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Shafer Gallery closed for renovations
The Shafer Art Gallery will be closed until mid-November while it receives cosmetic enhancements, which include tile repairs and new accent tile being installed. The renovations also include new wall coverings.
St. Rose Heartland Cancer Center fundraiser raises $58,715
The Patient Care Fund at Heartland Cancer Center has grown by $58,715, thanks to the generosity of local and area residents, said Mark Mingenback, St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center director of business strategy and marketing.
Hoisington Main Street to have Ladies Night Out; HCC to have Shop Chimney Hop
HOISINGTON - Hoisington Main Street Inc. will once again host Ladies Night Out from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. in downtown Hoisington.
Lady Cougars rally from early deficit to beat Lady Thunderbirds
The Barton Community College volleyball team strung together three straight game victories to put away Cloud County after losing the first on Thursday night at Kirkman Activity Center.
Burdett library receives $900
BURDETT - The Burdett Community Library has received a $900 award from the Midwest Energy Community Funds.
Republican fundraiser is scheduled Saturday
LARNED - The Pawnee County Republicans will sponsor a German Dinner fundraising event at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Larned Community Center, 1600 North Toles.
Three undefeated GBHS debate teams
On Monday, Oct. 15, at the Hoisington Novice Debate Tournament, the Great Bend High School debate squad had four novice teams compete. Three teams placed and all were undefeated with a perfect three and zero win/loss record. Jordan Otten and Kameko Schultz placed first with perfect speaker points. Sarah Keller and Mallorie McNett placed fourth and Kimberly Gonzalez and Donovan Salgado placed sixth. "Out of my previous tournaments, I felt I did awful, but after placing at the Hoisington Tournament, it boosted my confidence. I am really looking forward to entering more tournaments." Salgado stated. The GBHS debate group ...
To Tell the Truth
Watching the recent Obama/Romney debate brought to mind a YouTube video I saw of an old TV game show called "To Tell the Truth" where the emcee began by welcoming the audience "to our game of deliberate misrepresentation...."
Wayne Simien to speak at Ellinwood Schools
ELLINWOOD - Wayne Simien, former University of Kansas basketball standout, will be at Ellinwood Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to speak with students. Mr. Simien received All American honors his junior and senior years at KU and was the BIG 12 Player of the Year his senior year. He was also the Lowe's Award Winner his final year, recognizing him as the nation's top senior men's basketball player. KU retired his number 23 jersey on Jan. 29, 2011. He was selected in the 1st round of the NBA draft and played for the Miami Heat. He now runs ...
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Oct. 9
Brandon Dannebohm, driving while revoked habitual violator, pled not guilty
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Dannebohm takes the oath of office
It's been 33 years since an Ellinwood resident was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives. On Monday, J. Basil Dannebohm took the oath of office as the third Ellinwood resident to serve in the Kansas Legislature.
Saint Francis Community Services, Foster Care Homes Recruitment
Persons interested in exploring foster parenthood are encouraged to register for a upcoming 10-week course provided free of charge by Saint Francis Community Services, starting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 26, at 1508 Main Street in Great Bend.
Cartoonists and Red Lines
Like blaming a rape victim for her "provocative dress," many press pundits blame the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists (and the Danish cartoonists before them) for crossing "red lines," and inviting trouble. In the past few days the small community of American editorial cartoonists have been getting calls from their local media, asking for comments about self-censorship and what subjects we should be forbidden to draw in a free society.
Resolutions I'm Looking Forward To In 2015
Usually over the period of 12 months, you get an equal balance of good days and bad. On the playground of the cosmos, the scales tend to balance out. But holey moley catfish, seems like last year the good days spent the bulk of recess time hiding behind the equipment shed next to the monkey bars, and the teeter totter hardly moved what with that fat punk-bad days, grounded on his end of the board throwing rocks at squirrels.
Central Kansas Roller Girls 2nd Season
Central Kansas Roller Girls are starting their 2nd season and need recruits. Those interested should meet at 7 p.m. on Jan 19, at Skateland, 3101 N Lorraine in Hutchinson. No skating skills needed. Everything will be taught. For more info go to www.facebook.com/CKRollerGirls.
Cookie Contest Raises More Than $600 for County Food Bank
A record number of people participating in the Great Bend Cookie Contest resulted in $610 being donated to the Food Bank of Barton County last Wednesday.
Energy policy for 2015 - a unique opportunity
Over the last several years, our nation has left behind decades of energy scarcity and has become a worldwide leader in energy production. We should take full advantage of this unique American moment of global energy leadership. What we need from our elected leaders are smart energy policies that promote our nation's position as a leader in energy production.
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