Word was received in Leoti that former Leotian, Kay Marcy, wife of Lynn Marcy and mother to Sheila, has died this morning. As soon as I have an obituary, I will be posting it here.
Our sympathy goes out to the Marcy family. Kay was very well loved.
VLE-B
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Construction Site
Last weekend, Stan repaired a major leak under the floor in the master bathroom that we had no idea even existed until he pulled up a piece of weak floor that he needed to replace. Before we discovered the leak, the only thing that we thought might have caused the weakened floor was age. It is a great feeling knowing that the leak has now been remedied and the floor has been repaired!
Last summer, we converted the smaller bedroom next to our room into a large walk-in closet. Stan took out the door that had been used to get in and out of the room to the hallway since the house was new. He removed its closet that was built between our room and the other bedroom so that our new entry into the new closet could be built. But when he removed the closet doors, etc., he discovered a hole in the floor enderneath it. It was caused by a water leak from under the master bathroom sink a few years ago. Since we never walked into the closet, we never knew that there was a problem there. Since we no longer have any carpetting in our house, we couldn't just replace the carpet over the top of the patches. We were left with what looked like an ugly patchwork quilt. As you have gotten to know me, you have learned that I can not deal with imperfections in our home. So Stan began covering the entire bedroom floor with a wood product that will strengthen the floor for many years ahead of us. Of course, it is not very handsome and contains MANY splinters that none of us were looking forward to pulling out of our feet... Yesterday, we managed to cover over 2/3 of the older floor. Today the last bit will be laid then we will be covering the whole thing with laminate.
In the meantime, much of what is normally located in the bedroom has had to be temporarily moved to other rooms in the house. Remember 3 weeks ago today, construction and plumbing repair began on our main bathroom? At that time, our stool, soaking tub and vanity with the sink had to take up residence in the dining room. Of course, they were restored to where they belonged as soon as Stan had replaced the old flooring with the new and had covered the whole thing with the product, Allure. Now, the dining room is home to two very large plants that normally live in the bedroom along with chairs and other pieces of furniture that we could not fit into our closet. Dust from the repairs has spread pretty much around the house... Hopefully after today, everything will be put back into place where it belongs in our bedroom. After that, I can get the house cleaned and restored to normalcy.
Next project? For awhile anyway, work inside the house will be done. Next weekend, we will be enlarging the dogs' play area outdoors and be doing our spring cleaning in the yard. I assume that in a month or so, we will probably be ripping everything out of the master bathroom so that we can strengthen the floor in there before we begin replacing the current bathtub in there with a large shower that we will be using ceramic tile in. Originally, the tub was installed over the top of a fairly tall wooden platform. We can't explain why the builders did this. We just know that it is getting more difficult to enter and exit the tub the older that we get. Since we never use the tub in there anyway, it makes since to just convert the whole thing into a large shower.
We are looking forward to finishing this project as quickly as possible but it is always nice to have everything looking better than ever before. Besides, Stan and I always enjoy getting to do projects together! Well, that is except for when I make mistakes such as yesterday when I flubbed up a few screws when I placed them in the new flooring. Stan wasn't too impressed with me then... LOL!!!
VLE-B
Last summer, we converted the smaller bedroom next to our room into a large walk-in closet. Stan took out the door that had been used to get in and out of the room to the hallway since the house was new. He removed its closet that was built between our room and the other bedroom so that our new entry into the new closet could be built. But when he removed the closet doors, etc., he discovered a hole in the floor enderneath it. It was caused by a water leak from under the master bathroom sink a few years ago. Since we never walked into the closet, we never knew that there was a problem there. Since we no longer have any carpetting in our house, we couldn't just replace the carpet over the top of the patches. We were left with what looked like an ugly patchwork quilt. As you have gotten to know me, you have learned that I can not deal with imperfections in our home. So Stan began covering the entire bedroom floor with a wood product that will strengthen the floor for many years ahead of us. Of course, it is not very handsome and contains MANY splinters that none of us were looking forward to pulling out of our feet... Yesterday, we managed to cover over 2/3 of the older floor. Today the last bit will be laid then we will be covering the whole thing with laminate.
