we changed the page. Just last week we were sitting at the lake and admiring the one red tree that was glowing in the sun. Last night we were admiring the side of Windham Mountain and how there were so many yellows this year. It's the perfect time of year to go on a local road trip. Maybe go to Delaware or Schoharie County to get cauliflower. I will be harvesting the last of my tomatoes today, my peppers have finally turned red. My marigolds are lush and are ready to stand alone, rather than just be a deer deterrent. It's time to clean your furnaces and chimneys, get your winter fuel ready. We all know that it's just a matter of time before the first snowflake falls.
Another busy week last week, I love having my hairdresser in my house so that I can look presentable when I need to go out. Thursday Charlene Mabey took me to Catskill for the Greene County Volunteer recognition luncheon. The Catskill High band played a wonderful selection of songs for our era, and the meal was served by students who did a wonderful job. They are learning how to wait tables correctly, including pouring coffee, refilling water pitchers, and bussing constantly. We had better service than at some "high class" restaurants. Many people think that waiting on tables is a menial task, but done correctly, it is an art in itself. It's great to see a school promoting training in this field. Maybe more restaurants will be able to reopen with these trained young people.
WAJPL had an executive meeting yesterday and are planning their winter schedule. We have a tentative date for our Winter luncheon, and several ideas for November activities. Our winter meetings have been set for January 13, February 10 and March 10. Our second meeting in October we will be taking nominations for officers for a November 18 vote. Since moving into the new building, we have been averaging 45 people at our meetings but have room for more. We have several people who weren't sure they were mentally old enough to come to our meetings then found out that we are all young in spirit. After the meeting, we have pot luck refreshments, and so many stay to mingle. For many it's a chance to eat with someone and have a real conversation. Don't be lonely, come join us.
East Jewett UMC will be holding its fall rummage sale the weekend of October 11 and 12. Windham Hensonville UMC will be holding their annual APPLEFEST on Saturday October 12th from 10 until 4. Yes, they will be frying up their famous apple fritters. while exploring the booths on Main Street, don't forget to walk to the end of town and get your hot fritter and dessert to nosh on later.
Happy birthday wishes to Leslie Terry, Elaine Johnson, Shannon Garraghan and Val Cherek.
AS I REMEMBER IT
After the last service at the Mitchell Hollow Chapel, Steve came up to me and handed me a copy of the LOOKING BACK section of the Windham Journal. An article from June 16, 1927 states: The Mitchell Hollow Chapel congregation and friends on Sunday afternoon enjoyed a pleasing Children's Day program, under the instruction of Miss Lula Wetmore, Chairman; Minnie Howard and Marjory Maben., The Flower Drill by six young girls was especially pretty. All took their parts well and the offering was generous. It also says how Miss Mary Mead took part in the Children's Day exercises at Jewett Heights last Sunday morning. We forget how important the church was in our lives, not only for Sunday Services, but also for activities that brought our children into the church, and made them a part of it. Sunday school was always well attended, giving a theological background for the children's upbringing. It gave them a code to live by which was reinforced by their parents at home. For some reason, our parents weren't "too busy" to attend our pageants and activities. When and why did we become "drop off" parents, letting someone else take care of our children when we go and do???? Then we blame society when they go wrong.
On a happier note, the same article says "to save both food and ice, tighten the hinges and latches on the refrigerator before warm weather comes. " In July 1952 it says that "After many years of bitter controversy in the State Assemble, margarine is now permitted by law to be pre-wrapped and colored. The Department of Agriculture has asserted that the new bill which removed the restriction on selling pre=colored margarine would have no effect on milk prices or the amount of milk to be sold by county farmers. " Compare that bill to what you see in the dairy section of today's grocery store. We have butter with olive oil, butter with margarine, pure butter, organic butter, vegan butter, and so many more choices. How many still remember getting your oleomargarine in a lump with a capsule of yellow dye which the consumer kneaded in to make it look like real butter?
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