Sad News

We just received word that Bernita Smith lost her battle with cancer today. 

Our sympathy goes out to her husband Robert and her family.

More details will be posted when we receive them

-- Editor

Aspen & Maple

Aspen & Maple trees near Russ and Char Hoover's home.

-- Russ & Char

Craft Show in Benkelman - Saturday, November 14

My granddaughter, Cari Wood, has her own in-home-business -- making candles, etc.  She lives in Golden, CO and will be coming to the craft show here in Benkelman on Saturday, November 14th at the Elementary school.  

If you're in the area, stop by and say Hi to her.  She would love to meet her relatives here in southwest Nebraska.  Spread the word!

Her web site is:  http://www.aspencreekcandles.com/

 

See you there!!!!!!
--Bill Hardwick

Another GOC Observer

My grandmother Evoi (Billy) Clark was part of the GOC. I remember that building up by the stand pipe.

Michael Maupin

Ventis General Store

Does anyone remember the name of Andrew N Ventis? He and his sister Clara are listed on the 1910 Haigler census with their nephew Earnest Goodell living with them. They were general merchants and Earnest was a school teacher.
I found a white and blue ceramic rolling pin with the A.N. Ventis, General Merchandise, 1914 written in gold on it. Mom had it with some of her things I was looking at the other day and just wondered if any one else has a rolling pin, or has seen one like it. I don't remember ever hearing about the people or the store. Does anyone else know anything about these people? Census show all three were born in Iowa. Just thought the name would ring a bell with with someone that new a little history about the people.

-- Karen Lindell

UPDATE: 11-01-09

I thought you may like to see what the rolling pin from Ventis General Merchant looked like. The ceramic part measures 8" and each hand-griper measures 4", so you see, this is really a good sized rolling pin. I agree with Don Harford about this being a promotional item. When you realize how old this is, the condition is amazing as there are no chips nor cracks in it. I appreciate the responses I have received about these Haiglerittes. Looking again at the censes, this family was around this area at least 30 years or more: 1900 census to 1930 census and listed as being merchants. Dallas Adams thought they may have lived around the Hackberry area at one time, Elaine Owens is a distant relative and Karen was going to pick Don's brain for a little more information. At this time he thought they had the clothing store in Haigler. So maybe we all will find a little more about this family that is now no longer forgotten. (Notice the phone number)

Congrats to Mel Smith

The following letter was written by Mel's administrator:

Good Afternoon All,
Our Laboratory just finished an intense 2 day on-site COLA Lab Accreditation survey. The survey ensures laboratories stay in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and CMS requirements. COLA is approved by CMS to accredit laboratories in the following specialties:
· Chemistry
· Hematology
· Microbiology
· Immunology
· Immunohematology/transfusion services
· Pathology, including cytology, histopathology, and oral pathology

Drum roll please... Not only did we receive our accreditation the surveyor stated it was an “Excellent Survey” and praised our staff for “Tremendous Improvement Since 2007”.

Please help me in congratulating Mel Smith and his crew Denice Arrowsmith, Lawrence Soria, Lychee ILumba, Sierra Weakly, Rochelle Bartling, James Snelling, Amanda Pape and Stacie Harvey on a job very well done. Thank you.


Bob Valentine
Robert A. Valentine
OL - Regional Administrator
Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital

Huskers are Recruiting them YOUNG these days!

Cal's Grandson Jaden meets Tom!

Prayers for Gene

Please keep Gene and Vie Pennel in your thoughts and prayers as Gene struggles with cronic pain and swelling in his legs.

Gene, we hope your recovery is soon and complete.

-- Editor

Janice Kay (Owens) Schnabel

Janice Schnabel 65, passed away October 5 at the McCook Hospital.  Services were October 8 at the Methodist Church in Trenton.  She and her husband Larry were former residents of Haigler.  Larry was a carpenter and still lives in Trenton.

 Janice Kay (Owens) Schnabel


Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends.

GO BIG RED!!!

The whole state of Nebraska is rejoicing!! What a game!!!