Archive By Section - Pawnee Co. News
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 ...
Superintendent supports United Way
LARNED – The Larned State Hospital sponsored a Giving Back Day recently for United Way of Central Kansas.
Larned High students qualify for State Forensics
LARNED - After a long absence, Larned High School once again is sponsoring a forensics team as an extracurricular activity.
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Feb. 10-Feb. 16 Carry in Dinner - Sunday 12:30 p.m. Bring some food and enjoy visiting and eating with friends. Valeta Milhon and Roger Haberman 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. We all need to know!! Coffee Time - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Hand Waxing - Tuesday, Thursday, ...
Larned Juvenile Correctional holds quarterly meeting
LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility Advisory Council held its quarterly meeting Tuesday.
Northside students honored for winning essays
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED – Three Northside Elementary School students were honored by Fort Larned National Historic Site Rangers during a brief ceremony Friday afternoon. Northside student Halle Barker and teacher Doug Anderson; student Ethan Haas and teacher Jennie Erway; and student Andreus Tucker and teacher Blake Ploger were honored for creating the best treasure boxes in a project patterned after the story of "A Tale of Two Towns." Fourth-grade classes at Northside Elementary ...
Andreus Tucker writes about Santa Fe Trail
By Andreus Tucker This is what they did in the 1800s when they went across Kansas in covered wagons. Children usually had a treasure chest to keep stuff they found on their way or what they played with. I thought they played with horseshoes or baseball. They would put a metal stake in the ground. For baseball, they got sticks and hit the ball. When they played, they had a lot of different rules than ...
Ethan Haas writes winning essay
By Ethan Haas The Santa Fe Trail was an important trail for many people. lt was used for trading. The trail went through the states of Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico. They traveled in wagons. The things I found for my box are two coins, an old reading book, and a coyote skull. All of these things you could have had on the Santa Fe Trail. The two coins I found are really ...
Halle Barker's winning essay
By Halle Barker On the Santa Fe Trail, they would have found deer antlers, turkey feathers, arrowheads and pieces of woven Blanket from the Indians. George would like to have some of these things. You could find deer antlers on the Santa Fe Trail. If you're heading to New Mexico to sell goods, you probably want to pick them up to make jewelry out of them. While traveling the Santa Fe Trail, kids would have ...
Pawnee County Spelling Bee scheduled Friday
LARNED - The 2013 Pawnee County Spelling Bee is scheduled at 1 p.m. Friday at Larned Middle School under the direction of Paul Deveaux, seventh-grade language arts teacher at Larned Middle School. Top spellers from Larned USD 495 and Pawnee Heights USD 501 will compete. The winner qualifies for the Sunflower Spelling Bee March 2 at Fort Hays State University's Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Last year's Pawnee County champion was Larned Middle School student Macy ...
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital has record revenue
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Record-breaking revenue continues to help Pawnee Valley Community Hospital meets all of its current and future financial obligations. The Pawnee County Public Building Commission is responsible for paying $1.28 million annually until 2036 to pay for $19.6 million of hospital revenue bonds for construction of the new hospital. The hospital employs 96 full-time and five part-time employees. The Pawnee County commissioners were briefed on a monthly financial report ...
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities Jan. 27-Feb. 2 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. Mexican Train (dominoes) game. Every day following lunch. Come play with us. The Welcome Inn is located at 113 W. 4th. Call The Welcome Inn, 620-285-3504. Any questions, call Roger Haberman, 620-285-6697. Anniversaries Monday - Bob and Gladys Salmans Birthdays Monday - Julie Ford, ...
Youngster's essay focuses on safety
By Hunter Fitzpatrick Larned Middle School If I were mayor, I would work to improve the recreational experiences for the citizens of Larned. I would place a greater emphasis on safety of all citizens and work hard to communicate with the youth of our city. First, I would inform the city council of my wishes to have clean, safe, and well maintained recreational facilities. I would also like to see more family oriented offerings in ...
Larned middle school student to meet Governor
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Larned Middle School seventh grader Hunter Fitzpatrick will meet Kansas Governor Sam Brownback after winning, "If I Were Mayor," Essay Contest for the south central region of Kansas. Hunter will meet the Governor at the State Capitol Plaza on City Hall Day at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in Topeka. "It is an honor for me to meet the Governor," Hunter said. "I admire his dedication to keeping Kansas ...
Pawnee County Sheriff's Report
Thursday, Jan. 24 Deputies assisted Larned police with an alarm at Shopko at 5;20 a.m. Deputies booked a subject into the Pawnee County Jail at 7:45 a.m. Deputies transported an Edwards County inmate to Pawnee County Court at 10:15 a.m. Deputies escorted an inmate to court at 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Deputies assisted with fingerprints for bank employment at 8:10 a.m. Deputies arrested a subject for driving while suspended at 9:15 a.m. Deputies ...
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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.
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 - ...
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