In the meantime, much of what is normally located in the bedroom has had to be temporarily moved to other rooms in the house. Remember 3 weeks ago today, construction and plumbing repair began on our main bathroom? At that time, our stool, soaking tub and vanity with the sink had to take up residence in the dining room. Of course, they were restored to where they belonged as soon as Stan had replaced the old flooring with the new and had covered the whole thing with the product, Allure. Now, the dining room is home to two very large plants that normally live in the bedroom along with chairs and other pieces of furniture that we could not fit into our closet. Dust from the repairs has spread pretty much around the house... Hopefully after today, everything will be put back into place where it belongs in our bedroom. After that, I can get the house cleaned and restored to normalcy.
Next project? For awhile anyway, work inside the house will be done. Next weekend, we will be enlarging the dogs' play area outdoors and be doing our spring cleaning in the yard. I assume that in a month or so, we will probably be ripping everything out of the master bathroom so that we can strengthen the floor in there before we begin replacing the current bathtub in there with a large shower that we will be using ceramic tile in. Originally, the tub was installed over the top of a fairly tall wooden platform. We can't explain why the builders did this. We just know that it is getting more difficult to enter and exit the tub the older that we get. Since we never use the tub in there anyway, it makes since to just convert the whole thing into a large shower.
We are looking forward to finishing this project as quickly as possible but it is always nice to have everything looking better than ever before. Besides, Stan and I always enjoy getting to do projects together! Well, that is except for when I make mistakes such as yesterday when I flubbed up a few screws when I placed them in the new flooring. Stan wasn't too impressed with me then... LOL!!!
VLE-B
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tribune Movie
Tonight and tomorrow night, the romantic comedy, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, will be shown at the Star Theatre beginning at 7:30 CST. The movie's synopsis is located in an earlier post. Remember that this movie is rated "R". Nudity and sexual activity will be included in this movie. Therefore, people younger than 17 will not be admitted to see it unless his/her parent comes into the theatre and pays the child's admission into the show. The parent is NOT required to attend the movie if he/she does not want to.
Stan and I will be hosting the Sunday evening performance.
VLE-B
Stan and I will be hosting the Sunday evening performance.
VLE-B
Today's Benefit
Just a reminder that the benefit to help defray medical costs for Leoti's Roy Torres is today, April 2nd. Everything will be held at the Wichita County Community Building.
Mexican plates which consist of an enchilada, burrito, refried beans and rice will be available for sale from noon to 3:00, CST. Each plate will cost $6.50.
A dance with DJ, Mava Muzic, will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., CST. Each ticket will cost $10.00.
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Mexican plates which consist of an enchilada, burrito, refried beans and rice will be available for sale from noon to 3:00, CST. Each plate will cost $6.50.
A dance with DJ, Mava Muzic, will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., CST. Each ticket will cost $10.00.
VLE-B
Old Leoti
You've waited long enough! I was very sick Thursday evening and Friday with seizure activity. Glad that that appears to be over for now! Thank You, Lord!!!
Back to the beginning... I was asked to do some major research work for a local entity on Wednesday. I was very happy to do it! So I was given 15 properties that are located from just north of the Sheriff's office as far north to the railroad tracks and from the former Junior High to just about Hi Plains Motel. I required a lot of help from County Register of Deeds, Connie Wilson, and Junior Register of Deeds, Heather (Harkness) Leimkuhler. Thank you Ladies!!! I've never gotten this project completed without your help and guidance!!!
Throughout the work, we went through deeds, the Plat Map and microfilm. You may be wondering why the courthouse uses microfilm. I'll tell you. Many records go back to the mid 1800s-- a very long time ago. Because of that, those papers have become very brittle and are easy to "crack and break". So in order to preserve the much-needed information on them, the ladies have processed them onto microfilm. Pretty interesting, don't ya' think?
The paperwork that was recorded onto film as well as many other papers recorded since then, were completely put on paper in simple handwriting. We need to remember that the common typewriter came along many years after Wichita County was founded. Part of my responsibilites as a reporter for the credit bureau is to go through HUGE books in the Register of Deeds Office that sometimes have this old handwritten information. Awesome! I've also been impressed with most of the handwriting, too. Of course it needed to be clear and concise. Some of the writing is all but a work of beautiful art. I have been very impressed through the years...
