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New rule being implemented for overtime, starting this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) - As if NFL coaches needed something else to worry about. When the playoffs begin this weekend, they will feature a new rule for overtime. That field goal to win the game on the opening series of the extra session? Forget it. If a team wins the coin toss and receives the overtime kickoff, it does not automatically win the game if it kicks a field goal. The team that kicked off ...
No-name defense has improved for Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - On one sideline in Sunday's AFC playoff showdown will be the glamorous and highly decorated defense of the Baltimore Ravens, starring Pro Bowlers Haloti Ngata, Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Ed Reed.
Could road teams sweep wild-card round?
It's hardly a stretch to conjure up four road victories in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The Saints are hefty favorites at Seattle, which is the first division winner with a losing record in, well, forever.
Grief support group sessions start Tuesday
Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice will sponsor a Tuesday evening grief support group in Great Bend from Jan. 11 through March 15. It will meet each Tuesday, except Jan. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Thelma Faye Harms Room off the cafeteria in the basement level of Central Kansas Medical Center, 3515 Broadway. Hospice Chaplain John Grummon and GBHH & Hospice Social Worker Cathy Soeken will co-facilitate ...
Dinners a time for giving thanks through giving
Editor's note: Mary Leidig submitted this recap of holiday events in Rush County. The annual Rush County Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Dinners were held at the Bison Methodist Church, Bison, and St. Michael's Parish Hall, La Crosse respectively. A traditional dinner of turkey and dressing, ham, potatoes and gravy, green beans, Jell-O salad, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie, and beverages was served to all. ...
Cowboys choose Garrett as eighth head coach in franchise history
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - About 10 minutes into his tenure as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett had to step aside to make way for team owner Jerry Jones.
Charles Davidson
CLAFLIN – Charles Davidson, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 6, at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Services are pending and will be announced by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.
Area briefs
KOC to hold tournament The Hoisington Knights of Columbus will hold a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at 7:30 p.m. at the KOC Hall, 114 N. Main, to raise money for charity on Jan. 8. Lions Club to hold pancake feed The Ellinwood Lion's Club will host a Pancake and Sausage Feed from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Ellinwood Grade School, 6th and Goethe. A ...
Marilyn L. Hoyt 1925-2011
HOISINGTON – Marilyn L. Hoyt, 85, died Jan. 4, 2011, at Country Place Living Center, Hoisington. Born April 25, 1925, at Grenola, the daughter of George A. and Mary Westling Warner, she was a long-time Hoisington resident. She married Robert Hoyt Sept. 13, 1959, at Hoisington.
Jan. 7, 2011
Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made five ambulance runs on Wednesday. At 3:25 p.m. they responded to a controlled burn that got out of control at 201 Patton. Chief Mike Napolitano said it was a small fire and caused no damage. Barton County Sheriff Christopher Phillips was in an eastbound pickup on East Barton County Road when he started swerving at 10:41 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle ...
Some folks have too much time
David Rees draws the political cartoon "Get Your War On," but in his new day job, he is an artisan - of pencil-sharpening.
Whole board should have decided
Dear Editor, I'm writing this letter to voice my concern with the firing of Debbie Warren. The two men making the decision to fire Debbie from our community college are short-term members of our community, who should not have the authority to terminate a long-term employee and member of our community. This decision should have to be approved by the board of trustees, who can better evaluate what's in the best interest of not just ...
Keep the library quiet
Dear Editor, The common people of Great Bend wonder why the library of Great Bend is not keping things quiet. I mean quiet! People show up with cell phones and they can be kept quiet. The library system needs to keep the library system quiet. Mike Loughner, Great Bend
Be careful with home improvements
Dear Editor, This is just a reminder to everyone. You know of all the scams today, but never think it would happen in your own town. Well, there is another going around Great Bend, one from a handy man who calls himself a contractor. He says he is out of the service, trying to find a job. He is very reasonable in price and can start right now. He wants half down, which is fine. ...
Warren deserves our support
Dear Editor, I write this letter with great concern regarding the recent decision by Barton County Community College's athletic director to terminate long time employee and coach, Debbie Warren. While this decision appears to be fully supported by the president and board of trustees, I feel I would be doing a disservice to all past, present and future students if I did not voice my opinion regarding Debbie, her role as coach, mentor and co-worker. ...
