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Dustin W. "Bubba" Buess 1989 - 2012
Dustin W. "Bubba" Buess, 22, died March 2 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, N.D., as the result of an automobile accident. He was born May 24, 1989, at Great Bend, the son of Rodney Wayne Buess and Stephanie Marie Morrison. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he was a roughneck for Nomac Drilling.
Li'l Abner star balances theater, school and National Guard
At 6'6" and 240 pounds, 18 year old Barton Community College freshman Tyler Wassenberg has become used to being a focal point. Whether it's his turn to be platoon leader in the national guard or gracing the silver stage, the Abilene native knows what it's like to have all eyes on him. Which is a good thing, because he has the title role in Barton Community College's upcoming musical "Li'l Abner," and with his larger than average stature and role, he will undoubtedly experience more than his fair share of the spotlight.
Blowing in the wind
Whether we know it or not, all of us pay attention to the cost agricultural producers are paying for inputs necessary to produce food, fiber, and fuel. Unless you never purchase food in a grocery section or pay for a meal in a restaurant, it's almost impossible not to notice one of two things. Either the price of foodstuffs has increased noticeably over the last several years or while the price has remained the same the portion size has decreased markedly. Next time you are at the store, look at the weight of a package of bacon or a ...
Marsh Musings
Welcome to another edition of Marsh Musings. Thanks to all of you for the great feedback you have been sending us. We love hearing your thoughts about the articles and subjects you would like to see written about in the future. This week we are excited to write about perhaps one of our most memorable adventures yet; the finding of an injured snowy owl.
Check It Out!
There are new videos at the Ellinwood School/Community Library. They are:
CBH Foundation scholarships are available
HOISINGTON - The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2012 healthcare career scholarships. Identified as an ongoing goal for the Foundation, each year the Foundation desires to present several individuals with scholarships. Scholarship amount varies with the merits of the application and funds available from the endowments. The four scholarships to be awarded are: The Jonathan Witt Scholarship, The Sadie Stalcup Scholarship, The Verda Lane Nursing Scholarship and the Dr. Robert Moore Scholarship. Application deadline for all scholarships but the Dr. Robert Moore scholarship is April 1.
Larned Chamber honors Business of the Month
Chamber ambassador Tyler Schult welcomed everyone to the Larned Chamber Business of the Month spotlight and coffee hour at The Mall building owned by Sharon Larson.
Pawnee County commission minutes
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 9 a.m. Feb. 20 for a regular meeting at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
Ken Cowan to minister at Cornerstone Fellowship Church
Ken Cowan, evangelist from Bowling Green, Kent. will minister at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1609 24th in Great Bend, at 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Since September of 2000 Ken Cowan has traveled throughout the United States teaching God's word. His ministry is one of edification, encouragement, and exhortation presented with a memorable blend of humor. He teaches the principles of God's Word in a way that is interesting and easily understood by all that hear him. Ken states that he has been commissioned by God to ...
Presbyterian Women hold annual Rummage Sale
The annual Presbyterian Women's Rummage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church at 24th and Washington.
Dog heaven
"I wouldn't take any amount of money for that dog," were my dad's most often spoken words when referring to our family dog, Lady.
There's a right way and a wrong way
Dang, the gun was loaded
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Santana hits pair of homers in Indians win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson and Jim Rice didn't do it. Neither did Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Jim Thome, Barry Bonds nor any other opposing slugger who played at Kansas City.
The ‘Big data’ deal
Some believe "big data" may be the next renaissance in agriculture. Others call it the greatest advance in agriculture since the Green Revolution during the 1940s, '50s and '60s when one of the biggest waves of research and technology spurred the growth of agricultural production around the world. Some compare big data with the biotech revolution.
GMO – A Blessing or a Curse? Finale
Today, after the previous columns briefly describing genetic engineering and GMO traits found in agriculture, it's time to wrap this up. So IS GMO technology a Blessing or a Curse? That is up to the reader to decide based on facts and reasoning. To help let's list the potential benefits followed by the potential pitfalls as objectively as possible.
Dreiling 40th
Ken and Juanita Dreiling of Great Bend Will celebrate their 40th anniversary on July 27.
Mawhirter baby boy
Justin and Rachel Mawhirter announce the birth of their son Emmett Lee Mawhirter on June 24, at Great Bend Regional Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20" long. He has a 2-year-old big brother, Jace Matthew Mawhirter.
James Oliver 90th
James (Jim) Oliver will celebrate his 90th birthday on July 29, with a card shower.
Loving —
Sara Miller and Matthew Loving were united in marriage on Sept. 14, in a double ring ceremony at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, Pa. The bride is the daughter of David and Nan Miller Brookville, Pa. and the granddaughter of David and Sara G. Miller of Brookville and the late Henry and Lois Schrecengost. The groom is the son of Marty and Karen Loving of Pawnee Rock, and the grandson of Aletha Loving of Pawnee Rock and the late Jack Loving, and Robert and Dorothy Maneth of Great Bend
Great Bend Board of Realtors present donation
One of the many ways that Realtors® strengthen communities and the lives of their neighbors is through volunteer work, and since 1983 the Great Bend Board of Realtors® has been doing such. Through either the Board as a group or as individuals, local charities have received a monetary donation or volunteer time from many members of the local Realtors® association. As part of the National Association of Realtors® efforts to help improve local communities the Great Bend Board of Realtors® is initiating a new program that gives local charities the opportunity to receive a $1,000 donation for their organizations ...
Tompkins Reunion
The annual Tompkins reunion, families of the nine children of the late John an Abi Tompkins of Byers, was held July 20, at the IOOF Lodge in St. John with 43 relatives attending. Mark and Doris Tompkins and Kevin and Laura Davis hosted the reunion.
Scheuerman — De Leon
Dennis and VirJean Scheuerman of Otis announce the engagement of their daughter, Treva Marie Scheuerman, to Ricardo Eliezer De Leon, son of Celso and Ana De Leon of Panama City, Panama.
Cook 60th
Doyle and Gwen Cook of Great Bend will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a reception and card shower for family and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 2, at Cedar Park Place Community Room, 17th and McKinley.
CEA Agriculture and Natural Resources
There have been several phone calls over the past few weeks about Palmer amaranth (Palmer pigweed). Several producers and local agronomists are noticing that it is not being controlled effectively in places with Glyphosate. I was e-mailed a news release this week that will give some information about what is being observed in the state, especially in Central Kansas at this time. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, you can get a hold of me by phone, email or stopping in the Extension office.
Finger Family reunion
The descendants of Francis and Clara Finger gathered July 12, at the Fellowship Hall at St. Mary's School in Salina. Original members remaining are Leonard Finger of Larned; Catherine Kuhlman of Trumbull, Neb., Mary Lou Wheeler of McPherson, Carolyn Urban of Salina and Francis, Jr. of Fayetteville, Ark. Deceased members are Mildred Phillips, Dorothy Juno Cavenah, and Marvin Finger. Those attending included:
