Thursday, May 26, 2011 bird city times 3 Echoes Across the Plains By Dorthy L. Mast land to private owners. The first d. He had no agreement or con- Resolution adopted to hold The covered wagons just kept policy allowed large tracts of tract with anyone directly or in- on coming and coming across land to big interests. A different directly to turn the land over to the plains. policy was adopted that allowed anyone else. Several young people and the purchase of land for low Persons swearing falsely were election for mill levy raise adults have asked, “What was a prices by the sworn in settler. guilty of perjury according to the By Karen Krien The commissioners approved board will supply the paper. The patent and how did my grandfa- There were two main methods law and the perjurer was penal- [email protected] Terry Miller, clerk, and Justin cost will be one-fourth of the nor- ther or grandmother get one?” of securing land in the 1850s: ized by both the loss of the land The Cheyenne County Com- Lohr, noxious weed supervisor, mal printing costs. The request It might surprise you the num- 1. One was by means of Sol- and the money. missioners adopted a resolution to go to meetings. Miller will go was approved.. ber of single women or widows diers’ Military Bounty Land The Railroad Act - 1850 authorizing a special election to to abstract training in Salina and • Shawna Heath discussed “Op- that acquired patents. One such Warrant. Since 1776 land war- This act of 1850 granted to the raise the mill levy to support a Hays; Mr. Lohr will go to a Kan- tions” which was formally titled as woman, Miss Etta Lynn, acquired rants had been given as a reward states alternate sections of public nursing home in the county. sas Department of Transportation Northwest Kansas Domestic and two patents, a “Five-year Proven to the Nation’s soldiers. land on either side of the railroad Kari Gilliland, county attorney, meeting dealing with roadside Sexual Violence. She asked that Up,” and a “Timber Claim.” She 2. The land law of 1841 is lines and branches to aid in the had prepared the resolution spec- cleanup and spraying of right-of- the county continue to support the taught in the first private school known as the preemption act. Construction of certain railroads. ifying the wording for the ballot ways. service. No decisions were made. in 1885 in Bird City on the first This act provided that the head An amendment under the in the Aug. 2 election. The ballot In other business • Vicki Hubin attended the floor of the Court house build- of a family or widow or single Homestead Act allowed an ex- with only a yes or no box, asks • An abatement for property meeting and discussed the West- ing. She also became the first su- man over 21 years of age could soldier of the Civil War who had the question, “Shall the county of cleanup was signed for Leslie ern Kansas Child Advocacy Cen- perintendent of schools in Chey- file for 160 acres of public- do served nine months to take 160 Cheyenne County levy a tax not Hook. The cost of the work was ter. She also asked for the county’s enne County. main. acres of land within the limits of to exceed 6 mills for a home for added to her taxes after she bought continued financial support. No Another surprise might be if This claimant by law was re- a railroad grant whereas all other the aged?” the property. They also dropped decisions were made. you note the very first entry on quired to erect a dwelling on the settlers could only take 80 acres. The resolution was reviewed the interest and publication charg- Next meeting your land abstract. That could claim, make proof of his settle- Sources - Sod House Frontier then by a vote of 2-0, it was es. The next meeting will be held be a patent with a special num- ment to the register and receiver by Everett Dick passed. • The ambulance write offs for on Friday. Ordinarily, the com- ber. It might even tell you the at the land office for which that Gov. - Military records Clerk and election officer, Ter- April were $3,767. missioner’s meeting begins at 8 type of patent. official received fifty cents from Early Bird City Newspapers ry Miller, was instructed to start • The fair board asked to have a.m. but, this meeting will start at There are several types of pat- each claimant. The latter in ac- Note - One must remember that setting up the election. It will be Mary Morrow, register of deeds, 7:30 a.m. with the St. Francis City ents. cordance with the specifications when someone staked a claim in a special election but, since pri- print this year’s fair book. The Council The “preemption” act of 1841 laid down was required to swear those early times, he or she might mary elections are generally held - A preemption was the right to that - have to travel a long distance to a the first Tuesday in August, they purchase land before others. The a. He had never preempted be- land office by wagon, horseback thought this would be a good date Federal Government had a prob- fore. or walk to file. Fifty cents at