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Random Thoughts: Courthouse memories

In September, there was an article and a replica of a painting in The Wichita Eagle. The painting was a copy of one made by Sue Jean Covasevich. You will remember her as Sue Jean Hill. She taught art in our public schools quite a few years ago. She stayed at my mother's, so our family got really acquainted with her.

She studied art with Birger Sandzen at Bethany College in Lindsborg, and her work reflects his style.

After she left here, she went to Mexico for more study. There she met a young Russian engineer and married him. They had two daughters.

The marriage didn't last, but she stayed in Mexico and produced a lot of paintings. Many show the Mexican influence. She finally came back to Winfield, her old home, where she died in 1998.

There is to be an exhibit of her work in the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 West Museum Blvd. through Jan. 14, 2007.

I have one of her woodcut prints and do enjoy it. I hope I can get to her exhibit.

The Old Settlers' gathering was a great success. It was a perfect day, a wonderful parade, and Central Park was a great place to visit. I got a chance to visit with a lot of people — just wish I could have talked to more.

The courthouse was having an open house to celebrate its 100th birthday. I had to go there as I had spent 30 years going there every day to do research for my title business.

I have fond memories of those officers and employees who worked during those years.

If buildings can take on a personality, our courthouse certainly has a good one.

— Norma Hannaford

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