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By Amanda Moberly [email protected] Several St. Francis residents are working together to make sure there is a parade, Santa Claus and Christmas fun planned this year. The three local banks, along with some help from local businesses, have planned a Holidaze 2020 celebration for Thursday, Dec. SENIOR INDIAN SHADRYON BLANKA, 12, pushes his way through the Bluejay defenders with the help of teammates in 10! There will be a parade that both the above and below pictures. Photos by Rian Zimbal evening, complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus, followed by a Christ- mas Cruise down Main Street. Look for more information Bankwest, FNB Bank, and on the upcoming event in The Western State Bank are working St. Francis Herald and Bird City Indians blow away Bluejays, together with other local Times. businesses and organizations If there to is anyone willing to bring the Christmas eventsdonate towardsto the event, please the community. The Christmas contact one of the banks. celebration this year, which they Everyone else, please mark advancing team to sub-state! are calling Holidaze 2020, will down Holidaze in St. Francis on be unlike in past years. This year, your calendars for Dec. 10 for By Adam Krien expect something different! some Christmas cheer! The wind did not slow down the Indians in their Saturday af- ternoon game played against the Caldwell Bluejays. The Indians started on defense and was able to get a quick three and out to get the ball and march down the field to score. The Indians never Sainty players looked back either and in the second quarter they stepped on the gas to score 36 straight points going into halftime. Sophomore Ben Busse intercepted a touchdown saving pass. “The quarterback was watching the receiver the whole time and selected for All- I stayed back and when he threw it I made a play on the ball to intercept it,” said Busse. Senior Kobe Tice scooped the ball up and ran it back for a touchdown before halftime. State Volleyball “I just grabbed the ball and ran thanks to my teammate for strip- ping it,” said Tice. The Kansas Volleyball Associa- Shadryon Blanka, senior, said the wind was blowing very hard. Blanka said, “The wind was blowing harder than hurricane Ka- tion has announced their final list trina, but we made the best of it.” of Kansas High School honors for The Indians got the ball after halftime to punch it in after a long the 2020 season. St. Francis High School has two Lady Indians that possession to advance to the sub-state game. They have only won the sub-state game a couple of times in school history and are made the list! The Lady Indian Volleyball looking forward to another victory. The substate game will be against the Victoria Knights on Fri- team continues to make headlines as two more players have been se- day, November 20 at 6 p.m. at Victoria. lected for the All-State Volleyball Morrow Johnson Team. This team is voted upon by coaches in the 1A DII Class across honor that Morrow was awarded the entire state. last week, which was based on St. Francis junior high choir competes Mia Morrow earned First Team State Tournament performance). honors and Emma Johnson earned This is a huge honor, as there are Second Team honors. Morrow is a 51 schools in the high school’s junior and Johnson is a senior at class and only 21 athletes can be St. Francis High School. chosen for the All-State list (7 on This list is for seasonal perfor- First Team, 7 on Second Team, mance and any athlete in 1A DII and 7 on Honorable Mention). class is eligible (*different from Congratulations to both of you the All-State Tournament Team for a job well done! Silva Robbins Helton Hingst Lohr Siegfried Penka Penka High school honor By Amanda Moberly being selected. The following students are to be [email protected] St. Francis music instructor Talley commended for being chosen to be a Nine members of the St. Francis Ju- Morrow said that although the experi- part of this Honor Choir: Cris Silva, nior High were selected to the North- ence was significantly different from Asher Robbins, Brayden Helton, Mag- choir is selected west Kansas Music Educators Asso- what they are used to attending in gie Hingst, Breck Lohr, Madison Sieg- ciation Junior High Honor Choir. OnHays, the students still had a good timefried, Kierstyn Penka, Kierra Penka, Saturday morning, the students partici- together learning from their clinician in and Cheyenne LaBarge. pated in a virtual mini-convention after a webinar. LaBarge Matching funds Sainty and Cheylin discuss Hilt Robbins Neitzel Easter
go toward 202 combining football teams By Amanda Moberly Band (which [email protected] includes class- The Triple Matching Fund Campaign met and By Amanda Moberly good idea to proceed with discussions. mate McKenna [email protected] Superintendent Penka reported that some There were five St. Francis exceeded its goal of raising $20,202! Stanion High School students selected to Poling). These Electric (Bill and Cindy Keller) and the Chey- The St. Francis Community Board of schools were discussing making snow days participate in the Northwest Dis- recordings will enne County Kansas Community Foundation Education met on Thursday, Nov. 12. Thevirtual. However, with the requirement of - be combined to board accepted the resignation of a parapro- - trict KMEA Honor Choir in De (CCKCF) each donated $20,202, and issued a meals to be served, the Superintendent rec cember! create a virtual challenge to match their donations. The funds fessional, and also discussed combining the ommended NOT making snow days virtual. The following music students choir and band from this Triple Matching Campaign are being St. Francis and Cheylin junior and senior The consensus of the school board was the were selected by judges to partici- performance Hunt put to work to restore the historic Danielson- high school football teams in the future. same. - which will be The meeting started with all board mem- pate: Juniors Hadleigh Hilt, Hai Faulkender Building at 202 on Washington. The Superintendent then went over a ley Robbins, and Cutter Neitzel; released to the Cheyenne Center for Creativity and the 202 bers present except Danielle McAtee. The fleet summary of the school district 297 ve- Seniors Doyle Easter and Jasper public sometime in January. Project Teams thank Stanion Electric, CCKCF, consent calendar moved forward, and the hicles. The school board agreed it is best “We are looking forward to - board did not accept any gift offers this to allow the school to continue updating Hunt. These students were chosen and everyone who donated to make this cam through a difficult blind-auditionlearning more about this process paign successful. Thanks also to Steve Haynes month. Board members briefly reviewed thevehicles on a regular basis (one or two perprocess singing two portions of for donating the quarter page newspaper ads. year), as needed. in music technology and are very Audit Report for fiscal year 2020 completed - proud to have six SFCHS students by Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball. Following Superintendent Penka requested per- college-level music, by three dif In addition to the Triple Campaign, the 202 ferent judges each. involved in the virtual KMEA on Washington Project has been awarded sev- review, the Audit Report was accepted as mission to have a half-day of school on production,” Mrs. Morrow said. eral other grants this year. Cheyenne Center for presented. “These five have been working Jan. 14, 2021. The school will be hostingon difficult audition music for the These five students are also Creativity and the 202 Project Teams are grate- Superintendent Mark Penka told the board a junior high girls’ basketball tournament. eligible to qualify for the All- ful to the Cheyenne County Kansas Community last 2 months and their work paid that a resignation had been received from Both buildings will be used, with seven off,” teacher Talley Morrow said. State Honor Choir. Their audition Foundation for two Hansen Community Grants Ashlee Orth as a high school paraprofession - teams participating. The board approved The students will participate in scores from District will be used al. Superintendent Penka will be contacting the motion to dismiss school on Jan. 14 af- amounting