that for this election. Club Clip lem administrating a land law of b. That he was not the owner time was a considerable amount Ryan Murray, emergency man- the public domain during Wash- of 320 acres of any state or ter- of money. DM ager, had brought in a burn ban Kanred Unit ington’s administration. The ritory. Next month - The Homestead resolution which had been adopt- The Family, Community and Ed- or other mother-baby programs. problem was how to provide an c. He had not settled on the land Act if 1862 and how it affected ed in another Kansas county. At- ucation Unit, Kanred, met on Mon- • Sew lap robes for nursing equitable method of distributing for the purpose of selling it. this area. torney Gilliland said she would day, May 9, at the Lebow Manor. homes. look it over as well as reviewing There were three members present: • Sew quilts for other children’s another resolution dealing with Dorthy Mast, Colleen Catic and homes or Head Start. Student receives Ford scholarship building permits that will affect Wanda Dowdy. • Sew quilts for Ronald McDon- the airport runway. Those attending discussed deco- ald houses. Craig Busse, a 2011 graduate gram is a part of Ford’s overall Sheriff’s report rating the Greisler Cemetery for • Do a fundraiser by selling draft of Cheylin High School FFA, has commitment to the National FFA Sheriff Craig Van Allen re- Memorial Day this year. It was catchers, table runners, purses, tis- been awarded a $1,000 scholar- Foundation. ported that one of the depart- decided that they should meet at sue box covers, pin cushions. Use ship by Yost Ford Mercury and Additionally, five National ment’s pickups had been dam- Wanda’s house on May 27 at 9 a.m. the money for the treasury or buy Ford Motor Company. Busse’s $1,000 Built Ford Tough schol- aged and he wanted direction as and all could go together to again a sewing machine to use or donate parents are Stephen and Janice arships are being awarded on to whether he should have it re- decorate this cemetery. Members one to the 4-H program or buy bat- Busse of Bird City. Craig plans to behalf of Ford Motor Company. paired as it still was in operating have taken this on as a project for ting. study agricultural business man- Ford Truck sponsors these five condition. The commissioners many, many years. • Teach kids to sew and recycle agement at Kansas State Univer- scholarships as a special project told him to get the estimates and Colleen presented the lesson at the same time. sity. of the National FFA Foundation. have it fixed. for today. It was called “Scraps to As Colleen started the lesson, she The Built Ford Tough Trucks Ford has supported the Nation- The sheriff’s department cov- Treasures.” This was a lesson de- brought articles that she had made FFA Scholarship Program is de- al FFA Foundation since the first ers the law in the city of Bird scribing what to do with all the cot- out of scraps of materials. One signed to recognize FFA mem- F-Series truck was introduced in City. There is a contract between ton scraps that people don’t know item was a cute purse with many bers’ talents and accomplish- 1948, and has sponsored the Built the county and the city. Sheriff what to do with. There were sug- pieces of material sewed together ments while encouraging their Ford Tough collegiate scholar- Van Allen said it will soon be gestions on projects...draft catchers and embellished with old buttons. future academic achievements. ship program since 1997. To date, time to renew the contract and the for doors, scrap quilts for children Another item was a scruff rug that The scholarship is one of 526 the program has awarded more commissioners need to be think- or homeless, table runners, pin was made with upholstery mate- scholarships awarded by Ford than $6,586,000 in scholarships ing about what arrangements the cushions, tissue box covers and rial on one side and other materials Division, Ford Motor Company to more than 6,586 FFA members Busse county will make with the city. purses. There were also directions sewed together on the other side. Fund and Ford dealers to FFA throughout the country. He will do a cost-analysis and the for each of these suggestions. Then This would be a great rug for ev- members who are high school Ford knows the value of hard the leaders of tomorrow is just commissioners will have some members were also told that they eryone to clean their muddy shoes seniors planning to attend college work and believes that hard work another way of ensuring a suc- numbers to make comparisons. could search other fine suggestions off when coming in from working in the fall of 2011, as well as cur- should be rewarded. Educating cessful future. Road and bridge for eye pillows, eye glass cov- outside. She brought a pin cushion/ rent collegiate students. This pro- aspiring young people to become The National FFA organization, department report ers, book covers, rag rugs, quilted sachet that used scraps of material formerly known as the Future Dave Flemming, road and