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SUMNER SCHOOL

I HAVE AN IDEA: 9/30/2008 5:42:21 AM http://public.agenda.topeka.org/ItemAttachments.aspx?itemid=3657&meetingid=155 The above url is the sale of Sumner School here in Topeka KS. Our city wants to sell this historic structure to the highest bidder. I like it! If the city could sell this building, that would free up some expenses our city is going through. My only regret is I don’t have an extra 60 K to spare, or I would be buying this structure. I love history and I would fix it up similar to the Brown vs Board of Education museum. History needs to be preserved. If we ignore history, we’re bound to repeat it. Is there any Warren Buffet’s or Bill gate’s out there? When this structure is successfully sold on the web, then I would suggest we also do the same with TPAC. Are there any replies to this blog? Myron

NIGHTMARE

9/29/2008 6:45:38 AM NIGHTMARE: Last night I had a bad dream. I dreamt that I was homeless & mentally ill. I was living in my car and it was not pretty. I woke up and thought I would put my thoughts to print. What an awful dream! My family has disowned me, except for Sally and Mark. John said some real vile things about me and stated something like it will be a LONG LONG time before I ever get to get a hug from my grand child. Kim was NOT in the picture. Good thing I woke up. This dream was NOT pretty. How does one interpret dreams? When reading our 50th book at church, I noticed that John’s pastor had suffered from clinical depression. Could that be one reason for my dream? I don’t know. It’s time to working on my bucket list. Myron

EMERGENCY STABILIZATION BILL

9/28/2008 9:08:06 PM EMERGENCY STABILIZATION BILL: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/house-releases-text-economic-rescue/story.aspx?guid=%7B6328314C-D78D-4FC6-AE4B-52B9E61719BC%7D&dist=msr_1 The previous website is what the house just released for all to read. I want the government to pay off my home equity loan. After all, it’s only right. Sally and I have been faithfully paying this loan off, and I think it’s about time my government bails me out. It’s only 8K , not 700 B. Give me a break! After all, I’ve been paying my fair share throughout my life. It’s only fair! Who do I talk to? Seriously, let’s talk some facts. Americans are really angry about this, and I’m no exception. Thanks for letting me spout!

OSLC 50th ANNIVERSARY

9/28/2008 5:56:38 AM OSLC 50th ANNIVERSARY; WOW! What a fun time! We celebrated 50 years of our church’s existence. I say that because Sally & I have been with the church since 1974. I remember the first week we attended. The Pinon’s were singing in the choir in the south portion of our then main sanctuary. We were sitting in the back, and I remember Roy Uhl turning around telling us that we should be in the choir. I remember getting a friendly greeting from Boots Gaubetz and Avis Cohick. Lots and lots of good memories flowed through those hallowed doors. I remember the good times and the not so good times. We are a church family, and there’s nothing more binding than church family and friends. Our lifetime memories are revolved around our respective churches. John and Mark were both confirmed in our church. Mark was baptized. There are lots of photos and our choir even made a musical CD. The 400 or so photos have been purchased and we’re planning to purchase 10 music

MAYOR'S RACE

9/27/2008 7:02:46 AM It’s SATURDAY ! And I’m ready for our church’s 50th anniversary.. Well, sort of. The other day I got a phone call from Joe Ledbetter. He left it on my voice mail. Here it is: (paraphrased) Hey Myron.. that sure was a .. in my opinion a stupid letter that you wrote the other day. You weren’t gonna be mayor, all you did was go down to show off to Jim Cates. You weren’t even serious when you ran, so why do you keep bringng it up? You never ran for any thing else. You never legitimately entered any race for office. You act like it was a big deal. I think there was like 40 people that signed up. So you were just one of 40 and you didn’t get a vote. So why do you keep talking about it? If you don’t like what’s going on at city council, don’t watch it? Because democracy is not pretty when there’s a discussion of ideas, Myron. I know that’s what you and Mr. Felker never understood. There has to be dissent into tyranny. Voice message dated weds 4:22pm from Joe

DON'T PANIC MY FRIENDS !!!

