Archive By Section - Pawnee Co. News
Railway shifts travel on the Santa Fe Trail
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 March 17-24 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. Tea Time - Tuesday 3 p.m. Bring finger food and a friend. Birthday, Anniversary Dinner - Thursday noon. For those with March birthdays or anniversaries. Mexican Train (dominoes) game. ...
Larned All School Reunion committee continues planning
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Rick Yeager expects one of the largest celebrations in Larned High School history during the Larned All School Reunion scheduled June 7-9. The origins of the Larned All School Reunion and the Larned Alumni Association started after Yeager had connected with a friend via Facebook. "We had shared a high school memory on Facebook and that started a huge conversation about Larned High School," Yeager said. "Soon thereafter, a ...
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities March 10-16 Carry in Dinner - Sunday 12:30 p.m. Bring some food and enjoy visiting and eating with friends. Martha Appel and Gladys Salmans are hosts. Free Yoga Class - Monday 11 a.m. A 30-minute class taught by Jill Hutchins, certified instructor. Blood Pressure check - Monday 11:30 a.m. 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 ...
Larned Police Report
Friday, Jan. 22 Officers assisted a motorist in the 500 block of E. 3rd at 1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 Officers assisted with a vehicle lockout in the 900 block of Starks Drive at 6:13 a.m. Officers assisted a motorist at Anne Street and Third Terrace at 10:05 a.m. Officers assisted a motorist at 17th and Broadway at 8:31 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Officers investigated an accident in the 900 block of W. 12th ...
Pawnee County commission, department heads answer questions
Pawnee Commission answers the questions The Pawnee County Commission recently conducted a question and answer session with questions received from a Pawnee County citizen's group. The following are some of the questions and answers provided. QUESTION 1 - What is the county's plan to make up for budget shortfalls? A - Pawnee County's annual budget is always determined by the amount of revenue available. If the total revenue decreases Pawnee County will reduce services to ...
Welcome Inn board meets
LARNED - The regular monthly meeting of the Welcome Inn Leisure Center Inc. was called to order by Ben Appel, vice president, on Feb. 6 at 12:45 p.m.
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Feb. 17-Feb. 23 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 - Tuesday 3 p.m. Bring finger food and a friend. Tea is furnished. Hand Waxing - Tuesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. Under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Birthday/Anniversary Dinner - Thursday noon. For those celebrating a birthdays or anniversary. Mexican ...
Chamber director Holman to leave for Texas
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Larned Chamber of Commerce director Courtland Holman said he has mixed feelings leaving the city after nearly three years on the job. "As Chamber director, you are a cog in the wheel to help everybody achieve a better life," Holman said. "The Chamber director is the focal point under the direction of the Chamber board. We've accomplished a lot of goals. We've grown events and added businesses here." Holman, ...
Antique store owner enjoys local show
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Antique store owner Dody Burkey got an early start on her bargain hunting. Burkey brought back some treasures from a sale at Carr Auction on the eve of the 43rd Annual Antique and Collectibles Show and Sale. Larned's Antiques and Artifacts is owned by Burkey, who works with Farol Tillery, Martha Scranton, Anita Graves and Kristin Keith at 513 Broadway. Burkey said she likes to buy items she personally likes, but ...
Larned Antique Dealers
Larned Antique Dealers Larned Community Center • Amir's Persian Imports, Amir Adibyazdi, Tulsa, Okla. • Antiques & Artifacts, Kristin Keith, Dody Burkey • Richard Basham, Emporia • Creative Connections, Laura Biles, Russell • Ellinwood Emporium, Rick Casagrande, Roger Ortiz. • Hands of Time, Joel Cox, Fort Collins, Colo. • Heavenly Treasures, Robert Lowe, Great Bend • Hirsch's Corner, Mary Jo and Ron Cunningham, Ellinwood • Libal's Antiques, Lloyd and Elia Libal, Luray • Miscellany Antiques, ...
Larned's National Honor Society sponsors blood drive
LARNED - Sponsored by the Larned National Honor Society, Larned High School held its first ever "Larned High School Only" blood drive Friday in the LHS gym. It was so successful, they will stage another blood drive later this spring.
Pawnee County commission hears reports
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
‘Bull whackers’ employ colorful language
Editor's Note: Local historian David Clapsaddle writes about aspects about the Santa Fe Trail. The Santa Fe Trail eventually included Fort Larned and Pawnee County. "Old Dan and His Traveling Companions," profiles oxen on the Santa Fe Trail.
Herrman wins Pawnee County Spelling Bee
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The spellers in the 2013 Pawnee County Spelling Bee battled plenty of "anxiety," and faced a "predicament," with difficult and challenging words. The "arbitrary," nature of spelling contests favored one speller for two rounds with "vantage," and "taboo," two of the easier words. There were just seven spellers left after two rounds. The showdown between eight-grade champion Emily Herrman of Larned Middle School and sixth-grade runner-up Kristin Anderson was ...
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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.
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