2 bird city times thursday, May 29, 2008 Bulletin Board Casey’s Comments Wild-Wild West Fest for Life will be at 5:30 p.m., to- Shoot will be held at the Beech- be in St. Francis at 9:30 a.m. By Casey McCormick pecker just to the east of me. Its The “Wild-Wild West Fest” night, (Thursday), at the Equity er Island Battleground June 7-8. Thursday, June 5 at the county [email protected] woody beat kept the other musi- dinner, sponsored by the 2008-09 meeting room. Refreshments will Awards will be given in all events. clerk’s office. You may also contact Last Sunday morning, while cians in tempo, just like a per- Cheylin Dance and Cheer teams is be served and survivors can pick Black Powder or Pyrodex and the Veteran’s Affairs office in Colby hanging the “Stars and Bars” for cussionist. planned from 7 to 9 p.m. on Satur- up their T-shirts at that time. Round Ball only. Iron sites with any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Memorial Day weekend, I got to To fill in any holes, a mass of day, June , at the high school gym All survivors please come and no scopes. Primitive attire pre- at 785-462-3572. listen to the Cheyenne County smaller song birds and morning in Bird City! The fund raiser helps get ready to do the Survivor’s Lap ferred but not required. Free prim- Recovery Today/Narcotics Symphony Orchestra. chirpers were present. This har- purchase supplies and defray camp at the Relay, which will be held at itive camping are available on the Anonymous The beginning of the summer mony became the wood winds costs for next season. Call Tammi Sawhill Park at 7:00 p.m. Friday site. For additional information Recovery Today group of Narcot- has its own music. This piece for the group. Carmichael at 734-2494 or Amy night, June 6. Contact Susie Walz contact: Bill Carpenter 970-354- ics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. on could have been called “The Nature’s music has a perfec- Hendricks at 734-2207. at 785-332-3486 for any ques- 7468. Sunday nights at the United Meth- Morning Bird’s Song.” tion that man can only hope to Cheylin C-Team baseball tions. Quilt given at Relay for Life odist Educational Building. Call To the north of town a flock of imitate. I imagine that sounds schedule Barn workshop This year, a quilt will be given (785) 332-6542 or 8607 for more Rio Grande Turkeys were gob- like this singing, prairie orches- C-team is ready to play ball!. The free Kansas Barn Alli- away at the Cheyenne County Re- information. bling. Their sounds were like tra must be the sort of thing that All games will start at 7 p.m., cen- ance workshop, “Old Barn-New lay For Life walk which has been Sainty Serenity Seekers/ the string’s section, carrying the inspired Beethoven to compose tral time, unless otherwise agreed Ideas” will be held at the Stan moved from August to Friday, Alcoholics Anonymous main theme. his Pastoral Symphony, #9. on by the coaches (or persons Carman farm on Saturday. Two June 6, at Sawhill Park, St. Fran- Sainty Serenity Seekers open Off west were some migratory Speaking of Beethoven’s 9th, in charge of scheduling fields). surprise guests will be there to cis. meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous water fowl, most likely Cana- for a real treat take a recording All Cheylin home games will be greet visitors. Activities begin at In an effort to help raise mon- is held at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday dian Geese. These blasted wide of it to a high place in the coun- played at the McDonald baseball 10 a.m. The 4-H photographers ey to fight cancer, The Common evening at the United Methodist Ed- open honks, similar to the horns try when one of our summer field. will be recognized for their part in Thread Quilt Guild, has made a ucation Building at 104 W. Webster, in the brass section. storms rolls in. The combination Game schedule includes: Friday, documenting area barns. Robert quilt with any proceeds made go- St. Francis. Call (785) 332-6542 for Added to this came a constant of power and beauty comple- Atwood at Cheylin. Monday, June Metzger, timber frame specialist, ing to the Relay walk. more information rhythm of a Flicker or wood ment both. 2, is a bye. Friday, June 6, Chey- will speak at the morning session. The quilt is on display at the Northwest Kansas Family lin at Wauneta. Monday, June 9, The Cheyenne County Historical United Methodist Thrift Store. Shelter Cheylin at St. Francis. Friday June Society will serve lunch at noon. People are urged to come check Northwest Kansas Family Shelter 13, Benkelman at Cheylin. Mon- The afternoon “Idea Session” be- out the quilt and see how they provides 24-hour-7 day-a-week ser- Letters From Linda day, June 16, rain makeup games. gins at 1. To register, call 785 332 might become its owner. It will be vices to victims of domestic violence Coaches are Dan Carson, Tony 3569. given away at the June Relay. and sexual assault. Weekly support By Linda Schneider would not be able to write what Salcida and Linda Schneider. Clown comes to the Village Relay for Life groups are available for women and [email protected] I want in this column without Wauneta will be hosting the tour- The Gulpepper and Merri- The Relay for Life will begin at children within the northwest Kan- Have you ever had this thought? this country’s soldiers. nament. Watch for information weather Circus is coming to St. 