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GBHH&H plans for area expansion
Donita Wolf is laying the groundwork for a future expansion of Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice into two more central Kansas counties. As director of the non-profit agency, Wolf said she is excited about being able to help more families with home-health and hospice services. "We know there is an under-served population in our area," Wolf commented. "These folks deserve the care and treatment we can provide. "It ...
Holy Family School Fun Day
Children from Holy Family School are shown with some of the school's Fun Day prizes. Fun Day is actually a two-day event, with bingo from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the St. Patrick Parish Center (ham sandwich meal served from 6:30-8:30) and the official Fun Day from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Parish Center and HFS Commons Area. There will be carnivals, raffles, silent auction and a meal.
New principal
USD 355 has a new MS/HS principal for the upcoming school year. Shawn Henderson is currently the band instructor at Scott Community High School. Shawn and his wife Marie have two children, Mallory,7, and Nate, 5. The family enjoys being actively involved in their community. They also enjoy performing and singing/playing music together. The Henderson family said they are excited about this opportunity and look forward to joining the Eagle family.
New principal
No offense BOSS!
Union label
Just ignore it
Snake oil -- cheap -- NOT!
Rat in the hat
Inside the tiger
Iron grip
It's time to remember PATCO
The turmoil and shocking thuggery we are now witnessing in Madison, Wis. is at a level seldom seen in America in this era.
Trustees need to do their job
Dear Editor, Don Learned's recent condemnation of the college board of trustees and its policy governance deserves a response. Policy governance has not failed the community. The board has failed the community. The board, led by Robert Feldt, Paul Maneth and Mike Johnson over the last six years, has repeatedly ignored its obligations under policy governance. Twice, at the direction of then chairman Mr. Feldt, the board placed $500,000 increases in local property taxes under ...
Bonnie, you’re making it too easy
Bonnie Usher, 43, was arrested in Manchester, N.H., and charged with robbing a Rite Aid pharmacy after being spotted in her car fleeing the store's parking lot.
Pullen helps pull one out
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Jacob Pullen scored 20 of his 27 points in the second half and Kansas State held off Nebraska's late comeback bid to win 61-57 Wednesday night.
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Stephen C. Kruse 1963 - 2013
SELDEN - Stephen C. Kruse, 50, died May 27, 2013 at Hays Medical Center.
Clyde Eugene Gross 1928-2013
NESS CITY - Clyde Eugene Gross, 84, died June 18, 2013 at the Ness County Hospital.
Ralph Ellsworth Butler, Jr. 1930-2013
WICHITA - Ralph Ellsworth Butler, Jr. 82, passed away in the presence of family on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Fort Larned National Site chosen for ‘Ticket to Ride’
FORT LARNED - Fort Larned National Historic Site has been selected to receive a 2013 "Ticket to Ride" grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America's national parks.
Quilters Celebration scheduled Saturday
LARNED - The annual Quilter's Celebration, sponsored by the local Quilting Bees guild, will be held on Saturday, June 22 in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 8th and Morris Streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking and a handicap entrance is in the rear of the church. The event is open to the general public free of charge and will include a potluck lunch and snacks, door prizes, a Peddler's ...
Union Pacific Railway reaches Colorado in 1875
Ride for DAV is Saturday
RUSSELL - The 2nd Annual Ride for Disabled American Veterans will be held on Saturday, June 22, in Russell. Registration will be from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at Fierce Pride, 826 N. Maple in Russell. The poker run will be from 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. A barbecue and street dance will follow at the Swingin' Door Saloon, 8th and Main. Contact Angie at 785-324-1291 for more information or visit the website, davpakerrun.com.
Zoo educator to speak at historical society
Danielle Ricklefs, educator at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, will present the program at the next Barton County Historical Society meeting, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24.
Patient in Sexual Predator Unit charged with producing child porn
WICHITA – A registered sex offender has been charged with producing child pornography while he was committed to a sexual predator unit at Larned State Hospital, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Wednesday.
Players nearly max out in Game 6
MIAMI - LeBron James started to get up out of his chair after the postgame press conference, and it took him three tries to do it.
GBRC Stop 'N Learn
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free program at the Senior Center (2005 Kansas Ave.) at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 21, titled, "Fall Prevention". This program will discuss the five building blocks for preventing or reducing falls in the home and around town. Rick Schaffer, South West Kansas Area Agency on Aging, will be the presenter for this program. For more information call the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755 ext. 2 ...
Jin Shin Jyutsu explained at free St. Rose ITV presentation
Those who face the challenges of cancer and other chronic illnesses may find a way to alleviate their pain and discomfort by learning about the ancient Japanese art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, said Liz Paugoulatos, practitioner of the art.
The feds offer equal-opportunity spying
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody?
