FCCI DIRECTORS: Robert Craig Stokes, 620-347-8519 Henry Ashbacher, 620-347-4070 Margaret Kennedy, 620-347-4358 Norine Laird, 620-347-4453 Frances OBlak, 620-347-4312 Ray Hamblin, 620-347-4228 Ted Wynn, 620-347-4040 Mary Ann Hamblin,  620-347-8411 Marilyn Smardo, 620-347-4118

Franklin Community Newsletter May,  2006 *********** WATER BOARD DIRECTORS: Craig Stokes, 620-347-8519 Jim Rhuems, 620-347-3498 Doris Morlock, 620-347-4958 Ray Hamblin,  620-347-4228 Jerry Wayman,  620-347-4829

Funeral Dinners:  Please remember that the community center is available for funeral dinners at no charge to the family.  Contact Marion Kobak (347-8444) or call the center (347-4220) to make arrangements. 

Contributors: Howard & Carla Delange, Delange Seeds, Girard, Ks.  and B & N Books, Nanette Krumsick & Betty (Ales) Devoss.    Jensen Swing Products, Santee, California also donated 3 more springy toys for the park. They donated  the original two and when contacted to inquire about purchasing more they offered to donate them.   They also gave us wholesale pricing on the swing set.  This company shows the true spirit of this country by helping those in need.   

Picnic and Park Dedication - May 28
Date:  May 28, 2006  Sunday 
Time:   (noon - 4 pm)
Place:  Franklin Community Park
Picnic lunch (provided by Rural Water District #7 and Franklin Community Council, Inc.) at noon followed by awards and park dedication. Kids activities, face painting, polka music provided by Johnnie Zibert and many other activities.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon.  Everyone is welcome.   Admission is free to all.
Held in conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month.  Lots of great historic photos and stories.
See the new community park and share our pride.   Anyone visiting the park can see the many hours of volunteer labor that has gone into providing this beautiful facility.  
Mark your calendars and be sure to come for a fun filled afternoon.  Visit with old friends and make some new ones.   We have heard of many early residents who plan to attend so be sure to come and spend the afternoon. 
If you need a ride call 249-9333 or 249-1326.

Board Meetings - June 4
FCCI Board Meeting -June 4 (2 pm)
Water Board Meeting - June 4 (immediately following FCCI Board Meeting)

Polka Dance & Dinner - June 11
Dance 2-5 pm       Dinner following
Music by:  Johnnie Zibert & friends
Food provided by Pallucca's Market, Frontenac, Ks. and Franklin Community Council, Inc.
Rigatoni, Sausage, vegetable, salad, bread, refreshments
Franklin Community Center, 7th & Broadway, Franklin, Ks.
$10 per person 
Reservations required   (seating is limited so make your reservations early)
Call 347-4220 or visit the website (www.franklinkansas.com)
Mail reservations to:    FCCI,  P. O. Box 43,  Franklin, Ks. 66735   (Make check payable to FCCI).

Lifelong Friends - June 15

Come and rekindle old friendships or make new friendships that will last a lifetime.  Spend an hour or the entire afternoon playing cards, dominoes, games, enjoying the program or just visiting. 
Hostess:  Margaret Kennedy, 347-4358
Date:   June 15, Thursday
Time:  1- 4 pm.
Location:  Franklin Community Center, Franklin, Ks.
Program:   (watch newspaper and listen to Community Bulletin Board for an announcement)
Admission:  Free   
Refreshments will be served
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-4
Watch “Her Voice” as they have a nice article coming up regarding the program. 

Bargain Bazaar - June 24
HUGE Community Rummage Sale
Expect this to be an annual event
Location:  Franklin Community Park
Hours:   7 am - 4 pm
Donations of items accepted until Friday, June 23 at 4 pm.  All proceeds go toward the hall debt.
Call Marion at 347-8444 or Gay at 347-4305
Help us with this fund raising project by donating items for sale
Also shop with us on the 24th for lots of bargains - Lunch & drinks available
If you would like to help with this call Marion or Gay.

60s-70s-80s Dance - July 8

8 pm- midnight
Music & lighting by:  Top Hat Entertainment, Kelly Seeman,  (DJ & Karaoke)
Smoke Free Facility
Beverages & snacks available
Franklin Community Center, 7th & Broadway, Franklin, Ks.
$5 per person 
Reservations required   (seating is limited so make your reservations early)
Call 249-1326 or visit the website (www.franklinkansas.com)
Mail reservations to:    FCCI,  P. O. Box 43,  Franklin, Ks. 66735 (Make checks payable to FCCI)

Centennial - June 23-24, “2007” (next year)
Make plans for your family reunion
Plans should be made early as hotel rooms are limited
Many, many activities are being planned for the week-end.
Forms are available for food vendors, arts & crafts, antiques, etc. Call Marion Kobak (347-8444) or Gay Kranker  (347-4305) or you can visit the website. 
Centennial Cookbook 
Please send us your favorite family recipe.
Call Dianna (620-347-8807) for further information on the recipe book project.
Forms can be found on the website (www.franklinkansas.com) or call Dianna
Place your order for the cookbook $8.50 + shipping (books can also be picked up at centennial).

Debt Reduction

Please help us with paying off the debt from the community center construction in any way you can.
Donations can be sent directly to: FCCI, P.O. Box 43, Franklin, Ks. 66735. 
All donations are tax deductible.  
If you are unable to volunteer perhaps you would consider sending a small donation  which would help with paying off the debt.
If everyone would send even a small amount each month it would be helpful and we could get the debt paid off.     Please remember that all the work done is for the good of the community, it’s residents and friends. 

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