TURKEY DINNER & BAZAAR - NOV. 10TH

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PARADISE FALL FESTIVAL

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Devin Strecker has told me about this several times on facebook.  For some reason I thought it was in Nov. 
I'm so sorry that I didn't put it here on the blog.  

1st Annual Paradise Fall Festival.
 Fun activities for kids, and adults too!
Tentative schedule of events: 

4-6pm Kids activities which includes a hay rack ride, train ride, feed/corn maze, bobbing for apples, making s’mores and additional games all for $5.
There will also be pumpkin sales by The Pumpkin Junction for an additional cost!

5pm- a money dig sponsored by Masters Oil

6-8pm BBQ meal, pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, chips and a drink
(there will also be hot dogs available for kids who don’t care for pulled pork)
$10 - kids 5 and under eat free!

8pm-12am beer garden, live band-Kill Creek Rising


Here are some pictures that Devin has posted from yesterday.

The Paradise Fall Festival
was hosted by
Brynae Thompson Sturgeon, Todd Schneider and Charlesa Schmidtberger

Pictures from their facebook link.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU 

to all who made yesterday, our first Annual Paradise Fall Festival a GREAT success!
We appreciate your support more than you know!
A huge thank you goes out to

Todd Schneider, Michelle Wagner, Kim Mead, Debbra Mead, John Schmidtberger, Charlesa Schmidtberger, Quentin Maupin, Audrey Maupin, Zeb Sturgeon, Bonnie Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Theresa Little, Joyce Thompson, Steve Thompson, Lori Elliott Pattillo, Heather Lyle, Jeff and Ty Prendergast and everyone else who chipped in for all of your help!   
Brynae Thompson Sturgeon

A HUGE thank you to our following sponsors, without your support this event wouldn’t be possible!

Russell Co Eco Devo
Shane’s Tank Service
Bar S Ranch
Double S Trucking
Paradise Grain
Thompson Farms
Robbins Family Farm
Lazy JT Outfitters
Craig and Ronda Hitschmann
Maupin Freshwater
Paradise Fire Department
Waldo Fire Department
French Press
Wagner Platinum Pumping-Michelle Wagner
BP Contracting Pumping-Paul Wagner
Angel Cook Accounting
Global Oilfield Services
Russell Oil
Southwind Bank
Auto Artistry
R&B Electric
Hammersmith Electric
Klemas Apple Market
Mr. K’s Foodtown
Heritage Insurance-Post Agency
Mr. T
Midwest Family Drug
Paradise Valley K-Lawn- Zack Racette
Precision Collision
Meridys
Walmart
Lana’s Flower Company
Masters Oil
Gorham Telephone
Orscheln’s
Carrico Implement
Midwest Regional Agency
Daniel I. Miner, DDS Family Dental Care
Rob Corley

DAN IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. HE AND MONA ARE HOME

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I just received a message from Kimberly and she said . . . . .
"They are home."    The message was at 7:30 pm

Thank You Lord!

UPDATE AND PICTURES - DAN HOISINGTON

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Kimberly Hoisington sent an update for her father-in-law, Dan and cute pictures that were the best medicine for him.  Just for the record, Dan signs all of his emails, etc to me, "Star."
He thinks he is my Star student.  
Happy Birthday, Mona.  I'm sure this is one of your best birthdays, to be with your husband.
Kimberly said . . . .

"A new update for your “star student”! Ha!
These cute little babies are at it again! We traveled to visit Grandpa Dan and Grandma Mona. Grandpa is still in the hospital, but doing well. They removed the last of the tubes this afternoon. So far, he’s still on track to be released tomorrow. We also enjoyed getting to spend some time with Grandma on her birthday. Thank you to everyone for your prayers!" 

UPDATE FOR DAN FROM HIS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, KIMBERLY

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We received great news from Kimberly Hoisington last night.
Thank You Kimberly for taking out time to keep us posted.
Thank You Lord for answering our prayers!

"Dan has done a total 360 since yesterday morning. What a difference in a day! He’s doing awesome!
They moved him out of the ICU today into a regular room. If he continues progress like today, the surgeon said they might release him on Monday!" 

UPDATE FROM MATT ABOUT HIS DAD - DAN HOISINGTON

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Thank You Matt for keeping us posted.  If you look at the number at the top left of each of these posts, you can see how many people are reading the blog.  The number certainly is increasing on each of these posts about Dan.  It lets us know that so many are praying.  
Thank You!

