Greysen Ray Holmes

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Greysen Ray Holmes, 22 months old, is the son of Collin and Ashley (Myers) Holmes and has an older brother, Nathan Alexander Holmes, three and a half years old. 

Greysen is such an amazing young boy who loves following his brother around, running around and getting into things. Greysen loves exploring and learning new things (even if it means cracking open an entire 18 pack of eggs on the counter). Greysen loves being the center of attention and was not afraid to yell at you to get the attention he demanded, especially from his mommy. In fact, “MOM-ME” is his favorite thing to yell. Greysen is a super cuddly baby and always loves giving hugs and sitting on his mommy and daddy’s laps while they watch cartoons. One of his favorite things to do is to dance while listening to music. The house is never quiet when he is around. Greysen loves popsicles and will eat them all day long (if Mommy would allow it). Greysen is starting to learn how to talk more and loves to sit with his brother during homeschool and scribble on paper to pretend he is doing school, too. Greysen loves tools and always steals his daddy’s so he can work on his own toys. Greysen loves shoes and will run around the house in nothing more than his shoes and a diaper on. Greysen loves food and would eat more than anyone could imagine a baby could eat. 

Greysen will always be missed by his Mommy, Daddy and big brother as well as the rest of his family. 

Greysen was welcomed into Heaven on January 27, 2024 by his Aunt Holly Myers. 

Come help us celebrate his life at the Presbyterian Church in Tribune on February 2, 2024 at 11 A.M. Mountain Time with a lunch at the 4-H building in Tribune immediately to follow.

OBITUARIES

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Raymond Dean Kern

Raymond Dean Kern, better known as Rayme, was born August 26, 1962, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Robert and Susan Kern. Rayme attended Cheyenne Wells schools where he forged many lifelong friendships and a love for sports. In high school, he received... [More]

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Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16

The family of Vernon L. Waldren invites you to his memorial service on Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m. MT at graveside in the Greeley County Cemetery, in Tribune. The memorial service is open to anyone who would like to attend to pay respects to Vernon.  He is greatly missed... [More]

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Arlyce J. Steele

Arlyce J. Steele, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti. She was born on July 6, 1936, to Lewis Merlin and Doris Williams in Imperial, Nebraska. When she was six, the family moved to Wilroads Gardens, Kansas. She was a member... [More]

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Graveside services scheduled for Erv and Ramona Younger

Graveside services for Ramona Jean “Monie” (Conner) and Edwin Ervin “Erv” Younger will be Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Kansas. Information and condolences can be found and left at  www.batemanfuneral.com ... [More]

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Madison Annaleen Marsh

January 25, 2007 - May 27, 2024 In Loving Memory of Madison Annaleen Marsh, age 17 of Fowler, Colorado who passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2024. With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Madison Annaleen Marsh, who was tragically taken from... [More]

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Bond August “Gus” Rowe

After having four girls, Dave and Lois Rowe were so surprised to have a boy that they weren’t quite ready with a name. When Dave was pulling on his socks to visit mother and son at the hospital, he noticed the name on the sock read, “Bond.” It seemed to go well... [More]

Clarence Clifford Moore

Clarence Clifford Moore, 66, passed away peacefully on May 29, with family by his side at Greeley County Hospital. He was born July 29, 1957 in Tribune, the son of Emmit Moore and RoseElla (Kuder) Moore. Clarence loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends,... [More]

Celebration of Life for Tom Ballah

A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held for Tom Ballah Saturday, June 8, 2024,  from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Tribune Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 220 W Lawrence Street, Tribune, KS. 

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SPORTS

2024 Fair Fun Run/Walk Results

Photo caption: Twenty-eight runners and walkers took part in Saturday morning’s Fair Fun Run/Walk.  The Greeley County Cross-Country teams would like to thank all of the participants and the businesses that sponsored the annual Fair Run/Walk.  There were 28... [More]

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Mangan named MVP

This past week, Braxon Mangan, left, attended a Nike Golf Camp at Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Lenexa where he had the privilege of being coached by a former LPGA player, current KU golfer, and several others. At the end of the week, awards were given and Braxon Mangan was awarded... [More]

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Par 3 Youth Golf Tournament held at Prairie Ridge Golf Course

Photo caption: Youth participating in Sunday’s 2-person, Par 3 golf tournament were (front row, left to right) Brielle Harkness, Jett Shafer, Jeryn Stewart, Deacon Gooch, Ryleigh Gooch, Lesleigh Smith, Tristen Evans, Wren Berggren, Tripp Berggren, Lorilai Zerr, Truett Young,... [More]

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Softball Champions

After four hard-fought games, the youngest team in the league battled back from the bottom of the bracket to claim the title of the adult softball league champions for 2024.  Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are Kenzie Porter, Mia Reynolds,  Gabby Martinez,... [More]

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Brandl Qualifiies for Junior Olympics

Jailyn Brandl has qualified for the 2024 USATF Junior Olympics to be held at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. She will be running the 3,000 on July 23. Jailyn is pictured here with her sister Haidyn. Courtesy photo. 

