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Little big guy helps Gators chomp down on UCLA
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida's smallest player carried the team to its biggest win of the season. Erving Walker, generously listed at 5 feet, 8 inches, scored 21 points and hit several clutch shots down the stretch as the Gators beat UCLA 73-65 in the NCAA tournament Saturday. Walker scored 10 of Florida's final 12 points, including four free throws in the final 33 seconds. His most significant basket was a 3-pointer with ...
For March 20, 2011
Barton County Sheriff's Office Scrap stainless steel and some aluminum in a 55 gallon barrel at 179 North U.S. 281 was reported stolen Thursday from Primus Sterilizers. Great Bend Police Thursday reports: A postal worker reported being followed by three or four dogs in the 700 block of Holland St. at 10:39 a.m., and being unable to deliver the mail. Dogs were picked up by the humane society ...
Hansbrough brothers enjoying successful run
CHICAGO (AP) - That fan who taunted Ben Hansbrough by yelling, "Tyler's better!" during Notre Dame's second-round win won't get any argument from the Big East player of the year.
Kentucky pulls away to beat West Virginia
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It didn't take Brandon Knight long to build an impressive resume in the NCAA tournament.
NFL Films’ Sabol has tumor on left side of his brain
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - NFL Films president Steve Sabol will undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatment after doctors discovered a tumor on the left side of his brain. NFL.com cites an NFL Films statement Friday about the 68-year-old Sabol, who was hospitalized March 5 in Kansas City, Mo., after suffering a seizure. "(Sabol) will begin treatments soon," the company's statement said. "Steve is in good spirits and is deeply appreciative of everyone's good wishes." ...
NCAA TOURNAMENT NOTEBOOK
Chris Wright and Austin Freeman stared straight ahead, hurt and sadness etched across their faces. Their Georgetown careers are over, far earlier than they wanted or most would have expected. And no matter what they accomplished, there will always be those who say it wasn't enough. "Four years goes fast and they've given a lot and worked their behinds off," coach John Thompson III said. "A lot will be said about what this group ...
NCAA TOURNAMENT TV SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 11:15 a.m. CBS -- Kentucky vs. West Virginia 1:45 p.m. CBS -- Florida vs. UCLA 4:15 p.m. CBS -- Morehead State vs. Richmond 5:10 p.m. TNT -- San Diego State vs. Temple 6:10 p.m. TBS -- Pittsburgh vs. Butler 6:45 p.m. CBS -- BYU vs. Gonzaga 7:40 p.m. TNT -- Kansas State vs. Wisconsin 8:40 p.m. TBS -- Connecticut vs. Cincinnati SUNDAY ...
Illini overwhelm UNLV
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - All those late-season struggles are behind Mike Davis and Illinois. The NCAA tournament is all that matters now. Davis tied his season high with 22 points, Demetri McCamey added 17 points and seven assists and Illinois dominated UNLV 73-62 Friday night to set up another meeting between Fighting Illini coaches past and present in the Southwest region of the NCAA tournament. The ninth-seeded Illini (20-13) took control with an early ...
Kansas shrugs off first-half lethargy, advances to play Illinois
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Bill Self liked the way Kansas started out this NCAA tournament run, if only because his Jayhawks managed to find any way to win.
Rough first day for underdogs in tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Washington Huskies were less than 2 minutes away from making it four routs in four games in Charlotte. Then Georgia came up with a late rally that generated the closest thing to a fantastic finish here. The margin was tighter, but the result was the same. And in the end, it was a rough day for the underdogs at the Charlotte Bobcats' arena: Four games, four wins by the ...
NCAA Tournament capsules
George Mason 61, Villanova 57 CLEVELAND (AP) - George Mason has another fantastic March story to tell. Luke Hancock hit a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left, capping the Patriots' comeback and keeping the one-time NCAA tournament darlings playing with a 61-57 win over Villanova on Friday. Villanova missed its last shot and Mike Morrison slammed home one final basket for the Patriots (27-6), who will play Ohio State on Sunday in the East region. This ...
Huskies take bite out of Bulldogs late
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Washington traveled nearly 3,000 miles to get to its NCAA tournament site.
Jackson-led Orange squeezes Indiana State
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VCU goes long distance to upset Georgetown
CHICAGO (AP) - All those critics who doubted VCU, take note. The Rams are still playing. And yet another team from the big, bad Big East is heading home. Brandon Rozzell led four players in double figures and VCU made 12 3-pointers to stun Georgetown with a 74-56 win that showed any remaining skeptics the Rams do, indeed, belong in the NCAA tournament. The 11th-seeded Rams (25-11) now play third-seeded Purdue on ...
No.1 Ohio State routs Texas-Antonio, 75-46
CLEVELAND (AP) - Ohio State's seniors didn't want to be at their graduation ceremony. Now, they'll definitely miss Sunday's commencement. "It's cool," guard David Lighty said. "I'd much rather be here." Caps, gowns, diplomas and strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" can wait. These Buckeyes are out to earn a national championship. William Buford scored 18 points, freshman Jared Sullinger added 11 before getting some extended rest, and Ohio State showed why ...
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Senator Moran now accepting 2013 Service Academy applications
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) is accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Those selected will enter the academies in June 2014.
BCARSP meeting
The Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel met on May 10, at Montana Mike's in Great Bend. President Sally O'Connor presided over the meeting. There were 50 members and two guests present.
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served May 20 through May 23. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
Local students named Governor’s Scholar
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Ethan Kaufman, Russell High School, Taylor Fry, Great Bend High School and Conner Birzer, Ellinwood High School, were selected to attend the 30th Annual Governor's Scholars Awards Program on May 5, in Topeka.
Wise-Humphreys
Andy and Joanie Wise of Ellinwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Wise to Nathan Humphreys, son of Robert and Lori Humphreys of Sterling.
Ruth (Shook Pound) Hoard 85th
Ruth (Shook Pound) Hoard will celebrate her 85th birthday with a surprise birthday party from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 26 at the First Presbyterian Church at 24th and Washington in Great Bend. No gifts are requested.
Linden baby boy
Derek and Angie Linden announce the birth of their son, Connor Michael Linden, on April 10 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 in. long. He has a big brother, 7-year-old Jordan Alexander Brough and a big sister, 3-year-old Hayden Elizabeth Linden.
Adame/Fischer baby boy
Rodrigo (Kino) Adame and Nakita Fischer announce the birth of their son, Kacen Rodrigo Adame, on March 18th. He weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 1/2 in. long.
Johnson —
Jessica Pearson and Robert (Jake) Johnson were united in marriage on Jan. 26, in an outdoor service in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. Parents of the bride are Linda and Clayton Pearson of Great Bend. Parents of the groom are John and Peggy Johnson of Wichita.
Thurman baby boy
Ryan and Katie Thurman announce the birth of their son, Grady Ryan Thurman, on March 24 in Lawrence. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 in. long.
