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Gaylyn Schremmer
WICHITA - Gaylyn Schremmer, 74, formerly of the Hoisington/Great Bend area, died Aug. 3 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Cornerstone of Wichita is in charge of arrangements.
Fort Larned USD 495 makes personnel decisions
LARNED - The Fort Larned USD 495 school board met June 11 in a regular meeting. The following minutes were submitted by Tiffany Burris, board clerk.
Fort Larned to feature program Sunday
LARNED - Fort Larned National Historic Site introduces the last of five Civil War Trading Cards - Burning the Indian Village. The card will be launched with a program at 1:30 p.m. Sunday by Park Ranger Roy Hargadine at the Fort Larned Visitor Center.After the Civil War traffic on the Santa Fe Trail increased, bringing more traders into conflict with Indian tribes around Fort Larned. The increasing violence of these encounters eventually brought a response from the U.S. Government, who was responsible for the safety of the traders along the trail.
Pawnee County commission hears reports
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 9 a.m. Aug. 6 for a regular meeting at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
Pawnee County election results
LARNED - Ruth Searight, Pawnee County Clerk and Election Officer, reports the following election results from Tuesday, Aug. 7 primary after an official election canvass.
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Aug. 14
Allanah Hines, disobeyed stop sign, fine $60, court costs $55.50
MARSH MUSINGS
The wildlife was sparse at the Bottoms this summer, largely due to the drought and the scorching heat. Doc and I gave it our all to find and photograph as many critters as we could, but I finally threw up the white flag and pursued a different type of birdie for once. Sure this birdie doesn't have any feathers, but it is a beast of its own and can get a little hairy at times. The animal of which I speak is none other than the wonderful sport of golf.
Schartz receives state award
ELLINWOOD - Kayla Schartz, recent Ellinwood High School graduate, placed second in the Kansas Book Festival Youth Writing Contest. She won $250 for her 850-word essay on the topic "My Kansas Shoes Were Made for Walking." The contest was sponsored by the public television station KTWU and by Payless Shoe Source.
State waives fees on online vehicle renewals for one year
TOPEKA – Kansans looking to save time and gas by eliminating a visit to a county treasurer's office can now take advantage of the state's convenient online option for renewing vehicle tags without credit card or electronic check processing fees.
School zone lights adjusted
At the request of the Riley Elementary School principal, there has been an adjustment to the flashing school zone lights on 10th Street, the Great Bend Street Department reported. Due to the number of students arriving for breakfast the lights turn on at 7 a.m. After Labor Day, Riley students will begin an after school program so we will add a third time of day for the lights to activate. That time will be 4:05 p.m. on and 4:30 p.m. off.
Commission to discuss Villa South, burn ban
When the Barton County Commission meets at 9 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, it will discuss opening streets in the Villa South addition and reconsider a county-wide burn ban. Other items on the agenda include board appointments and state health insurance.
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Snow will be followed by ice Sunday, Monday
WICHITA - A winter storm will begin to impact Kansas beginning Saturday, according to the national Weather Service in Wichita,
Phil DeMoss 1950-2015
HOISINGTON - Phil DeMoss, 64, died Feb. 23, 2015, at Clara Barton Hospital.
Ramoma Mae Durbin 1930-2015
GREAT BEND - Ramona Mae Durbin, 84, died Feb. 26, 2015 at her home in Great Bend.
St. Mark roast beef dinner postponed due to weather
The roast beef dinner that was scheduled for this Sunday at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend as been postponed because of impending weather.
Movies with a Message Canceled due to weather
The Heartland Center for Spirituality show the movie "October Sky," originally scheduled for Friday, has been canceled due to weather.
Evangelist Hinkle to speak Sunday
The Rev. Scott Hinkle will be speaking Sunday, March 1 at Faith Community Church at 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m.
Seventh-day Adventist school to present musical
The Students of the Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist School will present the musical "Don't Rock the Art" on Saturday, Feb. 28. The public is invited to attend the program at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. at the church, or at 2 p.m. at Sterling House.
Library programs include how to ‘upcycle’ VHS cases
The Great Bend Public Library continues to offer patron programs at its temporary location, 3407 10th St.
Sheriff's Office to offer concealed carry class
The Barton County Sheriff's Office will offer a concealed carry class Saturday, March 21. This class is a prerequisite for obtaining a concealed carry permit through the State of Kansas. Residents of Barton County will be given priority enrollment.
GBHS Swim Team
Great Bend High School swimmers hope they aren't all wet when it comes to a lofty goal they have set for themselves this weekend.
Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund applications now being accepted
Golden Belt Community Foundation recently announced that applications are now being accepted for the Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund. Established with the transfer of assets from the St. Rose Foundation, the fund will continue a vision of helping local people.
Great Bend’s Cody Liles will face challenge
PARK CITY - Great Bend's state-ranked Cody Liles (132) faces a loaded bracket in Friday's Class 5A State Tournament at Hartman Arena in Park City. The top two finishers will meet for the state championship Saturday night.
Driver injured on U.S. 281
A Russell man was injured Wednesday in a one-car accident on U.S. 281, half a mile south of NW 180 Road. The Barton County Sheriff's Office reports that Nicholas T. Clenney, 24, was transported to the Russell hospital by the Hoisington Ambulance Service.
Big Government and Fat Taxes
How much should the government fine people whose children are deemed by (some) well-meaning bureaucrats as "obese?"
