Fourth of July celebrations, cookouts (07/15/08)
Ed and Opal Brillhart enjoyed July 4 with their sons and families, at the home of Mark and Diane and family, Hiattville, and Matt and Teresa Brillhart, Iva and Hadley, Independence, Mo. Others joining in the fun were Brianne Brillhart and Cooper, Tammy and Ryan Bobbett, Riley and Trevor, Nevada Mo. Megan Brillhart, Overland Park and John and Lorna Slater, Hiattville. Matt and his family came home with Ed and Opal and spent the rest of the weekend...

Singmaster reunion, Mo-Kan Jolly Circle Club meeting (06/26/08)
Descendants of Roy and Louise Singmaster gathered at the Crane HobNob for a family reunion, June 20, 21 and 22. Over seventy enjoyed dinner on Saturday evening. Sunday they were joined by cousins and friends for a chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Three aunts were presented with beautiful corsages...

'Gals Weekend Out,' Thrift Club June 4 meeting news (06/19/08)
Natalie Wolf recently spent six days on a 4-H Equine trip to Lexington, Kentucky. They toured Churchill Downs, The Kentucky Horse Park, the home of Dreamer and many other equine places. Frank and Kathy Hayes recently returned from a trip to Tenn., where they visited relatives and Frank attended his high school reunion...

Local gardening helpers hold lifelike surprise (06/06/08)
Rick and Carol Singmaster and Sylvia hosted a dinner, May 24, for Janet and Posie Barker, Ray and Lori Singmaster, Colo Springs Co., Joyce Walker and Mike Todd, Tippin, Ark.; Esther Secrest, Russell and Nichole Coaner and daughters, and Gary Singmaster. Sunday the group was along with Arnold, and Clara Schofield and Austin and Carol Bingesser and Larry Lawrence enjoyed dinner at Chicken Annies...

Jolly Circle Club meeting; local graduation services (05/22/08)
Eldon and Pam Korinek, Andrew and Susan Korinek, Kyla and Wendy; and John Saldivar, spent Mother's Day with Artie and Nancy Korinek, Oswego. Others enjoying the day with them were Arnold Korinek, Oswego, and Lillian Korinek, Parsons. Esther Secrest spent Mother's Day weekend with her daughter, Dixie Wooley and "boys." Sunday, Michael and Lynette Moreau, Michael Hodges and Leah Hankins, and Ivan and Brooklyn joined them...

Birthdays, wedding celebrations (05/16/08)
James Murgo preached at the Diamond Community Church, April 27, because Pastor Stephen was absent. Tierra Durbin and Doug were congratulated on their recent engagement. Several people from this area attended the Garland Fire Department openhouse, April 26. ...

Garland Fire open house, fundraiser (04/15/08)
The Garland Fire Department will hold it's annual Open house and Fundraiser, Saturday April 26 from 11 a.m.--3 p.m. at the Garland Fire Station. There will be a Flagpole Dedication and special event at 12:30. There is always good food and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. COME AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS...

Sunrise Services, family, easter egg hunts make for fun (03/27/08)
Members of the First Church of God held their sunrise service at the Crossroad Church on Jayhawk Road. Mary Ellen Lundberg enjoyed dinner with the Eddie Lundberg family Easter Sunday. Hubert and Jo Ann Thomas and their children and families enjoyed a skiing trip to Colorado during spring break...

Easter services, breakfast, egg hunt (03/19/08)
Easter services at the Diamond Community Church will consist of Sunrise services at 7 a.m., and breakfast will follow. Between breakfast and church services there will be an egghunt for the children. Church services will be at 9 a.m. that morning. The public is invited. If you have any questions, call 223-2536...

Church members enjoy annual appreciation breakfast (03/11/08)
The Kan-Mo Jolly Circle Club met with Hazel Gulliford, Feb. 28. The Club opened with the pledge to the American Flag led by the president, Hazel Gulliford. The theme song "The More We Get Together" was sung. Seven members answered roll call with a "did you know". ...

Family, friends, food a winning combination (03/06/08)
The Harvey siblings met for their regular monthly get together, Feb. 8 with Edna Mae Marsh. The group enjoyed visiting and the noon meal prepared by the hostess. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gates, Joplin, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harvey, Vian, Okla.; Ada Jean Chaffin and Roberta, Independence, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wrestler, Chanute; Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder and Bart Wright...

Historian speaks to retired schoolteachers (02/12/08)
We are happy that Eddie Brillhart is able to be home after a stay in K.U. Medical Center. Pastor Stephen Muhota's sermon, Jan. 27, was titled, "You will not cross Jordan Alone." Scripture was taken from Joshua 3:1-17. The special, "I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone," was sung by Joy Muhota, James Muriuau and Pastor Stephen...

