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The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 9 a.m. Commissioners Wayne Kohler, Jim Barber and David Fox were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, and Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, were present.

Editor’s Note: The information below was provided by Steve White with information located in the files of his father John White. The first 50 years are fun to read about and were celebrated on June 13, 1978, with a special ceremony. The files about the last 47 years are still being assembled and hopefully will be available soon.

In a world increasingly shaped by convenience and detachment from the land, Ruth Bacon’s life stands as a testament to hard work, family heritage, and the quiet pride that comes from building something from nothing. Now 88 and residing at Morris County Assisted Living, Ruth reflects on decades of perseverance, partnership, and purpose that shaped a legacy still unfolding in the Flint Hills of Kansas.