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Welcome Inn board members meet

LARNED — The regular monthly meeting of the Welcome Inn Leisure Center Inc. was called to order by President Charles Wonsetler June 6 at 12:55 p.m.
In addition to Wonsetler, the following board members were present: Ben Appel, vice president; Betty Tauscher, secretary; Jim Forrest, treasurer; Thelmarie Wilhite, historian; and Roger Haberman, reporter. Absent was Ernie Ashley, financial secretary. Guests were Elaine Appel, Amy Bauer and Bobbie Sharrock.
Forrest gave the treasurer’s report. All bills were allowed.
Betty Beckwith won the picnic basket that was given away at the May 17 Birthday and Anniversary dinner. She then gave back to the Welcome Inn, a gift certificate and some pop that was in the basket. Thanks Betty! These items are to be used during the Ice Cream Socials held the fourth Sunday of every month.
The roof and lean-to work was completed during the week of May 21. Ben Appel and Bob Appel were in charge of the project and handled everything at the highest level (roof). Assistance on the ground was provided by Todd Ostrander, G.L. VonFledt, Bill Nicholson, Charles Wonsetler and Roger Haberman. Thanks volunteers.
The next carry-in dinner is scheduled for June 10 with Betty Tauscher and Charles Wonsetler signed up as the hosts.
The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. The Welcome Inn board will meet again on July 11 at about 12:45 p.m.

Fundraiser scheduled

LARNED — The Larned State Hospital Endowment Association will sponsor an Everything is $6 fundraising jewelry and accessories sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 15 at the LSH Auditorium.  The sale is open to the public.
Proceeds benefit the LSH Endowment Association, which has the mission of enhancing patient care at Larned State Hospital. Most items except specially priced specials will be $6.  The event is sponsored through B&N Jewelry, a Kansas company.
For information, call Brenda West Hagerman, (620) 285-4595.