Th e Oberlin Herald — Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Th e Oberlin Herald 7A People in Date night in Norcatur Our Community Mary Lou Olson, society editor Chili [email protected] Judy Kump brought Cecilia LandMark Inn on Friday with her Challenge Brown to Oberlin on Sunday after family. Those attending were Sid Mrs. Brown had spent the holidays and Cheryl Metcalf, Shannon, with Mrs. Kump and her family in Jaime and Aden Metcalf, Jody and Wichita. Mrs. Brown also stayed Jude Metcalf of Colby, Pam Van- scheduled with her great-granddaughters, Ka- Vleet, Mark and Kim McConville, Decatur County Ministerial As- tilynn and Kasey Hazell in Hutchin- Brittany McConville and Doris sociation plans a benefit Church son while their parents, Shawn and Sloan. Members of the United Chili Challenge from noon to 1:30 Melisa Hazell, enjoyed a cruise to Methodist Women and Pi Alpha p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, in the Old celebrate their 15th wedding an- Club and other friends attended the Bohemian Hall on the Decatur niversary. afternoon reception. County Museum grounds. Proceeds will go Royce and Pam VanVleet and Cheryl Met- Doris Fringer spent from Dec. 22 Vicky Leitner to help with medical calf, along with Gary and Deanna to Dec. 30 with her son and family, expenses. Grose, attended the funeral services James and Heather Shirley, in San Mr. Leitner is pastor of the Ober- for their uncle, Edgar Wayne Taylor, Antonio, Texas. She and Heather lin Assembly of God Church. His brother of Eileene Grose in Delta, Shirley’s mother, Carolyn Long of wife has been hospitalized in Hays Colo., on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Junction City, flew from the Kan- and Oberlin after suffering a broken

sas City airport. They were joined hip in a fall and later, blood clots. —Tickets still available - in San Antonio by Rod and Patty Chili will be provided by area PHANTOM of the OPERA -Jan. Steinmetz of Two Buttes, Colo., as churches and those attending will 20. Call 475-4015 to purchase. a surprise for Mrs. Fringer. select the one they like best and Funeral services were held Fri- —KRISPY KREMES are com- place money for their favorite. The day morning at the First Christian ing to Oberlin, Jan 28. Order maker of the chili which receives Church in Goodland for Lester J. yours: 475-4015. YOUNG MOVIEGOERS snuggled in the dark during the free Sunday night movie, the most donations will receive Frazier, 88, who died Jan. 7, 2013, a trophy, said Doug Mason. All Margaret Steadman visited a week “Rat Race,” in the multipurpose room at the Norcatur City Building. The movies, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement donations for the meal will go to in Kansas City, Mo., with her sister, sponsored by the Norcatur Public Library, begin at 6 p.m. Next Sunday’s show is Community in Buhler. He was the the Leitners, who have no health Avis Morton, and Barbara Blosser, father of Leslie (Gary) Bartels of “Mirror, Mirror” starring Julia Roberts. Donations are accepted for bottled water and insurance. then the women brought her home Hays, but formerly of Oberlin. He For details, call Pastor Mason at and spent a week visiting her. They popcorn. ― Herald staff photo by Carolyn Plotts was a retired stock broker at Good- (785) 475-4021. returned home Thursday. Madeline land. Other survivors include two Reneberg of Kensington visited her other daughters, Carol Johnson, grandmother, Mrs. Steadman, from Colorado Springs, and Marcia Thursday to Saturday. (Steve) Sitton, Goodland; a son, Bill Oberlin grad to enter Ms. Wheelchair Kansas (Mary) Frazier, Buhler; a brother, Lynn and Roberta Johnson and Jessica Soderlund, a 2007 gradu- Philip K. Wood, who devoted his nine titleholders since its creation. competition, where she will com- Donald (Lila) Frazier, Sacramento, their daughter, Shelli Fortin, were ate of Decatur Community High career to the treatment and reha- The Ms. Wheelchair Kansas pro- pete for the title of Ms. Wheelchair Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 11 among those who attended funeral School, has entered the bilitation of people with gram selects one woman each year America. great-grandchildren. His wife, the services in Strong City on Sunday