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I want to expand the dog pen we use when our family comes to visit (most bring all their pets, and we are a pet-lovin' family!)
The fence we use now is made from the 6 foot tall panels with chain link that are pretty standard. If you have a few sections or a fence you'd like to sell, please let me know. Thanks! 374-2567

There was a GIANT yellow dog at my house this morning. He looks like a lab/pit cross. He is a neutered male and extremely friendly. He played with my two little tiny dogs and they had a good morning, but I had to call the city to pick him up. He kept jumping in the work-crew's van and running through the new shop getting in the way. He loaded up in every vehicle that he could get in the door of, so I know he wanted to go home.
I figure he came in with a truck getting water and slipped his chain (it looked like he was used to wearing a collar, but none was on him). He let me put a chain around his neck, but then drug me across the yard like I was on skis, so I took it off.
At any rate, he is definitely not a dog they will keep since he's part pit - so please, if you know where this big sweet fellow belongs, have them go get him SOON!
(He is not Donnie's dog and he is not Connie's dog either)

Lulu Inez (Tillman) Hunter, 97, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on October 19, 1914 to William W. Tillman and Anna L. Burbank Tillman southeast of Topeka, Kansas.

She attended Highland Park Schools and the University of Kansas, and graduated with a BA degree in 1938.  She married Jack Allen Hunter of Howard, Kansas on February 16, 1941 in Manhattan, Kansas. They made their home in Howard until Jack was called to service in April 1942.  They retired to Bella Vista in 1981.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Jack Hunter of Bella Vista, Arkansas; son, Don Hunter of Kansas City,Missouri; daughter, Sandy Bates and husband, Paul of Bella Vista, Arkansas; granddaughter, Ricki and her husband, Christopher Hansen of Elgin,Illinois; grandson, Kenneth W. Bates and wife, Kimberly of San Diego, California; two great-granddaughters, Leilani Larsen and Raegyn Hansen; sister-in-law, Betty Tillman of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and 15 nieces and 18 nephews.

A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Boulevard, Bella Vista, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715 or the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72762.

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1344689&fh_id=10793 - picture
(This is Marty's Aunt Lulu, and many people in the area remember when Uncle Jack and she lived here with their kids, Don & Sandy)

I got a gift of flathead from Jarhead this week. Just wanted to let you all know that he's a super fisherman!

Uncle Jack will be celebrating his 91st birthday on Sunday, July 18.  He and Lulu don't get away from home, but would sure love to hear from any/all of you; so if you have a moment, please send him a birthday card or letter.  It would mean a lot.
Thanks!  Joanna

Jack Hunter
17 Stevenson Lane
Bella Vista, AR 72714

I am a little slow, but thought I'd remind you all that use Howard water, the city is flushing out the fire hydrants tomorrow (Thursday). If you have good clothes in the laundry, you may want to take care of it today because water will probably be a little cloudy for a couple days afterward.

I don't intend to use this post to complain about water quality folks, just to remind you to take care of what you can today to save some stress tomorrow. HA!

We had a great time at the Howard Chamber steak fry tonight! The food was delicious, and the shade trees and the breeze at the lake made it really nice, and very few bugs! There was Snickers ice cream bars for desert too, a treat from Julie & Patrick at Batson's.  I'll put a link to pictures on here in a few minutes.

We discussed the Fair Parade (10:30 on Sat, July 17)
We discussed the Elk River Festival (Sat, Sept 25)

I learned something too. In Kansas, stores don't have to post if their gasoline has ethanol in it as long as it is 10% or less. That means you could be buying ethanol gas and not even know it.  10% is a lot of ethanol if you're running a small engine (mowers & the like) or if you have an older vehicle. I was glad to learn that P&J's does not sell any gas with ethanol in it and never will. I'm sure there are other stores in the area that have "real" gas too, but if it's important to you, you'll have to ask since they don't have to post anything about it.

You get more for your money when you shop at home!

Wood bees. I have lost the knack of catching them in the act, but evidence of them is starting to really get on my nerves! I swat them with a tennis racket when I see them, and I know to fill their holes with caulk when I find them around the house. But these are up in the rafters of a car-port where I can't reach. Anyone have any deterrent ideas?

I just read on my water bill that Howard City dog tags are due April 1. "Bring rabies vac paper"
Just thought I'd throw it out there as a reminder...  even farm dogs need vaccinations 

We're going to the 160 Drive-in in Longton for lunch. Today is the grand opening!

Yay! The Table Setting is set for March 27th and it will be at the Moline School this year.  I've been the last few years and it is really a treat to see all the fancy and funny tables people make up.
I put a notice in the Events section and will try to keep it updated, but just wanted to ramble on a little.

If you may be interested but are intimidated, let me tell you that everyone feels that way the first time.  Some of the tables are elegant and traditional, some are themes (like Easter or Cowboy) and some are just fun, like kiddy birthdays or picknic on the beach.  Tables can be set by one person, a couple good friends or a group project.  We have had tables where one person provided the dishes and another setup and did decorations ~ so if you have a good idea and would like to help out, I'd sure like to see what you come up with!

