Woodson News: Thankful for those who work hard

The Woodson Junior High Thespians put on their play, “Once Upon a Playground,” on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. About 50 community members attended. We laughed and we were amazed at the magic on the stage, where after only three weeks of practices, the kids performed so well. Thanks for your hard work!

Those involved in the play were: Logan Franklin as Wanda Bunn, MacKenzie Cloud as Dixie, Britton Bellah as D.D., Nicolas Romo as Tootie, Noah Leverton as Georgie, Elizabeth Singleton as Forda, Dan Mills as Flirt, Claire Ellis as Pheobe, Kiki Buse as the Girl, and Caleb Valentic as the Boy. Baylee Gray and Ra-Chelle Singleton were the 8th grade crew members and were responsible for costumes, props, makeup, and making sure lights and sound did their job. The seventh graders involved were John Gilmore – lights, Jack Sullivan – sound, Jaycee Bordelon – understudy for the Girl, Chris Overton – understudy for the Boy, Kaysen Smith and Mia Hewlett were alternates, and Gabriella Herring was the stage manager shadow, so she’ll be ready for next year.

Dessert was provided by helpful mothers. Thanks to everyone involved.

The Woodson FFA hosted the District LDE Contest – with around 30 schools participating, Woodson FFA members advanced in all their contests except two. This means that they had first or second place in each of those contests. So proud of them and so thankful for all of their hard work.

If you haven’t received your Fresh Country order of meat or sweets, let your sales rep know. Fruit will be here in December.

The junior high girls lost their game on Friday by 10 points, but were down further than that at one time, so they did well. The junior high boys won their game by one point. It was exciting. The high school Cowgirls, fell to Munday, during their game. All the athletes are working hard to play their best.

I am always thankful for the hard work of each serviceman and servicewoman who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military.

I am thankful for the right to pray for Linda Northam, Amanda Adams, Mike Mickalson, Earlene Bellah, Travis Carpenter, Madison Yarger, Ray Lipps, Ron & Vicki Saddler, James Potts, Alene Forrest, Pam Butler, Thora & Paul Thurn, Misty Lawson, Jean Brockman, Dale Deaton, Sr., Treon Thompson, Ada Smith, Aletha Creech, Charlene Kite, Frankie & Minerva, Janice Devenport, June & Arliss Willingham, Py Brown, Greg Dunlap, Otis & Delorah Hibbitts, Jeannie & Johnny Stoker, Pam Allen, Barbara & LB, and Carolyn Tate.

I am thankful for the beautiful weather, since our snow day, but we could still use rain.

Happy November Birthday to Burl Moses, Nanci Baxley, Mary O’Dell, Claire Ellis, Jennifer Mathiews, Jeff Mathiews, Margaret Mathiews, Mitchell Harris, Savanna Sullivan, Elwana and Jean, Lainey Townsley, and Brody Mathiews.

Happy Anniversary Month to David and Nanci Baxley.

Good luck to the JH OAP Kids in their contest.

Good luck to the FFA at the Area LDE Events.

Good luck to the basketball teams this week. The high school girls play Gordon here on Tuesday. JV starts at 6 p.m. The junior high teams play Newcastle on Thursday, but here at home. They will begin at 6 p.m. also. Moran will be here to play on the high school level on Friday night. Again, games begin at 6 p.m. On Saturday, the 21st, the high school will play in Albany at 1 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.

High school OAP Auditions will be Monday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.

There will be a baby shower for Kailey and Shelby Stone, on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the FBC at 2 p.m.