tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90360217736938149592024-03-12T15:57:58.598-07:00Get HodgemanGet Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-39269374930321539342013-04-29T12:29:00.001-07:002013-04-29T12:29:22.249-07:00Camp Wild Women Camp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSct-NhyX20a47y8s-Yu8BRLshJ53zhpz7jDYwGW1iZuCQl5JscU3f-OlzDU87vAPJ7hFGAsiND92Z-S3W-O43iPhMmKQ3uagYM3y6t4WEvHFq7NqQvasGY1MFQMk_k7oRH7wCnB5kZwY/s1600/Mud+Kat+Kyaks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSct-NhyX20a47y8s-Yu8BRLshJ53zhpz7jDYwGW1iZuCQl5JscU3f-OlzDU87vAPJ7hFGAsiND92Z-S3W-O43iPhMmKQ3uagYM3y6t4WEvHFq7NqQvasGY1MFQMk_k7oRH7wCnB5kZwY/s320/Mud+Kat+Kyaks.jpg" width="320" /></a>This past weekend was the best! Weather at HorseThief was amazing...warm with very little wind. On Saturday we enjoyed learning new skills with the Ks Dept of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism instructors, ate lots of great food, and then settled in around the campfire in the evening. Sunday we slept in, enjoyed our breakfast and morning coffee...and then spent the morning on the lake with Ryan and Mud Kat Kyaks! It was a great day for kayaking and we enjoyed visiting with everyone who came out to fish and simply enjoy the wonderful weather. The next scheduled Camp Wild Women will be on September 28th, 2013....but don't wait until then to head out and enjoy all there is to see and do at HorseThief Reservoir! Free Kids Fishing Day is June 1st and HorseThief: The Festival Part II will take place on June 7, 8 and 9th. See you there!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-46944471447781047502012-09-28T12:01:00.001-07:002012-09-28T12:02:54.901-07:00Fall Kayaking<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbbxMONmb0rxlv7rdscsTVrewsNUnaZHkRJ4llzVgR8cjNAEdnGRnKYgH1ZNB3jk5AHgDryW-m_H5CJfHJ1C-wcSKmzRQPx1SVZRLZQy1y9h3obfRch6JeAAfDFAITzgLubFRDhGc6fE/s1600/Fall+Kayaking.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbbxMONmb0rxlv7rdscsTVrewsNUnaZHkRJ4llzVgR8cjNAEdnGRnKYgH1ZNB3jk5AHgDryW-m_H5CJfHJ1C-wcSKmzRQPx1SVZRLZQy1y9h3obfRch6JeAAfDFAITzgLubFRDhGc6fE/s320/Fall+Kayaking.jpg" style="clear: both; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a>If you haven't had a chance to get out to HorseThief for some end of the summer kayaking...hurry! We've been out twice in the past week and it was wonderful! Just make sure you pack a jacket...it's a bit cooler than I had expected. Late afternoon is just perfect (I would bet early morning is too...but I haven't managed to get away from work that early.) <div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-4543787965155443182012-09-28T11:47:00.001-07:002012-09-28T12:02:13.212-07:00Antler Geeks Visit
Last year I met a couple of very nice young men from Michigan that had come to Kansas to hunt. I was glad to see that they came back this year...and got another nice looking deer for their efforts. What I didn't know until just recently...is that they are celebrities in the World of Deer Hunting! Antler Geeks are guys (no girls?) that love the outdoors and want to prove "that you don't have to have access to large tracts of managed ground to hunt mature deer. You don't have to pay an outfitter to hunt great spots and chase the type of bucks you dream of. You can do it. You can do it yourself. And you can do it on a budget." Their website is <a href="http://www.antlergeeks.com">www.antlergeeks.com </a>and they have a great FB page as well. Thanks for coming to Hodgeman County to hunt Adam and Tyler! Hope to see you again next year!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-71204438040102637582010-12-30T13:00:00.000-08:002010-12-30T13:14:09.740-08:00The $50 PledgeWere you aware that your purchases, be it retail or service-related, are what keep the businesses "IN Business" in Hodgeman County? If every household in Hodgeman County were to pledge to spend just $50 more a month in Hodgeman County...not more than you are currently spending...just more HERE (as opposed to in other Cities and Counties)...that it would generate an additional $39,800 in revenue? Statistics show that $68 out of every $100 spent locally, stays in Hodgeman County, equaling $27,064.00 every month! I try to look at it as supporting ME. I live here and rely on services and enjoy amenities in my community that I want to support.