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KOFP&S Newsletter ~ November 2008

[all items are submissions from chapter meetings held in October 2008]

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Blue Mound Chapter Iola Chapter Northeast Chapter Western Plains Chapter KOFP&S State President Blaine Gee
Columbus Chapter Kaw Valley Chapter Osawatomie Chapter White Eagle Chapter KOFP&S State Vice President Keith Wright
Cow Creek Chapter Leavenworth Chapter Santa Fe Trail Chapter Wildcat Creek Chapter KOFP&S State Secretary Maryann Barry
De Soto Chapter Marmaton Valley Chapter Spring Hill Chapter Yates Center Chapter Website Information   
Flint Hills Chapter Mound Valley Chapter Walnut Valley Chapter Secretary/Treasurer Forms  Chapter Computer Representatives
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IN MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBERS
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From KOFP&S State President
 Blaine Gee                               		        From KOFP&S State Vice President
Keith Wright                              		       

From KOFP&S State Secretary
Maryann Barry                 

   I want to start by saying a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Glenda Colson and the Entire Western Plains Chapter for making all the arrangements and hosting the October State Board Meeting. I understand what a great undertaking it is and inconvience it can be, but you all did a great job.   
   Also on that note I want to thank all the Reps that made the effort and took the trip out west.  I think now, if not before, we all have a whole lot more respect for Glenda and the Reps before her for going out of their way to make the trip this way every three months.  It was a very Productive Board meeting.   A lot of things were discussed and last months newsletter had the minutes which covered most of it in detail.  I was very happy.      
   Unfortunately, Our State-Vice President, was unable to go because of health. We missed you Keith Wright get better soon.   
   The next board meeting will be in El Dorado, at the White Eagle Chapter in January on the first Sunday.  Please try to be there, we will have many things coming to a vote and we need everyone's input.  Thank  You, Blaine 
"Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want." 
" If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?"   		      
   Hello I really went down this last month.  Sorry we missed out on the State board meeting in Lakin.  I will be interested to learn how many were there, board members, musicians and guests.  I had X-rays, MRI's, Epidural shots and lots of Doctors visits.  Sure was hard just forcing myself up with all the pain while trying to drag my right leg around.  I sure feel for those who have strokes.  Doctor has me on 5 pain medications, none that lets me get out of bed very much.  The bad ones are: morphine, UltramER and tramadol.  Celebrex and Gabapentin are not so bad.  My next epidural shots will be Nov 13th and I hope they will continue to help.  Doctor said the first shots would take 6 to 10 days to work.  I was disappointed that they didn't just heal me right now but with the Lord's help I will get back up and at 'em soon.  
Judy reported to me that Cow Creek had their music program today and about 55 in attendance with 14 musicians and performers.  Several regulars were out of town but we had a couple of new people come.  I missed our program also.  I sure would like to perform again but time will tell.
I get to the computer as much as I can stand to so that helps me dull the pain.
Judy & I still plan to leave as soon as we can for San Juan,Texas the early part of December but she has to load the van and me and drive most of the way unless these shots get me better before then.  I figure my pain Doctors down there can treat me.  I know I won't get to play as much or be on the go like previous years but I'll go as long as I can.  Keep us in your prayers.
May God Bless until we meet again..  		    
 
Website Information        
Margaret Kau		    
   I am having a severe problem with spam on the website.  The "Event Submission Form" and the "Contact Us" forms will be removed until the webmaster can provide me with a more secure form to use, if there is one!  Also, please use my KOFPS e-mail address for KOFPS business only.  Please do not enter my e-mail address on any forwarded jokes or any other item that does not pertain to KOFPS business.  There were over 6000 spam e-mails in one month that I had to sort through to find two legitimate KOFPS requests that were too late to act on.  Someone also e-mailed me and told me that their request wouldn't go through the website.  That was because our size limit on e-mails was exceeded by SPAM!  One last request to ensure your e-mail does not go to the spam folder - PLEASE put KOFPS at the beginning of your subject line.  Thank you.  .  
   
