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Activities Week Of Oct 3 - 9Th Monday Oct. 4 Paraffin Spa - 11 a.m. Makes your hands feel great. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts Tuesday Oct. 5 Balance & Flexibility Class -11 a.m. - about a 30 minute class led by Betty Tauscher Coffee Time - 9:30 a.m. - Bring food to share, or just show up!!! We also have tea or bring your own drink. Wednesday Oct. 6 Annual Election - 11:30 ...
On the Record
District Court Civil Cases Filed 8-13. FIA Card Service NA. vs Billy Do Noble District Court cases Filed 8-25 - State of Kansas vs Jason C. Jacobs, Larned. Disorderly conduct. Six-month diversion agreement Filed 8-25 - State of Kansas vs Christopher D. Chapman. Attempted battery of a mental health employee. A revocation hearing is held as defendant is obtained a new battery conviction in Pawnee County. Sentenced to 12-months probation, post release supervision term 12-months ...
New Books at the Jordaan Memorial Library
"The Bookseller of Kabul" by Asne Seierstad is the portrait of a proud man who, through three decades and successive repressive regimes, heroically braved persecution to bring books to the people of Kabul. For three months the blonde blue eyed author trailed the members of the Khan family and has produced a disturbing picture of life under fundamental Islam. It is also the picture of a nation in the midst of a cultural crisis. She ...
A comical whodunit for foodies
Welcome Inn Whatnots
Balance Class - Tuesday & Friday - 11 a.m. - About a 30-minute exercise class led by Betty Tauscher
Pumpkins for Pooches
"Pumpkins for Pooches" is coming again to our community for a fourth straight year. The Pawnee County Humane Society, Inc., will have a fundraiser at the Sandstone Pumpkin Patch for two days this year. The pumpkins raised by Jerry and Margaret Larson at 914 West Second, Larned, will be ready for picking and the pumpkin patch will be open on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3, from 2 ...
Rendezvous activities at Fort Larned announced
You are invited to join the staff and volunteers of Fort Larned NHS on the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 18, from 2:30 to 5 as we bring the history of the Santa Fe Trail alive through a variety of special living history programs.
Book club for grown-ups to meet
The Jordaan Library Book Club will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Cummins Room. Please use the north doors. The theme for September is "Fall for a Book." Bring along the book you are reading to share with the group. Join the lively discussion.
‘Talking Tombstones’ is ‘on’ for next Thurs. night at cemetery
The Talking Tombstones program previously scheduled in July but postponed due to the extreme heat and humidity at that time has been rescheduled for next Thursday, Sept. 23. The event, sponsored by the Wet/Dry Routes Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association in conjunction with the Larned Convention and Tourism Committee, will be presented at the Larned Cemetery beginning at 7 p.m.
Men honored as Employees of Quarter at LJCF
Kevin Pflughoeft, Juvenile Corrections Officer II, has been selected as the Uniformed Employee of the Third Quarter. Sergeant Pflughoeft is described by his colleagues as very dependable and trustworthy, one who demonstrates initiative and respect, is a high achiever, and has a high work ethic. Pflughoeft has assumed the role of instructor for several classes for new employees. Kevin has been very positive in this role, and has offered to teach some sessions. ...
Garden Club hosts coffee hour
They are a hard-working group, the women who belong to the Larned Garden Club and thereby serve the community. "If a project is going on, this group is there," said Merlene Baird, club president, at the Sept. 2 Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour. The club hosted the event, at the Schnack Park Rose Garden, one of its ongoing projects, year to year.
Garden Club hosts coffee hour
They are a hard-working group, the women who belong to the Larned Garden Club and thereby serve the community. "If a project is going on, this group is there," said Merlene Baird, club president, at the Sept. 2 Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour. The club hosted the event, at the Schnack Park Rose Garden, one of its ongoing projects, year to year.
Alpha Kappa Master chapter meets at Clapsaddle home
Members of the Alpha Kappa Master of Beta Sigma Phi chapter met Sept. 13 in the rural home of Julie Ford, in the screened-in room. President Alice Clapsaddle read a poem in memory of Marty Buster, longtime member. In the absence of the secretary and treasurer, Margaret Larson recorded minutes and Vice President Patty Smith collected dues. The Beta Book drill on absenteeism was presented by Patty Smith. Marcia King distributed cards for David ...
Pawnee Heights Tigers ready to roar
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Santa Fe Trail Museum to feature memorabilia
LARNED - The Santa Fe Trail Center is gearing up for a busy summer. First, volunteers have been working on a Larned Memorabilia exhibit in the lobby. This exhibit will be free to the public.
Fort Larned will feature Memorial weekend activities
LARNED - Step back in time at Fort Larned National Historic Site over Memorial Weekend.
Fort Larned Memorial weekend schedule
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Rozel tornado videos
A tornado developed six miles southwest of Rozel at 7:18 p.m. and moved one mile west of town before turning to the northwest and dissipating about three miles northwest of Rozel at 7:47 p.m. Five farms were damaged by this tornado, including one farm house that lost most of its roof and some of its exterior walls. The tornado intensity has been rated as high as EF4 based on measured winds of 165 to 185 ...
Huelskamp (R-Kansas) receives favorable review
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) reported the poll results from the monthly telephone town hall his office conducted Tuesday for constituents.
Task force member proposes changes in sex treatment program at state hospital
By Dave Ranney
The Santa Fe Road: An anachronism of the 21st century
By David Clapsaddle
Leiker serves as superintendent at Larned Correctional Facility
LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility Advisory Council met for a quarterly meeting Tuesday. Minutes were reported by Kim Teegerstrom, administrative assistant.
Jordaan scholarships awarded to Pawnee County students
LARNED - The Jordaan Foundation, Inc. has awarded its Jordaan scholarships for 2013-2014 to Tristen Galliart and Brooke Roberts from Pawnee Heights High School and Cody Keenan, Steven Seltman and Michael Wysong from Larned High School.
Larned Reunion seeks historical memorabilia
LARNED - The Larned all-Schools Reunion is seeking pieces of the past of Larned schools to put on display at the registration room and at the banquet for paid reunion members June 8 at the middle school. If you have Lettermen jackets, pom-poms, cheerleading uniforms, band and football uniforms, yearbook annuals, class newspapers, graduation announcements, seats, hats, blankets, maybe even some pictures that didn't make it in the slide show-we would love to display ...
Larned State Hospital runners place second
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Larned State Hospital marathon team captured second place among the 15 entries in the Government Agency Division of the 13th Annual Oklahoma City Marathon.
Larned forensics team competes at state
The Larned High forensics team competed at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina May 4 for the Class 4A state speech festival. From left, Abby Ayre, Rachael Herter, Michael Wysong, Shealon Calkins, Alex Lessard, Samantha Harter and (not pictured) Jacey Bishop. Earning one ratings were Michael Wysong, poetry; Rachael Herter and Jacey Bishop, IDA; Jacey Bishop, prose. Earning two ratings were Abby Ayre, poetry; Samantha Harter, humorous solo; Alex Lessard and Shealon Calkins, IDA.