<br /><br />What if we could double that? WOW! Talk about a shot in the arm. Forget the "recession"...we have the power to make an economic difference in our community! <br /><br />This could be fun! Do you want to join me in taking the pledge?Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-18916425125192891322010-08-04T17:44:00.000-07:002010-08-05T05:09:14.717-07:00HomeGrown Cantalope<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqIAFmlkZbXaS0H0ye0WH2XGZntn_f_eENx6P1HhpLSLJotJxs6WN27R_jMsJLoM4OyAxelvAkCYY9vm263O1GSHb5YLOKyITm7S4vfqPElG-ccP8kX4npHB0br5sD3UTvslwqS1eHwU/s1600/Homegrown+Cantelope.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqIAFmlkZbXaS0H0ye0WH2XGZntn_f_eENx6P1HhpLSLJotJxs6WN27R_jMsJLoM4OyAxelvAkCYY9vm263O1GSHb5YLOKyITm7S4vfqPElG-ccP8kX4npHB0br5sD3UTvslwqS1eHwU/s320/Homegrown+Cantelope.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500981747061368850" /></a><br />As I walked in the Jetmore Food Center my nose caught the undeniable smell of fresh, ripe cantalope. I followed my nose down the isle and there they were....HUGE! I love cantalope! Mark said that they had just received them and had already sold 150. (Guess that means that there are a lot of us who will be having fresh cantalope for breakfast in the morning.) I "taste-tested" mine while I was cutting it up tonight...it tastes every bit as good as it smells!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-65320659717139399192010-08-02T17:24:00.000-07:002010-08-02T17:43:38.927-07:00HorseThief Reservoir means better economics.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb00z80iZQXJcJCJpnWUXw-RpQJ6SdLo11ZFjBlsY9LPLoUUnwCkFCevFfVnuu0Xnd0yZJBtn757_lXk3qffLz1n0fLgOEANViicS1L5TqkTWNYXZTmcVNVV_9C1DJCJvtSRJgziorXM/s1600/worm+graphic.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb00z80iZQXJcJCJpnWUXw-RpQJ6SdLo11ZFjBlsY9LPLoUUnwCkFCevFfVnuu0Xnd0yZJBtn757_lXk3qffLz1n0fLgOEANViicS1L5TqkTWNYXZTmcVNVV_9C1DJCJvtSRJgziorXM/s320/worm+graphic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500977644449931474" /></a><br />Worm Sales are up! Not breaking news? It is here in Hodgeman County. <br />Since HorseThief Reservoir opened it's gates on June 26th there have been over 8000 visitors. Some only come to look at the new Reservoir, others come to spend some time there and enjoy this new water-related entertainment. Jet Skis, boats, fishing poles and life jackets are carted in and out on a daily basis; along with picnic and s'more-making supplies. HorseThief is FUN! <br />The Hutch News did a wonderful front-page piece about HorseThief and it's economic impact today...and KSN News has a story coming out tonight. When you get 8000+ people coming through town, buying gas, ice, and picnic supplies...it adds up! Then add the travelers that stay overnight at the Lodge (our new Motel) and the unfortunate souls that need boat repairs while they're here...and you've got a sizeable impact. Not to mention the locals that purchase boats and now need a place to store them...or the Insurance needs for those that have just purchased boats and jet skis. <br />Worm Sales at the Jetmore Food Center are up 47% this month! I am excited!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-43741158867792902692010-07-26T09:24:00.000-07:002010-07-26T09:34:39.842-07:00Fun In the Sun at HorseThief!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdJ5HNLn1atIbv927FElzGyAH-9UDiGQq4G7pJe8NCp3AfHJJZGRSfJeWMy1sJfZ2NQYz4B5OcY8SYwitkdwSrtDZS4ftANMVCMcK7dEITTXR1qBCCwqqyZj_UnS1RNjMzHcpDH-rW-4/s1600/boat+at+HTR.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdJ5HNLn1atIbv927FElzGyAH-9UDiGQq4G7pJe8NCp3AfHJJZGRSfJeWMy1sJfZ2NQYz4B5OcY8SYwitkdwSrtDZS4ftANMVCMcK7dEITTXR1qBCCwqqyZj_UnS1RNjMzHcpDH-rW-4/s320/boat+at+HTR.