Larned’s First Christmas will be celebrated Dec. 6

LARNED - The memory of Larned's First Christmas will be celebrated from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the historic Little Red House at 2nd and State Streets.

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Santa Fe Trail Open House Dec. 8

LARNED - Come enjoy memories of Christmases past. The Santa Fe Trail Center invites the public to a Christmas Open House. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy some holiday cheer and view a stunning display of cameras, vintage cards and photos.

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Professional cowboy to speak at church

ELLINWOOD -Professional cowboy style poet Nyle Henderson will speak at the upcoming cowboy service at the Calvary Baptist Church, 307 W. A, in Ellinwood. It will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Chiefs stare down adversity, beat Carolina

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach.

Heartache permeates Chiefs camp after murder-suicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and his girlfriend briefly lived apart before he killed her and then committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager, a friend of the woman said Sunday.

Kansas State, Oregon to battle in Fiesta Bowl in Arizona on Jan. 3

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Oregon and Kansas State were atop the BCS standings just two weeks ago, each needing two wins for a likely trip to the BCS championship.

Iowa Western wins first title, tops Butler 27-7

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - In only their fourth football season, the Iowa Western Reivers raised the NJCAA national championship trophy after defeating Butler 27-7 at the UNI Dome on Sunday evening, capping a 12-0 season.

Depperschmidt Family Reunion

The Depperschmidt family reunion was held on Nov. 24 at the Best Western in Great Bend. The family thanks the Best Western for a safe environment for their family get together. Mandy Huntley of Great Bend and Jennifer Wendel of Holcomb provided the cooking. Mary Depperschmidt of Great Bend and Charles Depperschmidt of LaCrosse made the reunion possible. Joan Fincher of LaCrosse provided transportation.

VFW Post 311 and Ladies Auxiliary meeting

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111 and Ladies Auxiliary met on Nov. 27 at the Post Home.

Great Bend City Council meeting

The Great Bend City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Items on the agenda include an Economic Development report; health insurance recommendation; assignment of mortgage on the Zarah Hotel building; and Blizzard Energy lease agreement.

Torrez — Kelly

Joseph and Darlene Torrez of Albert announce the engagement of their daughter Kesley Torrez, to Sean Kelly, son of Patrick Kelly II of Independence, Mo. and Joyce Kelly of Olathe.

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