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Pickin’ and potluck at the Deines Center this Sunday
RUSSELL - The monthly jam session/pot luck regularly held on the upper level at the Deines Cultural Center will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 at 820 N. Main in Russell.
Jay Louis Kimball 1939 - 2012
Jay Louis Kimball, 73, died Oct. 17 at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. Born Jan. 20, 1939, in Larned, he was the son of Jay Grant and Sarah Louise (Postlethwaite) Kimball. In 1957 he graduated from Great Bend High School. On Aug. 20, 1959, he married Linda Laffer in Winfield. A resident of Great Bend since 2005, coming from Carson City, Nev., he worked for Lockheed Martin and Hytek Microsystems as a Microelectronics Engineer.
Alice "Pauline" Myers 1921 - 2012
ROZEL - Alice "Pauline" Myers, 91, left this world on Oct. 18 at her home in Rozel. Born Jan. 16, 1921, at Bristow, Okla., she was the daughter of Samuel Alexander and Maude Gertrude Reinhart Warren; she was one of 13 children. On May 7, 1944, she married Cletice N. Myers at Vinita, Okla. He died on Jan. 27, 1979. She was a resident of Rozel since 1973, moving from Great Bend, where they raised their family. Pauline worked as a cook at the Larned State Hospital from 1970 to 1978. Her hobbies include quilting and gardening. She loved to give ...
Claflin council holds meeting
The governing body of the City of Claflin met in regular session, Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in the city building. Present were: Mayor Michael Urban, Councilpersons Kirk Schneweis, Kelly Nixon, Casey Hubbard, Dan Michaelis and Leon Oberle. Also present were: City Attorney Bob Suelter, City Clerk Patricia Schmidt, Richard Hayes, Alvita Cates and Gerry Schartz.
Hoisington High School honors Cardinal Core
The following students showed their service and responsibility to the community by giving up their Saturday to deliver phone books around the community. For this reason, they were honored as the Cardinal Core at Hoisington High.
EDH holds regular meeting
ELLINWOOD - At the regular Ellinwood District Hospital board meeting, the board discussed the retirement party for Joyce Schulte on Oct. 19 and the 60th anniversary of the hospital.
Ellinwood recreation survey results
ELLINWOOD - The results of the recent survey of recreation in Ellinwood are now available.
Kiwanis benefit supper tonight
The Larned Kiwanis annual fund-raising supper is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday (tonight) at the J.A. Haas Building , 400 E. 18th,. on the Pawnee County fairgrounds. Admission is $2 for ages 3 to 12 and $7 at the gate for ages 13 and over.
An Interview with Big Bird
A butler opens the door of the large Sesame Street brownstone and guides me to the parlor. Big Bird is sitting on a large couch, wearing a silk smoking jacket, holding a bourbon and enjoying a drag on what appears to be an unfiltered Camel cigarette.
No. 4 Kansas State has blueprint for success as it heads to Morgantown
MANHATTAN - Tommy Tuberville and Texas Tech sure took a lot of the head-scratching out of how to slow down No. 17 West Virginia. Just in time for fourth-ranked Kansas State, too.
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Kansas bicycle tour accepting registrations
Registration is now open for the 2015 Biking Across Kansas bicycle tour across the State of Kansas. The 41st year of the largest bicycling event in Kansas history - 500-mile ride across the State - begins on Saturday, June 6. Biking Across Kansas is an eight-day tour originating at the Kansas-Colorado line with a route of up to 900 bicyclists, including support staff.
Annual chili challenge to benefit local, area patients
It's time to get the big roasters out for the next Chili Challenge to benefit local and area hospice patients.
King UMC serving ham and beans Friday
King United Methodist Church, located at 16th and Odell Street in Great Bend, will hold its annual Ham & Bean Benefit Supper from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. The menu includes ham and beans, corn bread, relishes, cake and dessert. Admission is by freewill donation. Carry-out will be available.
Claflin UMC holds annual Groundhog and Pancake Supper
CLAFLIN - Claflin United Methodist Church's 54th Groundhog and Pancake Supper will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Admission is by freewill donation. Proceeds will go to scholarships. To arrange for delivery to shut-ins (Claflin only), call the church office, 587-3505.
Hoisington K of C romantic meal
HOISINGTON - Everyone is invited to a prime rib dinner with salad, baked potato, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea for $20 per person from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall, 114 N. Main. This dinner is a benefit to raise funds to improve the air conditioning in the hall and to install a fire suppression system in the kitchen.
A great Valentine's evening planned at Kingman
KINGMAN - The Historic Kingman Theatre Association and Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce have announced a special event for Valentine's night. International Elvis Entertainer Marshall Matthews and The Memphis Kings with Debbi Cay will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the theater located on Main Street in Kingman.
Education is Too Important Not to Leave to the Marketplace
This week, events around the country will highlight the importance of parental control of education as part of National School Choice Week. This year's events should attract more attention than prior years because of the growing rebellion against centralized education sparked by the federal Common Core curriculum.
Millennials Buy into Homeownership
Young Americans continue to put off homeownership, and that isn't good for anyone.
Hoisington High School vs Russell results
Hoisington - 14 - 26 - 17 - 12 -- 69