to $20,000, two New Generation a virtual clinic on Dec. 12 instead to determine their participation in Grants for $13,000, and the Midwest Energy the area’s Educational Service Center to help ter lunch. of rehearsing and performing with the All-State Choir, which will be Next, Superintendent Penka conducted Impact Grant for $5,000. find a replacement. other selected students from 22 released in late December or early These funds move the 202 Project forward Next, Superintendent Penka requested an annual review of the St. Francis Educa- counties in northwest Kansas. Af- January. To be selected for the All- with the goal of creating a community event cen- permission from the school board to start tional Foundation Fund. Currently, the bal- - State Choir is to be chosen from ter, an expanded art gallery, and a commercial discussions with Cheylin about the possibil- ter the virtual clinic, student-mu ance of the fund is $141,450.73. sicians will be given several days all choral students in the entire kitchen that will be housed in this 100-year-old ity of Junior High and High School football The next regular Board of Education to record a special arrangement of state, and is a great honor. building at 202 on Washington. teams combining for the 2022-2023 school meeting will be held on Dec. 10 at 7:00 year. The board members agreed that it is a a.m. in the high school board room. “Over the Rainbow”, along with See CHOIR on Page 3 the NW District KMEA Honor 2 The Saint Francis Herald/Bird City Times Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Bulletin Board Death Notice will be holding their regularly Cheyenne County Kansas more at www.cckcf.org or by call- November 12: Cowgirls and Cac- to needs in the US or other coun- Donna Joyce (Brown) Northrup scheduled meeting on Monday, Community Foundation ing 785-734-2406. tus, the Art of Patty Bohall and tries. To donate-please call: 785- died. A private burial will be held Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in city hall. AllCheyenne County Kansas Automated Weather Station Jody Buck, through December. 332-3119 or 785-332-2950. at Clough Valley Cemetery. A meetings are open to the public. Community Foundation exists to has new number Quincy Gallery is located at 109 Emergency number memorial service will be held at Home Circle Club support local charitable efforts The Cheyenne County AWOS N. Quincy. Hours are Thursday The phone number for Chey- a later date. Please send memori- Joyce Elliott will be the host- through donations made to the (Automated Weather Station) has and Friday 10:30-5:30 and Satur- enne County Communications als to: St. Francis Senior Center, ess for the November meeting foundation. Check out CCKCF a new phone number: 785-772- day 10:30 to 12:30. Center (Dispatch) for non-emer- PO Box 254 or Cheyenne County of the Home Circle Club. It willat: www.cckcf.org. 1411. Cheyenne County Museum gency calls: 785-332-8822, Dial Historical Society/Museum, PO be held at the Immanuel Meth- December is match month for Cheyenneopoly New Museum of Cheyenne 9-1-1 for an emergency. Box 611, both in St. Francis, KS odist Church at 2 p.m. on Nov.Cheyenne County! The Dane G Cheyenneopoly games are County Hours: Fridays and Satur- Cheyenne County Website 67756. 19. Please let Pr4esident PhyllisHansen Foundation is offering to available at the Cheyenne daysCounty 10-2 until December 1, andCheyenne County website is: St. Francis City Council Wright know if you are not going match up to $50,000 to grow theDevelopment Corporation officeby appointment (785-332-4631cncoks.us (type in your browser’s The St. Francis City Council to be able to attend. Cheyenne County IMPACT Fund, on Main Street (107 W- orWashing 785-332-4950). Current Fam- address line.) an endowment fund to benefit all ton). Call 785-332-3508 forily morefeatured: Gorthy/Edmonds. Narcotics Anonymous of Cheyenne County. All dona- information. Bird City Public Library Narcotics Anonymous meet- tions made to this fund in Decem- Quincy Art Gallery The Bird City Library is open ings • Monday (closed) and ber is matched $1 for $1. Learn New exhibit opening Thursday, regular hours from 2-5:30 p.m. Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Theater hours 405 S Lorraine. Information 785- Welcome back Moviego- 772-1481. Dispatch ers!! The Cheyenne Theater has Alcoholics Anonymous resumed summer showtimes. Alcoholics Anonymous Tues- 73 Calls for Service for Thursday through Sunday at day7:30 nights at 7:30 p.m. 405 S Nov. 9 - 15 p.m., and the Sunday matinee be- Lorraine. Information 785-332- gins at 2 p.m. Please be patient 4867. 4 Bird City EMS 1 Suspicious Vehicle as we implement new procedures Northwest Kansas 4 Ambulance run 2 Prisoner Transportation with seating and how guests enter Family Shelter 2 Bird City Fire Dept 2 Welfare Check the theater to comply with guide- Northwest Kansas Family 2 Controlled burn 15 Dispatch lines. Shelter provides 24/7 day-a-week 27 CN CO Sheriff’s Office 1 Alarm St. Francis Library service to victims of domestic- vi 6 Traffic stop 1 Animal Call The St. Francis Public Li- olence and sexual assault. Week- 1 Agency assist 6 911 Accidental dial brary is open regular hours from ly support groups for women and 1 Livestock out 3 Livestock out 10:30 a.m. To 5:30 p.m. Monday children in northwest Kansas 3 Civil process 2 Concerned citizen through Friday and open until 7 area. 1-800-794-4624 (toll-free). 1 Civil stand by 1 Test calls p.m. on Wednesdays. Notice 4 Concerned citizen 1 Utility work Day-by-Day The staff welcomes submis- 1 Citizens Complaint 10 St Francis EMS An open NA, AA, and Alanon sions and encourages those with 1 Lost or stolen DL 9 EMS Ambulance run - for info, call April (785) 772- Bulletin Board items to please 1 Motorist assist 1 Stand by 1546. call 785-332-3162, e-mail to 1 Motor vehicle accident 15 St Francis Fire Dept Cancer support [email protected], or 2 Suspicious Activity 15 Controlled burn There is a county wide can- use the drop slot at the front door. cer support group on the firstThe Bulletin Board is reserved Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. atfor activities that are free to the School Menu St. John’s Lutheran church in public. Any activities that have Nov. 23 - 27 Bird City. Call Mindy (Kissman) a charge may be included in the Junior/Senior High School Bell, LSCSW at 970-201-6886 Bulletin Board only if a paid ad AUDREY MEYER for more information. is purchased. Monday rice, vegetable blend, roll and CN Public Transit Breakfast: Frosted scones, fruit jelly, mandarin oranges. Cheyenne County Public Tran- Weather yogurt, cereal, fruit juice. Wednesday sit offers: door to door rides for Date High Low Precip Letter comes from Navy Lunch: Chili and cheese nachos, NO SCHOOL any purpose from 8 a.m. to 5 tortilla chips, carrots and celery, Thursday p.m., Monday through Friday, Nov. 10 45 18 Dear Saint Francis, ing days, became medically fit Nov. 11 54 18 I’m writing in a “letter format” muffin choice, pineapple tidbits. HAPPY THANKSGIVING: holidays excluded. Free travel for duty, then ran our fitness test Tuesday within Cheyenne County. Afford- Nov. 12 42 14 (right after getting shots in butt, Save beef, eat more TURKEY! because, as it turns out, I’ve had Friday able rates for outside the county, Nov. 13 61 16 a lot of practice in the last two might I add). I passed with a fast Breakfast: Coffeecake, orange julius, cereal. NO SCHOOL up to 200 miles in Kansas only. Nov. 14 55 17 months. enough time to earn a bonus. Nov. 15 57 19 As most know, I enlisted in the Roughly three weeks after ar- Lunch: Chicken strips, brown First come, first serve basis. Call 785-772-1053 to schedule a ride. Nov. 16 64 27 United States Navy almost a year riving at Great Lakes, I started Grade School cncoks.us/rides. (tfn) ago on December 10th. On August receiving letters and got my first Monday wich, carrots, sun chips, banana, Lion’s Club 24th, I left my family to start my phone call home. Throughout milk. The St. Francis Lion’s club col- journey in a two week quarantine bootcamp, I wrote and receivedBreakfast: Cereal, peaches, apple juice, milk. Wednesday lects wheelchairs, bicycles, and at Fort McCoy, an Army base in dozens of letters. I’d like to Majestic Lunch: Hamburger, bake beans, NO SCHOOL bicycle parts which are repaired Wisconsin. In quarantine