Chapter Computer Representatives           
Chapter   Location   Name 
Blue Mound   Blue Mound   unknown
Columbus   Columbus   Diane Larsen 
Cow Creek   Hutchinson   Judy Wright 
De Soto   De Soto   Doug Danner 
Flint Hills   Emporia   unknown
Iola   Iola   Don Brooks 
Kaw Valley   Topeka   unknown
Leavenworth   Leavenworth   Clara Lager 
Marmaton Valley   Fort Scott   Alva McNeely
Mound Valley   Mound Valley   Kelly Stuckey
Northeast   Valley Falls   Margaret Kau 
Osawatomie   Osawatomie   John Ebenstein 
Santa Fe Trail   Gardner   Michael Rousselo 
Spring Hill   Spring Hill   Julie Joeckel 
Walnut Valley   Arkansas City   Nita Simonton 
Western Plains   Lakin   Glenda Colson 
White Eagle   El Dorado   Carol Bell 
Wildcat Creek   Moline     Earl Allen 
Yates Center   Yates Center   Blaine Gee 
   

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October 2, 2008

  

First Thursday  

Wildcat Creek Chapter
Karen Brown              		  WHERE:  American Legion,  
               Moline, KS 67353		   WHEN:  7:00pm, Potluck @ 6:00pm 
   Delbert Lampson reporting:   Oct. 2 meeting of Wild Cat Creek.  Glad to have Carl back with us in the band.  Played all types of songs.  Had a good time and good food.  Alvin brought whole wheat flour that he ground  and Delbert brought home made cider.  Had 5 players and 10 guest..  
   
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October 4, 2008

  

First Saturday  

Columbus Chapter
 Diane Larsen      		  WHERE:  Cherokee Co. Hospitality Center,  
516 North Kansas, Columbus, KS 66725		   WHEN:  2:00pm
   We did not have a regular October monthly meeting because we played on the square for Columbus Days festivities. A special thank you to all the musicians from the Columbus Chapter that participated in the Columbus Days festivities on Saturday, October 11th. There were 17 musicians of our chapter that played on the square.  We also had 2 guests that asked if they could sing with the group. We were really happy that our newest youth members, Glen & Edith Sigler, played with our group. The largest crowd around the tent was when they were playing. We are happy to announce that the first weekend in October, Edith competed in the Oklahoma state fair and won first place for the junior fiddle competition for 8 years old and younger. She had also received this same award last year. Our next regular program will be Saturday, November 1st. 
         
Walnut Valley Chapter
 Nita Simonton            		   WHERE:  320 South A St,  
               Arkansas City, KS 67005		   WHEN:  5:00pm  
   
