Franklin
Community Newsletter
February, 2007
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Upcoming Events
March 3 Bargain Bazaar & Chili Feed
March 4 FCCI Board Meeting (2 pm)
March 10 Centennial Meeting
March 11 Water Board Meeting (2 pm)
March 12 Funeral Dinner Committee Meeting (7pm)
March 15 Lifelong Friends (11am)
April 14 Community Work Day
June 23-24 Centennial
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: Lola Gladys
Harris, Fred Goodhart and John Houck.
FUNERAL DINNERS
* Committee Meeting March 12 at 7 pm
* (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. A meeting will be
held March 12 at 7 pm at the Community Center for those interested in
helping with this very worthwhile volunteer effort. Please
make plans to attend. If you are unable to attend but are willing to
help (serve at dinners, hostess, prepare food, etc.) please contact
Marion.
CONTRIBUTORS
Thanks to Hazel Goodhart, Dianna Morrison, Crawford County, and other
miscellaneous donations. Memorials were left 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”.
Donations can be made at any time in any amount to any project.
If you’d like to donate to help with funeral dinners, park, gardens,
lawn upkeep, building maintenance, historic projects, postage,
newsletters, office supplies, etc. just send a donation along
with a note of the specific item you would like the money used
toward. There are continual ongoing needs at all of
the properties. While we have many volunteers to help there are
always expenses toward those projects. Send donations to
FCCI, P. O. Box 43, Franklin, Ks. 66735
CHILI FEED & BARGAIN
BAZAAR
March 3, 2007 (Marion Kobak 620-347-8444)
PLEASE HELP!! Clean out your closets and get rid of those
unwanted gifts and other items. Proceeds will go directly to the
community center debt. 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.
We are accepting new and used items. Last years sale was a huge
success. Lots of fun for everyone. This is an easy
way to contribute to the community. Chili will be made by
Franklin’s own Leroy Younger. Chili will be served starting at 11
am. Carryouts available. Sale starts at 7 am.
Join us for a day of fun and have lunch while you’re there. Keep
the community spirit alive!!
LIFELONG FRIENDS
March 15, 2007 (Margaret Kennedy 347-4358)
The February meeting was held February 22. Everyone
enjoyed the program “Change Something” which was presented
by the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. Meetings
are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Admission is
free. Refreshments are available. Join us on March 15
which is Severe Weather Awareness Week. The program will be
presented by the National Weather Service. It will be a very
interesting presentation regarding the tornadoes of 2003 in southeast
Kansas. You won’t want to miss this event and we are honored to have
the National Weather Service present this program. The
program will begin at 11 am with a light lunch following.
COMMUNITY WORK DAY
April 14, 2007 (Ray
Hamblin 620-347-4228)
We will meet at the park at 8 am to complete a list of projects.
Lunch will be served. Please come and help in any way that you
can.
COMMUNITY CENTER
(Dianna Morrison 620-347-8807 or 620-249-2059)
The hall continues to be used on a regular basis for many family and
business events. Call for rental information.
CRAWFORD COUNTY RWD #7
Remember to protect your water meter from freezing during these winter
months. Make sure the meter lid fits down tightly on the tile to
keep out the cold winds. Filling a plastic bag with leaves or crumpled
papers and placing on top of the meter will help to
insulate. Several complaints have been received regarding
our water pressure and we have approached our supplier to check into
this situation
“CENTENNIAL”
June 23-24, 2007 (Phyllis
Bitner, 620-347-8387)
MEETING: March 10,
2007 Saturday morning 10 am. Please attend if you are
interested in helping in any way with the centennial.
Committee members will discuss all aspects of the event. Sign up charts
will be available if you wish to help. Help make this a
successful community event. Come and be a part of this
memorable event!
HISTORY: Time is running
out for pictures, stories, memories, etc. to be used for the
centennial. While many of you have replied we would welcome more
input. This is your opportunity to be remembered in the
community. There will be historic signs, a DVD is being
produced regarding the community and the centennial, a reunion tent
will display photos as well as the displays within the community center
for everyone to see. We hope you will all be excited about being
a part of this. What current resident has been in Franklin the
longest??
