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2004
Pictures of a Recent Dust Storm that blew through Colby and Wakeeny, KS. The same storm came through McCracken that day.
2003
This new soldier marker was made by Tom Sauer for the West Burch American Legion Post #59 for placement in front of the American Legion Building in McCracken. Pictured with the marker is Bill and Francis Zeller.
Fall Colors taken from the top of the Collingwood Elevator courtesy of Bob Wolfe. We're all enjoying the beautiful colors of the trees, gorgeous this year in McCracken.
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2004
November shoppers in Hutchinson. Joy Hunter, Julia Davenport, Helena McGaughey, Tomi Rues, Lorraine Ryan - - - Norma Leiker, Shirley Higgins, Ashley McGaughey, Carolyn Thompson, Machree Jones. Taken in front of Scribbles & Scraps on 1517 North Lorraine. |
Gazebo at McCracken City Park sporting a new roof. |
New childrens swing set purchased for the McCracken City Park with alumni donations. |
Memorial in McCracken City Park. Memorial plaque on left side of stone post McCracken sign. |
US and Kansas flags in McCracken City Park. |
Merry-go-round repaired and painted at McCracken City Park. Sandra Jacobs and Laura Casey Linsey were instrumental in the work |
This is the Halloween party at the McCracken Library, held on October 16th.
Kids attending were Katelyn Engel, Emma and Kate Rues, Annie Wyre, Lexi and Zoe Anderson, Zachery and Brendon Peach. Other 'kids' included Paulette Harp, Lynette Engel and Valerie Rogers.
The kids are 'mummifying' themselves.
Pictures from the McCracken Alumni and Rodeo Weekend
held on the weekend of July 10th and 11th...
(many of the larger pictures are courtesty of the
Rush County News and Stacie Sandall, feature writer)
Looking Back |
Pony Rides |
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LeeRoy Schuckman - Curly Juvenal |
Julius Unrein and granddaughter at the McCracken Rodeo |
The 'Wilson' twins, Marlene Funk, Arlene Gilbert at the Rodeo |
Diz Washaliski - Floyd Thompson at the Rodeo grounds |
Juanita Walker Caviness &
Pat Walker Derr |
Bill Lovitt, Curly Juvenal, Babe Gilbert, LeRoy Gilbert watching rodeo events |
eric bare buck |
josh bull |
josh bull |
eric bare buck |
trell bare buck |
trace mutton |
josh bull |
dustin bull |
smith saddle buck |
travis calf roping |
josh bull |
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Eric Strick 2nd place in bareback ride at Rodeo.
Jeff "Slim" Gardner of Fredonia was the clown |
Trace Brackney, LaCrosse, was one of those who did the mutton busting. His father, Mark, centered right was encouraging him. |
Jack Wilson and Allen McCloy in the Rodeo grounds |
After a successful ride on the sheep, prizes included a bandana and pin |
Allan McCloy, Rodeo Contractor and Jack Wilson rode the pickup during the second half of the trail ride. |
Jack Wilson, first riding into the rodeo grounds |
Jack Wilson patrolling the rodeo grounds |
Trail Riders stop for a rest |
Gerald Walker |
Group of trail riders |
Kizmin Wilson on the Trail Ride |
Jack Wilson and his son Clayton Wilson on the Trail Ride |
Allan McCloy, Rodeo Contractor and Jack Wilson rode the pickup during the second half of the trail ride |
Contestants and former queeens:
(l to r) Miss Rodeo McCracken 2003 Jodi Mermis, Shandra Draper, Amy Wilson, Colby; Nikki Brobst, Stockton, Janae Skelton, Larned, Danielle Dinges, Ness City, Miss Rodeo Kansas Princess Lisa Jones and Miss Rodeo Kansas Ashley Cooper. |
Miss Rodeo McCracken 2004 Amy Wilson Miss Rodeo McCracken 2003 Jodi Mermis |
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At the annual golf tournament. |
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Arlene Gilbert |
Robert and Benny |
Frank, Terry, and Fuzz |
This was the first annual Cancer Walk event. Proceeds were $200.00 |
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Kirk Shapland - Buffalo Bill Cody |
Kirk Shapland is a Buffalo Bill Cody reenactor who did a one man show at the Rodeo. He has portrayed Buffalo Bill on the History Channel in the show Carson & Cody. He is shown here with Rose Rues Diehl and Norma Sloan Leiker. |
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This is the oldest graduate from MHS who lives in the area. Ruth Akers Yawger, class of 1928 |
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Art work done by Bob Foster and Paulette Harp used in skit at the Alumni Meeting & Alumni Banquet |
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Band: Members were Gloria and 'spring Blackwell, Brooke Deines, Sheryl and Kelsee Rogers, Sharon Irvin, Matt and Jessica Casey, Michael Greenway, Ellen SKershner and Clinton Kershner. |
