June 1, 2016 News

Birthdays: June 1, Jackie Casey; June 2, Kenneth Foster, Jordan Janke; June 3, Tim Rues, Clayton Herdman, Kathy Norlin, Anton Foust; June 4, Zachary Simmerman, Natalee North; June 5, Marlene Bronish; June 6, Michelle Gill, Carolyn Thompson, Spring Blackwell, Montana Skinner; June 7, Father Pascal Klein, Addie Kershner, Melissa Davis.

Anniversaries: June 1, Don and DeAnna Bergquist, Dean and Kim Jay; June 2, Jerry and Karen Casey; June 3, Greg and Beverly Buster; June 4, Mike and Jerilyn Stull; June 5, Norman and Malinda Anderson; June 6, Scott and Emily Keener; June 7, Julius and Lucy Unrein.

Michele Moran and Susan and Mike Keith attended the Alumni Meeting at Ransom on Saturday evening. Michele and Susan were members of the class of 1986, their 30th class reunion. Susan also took the tour of the Alexander Grade School on Saturday afternoon. She got to see Dixie Bott Baalman.

There are some beautiful pictures on Facebook of the flags at the McCracken City Cemetery. In the next issue we will tell you of those who helped to make the flag poles and flags possible.

They began filling the McCracken swimming pool Saturday evening.

The American Legion Post 59 and members of the Sons of the Legion at Brownell helped with the memorial service for Shannon McKinney on Saturday morning. The honor guard included Ty Elias, Chuck Higgins, Richard Showalter and Kenneth Foster. The firing squad led by Bill Zeller included Tony Harp, Gary Barnes, Martin Higgins, Babe Gilbert, Duane Richardson, Arlyn North and Bob Funk. The bugler sounded Taps.

The Mass at St. Mary's was led by Father Matthew Kumi. Those helping were Twila Higgins and Marge Moran, sacristians; gifts, Nicole and Madison Kirk; collections, John and Jason Moran, organist, Susan Keith, choir Michele Moran; server Shannon Keith, Lector Carolyn Thompson.

At St. Mary’s Cemetery  the Faith Sharing ladies, Pat Petz, Shirley Higgins, Twila Higgins. Jeanette McCormick, Jean Schutte, Phyllis Conrad, Carolyn Thompson and Jean Schutte, of St. Mary’s led the rosary with the help of Rosann Felder of WaKeeney.   The Honor Guard for the military services were Brett Gilbert, Kenneth Foster, Ty Elias and Richard Showalter, Bill Zeller, Master of Ceremonies, gave the Gettysburg address, Arlene Gilbert lead the community choir.  Lynnette Doornbos gave Flanders Field and Kerrie Morgan gave The Answer to Flanders Field.  Firing squad were Tony Harp, Babe Gilbert, Martin Higgins, Bob Funk, Gary Barnes, Arlyn North and Jake Tomlinson. Sally Jacobs sounded Taps.   The military service was repeated at McCracken City Cemetery.
 
The Memorial Day dinner was sponsored by the McCracken Swimming Pool.  A large crowd attended.

If you have news for the paper, please email Carolyn or Shirley: Carolyn, yawgerr@gbta.net Shirley shirleyh@gbta.net. Thank you!!

Don’t forget the 100th birthday of Inez Manos. You may send cards to Inez Manos, 701 W 6th Street, LaCrosse, Kansas 67548

The choir is always so appreciated at the Memorial Day Services. Singers are needed again this year. Please join the choir at the Catholic Cemetery 10:30 and the City Cemetery at 11:00.

Andrew Dale graduated from Colorado University on May 7th, 2016 with a double major; Architectural Design and French. Linda Dale, Joann Micheli and Mark McCormick from McCracken and Audra, Flynn and Perrin Holland from Albuquerque, NM joined Evan for the celebration.

Audra Elizabeth Holland graduated from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque on May 13th, 2016 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Audra graduated with university honors, Magna cum Laude. Linda Dale and Mark McCormick joined Audra, Flynn, Chris and Perrin Holland for the festivities. Joann Micheli regrettably was not able to make the second trip.

Roy and Phyllis Conrad attended the graduation of Chandler James Allen their grandson and son of Neil and Rhonda Allen on Monday evening which was held at Charles Koch Arena. Chandler was a student of Wichita North West High. He was one of the 325 that graduated. A graduation open house was held at the Allen's on Sunday. Around 65 family and friends attended the open house. Other guests were Richard and Linda Conrad from St. Louis, Mo. and their son Andrew Conrad from Orlando, Florida. Chandler is hoping to pursue his music career.

Please read the articles about Nekoma and Hargrave in Sunday, May 22nd issue of the Hutchinson News written by Amy Bickel. Excellent!

Dorothy Thompson Jones died of cancer on May 15 at Wesley hospital in Wichita. She was the youngest in the family of Robert and Arrena Thompson. Dorothy was formerly of McCracken.

Norma McNair with the help of Tracy Humbert and granddaughter Lexie Molloy moved back to McCracken and will be pastor of Ransom, Arnold and McCracken United Methodist Churches starting July 3rd. All are welcome to come see what the Lord is doing.