I stayed thank everyone for taking time at Norton correctional facility. in a small, two story building that out of their day to write me a let- veggie patch, apple, milk. Thursday Service & Tuesday HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Repaired items can be brought sat comfortably beside dozens of ter. Reading about home always back to St. Francis or distributed other small, two story buildings. boosted my spirits. I laughed, I Breakfast: Warm muffin, yogurt Save beef, eat more TURKEY! Truck Stop cup, orange, grape juice, milk. Friday At a glance, it looked as though cried, and… I made everyone else 510 W. Hwy. 36, St. Francis - someone simply hit copy+paste jealous with the amount of letters Lunch: Ham and cheese sand NO SCHOOL Sponsored by 785.332.2905 and recreated my building overI received. and over. On the top floor thereOne girl even jokingly said “For St. Francis Herald WEEKLY SPECIALS: were 12 of us. We were - sepabeing from a town with only 1,200 Sunday: rated into three groups. Before people, you sure get a lot of let- and ters. Are they all writing?” Fried Chicken or Ham with we arrived, tape had been laid on 1205 Main I really am the luckiest girl. I Bird City Times Sweet Potato Casserole the floor, sectioning us off. We Rated SHOWTIME: FrI-Sun 7:30 p.M. Goodland, KS 67735 Monday: couldn’t leave our corner until weam so grateful to have been raised 100 MInuTES PG-13 left for chow or unless we needed in Saint Francis. Not many people Sunday: 2 p.M. Fried Chicken Tuesday: to use the restroom, in which case are lucky enough to have the sup- Hoping to cut a deal, a professional bank rob- we had to bring a bleach bottle to port system I do. The community THE HONEST THIEF ber agrees to return all the money he stole in Bacon Cheeseburger in Saint Francis is unlike any other Deluxe spray everything we touched. In (2020) exchange for a reduced sentence. But when two quarantine I met my two closest and leaving couldn’t have made it FBI agents set him up for murder, he must now Wednesday: friends. As it turns out, you learn show more true. Thank you for the nOvEMbEr 20-22 go on the run to clear his name and bring them Cheesy Potato Soup in Starring: Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Jai a lot about a person when all you support. to justice. Courtney Bread Bowl have to do is talk for 16 hours a I’m now at my journalism Thursday: CLOSED day. school in Fort Meade, Maryland. ST. FrancIS, KS CHEYENNE THEATER 785-332-2747 Happy Thanksgiving After precisely 14 days in Wis- I have my phone and more free- Friday: consin, my group left at 2 a.m. for doms back, but I can’t wait to THE adMISSIOn prIcE FOr THIS MOvIE WIll bE $7 FOr adulTS and $4 FOr THOSE Open 11 a.m. bootcamp at Great Lakes, Illinois. come back home to Saint Francis, undEr 12 yEarS OF agE. Once there, we were shuffled Kansas. around and finally put into our Cordially, division. 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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Primary Kansas county: Chey- Small nonfarm businesses, out hardship,” Garfield said. or email disastercustomerser- Continued from Page 1A Small nonfarm businesses in three enne; small agricultural cooperatives,By law, SBA makes Economic [email protected] for more informa- Kansas counties and neighboring Neighboring Kansas counties: small businesses engaged in aqua- Injury Disaster Loans available tion on SBA disaster assistance. This year, again due to counties in Colorado and Nebras- Rawlins and Sherman; culture and most private nonprofit when the U.S. Secretary of Agri- Individuals who are deaf or hard-COVID-19, KMEA decided to ka are now eligible to apply for Neighboring Colorado coun- organizations of any size may culture designates an agricultural of-hearing may call (800) 877-not hold the Elementary Honor low-interest federal disaster loans ties: Kit Carson and Yuma; qualify for Economic Injury Di- disaster. The Secretary declared 8339. Completed applications Choir convention (would have from the U.S. Small Business Ad- Neighboring Nebraska county:saster Loans of up to $2 millionthis disaster on Nov. 12, 2020. should be mailed to U.S. Smallbeen on Dec. 12 also). This would ministration, announced Director Dundy. to help meet financial obligations Businesses primarily engaged Business Administration, Pro- have involved several fifth grade Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disas- “SBA eligibility covers both andthe operating expenses which in farming or ranching are not eli- cessing and Disbursement Cen- students under the direction of ter Field Operations Center-West. economic impacts on businesses could have been met had - thegible di for SBA disaster assistance. ter, 14925 Kingsport Road, FortMrs. Jean Ann Confer and several These loans offset economic loss- dependent on farmers and ranch- saster not occurred. Agricultural enterprises should Worth, TX 76155. sixth grade students under the es because of reduced revenues ers that have suffered agricultural “Eligibility for these loans is contact the Farm Services AgencyThe deadline to apply for eco- direction of Mrs. Morrow. caused by excessive rain, flash production losses caused by the based on the financial impactabout of the U.S. Department -of nomicAg injury is July 12, 2021. flooding and flooding in the- fol disaster and businesses directly the disaster only and not on any riculture assistance made avail- lowing primary county that oc- impacted by the disaster,” - Garactual property damage. These able by the Secretary’s declara- curred July 23-24, 2020. field said. loans have an interest rate oftion. 3 percent for businesses and 2.75Applicants may apply online, percent for private nonprofit- receive or additional disaster assis- Thank You! ganizations, a maximum term tance of information and download Application date - The Family of Doug Ross would like to thank 30 years and are available to smallapplications at https://disasterlo businesses and most private -nonanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants the community, friends and family for the profits without the financial abilitymay also call SBA’s Customer outpouring of love and kindness during our for closing near to offset the adverse impact - withService Center at (800) 659-2955 loss. Thank you to the Classes of 1983, 1984, 2005 and 2007 for remembering our family. Amy Hackler, County Execu- multi-county producers. Interest- tive Director for the Cheyenne ed producers must pay the fee and Douglas Eugene Ross County Farm Service Agency, file form CCC-471, Application Doug passed away on Novem- have them asleep in minutes. reminds producers that December for Coverage, by the application - closing deadline. ber 1, 2020 at 55 years of age in Papa Doug was just as special 1, 2020, is the application clos Lincoln, NE with family by his to them. Doug passed along his ing date for certain crops under Basic coverage entitles eligible the Noninsured Crop Disaster As- producers to a payment of 55 per- side. He was born in Goodland, blue eyes to 4 of the grand kids R. Joe Kramer KS to Harlan and Margaret (Coo- except for Collin, who received sistance Program (NAP) for crop cent of an average market price R. Joe Kramer, 79 was born Joe and Charlene traveled to for the commodity if a natural di- per) Ross on March 15, 1965. all of Papa Doug’s other traits and year 2021. Crops eligible for NAP Doug was the oldest of Harlan orneriness. February 21,1941 in Ozawkie, Israel, Canada and Mexico, as benefits are limited to those not -in saster caused a 50 percent produc- KS to William Anthony and El- well as various trips in the U.S. surable in the county and are pro- tion loss or greater of an eligible and Margaret’s three children. Doug loved life. He loved His sister Lezlie and brother Dar- cooking, baking, eating, camp- len Marguerite (Clare) In addition, he enjoyed duced for food or fiber. crop. Buy-Up coverage is not an rin completed this family. They ing, boating. He was popular in Kramer. He passed multiple fishing and December 1 is the final date option for grazing crops. moved to Colby for a short time the camping groups for grilling, away November 10, hunting trips to Canada, to pay the applicable service fee In the unfortunate event that and then Margaret and the chil- cajun boils and berry cobbler