Arlene Gilbert prepares the alumni band at the gazebo at City Park |
Chuck Higgins, Hutchinson, has retired from teaching and opened a new business - Scribbles & Scraps. |
Carolyn Thompson, Arlene Ingraham Rues, Marilyn Wierman Sommers at Museum enjoying the teapot display |
Is there a future Miss Rodeo McCracken here? |
Kerri Derr Morgan, Cheryl Foreman Larsen, Sandy Foreman Irvin and Tammy Higgins Irvin |
Chuck Higgins, Frank Foster, Sara Foster, Bob Foster and Jerry Higgins |
Laura Unrein Beck & Tammy Higgins Irvin near the Big Tent |
Bob Fear at the rodeo grounds |
Sculpture of prickley pear cactus made by Pat Istas of Lecompton. Stone marker and sunflower also made by Pat for the Jail/Museum yard |
back row: Shawna North, Jan North, Laura North Martin
front row: Clay North, Logan North, Brandon North, Sara Martin, Aidan Martin |
Joe Jennings, Delay Beach, Florida visited the musem and left Jennings pictures |
Elaine Pfannenstiel Fulkerson, Manhattan and Marlene Pfannenstiel Bronish, Aurora, CO with Floyd Thompson at the Jail/Museum |
llen holds court. (left to right) Sandy Foreman Irvin, Cheryl Foreman Larsen, Ellen Davis Kershner at the rodeo grounds |
Dennis Peters answers charges by Judy Judy (Brenda Legleiter, not shown). Others in picture are Carolyn Stremel davenport, Tyrel Elias and G. T. Barnes. & Band |
This is John Irvin and Dennis Walker plus a cow chaser in training. |
1974 class reunion: BR: Randy Taylor, Kirk Wells, Roger Legleiter, Ivan Janke, John Elmore FR: Steve Swartz, Brenda (Rogers) Keener, Roxene (Fletcher) Kaltenbaugh, Cheryl (Davis) Werth. Not pictured: Joy (Rixon) Petz, Dan Conner, Jeff and Pam (Showalter) Seltman, Carla (Taylor) Strobach. |
Vic and Shirley's grandkids BR: Nicole, Jenna, Zach, Tanner, Cameron, FR: Kami Jones (friend) Lindsey, Kyra |
Pictures from earlier this year...
Kindergarten buddies:
Mark Baus, Brad Lorenz, Layne Morgan and Ellen Kershner
2003
The welcome sign and the Christmas decoration at the City Park |
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This is a picture of the McCracken Gazebo at the City Park. These first 3 pictures were taken by Bob Wolfe. |
Santa and Zach Peach |
Waiting to see Santa |
McCracken Blondes |
The Community Club provides the bags of treats from Santa. Those in this picture include Heath North, Les Rogers, John Irvin and Sheryl Rogers |
This is a group waiting in line to talk to Santa |
This picture is a Grandmother, Deb Derr Rogers and her grandchildren Zoe & Lexi Anderson |
This event was a cooperative effort between St. Mary's Heritage and McCracken United Methodist Church. The Las Posadas is a re-creation of Mary and Joseph trying to find an inn for the birth of Jesus. This picture is the McCracken United Methodist Church Bell Choir led by Arlene Gilbert |
In the sanctuary of McCracken United Methodist Church are Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus protrayed by Rev. Marilyn and Lloyd Crissmore |
Following the services in the church, a fellowship was held in the Hall.
The event was promoted by Sister Martina Stegman of Liebenhaus in Liebenthal, Kansas |
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A meeting of the minds......50's basketball - left Pat Keener, Gary Anderson (youngster), Floyd Thompson, Wayne Zimmerman, Roger Hanhardt. Front: Chuck Auston |
Jack Wilson - Shirley Higgins. This is on the trail ride on July 10 -- 100 degrees plus. The beer was for "my horses". |
Curly Juvenal (Class of 1953) & Jack Wilson (Class of 1951) on the Alexander-Hampton section of the Fort Hays-Fort Dodge Trail. |
Trail Ride preparations: Bet McCormick (Class of 1951) with umbrella ready to drive the vintage firetruck in the trail ride. |
Getting ready to film the event. Floyd Thompson (Class of 1951); Diz Washaliski (former teacher); Al Hugh, participant in Trail Ride. |
Mike Stull drove the water truck -- they stopped once a mile for 14 miles. |
"The woman behind the man" Verlene Wilson & Jack Wilson |
Bryan and Audra Bergquist |
Cecil Phillips (Class of 1933) Maynard Swisher (former student) |
Picture of Willis Redding (Class of 1937), son of Herman Redding, Janitor at McCracken schools, and Doris Doerr (wife of Adrian Doerr (Class of 1939) at Jail/Museum. Background organ from EUB Church and clock from McCracken Depot. |
Alumni look at new Alumni Memorial plaque at City Park following Memorial Serivce. Ben Anderson, Maynard Swisher, Gerald Walker, G. T. Barnes and Nancy Anderson. The plaque stand was constructed and placed by Roy Conrad. |
Phil Robertson, Grace Walker Thompson and Curly "Willie Nelson" Juvenal at Museum |
Dolls owned by Tot Wilson, Shirley Higgins, Ruth Yawger, Machree Jones are some that were displayed at the museum. |
