July 18, 2013 News

Birthdays: July 18, Mary Anne Taylor, Dennis Elias, Sean Peters; July 19, Stacy Rues, Gail Keady, Donald Casey; July 20, Cecilia Gilbert, Peggy Janke, Craig Stull, Lisa Legleiter, Joann Micheli; July 21, Jerry Higgins, Anthony Mills; July 22, Brett Gilbert, Rick Keady, Michele Moran, Mathew Stull, Ron Casey, Trace Brackney; July 23, Larry Hinman, Marilyn Mills, Shiloh Tomlinson, Melanie Petz; July 24, Misty Irvin, Chandler Allen.

Anniversaries: July 18, Dale and Celeste Davis; July 21, Jim and Karin Casey, Edgar and Carolyn Schadel; July 23, Bryan and Kelsee Kirsch; July 24, Mike and Susan Keith.

Kudos to the McCracken Rodeo Committee. They are to be commended for doing a fantastic job with the rodeo this year. I can't remember when we had so many bull riders - 38 this year. They had to do the rides in sections. Only one rider prevailed which is a tribute to the stock provided by McCloy Rodeo Company.

Our concern and support for Nicole Ryan, Crystal Foust and family, Mitchell Jacobs and family at the loss of their mother and wife, Terrie Lasater.

Marilyn and George Sommers and Ray Wierman were weekend guest of Francis and Roberta Wierman.

If you didn't get to stop by the museum during rodeo time, we will keep the display of angels and pictures up. Please call Shirley, Phyllis or Carolyn and we will be glad to open the museum at your convenience.

Renewing members of the Jail/Museum are Reba Baker, Mary McCormick, John and Sharon Irvin, Bob and Marlene Funk, George Hunter, Tony, Tomi, Emma, Kate and Will Rues and Shelby Bowers., Francis and Roberta Wierman, Chuck Higgins, Jerry Higgins. New members are Bob and Charmaine Wolfe and Phyllis Higgins.

Memorials were received in memory of Pete Rixon from Reba Baker; Lucy and Buck Vogle from Mary McCormick; Lester Higgins, Mildred Rein and Eddie Rein from Phyllis Higgins; Joyce Hunter from George Hunter; James K. Wierman from Francis and Roberta Wierman, Victor Higgins from Chuck Higgins; Lonnie Irvin from Jerry Higgins.

Roger Legleiter stopped by the museum and enjoyed the wonderful history of the Rodeo compiled by Shirley Higgins. He also donated a copy of the 2012 Rodeo Booklet to the museum. We have a copy of every rodeo booklet. As far as we know there was no booklet for the first year 1987.

Bob and Marlene Funk have donated a framed article about the Irish settlement southwest of McCracken to the Jail/Museum written by Jan Gantz and published in the Ness County News. This article also appears in a booklet of historical places in Ness County that is available at the Prairie Mercantile in Ness City.

The DVD that Austin McGaughey prepared last year was shown at the museum this year. There are some wonderful pictures.

A large group of friends gathered in Ellis on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the birthdays of Fred (age 84) and Mary Anne Taylor (age 80). The surprise birthday celebration was hosted by their family.

Mike, Susan and Shannon Keith were in Washington D. C. from July 4 to July 8. They attended the Capitol Fourth event, toured the Holocaust Museum, art galleries and rode the Duck on the Potomac and around Washington. They visited Ben Thompson and his friends, Shirley Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rubin and Olya.

Those who played in the golf tournament for those 55 and older Saturday morning were: Jerry Higgins, Tony Harp, Martin Higgins, George Sommers, Ken Foster, Jerry Schutte, Les Diehl and Bruce Davis.

Placing 1st were Tony and Jerry; 2nd Les and Bruce; 3rd was a tie with Jerry Schutte, Kenny, George and Martin.