in 2020 at St. Francis hos- Texas and Oklahoma and obtain NAP coverage for a producer does suffer a loss on pital in Topeka from throughout his life with their particular crop, a form CCC- dren move to St. Francis where the dutch oven. He loved Lake Alfalfa, Clover, Mixed Forage, Doug lived the rest of his life. Mac. The boat was never a sure complications due to his friends and fam- Oats, and all Grasses, including 576, Notice of Loss, must be filed COVID-19. ily, beginning with his with FSA within 15 calendar days Later, brother Ryan Northrup was thing, but when it ran, it was fun. Native Grass. Crops eligible for born into the family. Doug and Marla loved to vacation Joe grew up on a small dad and ending with his NAP benefits are limited to those after the disaster occurrence, or dairy farm near Oza- grandkids. not insurable “downtown” in the the date the loss becomes appar- Sisters, Keri (Knudson) Feath- in the Colorado mountains. er and Holly (Bucholtz) Kraft Community and work were wkie and spent many Joe loved farming county, such as grazing crops for ent to the producer. hours on a tractor to and the country his en- Interested producers should completed the sibling gang. They very important to Doug. He livestock. all had close ties even though loved the agriculture business and avoid milking the cows. This tire life and he had many interests The administrative service fee contact the FSA office at 785-332- was how his love of farming and talents. He particularly en- - - miles apart. This unique family worked his way up throughout is $325 per crop per administra 2183 prior to the Dec. 1 cameapplica from different roots and the years. He worked with some was born. He was a part of many joyed following his children and tive county not to exceed $825 per tion closing date to obtain NAP activities in his youth, including grandchildren’s sports activities - branches but for some reason they of the best people, at the time of producer per administrative coun coverage on the above crops. all have the same sense of humor. his death he was employed by the the Boy Scouts and 4-H, where he and other events. He also spent ty and an $1950 maximum fee for Doug graduated from St. Fran- St Francis Equity. Doug was a enjoyed shooting guns and show- time restoring a 1959 Ford Fair- cis High School in 1983. He member of the St Francis Fire De- ing brown swiss heifers. lane Retractable which he liked played football, wrestled and was partment for 20 years, he served He attended Ozawkie Elemen- taking to car shows and parades. Club Clip part of the track team. His love 8 years on the St Francis City tary School and Oskaloosa High He was preceded in death by School graduating in 1959. He parents W.A. and Ellen; brother- Pleasant Hill 4-H for wrestling also came at an early Council. Doug was a member of age. Doug won a State Champi- the United Methodist Church and attended Kansas State University in-law John Scott; nephew Travis The Pleasant Hill 4-H Club do the decorating. The committee onship his Senior year at 167 lbs. served on the Board of Trustees where he was a member of Delta Scott and brother-in-law Leon was held Nov. 4, 2020. The meet- will deliver the finished decora- Doug had many stories about and helped with video and sound Sigma Phi fraternity and served Brunton. ing was called to order by Presi- tions to the nursing home and as- wrestling trips, Coach Gabel and for church services. as president. A fraternity brother, He is survived by his wife of dent Colton Neitzel. The Pledge sisted living. The committee will Coach Jenkins, pranks, ski trips, Doug was preceded in death John Scott, introduced Joe to his 56 years Charlene, of McDon- of Allegiance was led by Carter provide all the supplies. getting kicked off the bus to run by his grandparents, his father sister, Charlene and they began ald; son Dennis and wife Elda Downey, and the 4-H Pledge Parents night is in December and many lifelong friendships. Harlan Ross, infant twin girls dating. Joe graduated with a Kramer, of McDonald; daughter was led by Wyatt Zimbelman. at the grade school. Each family Doug married his high school Melissa and Michelle and his fa- Bachelor of Science in Statistics Diane and husband Ryan Shay, Bella Bandel led us all in sing- should bring an appetizer to share. sweetheart, Marla Rogers on June ther and mother-in-law, Sam and May 1964. of St. Francis; 11 grandchildren ing “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” Leaders reminded everyone 15, 1985. Doug and Marla had a Charlsie Rogers. He is survived Joe and Charlene Ann Scott and 1 great-grandchild, Riley and Fourteen members answered the about the upcoming Achievement wonderful marriage, they were a by his wife Marla, son Derek were married June 6, 1964 at the wife Kelsey Shay and daughter roll call question of “What is your Banquet on November 22. Don’t team and best friends. The addi- (Allyse) Ross all of St. Fran- Federated Church in McDonald Raine, Kaileyanne Shay, Reid favorite food on the Thanksgiving forget to invite your Premium Sale tion of Derek Harlan and Lauren cis. Daughter, Lauren (Adam) KS. After attending summer Shay, Rayden Shay, Rhett Shay, table?” We welcomed a new tag- buyers and to RSVP to the Exten- Samantha made their family com- Jantzi of Holdrege, NE. His 5 school at K-State, they moved Ronan Shay, Ryder Shay and Ellie along member, Austin Downey. sion Office. Members must enroll plete. Derek and Lauren were the grandchildren, Carson Victor, to the Scott Ranch south of Mc- Shay and Katia Kramer, Valeria Details about 4-H Sunday will by December 1st to have your fees center of his world. He passed Collin Samuel, Sloan Mikel Donald to begin farming with Kramer and Danny Kramer; sis- be shared on our Facebook page. paid. along his love of horses and wres- Ross, Sophia Charlsie and Barrett B.H. and John Scott. Joe and John ter Nancy Brunton, of Ozawkie; We will still make decorations Cutter Neitzel did a talk about tling to his children and supported Myles Jantzi. Mother and step- were partners in cattle and crop brother William Kramer and wife for the Cheyenne County Village his Legos project. There was no them fully in everything they did father, Margaret (Kurt) Bucholtz, production for 42 years. Susan, of Oskaloosa; sister-in- at our next meeting even though recreation, so the meeting was ad- from toddlers -through college. Siblings Keri (Sean) Feather of Joe and Charlene had a son, law Phyllis Scott, of Loveland, the members will not be able to journed. Many miles were driven, many Escondido, CA, Lezlie (Casey) Dennis Patrick, born May 30, CO, and many nieces, nephews, memories were made following McCormick of Liberty, MO, 1967 and a daughter, Diane Chris- cousins and friends. and supporting these two. Doug Darrin (Dina) Ross of Wichita, tine, born September 15, 1968. A closed casket visitation will was so proud of his children and KS, Ryan (Jamie) Northrup of Joe became a member of the be held from 4-6:00 p.m. Tues- the adults that they became. Al- FL, Holly Bucholtz Kraft of WA, Masonic Lodge in Meriden, Ks day, November 17, 2020, at Baal- lyse and Adam were added to the and many more family members in 1962. He was active in the mann Mortuary, Atwood. Masks family and he loved them both as and friends. Services were held McDonald Lodge and served as a are required. A private family his own. Doug always made it a on November 5, 2020 at the St Master twice. He was recognized graveside service will take place point to try to instill the golden Francis United Methodist Church as a 50-year member in January at Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. rule in his children, and more than with Past Tony D. Serbousek as 2012. Joe and Charlene were both Memorials are suggested to the R. honored as 50 Year members of Joe Kramer Memorial Fund and that was a living semblance of the Officiant with Internment at the golden rule himself. St. Francis Cemetery. Memorial Order of the Eastern Star in 2017. can be sent in care of Baalmann Nothing was dearer to his heart contributions can be made to the Joe enjoyed serving on the Mortuary, PO Box 391, Atwood, Board of Directors for Farmers KS 67701. For information or than his five grandchildren, Car - St. Francis Fire Department or the son, Collin, Sloan, Sophia and Northwest Kansas Foundation Bank & Trust of Atwood and condolences visit www.baalman- Barrett. He loved to snuggle for HOPE. Brewster from January 1995 until nmortuary.com them and rock them, and he could his death.
