Memorial Day...Thank You to Those Who Served and Thank You to Their Families

Barnard Jam

After 3 years, the monthly Barnard Jam will cease.  Marilyn Switzer, host of the event, made the announcement on Friday.  The future of the card party is yet to be determined.

Barnard High School Alumni Reunion Memorial Weekend

Barnard High School Alumni will return to Barnard for the annual Barnard High School Reunion.  This year will mark the 55th Anniversary.

Barnard's high school closed in 1966 during the wave of consolidations throughout the state of Kansas.  The grade school remained open until it was closed and moved to Lincoln.  The BOE then demolished the schoool building, but left the newer gymnasium structure.  Though the structure has been used as a machine shop since about the time of its closure, the building is largely intact. 

Arlene Murray was the last teacher to teach in Barnard and after the closure, continued to teach in Lincoln until she retired in the mid-1990's.  She is still an active resident of Barnard.

Krystal Pickering Joins Husband on Barnard City Council

Krystal Pickering was appointed by the Barnard city council to the position on the council that has been vacant for a couple of years.  The appointment was made at the May council meeting.

Arthur "Tuti" Arellano (husband of Karla Wallace Arellano; son-in-law of Bill Wallace)

Arthur "Tuti" Arellano, 52, departed this life Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Celebration of life: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Rosary: 6 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Chapel, followed by visitation at 7 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home. Arthur was born July 31, 1960, in Fort Worth. He was happily married for 24 years to his loving wife, Karla (Wallace) Arellano. Arthur was a beautiful person inside and out. He was loved by everyone who had an opportunity to be a part of his life. His world revolved around his sons and grandchildren. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Teresa Arellano. Survivors: Wife, Karla (Wallace) Arellano; sons, Brandon Arellano, Tyson, Mathew and Jason Taylor; grandchildren, Kayla and Brooklyn Perkins, Riley, Gavin and Kinley Taylor, and Bralyn Arellano; brother, Jose Arellano Jr.; sisters, Delores Furr, Andrea Perez and Patricia Arellano; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bruce A. Keeler, Husband of Elsie Wallace Keeler

SOLOMON -- Bruce A. Keeler, 78, of Solomon, died Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Mr. Keeler grew up around the Barnard area.  His parents were Oliver Charles Edward Keeler (1911-1997) and Ruby Wild (1914-1982).  He has a sister, Kathy.

Bruce met Elsie Wallace while going to school in Barnard.  Bruce and Elsie later married and started a family.  They have several children and grandchildren.

Mr. Keeler worked for Lincoln County, was in the National Guard, worked building missile silos, and worked for and retired from Beechcraft.

Bruce loved to hunt and fish.  He and his brother-in-law, Wayne Wallace, were great hunting and fishing buddies.

Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.  Services will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, Kansas.  Visitation was Monday, May 13.  Mr. Keeler will be cremated and interment at Milo Cemetery will be at a later date.

George Murray, Jr. Passes

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, George Murray, Jr. passed away.  He was 86 years of age.

Mr. Murray graduated from Barnard High School in 1944.  He later married his wife Arlene and started a family.  Mr. Murray farmed for many years and worked with his sons Brett and Mark farming the land.  His grandfather, William M. Murray, settled in the Barnard area in 1886.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by McDonald-Roberts of Beloit.  The service is at 9 a.m. on Friday at McDonald-Roberts with a dinner to follow at the Barnard Community Building.


Photo from  Barnard History: 1885-2010 compiled by Marie Kelly Moffit.