Looking towards Barnard from about a mile up the road from the farm.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Views of the Country Around Barnard
Looking towards Barnard from about a mile up the road from the farm.
Farmhouse Ramblings
Farmhouse Ramblings
By Charlene Watson
Once again I will claim the wide and varying writing license given to me by the word "Ramblings" proclaimed in the title of this column to write this weeks wide, varying, and definitely 'rambling' subjects I want to cover. Clear as mud? Good, then I feel relatively assured that I have your undivided attention. As I continue with rapid fire, be alert and follow the changes in subject matter as I switch from one topic to the next. I hope you can keep up!
We are all caught up in the ups and downs of the stock market; the Wall Street bail out and the idiots camped out in the park in New York City right now. How can we not be concerned with all that is going on and the affect it will have on our lives and our future? However, with that in mind and with tongue in cheek, I would like to offer you the following lighter "banter" to break the tension of the situation. (did you get the little play on words? Lighter banter for the Barnard Banter.)
When I read the following synopsis, I had to share it with you. In my defense, before you read this, I am not advocating that you drink beer. I just thought it was an apt comparison to the values in our recent economy so take it for what its worth.
If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Delta Airlines, AIG, or Lehman Brothers one year ago, you might have $0.00 return on a good day. But, if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the aluminum cans for recycling refund, you will have received $214.00 for your efforts. Based on the above, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily and recycle. (It is called the 401-KEG Plan.)
"A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means that, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon! Makes you proud to be an American doesn't it?" In this same vein, I saw a sign awhile back that read: "Beer is now cheaper than gas so 'drink' don't 'drive.'"
While I am on the subject of gas, I want to share this item taken from another old clipping I found in a box my grandmother saved. It is entitled: "Ponder This, Car Drivers." While it is many years old, I think it has the same meaning today it did when it was printed: "According to computations of officials of the Chicago Motor Club, a motorist driving his car at 60 miles an hour travels at exactly the same speed as if his car had dripped from a height of 120 feet or an equivalent of an 8 story building. Should he collide with an immovable object while speeding at 60 miles per hour, the crash would be the same as though he had driven his car from the roof of the imaginary 8 story building to the pavement below. With the power of 60 horses under his feet and traveling at 60 miles an hour, a driver has an engine of destruction under his control that needs a much clearer head and steadier hand than most of us have."--True? It definitely applies in many cases I am afraid. Just something to think about when you are speeding down the highway at 60 plus miles per hour.
IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. "Hey," I announced to the technician, "it's open!" His reply, "I know. I already got that side." (DUH!)
In the upcoming 2012 election we have to STAY ALERT because they walk among us...and the scary part is that they VOTE and REPRODUCE and ACORN (or whatever their new name happens to be) is probably pre-registering them to vote for the umpteenth time as we speak.
Have a good week.
(Charlene's Freelance Publications, Barnard, KS.)
By Charlene Watson
Once again I will claim the wide and varying writing license given to me by the word "Ramblings" proclaimed in the title of this column to write this weeks wide, varying, and definitely 'rambling' subjects I want to cover. Clear as mud? Good, then I feel relatively assured that I have your undivided attention. As I continue with rapid fire, be alert and follow the changes in subject matter as I switch from one topic to the next. I hope you can keep up!
We are all caught up in the ups and downs of the stock market; the Wall Street bail out and the idiots camped out in the park in New York City right now. How can we not be concerned with all that is going on and the affect it will have on our lives and our future? However, with that in mind and with tongue in cheek, I would like to offer you the following lighter "banter" to break the tension of the situation. (did you get the little play on words? Lighter banter for the Barnard Banter.)
When I read the following synopsis, I had to share it with you. In my defense, before you read this, I am not advocating that you drink beer. I just thought it was an apt comparison to the values in our recent economy so take it for what its worth.
If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Delta Airlines, AIG, or Lehman Brothers one year ago, you might have $0.00 return on a good day. But, if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the aluminum cans for recycling refund, you will have received $214.00 for your efforts. Based on the above, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily and recycle. (It is called the 401-KEG Plan.)
"A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means that, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon! Makes you proud to be an American doesn't it?" In this same vein, I saw a sign awhile back that read: "Beer is now cheaper than gas so 'drink' don't 'drive.'"
While I am on the subject of gas, I want to share this item taken from another old clipping I found in a box my grandmother saved. It is entitled: "Ponder This, Car Drivers." While it is many years old, I think it has the same meaning today it did when it was printed: "According to computations of officials of the Chicago Motor Club, a motorist driving his car at 60 miles an hour travels at exactly the same speed as if his car had dripped from a height of 120 feet or an equivalent of an 8 story building. Should he collide with an immovable object while speeding at 60 miles per hour, the crash would be the same as though he had driven his car from the roof of the imaginary 8 story building to the pavement below. With the power of 60 horses under his feet and traveling at 60 miles an hour, a driver has an engine of destruction under his control that needs a much clearer head and steadier hand than most of us have."--True? It definitely applies in many cases I am afraid. Just something to think about when you are speeding down the highway at 60 plus miles per hour.
IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. "Hey," I announced to the technician, "it's open!" His reply, "I know. I already got that side." (DUH!)
In the upcoming 2012 election we have to STAY ALERT because they walk among us...and the scary part is that they VOTE and REPRODUCE and ACORN (or whatever their new name happens to be) is probably pre-registering them to vote for the umpteenth time as we speak.
Have a good week.
(Charlene's Freelance Publications, Barnard, KS.)