   The Walnut Valley Chapter met on October 4th at the Senior Center in Ark City with 27 attending.  The evening started with a jam session at 5:00. program at 5:30, and at 6:00 we enjoyed all the good food that everyone had brought.  Then the balance of the program was finished.  There were 15 sign-ups for the programs. Those members who shared their talent Saturday night were:  Bill Miller, Warren Rouse, James Osborn, Pat, Lundy, Dixie Mowbray,  Lee Bennett, Karna Burr, Joyce Childs, Thelma and Pete Coli, David Matson, Delbert Peters, Marva and Norman Ransford, and Jim Redmon.  Dance music was provided first by  Pete Coli Country, Pete & Thelma, Karna, David, and Delbert.  The second group was Jim Redmon, Dixie, Pat, Lee, Norman & Marva and Joyce.  They all played some great dance numbers that kept the couples on the floor most of the night.  It was nice to have Jim & Maureen Redmon with us.  They have been here for several weeks visiting and will be leaving for Arizona on Tuesday.  We were also surprised by a visit from Henry & Nancy Fetters of Blackwell OK.  They had been long time members in the past.  Another family of long time members, George & Thelma Buckman, their son Larry and his wife Rosa of Hutchinson and their daughter Jan of Emporia also came for a visit.  It was nice to see all of these visitors along with our regular attendees.  Please come visit when you are down this way.  
    Marvin, Jack, Dixie & Pat  all played for the Sun Chasers over in Winfield on the 6th and were happy to see Bill & Crystal Hill.  Although we haven't seen them in awhile it was good to get to visit.  They are looking good although Crystal was having some trouble getting around.  They weren't having trouble playing and singing though.  They led everyone in God Bless America.  Great seeing you all.  Hope you make it to the convention next year!
    A meeting was held after the dancing and the putting away of the PA System and the kitchen to decide on a special project.   It was decided that Walnut Valley would put together a float for the Arkalalah Parade on  Oct 25.  Hope the news letter comes out in time as a reminder for everyone to come watch if they aren't playing on it.               
    We are still looking for new officers for next year.  Hope there are those of you out there that will step up to the task.  We know you all enjoy our old time music, and the company of friends that enjoy it and want to see Walnut Valley continue on.  Hope all of you can bring a friend or two or three or..ten along with you next month and get them to join us again and again at the next time and place.  We will be missing Jim & Pat next month as they are leaving the end of October for Arizona too.  Be careful to all of the snow birds that will be leaving us for the winter.  
    Until next month continue to enjoy and play the oldtime music and keep a happy tune in your thoughts..  
   
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October 5, 2008

  

First Sunday    

Kaw Valley Chapter
 Helen Matney        		  WHERE:  Shawnee North Community Center, 
               300 NE 43rd St, Topeka, KS 66617		   WHEN:  1:00pm
   Sunday October 5th, KV Chapter started off the usual chores getting set up for the program. Other activities took a toll on our attendance until Mid afternoon. We made it a fun day anyway. 
   We were short on local musicians due to October Fest and Band Festivals. So the visitors that helped us were Wayne Stoll and Louise FH, Harold Bolz NE, Leo Shaw and wife DES and all the faithful musicians of KV. 
   Norma Murphy and Dee Olson had extra chores this month. Gene and I had a busy week before the meeting. Norma gave a cake (free to all) for Gene and My 60th Wedding Anniversary. We attend John and Mar Davis 50th Anniversary in Tucumseh, Kansas October 4th. 
   Joy Katherns is recuperating at her home in Sabetha, Kansas. Ruth Jones has been recuperating per Walter Norris - God Bless Them. 
   Glenn and Mildred Woolaway enjoyed a months vacation visiting Son and wife in Illinois - ending up in North Carolina visiting their daughter and family. They also attended and enjoyed "NAS Car Races". 
   Cooperation is spelled with 2 letters "WE" Your always welcome to Kaw Valley Chapter the 1st Sunday each month - 300 NE 43rd, Topeka, Kansas 1:00pm.  
   
Blue Mound Chapter
 Nola York                   		  WHERE:  Nutrition Center, 
214 W Main, Blue Mound, KS 66010		   WHEN:  1:00pm, Potluck @ Noon
   Hi Everyone - I had a great time at the State Board Meeting. I saw Curtis Young. I haven't seen him since 1985 he said. It's so good to see all the people! Blaine will report about the board meeting in the notes for the meeting. 
   I spent a few days in the hospital this week. Things are going well now though! I can't drive because I'm taking pain pills for a while.  I hope we have good attendance at Blue Mound.  A new month is already here!  How the days and years go by!
   Carolyn Watson I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.  I am thinking of you. 
   Now I will leave the chapter news for Mary Grosshart.  
   