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498254095187447810" /></a><br />HorseThief Reservoir opened their gates on Saturday, June 26th. In less than one month...there were over 8000 visitors! Boating, skiing,jet-skiing,swimming, fishing and picnicing are just a few of the fun things I observed people doing! If you haven't taken the time to visit yet...come, and enjoy! Although the rest of the park is still under construction and you can't yet camp...you can stay in the newly completed Pawnee Valley Lodge in Jetmore! Next spring you will be able to enjoy all of the amenities the park will have to offer!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-33789244140643393022010-06-17T15:46:00.000-07:002010-06-17T16:11:10.376-07:00Wonderful Summertime Treats!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUIKHKEktLUZnEDYmtPoleVZ7h8BFYLhSuxrkctVrZrrvcVpDqwC6q3HQFvgh0BxwG3sQhE3aC-4jaYyvjhwTzdbazZmtmTfSD5jiT-KHGlZRmef7yFqQE2iwj2aOjcIpRoyhMzVSLzc/s1600/tropicalsno_logo_2006_300.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUIKHKEktLUZnEDYmtPoleVZ7h8BFYLhSuxrkctVrZrrvcVpDqwC6q3HQFvgh0BxwG3sQhE3aC-4jaYyvjhwTzdbazZmtmTfSD5jiT-KHGlZRmef7yFqQE2iwj2aOjcIpRoyhMzVSLzc/s320/tropicalsno_logo_2006_300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483883715561965090" /></a><br />We have had a couple of days at 100 degrees or higher...and I have had to start keeping more cash with me for the frequent stops at the Tropical <br />Sno-Hawaiian Shaved Ice(401 Main Street in Jetmore)! You wouldn't believe how many flavors they have! Of course, my favorite is Wedding Cake (with cream)....but even if I stopped every day for the rest of the summer, I doubt I would have a chance to sample them all. Did you know that they are even serving ice cream now! If you haven't had a chance to visit yet this summer you are missing out on one of the <strong>Joys of Summer!</strong>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-59590844293243445532010-03-20T17:52:00.000-07:002010-03-20T17:52:00.340-07:00Spring BreakLooking for something to do over spring break? Why not have fun and make a difference at the same time? There are a wide variety of places that need volunteers and you will be amazed at how much YOU get out of it! Volunteering allows you to sharpen your skills...learn new, valuable skills, and contribute back to society in ways that will enrich your life. <br />Don't allow yourself to become bored...volunteer!<br />If you are looking for ways to volunteer in Hodgeman County -- please feel free to contact me at hodgeman1@fairpoint.net.Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-85135684005326995992010-03-12T17:43:00.000-08:002010-03-12T17:43:01.035-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeuLiEsw92FO2cSbwUlERnl6RwU3I5uM01Cwu5bxRYp-GNL1ntfH-UpaJjF0si2nQPycDnczYkRMq4uzkYSbLOT_zKFYCbwygWSfytH9DMgqoPFy0i-V_IAG3A3cBb-EIdt0M7f5zZZe0/s1600-h/KNP+Stone.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeuLiEsw92FO2cSbwUlERnl6RwU3I5uM01Cwu5bxRYp-GNL1ntfH-UpaJjF0si2nQPycDnczYkRMq4uzkYSbLOT_zKFYCbwygWSfytH9DMgqoPFy0i-V_IAG3A3cBb-EIdt0M7f5zZZe0/s200/KNP+Stone.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446073633221351922" /></a><br />Just a short distance off the beaten path you can walk and relax in the beautiful Kenyon Nature Park in Jetmore. I was there earlier this week and s t r e t c h e d out my lunch hour as long as I could...it was such a nice place to be refreshed and rejuvenated! I can't believe that there aren't more Wedding and Graduation photos taken from the little bridge on the South End! Take a few minutes to enjoy it for yourself!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-9165084051450969732010-03-10T17:36:00.000-08:002010-03-10T17:36:00.189-08:00Vintage Base Ball<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTUxeqtdgeG3k9cuoLRbEJzjB1tX_sTVJ4z3vsB5BDPYWPHxvK_c44nqQ-1fY_LFhNCHhhEGcnF580q0bt2gS8wV47UDMMUWYgWG6Gqn2tmcguo9DBCqqDul5mP7R98hbbx5i9luPBTs/s1600-h/VBB+Ewy+Website.