Just received this from Matt . . . .

"All but one of the tubes have been removed and Dad will be moved out of icu later today."

Onnalee

UPDATE FOR DAN

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I heard from Matt this afternoon . . . . .
"Hi there. What a difference a day makes? He is doing much better today. Hoping to be out of icu tomorrow. Thank you for your prayers! They are working."

UPDATE FOR DAN HOISINGTON

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I heard from Matt (one of Dan's sons) this afternoon. I had sent them all a message saying that we were all praying for his Dad and for all of his family.
Matt said . . . . .
"Thank you so much! We will take all the prayers we can get. That was a close one but means God has more work for him (and fun) to do here on earth. We love you!"

I asked him how his Dad was doing by now and if he had started giving the nurses a bad time. Matt - "He was when I left. He will test them for sure! Ha! The nurses love it, though!" Then, this evening I heard from Mollie Haberer . . . "Danny made it through the open heart surgery and they discovered it was a tear in his aorta rather than an aneurysm. The next 2 days are critical. I will update whenever I hear anything."

Onnalee

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FOR DANNY HOISINGTON

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I just received a message that they life watched Danny Hoisington to Wichita this morning. He has the aneurysm on his aorta and his heart. Please pray for him, his family and his medical team. I will keep you posted when I receive new information.

MEMORIAL FOR GARY ANSCHUTZ

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Gary Eugene Anschutz, 78, of Galatia, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Gary was born June 13, 1940 in Hays, the son of Jacob and Lorraine (Trapp) Anschutz.  He grew up in Paradise, Kansas and graduated from Luray High School
Gary served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1968.  He served on the USS Compton and the USS Arcadia.  He was also stationed at Imperial Beach, California and Newport, Rhode Island.  After his tour of duty was completed he returned to Hays to attend college.  He then married Peggy Osthoff, rural Athol, Kansas, had two children, John and Judy, and lived in rural Paradise and Gorham.  Then from 1995 to 2000 he lived in Rocky Ford, Colorado.  From 2000 to 2007 he lived in Great Bend, Kansas and from 2007 on he lived in Galatia.

Gary was a teacher and coach in Paradise, Osborne Jr. High, Rocky Ford, Colorado, and Great Bend Middle School.  He taught History, Social Science, and English as a Second Language.  He also was a Rancher, Noxious Weed Supervisor, and Emergency Management Coordinator.  He had a great love for working with horses and cattle.  He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and the Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas.  He was a member of the Russell V.F.W. #6240 and the American Legion Post 0509.  He was active in the Russell Masonic Lodge, ISIS Shrine, Scottish Rite, ISIS Gridiron Club, Santa Fe Trail Association and the Ft. Larned Old Guard.  During his free time he enjoyed live music, hunting, fishing, sport shooting, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Gary’s surviving family include his daughter, Judy Robbins (Isaiah) of Gorham, Kansas; son, John Anschutz (Becky) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Dianna Wise of Belveu, Washington and Rebecca Keil of Galatia, Kansas; and seven grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren.

A Gathering Service was on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240.  Military Rites was conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard.  Memorials were established with the ISIS Shrine and the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240.  Contributions and condolences may be sent to   Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuar, who was in charge of these arrangements.

THE PROPHETS VIDEO'S

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I am working on posting the video's.  This will take a long time for an old lady, but hopefully all of them will allow me to link to them.  

https://www.facebook.com/charlotterogerdavid/videos/10217420434529080/

https://www.facebook.com/edna.bolen/videos/1784047401673604/

PARADISE REUNION - Thank You Photographers

Sorry I have been so slow. The photographers were great about sending photos immediately after the reunion. My computer has a virus so I haven't been able to post the pictures here on the blog. We recently purchased a Chromebook from the Emporia Middle School, as they are getting new Chromebooks next year. Naturally, you know me, I don't learn to do things very quickly. Today, my wonderful granddaughter, Jacey, came to visit us. What would have taken me three days to do, she did in one hour. Being an 8th grader this year, she has all the technical savvy that her grandmother doesn't have.  

PARADISE REUNION - Steve Wallace

PARADISE REUNION - Kim Hoisington

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