“For Auld Lang Syne”

“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne?”

It’s not a Christmas Carol, but this Scottish song has become the most widely sung song of the new year. Few know what it truly asks. Should we forget our old acquaintances? Should we forget the days gone by or the old times? Or, the long, long ago? I would hope not. No matter how good or how bad days have been, memories are a part of the formation of our lives, dripping down, and coating, to form the tip of the stalactite that holds tight to the ceiling of our life. The “old days” build in us our character, strength and knowledge.

The 2018 Woodson Christmas Spirit Winners include:

• Most Festive Light

Display – Roy Berl

and Elwanna Oliver.

• Reason for the Season Light Display –

Josh, Brigette and

Zoe Carruthers.

• Prettiest Tree in the

Window – Jurgen,

Bonnie and Sabrina

Siebert.

• Prettiest Business –

Woodson First State

Bank.

Congratulations. Thank you for decorating. No, there are no real prizes, just winning is enough.

Well, the first semester has ended – remember it, kids. For old times’ sake, and that of your education. School will resume Jan. 7, to begin building on prior knowledge.

The new portables at the school are coming along and will be in use soon.

Basketball will be in full swing when we get back. So will stock show season. Which, by the way, kicks off with the Throckmorton County show this weekend. Jan. 4 is weighin and Jan. 5 is the show and sale. Get those critters and ag mech projects ready.

To donate in any way and in any amount, please send a check to TCJLS, c/o Tacy Ellis, 427 S. US Hwy 183, Woodson, 76491. The Throckmorton County Junior Livestock Show would appreciate your support. You are invited to watch the show. The sale will follow immediately after the show.

The Fifth Sunday Gospel Singing was also at the FBC on Dec. 30. We started singing at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

On the Happy Birthday List: Modelle Trimble Ellis – 95 years old on Dec. 30. In January, we have Kolton Bellah, Pat Hibbits, Drew Ellis, Janet Sullivan, April Edgar, and Otis Hibbitts for the first week. Happy Birthday to all.

“We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for days of auld lang syne.”

Please pray for Alene Forest, Terry Armstrong, Pie Brown, Frankie and Minerva Whitfield, Kay and Teddy Clark, Dale Deaton, Sr., Janice Davenport, June and Arliss Willingham, Rusty Caraway, Greg Dunlap, Otis and Delora Hibbitts, Bruce and Keron Kinyon, Jeanie and Johnny Stoker, Novella Gilbreath, Lee Cannon, Vicki Sadler, Annette Harper, Ashley Gray, Mae and Keith Boyd, Dee and Carolyn Tate, Bill and Treon Thompson, Jean Brockman, Alex and Marilyn Dickie, Barbara and LB Atkinson, John Brandon Northam, Linda Northam, Linda Dean, Dr. Thora Thurn, Modelle Ellis, David Baxley, and Charlene and Odell Kite, Kelly Pate, Pam Allen, and the Gotschall Family. And, of course, the families of Mitchell and Terry Sullivan.

Please pray for Kelcey Cruser and pray for all military and our nation. Please pray for our school, educators, students, and community.

Mayor Mathiews wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

Christmas has come and gone, as has 2018. It is important that we treasure these times, and all the years before, in our hearts — “For auld lang syne, my dear...”

If you have a memory to share, birthdays, anniversaries or any news, send it to tacylte@gmail.com.