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Lou Ann (Weeks) Hinze 1954 - 2011
CLARKSTON, Mich. - Lou Ann (Weeks) Hinze, 56, died Sept. 3 at her residence. Born Oct. 15, 1954 in Hoisington, she was the daughter of Glenn E. Weeks and Beulah (Woodyard) Weeks. On June 15, 1984, she married Charles Hinze in Troy, Mich. He survives. A Clarkston, Mich. resident since 1984, she was formerly of Russell County.
Jerome Joseph Younger 1933 - 2011
EMPORIA - Jerome Joseph Younger, 77, died Sept. 4 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia. Born on Sept. 30, 1933, in Hoisington, he was the son of Martin and Anna (Lauber) Younger. On Sept. 15, 1962, he married Barbara Redman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia. She survives at the home. He attended high school at Hoisington High. In 1960, he graduated from the Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business. He spent nearly 40 years as a full time accountant with Agler and Gaeddert, Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply and EVCO Wholesale ...
Kansas Court of Appeals to hear cases at BCC, courthouse
A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear cases in Great Bend on Sept. 20 as part of Barton County Community College's Constitution Day activities. Oral arguments in two of the cases will be conducted in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Barton Community College and in a third case at the Barton County Courthouse.
Grief support group announces new sessions
Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice (GBHH&H) will sponsor a Monday evening grief support group in Great Bend from Sept. 12 through Nov. 14. It will meet each Monday, except Oct. 31, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Thelma Faye Harms Room on the basement level of St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, 3515 Broadway.
Country gospel singers performing at Kansas State Fair
Melanie Ryan of Great Bend and Nina Jerke of Wichita (formerly of Great Bend) will be performing together at the Kansas State Fair for the fourth year.
New trial date set for Ney
The trial dates for Shawn Ney were changed Tuesday to Feb. 27 through March 2, 2012. Last week, the office of Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced a January trial date, but that was changed because the defense counsel had a scheduling conflict. Ney is charged with the first-degree murder of Steven Calderwood, attempted first-degree murder of Sarah Ney, and aggravated burglary, all stemming from events on July 10, 2010, in Barton County.
Gary J. Christiansen 1947 - 2011
Gary J. Christiansen, 63, died Sept. 3 at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita. Born Oct. 1, 1947 in Vallejo, Calif., he was the son of Gerald and Nadine (Amerine) Christiansen. On Dec. 1, 1992 he married Judy L. Green in Great Bend. A lifetime resident of Barton County, he was a self-employed carpet layer.
Jared David Axman 1990 - 2011
EUDORA - Jared David Axman, 21, died Sept. 3 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 14, 1990, in Great Bend, he was the son of David A. and Cynthia K. Stricker Axman. In 2011, he graduated from Lawrence Free State High School. Jared had recently become involved with Cottonwood, Inc.
'Talking Tombstones' will tell story Sept. 17
LARNED - Four early Pawnee County citizens will be featured in "Talking Tombstones," September 17 at the Larned Cemetery, west 8th Street.
Jerry L. Kaiser 1950-2011
ELLINWOOD – Jerry L. Kaiser, 61, died Sept. 3, 2011, at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood.
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Isern joins Mane Focus Salon
Caylee Isern, a licensed cosmetologist and certified massage therapist, has joined the staff at Mane Focus Salon in Ellinwood. Caylee offers haircuts, hair coloring, special occasion hair including up-dos, and waxing. She also offers massage therapy consisting of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Prenatal and Hot Stones. Her hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. To schedule an appointment call 620-564-3828.
Norman and Pamela Redetzke 50th
Norman and Pamela Redetzke will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Feb. 13, with a card shower.
Weed resistance update
One of the biggest issues that has faced agriculture in recent years is chemical resistance by weeds in crop production. Check out the most up to date research information at the Weed Resistance Update, hosted by Walnut Creek Extension District. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb. 5,, at the Lane County Fairgrounds in Dighton. There is no cost to attend the meeting, but RSVP by calling 877-798-3921 by Feb. 3. There must be 10 registrations for meeting to be held.
Colglazier — Rush
Ms. Susan Colglazier of Great Bend announces the engagement of her daughter Kelsey Colglazier of Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Richard Rush son of Rick and Susie Rush, all of Tuscaloosa, Ala. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late John Colglazier.
Glenn Schuster 80th
Glenn Schuster of Hoisington will celebrate his 80th birthday on Feb. 8, with a card shower.
Clarke — Maneth
Clint and Darla Clarke of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter Jenna Janine Clarke to Aaron Lee Andrews, son of Kerry and Christina Andrews of Dorrance and Carla and James Maneth of Great Bend. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Alene Clarke and and Pat Dirks, both of Great Bend and the late Darrell Clarke, and the late Homer Dirks. The prospective groom is the grandson of Carl and Delores Zollman and Loretta Andrews, all of Phillipsburg, and the late Don Andrews.
Alma Spangenberg 100th
Alma Spangenberg of Ellinwood will celebrate her 100th birthday with an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Historic Wolf Hotel, 1 N. Main in Ellinwood.
Kansas Farm Bureau honors tradition and heritage of family farms
Tradition and heritage are a big part of what makes agriculture such an attractive way of life for so many Kansans. The lifeblood of our existence, the farms and ranches in Kansas, provide food, fuel and fiber for the world.
‘Live. Laugh. Farm.’ sets theme for Kansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leaders Conference
More than 500 young farmers and gathered in Manhattan, Jan. 23-25, for the 2015 Kansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Leaders Conference.
4-H Air rifle season gets started
On Jan. 17, five 4-H'ers from Barton County traveled to Wichita to compete in the Sedgewick Co 4-H Air Rifle Match.
USD 428, Holy Family, Helping Hands and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served Feb. 2 through Feb. 6. The secondary schools also have available daily: second choices, chef salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