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Opinion Democratic program threatens small states
Democrats want to change the way our coun- Registration works. It has given us fair and try works, and in many instances, the results honest elections. would be a disaster, especially for small states Democrats want to end or loosen registration and rural areas. because they feel their supporters are less likely Some of the goals being pushed by party ac- to register in time to vote. It’s the same with tivists include: “easy registration” plans such a Motor Voter • Abolishing the Electoral College, or at least registration at driver’s license offices. Demo- negating its impact to make the popular vote su- crats don’t like registration because they think preme. it works against them. Democrats claim it’s unfair that sometimes a Isn’t it odd that a party thinks so highly of its candidate can win the “popular vote,” the sum supporters? total of all votes cast in an election, but still • Reapportion the Senate. Giving each state lose in the Electoral College. That’s the way two senators, making all equal in the Senate the Founding Fathers designed it, however, andregardless of population, was another com- with good reason. They feared that otherwise, promise designed to keep smaller states in the the big states would dominate presidential elec- union. The same issues exist today; if Senate tions and small states would never ratify such seats were apportioned according to population, a plan. many states would not have their own senator. The compromise that allowed the Constitu- Who would this favor? Democrats, who dom - Remembering Our Past inate some of the largest states. These states By tion to gain support was to apportion votes for Poisoned Penny Raile president as one for each House seat (assignedcould then dominate the Senate, as they do the by population) and one for each Senate seat House. The Farm Bill might well be lost. The He kissed the baby and told on Mr. Wishon’s homestead claim District Court and was charged (two per state). This gave small states a boost,distribution of Electoral College votes would be his wife he would not be alive four miles east of Jaqua (NW ¼, with administering poison to her enough that they joined the union. skewed to large states, assuming the college still in twenty-four hours. He left his section 18, township 5, South, husband. Evidence was brought The same problem exists today, and Demo- exists by then. home on Sunday morning and be- range 41 West). They had a baby before the court by Professor only a few months old when Phil- - crats want to end this protection for the rights States were forced by an activist Supreme gan walking south. He was seen E.H.S. Bailey of the state uni Court into adopting this sort of plan for their by his mother-in-law to lie down ip died. versity at Lawrence, Kansas who of small, rural states. They think this will give about a half-mile from the house A few weeks after Mr. Wishon’s analyzed the stomach and report- them more votes. It’s not really about being own Legislatures in 1964, with the same con- and then get up and walk a bit fur- death, the county commissioners ed that it contained arsenic. The sequences. The result was a disaster for rural “fair” to all voters; it’s about power. ther before he laid down again. set aside the verdict of the coro- newspaper at the time reported, • These same people want to pretty much Kansas and rural areas of other states. The following day, his wife and ner and reopened the case. A post- “Altogether, his analyses and ex- abolish voter registration. People would be able Small states have no incentive to back such a her sister were strolling in the di- mortem examination was done. planation demonstrated extensive to register at will, even on election day at theplan, which negates many of the ties which bind rection he left and found him ly- An occipital fracture was found knowledge of his business, and polls, then vote. No citizenship test. them to the big states. Same with the other pro- ing on the ground. They did not but it was not determined if it was a most skillful pharmacist.” But registration was instituted years ago posed changes. We will have to fight to preserve get closer than hundred yards of caused the man’s death. The stom- Despite the evidence, the judge to fight the depredation of city political- our rights. “ma Fortunately, we still have Constitu- the body before returning home ach was removed and brought to ordered the jury to find the defen- chines” which dominated many urban areas, tional power in the Senate. and told neighbors what they had town. dant not guilty, which they did. Steve Haynes found. On the third investigation held a The judge also ordered the county most (but not all) affiliated with guess whichFor now. – This is the story of the demise year later, new facts were brought to pay all court costs. Mrs. Wis- party. of Philip Wishon on May 28, to the attention of Prosecuting At- hon remarried February 27, 1899, 1889. Word spread quickly among torney Egan which involved the to Fred Cashner. neighbors who gathered around widow, Vesta Wishon. She was * * * * * * Donate to local Salvation Army the body and then helped movedarrested in June of 1890 and held I researched this story for a long the corpse to his home. There was without bail. She was held in cus- time and can only conclude that From the Salvation Army: no doubt that Philip died from the tody in a private home with her there is a lot to read between the We wish everyone the best effects of strychnine. The only child with a guard. lines. through the Holiday Season. We Letter to the Editor question was who administered it. Five months later, she was Please send story ideas and will again be putting out our Do- Coroner Dabney was called to brought before Judge Bertram in photos to [email protected]. nation Bells after Thanksgiving difficult year. We want to thank from Hays or Kansas City goesthe scene of the tragedy. He im- and the Bell Ringers will be at the everyone that gave from the heart to that area. Please make your paneled a jury who heard the wit- donations in Cheyenne County so Post Office and at Super Foods to help other individuals this year. nesses and returned a verdict of from the 17th to the 25th. Only the money we collect we can have another good year of death by poisoning. Neighbors Last year we had a record in our Donation Bells and from assisting and helping families in reported family difficulties and God Says breaking year here in Cheyenne the mail in envelope that will need here in Cheyenne County. suspicion grew quickly. The fact County in donations. This has al- be in the newspaper just prior to Thank you. that “the household” had permit- Foolishness is bound in the heart of a lowed the Salvation Army to help Christmas remains in Cheyenne William Dungan ted Philip to remain outside with- child; but the rod of correction shall so many families during this very County. Requests for donations out any serious thought and their refusal to telegraph his blood rela- drive it far from him. tives raised significant suspicions. Proverbs 22:15 Casey’s Comments By Philip Wishon married Sylvania Casey Andrews, aka Vesta, in Bird City Memories McCormick in July of 1887. The couple lived [email protected] Family gatherings are usually and laughter. and sister and I were like single Church of Christ FirstChristianChurch FirstBaptistChurch happy celebrations. Unfortunately Some tales grow larger with re- twigs that could easily be snapped TroyBurr-332-0364, PastorJoeEnsley 2nd&Scott•St.Francis we recently met in St. Francis for telling while others become more in two. But together we formed a DaveMorrow332-4488 360-608-1929 785-332-3921 a different occasion. It was for my poignant. 