White Eagle Chapter
 Donna Furr             		  WHERE:  Senior Center, 
210 E 2nd Street, El Dorado, KS 67042		   WHEN:  1:30pm, Potluck @ Noon
   We had a wonderful time the weather was great and lots of turkey dinner. There were 14 performers and 75 in attendance. There was lots of food, music and dancing for everyone. 
   Agnes Dry invited some friends. They had a great time and said they would be back. Thanks to Agnes for advertising. She does a great job. 
   The Hills were here from Yates Center Chapter. Harriet and Noble were back and the Gees. Blaine had to work so he missed out on the turkey. 
   Thanks to all who helped in any way. We will have the State Board Meeting in January so whatever you bring put a little extra in it. We will have fried chicken and will need food there by noon. The board members will perform first so they can get to their homes. Our officers will be here at 8:00 am and have coffee and some breakfast. 
   We will have our election of officers in November and will be taking membership also. 
   We still have several members that are having health problems. So keep them in your prayers. 
   My thought for the day - Itching for what you want does not do much good. You have got to scratch for it. See you all in November and bring along a friend. .  
         

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October 10, 2008

  

Second Friday     

Spring Hill Chapter
Sylvia Landis       Jean Cecini 		   WHERE:  Spring Hill Civic Center, 
401 N Madison, Spring Hill, KS 66083		   WHEN:  6:00pm, Potluck @ 5:30pm

   Wow, what a great turnout for the Oct. 10, 2008 meeting! A lot of our own people who had missed for one reason or another were back and besides that a group of about a dozen who usually go to another jam down south joined us, since their's was canceled for the evening. We had some new guests and some of the other group had never been here before either, so we hope they had a good time and will come back when they can. This group really seemed to enjoy looking at our get aquainted books with the pictures and names of people from a lot of groups.
   Our regulars are always appreciated, because if it wasn't for them, we would have a tough time having a successful evening. I didn't eat until after I sang, because we weren't sure how long Eldon could stay, we both signed up to perform close to the top of the list and I just decided to sing first and enjoy food later. There was still some great food left after all those friends finished eating. It was evidence to me of all the great participation from the folks who bring food for the meal! Thanks to all of you! 
   We had 73 in attendance and 21 of them performed. We want to thank our performers for preparing special songs for us. Thank you! 
   There was a list passed to gather e-mails from those who have them to communicate things to our friends. Not everyone has e-mail and that's ok, we will try to get you word another way, it's all a process to get set into motion. Thanks to those who shared their e-mail. Its for news not solicitations of any kind.
   We will have a meeting in December to elect our officers for 2009 from all your nominations that you shared with us in November. We know of one office that has needs to be filled, actually we may have two, since our Alternant State Rep will most likely run for State Rep, and the Alternant State Rep. position will need a nominee for sure. If you want to hold an office, make it known to Jean if you don't get nominated by someone, it's ok to say you have an interest in a certain area. If you don't get into the office this time, you might get the position next year at election time.              Gene Sawyer was back with us, He's getting along just fine. But we were still missing Jean Blanton, she had shoulder surgery and has had other problems since then. Lee Baldwin's father-in-law passed away suddenly, so we missed Lee and Cathy this time because of that. Be sure you notify Jean if you know of anyone who is ill or has passed, so we can send appropriate cards. We want to show we care, and we can't care if we don't know. Thank you! 
   Something to remember is there will be no jam, in Nov. or Dec. on the fourth Friday, we can't get the building.
  We will soon be registering for 2009 convention, see you at the last two important meetings in 2008, Nov 14 and Dec 12. Smile, Sylvia.  
         

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October 11, 2008

  

Second Saturday  

Mound Valley Chapter
 LuVonne Hucke        		  WHERE:  Community Center, 
               Mound Valley, KS 67354		   WHEN:  2:00pm
   What a wonderful fall day for our October 11th, 2008 Chapter meeting in Mound Valley at 2:00 pm. We had 30 members and guests entertained by 16 musicians. 
   We are saddened to hear of the passing of Albert Jesseph. He was a loyal member and Reba and he would drive miles to be able to dance. He will be missed. 
   Jennifer Ray was missing due to a health problem. 
   We are happy to have three visiting musicians, Destony Larimore, Her Father, Don Hurd and Jack Mcnickle. They have also joined our chapter. 
   Several admitted to getting older this month. Chub Red, Ruby Fiscus, Jack Gartner, Alene Ruttgen, Irene Lassen, Maxine Conner and Pat Fernandez. 
   A nominating committee was appointed to select next years officers. Where did the year go? Thanksgiving is next month and Christmas is just around the corner. Time flies when you having fun. .  
   

