
Monday, June 22, 2009
Harvest America

Friday, June 19, 2009
A Welcome Sight
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Unique Shopping & Gifts in Jetmore
If you happen to stop when they're closed, these wonderful ladies have their numbers posted and would be happy to try to accomodate you.
Below are some other items you'll find at Country
Keepsakes....

Visit Country Keepsakes on your next trip through Jetmore...or call Sandra Hastings for more information at 620-357-1046. Products change often...so you'll need to stop in and visit more than once!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Hodgeman County Recycles

Hodgeman County has a great recycling program...If you aren't into recycling yet...there's no better time than now! The recycling center (across from the Grocery store) in Jetmore is open 24-7. All boxes are clearly marked and Loyd has made it very easy for us to know what can be recycled and how to prepare it for recycling. The recycling bins in Hanston are located in the empty lot right behind the bank. There's a big orange bin and a separate "caged bin" for cardboard. Everything is well marked.
New to the program are the plastic grocery sack recycling barrels located at the Hanston State Bank, Jetmore Food Center, and Recycling Center in Jetmore. Recycling your used plastic grocery sacks is a great way to cut down on waste going into the landfill -- but you can also get reusable grocery sacks from Jetmore Food Center. Last fall the Jetmore Food Center and Economic Development gave away over 200 reusable grocery sacks! If you still need some, you can purchase them for only 99 cents at Jetmore Food Center.
Recycling is good for all of us...if you have questions about recycling...or suggestions to make our recycling program more user friendly...please let me know!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Bikes, Base Ball, and the Wild West
It was a busy weekend for the Vintage Base Ball Team -- they played the re-enactors at the Dalton Gang Hideout on Saturday and then took on the Bike Across Kansas Boys on Sunday afternoon! To the right is our own beloved "Uncle John Ewy", calling the game in his Vintage top hat and tails. Hodgeman Nine, our team, is a registered Vintage team -- one of only two in Kansas. They play in 1860's uniforms, by 1860's r
ules.
Pictured to the left is a photo I took of a lineup of the bikes taken on Sunday, June 7th when the Bike Across Kansas group stayed in Jetmore.
We THOUGHT we might have the advantage over these guys -- since they had already ridden their bikes from Garden City to Jetmore earlier in the day...but they were GOOD! A GREAT crowd as well -- it was the first time I had ever seen the "wave" during one of our games!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Bike Across Kansas -- Be Our Guests!
A warm welcome to our friends from Bike Across Kansas! This Sunday, June 7th, over 850 bicyclists and support crews will be riding into Hodgeman County. We have a number of things for them to see and do while they're here...Haun Museum will be open from 3 to 8 p.m. (and they have the coolest antique bike on display)...the Historical Society will be on hand to serve Ice Water and Iced Tea, as well as making bags of homemade granola available for purchase. Hodgeman Nine, our Vintage Base Ball Team, will play an exhibition game on the HS Football Field at 5:00 p.m. The Lions Club has put together a "Roving Ice Cream Social" and will be "tooling around town" selling ice cream novelties...listen for the bell! Several local groups have banded together to serve dinner on Sunday night, as well as breakfast bright and early on Monday morning -- and, of course, our local restaurants are a great option as well.
I am excited...I've committed to riding with BAK on Monday morning as far as Hanston! It's only 11 miles, and I'll know more after Monday, but am already thinking that the entire BAK route might be a great goal to set for myself for next year!
I am excited...I've committed to riding with BAK on Monday morning as far as Hanston! It's only 11 miles, and I'll know more after Monday, but am already thinking that the entire BAK route might be a great goal to set for myself for next year!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Business Bits & Bites
In January our first session was called, "Flash Drives and Other Handy Little Gadgets to Make Your Life Easier". February's session was, "Business Cards, Your Personal Billboard" -- which emphasized how important a great business card can be. In March we were treated to the "Give 'Em The Pickle" program, graciously loaned to us from the Kansas Association of Counties. April was my personal favorite, "Super Shots!". It was all about learning to use your digital camera -- I loved it! May was all about the FISH! Philosophy -- and on June 5th it's all about sharing different Organizational Tips for the office. We'll have a demonstration of a new portable scanner that hooks up to your laptop and will scan business cards, photos, receipts, and regular sized documents in less than 10seconds each! These can then be saved to files, e-mailed, etc. What a great organizational tool!
New topics will be introduced each month and I would welcome your ideas on topics to add to the lineup. Join us for Business Bits and Bites! (Usually the first Friday of each month, but visit our website for possible date changes.)
Monday, June 1, 2009
MOVIE NIGHT IN HODGEMAN COUNTY

This Friday night, June 5th, we plan a "test run" for our Movie Nights! Join us at the new City Park in Hanston right around dusk. Bring your lawn chairs, bug spray, blankets and snacks and we'll enjoy Disney's CARS on the big screen! This project was made possible, in part, through a grant from the REAL project, Rural Engagement and Active Leadership. Hodgeman County Economic Development has purchased a projector and sound system. John Ney has provided a very large tarp. We have permission to show the movies as long as no fees for the movies are charged. Please join us for a wonderful time with friends in the Hanston City Park on Friday, June 5th.
Questions? Contact Lea Ann Seiler at 620-357-8831.
Questions? Contact Lea Ann Seiler at 620-357-8831.
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