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Mildred Kathryn Van Scyoc-Carson 1925 - 2012
HOISINGTON - Mildred Kathryn Van Scyoc-Carson, 86, died June 5, 2012 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Aug. 31, 1925 in Gove County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Carrie Mabel (Bailey) Willson. On Sept. 28, 1941 she married Elmo Van Scyoc in Collyer. He died on March 16, 1961. On July 6, 1963 she married James Richard Carson in Hoisington. He died on July 8, 2010. A resident of Hoisington for 65 years, she was a homemaker and co-owner of Carson's Department Store.
Edwin J. 'Fritz' Turner 1925 - 2012
LAWRENCE - Edwin J. "Fritz" Turner, 87, passed away May 28, 2012 at Bridge Haven Memory Care Residence in Lawrence. Born Jan. 11, 1925, in LaCrosse, he was the son of George Walter and Mary Kathryn LaVoney Turner. He grew up in LaCrosse and graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1943, where he lettered in football, baseball and the school band. Edwin married Marilyn Rose Kathleen McCarty Sept. 13, 1953, at Larned. They were married 58 years. She survives. "Fritz" worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation in the construction department and retired in 1987 after 41 years of service.
Michael J. Keenan
GREAT BEND - Michael J. Keenan, 81, died June 6, 2012 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.
​Summer safety program offered Wednesday
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will host a free program, "Summer Safety for the Family," at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St.
Stolen binder set on fire
A stolen book was used to start a ditch fire in rural Barton County on Tuesday, law enforcement officers report.
Civil War author to visit historical society
No other state's history is so entwined with the American Civil War as that of the Sunflower State, says historian Debra Goodrich Bisel. She will visit the Barton County Historical Society to present a lecture and book signing from 1-3 p.m. Friday in the main museum, located just south of the Arkansas River Bridge in Great Bend on U.S. 281. Admission to the program is free.
Longoria sentencing set for June 26
The sentencing of convicted murderer Adam Joseph Longoria that was originally set for June 8 has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26 in Barton County District Court, in was announced Wednesday.
Great Bend man sentenced in child porn case
WICHITA – A Great Bend man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.
Mildred Kathryn Van Scyoc-Carson 1925-2012
HOISINGTON - Mildred Kathryn Van Scyoc-Carson, 86, died June 5 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Aug. 31, 1925 in Gove County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Carrie Mabel (Bailey) Willson.
Celtics take 3-2 series lead over Heat
MIAMI (AP) - Paul Pierce watched the shot sail just over LeBron James' outstretched arm. And when it swished, he turned toward the Boston bench, shaking his head.
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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
St. Rose Health Center now offers free nurse hotline service
Most everyone has experienced something like this – especially at night or on weekends.