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October 12, 2008

  

Second Sunday    

Marmaton Valley Chapter
 Lucille Smith                    		  WHERE:  Senior Center, 
26 N Main St, Fort Scott, KS 66701		   WHEN:  1:00pm
   We had our meeting here in Ft Scot - Sunday October 12th. There were 22 in attendance with 8 performing. 
   The streets are blocked off here in Ft Scott as they are replacing their water lines - so it was a fun day getting to the building and the parking. Thanks to all who came. 
   We had our good music and our good snacks as usual. Several won in our drawing. Thanks Virginia, Carroll and Jeanie. Carroll keeps us supplied with coffee. Thanks Carroll. 
   We hope to have our election and business meeting in November. Also will start re-newing memberships. 
   Gas has dropped some! RAH! We welcome all. .  
   
Santa Fe Trail Chapter
Thelma Dwyer            		  WHERE:  Johnson County Fairgrounds, Gardner Grange No 68, 202 East Washington Street, Gardner, KS 66030   WHEN:  1:00pm
   The October meeting was a small crowd due to several at the State Board Meeting. We had a very good program. There were 21 performers and 40 in attendance. We are making plans for a 25 year celebration of being a chapter. We will have a pot luck dinner at 12:00. We are hoping for a good attendance of past members/officers and guests. 
   In December we will have a Christmas dinner..  
   
Northeast Chapter
 Margaret Kau      		  WHERE:  Delaware Township Hall,   
Broadway & Walnut, Valley Falls, KS 66088     		   WHEN:  1:30pm
   I was not able to attend the October 12th meeting but was told everyone enjoyed the music provided by the ten musicians.  The sign-in sheet for total attendees is missing from the paperwork that was returned to me, so the best estimate that I can give at this time is approximately 20 attendees. Thank you to everyone who came and for enough donations to cover the rent!  Hope to see you at the November 9th program at 1:30pm and the December 14th meeting at 1pm.       .
        
Western Plains Chapter
Katie Day                       		  WHERE:  Memorial Building,    
               Lakin, KS 67860		   WHEN:  2:00pm  
   We hosted the State Board Quarterly Meeting along with our regular monthly program on October 12, 2008. We had a great time having it and hope all of you enjoyed your trip to Western Kansas. Hope you also had a safe trip home, but do come back again. 
   We had 67 in attendance on Sunday and 29 of those provided us with a lot of good music also. Of the 29 people, 11 of those came from the Eastern Chapter. Thanks for staying longer to play and sing for us too. Now when Glenda or any of us show up you know we have driven a long ways and time to get there. Lots of miles from the East side of Kansas to the West side of Kansas, but it's a pretty interesting trip too. 
   Several of us attended the jam session that Blaine had at the Motel where they were staying. We all enjoyed the music there too. 
   Those that came from back east were Blaine and Kenny Gee form Yates Center, Marvin and Nita Simonton from Walnut Valley, Marvin and Doris Gough and Nola York form Blue Mound, Don Brooks from Iola, Jesus and Donna Valesquez from DeSoto, Hazel Moore, Maryann barry, Dale and Barbara Moore all from Santa Fe Trail, Rob and Donita Calahan from Osawatomie, John Gough from Northeast, Carol Yates from Springhill and Bill and Ferol Wagner from Flint Hills Chapters. We enjoyed having each and everyone of you and do come back again. 
   Lunch was served to all as noon and the food was delicious. I want to say "Thank You" to all who prepared food and helped in any way to put this on. Everyones help is greatly appreciated. "Thanks" to all the fellows who put all the tables away when it's over and the equipment too. We couldn't do it with out you. 
   I personally had a great day and hope everyone else enjoyed themselves too. Our next program will be November 9th, same time, same place. Please come and bring a friend to enjoy the afternoon with us. Hope all of you had a Happy Halloween.  
   

