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United Way gets lots of help
Dear Editor, As the director of United Way of Barton County, I have been humbled at the generosity of the citizens, volunteers and businesses of our community. The individuals who helped put together the United Way video, the businesses who took time out of their day to allow their staff to learn about United Way and all involved in the fund raising are amazing! Special thanks to the groups and/or individuals have been instrumental in ...
Local residents being made targets of crime
Dear Editor, You expose Great Bend residents to crime every time you publish an address that has been robbed of prescriptions, cash, and electronic equipment in the newspaper. However, when there is a large seizure of drugs reported, no address. You instead advertised a bunch of cheap rentals in the paper the following Tuesday so that infants, children, poor adults and those on social security - which by the way is not an entitlement, we ...
All animals need care in winter
Dear Editor, I was glad to read in the Great Bend Tribune about the various animals passing their physical exams at the Brit Spaugh Zoo. It is always good to see that the animals have a clean bill of health. It was good to read where Sunny, the yellow tiger, and Max, the male grizzly bear, got their teeth cleaned and claws trimmed by staff professionals. Regardless of whether in the wild or in captivity, ...
They're such nice guys
Marie Murphy, a fifth-grade teacher in Stratford, N.J., and her husband lost almost everything in a house fire in April, but when she arrived at the burning home, she defied firefighters and dashed inside to retrieve a single prized possession: her Philadelphia Phillies season tickets.
Major ramifications to transpire from Saturday’s Bedlam game
WACO, Texas (AP) - Let Bedlam ensue in the Big 12 South. Along with instate bragging rights, the South Division title and a spot in the Big 12's last scheduled championship game will be at stake when 10th-ranked Oklahoma State and No. 12 Oklahoma play their regular season-ending rivalry game Saturday night. "We've put ourselves in a good position, so it's our time to go to work and see what we can do," Oklahoma State ...
AP Top 25 Basketball
Connecticut 70, No. 2 Michigan St. 67 LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Kemba Walker scored 30 points and hit a key jumper with less than a minute left, helping Connecticut outlast No. 2 Michigan State 70-67 in a physical Maui Invitational semifinal on Tuesday. Connecticut (4-0) fought the Spartans for every inch every minute, refusing to be pushed around by a team projected to be a national title contender. The Huskies made it interesting by missing ...
KU drubs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 82-41
LAWRENCE (AP) - For the record-breaking 63rd consecutive victory in their beloved Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas Jayhawks put on quite a show.
Pullen leads No. 4 Cats past No. 22 Gonzaga
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jacob Pullen scored 18 points and No. 4-ranked Kansas State pulled away in the second half for an 81-64 victory over No. 22 Gonzaga on Monday night in the semifinals of the CBE Classic at the Sprint Center.
Winning close ones keep LSU’s BCS chances alive
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - LSU linebacker Kelvin Sheppard is thinking about keepsakes he could collect when the fifth-ranked Tigers wrap up what - surprisingly - could go down as one of the finest seasons in the program's 108 years.
Nov. 24, 2010
Great Bend Police Vehicles driven by Mae Schlagel and Tonya Brady collided in the 3900 block of McKinley St. at 12:53 p.m. Monday. Theft of a 1986 Chevrolet pickup from 5708 Hemlock Dr. was reported Monday. Vehicles driven by Corbin Kale and James Gordy collided at 19th and Washington at 4:37 p.m. Monday. Theft of a debit card was reported Monday evening, and it was later reported that unauthorized use ...
More burglaries, thefts reported in Barton County
Great Bend police received two more burglary reports on Monday. Contacts and jewelry were reportedly stolen from Ensueno Hair Studio, 2100 10th St. Someone reportedly broke into a garage at 416 Cedar St., stealing items. There was also a report at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday of someone taking items from a residence at 1723 Baker St. The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report that two storage facilities at ...
Escue Chapel to host Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Larned's annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be at noon Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1111 State St. Escue Chapel, the Rev. Tony Hill, pastor, will be the host church this year. A different church member of the Pawnee County Ministerial Association hosts the event each year. A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal. The event always draws a "good-sized" crowd. The Rev. Bill Fitzgerrel of Larned's United Methodist ...
Hospital auxiliary slates Craft DAy for Dec. 4
The Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor "Craft Day" on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Larned. This year's "Craft Day" promises to be bigger and better, and the community and area will enjoy the variety that the show will offer.
Breakfast served at LHS
To wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving at Larned High School, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes invited both staff and students to enjoy a hot breakfast in the LHS gym on Friday, Nov. 19. Approximately 75 to 100 students and staff enjoyed scrambled eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, and orange juice, which were provided and served by members of the Ministerial Association of Pawnee County. A big thank-you goes out to those pastors who got ...
Ministerial Association Begins 2010 Salvation Army Drive
The 2010 Salvation Army Fund Drive in Pawnee County begins Nov. 29, the Monday following Thanksgiving. The three-week drive concludes Thursday, Dec. 23.
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Reds crush Phillies
PHILADELPHIA - Bronson Arroyo pitched five-hit ball over 7 2-3 innings, Joey Votto was 4 for 4 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 Saturday.
Oxbow upsets triple-crown hopeful Orb at Preakness
BALTIMORE - Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.
Lady Eagles win team title at Class 2A regional meet
HERINGTON - The Ellinwood High School girls' track and field team won a Class 2A regional championship on Friday, scoring 93 points to top Berean Academy, which finished with 88.
Lady Panthers seize 12th place at state
TOPEKA - With a 12th-place finish, the Great Bend High School Lady Panthers did something no other swim team has done at the Class 5-1A state swimming championships.
Indians to compete in state tourney
The Larned High School boys' golf team will compete on Monday morning in the Class 4A state tournament at Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney.
Pacers put down Knicks in Game 6
INDIANAPOLIS - Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.
Rays rally to pummel Orioles 10-6
BALTIMORE - Matt Joyce hit a big two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore's franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven innings.
Red Wings even series with Blackhawks 1-1 with 4-1 victory
CHICAGO - In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.
Smith becoming leader for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas State walks off with Big 12 baseball championship
MANHATTAN - Kansas State outfielder Tanner Witt scored on a bases-loaded passed ball in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the 18th-ranked Wildcats to their first Big 12 Championship in school history with a 6-5 victory over No. 19 Oklahoma Friday evening at Tointon Family Stadium.
BCC recognizes student ambassadors
Barton Community College has announced its 2012-13 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.
Library’s summer hours begin
The Great Bend Public Library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will also switch to summer hours on May 28. It will be open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Sundays through Labor Day.
Blood donors could win $1,000 gift card
WICHITA - Donors who present to give blood between May 23 and 31 in honor of Memorial Day could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards, the American Red Cross announced. In addition, their donations will honor those who gave their life for our country and support those in need of care. The Red Cross serves about 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country, including many Veterans Affairs medical centers.
BCC Foundation honors Mary Cohen with Distinguished Service Award
The Barton Community College Foundation honored Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award during Barton's 43rd commencement on Friday. Cohen was unable to attend, but Barton Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek accepted the award on her behalf. The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the Barton Community College Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service to Barton Community College. The Barton Foundation ...
Gov. Brownback addresses BCC graduates
Gov. Sam Brownback congratulated students on achieving a major milestone Friday, during Barton Community College's 43rd commencement ceremony. A crowd filled the Physical Education Building, where the governor offered several pieces of advice to the graduates, starting with, "Always, always, always listen to your mother." He also encouraged them to be lifelong learners, people of integrity and pursuers of dreams. "The why of a good dream is because somebody else benefits," he said, encouraging them ...
