WaKeeney News

Frances Graton, Hays, and Frank and Dawn Graton, Otis, Colo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Harlea Ann Graton, to Travis Stephen Elder, son of Steve and Janet Durheim, Ellis, and Steve and Teri Elder, Jefferson City, Mo.

Amy Nimz and Ross Benisch were married Aug. 8, 2009, at Celebration Community Church, Hays, with Pastor Kyle Ermoian officiating.

Sometimes you miss the set-up badly, making for a long night for any racer. But when you hit the set-up perfectly, it can make for a happy night.

Erin Locke and Aaron Nilhas were married June 6, 2009, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence, with Father Donald F. Pfannenstiel, officiating.

Lindsay Schweitzer and Tyson Flax were married July 18, 2009, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney, with Father Don Pfannenstiel, officiating.

David and Wendy Glassman, Oakley, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends Oct.

The United Rebel Sprint Series has added two dates to their 2009 Schedule, as the Rebels will be a part of the George "Pappy" Parsons Fall Nationals.

Competition in the "Being an American" essay contest now is open. The contest, sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute, has proven beneficial for local and area students since its inception three years ago.

Senne Co., founded in Topeka in 1914, is expanding into the tricycle manufacturing business and extending its operations to northwest Kansas.

Two northwest Kansas crown jewels are the focal point for two of 24 customs that are among the finalists in the 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs campaign.

Even in an uncertain economy, a superior product is more than enough to make a deal work.

Kerry and Kathy Basinger, Hays, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lindsey Beth, to Jeff Minar, son of Jeff Minar Sr., Wichita, and Sheryl Hawks, Ridgway, Colo.

It would have been easy to choose Donny Schatz or Steve Kinser. Even Kenny Wallace could have been tops.

The United Rebel Sprint Series 305 sprint cars will make their final trip to Hays on Friday night for the 2009 season.

Wakeeney Speedway wrapped up the 2009 racing season Sunday evening, August 30, with over 70 cars on hand.

Arlene and Cliff 'Babe' Gilbert were married Aug. 2, 1959, at McCracken Methodist Church by the late Rev.

Since going into effect last month, a new Kansas driving law requires motorists to avoid driving in the left lane of a highway except when absolutely necessary.

By coincidence, all four feature winners in their respective divisions Friday evening, August 21, at RPM Speedway in Hays, KS, were first time winners in 2009 at the 3/8-mile oval.

Rodney and Robin Armbrister, Ellis, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dana Armbrister, to Kody Ellis, son of Kim and Kay Ellis, St.

Racing action returned to Rooks County Speedway in Stockton, KS, Thursday evening, August 13, for the second night of races during the Rooks County Free Fair.