The deedwork for the personal properties was pretty normal but once we began working on the railroad information is when it really got interesting. First of all, I learned that our county's founders mainly came here from Garden City, Kansas. It was their desire that Leoti would be located from the railroad tracks and go further north. At one time, Leoti was expected to be the new "Chigago". It was assumed that business, etc would enable Leoti to become as large and diverse as Chicago, Illinois. Hmmm...so far those expectations have not come to light. I do recall in the 1970s and 1980s that Leoti was known several times as "Little Chicago" because of murders and major drug activity. Fortunately, I have not heard it called that for a long time!
If you are like me, you think that our majestic Wichita County Courthouse has always been located right where it is today. Right? Wrong!!! Come to find out, the original plat shows that it was once located on the 3rd block of West "E" Street. This is located 2 blocks north of the railroad tracks. Today, a small trailer park and another house exist. During a rainstorm, lightening struck it and burned it to the ground. I do not know why the mess was not simply cleaned up and a new building built in its place. Sadly, to my knowledge, no living person knows that answer. Instead, the Wichita County Board of Commissioners back then, declared a Right of Condemnation on the current block where our courthouse and the Wichita County Library are now erected. Probably not even one cent was transferred to the former owner(s) of that property. After that, building began on the beautiful building that we now have that people from all over come to see. Many photos have been taken on this outstanding work of architecture, not only by locals but by many passersby who are awed by the presence of it. I only wish that my blog was capable of showing pictures. If it was, you can bet that I would post a picture of the courthouse right here!
I was also impressed with the fact that the Wichita County Jail was built just across the street from the courthouse so that prisoners could be simply walked across the street to the courthouse for court. It was located where the Justin and Tammy Mason family now lives. Formerly, it belonged to Walter and Francis (Clara) Norton. Once the new courthouse was built, the jailhouse was also relocated there. Later, a new jail was built directly west of the courthouse. It was attached to the courthouse. If needed, the prisoners were transferred from the jail through a tunnel into the courthouse. In the 1980s, the State deemed the jail was not up to their current standards. Instead of putting out tax dollars to do the necessary changes to the jail, it was determined that Wichita County prisoners would be lodged in area jails. Most stay in the Scott County Jail. Others are taken to Tribune, Lakin, Johnson and Garden City. Of course, Wichita County is responsible for paying for each inmate's daily meals, etc. The last that I knew, that amount is $30.00 per day.
So, now we will return to the area north of the railroad tracks. The 3rd block of West "E" was the original site of the courthouse. The second block may have just been an area of homesteaders' homes. The block to the east which is the first block of West "E" where Smades Manufacturing, etc is now located, was the block where Leoti's original city park was located. Daddy was born in 1932. He told me stories of him and his brothers and friends playing in that park.
Now, skip over Highway 25 to the east, the first block of East "E" Street. I don't know of anything public ever existing on that block. For as long as I am aware of, it has also been a residential area.
Cross over the eastern street, East 5th Street. That block was the site of the original Leoti School. It looks like once the courthouse was built on the south side of the tracks, other public offices and businesses also took the hike and moved south.
Anyway, I really enjoy local history. When I learned this information, I was anxious to share it with you. I aplogize for not being able to write this here yesterday...
VLE-B
Back to the beginning... I was asked to do some major research work for a local entity on Wednesday. I was very happy to do it! So I was given 15 properties that are located from just north of the Sheriff's office as far north to the railroad tracks and from the former Junior High to just about Hi Plains Motel. I required a lot of help from County Register of Deeds, Connie Wilson, and Junior Register of Deeds, Heather (Harkness) Leimkuhler. Thank you Ladies!!! I've never gotten this project completed without your help and guidance!!!
Throughout the work, we went through deeds, the Plat Map and microfilm. You may be wondering why the courthouse uses microfilm. I'll tell you. Many records go back to the mid 1800s-- a very long time ago. Because of that, those papers have become very brittle and are easy to "crack and break". So in order to preserve the much-needed information on them, the ladies have processed them onto microfilm. Pretty interesting, don't ya' think?
The paperwork that was recorded onto film as well as many other papers recorded since then, were completely put on paper in simple handwriting. We need to remember that the common typewriter came along many years after Wichita County was founded. Part of my responsibilites as a reporter for the credit bureau is to go through HUGE books in the Register of Deeds Office that sometimes have this old handwritten information. Awesome! I've also been impressed with most of the handwriting, too. Of course it needed to be clear and concise. Some of the writing is all but a work of beautiful art. I have been very impressed through the years...
