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Evelyn E. (Sooby) Galliart 1925-2013
LARNED - Evelyn E. (Sooby) Galliart, 88, died April 27 at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned. Born Feb. 26, 1925 in Larned, she was the daughter of Ben H. Sooby Sr. and Edith (Hays) Sooby, She graduated from Larned High School in 1943. Evelyn married Glenn Galliart on Aug. 8, 1942, at Jetmore. They farmed in the Zook community from 1943 to 1973, when they moved to Texas in order to follow Glenn's work ...
OTR for April 30, 2013
Kansas Highway Patrol A 22-year-old Marion man died Sunday in a two-vehicle collision in Marion County. The accident occurred at 3:05 p.m. on U.S. 56, 7 miles south of Herington. Kansas Highway Patrol reports an International truck driven by Shane A. Mascareno, 43, of Jetmore was northbound on U.S. 56 and crossed the center line into the west ditch. The driver brought the truck back onto the roadway where the attached trailer collided with a ...
Child Education Fair a hit
Barton Community College held its annual Child Education Fair on Saturday and sponsors report it was a hit with teachers, who sang "If You're Happy and You Know It ..." as they learned about using music to help in the development of children.
CHeck It Out!
ELLINWOOD - "Hearts Aglow" by Tracie Peterson. In the old logging town of Perkinsville, Texas, Deborah Vandermark is a very independent young woman. She is pursuing her medical studies under the direction of a very handsome doctor and is content in the embrace of her family. But when a tragedy casts a deep shadow over the town, will Deborah be forced to turn her back on the love taking root in her heart.
Jacobs Letters
We are approaching the final weeks of the 2012-2013 school year! It has been an outstanding year for achievement in the district. We are working diligently on concluding the year in an exemplary manner. We greatly anticipate the implementation of many initiatives that have been a long time in the making. he district is positioning itself to be an educational leader in Kansas; one for which the community of Ellinwood can be proud.
Foundation celebrates 20th annual fundraiser for CBH
HOISINGTON - Clara Barton Hospital Foundation will celebrate 20 years of the community coming together for quality rural health care with its annual fundraiser this June. The golf tournament, dinner and auction is the largest fundraiser.
Hoisington municipal court
Justin W. Campbell, driving while suspended, trial May 16 Nathan A. Esfeld, no proof of insurance, dismiss on proof Susan N. Gardiner Hughes, driving while suspended, continued to June 6 Joshua Hamblin, battery domestic violence, trial May 16 Ryan A. Hamby, driving in violation of restrictions, diversion granted April 18, fine $210 Jeremiah Ray, battery domestic violence, continued to June 6 Rebecca Starkey, parking disabled vehicle, dismissed, $110 court costs David Yott, battery, fine $100, ...
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (cl) closed (o) open (bs) book study (ns) non-smoking (ls) literature study A.A.: Ellinwood Group, United Church of Christ, 701 North Fritz. 620-792-4123, Thursday (o) 8 p.m. A.A.: Grapevine Group Great Bend 1910 17th 620-786-0440, Sunday (cl) 10 a.m.; Tuesday (o, bs) 5:30 p.m.; Thursday (o) 10 a.m.; Thursday (cl) 5:30 p.m. A.A.: Great Bend Group 1620 Hubbard (wheelchair accessible) Sunday (cl) 10:30 a.m.; Monday (cl) 10 a.m.; Monday (o) 7 p.m.; Tuesday ...
Cancer support group announces meetings
Touched by Cancer Support Group announced the following May program at the Heartland Cancer Center, 204 Cleveland St.
Oration Contest winners
Speaking about "A Person Who Has Overcome," two local orators placed at a speech contest in Dodge City. The first place winner was Leah Stein, center, a 7th grader from Dodge City. The second place winner was Marcie Schartz, right, a sixth grader from Holy Family School in Great Bend, and the third place winner was Sarah Hammeke, left, a sixth grader from Ellinwood. The contest was sponsored by the Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization.
Barton Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot nets record proceeds
The clay targets at LaSada Sporting Clays and Hunting Service in Russell never had a chance.