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October 16, 2008

  

Third Thursday  

Leavenworth Chapter
 Clara Lager                		  WHERE:  Heritage Center, 109 Delaware St, 
               Leavenworth, KS 66048		   WHEN:  5:00pm
   The 1st City Chapter of Leavenworth KS met on 16 October at the Heritage Center, 109 Delaware Street. (3rd Thursday)  There were 72 persons in attendance with 18 musicians. Our guest musicians are joining our chapter in November.  We held our quarterly meeting and discussed the Officers up for election which will be in November.  
    Bill Hunt  gave a report on his Son Dustin. He is very ill and will have surgery at KU. On a happier note, Bill and Dustin Hunt where inducted into the National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame in August.  They have been playing country music at festivals around the country for at least 10 years. Dustin was recently recognized by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for his work representing Kansas in the world of country music. Dustin performs many Hank William songs and won a look alike contest through the TV station TNN. Bill plays the guitar, fiddle, dobro, mandolin and lap steel guitar. We are very proud to have them in our Chapter.   
   Gary and Maryann Marquardt came and joined in the music. Everyone was so pleased to see them. Gary is doing fine and did a little singing. Thanks to Don Spain Sr. for his efforts to get them here.. Scotty Brezgiel was out of town so we want to said a big Thank You to Marshall and Jill Hill for running the sound equipment. Our sound people are taken for granite and we don't say Thanks enough. 
   Also,  a big Thanks for the Volunteers, We have so many and they are appreciated. It was a great evening. Hopefully the street will be completed by our next 3rd Thursday meeting. Please come and visit..  
   

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October 17, 2008

  

Third Friday       

De Soto Chapter
Sandy Hale     		  WHERE:  32905 W 84th St,     
               De Soto, KS 66018		   WHEN:  5:00pm, Jam 3:00pm
reported by Delpha Danner   Nineteen of the forty people attending the October 17th DeSoto jam session and chapter meeting entertained the group with their musical talent. Young Madeline Gay is showing promise after having started violin lessons. Also youth member Katelin Anderson sang. Carlene Seaborn dusted the piano and treated us to some music during the jam session. Several members from First City Leavenworth added to our program. We enjoyed a delicious potluck meal followed by a brief business meeting attended by 13 members where Jesus Velasquez gave a report on the state board meeting. He informed us of plans for state board meetings to be cut from four to two per year due to increased fuel costs. He gave us the disheartening news that five chapters are on the verge of folding and passed out a flyer detailing urgent financial needs of the organization and asking for volunteer musicians for a fund raising effort. There was also discussion regarding the 2010 convention. Plans for the November 21st regular chapter meeting call for the chapter to furnish turkey and ham to be purchased from Steve's Meat Market for the potluck. Election of officers will be held for 2009 during that meeting. We hope to have the majority of our members present.    Sales of 2009 memberships began with eight adult members and one youth member. Memberships cost $12 for adults and $1 for youths under age 18. We expect a large turnout in November so would appreciate extra help with food service and cleanup afterward. Thank you to all who helped in October.  
   

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October 19, 2008

  

Third Sunday      

Iola Chapter
Don Brooks    

  WHERE:  505 N Buckeye St,      
               Iola, KS 66749 		   WHEN:  1:00pm
   We had a crowd of around 20 with 8 of them players. Not much changing around Iola. We still have quite a few members with health problems. We wish them all a speedy recovery and if you still aren't able to play yet don't let that stop you from coming. We enjoy your company. Ashton and I were putting the PA and stuff up and I herd Opera (not Grand Old), but Opera. I ask her where she learned that. She said in Music class. We were lucky if we herd Ole McDonald in first grade.   
   