Ms. Wheelchair Kansas disabilities, became aware to advocate for her peers. The competition itself is a three- former June Philbrick, preceded afternoon for Michael Jackson, 45, Contest, which will be of the talent, capabilities, It is not a beauty contest, but day event that culminates at the him in death on June 21, 2010. who died on Thursday at his home in held from Friday to Sun- determination and cour- rather a competition to select the crowning ceremony where the new Cedar Point. His wife is the former day, March 15 to 17, at age of the disabled. He Jeanette Miller returned home most articulate, accomplished del- Ms. Wheelchair Kansas is crowned. Mary Wilson, daughter of Roger the Capitol Plaza Hotel in established Ms. Wheel- Wednesday from North Platte, egate who will serve as a role model This event is not only a competition, and Angie Wilson of Oberlin. Topeka. chair America as a forum Neb., where she had visited her and spokesperson for people with but also an occasion that focuses on She attended Colby for the promotion of the disabilities, organizers say. She empowerment and pride. Contes- daughter, Marsha Seck, Gilbert and Winning highs in pinochle at the Community College for achievements, as well as Jerome, since Monday. Christine Golden Age Center last week were will have the opportunity to travel tants are able to network with each a year before taking a job the needs, of people who throughout the state educating the other, as well as past titleholders, Seck, a student at Fort Hays State Henry Edgett, Kelva Dryden, Doris as a receptionist at the are wheelchair mobile. University, was also home. They Fringer, John Cederberg, Dewaine public, business community, Leg- and celebrate the strength of each Northwest Kansas Edu- Jessica S. Events are held in about islature and others about the issues individual. enjoyed attending basketball games Stapp, Dorothy Moore and Max cational Service Center 30 states. These non-profit in Kearney, Neb., on Monday and in Carman. Lows went to Neil Mar- that affect people with disabilities. During the judging sessions, in Oakley. Her parents are Jim and programs are staffed and coordi- She will share her chosen plat- contestants are scored based on their Ogallala, Neb., on Tuesday to see shall, Ivis Hanson, Dorothy Moore, Penny Soderlund of Oberlin. nated by volunteers who hope to Jerome play. He is a freshman at the Veanna Carman, Ardis Roe and De- form (or passion) with these groups, accomplishments, self-perception, “I entered the competition last increase public awareness of the talk with reporters and serve as a communication and projection high school in North Platte. waine Stapp. Willa Urban and Doris year, but decided I’d like to try potential for handicapped people. Fringer were Chicken Foot domino role model for youths and adults skills. Judging events include two Word was received by Charles again,” Miss Soderlund said. The Ms. Wheelchair Kansas pro- winners. Pitch highs were won by alike. Her overall message will be to personal interview sessions, a plat- and Donna Lincoln of the death of The contest began in 1972 when gram was started in 2004 and held its Henry Edgett and Pat Abbey with promote diversity and break down form speech and an on-stage in- his cousin, Irma (Muckey) Rohla, a Columbus, Ohio, physician, Dr. first annual event in 2005. It has had lows going to John Cederberg and stereotypes against people with dis- terview. Many fun activities and 76, of Aurora, Colo., on Jan. 9. She Ardythe Cederberg. Taking highs abilities. Her reign will lead to an informative sessions are planned was the daughter of the late Andy at bridge were Marie McKisson, opportunity to attend the national throughout the weekend. and Pauline Muckey, former Ober- Annette Miller, Dorothy Cochran Branson group to perform lin residents. and Marty Olson. Senior potluck The Oberlin Arts and Humanities boree in Nashville. Eileene Grose celebrated her will begin at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Commission will present “Branson Donnie Wright is a musician and Oberlin native takes new job 95th birthday with a lunch at the Golden Age Center. on the Road” at 7:30 p.m. Satur- arranger, versatile on many instru- Dr. Janet Pollnow-Myers, a 1975 the center’s 