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Library offers decorative glassware craft class
This week adults will have an opportunity to make decorative glassware, watch a major motion picture and try out a temporary henna "tattoo," all at the Great Bend Public Library.
History, hardship and life's lessons
"Do your kids a favor, don't make their lives easy" was an expression coined in the early '90s, directed toward parents who had the misguided notion that the best pathway to adulthood was one devoid of disappointment. In fact, of course, hardship, failure, and disappointment can be life's best teacher. Every adult who was raised in the 1930s knew adversity. Most males came to appreciate the value of boot camp, and a drill sergeant whose mission in life was to make them miserable. And, along the way, our youth became mature, responsible and accountable. Children born in the ...
Marjorie Lee Schriner 1925 - 2014
ALBERT - Marjorie Lee Schriner, 89, died July 5, 2014 at her home in Albert. She was born Jan. 10, 1925, at Albert, the daughter of Edward Christopher and Jessie Glennis (Miller) Dirks. She married Elmer John Schriner June 1, 1944, at Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. He died Oct. 17, 1995.
Central Kansas Hornets win state baseball championship
The Central Kansas Hornets are the USSSA 13-and-under AA State Baseball Champions.
Neymar injury casts a pall over Brazil cup win
RIO DE JANEIRO - The fireworks celebrating victory had barely subsided when the disastrous news came through for Brazil: Neymar is out. The star who lit up the World Cup with his skill and sunny temperament fractured a bone in his back. The only way for Brazil to win now will be without him.
Ventura shuts down Indians in 7-1 Royals' win
CLEVELAND - Yordano Ventura's dominating performance Friday night produced plenty of superaltives.
Tourism road show slated for Great Bend
The Tourism Division of the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks, and Tourism is hitting the road to conduct a series of workshops across the state during the week of July 8. The state's six tourism professional staff will begin their week with a workshop in Scott City on July 8, Great Bend on July 9, Emporia on July 10, and Overland Park on July 11.
BCC offers 'Enrollment Days' to help students prepare for school year
Barton Community College is hosting three "Enrollment Days" sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming school year at 1 p.m. on Wednesday July 9, 16 and 30. Students need to call 620-792-9286 to sign up, or they can sign up online at bartonccc.edu/admission.
Experience the marsh during Aquatic Camp
Come celebrate the rain and all of the water now at KWEC at our annual Aquatic Camp on July 11. The last two years have been challenging to say the least but now we have plenty of water filled with all kinds of fantastic creatures.
Babe Ruth’s MLB Centennial
Where were you on April 8, 1974?
Let the fireworks begin
Happy Fourth of July, everybody, and God bless America.
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Perseid Meteor Shower viewing to be held
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is hosting a viewing party for the 2014 Perseid Meteor Shower! Join us at the KWEC at 9 pm on Saturday, August 9th for a FREE fun filled family evening of crafts, games, snacks, and stargazing.
Milton Alois Yarmer 1926 - 2014
OLMITZ - Milton Alois Yarmer, 88, died July 25 at his home in Olmitz. Born May 17, 1926, at Russell County, he was the son of Frank Rudolph and Marie (Demel) Yarmer. Milton married Mary Agnes Gleissner May 26, 1948, at Olmitz. She died July 12, 2006.
Bradley K. Brann 1950 - 2014
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Bradley K. Brann, 64, of Kansas City, Mo., passed suddenly on July 24. He was born Jan. 12, 1950, in Abilene, to Dorothy and Hilton Brann. He was a graduate of Great Bend High School and Fort Hays State University. He taught at Southeast Missouri University, followed by a career in sales and real estate.
No Inflation? Another Liberal Lie
Paul Krugman, liberal New York Times columnist and economist whose erroneous predictions and inflammatory opinions have inspired websites, blogs and columns by others detailing his multitude miscalculations, launched a Buk missile of a column at conservatives warning of inflationary government policies.
T-Minus 28 Months and Counting
Bust out the gin and tonics because this is shaping up to be one heck of a long hot summer. Weather-wise and politics-wise. All over the world, hostilities are flaring like out of control wildfires. While here at home, it's the words that have grown from fiery to scalding. And the only way to describe the actions- incendiary.
GBHS season ticket renewal
Renewal notices for Great Bend High School reserved season football tickets have been mailed to current ticket holders. Watch for this mailing, which includes instructions for renewal, and reply as soon as possible. If you had tickets last year, but do not receive this notification, please email lana.wolf@usd428.net, or phone 620-793-1560.
Hoisington to hold rental property owner agreement meeting
HOISINGTON - The City of Hoisington will hold a meeting to discuss the property owner rental agreement that the Hoisington City Council recently enacted.
