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Two Events not to miss on Friday, October 7
1. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. marks the return of Friendship Fridays at the Stafford Senior Center, 130 S. Main St.
So what IS Friendship Friday? It’s an opportunity to enjoy a delicious - and free - lunch for ladies of all ages and even their pre-school children.
The day’s menu will consist of turkey or ham wraps, pasta salad, a variety of whoopee pies for desert and coffee or tea.
But the best part is the chance to make new friendships or strengthen your existing friendships. And bringing a friend, or sister, mother, aunt or maybe just an acquaintance, with you is welcome.
If you have any questions, please call 620-234-6856 or email to lovelybranchesm@gmail.com or visit online at www.lovelybranchesministries.org
Friendship Friday is a cooperative effort between Lovely Branches Ministries, Inc. and the South Central Community Foundation as well as generous donations from residents throughout Stafford County.
2. 1 p.m. at the Macksville City Park, the Time Capsule will once again be lowered into the ground.
Be a part of history and bring us an item for the capsule. Items should be taken to the City Office or turned into Janet Hudson by Thursday, October 6. Items should be placed in "Zip Lock" bag or sealed otherwise. Items will remain in Time Capsule until 2036.
The Time Capsule was buried in 1986: Macksville's 100th birthday.
The headstone stated the capsule was to be opened by city officials in 2011 and 2036.
The capsule was opened during the 125th celebration. Some items were: envelopes of family pictures, 5 silver dollars designated to the cemetery. Letters to family members, Pepsi can, Country Store cup, envelopes with family histories, a phone, Macksville's 50th and 75th birthday books, EMT jacket, hairdresser's comb, banner off of centennial float, dry baby food container, small coins, chains, magic ink, saw blade paintings, jar of wheat from Wayne Oak (then Bunge elevator manager), box to the Methodist church, Macksville Enterprise papers 1985-1986, 1923 Sears catalog, 1909 Sears catalog, 1985 Sears catalog, Penney's 1974 catalog, Montgomery Ward 1972 catalog, business stationary, Christian Church cookbook-newsletter-directory, Centennial church service bulletin, Pinkies cafe photo and cafe cup, letters to 2011 mayor, family tree, family farm history, map of family farm ground, bags of soybean-sorghum-corn seeds from Asgrow seed dealer Gene Aves, car steering wheel, Susan Roenbaugh hand fans, Bryce Lamb family 100 years of Kansas, watches, tee shirt from Macksville Recreation, centennial notebook, parade route, vhs tapes of 36 parade and 1986 Macksville merchants, wig from Mary Jo Hankla's beauty salon, 2 vhs tapes of centennial, 1950's songbook, and much more......
Two Events not to miss on Friday, October 7
1. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. marks the return of Friendship Fridays at the Stafford Senior Center, 130 S. Main St.
So what IS Friendship Friday? It’s an opportunity to enjoy a delicious - and free - lunch for ladies of all ages and even their pre-school children.
The day’s menu will consist of turkey or ham wraps, pasta salad, a variety of whoopee pies for desert and coffee or tea.
But the best part is the chance to make new friendships or strengthen your existing friendships. And bringing a friend, or sister, mother, aunt or maybe just an acquaintance, with you is welcome.
If you have any questions, please call 620-234-6856 or email to lovelybranchesm@gmail.com or visit online at www.lovelybranchesministries.org
Friendship Friday is a cooperative effort between Lovely Branches Ministries, Inc. and the South Central Community Foundation as well as generous donations from residents throughout Stafford County.
2. 1 p.m. at the Macksville City Park, the Time Capsule will once again be lowered into the ground.
Be a part of history and bring us an item for the capsule. Items should be taken to the City Office or turned into Janet Hudson by Thursday, October 6. Items should be placed in "Zip Lock" bag or sealed otherwise. Items will remain in Time Capsule until 2036.
The Time Capsule was buried in 1986: Macksville's 100th birthday.
The headstone stated the capsule was to be opened by city officials in 2011 and 2036.