First Baptist Church of Barnard's 125th Celebration by Vicki Watson Lebien
The First Baptist Church of Barnard celebrated its 125th Anniversary Sunday, October 9 with a Homecoming Day. The church was organized in December, 1886. The congregation of eight members built the original church in 1901. The present building was dedicated in 1960.
The celebration began at 10 a.m. with coffee and cinnamon rolls made by Lenora Howe. At 11:00, the church sanctuary was filled for the Morning Worship service. Pastor Ollie Odle, Sr., Bedford, Iowa, brought the morning message. Mr. Odle was First Baptist’s pastor from 1956-1962 and led the church in the construction of the new building. During the morning service, Jerry Seabaugh, area Minister from the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region, presented Pastor Dennis Finch with a certificate to acknowledge the anniversary. Thayla Webb Adams, Gainesville, Florida, was the returning member who had traveled the greatest distance. The church’s oldest living member, Ione Hart, 91, was unable to attend because of health reasons. Ouida Griffeth, Barnard, claimed the title of oldest present member, having been baptized in 1935.
A catered meal was enjoyed by over 100 members and friends at the Community Building. Desserts were furnished by the church ladies. After a time of re-acquaintance and visiting, everyone was back at the church for an afternoon of Music and Memories. Former members, present members, and friends from the Methodist Church across the street supplied musical numbers and memories which were much enjoyed by all.
After a light evening meal, the Gospel group, Brand New Day, from Hutchinson performed new and old time music to bring the day to an inspirational close.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Update to Barnard High Speed Chase Arrests
The young man taken into custody was 22 year old Nathan Grabast of Glen Elder. Upon arrest, he was taken to the Lincoln County jail for suspicion of hit and run and leaving the scene of an accident. His passenger was taken to the Mitchell County jail with an outstanding warrant from Saline County.
During his time at the Lincoln County jail, Mr. Grabast's condition worsened until an ambulance was called. He was taken to the Lincoln County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The KBI has been called in and is in charge of the investigation. Lincoln County Attorney Jennifer O'Hare said that no foul play was suspected in the death of Mr. Grabast. His body was taken to Topeka for an autopsy to determine the actual cause of death.
During his time at the Lincoln County jail, Mr. Grabast's condition worsened until an ambulance was called. He was taken to the Lincoln County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The KBI has been called in and is in charge of the investigation. Lincoln County Attorney Jennifer O'Hare said that no foul play was suspected in the death of Mr. Grabast. His body was taken to Topeka for an autopsy to determine the actual cause of death.
Friday, October 14, 2011
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Farmhouse Ramblings by Charlene Watson
Farmhouse Ramblings
By Charlene Watson
Hi, Barnard Banter Bloggers,
Farmhouse Ramblings is a column I have been writing since back in the middle 1960's. It is so named because it allows me to cover various and sundry subjects as I choose to do so. Travis asked me about submitting something to the Barnard Blog so I thought this might give you all a few laughs this week.
This past weekend my husband watched a lot of football and I have to tell you, I never thought I would be so happy to have sounds of football commentary coming from my living room. If it isn’t K-State or the K.C. Chiefs I usually do something else in the house such as write a column, work a puzzle or read a book. This weekend, however, after listening to weeks and months of political bickering and accusations; and who did what to cause this country's financial crisis, football games were a pleasant relief.
I want to share these “NEW financial definitions” I heard this week. They sort of put the things going on in our country today in perspective and tell it like it is:
CEO – Chief Embezzlement Officer,
CFO- Corporate Fraud Officer,
BULL MARKET - A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius,
BEAR MARKET – A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no grocery money and the husband gets more headaches.
VALUE INVESTING - The art of buying low and selling lower.
P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the market keeps crashing. BROKER - What my broker has made me,
P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the market keeps crashing. BROKER - What my broker has made me,
STANDARD & POOR -- Your life in a nutshell,
STOCK ANALYST -- Idiot who just downgraded your stock.
STOCK SPLIT - When your ex-spouse and her lawyer split your assets equally between themselves,
FINANCIAL PLANNER -- A guy whose phone has been disconnected,
MARKET CORRECTION - The day after you buy stocks.
CASH FLOW -The movement your money makes as it disappears down the toilet.
YAHOO - What you yell after selling it to some poor sucker for $240 per share,
WINDOWS -What you jump out of when you're the sucker who bought Yahoo @ $240 per share,
WINDOWS -What you jump out of when you're the sucker who bought Yahoo @ $240 per share,
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR - Past year investor who's now locked up in a nuthouse and last but far from least,
PROFIT - An archaic word no longer in use.
Well, you can certainly tell I am a farm wife and know nothing about the stock market because all these years I thought the “Bull Market” was the price we can expect to get for our bulls for when we take them to auction. Shows what I know, huh?
Be assured as history will prove, this is not our nations first mess, nor will it probably be its last. These “quotes from the past show that nothing much has fundamentally changes with time:
Mark Twain said, “If you don’t read the newspaper you are ‘uninformed’; if you do read the newspaper then you can consider yourself ‘misinformed.’” Twain also said, “Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress…. But then I repeat myself.”
Winston Churchill said, “I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.”
Ronald Reagan said in 1986, “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
And finally a quote from Will Rodgers, that great man of wit and common sense, who said, “ I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”
(Charlene’s Freelance Publications, Barnard, KS. 67418)
Don't Forget About the Drawing for the Rifle
The drawing for the rifle is to be held on Halloween at the soup supper. The proceeds go towards the cafe fund. The actual article with more information is a post on July 25th. Scroll down and look on the right margin and click on July. To get tickets for the drawing, contact Jan Dowlin or Barb Rathbun. Barb will be at City Hall on Mondays from about 8 until noon.
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