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The Innermission Quartet grew up together in the Talmage community, attending local schools and singing together throughout those years. They began singing as a group in the early 80’s and have performed throughout Kansas and Nebraska.
The group performs a variety of music, singing mostly popular Southern Gospel with a mix of Barbershop, Country/Western, 60’s Pop Music and some humorous songs.
The Quartet includes Kalen Bebermeyer, Belleville, KS; Arlan Bebermeyer, Sedgwick, KS; Bill Gibson, Talmage, KS; and Gregg Noel, Abilene, KS. Shonna Nely, Abilene, KS, plays the keyboard
The group is both inspiring and entertaining.
Floyd Beard grew up in rural northeastern New Mexico and western Colorado He attended Mesa Junior College and Colorado State University. He has been a cowboy most of his life. He has had numerous jobs to support his "cow habit" including everything from teaching to carpentry to banquet speaker and numerous other occupations. He currently is the Executive Director of the East Central BOCES in Limon, CO.
Floyd began writing poetry while out working his cattle in the late 70’s. He would write down lines of his experiences while out in the saddle and then later on mold his thoughts into stories and songs. He has presented his poetry and songs throughout Colorado and the surrounding states as well as Canada. He was invited to compete at the Colorado State Fair with Cowboy Poet finalists from Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas. When the dust settled he had won the 2006 Colorado State Fair Cowboy Poetry Showdown Champion title.
Floyd and his wife Valerie still work in education in the Limon, CO, area and live on their ranch near Punkin Center, CO and also own a ranch in New Mexico near Mills. Floyd’s philosophy is simple. "Life is a journey not a destination. It needs to be enjoyed and sprinkled with lots of humor. And it is best viewed from a top a good horse." Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the sunset at the 81 Corrals on the Cimarron National Grassland.
During his 31 year career as County Weed Director in Gove County, Steve studied plant identification of both native and invasive species. He served as President of the West District Weed Directors Association of Kansas covering the western one-fifth of Kansas; County Weed Directors Association of Kansas; North American Weed Management Association covering the US, Canada and Mexico. As the Weed Free Forage representative of Kansas for NAWMA, Steve helped in the training of inspectors for this program. The purpose of the Weed Forage Program was to provide an inspection service to identify fifty two species of invasive weeds prohibited in interstate trade. Steve photographed many weeds for use in identification brochures and produced The Field Guide to Thistles in Kansas.
The nutritional and healing properties of plants were of special interest to him. When he retired from weed control work, Steve studied Holistic Healing and Homeopathy starting his own alternative health care practice in 2005.
Nancy Brewer is a Rangeland Management Specialist with the USDA Forest Service, Cimarron National Grassland. Nancy has been working with the vegetation on the Cimarron for 24 years and has become very familiar with the variety of plant species found on the Cimarron National Grassland. She enjoys showing off the beautiful wildflowers and grasses that make their home on the Cimarron.
She grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Range/Forest Management.
Stan Basgall Band will be performing on Saturday, June 11th, at the Elkhart High School Auditorium. Stan is a Kansan who has played professional saxophone and clarinet since age 14. He comes from a family of professional musicians known for their distinctive style of music. The band plays Swing, Jazz, Latin, Country and 50’s Rock with enthusiasm and a strong dance beat. They entertain music lovers of all ages.
Other members of the band include Ken Michaelis, Branson’s No. 1 Keyboardist. Ken started performing professionally at the age of 12 with the Joe Basgall and Eddie Basgall Orchestra. Ken enlisted in the 5th US Army Band in Chicago and toured throughout the United States and abroad. Ken has performed with Leroy Van Dyke, Mel and Pam Tillis, Bobby Vinton, The Osmond Brothers and numerous other headliners. John Westmacott is the drummer of the group and began performing professionally at the age of 16. While in college he performed and toured with the Eddie Basgall Band throughout Kansas, as well as Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. In 1982 John Auditioned and was selected for a rudimental drum position in the Field Music Group of the United States Academy Band at West Point, New York. He performed on the East Coast and in several foreign countries with the USMA Band from 1983 through 1997.
Tiny Tots Dance Team
Tiny Tots Dance Team includes Preschool and includes Preschool and Kindergarten girls that have been participating in dance instruction for one to two years at the studio. The girls are involved with jazz, interpretive and tap dancing.
Beginning Dance Team includes students that are 1st Graders and older students and are still working on the fundamentals with a few advanced skills with jazz, interpretive and tap dancing. Kindergarten girls that have been participating in dance instruction for one to two years at the studio. The girls are involved with jazz, interpretive and tap dancing.
Junior Dance Team includes students older than 2nd Grade that are experienced with dance steps and transitions. They work with jazz, hip-hop and interpretive dance.
Head Over Heels dance teams will be performing after the intermission during the Grand Finale of the Grassland Heritage Festival on June 11th at the EHS Auditorium. The girls have performed at High School ballgames as half time entertainment and will entertain for the community.
Junior Dance Team
The people of Morton County are again pleased to host the Annual "Saddle-Up for St. Jude" trail
ride. The Trail Ride, which has been held annually for the past 6 years, is again being sponsored by Vienna
Lee. The money raised from this event will build an endowment fund to ensure St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital's continued efforts in research and treatment of childhood catastrophic diseases. The trail ride is
a one day ride in a 10 - 12 mile secure area on the Cimarron National Grassland where riders can live a little history
and take in the natural beauty of the area.
Riders obtain sponsors for each mile they ride, and all the money will be
given to continue the life-saving programs at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Individuals collecting
$35.00 or more receive a T-shirt, individuals collecting $75.00 or more receive a T-shirt and tote bag, individuals
collecting $125.00 or more receive a T-shirt, tote bag, and a sweatshirt and individuals collecting $175.00 or more
will receive a T-shirt, tote bag, sweatshirt, and cap. Everyone receives a "Saddle-Up for St. Jude"
patch. A special Grand Prize will go to the rider raising the most money for St. Jude's. Presentation
of the print will be made at the Chuck Wagon Dinner the evening of the trail ride.
For further information and/or Pledge Sheets contact Vienna Lee at the Morton County Economic Development Office. Phone:
(620) 697-2275 Email Vienna Lee, Coordinator or Email Lisa Thomason, Administrative Assistant
For Further Information contact:
Myrna Barnes or Becky Ellis
Morton County Historical Society Museum
PO Box 1248
Elkhart, KS 67950-1248
Phone: (620) 697-2833 Fax: (620) 697-4390
Email: mtcomuseum@elkhart.com