The capsule was opened during the 125th celebration. Some items were: envelopes of family pictures, 5 silver dollars designated to the cemetery. Letters to family members, Pepsi can, Country Store cup, envelopes with family histories, a phone, Macksville's 50th and 75th birthday books, EMT jacket, hairdresser's comb, banner off of centennial float, dry baby food container, small coins, chains, magic ink, saw blade paintings, jar of wheat from Wayne Oak (then Bunge elevator manager), box to the Methodist church, Macksville Enterprise papers 1985-1986, 1923 Sears catalog, 1909 Sears catalog, 1985 Sears catalog, Penney's 1974 catalog, Montgomery Ward 1972 catalog, business stationary, Christian Church cookbook-newsletter-directory, Centennial church service bulletin, Pinkies cafe photo and cafe cup, letters to 2011 mayor, family tree, family farm history, map of family farm ground, bags of soybean-sorghum-corn seeds from Asgrow seed dealer Gene Aves, car steering wheel, Susan Roenbaugh hand fans, Bryce Lamb family 100 years of Kansas, watches, tee shirt from Macksville Recreation, centennial notebook, parade route, vhs tapes of 36 parade and 1986 Macksville merchants, wig from Mary Jo Hankla's beauty salon, 2 vhs tapes of centennial, 1950's songbook, and much more......
There were some items in the capsule designated to be opened in 2036. We will put in some of the old items and items from the 125th celebration and items from area residents (or having roots of Macksville)
We have been trying to get all items to whom they belong....a few remaining.
I am assuming the first time capsule buried was in 1986. I am not aware of any previous ones.
City employees Troy Wright and Tony Clark dug up the vault with the city's backhoe. Ark Valley Wilbert Vault from Kinsley brought their cable truck over and pulled it out of the ground. The vault was washed down and seal broken. Then at the celebration, the vault was lifted by the backhoe and placed in the City Park and lid was removed. Mitch Minnis emceed with Robert Murrow, mayor and myself assisting with the items being distributed out. - courtesy of Janet Hudson, iNews Reporter
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Community wide Yard Sale, St. John: Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 am
This is the last time we’ll remind you of the St. John community-wide yard sale. It’s going to be a good one as here’s a sampling of what you’re going to find: Wonderful 5 piece patio set, glass ware snack sets; free standing fireplace, 4 poster bed with linens even; an elliptical trainer and a whole ton more of stuff. It’s not just odds and ends but spectacular odds and ends. Maps will be printed up and available at Dillons, The St. John News, Dollar General, St. John Bank and the post office by Friday Oct 7. Plan now and remember - early birds do not get the worm so please - give folks a chance to get their goods out and into their yards before rummaging thru their goods. See you there!
Bake Sale, St. John: Saturday, Oct. 8, St. John National Bank
We are really excited about this sale because it’s a true labor of love from some lovely folks. The staff of St. John National Bank creates the most diverse offering of “baked” goods ever ranging from cakes, pies, cookies to heat and serve casseroles even - and sometimes layered dips. It’s not your mama’s bake sale. And the nicest part is that they take all the money they make and donate it to various projects, depending on the time of year. This year all the hard work profits are going directly to the Secret Santa Fund at USD350.
Why do they do it? Because they can.
Word of warning, however: They tend to sell out fast and quick and when the goodies are gone - so are they. You’ll see their table in front of the bank by the drive-thru and if you show up early - we’ll see you there.
Fort Larned Candlelight Tour, Fort Larned: Saturday, Oct. 8, 6 mi west of Larned on Hwy 156
This is such a special program that reservations are absolutely a must! You’ll step back in time in a most unique way when candles light your way making the experience both ethereal, mystical and fun. There will be two tours and each are limited to just 20 people each. First is at 7:30 pm and the second at 10:15 pm. Reservations 620-285-6911 between 8 am and 4:30 pm. and aside from this unique experience you will have you’ll also love that it’s all FREE.
