Rodriguez transferring from Kansas State

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The final image that Kansas State fans will have of Angel Rodriguez in a Wildcat uniform will be an air ball at the buzzer in an NCAA tournament game against La Salle that could have prevented a massive upset loss.

Southwest Kansas artists present 'Human Tribe'

RUSSELL - Deines Cultural Center is featuring "Human Tribe," which opens with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.

Gallery recognizes talent at opening reception

Awards for the art exhibit featuring works by Barton Community College students were presented Sunday at the Shafer Gallery.

Rosalinda C. Gaschler 1924 - 2013

NESS CITY - Rosalinda C. Gaschler, 89, passed away April 21, at the Hays Medical Center. Born on Jan. 3, 1924 in Ness County, she was the daughter of John and Anna Mary Haas Wasinger. On Aug. 19, 1946 she married Carl Gaschler in Ness City. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1984. She worked with her husband at Gaschler Jewelry.

Check It Out!

ELLINWOOD - "Finding the Pearl" by Thuan Tammy Fadler with Carol McAdoo Rehme. This memoir describes how a young immigrant from Vietnam found success in America, and rose to the top of her profession. The book was co-written by Carol McAdoo Rehme, of the Ellinwood Rehme family.

Quivira Public meetings scheduled

A series of public meetings for Quivira National Wildlife Refuge are scheduled for three area communities. Quivira has completed a draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for public review. The goal of the Plan, or CCP, is to provide guidance and management direction for all Refuge programs for the next 15 years. It includes a vision statement and supporting goals, objectives, and strategies.

USD 431 accepts resignations, hires

HOISINGTON - At a special meeting on Friday, the USD 431 Board of Education accepted the retirement resignation of Becky Andereck effective at the end of the 2012-13 school year.

GBFD reports

Great Bend firefighters made nine ambulance runs Friday, three Saturday and three Sunday.

BCC dorm bid, contracts on Thursday's agenda

Faculty contracts and bids for a new dormitory are on the agenda for the next Barton Community College Board of Trustees meeting, set for 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. The board is also expected to approve a resolution that will combine financing for the new dorm with refinancing debt on the 1999 debt for construction of the Cottonwood Hall dormitory.

​Fire disrupts Trinity Methodist Church service

Fire interrupted the service Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Roger Marshall elected Vice Chairman of Farmers Bank Board

The Board of Directors of Farmers Bank & Trust elected Roger Marshall, M.D. to the role of Vice Chairman in January of 2013. Dr Marshall has served on the board for thirteen years, in various capacities and leadership positions of committees associated with Farmers Bank & Trust.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Dylan J. Dreiling as a new member

Dylan J. Dreiling of Lawrence has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

Leiker — Jarvis

David and Theresa Leiker of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leiker to Richard Jarvis, son of Wayne and Susan Jarvis of Baldwin City.

Maddox 40th

Brad and Rickee Maddox will celebrate their 40th anniversary on April 21. The couple was married on April 21, 1973 in a meadow at the Crane Farm in rural Geneseo. Their children are Benn Maddox and wife Shanna of Great Bend and the late Richard Maddox. They have two grandchildren, Gavynn Richard and Mylee Rae.

Sterling College seniors to display work in senior art exhibition, “Unearthed”

Four Sterling College art and design seniors will display their final body of work at the senior art exhibition which opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th. The exhibit titled "Unearthed" will be on display in the Art and Media Center gallery located at the corner of 8th and Washington through May 15.

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