POOLE in the Past...

 

Brother Kim, since 1994 a serious, mature Lutheran Pastor, has had bouts with being kind of whacko (it runs in the family).  The Stover family had a reunion in August of 1981 at Fort Robinson, Nebraska.  Kim had second thoughts about a reunion at someplace other than the vacation spot of the world; Poole, Nebraska.

Poole's Siding
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First Edition                                    September 25, 1981
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The newsletter that asks, "Who's cow are you siding?" and expects no one to answer.

   The creative juices (one part prune, one part vodka) got to goin' (literally) the other day and now I'm so pooped I'm unsure I can write.  The Creative Juices got goin' in regard to a vacation to meet everyone's desires (needs).  Instead of a 4-5 day trip to Fort Robinson.. - how about a 4-5 day trip to POOL'S SIDING?  The whole Fort idea got me thinking (although I have not yet convinced my wife that I do think....)

   * Stay in the big house which has cooking utensils, bathrooms (no shower), bedrooms for 3-6 families (depending on size), a large living and dining arena and spacious grounds for activities.  For those on an extended stay, the laundry facility is open 24 hours a day.  This convenient, self- contained lodging unit is well suited to groups vacationing together and is immediately above the Siding Archives Area.  (The basement of Dad's house)

   * The Siding Archives Area currently houses many relics of bygonely days and features many hands-on displays.  A resident historian will explain oddities such as a cherry pitter and a wooden plane that has never flown.  Those history and government buffs will relish the actual recorded business of the early town of Poole's Siding.

   * And speaking of the town itself!  The Schoolhouse, Post Office, and Bank buildings still stand.  While the Bank and School are closed at this time, your children will delight in having their post cards and foreheads stamped at the littlest Post Office in Nebraska.  On your way to the Post Office, you'll want to tour the "Old Fire Cave."  The fire engines clang no more, but the smell of molding fire hose lingers on.

   * With some luck (actually a lot of luck), you'll be able to observe archeologists digging within the foundation of the original lumber yard and grain elevator(s).  Metal detectors, which can fill an afternoon with fun, can be rented at the Big House for the novice archeologist.

   * A walking tour of Pool's Siding can take you to a nearby farm where you can hear your echo in a round brick silo and watch a farmer breed cows (ABS) before supper.  Also, nightly softball games provide entertainment for those who need to get out of the Big House to flatulate.  Children love chasing foul balls and throwing sand at cars.

   * For those not in to softball as an evening activity, the street near the Big House provides thrilling entertainment for those who like to chase cars.

   * You will, no doubt, want to wade the South Loup River.  While picking choke- cherries (if in season) and poison ivy (always in season) and with any luck, you'll see ducks, deer, or maybe even a cow peeing in the water just up stream from where you swim.  Rafts can also be provided with two weeks notice.  These will be held at the Big House for you.

 
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