We are having Prime Rib again this year and the food will be delicious! Tickets will be $25. Also, Traci's Trends is providing a fashion show for all to enjoy.

People who set the tables get first shot at tickets, so when the sales start we expect it to fill quickly.

Tom W. Hunter
   
Thomas W. "Tom" Hunter, 62, of McPherson, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Tom was born on March 30, 1947, in Oberlin, Kansas, the son of Wilbur Eugene and Gladis (Joy) Hunter. Tom was a graduate of Kansas State University and Rockhurst University. On August 30, 1969, he was united in marriage to Sharyl Mount. They divorced. On May 17, 2001, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ingmire.

Tom worked at the NCRA Refinery as the Crude Supply Manager for 11 years.

Tom was a member of the Liberty United Methodist Church (Liberty, Missouri), attended First Presbyterian Church (McPherson, Kansas), member of the McPherson Optimist Club, served on the board for The Cedars (McPherson, Kansas), Delta Chi (Kansas State University), and was active in the Agriculture Future of America Program.

His survivors include: his wife, Beverly, of the home; daughters, Allison Christian (Brian) of Liberty, Missouri, Amy Hunter of Mission, Kansas, and Kelli Ingmire of Gardner, Kansas; two grandchildren, Abigail & Emma Christian of Liberty, Missouri; sisters, Lynne Flanders (Lloyd Trauer) of Overland Park, Kansas and Janet Woerner (Harold Stonehouse) of Yacaipa, California; two nieces; and one nephew. Tom was preceded in death by his parents.

The memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 1, 2010, at the Countryside Covenant Church in McPherson, Kansas with Rev. H. Dick Reynolds and Rev. Jon Black officiating. Cremation has taken place. Visitation with the family present is from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Opera House in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Personal condolences may be sent via www.stockhamfamily.com.
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Tom's father, Wilbur Hunter, was the oldest brother of Jim Hunter of Howard. Tom was Scott, Alan, Marty and Janette's cousin. (JH)

Someone put a scarecrow at the park yesterday.  He obviously ignored the park rules because he was still there this morning.  I saw him from my window yesterday and thought it was a child.  Cute!

Hot Dog Roast pictures ~ I didn't take many. I was having too much fun

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36089&id=1520725479&l=53ee16ed2b

It was briefly mentioned before in the New Dollars thread, but I want to remind everyone to save the bar codes from Our Family brand packages.  There is a box at Family Market to collect them, near the soda fountain counter. The school can get 5 cents each when these are turned in.  The program runs through July 2012.

http://www.ourfamilyfoods.com/lfl.htm

Lulu Hunter will be celebrating her 95th birthday on October 19. Her family would like a birthday card shower for her from old friends and neighbors in the area.  Jack and Lulu lived in the area for several years with their children, Don & Sandy.  They now live at 17 Stevenson Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72714 

Here's a link to my FaceBook album with photos. 
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=32226&id=1520725479&l=ca268a412e

Teresa took some great videos and made a slideshow.  Heather also took some nice pics.
It was a fun day!

These are totally NOT professional, just put on for fun. I'll add a few more later.  If you want a snapshot of something local that I can find for you, let me know; I'll do my best.

On my facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=28061&id=1520725479&l=dce4c0f3c8

I have some lovely catalpa worms that are supposed to be good for fish bait. 
Anyone want to come pick some? I'd be tickled pink to get rid of the creatures.

I read at http://www.ag.auburn.edu/enpl/bulletins/catalpasphinx/catalpasphinx.htm and looks like I will probalby kill them with the same stuff I'm using for grubs and ants and fleas now... but not while they're on the trees.
Nasty things keep dropping their bb size pellets on my pretty sidewalk. 
Anyhow, I don't fish, but if you're hankering for some fresh bait, bring your ladder and come gather some up

[PLEASE include the Name with address/phone/email/web address]

The Chamber is working on making a "welcome" booklet to provide to new area residents.
We're hoping to get a lot of info that would be helpful to people new to the area.  I have information on all the Chamber members and a few other folks that I know myself, however if you have a business and would like it listed in the booklet... email me with the name and contact info. Also a brief note to tell me what kind of business it is (some are hard to tell from the name )

Right now the plan is to give the booklets out to new area residents as they sign up for city utilities, and to new rural residents as we are made aware of them.  I'm hoping to have them printed in October sometime, depending on how long it takes to get the information gathered and put in booklet form.

Chamber members will get a free ad in the booklet, but all area businesses that send me contact info will be included in the directory.  Chamber membership is only $15 a year, so that might be something to consider as well.

I want to include non-profit service groups and clubs too, so please contact me with that info.

If you send me an email, PLEASE include the Name with address/phone/email/web address   as is available so I don't have to look it all up myself.  THANKS!
mjhunter@sktc.net