NEWS
A Lifetime of Faith and Dedication
Reverend Paul McNall shared his last Sunday Sermon with the congregation of Dinas Community Church on September 29th. Those in the crowd included long time members of his church both at Dinas and Park Community Church and many family and friends. The service capped an amazing... [More]
Big Boy is a Big Deal
Recently the Union Pacific’s Big Boy 2014 stream locomotive stopped in Sharon Springs overnight. The historic locomotive (without the tender) is 85 ft 8 in long. It is 11 feet wide and 16’ 2” tall. The driver wheels are 68” in diameter. The... [More]
Weskan Windmills State Participants
The Weskan Windmills 4 H Club had two of its members take exhibits to the Kansas State Fair. Myriah McQuillan took her S’mores cookies, which looked delicious, and received a red ribbon. She also took a picture of a windmill (below) and received a blue. ... [More]
Wallace County Packed the House for Grand Reopening
Wallace County residents got their first look at the newly renovated lobby at The Strand Theatre during the Grand Reopening last weekend. Lindsay Hartman reported 152 tickets sold the first night. Every seat in the house was filled, including several children seated on... [More]
Big Boy 4014 visits Sharon Springs 2024
Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 stopped in Sharon Springs Sunday afternoon much to the delight of train enthusiasts of all ages. Ground photos by Peggy Fischer. Aeriel photo by Corey David Drone.
2nd Annual Autumn Wind Festival Held
With the excitement of the Strand Theatre grand reopening and the UP Big Boy returning to Sharon Springs, the Autumn Wind Festival was the place to spend a beautiful fall afternoon.
Happy 100th Birthday Dorothy Bussen!!
Dorothy Bussen will celebrate her 100th birthday on October 23rd. She has 12 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way!) She also has 2 great, great-grandchildren. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower. Cards may reach her... [More]
Dinas Church Welcomes New Pastor
Dinas Community Church is pleased to announce that Pastor Greg Woolf is the new pastor at our church. Reverend McNall has had the wish to retire for several years and was pleased to share his retirement sermon on September 29. For the first time in sixty four years, the Dinas... [More]
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TIMES
Times Gone Past 10/31/24
7 Years Ago (2017) The Strand Theater was showing The Mountain Between Us starring Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, and Beau Bridges. The following movie was Geostorm starring Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, and Abbie Cornish. The WCHS Cross Country teams advanced to the state meet.... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/24/24
15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing All About Steve starring Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, and Thomas Haden Church. The following movie was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs featuring the voices of Anna Faris, Bill Hader, and James Caan. Jan Sommerfeld announced... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/17/24
20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Shark Tale featuring the voices of Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger, and Angelina Jolie. The following movie was Ladder 49 starring Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, and Robert Patrick. A baby shower was given... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/10/24
25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing Dudley Do-Right starring Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Alfred Molina. The following movie was The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, and Haley Joel Osment. The Sharon Lutheran Church annual soup... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/3/24
30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Andre starring Tina Majorino, Keith Carradine, and Chelsea Field. The following movie was Clear and Present Danger starring Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, and Anne Archer. The Cub Scouts would serve lasagna and pie at Bingo... [More]
Times Gone Past 9/26/24
15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing I Love You Beth Cooper starring Hayden Panettiere and Paul Rust. The following movie was Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, and Stanley Tucci. The Sharon Springs Wesleyan Church invited all community women... [More]
Times Gone Past 9/19/24
20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Gary Oldman. The following movie was The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, and Callum Blue. Helen... [More]
Times Gone Past 9/10/24
25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing The Haunting starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Owen Wilson. The following movie was The Blair Witch Project starring Heather Donahue and Michael C. Williams. There was an open house for the Rotary Pre-School... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes 5/21/24
It’s that time again in Wallace! It’s Rodeo Time! This year’s 70th Edition of the Fort Wallace Rodeo is shaping up to be a special one! There are again two performances; Saturday May 25 at 7 pm MDT and then on Sunday May 26 at 5 pm MDT. Admission... [More]
Annual Symposium held at Fort Wallace Museum
This past weekend, the Fort Wallace Museum had record-breaking attendance at the annual Symposium, and an equally successful Fundraiser Banquet. Around 90 people were in attendance at the day’s lectures and presentations, with attendees from all over Kansas, as well as... [More]
Fort Wallace Museum to Host Symposium/Banquet
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum will host their annual symposium and banquet on Saturday, March 16, at the museum, with symposium beginning at 8:30 am MDT and Capt. Keogh’s Emerald Banquet at 5 pm MDT. The theme of this year’s events is “The Moccasin... [More]
Bugle Notes 11/28/23
The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]
Bugle Notes 10/31/23
On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]
Bugle Notes 10/24/23
The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]
Ft Wallace Museum Holds 4th Annual Education Day
This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]
Bugle Notes - Native Tribes of the High Plains
On Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the stories of the Native Tribes of the High Plains during the History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days. There will be demonstrations and talks on topics including home life, tools... [More]
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