The first Sunday in November, special speaking guests in Arcadia Christian Church were three students from PSU representing Campus Christians. Mariah Feist from Columbus and Brandi Unruh from Coldwater were in a clever skit about college life. Adam Reynolds, Pittsburg, is one of the campus ministers who spoke about the progress of the Campus Christians. Soon there will be construction across the street from the present C.C. House. One special project the group does on Friday or Saturday nights even up to midnight, go to the corner of Williams and Broadway with their grill and hot dogs and pass out free sandwiches to passer-bys.
The three as well as Faith Vittiteo of Mulberry and Courtney Allen Arcadia were guests for the regular first Sunday dinner.
At prayer time, those on the sick list included, Willa Cable, Jerry Mapes, Austin Bartimus and Carole Garrison. Also included were Linda and Bob Roweth who lost his brother in Redfield last week. The birthday song was dedicated to Wayne Parrish. A special birthday cake was served at the dinner, baked by his mother, Vera Parrish.
During the worship hour, Pastor David Peterson told the history of the author of the song IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL. The whole congregation then sang it.
At the dinner hour it was announced, It's A Festival — All ages invited to Christian Church Bungalow on Ohio Street in Arcadia.  We start at 5 p.m., Nov. 15. There will be a wiener roast, crafts and games. Please Come.
The Cato Fall Tour 2008 will be held Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. The speaker, Ralph Carlson, area historian will also perform with Red Stradley Fuss and Feathers joined by Don and Mimi Carlson. The one room school house presentation at the Cato School by Anna and Elizabeth Portwood as l9th Century Schoolmarms. Weiner Roast — bring your own fixins. Hay rack ride will be to Trogdon Cemetery and Simpson Homestead. A silent auction of Fannie Mae Turner's print and the drawing for Sue James quilt will be held.
Arcadia members of Craw-Kan hit the jackpot when they attended the annual meeting in Girard on Oct 29.At prize drawing time, names for Arcadians called were Joyce Stephens, Orva Jean Greek, Helen Sisney and Mary V. Shead, and a Mr. Dugan. Strange as it may seem, Joyce and Orva Jean were riding in the same car and in Jack and Mary Lee Payne's car was his Mother, Helen Payne, a prize winner from Mulberry as well as Helen and Mary V.
Others with Joyce Stephens were Thelma Medley, Maxine James and Scott Ball who helped pass out the envelopes. Ernestine and Forrest Berkey were also in attendance from Arcadia.
Those elected on the board were Barry Bedene, James O'Toole and Wilda Pentola to serve for the next three  years.
Fifteen people in the area give thanks to Crawford County Health Department for sending two nurses to the Community Center in Arcadia with flu shots on Oct. 29.
Ruby Van Dusen and son Jim Ward from Kansas City visited her sister, Ernestine and Forrest Berkey in Arcadia for a recent weekend. On Sunday, they with Angela Redd and daughter Bethany, enjoyed dinner at Gebhardt's in Mulberry where Kristen Redd is employed.
Remember God's Coffeehouse BBQ dinner to be served in their building on Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. For $6.50 you may enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, chips, cake and drink. Other donations will be welcomed. The drawing for two sets of jewelry will be held following the dinner. For tickets for the drawing, see Linda Bridgewater, Patty Peterson or Betty Dehn
Monday will be council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall
The Oct. 20 meeting of Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens was delayed a week with eight present for a turkey breast, dressing and gravy dinner by Mary Lee Payne. Even though Helen Sisney was unable to attend, she sent the veggies and applesauce. Lilly Coonrod baked the blackberry pie. Barbara Tavernaro, R.N., came from Arma Care Center and took blood pressure readings and was a guest for dinner. Another dinner guest was Jim Kunsler. Lilly led the Flag pledge and Lord's prayer. Jerry Coonrod gave the blessing. Following the business meeting, Mary Lee read clever jokes, Carole Garrison helped us think of the autumn leaves and their colors. Mary V. Shead told the story of a lost purse that was too full. A card was sent to Helen Sisney. Due to other important tasks, they dismissed early and will plan to play bingo at the next meeting, scheduled for Monday. We welcome others to join in our activities.