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By Dr. Brian S of McDonald Cheylin News Pekarek A longtime resident of the South Beaver Creek area, Joe Kramer has passed away. Joe embraced his fam- Dear Cheylin School District lies will need to sit by each other ily and friends, and enjoyed many adventurous travel Staff, Students, Parents, and in the same area or same row of experiences. He was a proud mentor to his grandsons Community Members! bleachers. as they learned the skills of farming. Please extend 5. “Cool Down” Area Behind our condolences to Charlene, his children and grand- Happy November! Now that it is November,Each our Team’s Bench: The area children. students, coaches, parents, and behind each team bench will be Tru and Tayten Dewey played basketball in Quinter community members will be at- roped off so that all members of on Friday. Tom and Kelly, Craig and Barb Morton, and tending Cheylin School District the team can socially distance and Linda Hahn all got to watch. so that there will not be any other Weekend guests of Craig and Diane Cox were Brad Basketball Games in order to cheer on our teams! Although wepeople in that area. Athletes com- Benson and son Connor of Denver for pheasant hunt- want our students, coaches, par- ing off the court will be allowed to ing. ents, and community members to catch their breath before having to Rita Officer spent last week with Ken and Joan have fun at basketball games, we mask up. Dewey in Seward. She was a Saturday overnight and also want them to be safe from - 6. Fan Seating Areas: There Sunday guest of Glenn and Kathi Dewey of Ellen the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, will be clearly marked areas of wood. Marvin Dewey of Everton, Pennsylvania was our school board has approved the bleachers for our fans to sit a visitor of Glenn and Kathi also. Rita returned home this plan (10 items) that focus onin, as well as areas for opposing Sunday evening. promoting safety, yet still enjoy- fans to sit in. That way we are not Kathy Banister spent Friday and Saturday doing ing the basketball games for the intermingling people during the Scholars Bowl Committee work in Topeka. Debbie SUNRISE IN BIRD CITY on Monday morning. Photo by Ann Burr games. Banister and Kathy went out for supper Thursday and Cheylin Schools: All Cheylin Basketball Games 7. Please find a seat Quickly at for the 20-21 Season will be con- Games: There will be no standing ducted this way: or loitering in the gym entry way 1. Masks: Masks will be man- by fans, parents, or staff at any Senior Spotlight datory at all times by all people time. in the gym, excluding the student 8. “The stage area” will be athletes that are on the court play- used as regular seating for fans: ing and the officials that are on This will allow people to social- the court. All fans, coaches, play- ly distance themselves and their Senior plans to study nursing in college ers on the benches, scorekeepers, family. This additional seating announcers, clock operators, and will also help make up for the By Briana Vandike her classmates and teachers. She people in concession stands will roped off areas. Cheylin High School is thankful for this after having wear masks at all times, NO EX- 9. Please Immediately Leave Soledad Bermudez is currently her junior year shortened from the CEPTIONS. the Gym after the Games: After a Senior at Cheylin High School. closing of school buildings. 2. Limited Concessions: Con- the games are over, the gym will She is the daughter of Celia and Throughout her years in high cession stands will be limited of- need to be cleared out, any gath- Urbano Bermudez. She is active school, Soledad has had many ferings. erings of fans, students, parents, in volleyball, basketball, and role models but one of her favorite 3. Tickets will be used IF our and any other people will not be National Honor Society. Soledad influencers was Mrs.Waters players are in Modified Quar- allowed. plans to attend Fort Hays State because “she is always there to antine: In the event we go into a 10. Enjoy the Basketball Sea- University in the fall of 2021 to help with anything and I know modified quarantine situation son! at Even with Covid-19, we still study nursing. She was an intern I can always go to her and talk Cheylin Schools, we will continue want the students, staff, coaches, for two years at the hospital in to her about anything.” Soledad hosting and traveling for games. If parents, and community members Saint Francis and she is currently also mentions her appreciation we are in a modified quarantine or to enjoy coming to the games and taking CNA (Certified Nursing for Mrs. Marcuson because “she the school we are playing is in a cheering on the Cheylin Cougars! Assistant) classes in Colby. helps me with anything I don’t modified quarantine, we will host In conclusion, we believe that Looking ahead five to ten understand”. the game, but only allow 2 specta- this plan will help Cheylin School years, Soledad would like to work In her free time, Soledad enjoys tor tickets per player for our own District reduce the spread of the on the labor and delivery floor spending time with friends, team and 2 spectator tickets per disease, but still allow our stu- somewhere in Kansas and travel family, and going shopping. player for the away team as well. dents, coaches, parents, and com- in her spare time. If she could Soledad mentions that there are If one of the spectators that has a munity members to safely attend travel anywhere, she would like too many memories from high ticket, and has children with them, the games. to go to Australia to see the Greatschool to pick a favorite but she they will be allowed into the gym Go Cougars! Barrier Reef because she believes especially remembers the days also. However, the children, re- Contact me if you have any it would be a once in a lifetime before homecoming when her gardless of age, will need to sit questions, opportunity. and her class waited until the last with their parents at all times. Dr. Brian Pekarek Soledad mentions that there minute to do everything. 4. Families Sit Together: Fami- Superintendent of Cheylin have been many challenges this Seniors have experienced the year regarding COVID relatedmost of high school compared to rules. If she could describe this other students. Soledad’s words year in 3 words it would be that of advice to underclassmen: Cheylin Schedule it has been “different, unexpected, “Don’t take it for granted because November 23 - 27 and unique”. She also states high school goes by faster than that the most challenging part expected”. On the other hand, Monday Lunch: Chili and cinnamon rolls for her is not being able to tell some advice that she has been Breakfast: Monkey bread Wednesday when COVID related issues will given throughout the years is to Lunch: Chicken quesadilla and NO SCHOOL happen. Soledad’s favorite part always have a backup plan just broccoli Thursday about this year is being able to just in case something goes the wrong 3 p.m. High School Scholar’s HAPPY THANKSGIVING: spend time in the classrooms with way. Soledad Bermudez Bowl at Sharon Springs Save beef, eat more TURKEY! Tuesday Friday Breakfast: Breakfast bagel NO SCHOOL From the Past 2020 Featured Ornament The year is coming to an end; Junior-Senior notes; Nearly ev - shower last Monday. years to November 17, 1910. Due to the popularity and demand we have Thanksgiving ahead of eryone is back in school this week The Folger Coffee Co.,had a Where Typhoid was had, and a us, followed by Christmas and after the enforced vacation. No representative at Howk’s store -Satjudge visits. Attorney Clyde -Ad last year, the Thresher Assoc. vol- ringing in the new year. Howone suffered serious results from urday demonstrating their brand of ams, former Police Judge of Bird unteers are busy building our things have changed, and yettheir vaccination. Leonard Tur- coffee and Mr. Replogle and wife City was in town last week on much remains the same. In the ley and Arthur Lamb were absent of Norton were demonstrating for legal business. Dr.Johnson of At- 2020 featured ornament, a newspaper’s past issues, we see Tuesday. Several were absent last the Iten Biscuit Co. The latter were wood is caring for Mrs. Wilbur 5ft snowflake. They will be families suffer losses by the pass- part of the week on account of the guests at the L.H. Howk home Jackson and little son who are both displayed annually on our ing of loved ones, rejoicing with Diptheria. The sixth and seventh during their stay in our city. sick with Typhoid Fever. Miss holiday Field of Lights. Last years the excitement of newborn babes. grades gave their teacher a peanut Now we turn