Flint Hills Chapter
Twila Pritz          
Joan Hoover, Asst, Sec. 		  WHERE:  313 W 4th Ave,       
               Emporia, KS 66801		   WHEN:  1:30pm
   The October meeting of the Flint Hills Chapter was held on the 19th, and we had a beautiful day! The weather was perfect and people must have felt it too because we had a really, really good turn-out. We had 57 attending and 18 musicians. The music was very good. We feel that it was as good as you can get for a high dollar music show. We had guests from Herington; Barbara Hartley sang and is thinking of joining our chapter. Glenn and Millie Woolaway KV were here after their trip back east and it is good to see them again. Charlie Goode, Cliff and Fern Walder from KV were here to share their talents with us. We do welcome our guests and appreciate them coming to enjoy our chapter with us. 
   Fred Masters wife was here after two surgeries and we are pleased to see her about again. Their granddaughter, Ashley was here and helped in the kitchen. She is really appreciated with her willingness to help.
   We will be selling new memberships in November and will have a business meeting with election of new officers. 
   We are always glad to have friends join us. Do come visit when you can.  
   

{extra jam} 

  

October 24, 2008

  

Fourth Friday  {extra jam}

Spring Hill Chapter     
    extra jam day (no meeting) 		  WHERE:  Spring Hill Civic Center, 
401 N Madison, Spring Hill, KS 66083		   WHEN:  6:00pm, Potluck @ 5:30pm
   
   

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October 26, 2008

  

Fourth Sunday  

Cow Creek Chapter
Arlene Barb            		   WHERE:  Faris School, 300 E 9th Ave, 
               Hutchinson, KS 67501		   WHEN:  1:00pm
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Yates Center Chapter
 Blaine Gee               

  WHERE:  Senior Center, 403 W Rutledge St, 
               Yates Center, KS 66783		   WHEN:  1:00pm

   Here we go again, thinking it would be a small crowd and short day by the size of the start, but by the end we had a full room of 40 attendees and players.  We were short on players, but not on dancers and listeners.   
   We got started with our regular luncheon which I made and brought Beef Stroganoff, with everyone else bringing the trimmings.  We had around 20 to 25 for the luncheon, and after, I gave a brief rundown of the State Board meeting in Lakin.   
   The music program started about 1:20pm with as I said earlier a short list of performers, Jan and Norm Sorenson, Richard Pearman, Hal Pannell, Kenny, Margaret and Blaine Gee, and back with us was Larry Barr, and Marilyn Fulhage.  We missed Larry and Larraine last month and it was good to have them back.  It's been a few months since we saw Marilyn and were happy to see her back again.  She said that she has officially retired, but still volunteers with her church group on Sundays which keeps her from being able to come as much as she might otherwise do.   We enjoy hearing her whenever she is able to come.   
   It seems the star of our chapter, Back-Up Ethel wasn't able to be with us this time and we also missed the Taylor's and A.J. and Jewel.  We did however have Freddy Blevins back with us.  It’s always good to see everyone and visit with each other once a month.   
   We had six renewals and three new members sign up.  That’s a great start.  Remember next month we have our annual election of officers and Thanksgiving Feast.   The Dinner starting at 12:00 with election following.  I, as always will cook the Turkey, Ham, Potatoes, Dressing, and Gravy. You bring the Trimmings and Desserts.   
There Will Be NO DECEMBER MEETING.  See you all in November.    
"Why do you need a driver's license to buy liquor when you can't drink and drive?"   
"If a cow laughed, would milk come out her nose?" .  
   

Osawatomie Chapter      
Edna Maine                     

   WHERE:  11th & Main,    
               Osawatomie, KS 66064		   WHEN:  1:30pm