left, Glenn Mull, Pawnee Rock High School and right, Rich Higgins, McCracken High School. The two undefeated teams played each other. Diz Washaliski, Bazine High School, in background. |
Left to right, Adrian Doerr, Doris Doerr, Maynard Swisher, G. T. Barnes, Tim Rues, Susan Keith, Arlene Rues, Ben Anderson. Perched on the top of the SUV is our favorit reporter, photographer, Stacie Sandall, Rush County News. |
Jerry Higgins and Mike Dugan. |
This is a feature of the alumni dinner -- Judge Judy tries alumni for offenses they committed in High School. She assigns a job to do to atone. Judy Judy is Brenda Legleiter, wife of Roger Legleiter. |
As the trail ride participatants came to Hampton, they heard the strains of the bagpipes -- it was our resident piper, Jack Nicholson |
Paulette Harp went along for the ride. |
Class of 1983 20th Reuion:
Right Side of table, Dean Jay, Kim Brackney Jay, Janet Conner Miller, Mike Stull, Kayla Higgins Tacha. Left side, Doug Elias. |
Left to right, Kayla Higgins Tacha, Janet Conner Miller, Sandy Jacobs, Betty Moran Burgardt, Rosemary Rues Diehl, Deb Derr Rogers. |
left to right, Arlene Wilson Gilbert, Kathleen Stremel, Jan Eisenhour North. Jan and her sister Elaine Eisenhour Littler wil be the co-chairmpersons of next years Alumni meeting. |
Jan Showalter (Wife of LaVern Showalter) won a Rodeo Buckle for being closest to the hole. |
Also pictured are Angela Morgan and Carly Derr. Roger Legleiter is a worker at the rodeo grounds along with hundreds of others. He is an auctioneer. |
Carolyn Thompson and Shirley Higgins ride the beer wagon. Tracy Wagner, Rush Center, enjoys a cold brew on a hot day. |
Emma Rues, Buddy the calf and Vic Higgins, practicing for future rodeo participation. |
Don Bergquist and the Berquist family provided the beer and wagon. A Gathering of the "Boys" Don, Curly, Bet and Diz. |
Class of 1983 Reunion: Pictured Jerilyn Stull, Doug Higgins, Rhonda Conrad Allen, Kayla Higgins Tacha and Mike Stull.
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Recently, Tim Rues, Pat Istas and Francis Zeller worked together to put up a new sculpture in the yard of the McCracken Library. It was a gift from Pat and Tim to the City of McCracken.
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Setting the wheat sculpture
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Tim Rues in awe!
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Pat Istas & Tim Rues
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Joann Juvenal Sloan Micheli, Ben Anderson |
Patrick Keener, Curly Juvenal, Juanita Walker Caviness, Ben Anderson |
Lola Oller Rixon, Dennis Peters, Debra Derr Rogers, Pete Rixon |
Classmates: Jerry Higgins, Julie Seltman Huxman |
1st rehersal before Variety Show, 5 minutes before curtain time!! Brenda Legleiter, Arlene Wilson Gilbert, Bill Zeller |
Watching the 'show' from the floor . . Ellen Davis Kershner, Addie and Clinton Kershner, Brian Legleiter |
Kellye Irvin, Chuck Higgins . . servers!! |
Nacho and pop servers: Tammy Higgins Irvin, Ellen Davis Kershner, Liz Conner, Ruthetta Irvin. |
Riders starting the Fort Hays - Fort Dodge Trail Ride. |
Riders starting the Fort Hays - Fort Dodge Trail Ride. |
Riders starting trail ride on the Fort Hays - Fort Dodge Trail. |
Riders on trailer on the trail ride. Cameron Horesky, Lindsey Tacha, Nicole Tacha, Lola Oller Rixon, Erica Gilbert, Grandma Arlene Wilson Gilbert, Courtney and Hailey Gilbert and Brian Legleiter. |
Jan Eisenhour North with grandchildren Brandon North, Aidan and Sarah Martin on McCracken's "Old" Fire truck on the trail ride |
Jack Paul Wilson |
JD Poer bareback riding
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
cowboys at trail ride
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
nate hays - steer wrestle
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
sunflower
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
alumni serving lunch
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
alumni memorial
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
buffalo bill
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
golf
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
2002 queen:2001 queen
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
queenies
Photo Courtesy of Stacie Sandall, Rush County News |
Emmett and Marjorie Sloan
55th Anniversary (more info)
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Georgia, "Short", Mills birthday in 2002.
Pictured are: Georgia and children,
Frank, Georgia, Richard, Sandy and
John Mills of Clark, South Dakota |
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