'Shirley's Koi'
Barton Community College art instructor Steve Dudek took home a cash award at the 44th annual Smoky Hill Art Exhibition for his watercolor painting of a Japanese koi fish titled "Shirley's Koi." The juror for the show was Stephen Gleissner, who is the chief curator for the Wichita Art Museum. The exhibit is at the Hays Arts Council Gallery until June 6.
Responses to Boston reveal beliefs
As you are aware, we have suffered an attack on hundreds of innocent victims in America at the Boston Marathon. The scene, as I watched it, was almost surreal. People down on the race track which was full of blood and even body parts. First responders and volunteers rushed in to take down barricades in order to render aid.
Christian Motorcycle Association plans Bikes & Blues Rally
The Christian Motorcyclists Association invites everyone to meet in the City Park in Macksville on May 4, for the fourth annual Macksville Bikes & Blues Rally. The event starts at noon with a prayer and the CMA's "Run for the Son" ride. There will be live music, food venders and camping available in the park.
Pawnee County Briefs
LHS calendar Monday - IEP, 2:30 p.m.; LHS MCAA League Tennis at Hoisington; LHS JV Track at Elllsworth; LHS Golf at Hays; Site Council, Library, 5 p.m. Tuesday - LHS Gym, Bloodmobile; LHS Tennis, home, 1 p.m.; LHS JV Tennis at Russell; LHS Track at Garden City,3 p.m.; LHS Softball vs. Great Bend, 4 p.m.; LHS Baseball vs. TMP, 4 p.m.; FCA Bake sale raffle. Wednesday - Weekly Eligibility, Grades due, 8 a.m.; Faculty Advisory, ...
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Exemplary award
911 computers on commission agenda
The Barton County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main in Great Bend. The agenda includes new computers for the Communications Department (911), dispatcher training and an overview of criminal victims' services.
GBHS cookbook now available
The Panther Paw Restaurant staff and management at Great Bend High School have produced a cookbook containing recipes of dishes served throughout the school year.
It’s Harvest Time in Washington
Not even Barack Obama can defy the laws of physics.
The Batty Battalion
You do realize that Washington, D.C. is not the real world, don't you? It's a state of mind. An altered state of mind. Where you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. Slammed when you stand and rammed when you run. Berated if you lie and lambasted for the truth. Where even the slightest of breeze can carry the pollen of disaster. And the pack on top knows the best way to avoid ...
Gitmo Hunger Hype
DO YOU KNOW THE WAY?
Okay, you all know the tune to "Do You Know The Way To San Jose," so sing along with me. Do you know the way to Tallahassee? You can also substitute Lexington or Chapel Hill as the destination. A funny thing happened on the way to those places Tuesday. Andrew Wiggins took a left turn on the experts and declared his song would sing, "I Know The Way To Lawrence."
Ibanez's grand slam leads Mariners past Yankees
NEW YORK - Raul Ibanez again treated Yankee Stadium as his personal playground, hitting a grand slam and two-run homer Wednesday night to help the Seattle Mariners rout New York 12-2.
Ellinwood awards high school athletes
Indians close season with 10-2 loss to Pratt
HUGOTON - The Larned High School Indians had their season close in a Class 4A regional baseball tournament on Wednesday afternoon.
Lady Cardinals fall against Pratt
ULYSSES - Things just wouldn't go right at the plate for the Hoisington High School softball team on Wednesday afternoon.
MIAMI CLOSEOUT
MIAMI (AP) - A fast start and faster finish were enough to send the Miami Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals.
Mathias 'Matt' Boor 1918-2013
ODIN - Mathias "Matt" Boor, 94, died May 15, 2013 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Ralph Marion Winkelman 1919-2013
ROCKPORT, Texas - Ralph Marion Winkelman, 94, died on May 9. He was born on Feb. 27, 1919. In 1938, he graduated from Chase High School. He entered the United States Army during World War II and served with the 13th Airborne Division in France, Belgium, Ireland and Scotland. After the war he worked for Kaw Pipeline in Kansas and in 1963, transferred to Houston and worked for the pipeline division of Texaco.