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTUxeqtdgeG3k9cuoLRbEJzjB1tX_sTVJ4z3vsB5BDPYWPHxvK_c44nqQ-1fY_LFhNCHhhEGcnF580q0bt2gS8wV47UDMMUWYgWG6Gqn2tmcguo9DBCqqDul5mP7R98hbbx5i9luPBTs/s200/VBB+Ewy+Website.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446071271877109346" /></a><br />It's springtime and we're all ready for some Base Ball in Hodgeman County! No, I didn't misspell it...in the 1860's Base Ball was two words and in Hodgeman County we get a kick out of playing Vintage Base Ball! Vintage Base Ball combines the sport of Base Ball with a living history lesson...it's fun AND Educational! <br />If you would like to join the team -- schedule a game with us for your festival or event -- or even just come and watch one of the games -- contact Mark Wellbrock at 620-357-6441. We are finalizing the 2010 schedule now.<br />Go to www.hodgemancountyks.com and click on the Recreational Link to learn more.Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-65450650271398282082010-03-09T17:23:00.000-08:002010-03-09T17:23:00.174-08:00RCD<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDenO10YYEJulj2DQYm945VSegH2iWOF1beYlXVUEqW2yEPeE11FBaJXetNL2Kqff_KgyrMpBmIRv4G_WWNNC7f5Tzjp0V4CK0Ni9QOuAuRz2IS8wOONmyPXJkX6W_K9H815CsDlsxOWQ/s1600-h/daffodils.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDenO10YYEJulj2DQYm945VSegH2iWOF1beYlXVUEqW2yEPeE11FBaJXetNL2Kqff_KgyrMpBmIRv4G_WWNNC7f5Tzjp0V4CK0Ni9QOuAuRz2IS8wOONmyPXJkX6W_K9H815CsDlsxOWQ/s200/daffodils.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446070481589765314" /></a><br />Are you familiar with RC&D? RC&D is one of the most successful rural development programs of the Federal Government. Began in 1962...they have grown and evolved and empower Rural Americans to work together to help make their lives and their communities better places! <br />RC&D is short for Resource Conservation and Development. Hodgeman County is part of the Coronado Crossing RC&D...this particular RC&D covers 7 counties in SW Kansas.<br />RC&D's help people protect and develop their economic,natural and social resources in ways that improve their area's economy, environment, and quality of life. They provide ways for people to plan and implement projects that will make their communities a better place to live. They bring together people, needs, opportunities, and solutions.<br />Anyone can join an RC&D! If you want to improve the quality of life in your community and believe that you can make a difference...we need you! <br />For more information, google RC&D programs, or contact Lea Ann E. Seiler at hodgeman1@fairpoint.net and I will get you in touch with an RC&D representative in your area.Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-83053810006416736342010-03-07T17:04:00.001-08:002010-03-07T17:12:03.287-08:00SpringtimeI, for one, am done with winter. Of course I understand that that doesn't mean it's going to be over right away -- but if yesterday was a glimpse of what's to come -- I am SO ready!<br />The kids rode bikes, played with the dog, jumped rope, and just generally spent the day outside soaking up the sunshine! I know it wont be long before the flowers will be blooming at the Veterans Memorial and City Parks, Community Easter Egg Hunts will take place, the engines will be roaring at The Great American Dirt Track, and HorseThief Reservoir will be opening! Life is good in Hodgeman County! If you live here already, enjoy. If you don't...come and visit us!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-29943822425711928072009-12-02T15:28:00.000-08:002009-12-02T15:49:04.875-08:00Hodgeman County ChristmasJoin us in Hodgeman County as we welcome in the Holiday Season on December 5th & 6th. On December 5th there will be something for everyone as we have Breakfast with Mrs. Clausat the King Center from 9-11:00...have our pets' holiday photos taken by Rhonda Stithem at Jetmore Veterinary Clinic from 10-12:00...watch kids movies at the Haun Museum from 2-4...and shop to our hearts content at the Merry Market(4-H Building from 1-4). Young elves and elves-at-heart can take part in the Elf 101 Classes....Snowflake Cutting