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Weekend Events Get Wallace County into the Spirit of Christmas

It was a busy day last Sunday in Sharon Springs. There was a free children’s movie at The Strand, Santa was at the Township Hall, Friends of Chamber put on a soup supper, and later a Parade of Lights wrapped up the evening. Caption - Towns End Tavern’s float suggested... [More]

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Coyotes Claim 6-Man State Title

The Weskan Coyotes finished the 2024 football season 12-0, and brought home the KSHSAA State title in 6-man football. Photo courtesy of Sports in Kansas.   Photos courtesy of Andy Scheopner

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Gingerbread House Contest at the Library

Dear Friends,  We are excited to invite you to join in the Christmas festivities at the library by participating in our 5th Annual Gingerbread House/ Display contest.  This annual event is our way of adding something fun to the library and our community while we help... [More]

How does your garden grow? - Growing Holly in a Container

If you'd like to deck your halls with boughs of your own home grown holly, you will need to plan on raising the holly as a houseplant. Holly trees don't do well in this area because of their need for acidic soil. There are many varieties of holly. For container growing, choose... [More]

From the Editor 11/28/24

If you have been following along for the last seven years, you know that this is my favorite time of the year.   I love everything about Thanksgiving. It’s a holiday that hits all the senses at once. The smell of turkey wafting through the house, the sound of marching... [More]

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Elf Jr kicks off a musical Christmas Season

Last weekend, Wallace County Schools drama students presented Elf Jr. Freshman, Blaise Fischer made his acting debut as Buddy, an elf who discovers he is really a human and sets off to find his father in New York City. After Santa (played by Joe Edwards) explains how Buddy... [More]

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Wallace County Home Educators Host Annual Friendsgiving

The Wallace County Home Educators hosted their annual Friendsgiving at the CAB this past Saturday. The highly anticipated event began with a program to showcase the new language added this year. Latin teacher Mrs. Andrea Lowry led her students in reciting John 3:16 and the... [More]

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Beware of Deed

The other weekend I watched two deer wander out of a creek bed and meander through a meadow until they caught a scent they didn’t like and took off running. After a few strides, it was difficult to pick out their tan hides against the khaki grasses as they ran toward the... [More]

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Times Gone Past 12/5/24

30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing The Swan Princess featuring the voices of Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Liz Callaway, and John Cleese. The FCE lesson on Cancer Awareness was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Senior Center. Those interested in attending... [More]

Times Gone Past 11/21/24

20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Shall We Dance? Starring Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, and Susan Sarandon. The following movie was The Incredibles featuring the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Holly Hunter. The Cooks Corner had a recipe... [More]

Times Gone Past 11/14/24

25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing Double Jeopardy starring Ashley Judd, Tomy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood. The following movie was Blue Streak starring Martin Lawrence and Luke Wilson. Weskan Schools K-12 were implementing the integration of Spanish language... [More]

Times Gone Past 11/7/24

30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Gary Sinise. The following movie was Camp Nowhere starring Jonathan Jackson and Christopher Lloyd. The Senior Center hosted a full house of family and friends honoring Lydia... [More]

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]

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Bugle Notes 11/28/24

Peak travel season may be over, but that doesn't mean that we are closing up shop at the Fort Wallace Museum! We have re-vamped winter hours that are already underway - you can visit Mon - Sat 10-4 MT this winter, weather permitting. If there is questionable weather, you can... [More]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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