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Betty L. Garner
Betty L. Garner, 86, died July 19 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home.
Marvin Keller 1931 - 2011
CASPER, WYO. - Marvin Keller, 80, passed away on July 16, following an accident in Pueblo, Colo. Marvin was born May 14, 1931, in Seward, the son of Charles and Lucille Keller. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He spent two years in the Army and was stationed in Germany. He earned a Master's degree in Geology ...
Nex-Tech expands public broadband access
It is nearly impossible to imagine life without the modern conveniences we take for granted. Electricity, phone service, even running water were merely luxuries to many rural Americans just a couple of generations ago. Today, these services are termed necessities for residential and certainly commercial development.
On the Record for July 21, 2011
Crime Stoppers Sometime between 1 and 7:30 p.m. on July 7 an unlocked home at 301 Heizer St. in Great Bend was burglarized. Taken were three shotguns, two rifles, a Toshiba laptop computer, Cannon digital camera, Element 19-inch LCD TV, Sanyo DVD player and a Yahoo modem. Loss was $4,300. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip. The telephone number is 792-1300 or 888-305-1300 for toll-free calls ...
Limited number of openings available for free 4-year-old preschool program
Helping Hands Preschool, along with USD #428 - Great Bend, is looking for children to fill a limited number of openings still available in the 4-Year-old At-Risk program for the upcoming school year. This FREE program is sponsored by a grant from the Kansas State Board of Education. Helping Hands Preschool - through USD #428, administers this program for children living in the Great Bend school district.
KWA Chair appoints Ogallala Aquifer Advisory Committee
The Kansas Water Authority (KWA), in an effort to conserve and extend the useful life of the Ogallala Aquifer, is embarking on a policy planning process which will examine the existing barriers to conserving the Aquifer. KWA Chairman Gary Harshberger of Dodge City recently appointed a 21-member Ogallala Aquifer Advisory Committee (OAAC), comprised of Authority members and Ogallala stakeholders, to assist the Authority in this effort. The OAAC will play a critical role in ...
Casey’s lucky the Democrats didn’t get her
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Casey Anthony left the Orlando jail amid a throng of angry protesters Sunday. She walked out with $560 cash from her jail commissary account. She needed five heavily armed county guards to protect her from Democrats who want her to pay her fair share. Jane Fonda was given the boot from a QVC shopping show Sunday after the cable network was deluged by angry calls when viewers ...
Just try to buy American for a change
Is it unpatriotic for Americans to buy foreign-made products? Last summer, President Obama said: "I'm convinced we're going to rebuild the economy better and stronger than before. And at its heart is going to be three powerful words: Made in America." You'd think that would be a call to action - for government to encourage domestic manufacturing, and for consumers to aggressively support it. Yet, at a time when many Americans are easily agitated about ...
There really is honor among thieves
Marissa Mark, 28, was indicted in Allentown, Pa., for hiring a hit man in 2006 via the then-active website HitManForHire.com.
New stadium, name brings new attitude for Sporting Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Davy Arnaud remembers gazing into the stands at Arrowhead Stadium on a crisp March day and nearly being able to count the number of fans.
NFLPA reviews portions of new proposal but does not vote
NEW YORK (AP) - Two people familiar with NFL negotiations tell The Associated Press the players' executive committee has reviewed portions of a proposed deal to end the lockout, but hasn't voted on it.
Golden Belt Swim Squad takes third at league meet
GARDEN CITY - The Golden Belt Swim Squad took third place at the Western Kansas Swim Club league meet over the weekend in Garden City.
Kansas City bests White Sox 4-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Danny Duffy returned from the minors to toss seven sharp innings, Matt Treanor delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth and the light-hitting Kansas City Royals hung on to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
No injuries reported after ammonia vents at Red Barn
Great Bend Fire Department units were dispatched to the Red Barn plant Tuesday evening after ammonia vented from a condenser unit on the air conditioning cooling tower. Battalion Chief Rick Robison said there were no injuries and the vapors soon dissipated. The call to Red Barn Premium Pet Products, located at 30 SE 10 Road, came around 6:15 p.m., after people who were nearby at Stone Lake reported the ammonia smell.