and Ornament Painting while Mom & Dad shop. You can also craft your letter to Santa or send a Holiday Greeting to our Military Holiday Heroes at the Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. Mike Thornburg will be on hand to help you! At 4:00 Santa is scheduled to make his annual arrival via Fire Engine at the King Center and you will have a chance to visit with him in person. While you're there...make sure and look over the Theta Pi Bake Sale and stay afterwards for soup and chili with the Girl Scouts. At 5:00 we'll meet back up at the Courthouse Square on Main Street for a wonderful gift from the Baptist Church...Carolers! After the caroling -- stop in at the City Hall for some warm cider or hot cocoa to warm you up for the Lighted Christmas Parade -- hosted this year by the Jetmore/Hanston Lions Club. If you get a bit chilly, it's ok...the next stop is the Museum where we can watch a full feature Holiday film and enjoy some popcorn where it's nice and warm.<br />On Sunday, December 6th we'll do some caroling of our own...the Old Fashioned Way! By Horse and Wagon! Meet up at the United Methodist Church at 4:00 and we'll go around town brightening spirits...but bring some mittens...as it might get chilly! We'll finish up with a tummy-filling and heart-warming soup/salad/dessert supper when we're done!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-55235566640649889752009-12-02T13:20:00.000-08:002009-12-02T13:44:43.843-08:00I ventured out last Friday to do a little shopping...not the 3 a.m. kind like many were doing...more like the 10:00 a.m. kind. Anyway, I had my 9 year old daughter with me. She wanted a new CD and had some Birthday money, so we went to look for it. I wasn't having much luck, so I asked her to catch the attention of one of the salesmen. She did and it was a moment that made me proud! In her tiny little voice she said, "I need a CD of Tchaikovsky. I want it to have the Russian Dance, the Chinese Dance, and the Waltz of the Flowers...I like the Reed Flutes" and smiled up at his astonished face. He said, "How old are you?" Then looked at me and asked, "Is she in some type of gifted program for musicians? I can't even say Tchaikovsky right and I have no idea what a Reed Flute is." I told him that she was 9 and no, she was not in any gifted programs -- just 3rd Grade Music Class at Pawnee Heights. But I did think about our conversation a lot on the way home. I repeated the story to her Music Teacher, Miss Boyd. I know that most conversations about Education right now are about budgets and budget cuts -- isn't it nice that we still have wonderful educators like Miss Boyd who teach passionately and inspire our children to believe that they are only limited by their imagination? I am filled with Gratitude for Miss Boyd and those like her! <br />As for the much sought-after CD...we finally found it in the Bargain-Bin for $2.50...what a bargain! She's been listening to it for almost a week now.Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-69420474487000073612009-10-26T13:00:00.001-07:002009-10-26T13:20:11.104-07:00HUNT HODGEMAN<span style="color:#ff6600;">HUNT HODGEMAN!</span><br />The season's are changing, there's a chill in the air...and the Pheasant<br />are getting in the last little bit of freedom before they have to go<br />into hiding! Hodgeman County Economic Development, in partnership<br />with Hodgeman County Extension, are busy getting the new<br />Hunt Hodgeman Brochures out to area businesses! We are very pleased<br />with the brochure -- it lists the special community hunter's meals,<br />essential community services and area businesses, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lrurCIRJmEfr4DmDtN962UQwMTByFi8gaxCBUnwYaHGh-vsxGDIG0frge0I0fkaUePpiAvCwXmD7QFRTUiEMgZj-1d3ecY4_MaW_zCTa_X_ijiC_iZ_R3h33souVu7Qjf8sXi-RYJ18/s1600-h/pheasant.