The deedwork for the personal properties was pretty normal but once we began working on the railroad information is when it really got interesting. First of all, I learned that our county's founders mainly came here from Garden City, Kansas. It was their desire that Leoti would be located from the railroad tracks and go further north. At one time, Leoti was expected to be the new "Chigago". It was assumed that business, etc would enable Leoti to become as large and diverse as Chicago, Illinois. Hmmm...so far those expectations have not come to light. I do recall in the 1970s and 1980s that Leoti was known several times as "Little Chicago" because of murders and major drug activity. Fortunately, I have not heard it called that for a long time!
If you are like me, you think that our majestic Wichita County Courthouse has always been located right where it is today. Right? Wrong!!! Come to find out, the original plat shows that it was once located on the 3rd block of West "E" Street. This is located 2 blocks north of the railroad tracks. Today, a small trailer park and another house exist. During a rainstorm, lightening struck it and burned it to the ground. I do not know why the mess was not simply cleaned up and a new building built in its place. Sadly, to my knowledge, no living person knows that answer. Instead, the Wichita County Board of Commissioners back then, declared a Right of Condemnation on the current block where our courthouse and the Wichita County Library are now erected. Probably not even one cent was transferred to the former owner(s) of that property. After that, building began on the beautiful building that we now have that people from all over come to see. Many photos have been taken on this outstanding work of architecture, not only by locals but by many passersby who are awed by the presence of it. I only wish that my blog was capable of showing pictures. If it was, you can bet that I would post a picture of the courthouse right here!
I was also impressed with the fact that the Wichita County Jail was built just across the street from the courthouse so that prisoners could be simply walked across the street to the courthouse for court. It was located where the Justin and Tammy Mason family now lives. Formerly, it belonged to Walter and Francis (Clara) Norton. Once the new courthouse was built, the jailhouse was also relocated there. Later, a new jail was built directly west of the courthouse. It was attached to the courthouse. If needed, the prisoners were transferred from the jail through a tunnel into the courthouse. In the 1980s, the State deemed the jail was not up to their current standards. Instead of putting out tax dollars to do the necessary changes to the jail, it was determined that Wichita County prisoners would be lodged in area jails. Most stay in the Scott County Jail. Others are taken to Tribune, Lakin, Johnson and Garden City. Of course, Wichita County is responsible for paying for each inmate's daily meals, etc. The last that I knew, that amount is $30.00 per day.
So, now we will return to the area north of the railroad tracks. The 3rd block of West "E" was the original site of the courthouse. The second block may have just been an area of homesteaders' homes. The block to the east which is the first block of West "E" where Smades Manufacturing, etc is now located, was the block where Leoti's original city park was located. Daddy was born in 1932. He told me stories of him and his brothers and friends playing in that park.
Now, skip over Highway 25 to the east, the first block of East "E" Street. I don't know of anything public ever existing on that block. For as long as I am aware of, it has also been a residential area.
Cross over the eastern street, East 5th Street. That block was the site of the original Leoti School. It looks like once the courthouse was built on the south side of the tracks, other public offices and businesses also took the hike and moved south.
Anyway, I really enjoy local history. When I learned this information, I was anxious to share it with you. I aplogize for not being able to write this here yesterday...
VLE-B
Friday, April 1, 2011
Dr. Chris Martenson, PhD, Scientest, Economic Researcher and Futurist.
A few minutes ago, I received this email from M.S., a reader in Watertown, MS. It is quite interesting and I want to share it with you! I am looking forward to going to his blog and becoming more informed of Japan and their intense crisis. VLE-B
"Hi Lynne,
Chris Martenson, PhD, scientist, economic researcher and futurist, has been reporting on the continued devastation in Japan since the earthquake and tsunami struck three weeks ago. His detailed predictions and anaylsis have been accurate and extremely timely. His popular blog, www.ChrisMartenson.com has become an open forum for those in Japan with first hand information.
Today, Martenson has acquired and released the first new photos from inside the Fukushima reactors since March 24.
This most recent satellite photo, combined with other recent data, lead Martenson to conclude:
* The situation on the ground is still not stabilized.
* At current scope and resources of the response effort, it will take weeks to months before TEPCO is in real control of the situation.
* The after-effects will be measured in years.