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6 at Sawhill sas area. For information or if you “What do teachers and the military The Constitution of the Unit- about times and dates. Francis on Friday, June 13. A pre- Park. Team members will walk until are in need of assistance, please call have in common?” ed States could not have been Retirement reception view will be held with a clown ar- 7 a.m. Saturday, June 7, to raise the the toll-free number 1-800-794- In these past few weeks, I have written by uneducated people, A come-and-go retirement re- riving in St. Francis at the Good funds pledged for research for a cure 4624. had the pleasure — no privilege and our freedom to pursue the ception honoring Al Hatch is be- Samaritan Village at 9:30 a.m. for cancer. If interested in forming a Correction — to attend a high school gradua- happiness in its writing is pro- ing held Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 There is no charge and all children team, call Gloria Bracelin, 785-332- The Herald has been informed that tion, two grade school promotions tected by the military. However, p.m. at the Hanston State Bank. are welcome to come to the Vil- 2757, or Betty Petersen, 785-332- Gavin Smull received a $1,000 Alice and a Memorial Day ceremony at our love of “freedom” has some You are welcome to attend. lage. The clown will be found in 8990. Gillispie scholarship instead of the the Bird City Cemetery to raise of us believing the cost of True Cancer Relay for Life the lounge. Veterans Affairs $500 Walter and Lucille Stephenson flags for our fallen veterans. Freedom is not worth it and Information Chief Roman Nose Rendezvous Jody Tubbs, of the Kansas Com- Memorial Scholarship printed in the How could anyone walk away grumble. Survivors Night for the Relay The Lloyd Flick Memorial mission on Veterans’ Affairs, will May 22 issue of the newspaper. from any of those events without Teachers, soldiers and their feeling pride and gratitude for families answer the highest call- those who answer the calling upon ing of our nation, that of ser- their lives to sacrifice their lives, vitude, and they are underpaid some even to the point of blood? and under appreciated. Yet, they Obituaries What! Are you still protesting continue to teach and protect our the war? Are you remembering nation, its leaders and the future Francis Stephens Goodland; Irma Silkman and her McDonald Rural High School son, Ron Rowand and wife, the school detention you still feel for our children. Jan. 10, 1911 - May 22, 2008 husband, Leon of Burlington, in 1935. She enrolled in a post- Bonnie of Berthoud, Colo., and was unjust? “Freedom Is Not Free.” It Lifelong Sher- Colo.; and Maxine Klein and graduate teachers training course daughter, Karen Scally and hus- I have just one question to ask to costs dearly and I would like man County, Kan., her husband, Bob of San Anto- given by the State of Kansas at band, Ed of Martinez, Calif.; her that — “Where would this country to leave you with this thought: resident, Frances nio, Texas. She is also survived the St. Francis High School. grandchildren, Mark Rotchstein be without our teachers and our “There are people who do not Stephens, 97, died by 10 grandchildren, 23 great- There she met Ernest Rowand and wife, Diane of Central City, soldiers?” Really, where? measure the quality of life by Thursday, May 22, grandchildren; four great-great- and they were married on Sept. Colo.; Melanee Penland of Las- I will start with the obvious; what they are willing to live for, 2008, at Wheat grandchildren, a sister-in-law, 2, 1936. They both held county Vegas, Nev., and Corrin Goud- I would not be able to write this but what they are willing to die Ridge Acres in Jeanette Nedved of Plainville, teaching jobs around St. Francis zwaard and husband, Lance of column without my teachers, and I for.” God Bless America! Goodland, with a host of nieces, nephews and until 1941, when they relocated Littleton, Colo.; her step-grand- her family by her many special friends. to Golden, Colo. children