TV Sports
WEDNESDAY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 6 p.m. - St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets from Citi Field (Live) (3:00) 7:00p.m. FOXSM Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals from Kauffman Stadium (Live) (3:00) THURSDAY GOLF 11 a.m. - Senior British Open: First round, ESPN2 SOFTBALL 7 p.m. - 2011 World Cup of Softball: United States vs. Czrch Republic, ESPN FRIDAY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. - Tampa Bay at Kansas City, FSN SOFTBALL ...
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Basketball season starts now
Butler takes early lead, holds on to top Lady Cougars
EL DORADO - Butler Community College wasted no time taking a lead against the Barton Lady Cougars on Wednesday evening.
BOBBLED PASSES
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was almost like adding injury to insult when Chiefs tight end Anthony Fasano banged his head off the turf so hard that he sustained a concussion a split-second after dropping a pass.
Basketball
LARNED - Put away the leftover turkey and put away the pigskin. It's Basketball Time!
Weis sees progress for Jayhawks heading into offseason
LAWRENCE - Charlie Weis felt a difference in the culture at Kansas as he stood on the sideline Saturday, the clock melting away in the second half and Kansas State on its way to another win over its rival.
Thursday night snoozer as Jaguars host Texans in AFC matchup
If you don't have the NFL Network on your TV system this week, that might be a good thing. It would be difficult to come up with a worse matchup than Jacksonville hosting Houston.
Clifford Franklin Kopke 1925 - 2013
RUSSELL - Clifford Franklin Kopke, 88, died Dec. 1, 2013 at a Littleton, Colorado assisted living facility. Born Aug. 31, 1925, in Emporia, he was the son of William C. Kopke and Sophia Adaline Van Deren Kopke. In 1943 graduated from high school in Emporia. On Feb. 28, 1948, he married Margaret Dorothy Back in Wichita, living in Hoisington before relocating to Russell. She died on Aug. 27, 1983. He was employed by a tent ...
Harry Lee Hunsley 1931 - 2013
RUSSELL - Harry Lee Hunsley III, 82, died Dec. 1, 2013 at his residence in Russell. Born Nov. 3, 1931, in Larned, he was the son Harry, Jr. and Ann (Bishop) Hunsley. He grew up in Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. On Aug. 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Joan Marie Wilkerson, in Russell. She preceded him ...
Richard Lee Evans 1924-2013
HOISINGTON - Richard Lee Evans, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend.
Ida Funk 1931-2013
WINFIELD - Ida Funk, 82, died Dec. 3, 2013 at her home in Winfield. Born March 18, 1931, in Raymond, she was the daughter of Arch and Alma(Ash) Cain. She was raised and attended schools in Great Bend and Raymond. On Dec. 1, 1960, she married Paul Funk in Great Bend. He passed away July 7, 1999. She was employed at F. W. Woolworth in high school and during World War II at Beech Aircraft. ...
GBRC offers Christmas Entertaining Meals program
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will host a Christmas Entertaining Meals program at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Great Bend Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. Get into the Christmas spirit with a meal catered by Delgados and the sounds from the Great Bend Middle School Women In Harmony group.
Legion auxiliary soup supper Monday will help veterans
American Legion Auxiliary will hold a benefit soup supper from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the American Legion Argonne Post 180, 1011 Kansas Ave, Members and guest are welcome.
Studio 653
On Friday student artists enrolled in the ART 653, Professional Development course will host Studio 653, an exhibition in Moss-Thorns Gallery of Fine Art in Rarick Hall on the FHSU campus. All are welcome to join these student artists and their instructor in a celebration of their achievements in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program.