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Summer softball wrapping up

Lincoln Shafer narrowly avoided getting out as he ran back to third base during last Wednesday night’s softball games. The final games of the season are scheduled to be played this week. 

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Greeley County Trap Team competes at state tournament

Photo caption: Members of the Greeley County Junior High and High School Trap Team competed at the State Tournament June 15 in Newton. While there, they were awarded a medal for placing second place in the conference.  Pictured in the front row are Tristen Evans, Klayton... [More]

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Girls Softball

The girls softball team played Leoti last Thursday night.  In the front row are Payson McDaniel, Kendrix Mangan, Brielle Harkness, and Lizeth Vazquez. In the middle row are Yaresli Ibarra, Reagan Hahn, Tylee Cavenee, Elianna Schneider, Alyvia Moser, and Scarlett Shafer.... [More]

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NEWS

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Tribune and Towner United Methodist Churches welcome new minister

After Nick Talbott-Dixson and his wife Kaedra exchanged vows in Salina earlier this year, they asked the United Methodist District to go west. They wanted to be closer to Kaedra’s parents who live on a farm between Atwood and Bird City, raising goats and Simmental cattle.... [More]

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Sewing, growing, and showing at the 2024 Greeley County Fair

The Greeley County Fair took place last week, with over 45 4-H and over 40 open class exhibitors, it was a fun and action-packed week for everyone. Thank you to everyone who exhibited and all of those who volunteered last week. It would not have happened without all of your help.... [More]

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Little Docs Daycare opens second location at Greeley County Schools

Photo caption: Greeley County Health Services CEO Trice Watts, Little Docs Daycare Director Susannah Louderbaugh, Greeley County Health Services Chief Operating Officer Katy Reynolds, Greeley County Schools Superintendent John Neihues, Greeley County Community Development Director... [More]

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GCCD hosts local Love Kansas Kickoff

Photo caption: Dan and Tammy Hild and Sharon Vogt stopped by the kickoff event for Love Kansas to send postcards to former residents. The event was held Wednesday evening prior to the opening of the Greeley County Carnival. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger.  Greeley County, in... [More]

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High temperatures continue throughout the Fair

Photo caption: Despite a high of 96 that day, last Monday evening’s Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Greeley County Recreation, welcomed 20 teams to the tennis courts. Gael Yanez and Braxon Mangan won the youth division and Charles Moser and Bud Brandl won on the adult... [More]

Back-To-School Walk-In Vaccination Clinic at Greeley County Health Department

 Prepare for a successful return to school with our convenient walk-in vaccination clinic, focused on routine immunizations!   Greeley County Health Department will be offering a Walk-In Clinic on Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.... [More]

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Greeley County Fair events are officially underway

Photo caption: Jadyn Mangan participated in Friday morning’s Greeley County Fair Horse Show. This was taken during the Western Pleasure riding class.   The 2024 Greeley County fair is officially underway! Fair dates are July 31 – August 3, with the fair theme... [More]

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Greeley County Schools welcomes new 6-12 principal Dale Wolgram

When Greeley County junior high and high school students head back to school on August 19, they will be greeted by a new sixth through twelfth grade principal, Dale Wolgram. Wolgram will be in his first few weeks at Greeley County Schools, but he is no stranger to the classroom,... [More]

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OPINIONS

Letter to the Editor

The new Soloviev grain terminal five miles east of Sheridan Lake, Weskan Grain, as of this date has shipped approximately 987 rail cars of grain since September of 2023.  Bartlett and Co. has shipped a considerable number of cars during this same period.  This is a... [More]

The mobile office has its perks

By Christy Hopkins Sunday, June 30, was day seven for the Hopkins family harvest. There was a day eight, but I had to miss the final field (and the short wheat and terraces, darn it) in order to put together last week’s newspaper.   I hope you each had an enjoyable... [More]

Letter to the Editor

I hope this edition of the Greeley County Republican finds all of you doing well.  We could certainly use some much-needed rainfall here in Western Kansas!  The wheat crop is holding on but is in dire need of a good drink or two.   My wife and I moved to Greeley... [More]

Letter to the Editor

Dear People of the Great State of Kansas, Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Kansas. In May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will... [More]

Letter to the Community - School Bond Issue

Dear Community Members, As a way to share information in a consolidated manner, I have created an informational and frequently asked questions document. You can access this document through the QR code or by visting the following link: FAQ Link:  https://bit.ly/usd200bondfaq... [More]

Letter to the Editor

Is a new gym an effective use of our taxes? The School Board proposal to extend the current bond looks, at first glance, to have merit. However, there is insufficient explanation of the goals, process, and timeline to adequately determine if I should support this or not.  I... [More]

Kansas Farmers Deserve a New Farm Bill, Not the Status Quo

American agriculture is at a crossroads – a pressure point. There’s record-level volatility in the farm economy, and farm income is falling at a significant rate. As a Congress, we must provide certainty to those who provide our food, fuel and fibers. I was troubled... [More]

Letter to the Editor - Taxes & Politics

Having attended numerous Unified Greeley County Board of Supervisors Meetings, including budget meetings for the past two years, and reviewing recent decisions and processes, I would like to share some thoughts. Many people were stunned last year by property tax increases,... [More]

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