August 14 - 16, 2009

Heartland Winnies Campout
Marion, Kansas - County Lake

 

PICTURES FROM THE CAMP OUT CAN BE SEEN HERE

 

Marion County Lake does not take reservations.  They do provide water and 30 amp electricity on a first come, first serve basis at $13.00/day. Cable is an additional $1.75/day.  Dump station.           

           

August 13th - Thursday – Early Bird Arrivals

5:30 p.m.   -     Dinner at Country Lakes Café - 202 E. Main, Marion, KS, (620) 382-2901

 

August 14th - Friday – Arrivals

Breakfast   -    On your own

9:00 a.m.   -     Golf - Contact Ron Conner if you wish to play

Non-golfers may shop and/or go site seeing.  There are many restaurants, antique shops, and other shops in Marion, including Duckwalls.  Refer to your packet. Keep your eyes open for the 57 Rhino mascots throughout town.

Noon         -     Lunch on your own

2:00 p.m.   -     2:30 p.m. tour of The Copper Shed - Located 5 miles south of Marion on

Depart             Sunflower Road & 1-1/2 miles west on 140th Avenue. The Copper Shed offers a large selection of designs made from copper, brass and other metals.  They specialize in sunflowers, wheat and other Kansas themes.                    

5:30 p.m.   -     Dinner at Stone City Café – 211 E. Main, Marion, KS, (620) 382-2656

                        

August 15th – Saturday

Breakfast     -  On your own

10:45 a.m.   -  11:00 a.m. tour of R&L Creative Carvings offers hand carved, quality built

Depart             gun cabinets, furniture, doors, wall décor, and chainsaw carvings by Richard

                        Sardou.  He is known for carving the large bear for Bass Pro Shop.

Lunch        -     On your own                   

6:00 p.m.   -     Potluck dinner at the south end of the large metal building. Hosts will provide hamburgers, brats, hot dogs and drinks.  Bring your favorite salad or dessert

                        and your own service.

                        Chapter meeting will follow potluck.

 

Note:  We have reserved the building Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until midnight for cards, games

or visiting.

 

August 16th - Sunday

9:00 a.m.   -     ­­­­Your hosts will serve a finger food breakfast with coffee and juice. We will furnish plates, plastic wares and drink cups.  Church services will follow.

 

Marion County Lake is located 2 miles east, 1-1/2 miles south of the city of Marion or 1 mile

West of US77 on Highway 56, 1-1/2 miles south

 

Please RSVP to your hosts (The Garcia's (316) 733-1848 or The Conner's (620) 397-5340) by Friday, August 7th.