back several more Grace Boyington left Monday for We read of travels, how visits to Franklin, Nebr., where she goes to ornament was a star. see family could last for a month. attend school. Each snowflake will have a permanent plaque We also have an illness that would The yellowed pages are slowly sweep through the country. Sit •• NOTICE •• closed off from the light until next listing a deceased loved one, individual, of back, relax, and slip into the past week as I stroll through the past to family you designate. For more information, notices. As you read, take note as Advertising Deadline for bring to the present. or to order contact Rod Klepper 785-734-7369 to how articles were worded and The St. Francis Herald & phrases were used. Bird City Times for the week of Thanksgiving 920, November 18. The Bird will be Friday, Nov. 20. City High school classes gave Publication date will still be Thursday. their notes of events, with each Mark Your Calendars... class giving reports. BIRD CITY Happy Thanksgiving! SCHOOL NOTES. Sophomore notes. The football boys went to Bird City Match Day 2020 Benkelman Friday and held a very interesting game with the football boys there Benkelman won but December 1: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Bird City hopes to play a game with them Thanksgiving and we believe we can reverse the score. $50,000 to be MATCHED Gladys Sawyer was absent from school Tuesday. The Freshman- by the Bird City Sophomore history class have started the next two weeks with hopes of getting higher grades. Century II Development The football boys went to Mc- Donald Tuesday evening to play Foundation a practice game. Eula Banister en- tertained her friend Sarah Mont- to benefi t our local non-profi t gomery over Saturday and Sun- day. organizations! Freshman Notes. The class has regained its former number of pu- S-t-r-e-t-c-h pils since diphtheria broke out in the schools. Last Friday the histo- your dollars ry class had a test on the Greek na- even further by making a tion. The high school basketball team has not started playing this TAX-DEDUCTIBLE contribution at week. Snow has been on the court the Bird City Century II and we thought we would rather Development Foundation offi ce on play ball on dry ground than on December 1 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. slippery snow... 6 Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 The Saint Francis Herald/Bird City Times Local and regional community foundations join in celebration Greater Northwest Kansas the month of December. During and represent one of the fastest- money to help their communities Community Foundation (GNWK- the month, any donation made growing forms of philanthropy. adapt during this critical time- CF) and its affiliated foundations to the Cheyenne County Impact The work of community founda- supporting charities, schools, Bird City Century II Development Fund is matched dollar for dol- tions’ spans beyond the practice of nonprofits, and small businesses Foundation (BCCII) and Chey- lar by the Dane G. Hansen Foun- giving. There is a tangible impact through partnerships with public enne County Kansas Community dation, up to $50,000. To findthat can be seen in the lives of institutions in cities, states, and in Foundation (CCKCF) will join out how to give to the CCKCF’sthose these selfless organizations cooperation with the federal gov- in a nationwide celebration, No- match month, go to: https://www.serve. ernment. vember 12-18, to recognize the gnwkcf.org/donate-cncomatch. “We are fortunate to have local Community Foundation Week increasingly important role these BCCII holds its annual Match community foundations estab- was created in 1989 by former philanthropic organizations play Day campaign in conjunction with lished in each one of our counties president George H.W. Bush to in fostering local collaboration National Giving Day which is the we serve,” said Darci Schields, recognize the work of community and innovation to address - perfirst Tuesday following Thanks - GNWKCF Director. “Our com- foundations throughout America LaNeta and Stan Carlock sistent civic and economic - chalgiving. It brings much needed munity foundations in Northwest and their collaborative approach lenges. public support to projects within Kansas know how important and to working with the public, pri- For more than a century, com- Bird City and the Cheylin school vital it is to keep our rural commu- vate, and nonprofit sectors to- ad munity foundations have served district. In 2019, the foundation nities alive and vibrant; we all val- dress community problems. Haigler couple gets as a trusted partner and resource provided $130,160.46 back to the ue the rural way of life. Through Greater Northwest Kansas whose effect can be seen in the community as a result of Match consolidated efforts both locally Community Foundation was lives of millions and in the vibrantDay. This year, National Giving and regionally, we are more de- formed in 2009 to increase- ex volunteer award neighborhoods that continue to Day is Tuesday, Dec. 1. Donations termined than ever to work - to posure and opportunities for thrive through their mission-driv- can be made that day at the Bird gether to bring our community philanthropy throughout North- LINCOLN, NEB. - LaNeta - Renovated another house into en work. In Northwest Kansas, City Century II Foundation office and resource partners together to west Kansas and the tri-state re- and Stan Carlock of Haigler are a Victorian bed-and-breakfast. community foundations began to or online at: https://www.gnwkcf. collectively combat some of the gion. GNWKCF currently has the 2020 recipients of AARP Ne- - Curbed the town’s feral cat emerge in the early 1980s, and org/donatebirdcitymatchday. most challenging problems we’re 13 affiliated foundations within braska’s most prestigious annual population by trapping, fixing,thanks much in part to the Dane G. In addition to building a lasting up against in Northwest Kansas. a 12-county area in which they volunteer award. releasing and caring for more Hansen Foundation’s initiatives, source of grants through endow- Through donor contributions and provide back-office support for The AARP Andrus Award for than 100 felines. during the past decade community ment funds, community founda- estate gifts, our community foun- fund development and investment Community Service recognizes “We are thrilled to bestow foundations have been established tions can establish other types of dations are able to distribute these management, grants and scholar- LaNeta and Stan Carlock for upon LaNeta and Stan Carlock in nearly every county in the area. funds to support specific projects, investments back into their local ship processing, estate planned their extraordinary record of ser- the most celebrated award given Since 2016, the Dane G. Han - fields of interests, scholarships or communities to provide sustain- giving and more. The foundation vice and the lasting impact they by AARP,” said Dave Holmquist,sen Foundation has challenged unrestricted donor advised funds. able and long-term benefit.” is a public charity; a nonprofit- or have made on the lives of others volunteer state president of 26 county-wide community foun- CCKCF has multiple funds in As community foundations find ganization exempt from Federal in their community. AARP Nebraska. “Nebraska and dations to raise $50,000 per yearaddition to the Impact Fund in- solutions for communities large income tax under section 501(c) Since retiring from longtime the Haigler community are bet- locally in each respective countycluding the Cheyenne County and small, urban and rural – it (3)is of the Internal Revenue - Ser professional careers in Omahater off because of their passion through a matching funds cam- Village Fund, St. Francis Educa- the collective work of these orga- vice. and returning to their hometown and determination demonstrated paign. The Hansen Foundationtional Foundation Fund, and the nizations that will have the most BCCII was founded in 1985 of Haigler in 1996, the Carlocks through their volunteer work andrecently announced they will St. Francis New Generation Fund. profound impact. This was most and was the founding member of have dedicated themselves to their ability to inspire others to continue this matching program BCCII