To view these photos and Martenson's continued commmentary and predictions, visit http://www.chrismartenson.com/blog/breaking-latest-satellite-imagery-fukushima/55711.
Everything unfolding now in Japan has been predicted as possible in Martenson's new book just released, "THE CRASH COURSE: The Unsustainable Future of Our Economy, Energy, and Environment" (Wiley, April 2011)."
Again, thank you, M., for sharing this information with me!!!
VLE-B
"Hi Lynne,
Chris Martenson, PhD, scientist, economic researcher and futurist, has been reporting on the continued devastation in Japan since the earthquake and tsunami struck three weeks ago. His detailed predictions and anaylsis have been accurate and extremely timely. His popular blog, www.ChrisMartenson.com has become an open forum for those in Japan with first hand information.
Today, Martenson has acquired and released the first new photos from inside the Fukushima reactors since March 24.
This most recent satellite photo, combined with other recent data, lead Martenson to conclude:
* The situation on the ground is still not stabilized.
* At current scope and resources of the response effort, it will take weeks to months before TEPCO is in real control of the situation.
* The after-effects will be measured in years.
To view these photos and Martenson's continued commmentary and predictions, visit http://www.chrismartenson.com/blog/breaking-latest-satellite-imagery-fukushima/55711.
Everything unfolding now in Japan has been predicted as possible in Martenson's new book just released, "THE CRASH COURSE: The Unsustainable Future of Our Economy, Energy, and Environment" (Wiley, April 2011)."
Again, thank you, M., for sharing this information with me!!!
VLE-B
Rev. Harry Cletus Walz--Garden City
(September 16, 1919 - March 31, 2011)
Rev. Harry Cletus Walz, age 91, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Lenoir Woods Nursing Home in Columbia, Missouri. He was born September 16, 1919 on the family farm in Ellis County, Kansas the son of Henry C. and Rose Ester Haneke Walz. In 1948, he received his Masters in Divinity Degree from the Perkins School of Theology at SMU. A minister in Southwest Kansas for several years, Rev. Walz and his wife had moved to Columbia, Missouri in October 2009.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Garden, Kansas. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge as well as several civic organizations.
On June 3, 1945 he married Helen Byrl Jacobs in Herrin, Illinois. She survives.
Other Survivors Include: Two Sons, Lynn (& Marie) Walz of Durango, Colorado and Lee (& Diana) Walz of Columbia, Missouri: One Brother, Henry (& Ruth) Walz of Ellis, Kansas; Five Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Two Brothers, Albert & Billy Walz and Five Sisters, Virginia Elting, Dorothy Shubert, Gladys Fowler, Margaret Emmerton and Marjorie Wiesner.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City, Kansas with the Reverend David Bell presiding.
Friends may call from Noon-8:00pm on Sunday at the Price & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City.
Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to the Church or to Camp Lakeside both in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.
Obituary courtesy of Price and Sons Funeral Homes of Garden City, Scott City, Leoti and Tribune.
VLE-B
Rev. Harry Cletus Walz, age 91, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Lenoir Woods Nursing Home in Columbia, Missouri. He was born September 16, 1919 on the family farm in Ellis County, Kansas the son of Henry C. and Rose Ester Haneke Walz. In 1948, he received his Masters in Divinity Degree from the Perkins School of Theology at SMU. A minister in Southwest Kansas for several years, Rev. Walz and his wife had moved to Columbia, Missouri in October 2009.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Garden, Kansas. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge as well as several civic organizations.
On June 3, 1945 he married Helen Byrl Jacobs in Herrin, Illinois. She survives.
Other Survivors Include: Two Sons, Lynn (& Marie) Walz of Durango, Colorado and Lee (& Diana) Walz of Columbia, Missouri: One Brother, Henry (& Ruth) Walz of Ellis, Kansas; Five Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Two Brothers, Albert & Billy Walz and Five Sisters, Virginia Elting, Dorothy Shubert, Gladys Fowler, Margaret Emmerton and Marjorie Wiesner.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City, Kansas with the Reverend David Bell presiding.
Friends may call from Noon-8:00pm on Sunday at the Price & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City.
Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to the Church or to Camp Lakeside both in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.
Obituary courtesy of Price and Sons Funeral Homes of Garden City, Scott City, Leoti and Tribune.
VLE-B
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