Fort Larned archeology
activities scheduled

FORT LARNED — Fort Larned National Historic Site will host archeology activities for children ages 8 to 12 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.  
A trunk from the Kansas State Historical Society, “Puzzles from the Past, Problem Solving through Archeology,” will be on display and available for exploration.  
Kansas Archeology Association member Norman Dye will lead a field activity consisting of flagging and examining artifacts and other “finds”.  All children participating will receive a Junior Ranger Archeology badge and a certificate.  
Fort Larned National Historic Site is a great place to learn about archeology.
An original fort operating from 1859 – 1878, the museum shows physical objects that tell the lifestyle and experiences of the soldiers, native plainsmen, and others who traveled through the area.  
The KSHS trunk combined with artifacts in the museum and the outdoor activity will be fun learning tools for budding young archeologists. There is no admission fee but space is limited.  To make reservations call 620-285-6911.
Fort Larned National Historic Site is six miles west of Larned on K-156.  Information is available at www.nps.gov/fols, or by calling 620-285-6911, or on the Fort Larned Facebook page.

LHS calendar

Friday — FCA 7:30 a.m.; LHS Track at Ellinwood, 4 p.m.; LHS Baseball vs Lakin, home, 2 p.m.; Job Olympics at Great Bend; 4A State Speech at Salina.
Saturday — State Speech Festival at Salina.

Beta Sigma Phi meets

LARNED — Three chapters of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at Sweets and Eats.
Following the social hour featuring a punch bowl, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Beta Sigma Phi Grace, and enjoyed dinner.  
Celebrating the theme for the year “You’re Among Friends,” the program featured the singing of the old folk tune, “Playmates.”  Hosts for the event were members of Alpha Kappa Master.  
Decorations included friendship quilts belonging to Alice Clapsaddle and Merlene Baird, place favors, and Friendship plants in glass cubes, later used as door prizes.
Merlene Baird of Alpha Kappa Master, Sue Kirchgassner of Laureate Beta Nu, and Jennifer McNett of Kappa Psi reviewed the year’s activities and were presented scrapbooks by their respective chapters.  
Merlene Baird of Alpha Kappa Master and Mary Klinge of Laureate Beta Nu were honored as 2012-2013 Women of the Year.  Laureate Beta Nu will host next year’s event featuring the theme, “Beta Sigma Phi-You Light Up My Light.”

LHS calendar

Friday — FCA 7:30 a.m.; LHS Track at Ellinwood, 4 p.m.; LHS Baseball vs Lakin, home, 2 p.m.; Job Olympics at Great Bend; 4A State Speech at Salina.
Saturday — State Speech Festival at Salina.

Alumni banquet May 25

ROZEL — The Rozel-Pawnee Heights Alumni Banquet is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in the Pawnee Heights gymnasium in Rozel. Please bring a covered dish, table service will be provided. All alumni and former teachers are invited to attend.