awards annual Edgar and evident amid this year’s corona- GNWKCF. CCKCF was founded giving back to the rural village volunteer.” through the year 2026. If eachMabel Robertson scholarships to virus pandemic where over $1 in 2007 (as the St. Francis Com- in southwest Since Nebraska that In accepting the award, La- community foundation meets the Cheylin seniors; has the Cheylin billion was distributed by com- munity Foundation) and joined gave them their start in life. Neta and Stan Carlock said, “We goal annually, it will have raised eCommunity Fund to support en- munity foundations in response GNWKCF as an affiliate in 2017 By sharing their talents and believe you should set a good a million dollars in an endowment trepreneurship at the high school to the crisis. Locally, CCKCF and as they transitioned to a county- experience, the couple has raised example and hope it will catch fund. This would allow the com- level; and the Community Initia- BCCII provided a total of $28,000 wide focused foundation. For an estimated half million dol- on. We came back to be caretak- munity foundation to give back up tive Fund to support organizations combined in grant funds in re- more information, contact - GN lars through local donations and ers with the mission of trying to to $50,000 per year through grant that improve the life for citizens of sponse to Covid-19. WKCF at 785-734-2406 or info@ foundation grants to bring mul- develop volunteer leadership in funding, with increasing amounts Bird City. Additionally, some commu- gnwkcf.org. tiple projects to fruition that haveothers and keep our small rural as more interest income is real- Community foundations are nity foundations went beyond the enriched the community of 158 village alive and well.” ized, forever to the communities non-profit public charitable- enti people. As part of the award, AARP it serves. ties that steward philanthropic The Carlocks – often with Nebraska presented the Haigler Each year, CCKCF holds its resources from businesses and in- Public Notice Match Month campaign during the support of local volunteers - Community Foundation a check dividual donors to local nonprofits Published in the Saint Francis All owners of residences, have: for $2,500 on behalf of LaNeta Herald and Bird City Times on commercial businesses or - Established the Haigler Mu- and Stan Carlock, who designat- Thurs. Nov. 19, 2020. buildings within the corporate seum Complex on Highway 34 ed the nonprofit as their charity of Photo Policy limits of the City of St. Francis including the Cornerstone Mu- choice for the donation. The Saint Francis Herald and tos, any pictures of people lined ORDINANCE NO. 625 shall comply with this section seum, One Room Country School Earlier this year, AARP award- Bird City Times wants to empha- up or of people passing checks, AN ORDINANCE no later than 90 days after this House Museum and Conoco -Staed the foundation a $5,000 Com- size photos of people doing things certificates and the like. (We willAMENDING THE BUILDING section becomes effective. tion Museum. They renovated themunity Challenge Grant to install in the community. If you know of always try to make room for a CODE OF THE CITY OF ST. Failure to comply with this buildings and collected donations an accessible restroom in the an event or new happening that story about any of these events,FRANCIS, KANSAS UNDER section within 90 days shall be of antiques and memorabilia for Haigler Cornerstone Museum. we should attend, please call 332- however.) CHAPTER 4 BY AMENDING enforced and penalized. The the museums. The new restroom will pave 3162. the We cannot return photos un- ARTICLE 2 TO INCLUDE penalty shall be $25 for non- - Purchased the town’s closed way for the community to work Please be sure to allow a couple less you submit a self-addressed, SECTION 202A compliance 91-120 days after elementary school and convert- with the State of Nebraska to of days’ notice so we can be there. stamped envelope with clear in- BE IT ORDAINED BY THE this section becomes effective, ed it into a vibrant community designate the Haigler Museum Space in the paper is limited structions for return. Other photos GOVERNING BODY OF $50 for non-compliance 121-150 center. The Haigler Cornerstone Complex as a state tourist visitorand so is the time of our staff, so submitted may be picked up at THE CITY OF ST. FRANCIS, days after this section becomes Center houses the town library, center. we may not be able to get to every our office within two weeks. AfterKANSAS, that Section 4-202A effective, and $75 for non- Sunshine Thrift secondhand Prior to retirement, LaNeta event. Because space is so limited. that, they will be disposed of. of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of the compliance each 30 days after clothing store and a tai chi studio. Carlock was a teacher and ad- we cannot run team or group pho- 2015 Code of the City of St. 150 days. A separate penalty The school’s former gym hosts ministrator in Omaha’s Westside Francis, Kansas and entitled shall be assessed for each several craft shows and commu- Community Schools and also “ADDRESS NUMBERS” period of non-compliance. nity festivals a year, like the - anserved as a business and - educa is hereby added to read as nual Tumbleweed Festival and ation consultant. Stan Carlock •• NOTICE •• follows: Secondary, ancillary, and Cowboy and Cowgirl Roundup worked as an engineer and super- 4-202A ADDRESS additional buildings at the featuring well-known entertain- visor in the U.S. Army Corps of Advertising Deadline for NUMBERS. For purposes same address as a residence, The St. Francis Herald & ers. Engineers. of identification and commercialas an business, or other - Created the nonprofit HaiglerAARP chooses Andrus Award Bird City Times for the week of Thanksgiving assist to emergency personnel, building shall be exempt Community Foundation to col- recipients across the nation for will be Friday, Nov. 20. all residences, commercial from the requirements of this lect donations and raise funds for their ability to enhance the lives Publication date will still be Thursday. businesses, or buildings within section. the upkeep of the museum com- of AARP members and prospec- the corporate limits of the This amendment to the 2015 plex and events center. tive members, improve their Happy Thanksgiving! City of St. Francis shall have Code of the City of St. Francis, - Restored a donated house into communities and inspire others approved address numbers, Kansas shall be effective upon a future residence for visiting art - to volunteer. building numbers, or approved its publication in the St. Francis ists. building identification placed Herald and Bird City Times. in a position that is plainly ADOPTED AND APPROVED YOU’RE INVITED! legible and visible from the by the governing body, this 9th street or road fronting the day of November, 2020. property. Book Signing Event A number shall be considered Join us as we welcome approved if: (1) the numbers /s/SCOTT SCHULTZ, Mayor Christian author contrast with their background, City of St. Francis, Kansas Rachel Redlin for a (2) the numbers are Arabic ATTEST: Please join us for IN-STORE book signing! Numerals or alphabet letters, (3) the numbers are a minimum /s/LILA L. WHITMORE, City sales, door prizes and treats! 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They named this new genre “farce.” Farce--in our context--can have two mean- ings: 1) to improve or expand (something, such as a literary work) as if by stuffing or 2) a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plot. Let’s look at these in order. The first definition works because a farce is certainly stuffed with St. Francis Rental assistance up to silly jokes, puns, puns, and more puns, and is definitely an expansion of the run of the mill comedy. The second definition is spot on for Equity the play the class has chosen this year. It is light--no heavy lifting for -Tire Service your brain, no deep psychological study of the characters, no surprise -Oil Changes $5,000 revelations about a certain hero’s paternity (Star Wars reference). 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The winner of this game will advance to the 8-Man Division II State Championship on Nov. 28 in Newton, Kansas. Go Indians!
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