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As the Lorraine, Kansas-based USD 328 Board of Education approves putting the question of whether or not to consolidate with Claflin USD 354 to a vote this spring, residents are acutely aware of the uncertainty of Small Town, USA’s future. Consolidation seems to be a fact of life in modern, rural America, but a community’s school is nearly synonymous with its identity, in many cases, so it’s always a tough decision. The Great Bend Tribune is following the story.
Posted by Wynn Ponder
My hometown was Bunavista, Texas, an unincorporated huddle of homes on the prairie, three miles from Borger, a community of 14,000. I lived there until the age of 9, and it was an unforgettable childhood.
Left to right: Wynn Ponder, Marci Penner and Jason Opat. Enjoying a beautiful afternoon on the patio at LaVon's Bakery and BBQ inBuhler.
Posted by Wynn Ponder
I met Marci Penner today, a hero of contemporary Kansas history. She’s instantly likeable. Make that lovable. And smart.
Posted by Wynn Ponder
LaVon’s Bakery & BBQ in Buhler. Delicious home cooking, rich with character, gorgeous setting … and don’t leave without having a piece of that banana cream pie.