640 advanced practice day, Jan. 26, at The Gateway in ments including fiddle, mandolin, graduate of Decatur Community nurses. The medical center currently Oberlin. guitar, banjo and bass, and has been High School, has been named direc- employs over 10 percent of Tennes- The group has over 20 years part of the Branson music scene for tor of professional development in see’s licensed nurse practitioners. performing at the top theaters in 40 years. He provides a good deal the Center for Advanced Practice Dr. Myers completed a doctor- Branson and is the first national of the comic relief. Nursing and Allied Health at Van- ate in nursing practice in July at the touring show from, and named for, Brian Capps plays upright bass derbilt University Medical Center University of Southern Alabama, the famous city. The show delivers and sings songs reminiscent of in Nashville. Mobile. She is the daughter of the the Branson traditions of good, Marty Robbins and Hank Williams. Dr. Myers and her husband Steve late Vollie and Sue Pollnow. The clean, family fun, great music and His latest recording reached the Top relocated from Bakersfield, Calif., Myerses have three children, Tyra plenty of comedy. 10 on the Americana Charts and is to Nashville in mid-December so and Ian of Atlanta and Keegan of Debbie Horton is the only woman part of the music rotation on XM she could begin her duties in early Austin, Texas. Their address is to have played lead guitar for the Radio. January. She will be responsible for 2119 Willowmet Drive, Brentwood, Walt and Donna Fortin 1962 Walt and Donna Fortin 2012 great Johnny Cash. She had her own This is a season ticket event or the professional development of Tenn., 37027. show at the old Boxcar Willie The- $12 for adults and $7 for children ater in Branson and has performed at the door. Call Ella Betts at (785) Couple celebrates 50th on the famous Louisiana Hayride 475-3557 or Mary Henzel at (785) Walt and Donna Fortin of Oberlin were married on Dec. 30, 1962, at and the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jam- 470-0218 for details. were honored with a reception on the Union Church in Hamlet, Neb., Attend the 68th Annual Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Golden with the Rev. Becknell officiating. Age Center in Oberlin for their 50th Other out-of-town guests includ- Happy Birthday Myrtle (Carman) Waldo wedding anniversary. ed Jessica Kehler, Loveland; Osama Hosts were their children and and Amanda Barzack, Amira and Send birthday wishes to DECATUR COUNTY their spouses, Melissa and Dan Omar, Fort Collins, Colo.; Jeremy, Nelson, Stockton; Marla and Leland Hannah and Hallie Nelson, Wood- Myrtle Waldo CONSERVATION DISTRICT Kehler, Loveland, Colo.; and Ryan ston; Justin Nelson, Plainville; who turns 101 on Jan. 23. and Amanda Fortin, Oberlin. Mrs. Jennifer Nelson and Alex Thorn- Nelson brought 50 red roses and berg, Manhattan; Ruth Bridgmon, Cards can reach her at: AWARDS MEETING white pom-pom mums for decora- David Bridgmon, Ron and Diane tions. Their daughters served the Clark, Philip and Jani Little, all of 108 East Ash reception and buffet. McCook; Stean Olson, Hays; and Oberlin, KS 67749 Donna Bridgmon and Walt Fortin Lindsey Fortin, Holcomb. Monday, February 4 Scholarships Gateway Civic Center Oberlin, Kansas available The Hays Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will once again Supper - 6:30 p.m. be awarding three $500 scholar- ships for college or trade schools for students in northwest Kansas Residents of Decatur, Graham, Hodgeman, Gove, Cheyenne, El- The supper lis, Finney, Lane, Ness, Norton, Osborne, Rawlins, Rooks, Rush, If you meal Sherman, Thomas, Trego and Wal- plan to attend is courtesy Please lace counties are eligible. the meeting, of the make Application deadline is March 1. your please call the Decatur Recipients of the scholarships will Decatur reservations be announced April 15. County County by For details, graduating seniors Conservation Banker’s Friday, may write to: Vietnam Veterans of District January 25, American Chapter 939, Box 1224, Association. Hays, Kan., 67601. Students can Office & 2013. contact school officials for an ap- at Western Kansas plication packet. 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