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 260px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397002305877176466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lrurCIRJmEfr4DmDtN962UQwMTByFi8gaxCBUnwYaHGh-vsxGDIG0frge0I0fkaUePpiAvCwXmD7QFRTUiEMgZj-1d3ecY4_MaW_zCTa_X_ijiC_iZ_R3h33souVu7Qjf8sXi-RYJ18/s320/pheasant.jpg" /></a><br />explains the Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry program, has both local maps and the map of the Hodgeman County Walk-In Hunting, and even has two delicious pheasant recipes! <br />Hunting is <span style="color:#ff6600;">BIG BUSINESS</span> in Hodgeman County! Our outfitters, restaurants, and motel are some of the most obvious beneficiaries of those that visit us to hunt...but Hunting is GREAT for the overall economy in Hodgeman County. You can check out the new brochure at <a href="http://www.hodgemancountyks.com/">www.hodgemancountyks.com</a><br />Help me spread the word...Hunt Hodgeman!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-52273993277645035612009-10-15T13:00:00.000-07:002009-10-15T13:00:00.807-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0B88lPgcNNKcUrMgc0Sovfn_lhvtKda71Zvndm8YiMJzLsQoRA_IyBvNjuaDe2e5qqFUNJK4xO2LcUM-NAWIjI13rCfSjJfRLwPiGmHBMHXYRphpc013oilLSgwz9P7PoIAZehBTDFg/s1600-h/witch+graphic.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 123px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 170px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385897603885825298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0B88lPgcNNKcUrMgc0Sovfn_lhvtKda71Zvndm8YiMJzLsQoRA_IyBvNjuaDe2e5qqFUNJK4xO2LcUM-NAWIjI13rCfSjJfRLwPiGmHBMHXYRphpc013oilLSgwz9P7PoIAZehBTDFg/s320/witch+graphic.gif" /></a><br /><div><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Join us for Spook-Tac-U-Lar on Mainstreet! Friday, October 30th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Businesses and Government Offices up and down Mainstreet will be prepared to meet & greet your little spooks with some goodies! Don't forget to stop in at the City Hall in Jetmore and see two of the nicest "witches" you'll ever meet....complete with their boiling cauldren!!! If you ARE an area business...please let Lea Ann know if you plan to participate, so she can get your information on </span></em><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">a handout and drop a window ghost off for you to display. Happy Haunting!</span></em></div>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-87357556730400581062009-10-04T14:16:00.000-07:002009-10-04T14:16:00.380-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_LeLEzSnzq8ZgMxc76gG2XIZGO-WHRP7iZN5I3tIolajRem8LrN7F3NTIHJ3p4ozENL9iwkMeASnEx_nldd1YnEEoKulu42fIJItAdjanhPuE5Z0ITjZWkaClyewPuL8CVSyzj-fRRo/s1600-h/Fall+2008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385888501826134002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_LeLEzSnzq8ZgMxc76gG2XIZGO-WHRP7iZN5I3tIolajRem8LrN7F3NTIHJ3p4ozENL9iwkMeASnEx_nldd1YnEEoKulu42fIJItAdjanhPuE5Z0ITjZWkaClyewPuL8CVSyzj-fRRo/s320/Fall+2008.jpg" /></a> <em>I took this photo last fall...this is right at the end of Main Street in Jetmore....across from the bridge. The tree was turning and was just beautiful. I didn't notice the wild turkeys at first...but then decided I needed them in the photo as well. Autumn is such a beautiful time of year, don't you agree? Beautiful fall foliage and crisp, clear days make it my favorite season!</em><br /><br /><div></div>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-52123525537572069782009-09-26T14:04:00.000-07:002009-09-26T14:16:18.138-07:00HUNT HODGEMAN at the Outdoors ShowToday I'm in Dodge City at the Western Kansas Outdoors Show with<br />Travis Ruff of Pro Gun Dogs and Josh Hobbs with the HorseThief<br />Reservoir. The Reservoir is now 1/3 full and Josh has some awesome<br />aerial photos on display. <br />Have you been to Travis' website? GREAT WEBSITE!<br /><a href="http://www.progundog.com/">www.progundog.com</a>. He and Katie have a really unique business<br />and they are a great example of a young family that has come back<br />the Western Kansas to start their business and raise their family!