RCNews October 19, 2016

Birthdays: October 19, Frank Littler, Pat Miles, Linda Kenyon, Casey Shaw; October 20, Larry Buster, Kyra Horesky Reese; October 21, Cindy Petz, Kevin Casey, Brady Whitis, Chris Ault, Sonny Showalter; October 22, Kevin Anderson (Shane's); October 23, Terri Everhart, Brandon Mills, Donna Hill, Mary Peach, Stephanie Anderson; October 24, Doug Keady, Aiden Anderson; October 25, Jean Herdman, Janet Miller, Maverick DeWitt.

Anniversaries: October 21, Aaron and Lesley McGaughey; October 23, Josh and Hannah Enslow.

Welcome to the Fall Fest this Saturday. Come and enjoy all the events, food and music.

Mason Weber, Ness City, was recently recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at Emporia State University. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Mason's parents are Mike and Kelly Weber, Ness City; grandparents are Judy Helget; Bob and Shirley Weber; and Bob and Marlene Wilson Funk, Wakeeney.

Congratulations to Kyra Horesky and Bryant Reese on their marriage at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, on Saturday, October 15.

Priscella Jacobs has given the museum a blue and gold McCracken Mustang cup.

Diz Washaliski and Marlene Funk were in Wright, Kansas, on Saturday, October 15, for the wedding of James Hanson and Dorothy Raub at St. Andrew Catholic Church. John Hanson, James's brother also attended from Columbia, South Carolina.

Check out the new sign at the park. It will show events and interesting information for the City of McCracken.

Our sympathy to the family of Julia Zeller, 95, who died October 12, 2016 at LaCrosse. She was born in rural McCracken on December 18, 1920 to Herbert and Ida (Darkes) Davenport. Julia was a descendant of many of the original settlers of McCracken from Whitley County, Kentucky and the Darkes family from Pennsylvania who came to America from France with General Lafayette to fight for freedom with the colonists. She married Francis Zeller February 1, 1944. He pre-deceased her. She was a striking personality with her colorful skirts and Indian jewelry. The funeral mass was conducted by Father Matthew Kumi. The casket bearers were Dan Zeller, Kiel Emerson, Willie Zeller, Chandler Petz, Lance Legleiter and Nathan Felder. Burial was in the McCracken City Cemetery by her husband and son.

A reminder about Fall Fest. . . . Saturday October 22 at the McCracken Grade School with the car show beginning at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lunch, soup supper, expanded entertainment for the kids, vendors, silent and live auctions. There are lots of neat items for the auctions and the vendors have such pretty items.....See you there!!

Today (Sunday) was a slow start. Saturday I totally had a great time seeing all the kids and big kids have a great time playing, volleyball, tether ball, baseball, playing in the tents, ( the little kiddos) LOL I’m so glad that you all came to enjoy, the food, games, and the beautiful weather.. Amanda Showalter, Rianne Danyel, Kyson Mickal and Terren Showalter, Jessica Berg, Jason Showalter, Havyn Showalter, Shaili Showalter, Taybree, and Ryker Showalter, Melissa Berg, Maddy Maddox, Charlie, Shelby and all the kids, Helena, Robbie and Austin McGaughey, Valerie and Kevin Anderson and all the kiddos. Shirley Higgins, Kim Peach, Susan Davis, Brian and your kiddos, Crystal and Chad Foust and your family, Mitchel Jacobs, I HAD A FANTASTIC BIRTHDAY... THANK-YOU all for being here. You all made my day more special.... <3 <3 I see another get together in the making... You all will get a personal invite... Hugs to you all Diane McFarren.

Jerry, Tanner and Jenna Higgins attended the Kansas State Football game Saturday evening, was a beautiful
evening, the Wildcats were winners and made it home before midnight..

ATTENTION MCCRACKENITES: The Spook Parade will take place Saturday the 29th and TRICK OR TREATING will take place after that!!! Spread the word so people can plan ahead!!! Thanks :) (tagging people who live here so you can help spread the word)

We had a great day for golf, 7-teams, first place went to Gene Erb, Smoky Fairbanks, and Zack Zwietzer Second place went to Gerald Washburn, Jason Showalter, and Jesse Berg, third place to Sean Peters, Ty Elias, and Tony Harp. The rest of the players were Les Diehl, Lance McCormick, Martin Higgins, Lane Pfannenstiel, Chad Oberhelman, Chris Brooke, Scott Foos, Jeff Werth, Paul Werth, Rich Showalter, Johnny Mac Showalter, and Amanda Showalter. Longest Putt-Smoky Fairbanks, Men’s Longest Drive – Jason Showalter, Ladies Longest Drive – Jesse Berg, and Closest to the Pin – Scott Foos. We want to thank everyone for making this a great year in the world of Golf here in McCracken and our spring meeting will be in March, so keep golf for fun and we will see you all this next season.

Our sympathy to the family of Erwin “Shorty” Kroeger, 91, of Ellis who died October 8, 2016. Holly Gilbert was one of his daughters. His funeral will be in Ellis, Wednesday at 10:00.

Raffle Time!
Please stop by the library and purchase your tickets!
This year the McCracken Library has this beautiful quilt hand stiched with lots of TLC!!!

We appreciate Tina Vogel Barber for donating this stunning beauty!

Tickets are 1 for a $1 and 6 for $5

One lucky person will win this treasure at our November fundraiser.

1963 History

McCracken Grade School Band members: Robin Schuckman, Robert McGaughey, Ivan Janke, David Derr, Randy Taylor, John Rourke, Don Johnston, Maureen Janke, John Elmore, Rober Legleiter, Bruce Davis, Rosemary Rues, Linda Sloan, Toni McMullen, Joy Rixon, Kody Wendler, Cheryl Davis, Donna Greenway, Kerry Wendler, Steve Foreman, Tim Rues, Kent Brown, Mike Conner, Diana McFarren, Sally Buster, Nancy Higgins, Lynette Legleiter, Roberta Halbleib, Marsha and Paulette Healy, Arlene Rues, teacher.

7th and 8th grade Scholarship Team: David Derr, Jerald Grumbein, John Elmore, Roger Legleiter, Ray Wierman, Danny McFarren, John Irvin, John Rourke, Daryl Casey, Laura Hinman, Kody Wendler, Maureen Janke, Janice Brack.

8th graders: Kerry Wendler, Danny McFarren, Maureen Janke, David Wetzel, John Rourke, Tim Moran, Cathie Ryan, John Irvin, Betty Moran, Laura Hinman, Don Johnston, Janice Brack, Daryl Casey, Laura Pfaff and Lonnie Irvin.