Franklin Community Newsletter

April, 2007

We would like to extend our sympathies to the families of the following people who were residents or former residents of Franklin and passed away this past month.   We value the importance of all our residents (past and present).   In memory of: Violet Karlinger and Frank H. Ales.

 FUNERAL DINNERS
(Marion Kobak 620-347-8444)

Please remember that the community center is available for funeral dinners at no charge to the family.  FCCI will once again begin providing meals for funeral dinners for Franklin residents AND former Franklin residents.  Families are responsible for paying for meat for the dinner but side dishes and beverages will be prepared and served by residents of the community.  

CONTRIBUTORS

Thanks to Schroeder’s Custom Butchering (Mark & Debbie Schroeder), Gerald Blazic, Frank & Marie Kobak, Tony and Ruth Zemlock, Rosalie Oppenheim in memory of Roseann Podpechan, Rudy & Charlene Widmar, and other miscellaneous donations. Memorials continue to be sent in the name of John Seglie, Fred Goodhart and John Houck.  We are truly grateful for each and every donation and are blessed to have such wonderful residents and “friends”.  All donation (large and small) help keep Franklin a strong community.    All donations go directly toward projects that benefit Franklin and the surrounding area.  No directors receive any payment for work they do.

HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTORS:  Thanks to Esther Sanders Marlier of Pittsburg for the beautiful framed displays of her husband Charles C. Marlier’s military medals, patches, photos and other items.  They will make a nice addition to the already beautiful veteans display at the hall.  Charles Marlier was born in Franklin and lived there for many years. Charles handmade the frames and displays.     Thanks to the generosity of those who want to insure that the history of Franklin is documented and remains in the community for future generations to enjoy.    We continue our search for family, business, veteran and other Franklin photos.   Please contact Phyllis at 347-8387 or 249-9333 if you have photos that can be copied and used for displays in the community center or if you have items to donate. 

Due to the inclement weather the work day has been rescheduled to April 28.   Plan to come and help with this community project.   Lunch will be served. Please come if only for an hour or two or make plans to spend the entire day to help us on a variety of projects. 

PARK:  An order for additional pavers will be placed in the near future.  If you wish to have your family paver in place in time for the centennial be sure to get your order placed.   This will be the last order placed prior to the centennial.  Deadline for this order is April 30.   Orders placed after that date will not be in place in time for the centennial. 

Citywide Franklin/Arma sale!!   Once again we are accepting donated items to be sold.  If you have items to donate call Marion 347-8444 or Gay 347-4305 as soon as possible.   Arrangements will be made for items to be dropped off.  If you are unable to bring your items we can make arrangements to have them picked up.    If you are able to work at the sale please fill out the form below.  We are accepting new and used items.  This is an easy way to contribute to the community.    Sale starts at 7 am.   Join us for a day of fun!   Keep the community spirit alive!!

 May 8
Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening

Angels Care Home Health will be at the Community Center from 9:30 – 11 am to perform blood pressure and glucose screening checks.  For further information contact Sunny Stipp, 620-232-2922.

 LIFELONG FRIENDS
  (Norine Laird 620-347-4453)

FAMILY INFO:  Don’t forget to send your family information in with your water bill. If you have lost your form just write the information on a piece of paper.  Please take care of this as soon as possible as we will be making the historic signs soon and need this information.  If you want your name & memories to appear please send this info with your water bill this month.  Also send in photos and captions for the DVD.   Must have by end of April.  This is the last time this information will be in the newsletter.  Be creative. Just a couple lines about something you remember special about Franklin (an event, a business, your school,  etc.)   If you have any information, photos or memorabilia relating to the Amazon Army march please let us know as we will have a display of those items in the glass case at the hall.  DO NOT be disappointed if your family is not included on the posters throughout the park.  We cannot put the information there if you don’t send it to us.    The poster will show families who settled each ten years similar to the following and will continue to present day.   Although you may not have stories to send at this time please at least list your families name and date they settled in Franklin. 

Call for rental information.   The hall continues to be rented on a regular basis and we constantly receive compliments on the beauty of the facility as well as it being “user friendly”. 

RWD #7 held their Annual Election Meeting on April 12th and the following are the new Board members and their positions:  Craig Stokes, Chairman;  Ray Hamblin, Vice-Chairman;  Jim Rhuems, Treasurer;  Doris Morlock,Secretary; Dianna Morrison,  Director.  We extend our "thanks" to Jerry Wayman for the valuable years he served to RWD #7 as Vice-Chairman. 

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Check the areas in which you are able to volunteer your time or talent and return with your water bill or send to FCCI.  

Name:  ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address:  ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:  _______________________  Cell Phone: ____________________  E-mail: ________________________

FCCI DIRECTORS:

WATER BOARD DIRECTORS:

Newsletter Editor: Phyllis Bitner
 620-249-9333