Leona Laudick of Spearville will be observing her 85th birthday on July 30, 2008

Betty Kacena is turning 90 on July 21.

    Dale Hull is turning 90 on July 15 and to help him celebrate his big day, family and friends are throwing a card shower. Cards can be sent to 1106 Longbranch, Dodge City, KS 67801. Dale worked for the Dodge City Daily Globe for 37 years before retiring in 1984.

Ruth Brown celebrated her 80th birthday on July 8 with a card shower.  Ruth worked at both Trinity and Humana Hospitals for over 40 years before retiring in 1998.  In 2003, she moved to Kinsley to be closer to her family.

The children of Jerry Bailey will be hosting a 70th birthday party in his honor with a come-and-go celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at 1402 Circle Lake Drive, Dodge City. All friends and acquaintances are invited to stop by, have some refreshments and wish him a happy birthday.  No gifts, please.

    Dorothy Roesener will celebrate her 80th birthday on June 29 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church.

    Opal Barnes will celebrate her 94th birthday on June 26, 2008.  Cards and well wishes may be sent to her at: Opal Barnes, 116 S. Central 107B, Mulvane, KS 67110.

    Flora Ricke will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception for family and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wright Parish Center, Wright.