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGKQdpp8VkYTDwLx5l34y00VZ2JBJPaHecMSPp5AW2bq3MOjGKxuklV3QSOFOfbmpiKN6O2Ck_7oytrNzw6FEkpPSxa9iEZRVCFRW23kHXqYwBntaj_rHh48dKjKBP26m2WVyRmRNhfA/s1600-h/progundog.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385886266753814706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGKQdpp8VkYTDwLx5l34y00VZ2JBJPaHecMSPp5AW2bq3MOjGKxuklV3QSOFOfbmpiKN6O2Ck_7oytrNzw6FEkpPSxa9iEZRVCFRW23kHXqYwBntaj_rHh48dKjKBP26m2WVyRmRNhfA/s320/progundog.gif" /></a>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-36870149566063849402009-09-23T10:33:00.001-07:002009-09-23T10:46:57.950-07:00Buckner Fall Festival<strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZM1g4cAG51H9C0m5UzQKMrHrgdgg0f-uEklpKq3PJm-6Pn7s2VhQy8849MFxtq8aDsQj8lX5j1d9Nod7rBy0TfJTddUZFJomlN0dSHLZpsQ3y0OeLrZ4lZZ7_pixvqQvEYFn_vNQMXg/s1600-h/pumpkin+clip+art.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384719107076753506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZM1g4cAG51H9C0m5UzQKMrHrgdgg0f-uEklpKq3PJm-6Pn7s2VhQy8849MFxtq8aDsQj8lX5j1d9Nod7rBy0TfJTddUZFJomlN0dSHLZpsQ3y0OeLrZ4lZZ7_pixvqQvEYFn_vNQMXg/s320/pumpkin+clip+art.jpg" /></a>Don't forget the Buckner Fall Fest! Saturday, October 3rd...Pawnee Heights @ Hanston School Grounds. A day filled with family-friendly events for everyone! For more information...go to <a href="http://www.hodgemancountyks.com/">http://www.hodgemancountyks.com/</a> </strong><br />This is the 5th Annual Buckner Fall Festival...a county-wide event that takes place at the Hanston School Grounds. Every year it just gets better and better! This year it is being combined with the Hanston High School All School Reunion!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-25772087739840945562009-07-24T12:51:00.000-07:002009-07-24T12:51:00.295-07:00Flowers at the New Memorial<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyKUYbEpi34IiALfd6HPyjGulrK9Rl_IQB0zbaQqShMDG0vBJoZMkcXHVRRZUIHcqa0jfCzuXOADpXPMPOebC7TrmpttP0xliAehGJUQcilkY0kBjsNdj2b205sHWa0XPMsz4C429FP8/s1600-h/Flowers+at+Memorial.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361376887027102610" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyKUYbEpi34IiALfd6HPyjGulrK9Rl_IQB0zbaQqShMDG0vBJoZMkcXHVRRZUIHcqa0jfCzuXOADpXPMPOebC7TrmpttP0xliAehGJUQcilkY0kBjsNdj2b205sHWa0XPMsz4C429FP8/s320/Flowers+at+Memorial.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Special Thanks to everyone that has been involved with the planting, watering, and weeding of the flower beds at the new Veteran's Memorial in Jetmore. As you can see, there are still a few bulbs not up...which are marked with blue flags. I LOVE to walk by in the morning when the rose moss is open!</div>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-58455138828125654452009-07-22T07:58:00.000-07:002009-07-22T08:06:29.184-07:00County Agent's Jobs are Varied<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgor1dsXYYk-mViLnPF1OFPbM0kdfH-WS-fT7KU5dy9ui4jmaD0SSUFHhUXesOOwF-6aBz4_sOHw_2J2TszdWM4wUkAoHxUBffaa2jKxF35KbXNnsfhmc7dsoUXxwxLiHYsHqio2hV8_jE/s1600-h/DeWayne+at+the+fair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361299311898723922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgor1dsXYYk-mViLnPF1OFPbM0kdfH-WS-fT7KU5dy9ui4jmaD0SSUFHhUXesOOwF-6aBz4_sOHw_2J2TszdWM4wUkAoHxUBffaa2jKxF35KbXNnsfhmc7dsoUXxwxLiHYsHqio2hV8_jE/s320/DeWayne+at+the+fair.jpg" border="0" /></a> Last week Hodgeman County celebrated it's 5oth year of Hodgeman County Fair. I spent a little time watching our County Agent, DeWayne Craghead. His jobs were many...and varied! This shot especially caught my attention. DeWayne was providing first aid in the form of a few kind words and a well-placed bandaid. Thanks for all you do DeWayne!Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-32573860222584642612009-07-04T15:40:00.000-07:002009-07-04T15:49:13.688-07:00Kenyon Nature Parkway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkZhpfydP7AXSBkb6y5_uKgc1gMylqaxcegtA31-39WA3drVuOc14vr6A7tiClOsJTiyvhAO3Jq9Wnz_p5ECRttMAvKAu-RZFR5pzTsVDnGr1_PXmqHK5spWpkDmhg9XqYMoMPwNtH_k/s1600-h/KNP+Stone.