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 also wore a burka and describes what it is like to go about fluttering, billowing, half-suffocated and half-blind. "The Bookseller of Kabul" is a story ...

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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 to 5 p.m. There is no admission fee; however, donations are always welcome. Just come and enjoy and purchase a pumpkin.

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. Sergeant Pflughoeft is conscientious in the role of instructor, asks questions, and is innovative in his teaching methods to help staff understand proper procedures for basic security ...

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 Buster and Loretta Paulson and reviewed the remembrances for Marty Buster. The service committee reminded members to bring bears for the Early Education Center and bingo ...

Pawnee Heights Tigers ready to roar

Talking Tombstones

The Talking Tombstones program previously scheduled in July but postponed due to the extreme heat at that time has been rescheduled for 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.

Spikers, setters & more

Ellsworth basketball sweeps Larned

Larned's Tyler Stelter (10) drives the baseline versus Ellsworth in a 60-50 loss by the Indians. Larned's Aarika Bright (5) puts up a shot in the lane in Ellsworth's 55-37 basketball victory. Larned played Hoisington Tuesday night.

Larned’s Reed will face top-ranked wrestler

By Jim Misunas