HOTELS: We have already
heard that one hotel is “full” so be sure to remind family members to
make their reservations as soon as possible.
COLLECTIBLES: Franklin
and Centennial Collectibles are available for purchase at
“Occasions”, 508 N. Broadway, Pittsburg and Past Time Flea Market
on 69 Highway. Items will be available for purchase
throughout the weekend of the centennial at the Sales/Information
booth.
RAFFLE TICKETS: Don’t
forget the raffle tickets being sold with the top prize of $1,000, 2nd
prize $500, 3rd prize $250, 4th prize $100 as well as many other
prizes. If you’d be interested in selling tickets or
purchasing them contact Margaret Kennedy at 347-4358.
SPONSORSHIP: Thanks to
the following businesses that are sponsoring the centennial
events: Pittsburg Interiors, UNB (University National
Bank), A & O Signs, Pittcraft, Scotty’s Classic Car
Museum, Jody Phillips Dance Studio, Fox Insurance Agency (Rob
Lessen).
CELEBRITY AUCTION:
We continue to receive some very unique autographed items from
celebrities as well as many new items from local merchants.
Pittsburg Interiors donated a beautiful King Hickory Melange Sofa
upholstered with a mix of fabric and leather. You’ll want to be
sure to attend to bid on these wonderful items. Many more will be
added prior to the centennial. You can follow the list as it is updated
on the website.
CONTESTS: Collector Car
Show, Motorcycle Show, Bike Decorating Contest, Dance Contest,
Horseshoe Tournament, Bocce Tournament, Bingo – Lots of fun activities
the entire week-end. Be sure to pre-register. CRAWFORD COUNTY
SHOWCASE: This tent is filling up with organizations, schools,
tourism, non-profits, church organizations, etc. If you
know of an organization interested in setting up in this area please
let us know. We want to showcase all of Crawford County so
visitors can see how communities can work together for the good of all.
CHILDRENS’ TENT: Free
games and entertainment for the kids.
CHURCH SERVICES: Sunday
Morning church services will be held in the park at the
shelter. Be sure to come out for a morning of worship
before the days festivities begin.
ARTS/CRAFTS/ANTIQUES/FOOD VENDORS:
Vendors will be on the grounds throughout the week-end.
PHOTOGRAPHER: A
photographer will be available to take family photos, group photos,
etc.
POLKA PARTY: Free polka
party Sunday afternoon with music by Johnnie Zibert band.
HISTORIC PROGRAMS: The
historic program regarding the Amazon Army march will be a highlight of
the centennial. There will be no charge to attend the
presentation. The march began at the site of the new
Community Center which was in the early years the UMWA
hall. Other programs will be presented throughout the
week-end and rumor has it that even Will Rogers will be making a stop
in town.
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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.
_______ I have items to donate for the Bargain Bazaar
_______ Community Work Day (April 21)
_______ I will help serve at Funeral Dinners
_______ I will prepare food for Funeral Dinners
I am unable to help but would like to donate $________ toward
_______________________________________
Centennial (June 23-24)
________ Help week prior to centennial
________ Work 2-3 hour session in a booth
________ Sell raffle tickets from now until event
________ Help in any way I am needed
________ Attend events in the area at a display table to
promote the centennial event.
Name:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone:
____________________ E-mail: ________________________
HISTORIC INFORMATION: Send in photos or memories (New
residents also). Original photos will be returned.
Family name:
_______________________________________________________________________
(for example this can be “Smith”, “John & Mary Smith”, we’d
like the name of the first generation of your family that settled in
Franklin-whether that is 1929 or 2006)
Date of arrival in Franklin: _________________________(just
the year is fine)
Memories: (reason for settling in Franklin, early years in the
community, memories of businesses, school, etc..)
Please attach memories relating to Franklin on an additional sheet.
I am sending the above information to be included in the centennial and
community center displays.
Signed:
_____________________________________________________
Date: __________________
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
Mary Ann Shull, 620-347-8411
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