Women Only Basic Shooting Clinic, Stafford: Sunday, Oct. 9 8 am to 5 pm, Stafford Senior Center, 130 S. Main St
Learn safety principles to gain the knowledge, skill and confidence that you need to successfully pursue your shooting interest. The course will cover handguns and shotguns with “hands on” training. Guns are provide if you don’t have one. Reservations are going fast and are a must! 620-234-5011. (You’ll need to bring mandatory hearing and eye protection and 100 rounds of ammo for the gun you bring.)
25th Annual Turkey Dinner, St. John: Sunday, Oct. 16, 12 - 1:30 pm, Catholic Witt Center, 609 E. 4th Street
Yum. Yum. Yum. This dinner deserves three yums for sure. $8 for adults and only $5 for K-6 and of course it’s free for 5 yrs old and younger. You’ll get your belly full here but no napping yet or you’ll miss out on the great prizes that will be won. First prize is a beautiful Queen size quilt that we might need to borrow as our office is a little drafty or maybe you’ll win the $100 cash - which would also keep us warm here. There’s plenty of other prizes and really - the best part is that EVERYONE is welcome!
Holiday Bazaar, St. John: Monday, Oct. 19, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, United Methodist Church on 1st St
The fine folks of the UMW - the United Methodist Women in St. John - are probably some of the best cooks in the county. For only $6 for 10 yrs and older - you’ll enjoy the best soups, sandwich and pies ($3 for 9 and younger).
The thing about this food though is that these cooks make the noodles by hand, they use fresh vegetables and meats and herbs, they hand roll their pie crusts and well...now we’re starving. But that’s not all - we said this was a bazaar - not a cafe, right?
Do your shopping for beautiful hand crafted items: last year we bought beautiful embroidered (no one embroiders anymore!) cup towels, wonderful knitted hats, a cool book mark and lots of other items. PLUS....you’ll also browse the large variety of home made breads, cakes -pineapple upside sold out early last year :-( - some of those scrumptious pies to take home plus pickles, sandhill plum jams, okras, and tons more. Mark your shopping list now and plan on attending.
The Stars of Kansas with Eric Monder, St. John: Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 pm, Id Long Goodman Memorial Library
From Buster Keaton and Louise Brooks to Lois Smith and Dennis Hopper, talented Kansans have long represented the state on the silver screen. Monder’s presentation will discuss the actors’ rise from obscurity to fame and the unique “Kansas flavor” these actors brought to their profession.
Eric Monder is a writer, documentary filmmaker, and a lecturer at Bethany College. Monder contributes to several publications, including The Hollywood Reporter and Film Journal International. He is the founder of the film school, Emorac Academy, and serves as a judge for the Kansas Film Commission’s Free State Traveling Picture Show.
“It has been fascinating for me to learn and discover the amount and variety of talent that has come from Kansas,” shared Monder. “My talk, The Stars of Kansas, rediscovers and celebrates just some of the iconic movie personalities born in the state – from Buster Keaton to Dennis Hopper – who have impacted American art and culture. I love sharing the rare film clips and amazing stories I have found.”
The Stars of Kansas is part of the Kansas Humanities Council’s Kansas 150 Speakers Bureau commemorating the Kansas sesquicentennial. The special edition Speakers Bureau features presentations and discussions about Kansas and what it means to be a Kansan over time and across generations.
The Kansas Humanities Council conducts and supports community-based programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grant-making program, and encourages Kansans to participate in their communities.
For more information about KHC programs contact the Kansas Humanities Council at 785/357-0359 or visit online at www.kansashumanities.org.
For more information about The Stars of Kansas contact: Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library
406 N. Monroe St. John, KS 67576 620-549-3227 snyder@usd350.com or visit www.usd350.com/node/144
St. John Rec Commission Events
Friday, Oct. 7 - Walmart
It's time for your Walmart Run! Leave SJRC at 12:30 pm to Great Bend and return by 4 pm. $7
Saturday, Oct. 15 - Pizza & Movie & Shopping.
Leave St. John at 4:30 pm, stop at Stafford Main Street Mall for a little antique browsing, enjoy a pizza at Elroy’s then see “The Help” at the theater. Return to St. John about 10 pm. $15 covers the meal, the movie and snacks. And the bus will pick you up and drop you off at your own house. How good is that?!?
