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CBH Foundation to hold 2011 meeting
HOISINGTON - The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the CBH Turnbull Safe Room.
INA offers health insurance
ELLINWOOD - Nurses who need access to affordable health insurance or who can't afford to keep theirs under COBRA after losing their jobs can find relief from the Independent Nurses Association.
Claflin Fire Department summary
CLAFLIN - Last month Clalfin Emergency Services personnel were dispatched for: four fall victims, two cardiac arrests, a patient who had a seizure, an asthma patient, a basketball injury, an injury auto accident and an inter-hospital transfer.
No. 3 Kansas outlasts Michigan in OT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Marcus Morris scored 22 points, and No. 3 Kansas outlasted Michigan 67-60 in overtime Sunday to remain undefeated.
Baltimore throttles Kansas City 30-7 in first round of AFC Playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Ray Lewis knows a championship defense when he sees one. Now the Kansas City Chiefs do, too.
AP TOP 25 CAPSULES
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - David Lighty scored 19 points and No. 2 Ohio State survived a scare when Austin Hollins' 3-pointer came up short in the final seconds, allowing the Buckeyes to remain unbeaten with a 67-64 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.
Farris
Lacey Jo Moore and Hunter Ryan Farris were united in marriage on June 19 at the First Christian Church in Great Bend in a double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. William Johnson. Parents of the couple are Lane and LaDonna Moore of Great Bend, Debbie McLain of Spring, Tx., and Neel and Karen Farris of Center, Tx.
Vainer
Matt Vainer and Magen Wynn were united in marriage on Sept. 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Andover in a double ring ceremony officiated by Father Mike Baldwin. Parents of the couple are Dave and Pam Vainer and Pryor and Sherry Wynn. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Blackwell 100th
Irene Blackwell will celebrate her 100th birthday with a card shower. Cards may be sent to her c/O Karen Johnson, 5325 Cherrywood Lane, Johnstown, CO 80534, or email a congratulation to karen@jphealthfoods.com.
Melchert - Duncan
Kara Lynn Melchert of Benkelman, Neb. and Reilly Duncan of Hudson, announce their engagement. Parents of the bride-elect are Rick Melchert of Trenton, and Linda Melchert of Benkelman, Neb. Parents of the prospective groom are Stewart and Gayla Duncan of Hudson. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Al and Burdean Melchert of Stratton and the late Omar and Delores Robb. Grandparents of prospective groom are Vaugh Duncan of Great Bend and the late Ruthe Duncan and ...
Tuzicka 60th
Clarence and Doris Tuzicka will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Jan. 10 with a card shower.
Mong - Kaiser
Rodney and Julie Knoblich announce the engagement of their daughter, Caryn Aileen Mong, to Travis Jon Kaiser, son of Jon and Ruth Kaiser of Ellinwood.
Karst baby boy
Tim and Shari Karst announce the birth of their son, Luke David, on Sept. 8. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 in. long. He has a big brother, Cody, who is 3 1/2 years old.
Appel 50th
Lores and Delores Appel celebrated their 50th anniversary on Jan. 7. Lores Appel and Delores Lang were united in marriage on Jan. 7, 1961 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend. Resdents of Great Bend all 50 years, they were self-employed business owners of Jimlo Glass before their retirement. The couple have two daughters, Jackie and husband David Harvey of Geneseo and Sandy and husband Jeff Roth of Ellinwood; and five grandchildren, Grant and ...
Pilot Club Program
Students of vocal instructor Glenna Gaunt performed a program of Christmas music at a recent Pilot Club meeting. Shown left to right are soloists Brooke Smith, Chantelle McReynolds, Sarah Keller and Gabe Zorn, along with Glenna Gaunt who accompanied them on piano.
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First Baptist Church to host revival
First Baptist Church, 1600 19th St., Great Bend, will host a three-day revival May 29-31. The meeting start at 7 each evening with area pastors speaking. The theme for the revival is "no boundaries." The public is invited.
K-State's bullpen shuts down Texas Tech in Bricktown opener
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kansas State relievers Nate Williams and Jake Matthys combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings to bolster a solid start by freshman Blake McFadden as the top-seeded Wildcats edged Texas Tech 4-3 on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Hill making VIP trip to Royals game
The cancer fight from Barton Community College baseball player Skylar Hill continues, as does the support from various sources from around the country.
GBHS announces local scholarship winners
Below are the Great Bend High School seniors who received local scholarships.
LaVon Charlotte (Soeken) Sessler 1918 - 2013
ELLINWOOD - LaVon Charlotte (Soeken) Sessler, 94, died May 22 at the Ellinwood District Hospital. Born June 13, 1918, at Great Bend, she was the daughter of Otto G. and Lydia S. Frerichs Soeken. On Jan. 21, 1940, she married Charles W. Sessler in Ellinwood. He died on June 25, 2002. A lifetime resident of Ellinwood, she was a farm wife. Mrs. Sessler was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and LWML, and was ...
Franklin Leonard Feist 1945 - 2013
Franklin Leonard Feist, 67, died May 23 at his home in Great Bend, following a battle with renal cell carcinoma. He was born Nov. 4, 1945, at Great Bend, the son of Leon and Anna (Bieberle) Feist. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School and was a 1963 graduate of Claflin High School. He married Linda Jennings on Feb. 13, 1971, at Lebanon. A lifetime Barton County resident, he was an oilfield supply salesman ...
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Toy Train play days in Luray
The Tomy trains will roll again at the Stone Church in Luray this week-end. Station doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday, giving railroad enthusiasts of all ages another chance to play with a large collection of battery-operated trains on loan from Bruce Libal; the last run of the day on both days is at 4 p.m. Free rail passes will be issued at the door, and concessions will be ...
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