Dean Butler and wife, side. Funeral services were held on In 1949, the family moved Kathy of Morrison, Colo.; Keith Frances was born Jan. 10, Wednesday, May 28, at Koons back to St. Francis until 1955. Sladky of Ogallala, Neb.; and Summer reading 1911, to Arthur and Vinnie (Fort- Funeral Chapel in Goodland. The family moved back to Lake- Jim Sladky and wife, Dawn of meyer) Kemp on a farm north- Burial followed in the Goodland wood, Colo., where she lived Oxford, Neb.; her great-grand- west of Goodland. The family Cemetery. until her death. children, Jacob, Andrew and program gets going moved north of Ruleton, when Memorials may be designated Agnes was a devoted wife and Shelby Rotchstein; Kyra and she was 3-years-old. to Hospice Services of Sher- a wonderful mother. She was Kalli Goudzwaard; her step- The Bird City Public Library Program at the library will begin Frances attended Pleasant Hill man County and may be sent to very proud of her family. great-grandchildren, Kimberly welcomes students ages preschool on Friday, June 13 from 10 to school through the eighth grade, Koons Funeral Home, 211 N. She was given the gift of artis- and Stephanie Butler; Preston, through fourth grade to take part in 11:30 and will be every Friday and then completed two years of Main, Goodland, KS, 67735- tic ability and spent a great deal Travis, Amanda, Nathaniel and Tay- this year’s Summer Reading Pro- through the month of June. A Sum- high school in Goodland. Frances 1555. of time during her life doing and lor Sladky and Jeffrey and Jennifer gram, “Catch the Reading Bug”. mer Reading finale will be held on accepted the Lord as her Savior Agnes May (Cole) sharing art and craft projects Sladky. To kick-off this year’s program July 4 from 10 to 11:30 with fun when she was 14-years-old. Rowand with others. She entered several She is survived by her sister, Lois that starts 5:30 p.m., Thursday, activities in the Bird City Park On Nov. 22, 1932, she was mar- of her projects in contests, win- Heard of Santa Clara, Calif.; broth- June 5, come to the Bird City Park to finish out the program. Syd- June 3, 1918 - April 26, 2008 ried to Rufus Stephens. Francis Agnes May (Cole) Rowand, ning a number of awards. She ers, Carl Cole and wife, Barbara of for Chad Beaches: “The Bug Juice ney Busse will be the storyteller enjoyed time spent with her fami- was very athletic, pitching for Kansas City, Mo.; John Cole and Jamboree!” Everyone in the com- at the library this year and there age 89, of Lakewood, Colo., ly, especially her grand- and great- died April 26, 2008, at the Bear the ladies softball team in west- wife, Margie of Arvada, Colo., and munity is welcome to come and will be great stories to share, fun grandchildren. ern Kansas and in later years, Bruce Cole and wife, Barbara of enjoy a night of family entertain- crafts, exciting activities, and Creek Nursing and Rehabilita- Preceding Francis in death tion Center in Morrison, Colo. bowling become her passion. Kansas City, Mo. ment followed by refreshments! snacks! were her parents; her husband, Agnes is survived by her Services were held on May 3 Bird City Century II is sponsoring Come join the Backyard Sa- She was born on June 3, 1918, Rufus; her daughter, Betty Lock- to Electa (Blakely) Cole and daughter, Evelyn Butler and in Lakewood. Interment was at the kick-off in the park along with fari. For more information you lear; one grandson; one great- husband, Neil of Lakewood; the Golden Cemetery, Golden. the Bird City Public Library. may contact the Bird City Public Arch Cole in Atlantic, Iowa. granddaughter; two sisters and In 1924, the family moved This years Summer Reading Library. three brothers. to McDonald, Kan., where she SHOWTIME: 8:00 p.m. 1 hr. 38 min. Family members left to re- attended school, excelling in member her are her children, all sports, and graduated from Twila Bishop and her husband, What Happens in Vegas Bill of McPherson; Dale Ste- phens and wife, Iva Lee of WANTED May 30, 31 & June 1 Comedy Rating: PG-13 for some sexual Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, and crude content, and language, Lake Bell, Dennis Farina including a drug reference. St. Francis, KS Cheyenne Theater 785-332-2747 Children 12 & Under: $3 All Others: $5 The Bird City Times Help kick-off the summer (USPS 056-720) reading progam at the Serving the communities of Bird City and McDonald CHEYENNE COUNTY Casey McCormick, Editor Bug Juice 210 W. 1st • St. Francis, KS Linda Schneider, Associate Editor Postmaster: Send address HOSPITAL 785-332-2104 Karen Krien - Publisher correction to P.O. Box 220 Bird City, Kansas 67731-0220 Shawn C. McCormick - Adv. Mgr. 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