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Frankamp signs to play for KU
LAWRENCE (AP) - Conner Frankamp, a 6-foot guard from Wichita, became the first player to sign a letter of intent with Kansas for next season when the fall signing period opened Wednesday.
College picks: No. 1 Ducks try to avoid 'Bama-like upset against No. 14 Stanford
No. 1 team in the nation, playing at home against a ranked divisional rival with two losses on its record and an elusive redshirt freshman quarterback directing its offense.
Parent meeting for winter sports set for tonight
A parent meeting for Great Bend High School winter sports will be held at 7 tonight in the Commons.
Price, Dickey win Cy Young awards
NEW YORK - David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays and knuckleballer R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets won baseball's Cy Young awards on Wednesday.
Dolphins shouldn’t fear trip to Buffalo
The problem - well, one of several problems - with the Bills and the Dolphins is they are capable of playing some real stinkers. Miami managed one last Sunday, when it was thrashed at home by Tennessee, and Buffalo has done it against the Jets and the 49ers.
Cassel to start for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Matt Cassel is getting another start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jayhawks finally starting to look competitive
LAWRENCE - One of the first goals for Charlie Weis was simply for Kansas to become competitive.
Kansas State dominates Alabama-Huntsville
MANHATTAN - Kansas State never really expected to play Alabama-Huntsville on Tuesday night.
St. Rose doctor shares information during National Alzherimer's Month
When trying to describe typical Alzheimer's symptoms, Tom Bauer, M.D., wants to ensure that his audience doesn't confuse a little forgetfulness, which is a normal part of life, with the progressive condition.
Concert association to present A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra
A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra, one of Boston's most promising classical music groups, will present the Golden Belt Community Concert Association's third concert of the season. The show is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium at Lakin and Stone. The auditorium will open at 2 p.m.
Lynette Kay Cummins 1961 - 2012
ALBERT - Lynette Kay Cummins was taken up to heaven on Nov. 10, 2012 due to a dune buggy accident in Wynoka, Okla.
Sue Gladys Abraham 1920-2012
HOISINGTON - Sue Gladys Abraham, 92, died Nov. 14, 2012 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend.
Virginia Raye Lewis 1933 - 2012
PONCA CITY, Okla. - Virginia Raye Lewis, 78, died Nov. 13, 2012 at her home in Ponca City, Okla.
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Burkes to chair BCC Foundation fundraiser
The Barton Community College Foundation will kick off its Annual Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign, "Changing Lives – One Gift at a Time," on Sunday, March 1. Lifelong area residents and supporters of the college Gary and Anna Burke will serve as honorary co-chairs for the month-long fundraising drive.
VALLEY CHAMPS
WICHITA (AP) - Playing in front of a spirited crowd in one of the biggest home games in school history, Wichita State responded.
No. 8 Jayhawks rally past Texas 69-64
LAWRENCE (AP) - Rick Barnes was asked what made Kansas forward Perry Ellis so difficult to contain, and the Texas coach twice pointed out the way his senior instincts have developed.
Royals’ Hosmer hoping to build off postseason success
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Eric Hosmer hit a basketball, football and volleyball for a PlayStation commercial at Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals.
Iwundu’s gives Wildcats upset over No. 12 Iowa St
MANHATTAN (AP) - Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg wouldn't have wanted it any other way. The Cyclones had a one-point advantage and leading-scorer Georges Niang throwing the ball inbounds with less than 20 seconds left.
NOW PLAYING
Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (Female Version), produced by Great Bend High School Theatre Department, opens March 1, and runs through March 3.
Storm Fury on the Plains coming to Great Bend
With spring approaching, Great Bend will participate in the statewide tornado drill on Tuesday. That will also be the date for the annual presentations of "Storm Fury on the Plains," a weather and storm safety program.
Aktion Club visits Shafer Art Gallery
The Rosewood Miracle Workers Aktion Club toured the Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College on Feb. 13. Shafter Gallery Director Dave Barnes helped members identify pieces of artwork that they had been instructed to find at the gallery.
Garden Club enjoys lesson on soap making
At the February Great Bend Garden Club meeting, member Alice Young introduced Rebecca Ford who gave a fascinating introduction to the art of soap making. Her inspiration and mentor was a sister at a convent in Wichita whose homemade soaps provided funds for a church mission project.
Touched by Cancer support group plans bake sale; no March meetings
Touched by Cancer Support Group will not meet in March. The next scheduled meeting is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the Heartland Cancer Center, 204 Cleveland St.
GODSPELL
Barton Natural Gas student James Mayes, 29, is knee-deep in his coursework to become a member of the natural gas industry, but he has always had the desire to be on stage. He found a way to do both and is a cast-member for the upcoming Barton Community College Theatre Spring Musical "Godspell," which opens Thursday at the college's Fine Arts Auditorium. The musical is at 7:30 p.m. March 5, 6, 7 and at 2 p.m. March 8.
Pratt woman injured in rollover accident
STAFFORD COUNTY - A Pratt woman was injured Friday when she lost control of the vehicle she was driving, 6 miles south and 2.5 miles west of Stafford.
Louis J. Brummer 1924 - 2015
DOWNS - Louis Joseph Brummer died Feb. 27, 2015. He was born March 18, 1924, south of Downs to Ignatz and Anna Redeker Brummer. He attended High Prairie School, south of Downs. On Aug. 8, 1950, he married Cleo Marie Boberg. He worked as an elevator manager and grain inspector with Midway Coop in Corinth and Downs.
Betty R. Standlee
ELLINWOOD - Betty R. Standlee, 88 died Feb. 28, 2015, at Leisure Homestead, St. John. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.
Jason Wayne Green 1981 - 2015
PAWNEE ROCK - Jason Wayne Green, 33, died Feb. 26, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born Nov. 1, 1981, at Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Buck and Sally Green. He married Brandie Bunch March 23, 2013, at Larned. A Pawnee Rock resident, he was a kitchen manager for Gambino's Pizza.
