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2013 Santa Fe Trail Days Larned High Reunion Schedule
(Designed to allow time for classes to gather for their class socials, during less structured time, throughout the weekend.) Friday, June 7 • Santa Fe Trail Days Scavenger Hunt - All registered alumni will receive a list of clues to hunt for the missing trinket box hidden on public access areas in and around Larned. Begins 2 weeks prior to event and continues until found. $500 prize. • Santa Fe Trail Days Golf Tournament - ...
Larned All School Reunion draws closer
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The first-ever Larned All School Reunion will coincide with the 2013 Santa Fe Trail Days. The All School Reunion scheduled June 7 to 9 will bring more than 600 registered alumni to town at the same time as Santa Fe Trail Days. A dedication of 3rd Street in honor of Hall of Fame coach Gene Keady will highlight Santa Fe Trail Days at noon June 8. Larned All School ...
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Week of June 2-8 Free Yoga Class - Monday 11 a.m. A 30-minute class taught by Jill Hutchins, certified instructor. Coffee Time - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Hand Waxing - Tuesday, Friday, 11 a.m. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Welcome Inn Board Meeting - Wednesday 12:45 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Mexican Train (dominoes) game. Every day following lunch. Come play with us. The Welcome ...
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 Weekend Schedule Saturday, May 25 10 a.m. - Artillery and Small Arms Demonstration 11 a.m. - Infantry demonstrations on the Parade Grounds 1 p.m. - Fun art activities for children of all ages 2 p.m. - Medal of Honor Program with a focus on Fort Larned officer Frank Baldwin 3 p.m. - Artillery and Small Demonstration 4 p.m. - Blacksmith Demonstration, Pete Bethke 5 p.m. - Flag retreat program Sunday, ...
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 ...
Angels help tornado victims
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ROZEL - Brian and Kristin Hammeke and Lyle and Teresa Reece of rural Rozel appreciate their friends and neighbors. Friends and neighbors, and many people they didn't even know, began to help pick up the pieces of damage from Saturday's tornadic storm. A tornado developed six miles southwest of Rozel at 7:18 p.m. and moved to one mile west of town before turning to the northwest and dissipating about three miles ...
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.
Debate centers on Santa Fe Road or Trail
By David Clapsaddle The use of Santa Fe Road in contrast to Santa Fe Trail continued in use into the 1860s when W. D. Wheeler advertised the amenities of his ranch in the March 23, 1861, Council Grove Press. LITTLE ARKANSAS RANCH "The traveling public are respectfully informed, that the undersigned is located on the Little Arkansas, where the great Santa Fe Road crosses the same. I keep always on hand, provisions, groceries and liquors, ...
Task force member proposes changes in sex treatment program at state hospital
By Dave Ranney KHI News Service TOPEKA - A task force charged with coming up with a plan for reforming the Sexual Predator Treatment Program at Larned State Hospital has agreed to spend another month developing its recommendations. "We'll push it to the end of June," said the group's chair, Wes Cole. "We'll try to meet with (Kansas Department for Aging and Developmental Services) Secretary (Shawn) Sullivan in July." Initially, the task force, which met ...
The Santa Fe Road: An anachronism of the 21st century
By David Clapsaddle During the first decades of the 19th century, there were two types of roads in our young republic, improved and unimproved. Improved roads, toll roads known as turnpikes and public roads known as highways, had drainage ditches on either side of an elevated roadbed. Unimproved roads, having neither drainage ditches or elevated roadbeds, might well be characterized as routes, that is passageways across the countryside. In this regard, the etymology of route ...
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Week of May 19-25 Free Yoga Class - Monday 11 a.m. A 30-minute class taught by Jill Hutchins, certified instructor. Coffee Time - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Tea Time - 3 p.m. Tuesday. Bring finger food and a friend. Tea is furnished. Hand Waxing - Tuesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Mexican Train (dominoes) game. Every day following lunch. Come play with us. ...
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.
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Larned Juvenile names quarterly employees
LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility has selected Kay Keller and Tim Bagby as Second Quarter Employees of the Quarter. They were selected from nominations submitted by their peers; candidates are chosen based upon factors including job performance, dependability, competence, initiative, work ethic, and achievement.
Larned mayor appreciates Gene Keady’s honor
By Jim Misunas
Larned native Gene Keady present at street renaming
Gene Keady, born in Larned in 1936, was honored Saturday at Moffett Stadium on Third Street, where Keady was raised by his parents, Mary Helen and Lloyd Gibson Keady.
Jimmy Dee and the Destinations to perform Friday night
By Jim Misunas
Pawnee County conducts special meeting
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met May 30 at the Pawnee County Courthouse for a special meeting. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
‘Gene Keady Way’ to be dedicated in hometown
LARNED - Larned native Gene Keady, a six-time National Coach of the Year, will be honored in his hometown Saturday at noon.
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