cards, fabric bookmarks, tissue and old buttons and jewelry. These Farmers of American, is a national bridge supervisor, had two high- holder for your purse. Colleen gave were really great items to get mem- youth organization of 523,309 stu- way crossing permits for Tri- members the name of one website. bers to think of how they can re- Club Clip dent members as part of 7,487 lo- State Irrigation to bore under It is http://www.tipnut.com/scrap- cycle their pieces of material. cal FFA Chapters in all 50 states. a county road. The two areas happy-fabric-scr/. Members plan to have the next Go-Getters The FFA mission is to make a where they will bore are 1/2 mile There were also community ser- meeting on June 6 at the LeBow positive difference in the lives of apart and one will be for electric- The Bird City Go-Getters met that the livestock pictures are to vice ideas: Manor at 2 p.m., with LeeAnna students by developing their po- ity and the other for water. The at the Lutheran Church in Bird be taken before the premium sale. • Start a “Sewing for Others” Windell teaching the lesson, “An tential for premier leadership, per- permits were approved. City On May 5. Roll call was an- Also, the food stand will have dif- group. Invitation to Dine.” Colleen will sonal growth and career success Mr. Flemming asked for 5 swered by “What is your favorite ferent hours this year. • Invite youth groups such as be the hostess for the day. Anyone through agricultural education. minutes executive session to dis- animal?” Seven members and five It was voted on and approved 4-H and scouts to help collect fab- wanting to join the members for A scholarship was also given to cuss personnel. When coming out, adults attended the meeting. that any Go-Getter wanting to at- rics, sew and stuff. this lesson are welcome join them. Tyler Lauer, a St. Francis gradu- no decisions were made. Members making a quilt block tend 4-H camp this summer, is eli- • Sew baby blankets for hospitals ate. Meetings for the state 4-H quilt. Each 4-H’er gible for a $25 sponsorship from received a kit to make their own our group. block. The next meeting of the Bird UNRESERVED LAND 911 signs will be distributed and City Go Getters is planned for placed near rural residences once Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 at the Remember your the story regarding this runs in the Lutheran Church in Bird City. AUCTION local newspapers. Dominique Johnston loved ones, this Fair news: It was announced Reporter Memorial Day 820 Acres Irrigated, Dryland & CRP by having Wallace County, Kansas Deadlines !•! Deadlines Wednesday,Wallace County, June Kansas 8, 2011 We know how all of us hate deadlines — The Classic Rose make that special 10:00 AM, MST But in order for us to do our best and arrangement and deliver to your Elk’s Club—Goodland, KS try to keep you happy, please note Land Location: 16.7 Miles South of Kanorado on Road SH3. below The Saint Francis Herald cemetery site. We specialize in fresh This land will be offered in 4 individual tracts & combinations of tracts. and Bird City Times deadlines. and silk flowers, patio planters Articles and Ad are due Monday & hanging baskets. Legal Descriptions Seller: at 5 p.m. for that week’s paper Tract 1:NW/4 of Sec. 20-11-42 Ann Marie Rafacz Trust Ranging in price from $20 and up. Tract 2:SW/4 of Sec. 20-11-42 Tract 3:E/2 of Sec. 20-11-42 The Classic Rose — RoseMary Tract 4:SE/4 of Sec. 17-11-42 Bird City Times 116 Washington Street • 785-332-2200 Help Support Cheyenne County July 4th Celebration (America’s 235th and Kansas’ 150th Birthdays) With your financial support we will make this a Cheyenne County Tradition. Absolute Land Auction July 4th evening from 8-11 p.m. Monday, June 13th, 10 a.m. CDT near U.S. Highway 36 & College Street, at Captains Hooks Diner St. Francis, KS Intersections of Hwy. 27 & 36, Wheeler, KS. *Professional fireworks display set to patriotic 160 acres of Cheyenne County KS. Land For Better Horizons LLC music lasting approx. 50 minutes. SW ¼ 14-3-42 *Food & drinks provided by the Girl Scouts and Buyer to receive landlords share of 2011 wheat crop. Cheyenne Shrine Club Prime Western Kansas farm land. *An all American Summer Evening with family Listing Agent & Auctioneer For more information, complete sale bill and pictures go to Call For Sale Bill www.goodlandhomestead.com and friends Tom Harrison - 785-443-0136 Contact Terry L. Richardson, Broker/Auctioneer In Bird City: Drop off your donation at Hometown Mar- 785-899-2328, 800-974-2426 or 785-899-8094 cell Homestead Realty & Auction ket or Monty’s Beef Jerky. In St. Francis at Parkhill Res- 1023 Main, Goodland, KS. taurant, Hilltop General Store or Uptown Meat Market or mail to Joyce Russ, treasurer, P.O. Box 673, St. Francis, 1112 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Ks. 67756. Make your check payable to CheyCo July 785-899-3060 www.HomeLandRE.com 4th. A little will help a lot. Thank you. [email protected]

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