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EMS treats man stunned by Taser device during altercation
Great Bend Police were dispatched to a trailer at 2800 Main, Lot 8 at 7:29 p.m. Thursday and arrested Manual Mena for alleged domestic battery and obstruction. Mena was subdued with a Taser electroshock weapon during the arrest, and was treated by Emergency Medical Service before being booked into the Barton County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bond. Cassandra Pack was arrested at the scene on a warrant for failure to appear, and will serve ...
Maxine Foster
PAWNEE ROCK - Maxine Foster, 93, died May 25 at her home in Pawnee Rock. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.
​Jacqueline J. Toman
Jacqueline J. Toman, 74, died May 25 at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center, Salina. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson.
Herman Louis "Lou" Niedens 1934 - 2013
KINGSTON, Okla. - Herman Louis "Lou" Niedens, 79, passed away May 23 at the hospital in Durant, Okla. Born Jan. 11, 1934, in Russell County, he was the son of Rudolph and Nathalia "Dollie" Dumler Niedens. Lou was raised in Russell County and attended Hoisington High School. He later graduated from Concordia Lutheran College in Seward, Neb. On Dec. 29, 1990, he married Linda Darlene Bessell (Hoover) in Moore, Okla.
Gary Lee Popp 1961 - 2013
KANSAS CITY - Gary Lee Popp, 51, passed away unexpectedly of a sudden healt attack on May 22. Born June 25, 1961, in Hoisington, he was the son of Maurice and Margaret (Fuller) Popp. Gary graduated from Hoisington High School. In 1979 he began working for Missouri Pacific RR, then on to Union Pacific RR in 1988. After that he was employed with Johnson County Water District for over 23 years from 1990 to present and appointed Operations Team Leader for 15 of those years.
Marlin E. "Butch" Depiesse 1942 - 2013
Marlin E. "Butch" Depiesse, 70, died May 23 at his home in Great Bend. Born Nov. 18, 1942, in Beaver, he was the son of Lawrence LaVerne and Theresa (Schremmer) Depiesse. On Dec. 20, 1963, he married Phyllis Hall in Neptune, N.J. She survives. He returned to Great Bend in 1994, from Monmouth County, N.J., working for Bill Murray's Auto Body Shop in New Jersey, and various local body shops in the Great Bend area.
George Arthur Windham 1949 - 2013
SAND SPRING, Okla. - George Arthur Windham, 64, died May 22 in Sand Springs, Okla. He was born on Jan. 15, 1949, in Sanford, N.C. Mr. Windham was united in marriage to Joyce Marie Morrison. He was a resident of Sand Springs, Okla., for several years. He worked at Worthman Heating and Air as a service technician.
Michael Stewart Fox 1947 - 2013
ARVADA, Colo. - Michael "Mike" Fox, 65, of Arvada, Colo., passed away on April 6. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie; his children Jason Fox of Dallas, Texas; Brian Tracy of Edwards, Colo.; Sue (Tom) Reitz of St. Louis, Mo.; Missy Tracy of Ft. Collins, Colo.; his siblings Philip (Paula) Fox of Ft. Worth, Texas; Judith Fox of Great Bend; Vickie (David) Rondeau of Olathe; and his four grandchildren, Dylan and Nathan Fox ...
​Great Bend Public Library closed until Wednesday
The Great Bend Public Library is closed for the Memorial Day holiday. The library will reopen at noon on Wednesday, with summer hours going into effect. Fines will be forgiven on any items due on Tuesday, May 28. Renovations to the library have also been completed, and library spokesman Jennifer King invites the public to come see them on Wednesday.
Hundreds of items stolen from storage shed
More than $8,000 in property was stolen from a storage shed at Ninth and Washington in Great Bend, sometime prior to 2 p.m. on May 17. Police Chief Dean Akings said items taken were a white 20-inch freestyle bike, 300 Beanie Babies, 300 Hot Wheels cars, 40 drag cars/funny cars, computer parts, bib snow pants, a ski coat, boots, a snow board, under-armor, a fishing pole and Play Station3/Blue Ray. Anyone with information about this ...
Cox Communication, Midwest Energy, donate to Upward Bound
Two local businesses recently showed support for Barton Community College's Central Kansas Upward Bound program by donating grants to the cause. Midwest Energy donated $525 and Cox Communications donated $1,000. CKUB Project Director Patrick Busch said he hopes to secure more grants from local businesses soon.
