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Lienemann's Celebrate KU Graduation

Sun, 12/19/2010 by Larry Grantham of FROM THE PORCH

Judy, Mark, Scott, and Joe Lienemann

Joe and Judy Lienemann invited friends and family to a reception honor Mark's graduation from KU. The reception was held at the family residence in Atchison on Saturday, Dec. 18. Mark received his Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies and a Minor in Business Administration. Following the holidays, Mark is started a job for ATT in Kansas City.

Special Event Society
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Rucker to Headline Lakefest

Fri, 12/17/2010 by Larry Grantham of FROM THE PORCH

Source: This Week in Atchison, Dec. 21^st

One of music's most recognizable voices will fill Warnock Lake's natural amphitheater with sound this summer. Darius Rucker, who was a major pop star more than a decage ago, is now one of country music's hottest acts. The veteran singer/songwriter will headline LakeFest 2011 on July 15 at Athison's Warnock Lake.

Chamber of Commerce Special Event
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AARP Sate Driving Program

Tue, 12/07/2010 by Herb Gwaltney of AARP

December 15 & 16 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 AARP Safe Driving Program cost for materials only $12.00 AARP member and $14.00 non AARP member All insurers in Kansas must discount this class for car insurance. Discounts vary from 5% to 10% per family. Contact Herb Gwaltney hgwaltney@sbcglobal.net or 913.367.4337.

Special Event
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Muchnic Gallery Opens New Exhibit

Wed, 11/10/2010 by Larry Grantham of FROM THE PORCH

Source: This Week in Atchison; Chamber of Commerce, Nov. 9

The Muchnic Gallery opened a new exhibit featuring works by members of the Riverwalk Art Association. Patrons can view the works at the Gallery (704 N. 4^th) from 10 am to 5 pm on Wednesdays and from 1 to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Chamber of Commerce Special Event
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Serra Club Organizational Meeting Nov. 8th

Sun, 11/07/2010 by Larry Grantham of FROM THE PORCH

Source: St. Benedict's & Sacred Heart Bulletin, Nov. 7

Sacred Heart St. Benedict's Special Event
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BC Project Decorates Project Concern

Sun, 10/31/2010 by Larry Grantham of FROM THE PORCH

Wall PaintingProject Concern building has a new look. It is hard to miss as you drive by 6th and Kansas. The painting is the result of a Benedictine College class project. A group of students in the School Community class had an assignment to bring to gether three "communities" together. They chose the Boy's and Girl's Club, Project Concern and the Alternative School. Working together, the project resulted in the mural facing the parking lot.

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Still Time to Enjoy Haunted Atchison

Wed, 10/27/2010 by Larry Grantham of FROM THE PORCH

Holloween is this weekend and Atchison is all geared up. The Haunted Tours, Salle House Tours, History Mystery Walking Tour and much more are available to the public. A complete listing of activities, times, and tickets are available at HauntedAtchison.

Chamber of Commerce Special Event
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Friends of the Atchison Library Annual Meeting

Tue, 08/24/2010 by Elizabeth Lane of Friends of the Atchison Library

Friends of the Atchison Library will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Atchison Library-Basement. Linda O'Nelio Knoll will be the guest presenter talking about “The March of the Amazon Army”.

Special Event
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VFW 9/11 Rememberence

Sat, 07/31/2010 by Lynn Ball of VFW

VFW Post announced a vigil to remember the victims of the September 11 attack. The vigil will be held on Saturday, September 11.

Our community will hold a candle light vigil to remember 9-11-01, its victims, survivors, and all other Americans, who lived their lives or have given their lives in the name of American freedom.

VFW Auxiliary Special Event
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Leola Grantham Celebrates 90th Birthday

by Larry Grantham of from the porch

On Saturday, March 20th, Mrs. Grantham's family and friends gathered at the First Methodist Church to celebrate her 90th Birthday.Her children, grandchildren, great grand children all were able to gather for the celebration. Inspite of the snow a good number of her Atchison Friends were able to attend as well as family.

Atchison United Methodist Special Event
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