9/26/2008 9:32:07 AM DON’T PANIC!!! I’m speaking of our country’s financial crisis! Don’t panic! That will be my next subject for our public blog. I can only relate to our own financial situation. Other than my filing to file our taxes, in a timely manner, we’re doing quite well. Sally has placed her retirement money in a fund with Roger Shumaker & Co. Their website is now www.retiretopeka.com and I’m a subscriber. I am retired federal service and retired military. I’ll get the same check monthly no matter what happens with our financial institutions. Sally & I have the best of all worlds! We have a little bit of home equity loan to pay off, and then we’re debt free! We’re lifetime members of www.daveramsey.com and I’m trying to set up a church financial peace university here at www.oslctopeka.org , Our Saviours Lutheran Church. When our 50th anniversary is over, I’m going to push on starting a group. So, all in all, Sally & I have the best of worlds. It doesn’t

DIABETES (Type II )

9/24/2008 4:41:22 PM DIABETES: Ok. I have diabetes. I just got back from a diabetes group therapy. Now I’ve gotta read all about my new found illness. Actually, I’ve had this disease for months and have been in denial. I’ll now post this to my public blog and see if anyone replies.

VACATION

9/18/2008 6:02:24 AM VACATION? Is a trip to your brother’s considered a vacation? I would hope so. Our goal is to leave by 9:00 am. All the ducks are almost in order. It’s really tough sometimes when you leave the confines of your space. I’m thinking of George Carlin’s comedy rendition of getting a smaller version of your stuff. George passed away earlier this year. Sally & I got free tickets once (Thanks Jim Cates) and heard him once. So here’s my checklist: Roll bag Tan samsonite bag Golf clubs just for practice (see previous post) Laptop Money Business cards Electronic bag Medical bag Cd’s Good attitude

FROZEN SHOULDER

FROZEN SHOULDER: 9/17/2008 10:03:10 AM I just got back from the Dr. I have a frozen shoulder. NOW WHAT ! Will I ever be able to play golf? This AM I was able to drive my self to Tallgrass health care. I filled out the health care form for the group and visited with the Dr. about my shoulder. The Dr. said I have a frozen shoulder. Guess I’ll have to watch brother Dale golf. Physical therapy is in order. I’m a physical mess! Still have my mind though.

TRIVIA

TRIVIA QUESTIONS: Myron Holter here. Take a break. Have some fun. . > TYPE ONLY 1 WORD. It's harder than you think!!! 1. Where is your cell phone? table 2. Your significant other? Sally 3. Your hair? brown 4. Your mother? CeCe 5. Your father? Adolph 6. Your favorite thing? Blogging 7. Your dream last night? none 8. Your favorite drink? coffee 9. Your dream/goal? bucketlist 10. The room you're in? family 11. Your fear? failure 12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? debtfree 13. Where were you last night? Rohlfs 14. What you're not? serious 15. Muffins? soso 16. One of your wish list items? bucketlist 17. Where you grew up? South Dakota 18. The last thing you did? Blogged 19. What are you wearing? PJ’s 20. Your TV? FOXNEWS 21. Your pet? Charlie 22. Your computer? DELL 23. Your life? insightful 24. Your mood? level 25. Missing someone? Madeliine 26. Your car? Camry 27. Something you're not wearing? Erection J 28. Favorite Store? Wa

PINTRIOTS

PINTRIOT: 9/14/2008 6:29:28 AM I have invented a new word. Sally & I like to watch Fox News and especially Bill O-Reilly’s Patriot/Pinhead segment. For example people who do charitable things are labeled Patriots. People who do things like make stupid comments, etc. are pinheads. The latest pinhead that comes to mind is Pam Anderson making a comment about Sarah Palin. I’m a Pintriot I salute the flag and even ran for mayor at one point in my life. In my book, that makes me a Patriot. I angrily called a member of my immediate family a name. That makes me a pinhead. So, put the two words together and whalla! .. out comes PINTRIOT J So now I’m going to label our Topeka KS city government, starting with our mayor. Bear with me, I can write only so fast J Bill Bunten – Mayor Bill, you’re a PINTRIOT: By wanting to clean up our great city with pot hole repair, infrastructure, statesman like qualities, etc. .. you’re PATRIOT. I salute you.. By wanting to be in “control” when the pe

PATRIOT OR PINHEAD (Thanks Bill O-Reilly)

9/12/08 12:19:58 PM PATRIOT OR PINHEAD Are you a patriot or a pinhead? That’s my next question of which I do not expect the Topeka city council to answer. So I will answer the question and post it on my next blog reply. You’re a patriot is you want to protect and serve and supply the police force with the tools to do their job. You’re a pinhead is you use an unknown “communication” to achieve your objective to do so. You’re a patriot if you want “new” blood in the planning commission. You’re a pinhead if you don’t want an experienced person to remain in this FREE service to the public. You’re a patriot to want to balance the budget. You’re a pinhead to want to balance the budget on the back of our fine city workers. You’re a patriot to want to keep the arts on the budget. You’re a pinhead is you don’t try to reduce spending in some other format first. You’re a patriot by running for public office. You’re a pinhead is you dig up dirt on the persons personal life who is running for publ