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354738893916800434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkZhpfydP7AXSBkb6y5_uKgc1gMylqaxcegtA31-39WA3drVuOc14vr6A7tiClOsJTiyvhAO3Jq9Wnz_p5ECRttMAvKAu-RZFR5pzTsVDnGr1_PXmqHK5spWpkDmhg9XqYMoMPwNtH_k/s320/KNP+Stone.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>If you haven't taken the opportunity to take a few minutes and relax on the Kenyon Nature Park...you are really missing out! The wildflowers are now in full bloom and there are some wonderful spots along the trail to stop and rest a few minutes in the shade -- while enjoying the quiet surroundings and beauty of nature. I ran across the coolest little lizard on the path this week, but wasn't quick enough to catch his picture.</div><div>KNP is located in Jetmore, KS -- just off (surprise!) Kenyon Street. My favorite time of the day to walk it is in the morning, but anytime can give you a fresh appreciation for nature and some wonderful solitude. Enjoy!</div>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-23981262912847909882009-06-22T13:48:00.000-07:002009-06-22T14:02:45.684-07:00Harvest America<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYE1rN0xMRYzXQbiJ0vEulZ9WkM9mV9Lm8YyoFBntD714aj3aYAKOWuAyaQ5xthtlMQorTr4CE2sVor7ADuf0nRdrXymRPMQ6sH2IVhmeRDWxARg3qhQqE-Jr4EMAKEgEvN_abHG3VUFc/s1600-h/great+wheat+photo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350256823398297826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYE1rN0xMRYzXQbiJ0vEulZ9WkM9mV9Lm8YyoFBntD714aj3aYAKOWuAyaQ5xthtlMQorTr4CE2sVor7ADuf0nRdrXymRPMQ6sH2IVhmeRDWxARg3qhQqE-Jr4EMAKEgEvN_abHG3VUFc/s320/great+wheat+photo.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Harvest is almost here in Hodgeman County! I will be the first to admit that I am not one of the "western Kansas Farm Girls" who grew up with harvest...but over the past 25 years I have grown to love this time of year. I took this photo on Saturday morning...just before the rains came. Today everyone is getting geared up, waiting until the fields dry out enough to get the machines in and start cutting. The fact that they are cutting in the next County over is making the guys pretty anxious. Kansas truly is the Breadbasket of America...and if you would like a great day-trip...head out west and spend some time watching the rows of gleaming combines cutting wheat in precision order. It's an amazing sight! Harvest, in Western Kansas, reminds me of New Years...it's both the end of one year's work...and the beginning of the next. Here's to a safe, bountiful harvest for everyone!</strong>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036021773693814959.post-63867415353055692972009-06-19T21:00:00.000-07:002009-06-19T21:00:33.941-07:00A Welcome Sight<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW6xjhWVSdSZf7IFnaFZ05WaBgrhJ39WX7v3guBMy_UfajouglBfhSjoBrlow16t0QtyK9LTtmQSbfqx2x-CaygPJg3ZdO8rxDG_lsmn2Bcn9AFxcEF5E6pn16ndGRhGUzL5nIv20HKg/s1600-h/Hanston+at+Night.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW6xjhWVSdSZf7IFnaFZ05WaBgrhJ39WX7v3guBMy_UfajouglBfhSjoBrlow16t0QtyK9LTtmQSbfqx2x-CaygPJg3ZdO8rxDG_lsmn2Bcn9AFxcEF5E6pn16ndGRhGUzL5nIv20HKg/s400/Hanston+at+Night.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> I was thinking about blogs today, and thought that most of what I post is special events, and things that tourists might like to see. I wondered if everyone is like me, and sometimes what excites me the most is my community at night. You know, you've been on the road, off to meetings or wherever your life takes you...and you're driving home at the end of an evening. To me, there isn't anything more welcoming than the sight of Hanston up ahead. This photo was taken at dusk, as you can see -- the street lights are already on, and I was happy to turn into town and drive down the familiar, tree-lined streets of HOME. Dorothy had it right...there's no place like home! </span><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></span></a></div>Get Hodgemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621233346307618541noreply@blogger.com0