Stop by the library on Memorial Day Monday. Library will be open 9 am - 4 pm. There will be free bottled water and cookies.

Arline Rues attended her granddaughter’s graduations. Lily Rues 8th grade promotion from Cair Paravel Latin School on Friday, May 20th in Topeka. Also attending the graduation Rose Rues Diehl, Alicia Rues Barrett, Tim Rues, Cathy Casey, Catherine Casey.

On Saturday, May 21st Maddie Rues graduate high school from Cair Paravel Latin School in Topeka. Attending the graduation Tony Rues, Emma and Kate Rues, Tim Rues, Alicia and Leigh Barrett, Cathy Casey and Catherine Casey and Rose Rues Diehl. Maddie will be attending Kansas State University.

Did you know the Ward Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver was born In Kansas? This is one of the many fun facts that you will learn when the McCracken Public Library presents the traveling exhibit.....Kansas in

Scott and Emily Keener welcomed Quade Scott Keener to their family on May 4. He was 9 lbs 12 oz and 21.5" long.
Owen and Evelyn were very excited! He was called "sister" for a LONG time by Evelyn, but she's finally accepted that
he's a "brother" instead, regardless of her preference.the Movies and Television. This exhibit features beautiful movie posters and photos that celebrate the connection to Kansas in film and television. This exhibit will be at the McCracken Public Library June 1st - July 31st. For more information 785-250-6002

Golf News On Saturday, June 4th The McCracken Country Club -LaCrosse "K-4" tournament starting at MCC at 9:00 am We will tee off at MCC at 9 am and play 9 holes. When done, we will drive to LaCrosse Country Club eat lunch then play the final 9 holes. This is a 4 person scramble and cost is $100.00 per team. More info call Les 785-230-4433

A 3 person scramble golf tournament was held at the McCracken Country Club on Sunday, May 22nd. Despite the blustery conditions, 33 golfers showed up for the event! This was a great turnout and the Club is grateful to all of those golfers who support it through membership, tournament participation and volunteering. It keeps the course open!

The winners of the tournament were the team of Jeff Werth, Neal Jacobs and Dennis Brungardt. There was a tie for second place between the team of Shawn Peters, Judge Dale Snyder, and Mitch Keeley and the team of Larry Craft, Matt Craft and Les Stecklien. After some heated debate, it was decided that the only appropriate way to break the tie was through a 100 yard chip off. Ignoring the gusty conditions, Judge Snyder volunteered to go first and confidently hit his shot to within 12 inches of the pin! Everyone else on the 2 teams went through the motions of hitting their shots, but it was “game over” with the Peters team taking 2nd place and the Craft team wondering what just happened.

Other big winners on the day were Jason Showalter for longest drive and closest to the pin and Jeff Werth for longest putt. Nice work Jason and Jeff!

Our next tournament is SATURDAY, June 4th. This is the much anticipated “Highway 4” tournament. It is a 4 person scramble at $100 per team. We will play the first 9 holes in McCracken, then head to La Crosse Country Club for lunch and the final 9 holes at LCC. WE HAVE CHANGED THE START TIME FROM 8 AM TO 9 AM. The time on the MCC schedule is wrong! Go by the time shown on the local access channel on TV. We think there will be a good crowd so be ready to tee off at McCracken at 9 AM! See you all there!

History Notes: 1976:

A ten year summary of the K-18 Cookie League: 280 wins and 52 losses. MHS Mustangs blitzed the Gorham Oilers 66-14 with Jerry Casey scoring on a 75 yard touchdown run; Joe Conner scored on a 56 yard pass from Morgan and Irvin; a Casey pass to Marty Mills for 31 yards in the 4th quarter ended the scoring. Sue Skillett was crowned Queen and Les Rogers King in the homecoming game with Dorrance. Attendants were Kim McCormick, Paulette Healy, Don Johnson and Mike Conner. Crown bearer and flower girl were David Moran and Melissa Morgan, MHS won 36-28. Mustang yearbook staff is Diane McFarren, Jane Moran, Sue Skillett Davis, and Willard Justice. Shirley Harp hosted a 5th birthday party for her son Billy Harp. Guests were Treva and ClaytonWilson, Kelly Petz, Reed Bland, Joel Miller, Heath North, Terry Petz, Brett Gilbert, Lynnette and Brian Harp. McCracken Colts football team members are Wade Hinman, Chris Petz, Jeff McCormick, Kevin Rourke,, Chris Jones, Troy Zinn, Randy Conrad, Chad Herdman, Doug Elias, Kevin Casey, Neal Jacobs and Mike Stull. They had a 14-6 win over Bazine and an 8-0 victory over Otis-Bison. MHS juniors and seniors will present the play “Lovely Ladies” Friday. Cast members are Karin Seltman, Terri Rogers, Kim McCormick, Ellen Davis, Jane Moran, Peggy Rixon, Carolyn Casey, Janet Unrein, Paulette Healy, Cheryl Foreman, Sue Davis, Danny Halbleib and director, Rich Billinger.