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Pawnee Commission conducts weekly meeting
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 10:30 a.m. April 8 at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
Governor Brownback scheduled to visit Larned State Hospital
By Dave Ranney KHI News Service c LARNED - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Shawn Sullivan, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary, will lead a tour of Larned State Hospital facilities Thursday. Sullivan has told lawmakers that he has hired a Denver consulting firm called the Buckley Group to look for ways to make the state's five hospitals for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled more efficient. "The recommendations aren't due for another ...
Hospital's 'protest' date April 27
LARNED - A protest of working conditions at Larned State Hospital will be held 11 a.m. April 27 at a specific site to be determined near the hospital.
Larned State Hospital employees lead Kansas overtime payments
LARNED - Two Larned State Hospital employees were reported with the highest overtime salaries among Kansas state and government employees in 2012, according to information available from the web site kansasopengov.org.
Santa Fe Trail begins to shorten
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects on the Santa Fe Trail. This series profiles how Santa Fe Trail freight, passengers and mail shifted from the overland trail to railways.
Rails shift from Cow Creek to Ellsworth
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects on the Santa Fe Trail. This series profiles how Santa Fe Trail freight, passengers and mail shifted from the overland trail to railways.
Santa Fe rails move from Ellsworth to Hays
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects on the Santa Fe Trail. This Rails to Trails series profiles how Santa Fe Trail freight, passengers and mail shifted from the overland trail to railways.
Rails go from Abilene to Fort Zarah
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects on the Santa Fe Trail. This series profiles how Santa Fe Trail freight, passengers and mail shifted from the overland trail to railways.
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Week of April 7-April 13 Blood Pressure check - Monday 11:30 a.m. 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, Thursday, 11 a.m. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Hearing Aid Service - Wednesday 1-3 p.m. Diabetes Support - Thursday 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Mexican Train (dominoes) ...
Larned Mayor re-elected with 59 percent
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Larned Mayor Robert Pivonka said he wants to continue work for the growth and development of Larned. The voters agreed and Pivonka defeated challenger Tayleene VanNorden 500-336 with 59 percent. "It was a pretty good turnout for an off election year, which it should have been. I had to work harder than some elections. "I appreciate all the support people have given me," Pivonka said. "It's a vote that ...
Larned State Hospital employees to protest working conditions
By DaVe Ranney KHI News Service TOPEKA - A union that represents state employees is planning a protest of working conditions at Larned State Hospital. "It'll probably be later this week or early next week," said Mike Marvin, head of the Kansas Organization of State Employees. "We're trying to come up with a time that the most people will be able to be there." The rally, he said, likely would be near the southwest entrance ...
Golden Valley Inc. cited for ‘serious’ violations
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ROZEL - The Occuptaional Ssafety and Health Administration cited Golden Valley Inc. for seven serious safety violations in 2011, including protective guardrails that were not installed; floor holes that were not covered; the lack of a guard system over a pulley system, breakers not properly labeled and PVC pipe not properly protected. CITATION 1, ITEM 1 SERIOUS VIOLATION At the establishment, in the tire shop, one-inch diameter PVC Schedule 40 pipe ...
Golden Valley fined for safety violations
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ROZEL - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Golden Valley Inc. of Rozel $24,500 for seven safety violations following the investigation of an accidental death of an employee in 2011. OSHA's report indicated Golden Valley violated Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Violation of Section 5(a)1 indicates "the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that ...
Coffee hours scheduled
LARNED - Larned Chamber of Commerce coffee hours are scheduled this week starting with a town hall meeting scheduled Wednesday with Congressman Tim Huelskamp. The town hall meeting will start at noon Wednesday at the Jordaan Room at the Chamber Of Commerce, 502 Broadway. Larned Middle School's Hunter Fitzpatrick will be recognized during this hour after winning "If I Were Mayor" Essay Contest representing the the South Central Region. There were nearly 1,000 student participants. ...
Guest speaker enlightens students
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Once they got past Jeff Yalden's scruffy appearance from head-to-toe, accompanied by tattoos and ear piercings, Larned and Pawnee Heights middle school and high school students heard his message. His first message was that appearances can be deceiving. Yalden encouraged students to rely on their parents and grandparents for advice and focus on pursuing their goals in life. He said it was valuable time he spent with his grandfather ...
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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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