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Jim Srajer, Grant and Cole spent several days in Iowa. Grant played baseball with the Cottonwood Valley League All-Stars. His cheering section included Donald and Carolyn Srajer of Omaha, Neb., and Mike Bauer of Moline, Ill.
Vic Backhus, who grew up in the community, died Aug. 8 in Salina. Bill and Ruth Taylor, Shawnee; and Mildred Bernhardt, Lyons, were overnight guests Aug. 12 of Paul and Edna Backhus, brother and sister-in-law of the deceased.
Sunflower senior citizens gathered Aug. 11 for a potluck dinner and meeting. Attending were Jim and Mary Clemmer, Tom and Dee Duggan, Adeline Bernhardt, Leona Kleiber, Frank Patton, Shirley Zaideman, and Jane Vajnar. A trip is planned for Sept. 3 to Yoder.
Tom and Dee Duggan attended services for Dennis Youk Aug. 10 in Marion.
Leona Kleiber was an afternoon visitor Aug. 9 of Lori Moldenhauer.
Greg Sklenar, Wichita, spent Aug. 8 and 9 with his mother, Lois Sklenar.
Cecilia Rziha, Wichita, arrived Aug. 10 to spend time with Jerry and Jeanne Rziha and Julie.
Many residents watched the men’s slow pitch softball tournament Aug. 7 through 9. The American Family team from Hillsboro won and Peabody took second.
Deb Hall and Kaylee, Herington, and Tom and Dee Duggan went to Lee’s Summit, Mo., Aug. 7 for a three-day stay with Darla Hall and Adam.
Glenn Kerbs, Dodge City, was a supper and overnight guest Aug. 8 of his mother, Lucille Kerbs. They went to Salina Aug. 9 for a family reunion. Connie Thompson, Abilene, brought Lucille home.
Leona Kleiber was an evening visitor Aug. 8 of Frank and Anna Mae Stika.
Jerry and Jeanne Rziha attended the Schneweis family reunion Aug. 8 at Camp Aldrich near Claflin.
Tom and Dee Duggan visited Darlene and Ernie Kite Aug. 4 and 5 in Bartlesville, Okla. Kaylee Hall, who had spent several days with the Kites, came back with the Duggans.
Lucille Kerbs visited Connie Thompson and Taylor Aug. 7 in Abilene. Tim and Marchelle Kerbs of Salina joined them for dinner.
Gary and Carole Spohn and Georgia Spohn had a cookout Aug. 7 with Ryan and Jamie Spohn, Adam and Lauren in Manhattan.
Adeline Bernhardt and Leona Kleiber visited Ruby Vinduska at St. Luke Hospital Aug. 7 in Marion.