Descendents of Henry and Ethel Collett gathered at the family farm for the 16th annual camp-out.

Family members began arriving Thursday for camping and enjoying the beautiful farm nestled at the foot of the Flint Hills. Many camped in tents or campers, joined in hot dog roasts, and spent time playing in the creek. More family members arrived on Sunday in time for a potluck dinner of grilled hamburgers and five gallons of homemade ice cream.

The following family members attended part or all of the weekend: Howard and Beth Collett, Keith and Anne Collett, Hank, Lucy, and Caroline, Shirley Bowers, Mark Collett,
Kathy and Chris Meierhoff, Brandon and Erin and friend Jay Dee Schafers, and Stacey and Carla Collett, all of Marion.

Randy and Rachel Collett, Maggie and friend Valerie of Jefferson City; Mo.; Carrie and Chris Parazin, Vin and Grady of Olathe; Rick and Collette Erickson of Chapman; Kate Erickson and Liz Erickson of Manhattan; Melinda and Martin Gravenstein of California; Don Argo of El Dorado; Marjorie Talbott of Halstead; Pat Talbott, Mike and Patty Hammer, Michael, Jake, Nick, and friends Ryan and Eddy, and Ryan and Jessica Collett and Makayla and Mary Collett, all of Overland Park; Deanna Talbott, Gina and Terry Marx and John Henry, and Brad Talbott, Mason and Logan, all of Wichita; Anita and Kenneth Sly, K.D. and Vicki Sly,
Colleen Sly, Brea and Andrea and friend Aaron, and Adam Collett, Caleb and Lily, all of Salina; Hollyce Morris and Roma Skaggs of Topeka.

Ernestine Pywell, Kylee and Shelbe and John Stahl of Plainville; Clarice and Bill Hammer and Jeanne Owens, all of Olathe; Konnie Schuman of Shawnee; Steve Collett of Cedar Point; Gloria Martin, Amy and Stephen Connolly, Henry, Libby and Maggie all of Tinley Park, Ill.;
and Samantha and Tim Garth of Hillsboro.