December 12, 2018 News

Birthdays: December 12, Phyllis Higgins; Jessica Stull; September 13, Rosemarie Schwindt, Janice Rein, Cory Malloy, Kristopher Taylor, Kasi Taylor, Christina King; December 14, Garrett McCormick, Rachel Irvin; December 15, Nancy Wiebe, Treva Bergquist, Sonya Conner, Carla Rodeman, Colby Chestnut, Holly Gilbert; December 26, Tammy Sewell, Mac Miller Hayes; December 17, Linda Dale; December 18, none.

No anniversaries.

Shannon Keith, daughter of Mike and Susan Keith, graduated Cum laude from Kansas State University on Saturday, December 8 at Bramlage Coliseum. Her major is Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science. Those attending were Robert and Sharon Keith and Craig and Wanda Keith, Wellington; Aubrey Cook, Salina, Elizabeth from Gerard; Carolyn Thompson, McCracken; Brett Christenson, Kansas City, and her parents of Ellsworth. A reception was held following the graduation.

Others graduating from Rush County were Alyssa Oborny, LaCrosse and Anndrea Kraisinger, Otis, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Katelynn Stull received her Master of Science Degree in Food Science at KSU on Friday. She is the daughter of Craig and Julie Stull and the granddaughter of Janice Stull who attended the graduation.

There was a cougar or bobcat in the back yard of Canada Blasdel's house. It was chased away from her dogs by the Timkens. Watch your small pets.Candy took pictures of the prints in the yards.

My brother enjoyed the Chiefs' game on Sunday with the overtime win against the Ravens.

Check out the full size nativity scene at the home of Chris and Allie Ault.

The Dream Group met in Hays on Monday afternoon. Those attending were the hostess, Kathleen Kuchar, Christine Wagner, Carol Heiman, Shirley Higgins and Carolyn Thompson

Elaine and Frank celebrated Christmas at Thanksgiving. Those attending were Scott, Amber, James and Jacque Littler, Stacey, Trevor, Brennen, Tyron and TJ Steinert, Kristy, Seth, Ella, Jarrett and Tyson Packard, Cody Prosser, John and Linda Seymour. Brenda and Carl Rosenlund were unable to come from Houston. Brenda had foot surgery and was still on elevation and ice treatment so was unable to make the trip. A good time was had by all!!!! Elaine Littler went to Houston to help Brenda during her recovery. We didn’t do much except catch up on our visiting.

Shirley saw four of Santa’s Reindeer come down 4th street heading north Sunday morning.... Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen!!! Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blixen and Rudolph were missing.

There are some very nice Christmas decorations around the ‘city’, drive around and observe since we are having nice weather. Thanks to whoever put up the lights in the city park, great job!

Jerry officiated in Larned Saturday, the athletic director there had gone to school in Lakin and Rich Higgins was his teacher. He said Rich’s son Craig was named after him, Craig Russ.

Santa was a big hit in McCracken Saturday afternoon. He arrived at the Fire Station with sacks of candy and there were hot dogs and hot chocolate for the children.

We forgot to mention in the news how ‘awesome’ the Rush County Community Choir was last Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church in McCracken. What a lot of musical talent we have in the area. Thanks for the performance.

History Notes 1991:

Congratulations to Jeff and Kathy Lovitt Hurd, Portage Michigan, on the birth of a son, Eric, born May 10, 1991; Jennie Hinman, daughter of Greg and Sheila Hinman was an 8th grade graduate of Lewis Grade School; Tawny Smith, daughter of Bob and Debbie Smith was an 8th grade graduate of Norton Grade School; McCracken 8th grade graduates of McCracken Middle School were: Mark Anders, Ryan Urban, Elizabeth Slater, Greg Legleiter, Pat Jacobs, Heath Burgardt, Justin Kramer, Becky Baalmann, Eric Wilhelm, Bessie Reidl, Heather Horyna, Chad Irvin, Elizabeth Klaus, Lonnie Basgall, Pauletta Blair, Marty Barnett, Roger Baldwin, Hal McNerney, Mark Elpers, Kim Carver, Kevin Kershner, Christi Conner Richard Knauf, Corey Cline, Aaron Legleiter and Jamie Bott; Teachers are Kathy Tomlinson, Arlene Gilbert, Janice Stull, Benny Viegra, John Rose, Linda Lawson, Carol Doyle, Terry Musil and Melvin Barnett, principal; today’s market wheat $2.48, milo $3.60;


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Patricia Petz:

What a busy week!  I was needed every day either at the Elementary or High School.  At this time of year, there is always a lot of Doctor appointments, sicknesses, and unfortunately funerals to attend to.  

I had an enjoyable evening on Monday, as I attended the Elementary Winter Concert.  lt always seems
Iike the younger students put on an enjoyable program singing their songs.  The K-2 students had the audience laughing throughout their program entitled "Elflandia." The older students from grades 3 - 6 provided a reenactment from the "Nutcracker Suite" and did a very nice job.  It made for a very late evening for me, but I'm glad that I stayed to watch them!

After school on Friday, I stopped by to see mom and discovered that she had many visitors.  Bob and Linda Stone from Topeka had stopped in to visit before their trip back home. Maynard Steitz from Locust Grove  had also stopped in to visit with his niece and nephew.  After they left, mom came with me to spend the night.  Later that evening, Angie, Trent, Drake, and Grant came from McPherson to spend the night.

We were all up early on Saturday morning, so that we could head to the Hays Rec to watch Drake and the McPherson team play basketball throughout the day.  He had games at 9, 11, 2, and 4.  WOW!  What a busy day.  Unfortunately, Drake's team lost all of their games.  Angie and Trent had to leave early for a Christmas party back in McPherson, so the boys stayed overnight with me.  After the games, Drake, Grant, and I got us something to eat and then headed to the movies to watch "The Grinch."  Kameron and Kallynn Petz, two of my other grandchildren from Hays, joined us to watch this delightful movie. 

Although I was up early, I soon discovered that this "Grandma" was rather slow in getting herself, two grandchildren, and a dog kenneled up before heading to church.  After church, the boys, Great-Grandma Mary, and I had a delicious fried chicken meal at the Parish Center.  Then we headed to Great Bend to deliver the boys back to their parents.  After a little bit of Christmas shopping mom and I headed back home.  It was nice to finally relax after a long week of hustle and bustle!