Breaking bread together cultivates friendships (01/23/08)
Have you checked your water meter lid lately? I went out to read mine last week and the lid and the collar under it were gone. I have no idea what could have happened to it unless some of the truckers who go by here with loads of metal might have stopped and added them to their load. I called the water department and they came out right away and replaced the lid and collar. I hope it doesn't happen again...

Holiday get-togethers, Christmas cheer (12/27/07)
Claudia Hooper, Seattle, Wash., visited recently with her daughter, Angela Carr, husband Ron Carr and girls. Natalie Carr was one of the students from Eugene Ware Elementary School who entertained the Bourbon County Retired School Personnel members with Christmas music at their meeting Dec. 8. They also led the members in singing several Christmas carols...

Families gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving Day (12/04/07)
Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeMott were Janet McLaughlin, Gary and Stephanie Ziegler, Chad and Karen Clary, all of Lawrence; Stephen DeMott, Adrian and Mike, Kansas City; Matt DeMott, Arkansas; also Gary and Linda DeMott and family, and Trevor and Sara DeMott, Fort Scott. Kenny and Shawnee Clary and son visited in the afternoon and ate supper with the DeMotts...

Family throws surprise party for mother (11/27/07)
Surprise! Surprise! were the words Marjorie Lauber heard as she and one of her sons entered the Keyhole Nov. 11. Margie had reached the big 70 and her eight children and their families planned the big party honoring their mother. Over 50 relatives and friends joined in helping her enjoy the day. ...

Meetings, get-togethers better with good food (11/19/07)
Thrift Club members met for their Nov. 7 meeting with Juanita Dominquez. Her home was beautifully decorated with fall colors. A carry-in lunch was enjoyed at noon. President Dorothy Ketner conducted the meeting, which opened with the pledge to the American flag. ...

Frank Hays and his son Josh reported very good results on their trip to South Dakota to hunt pheasants. (11/08/07)
Frank Hays and his son Josh reported very good results on their trip to South Dakota to hunt pheasants. The Red Hat ladies from this area spent Wednesday afternoon playing bingo with patients in the rehabilitation department of the Mercy Health Center...

Kan-Mo Jolly Circle group congregate (10/24/07)
The Kan-Mo Jolly Circle met Oct. 18 with Ruby Kennedy. Pres. Hazel Gulliford conducted the meeting. All repeated the pledge to the flag followed by the clubs theme song, “The More We Get Together.” Nine members answered roll with a show and tell item. ...

Autumn themes show up everywhere (10/10/07)
More than 100 people were in attendance at the annual Cherry Grove Baptist Church Homecoming. Guest were from Kansas City, Wichita, Parsons and Joplin, Mo. The Rev. Dale Cummins' sermon was titled, "Sowing and Reaping." Scripture was from 11 Corinthians 9:6-15. The choir sang a medley of favorite hymns accompanied by Lorna Smith. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. The afternoon program was "Remembrance of Days Gone By." Music was by Marilyn and Lyle Babcock...

Worship, music, hunting bring people together (09/28/07)
The Kan-Mo-Jolly Circle Club met Sept. 20 at the Diamond Community Church to celebrate their 70th birthday. Mary Ellen Lundberg read the history of the beginning of the club back in 1937. Georgia Lundberg Strickland and Geraldine Parker Coonrod were in attendance and told of being children and going to the first meeting with their mothers. Other visitors enjoying the afternoon were Marjorie Lewis (former member), Beverly Peel, Lucile Johnson and Marty Strickland...

Gatherings, accomplishments, birthdays celebrated in South East Scott Area (09/11/07)
Rev. Stephen Muhota, pastor at the Diamond Community Church, dedicated on Sept. 9 Twambilie Bambokile, the baby daughter of Anderson and Jacqueline Bambokile. Several visitors attended, including Edith and Travis Sample, of Joplin,Mo., who sang "It is you" and "Holy." The Muhota family joined them...

School sports, fundraisers under way (09/05/07)
School is back in session. Kids are playing football, volleyball, or like the 8th grade students selling cookie dough. Yum! The daytime study group of the Diamond Community Church met with Esther Secrest, Aug. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hays and Josh took a recent trip to visit relatives in Tennessee. ...

Vacation, visiting, giving a helping hand (08/17/07)
Members of the Diamond Community Church were happy to have their pastor, Steve Muhota, back from an extended mission trip to Kenya, Africa. His message in Sunday's scripture was "Thanksgiving to God Because of the Generosity of the Saints," was taken from 2 Corinthians 9:10-15. ...

Plans being made for Operation Christmas Child coming this fall (08/21/06)
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