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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 provide 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. 

COMMUNITY CENTER  MANAGER

Thanks to Dianna Morrison for her service to the community.  Dianna will be retiring from her position effective October 15.  We appreciate all her hard work and dedication.   Future reservations may be made during office hours at the community center.

HUGE SALE”     CENTENNIAL & FRANKLIN Collectibles

Stop by the community center during our new office hours or visit the website for pricing and order form.  These would make a nice gift for children or grandchildren.  Lots of $2 and $3 items (hat pins, key rings, patches, etc.).  T-shirts $3.00;  Sweatshirts $5 Denim Shirts  $12.00  If you attended the Centennial you are very likely in the DVD.   The DVD also contains a narrative and photos on the history of the community as well as interviews and photos from the centennial.  $20 for a nicely packaged 2 DVD set. 

LIFELONG FRIENDS

October 18

Come and rekindle old friendships or make new ones that will last a lifetime.  Spend an hour or the entire afternoon playing cards, dominoes, games, enjoying the program or just visiting. Watch the Morning Sun or Community Bulletin Board for more information on October’s program.  Admission is free and refreshments are served.    Program begins at 1 pm. 

RETIRING BOARD MEMBER

Thanks to Ray Hamblin for his dedication to Franklin.  Ray has retired and we wish him the very best.  The community park is a reflection of Ray’s dedication to Franklin.   Ray was the driving force in building the park.    If you see Ray be sure to thank him for all his hard work.

WE SALUTE OUR VETERANS

November 10

If you are a Franklin veteran or veterans widow and did not receive an invitation last year please let us know.  We continually try to update our lists to be sure that everyone is invited.  Watch the newsletter for further details.  

PARK PAVERS

We will be placing another order soon.  Be sure to send in your information if you would like a lasting tribute to your family, class, business, etc.    The cost of the large paver is now $125.  The price was increased by the manufacturer.     Smaller pavers are still available for $75 and $50.

WEBSITE

New Photos have been added from the centennial and Amazon Army.  If you have any photos from the centennial to share please e-mail them or call (620-249-9333) and we can make arrangements to scan them.   Also please let us know if you can identify anyone in any of the photos that are on-line. 

Check out the “History” page as this is full of photos and info.   The “Early Family” section is growing. Please add your family photos and information.

2007 Annual Awards

Congratulations to this year’s recipients!!

Certification of Appreciation

• Ron & Janet Pommier Family
• Lee & Agnes Goodman

Friend of Franklin:   Johnnie Zibert

Heritage Preservation Award:   Linda Knoll

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

Polka Dance & Dinner

October 14

Dance 3-6 pm

Dinner immediately following

$10 per person

Reservations required (347-4220)

Music by Johnnie Zibert Band

PARK 

Reservations:  While there is no charge for using the park, reservations for the shelter are necessary in order to ensure your family has full access to the shelter. Every week-end in September was reserved.  Due to the rains and other problems the bathrooms are not usuable. However we have placed a porta-potty at the park for the convenience of park users.   Please do not abuse this privilege.  Volunteers work very hard to maintain the park and the entire area.   For reservations call the office 347-4220.

CONTRIBUTORS

Thanks to Gene & Lisa Arnold who donated a wonderful piece of history to the community and thanks to Marion Kobak for locating it.   The item received is a ledger from the Union Co-op Store from the early teens and ‘20s.    We are dedicated to preserving the history of the community and appreciate support toward these projects.  Thanks to Evangeline Hager for a donation toward current maintenance and upkeep made in memory of Frank Kobak.   

While the community center debt has been retired there are still many ongoing day to day expenses and we want to continue the programs that benefit everyone.   Insurance, maintenance, utilities, lawn care, park maintenance, historical preservation, kitchen supplies, hall supplies, etc. are just a few of the ongoing expenses that we continue to incur.  In many instances volunteers continue to use their own equipment, gas, office supplies, etc. to keep the community activities going.  We would like to reach a point where the community is self sufficient and we only need to depend on volunteers for labor.    

 “VANDALISM”

We do not have extra funds to pay for vandalism and other problems that are caused by only a few people.  Please keep your eyes and ears open for vandalism or mischief at the park or any of the FCCI properties and report it to one of the board members or the Sheriff’s department.   The latest round of vandalism involves someone removing the light bulbs from the shelter at the park and smashing them throughout the shelter.  This presents a safety issue for children coming to the park to play.  Please help us put a stop to this childish vandalism.  Keep your eyes and ears open.   This is “your” park.   Help us keep it safe and clean.

“CENTENNIAL”  (YEARLY REUNION)

Many have asked if we will be doing it again next year.  Of course “centennial” implies every 100 years but due to the interest we are working on an idea to have some sort of yearly “reunion”.   It will likely be a catered dinner (reservations in advance required) and just the day spent visiting with old friends.  The event will be at the community center.  Watch future editions of the newsletter as well as notices in the newspaper for a date.   It will be a great chance for everyone to know that on a certain date each year we will be gathering to renew old friendships.

$100 for 100 years

Help us remember the centennial in a special way.  Donate $100 to the endowment fund in your family name.   Purchase a $100 paver to be placed in the park.  Donate $100 for current maintenance, repairs & upkeep.  

Donate $100 for future projects.

OLDEST LIVING RESIDENT

(current or previous resident)

Looking for the oldest living person who was born in Franklin or lived in Franklin at one time.

 If you think you are or if you know someone please call 620-249-9333

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

Mary Ann Shull,  620-347-8411

 

WATER BOARD DIRECTORS:

Craig Stokes, 620-347-8519

Jim Rhuems, 620-347-3498

Doris Morlock, 620-347-4958

Dianna Morrison,  620-347-8807

Newsletter Editor: Phyllis Bitner

 620-249-9333

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