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Behnke joins Channel Seed team
Putting seedsmanship at Work into practice, Channel has hired Jacob Behnke as a new Channel Seedsman in the Bushton area.
Belichick, Patriots move on from disputed call to focus on Denver
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - His arms finally free, Rob Gronkowski clapped when he saw the yellow flag in the end zone. The Patriots would have one more chance to win.
AP Top 25 Capsules
NO. 3 LOUISVILLE 87, HARTFORD 48 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Montrezl Harrell had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead Louisville to the win in the Hall of Fame Tipoff. Russ Smith added 14 points as the Cardinals (4-0) extended their winning streak to 20 games dating to last season's run to the national title. Chris Jones and reserve Chane Behanan added 11 points apiece. Louisville shot 50 percent from the field, outrebounded ...
LATE SURGE
LAWRENCE - The gentleman dressed in the finely tailored suit, sitting among the teeming throng of Kansas fans inside Allen Fieldhouse, had never seen a real basketball game in person.
Chiefs forced to bounce back for first time this season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs only intend to lose to the Denver Broncos once, and that thought goes beyond the rematch between AFC West rivals in two weeks at Arrowhead Stadium.
HMS in search of activities league
HOISINGTON -After this school year, the Mid Central Activities Association activity league, which Hoisington Middle School and High School were members of, will disband. Hoisington High School will join the Central Kansas League.
4th annual Festival of Carols to be held
ELLINWOOD -The Board of Worship of St. John Lutheran Church, 5th and Wilhelm, announces the 4th Annual Festival of Carols, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, December 1st. The organists of St. John's along with guest organist, Don Regehr, Ellinwood High School Band Director, and the St. John Lutheran church choir will all perform some of the seasons best and invite the congregation to sing along on many of them.
Food drive
Students chosen for honor band
HOISINGTON - Band member Austin McHenry (sophomore, percussion) was selected to perform in the high school District KMEA Honor Band on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Dodge City High School.
Dorothy “Dot” Burt 1916-2013
Dorothy "Dot" Burt, 97, died Nov. 15 at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born August 19, 1916, in Navarre, the daughter of Harvey Gamon and Emma (Rhodes) Wingerd. Dorothy graduated from Chapman High School 1934 and then Emporia State College in 1939, where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha.
Hiss donating half of commissions during insurance charity drive
Matt Hiss of Hiss Sherman Wealth Management announced he will donate half of his commissions to charity during the "Take Care of Your Loved Ones and Community" insurance drive. Hiss said he hopes the drive will become an annual event that supports local charities, while helping individuals take care of their family's financial future.
Barton County Jail log for Nov. 18, 2013
Booked Nov. 18 Travis Eames, Ellinwood - Warrant from Prowers County (Colo.) District Court and headlight violation Charles W. Dodge, Hoisington - Aggravated assault and domestic battery Kipp Rosas, Great Bend - Failure to appear Daryl Wilkerson, Kinsley - Three Great Bend Municipal Court warrants Colton Farmer, Pratt County - Hold on warrant for other jurisdiction, probation violation Juvenile, Great Bend - Battery of law enforcement officer, battery and child in need of care Jo ...
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at noon on Thursday at Great Bend High School, 2027 Morton. Items on the agenda include GBHS FBLA planned initiative presentation and order change for roof edge flashing detail at GBMS. GBHS Principal Tim Friess and other staff members will share information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at GBHS.
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Nina Mae Hale 1931 - 2013
NORMAN – Okla. - Nina Mae Hale passed away on Nov. 30, at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Okla. after a brief illness. Born Oct. 25, 1931, in Great Bend, she was the daughter of Hazel and George Merten. She grew up in Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School. On Jan. 7, 1952 she married Kenneth Hale in Great Bend. They raised two daughters and two sons. In 1972, the family moved ...
Chiefs trounce Redskins to end three-game skid
LANDOVER, Md. - The first quarter was so lopsided that nearly all the footprints in the snow were on one side of the 50. That discrepancy was quickly corrected when the teams changed sides, just part of the visual record of the Kansas City Chiefs' thorough embarrassment of the Washington Redskins.
Farmers and ranchers finish business at annual meeting in Manhattan
Today more than 380 Farm Bureau members of Kansas wrapped up business for their farm organization after debating and adopting policy statements for 2014. These policies will now become the organization's roadmap for the 2014 legislative session.
79th annual 4-H Achievement Celebration
Barton County 4-H members were honored for their accomplishments at the 79th annual 4-H Achievement Celebration. The theme was "Make a Splash with 4-H". Sarah Niederee, 4-H Council President and Bonny Boultinghouse, 4-H Council Vice-President served as the emcees. Caleb Maneth, Council Treasurer led the members in the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge. Morgan Kaiser, Council Secretary introduced the special guests.
Stacks — Neeland
Bob and Carole Stacks of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Alex Stacks, to Graham Neeland, son of Dennis and Rosalind Neeland.
Prepare for winter driving
When I think about the perils associated with winter travel, I think about my dad's simple, but sound advice, "Stay off the roads."
League of Women Voters meeting
League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold their monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday at Montana Mike's in the north room. Lunch will be from the menu and can be from their "quick serve" menu.
Christmas tree advice
This week, I thought that I would share with you all some advice on live Christmas trees from where to find them and how to keep them looking good through the holiday season. A special thank you to Cheryl Boyer K-State Research and Extension Nursery Crop Specialist for the advice!
BCARSP meeting
The Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at Montana Mike's, 906 McKinley in Great Bend. President Sally O'Connor will chair the meeting.
Distinguished Youth of Texas Scholarship and Recognition
Chickasaw/Pawnee sixth grade student Carrie Johnson of Teague, Texas, was selected as a candidate in the Distinguished Youth of Texas Scholarship and Recognition program that was held on Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. During the weekend competition, two students were chosen to receive a $1,000 cash scholarship and the right to serve as a State Program Titleholder for one year. In all, $5,000 in awards and ...
USD 428, Holy Family, Helping Hands and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served December 9 through December 13. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's 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.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 South Patton Road. Items on the agenda include, a trip proposal for the GBHS Dance Line to perform at a bowl game; GBHS Student Council Community Service Project; 2012-2013 Business Audit; approval of Capital Outlay Resolution; first reading of GBHS Program of Studies Book; 5 R's of Accreditation; ACT Data; Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) Survey Data; ...