The MHS sponsored golf tournament held Saturday morning at the McCracken Golf Club hosted 98 golfers: George Sommers, Alan Hill, Dale Whittum, Mark Rathburn, Les Diehl, Martin Higgins, Ken Foster, Jerry Higgins, Randy, Kris & Jorden Taylor, Shane Irvin, Shelby Burke, Mitch Conner, Mitch Keeley, Sean Peters, Dylan Gross, Corey Weber, Dustin Bain, Zach Craseio, Tony & Sam Harp, Joe Jennings, Adrian Jennings, Mark Baus, Eric Washaliski, Mike Keith, Wilma Washaliski, Scott Foos, Gene Erb. Matt Kraft, Larry Kraft, Chris Irvin, Greg Norris, Shelly & Brett Turner, Scott Littler, Kirby Hagans, Tayler Stull, Dick Schmidt, Mike & Sharolyn Legleiter, Haydn Buhr, Bryan Hirsch, Chad Oberhelman, Jason Pavlu, Ryan Martin, Curtis Albers, Kyle & Debi Wherry, Kerry Kitchener, Heath Morgan, Kevin Woods, Brent Raner, Cody Woods, Dennis Peters, Robert Rein, Benny McCaskey, Ronnie Rein, Joe Gabel, Brad Yonken, Brad Launchbaugh, Alan Westfall, Bryan and Treva Bergquist, Darrin Murray, Devin Ghumm, Jerrod Sanders, Josh Breshears, Ethan James, Dustin McWorter, Troy Clouston, Alexis Nichepor, Anson Seib, Jeff Walgren, Ryan Webs, Scott Irvin, Zach Stejaskal, Dustin Matel, Dennis Shell, Jeff Jennings, Ed Circle, Jeff Werth, Brad Erb, Brett Corsair, Trent Witthuhn, Tanner Yohe, Bryant Patterson, Clayton Kershner, Tyler Siek, Richard, Johnny Mac, Jason Showalter, John, Cameron & Kyra Horesky and Bryant Reece.

Championship flight winners: Chris Irvin, Greg Norris, Shelly and Brett Turner; 2nd place championship flight: Troy Clouston, Alexis Nichepor, Anson Seib, Jeff Walgren; 3rd place Les Diehl, Jerry Higgins, Kenneth Foster, Martin Higgins.

1st flight winners Mark Baus, Wilma Washaliski, Eric Washaliski, Mike Keith; 2nd place, Richard, Johnny Mac, Jason Showalter, 3rd place: Scott Littler, Kirby Hagans, Tayler Stull and Dick Schmidt.

2nd flight winners, Jerrod Sanders, Josh Breshears, Dustin McWorter, Ethan James; 2nd place Dennis Shell, Ed Circle, Jeff Jennings; 3rd place, Tanner Yohe, Brian Patterson, Clayton Kershner, Tyler Seik.

Apologies for all the misspelled names.

We appreciate all our 'golfers' who braved the high temperatures, it went so very well this year. The tournament was finished by around 1:00. We think everyone wanted to get in to an a/c building.

The 10th Annual McCracken Rodeo Stompin' out Cancer Fun Run/Walk on July 13, 2013 @ 7:30 am included: Tom Rues, Cole Murray, David and Lanette Kaster, Carolyn Davenport, Morgan West, Jerilyn Stull, Leslie Engel, Colby Stull, Tomi Rues, Will Rues, Tayler Stull, Ann Baus, Valerie Anderson, Zach Peach and Brendon Peach.

1st Place: Cole Murray--21:42.19

2nd Place: Tayler Stull

3rd Place: Morgan West

4th Place: Leslie Engel

5th Place: Valerie Anderson

6th Place: Will Rues and Colby Stull

There were three different races for those participating--a 1 mile, a 5K Non-Competitive, and a 5K.

No, Tom Rues did not move, he doesn't live in Connecticut, he still lives in New Hampshire. Sorry about that Tom.

All my kids and grandchildren were home for the rodeo except for Dominic, who had to work, Jodi and Jenna were in Lawrence for a volley ball camp. (The Hutchinson volleyball team placed first in the ten team bracket at the KU volleyball team camp). Several friends of the grandchildren were here, four from Hoisington, eight from Hutchinson, Jesikka 'Ginger' Smith, Norton, Marissa, Leigh and Dahltan Malik, Omaha.

Our Kansas City neighbors and their families were here and attended the golf tournament, rodeo and David Zerfas 'Zerf' program. They are coming back for the Rush County Fair the last of July. Let's hope it isn't as hot and we've had rain.

Tom Rues, Ron, Cathy and Alex Casey spent rodeo weekend at the home of their mother, Arline Rues. Sue Schuster, Richard and Nancy Baker were weekend guests of Les and Rose Diehl.

Jerry Schutte, Tempe, Arizona visited his mother Jean Schutte rodeo weekend.

LeRoy Gilbert, Haily Gilbert and Brandt Rogers, were guests of Babe and Arlene Gilbert rodeo weekend; Bob and Marlene Funk were in/out visitors.