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LCMHF announces Employees of the Quarter
The Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility has announced the following Employees of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2010: Uniformed, Brad Shields, COI; Non-Uniformed, Pamela Delp, Senior Administrative Assistant; Contract, Roy Spray, Mental Health Professional.
Larned High School's November Spotlight winners named
Winners of Spotlight honors for November were announced Thursday at Larned High School They were:
Scouts clean (Little Red) House, prepare for reenactment of Larned's first Christmas
Girl Scout Troop 78, with Scout Leader Beth Burke, cleaned the Little Red House last Sundayand put up a Christmas tree in preparation for the Dec. 4 celebration of "Larned's First Christmas."
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'Divas' excited, ready for fourth annual 'Extravaganza' this Saturday
The "Quilting Divas" of Larned will present their fourth annual "Holiday Extravaganza," this time for 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Larned. Many unique, handmade items will be available for purchase, "just in time for Christmas."
Santa Fe Trail Center hopes to win $2,500 from Monsanto Fund
If you farm 250 acres or more, of corn, soybeans and/or vegetables, in Pawnee County, you are being asked to pick up a registration form or enter online - in the Monsanto Fund's American's Farmers GROW COMMUNITIES. Communities will receive $2,500 each from the fund, i.e. one eligible nonprofit organization in Pawnee County will receive $2,500. It is up to county farmers to help decide where it goes. Supporters of the Santa ...
Program on historic homes in area set for Nov. 21 at SFTC
The staff of the Santa Fe Trail Center invites the public to a program on historic buildings on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in the museum. Dr. Merlene Baird will present a visual tour of historic homes in Kansas with an emphasis on houses close to the Larned area. Information will be given about keeping the buildings historic and well-preserved versus remodeled.
Fire of unknown origin does much damage at Fischer farm
A fire of unknown origin did extensive damage Saturday night to a machine storage shed at the Lee F. Fischer farm southwest of Larned. Bill Clapham, Larned fire chief, said the machine shed was full, he believed, with a camper, a pickup and other items inside. He said he had "no idea" of the total amount of damage done. The Larned Fire Department received the fire call shortly before 9 p.m., Clapham said. It ...
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Carr honored for years of service to sFTC's governing board
Longtime board member Larry Carr was honored at the Fort Larned Historical Society's annual meeting last Monday at the Santa Fe Trail Center. Board President Tom Seltmann thanked Carr for his many years of service as he steps down from the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum's governing board. Carr's service on the board of directors spanned 24 years, from 1986 to 2010.
New Eatery: A dream come true for Kris, a boon to the area
Did she lie awake wondering "Who Put the Bomp?" as in the Barry Mann classic? We don't know about that, but we do know that Kris Akers always wanted, always dreamed of having a 50s-themed diner.
FSB Church is place to drop off shoe box gifts
Larned is ready to collect Christmas cheer in the form of a shoe box. Local residents have set a goal of 200 gift-filled shoe boxes and by the end of National Collection Week, every Operation Christmas Child drop-off site hopes to be bursting with these gifts of love that bring joy to needy children worldwide, according to Pastor Mark Slattery at Larned's First Southern Baptist Church.
Santa, wagon rides, photos, refreshments set for Dec. 4
There are going to be a lot of Christmas-y things going on on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2nd and State streets in Larned. One of them will involve George Weber of Great Bend as Santa Claus, in his wagon drawn by his 14-year-old mule, Babe. Babe is a jenny, or female. Weber made all of his wagon, he said, except for the axles and springs.
Community Health Fair held
'Werewolf' musical comedy set
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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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