TO BE A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN

9/9/08 8:12:37 AM TO BE A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN: (Romans 13:1-?) This is from the bible in contemporary language. Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it’s God’s order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you’re irresponsible to the state, then you’re irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you’re trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear. Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you’ll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you’re breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren’t there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That’s why you must live responsibly – not just to avoid punishment but also because it’s the right way to live. That’s also why you pay taxes – so that

TRUTHFULNESS:

TRUTHFULLNES: Earning future trust ny accurately reporting past facts. www.topekacityofcharacter.org is the word of the Sept month here in Topeka KS. I will write a little bit of this word on how it applies to my personal life. So as not to be offensive to anyone reading this , I’ll use only the initials of the parties involved. Remember, the word “truthfulness”. Words mean things and this word especially hit close to home. PARTIES INVOLVED: 9/9/08 6:12:13 AM Myron Holter: mh Other parties initials – jh – kh – mch – sh – mah – jc – On or about 05/2006 mh received a cell call from kh. Mh thought the call was from jh as the cell msg showed jh’s name on the caller id. Kh proceeded to to chew mh out for making a web page of mch, who was born the previous month. The fact of the whole matter is, mch had just been born and she was listed on the hospitals web site as new births. Mh proudly downloaded the web page to his own computer, knowing that the web page would be removed in a fe

OBITUARIES

So many web sites .. so little time. You never know when you're going to kick the bucket. In fact , visit our site and read my bucket list. I'm also making a url for ALL the deaths, including my own. Here's the link: OBITUARIES Including my own, with Eulogies :) RIP to all those who have passed on BEFORE me. I'll see you all in that big computer n the sky.

Herb "Herb" William Hemmila

Herb was a faithful member of OSLC here in Topeka KS. I attended his visitation and Sal & I will be attending his funeral today. Herb was also retired in the USAF. I saluted him at his casket. See you in the big plane in the sky someday my friend. Here's the scanned obit link below: Herb obit

Topeka KS Mayoral Conditions & Platform

9/4/08 6:41:04 PM MAYOR CONDITIONS & PLATFORM: Mark & I were having our weekly father/son luncheon (no John, as usual) and I had an epiphany! The father/son discussion turned to politics and he knew I ran for mayor. So I proceeded to write on a paper napkin my conditions and platform before I would ever run for mayor again. So here goes: MAYOR CONDITIONS: 1) I’ll need Sally’s permission. 2) If our current Topeka mayor decides to run again for a second term, I’ll NOT run. 3) I’ll run only if I have a co-mayor on the ticket. 4) I only want to cut ribbons & kiss babies. 5) The co-mayor will run the Tues. night city council meetings. MAYOR PLATFORMS: 1) I promise to do NOTHNG and I ask the city council to follow my weak leadership. 2) I will sell the mayor’s desk and chair on EBAY. 3) I will blog @ home and NOT at the mayors office. 4) I will try to make most all the public mayoral functions & use my own transportation to do so. 5) I will NOT drive downtown if a mayoral fu

Myron's Bucket List

MYRON’S BUCKET LIST: 9/3/08 8:52:15 AM Myron’s Bucket lweb page has been updated: Myron’s Bucket list

MY OLD COMPUTER

9/2/08 6:49:54 PM OLDER COMPUTER: Well, here I am writing from an older computer. My newer laptop is into the computer Dr. and has a virus. What am I doing? Why are the computer gods picking on me? I’ve been a good guy! Well, every once in a while I like to surf the web and periodically I call up those nasty sites. But I thought I was protected? Perhaps my PC rubber, err anti-virus software was suppose to protect this machine? Maybe there was a pinprick in my software and the laptop got pregnant? J LATER: 9/3/08 5:04:45 AM I got a few minutes before my dental appoint, so I need to type fast. My neighbor on our street died suddenly this laast Sunday. I knew her only as “Sue”. So we waited for the printed obit to arrive and I’ll scan her obit and make a web page. My genealogy web page is not just for relatives anymore. Guess I’d better get to copy/pasting from this virus free computer.