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Charles Davidson
CLAFLIN – Charles Davidson, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 6, at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Services are pending and will be announced by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.
Area briefs
KOC to hold tournament The Hoisington Knights of Columbus will hold a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at 7:30 p.m. at the KOC Hall, 114 N. Main, to raise money for charity on Jan. 8. Lions Club to hold pancake feed The Ellinwood Lion's Club will host a Pancake and Sausage Feed from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Ellinwood Grade School, 6th and Goethe. A ...
Marilyn L. Hoyt 1925-2011
HOISINGTON – Marilyn L. Hoyt, 85, died Jan. 4, 2011, at Country Place Living Center, Hoisington. Born April 25, 1925, at Grenola, the daughter of George A. and Mary Westling Warner, she was a long-time Hoisington resident. She married Robert Hoyt Sept. 13, 1959, at Hoisington.
Jan. 7, 2011
Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made five ambulance runs on Wednesday. At 3:25 p.m. they responded to a controlled burn that got out of control at 201 Patton. Chief Mike Napolitano said it was a small fire and caused no damage. Barton County Sheriff Christopher Phillips was in an eastbound pickup on East Barton County Road when he started swerving at 10:41 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle ...
Some folks have too much time
David Rees draws the political cartoon "Get Your War On," but in his new day job, he is an artisan - of pencil-sharpening.
Whole board should have decided
Dear Editor, I'm writing this letter to voice my concern with the firing of Debbie Warren. The two men making the decision to fire Debbie from our community college are short-term members of our community, who should not have the authority to terminate a long-term employee and member of our community. This decision should have to be approved by the board of trustees, who can better evaluate what's in the best interest of not just ...
Keep the library quiet
Dear Editor, The common people of Great Bend wonder why the library of Great Bend is not keping things quiet. I mean quiet! People show up with cell phones and they can be kept quiet. The library system needs to keep the library system quiet. Mike Loughner, Great Bend
Be careful with home improvements
Dear Editor, This is just a reminder to everyone. You know of all the scams today, but never think it would happen in your own town. Well, there is another going around Great Bend, one from a handy man who calls himself a contractor. He says he is out of the service, trying to find a job. He is very reasonable in price and can start right now. He wants half down, which is fine. ...
Warren deserves our support
Dear Editor, I write this letter with great concern regarding the recent decision by Barton County Community College's athletic director to terminate long time employee and coach, Debbie Warren. While this decision appears to be fully supported by the president and board of trustees, I feel I would be doing a disservice to all past, present and future students if I did not voice my opinion regarding Debbie, her role as coach, mentor and co-worker. ...
Selby leads No. 3 Kansas past UMKC, 99-52
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - No. 3 Kansas was too much for UMKC. Josh Selby had 16 points to lead six Kansas players in double figures and the No. 3 Jayhawks defeated UMKC 99-52 Wednesday night. Kansas (14-0) scored the game's first 15 points and extended the nation's longest homecourt winning streak to 68 games. Tyshawn Taylor added 15 points for Kansas. Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson had 13 each for the Jayhawks. Jay Couisnard and ...
Battered Cassel getting back on track
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Matt Cassel is in bounceback mode. At least he's still on his feet.
Jan. 6, 2011
Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters responded to four alarms on Tuesday, in addition to making eight ambulance runs. At 9:38 a.m. they were sent to Barton Community College where a tractor-trailer had jackknifed and punctured the fuel tank. At 4:25 p.m. they performed a carbon monoxide check at 1055 Warner. At 5 p.m. there was a small grass fire at 247 East U.S. 56. At 3:38 a.m. Wednesday, they ...
Great Bend Municipal Court
Mary F. Barlow, fail to yield/approaching left, $111 Travis James Begaye, no driver license, no proof insurance, $611 Bryanne Biggs, no rabies vaccination, $161 Alisha Nicole Bowen, dog at large, vicious dog, $311 Mary L. Burton, speeding 14 mph over, $103 Sara Bustamante, no driver license, $326 Joel J. Clark, no proof insurance, duty upon striking unattended vehicle, $461 Ann Marie Collins, disorderly conduct, $585 Zachariah ...
Moran sworn in as newest Kansas senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jerry Moran was officially sworn in today by Vice President Joseph Biden in the Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol, and was escorted by Senator Pat Roberts and Governor-elect Sam Brownback. Moran is replacing Governor-Elect Sam Brownback, who retired from the Senate.
Student info available online
Your student's information has always been available, but gaining access to that information meant phone calls to the school and visits with teachers – each time you wanted an update.
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Thieves steal large mower
A riding lawn mower stolen from Lang Diesel Inc. in rural Ellinwood was too heavy for two people to push up onto a trailer, Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings said. Akings, speaking for Crime Stoppers, said the mower was stolen from 15 SE 90 Ave. sometime between 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and 8 a.m. on Friday.
No Parkinson’s Support Group meeting this month
The Parkinson's Support Group will not have a meeting this month. Sponsors of this new group have decided to meet every other month, so the next meeting will be June 25. The group plans to meet on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October and December).
Suspicious fire destroys trailer
PAWNEE ROCK - An abandoned mobile home in Pawnee Rock was destroyed by fire Monday, Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. The fire at 128 Rock St. was reported around 11:15 a.m. Great Bend Fire Department was called to assist the Pawnee Rock Fire Department, GBFD Chief Mike Napolitano said when they arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames. "The fire is suspicious in nature and the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office was called," Bellendir said. ...
EHS hosts volleyball camp
ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood High School will hold a volleyball camp from 2-4 p.m. on May 28-31 at the old High School Gym. Registration deadline is May 28. Contact Laurie Feist or Sharon Gatton at 564-2750 or 564-3136.
Graduation at last!
Christianity is believing in a person not participating in a religion
Dear Editor,
Underwater Graduates
Obama Agenda Undermines Medical Innovation
Alzheimer's Disease costs the U.S. economy over $200 billion per year, about $140 billion of which is a direct federal budgetary cost to Medicare and Medicaid. On our present course, this cost will quintuple to $1 trillion by 2050. It is the major driver up the steeply rising health care cost curve. Given this context, the most important question for health policy is not the green eyeshade question of who-pays-how-much that has come to dominate ...
Welfare on Mars?
HOLLYWOOD-Happy Tuesday, everybody, and God bless America.
Indians beat Ulysses to move on in Class 4A regional action
LARNED - Ulysses High School's boys' baseball team scored a run in the top of the first inning of a Class 4A regional baseball tournament quarterfinal game on Monday afternoon.
Haney qualifies for state meet as Panthers finish fourth
LIBERAL - The Great Bend High School had one boys' golfer qualify for the Class 5A state meet, which will be held on Monday, May 20, at Overland Park's Brookridge Golf & Fitness.
William “Bill” Berryman 1944-2013
William "Bill" Berryman, 68, died May 12 at his home in Great Bend. Born Oct. 31, 1944, he was the son of William Golden "Bo" and Molly Nelvina (Hill) Berryman. On March 9, 1965, he married Victoria Kay Shoemaker at Newton,
James E. “Jim” Giebler 1927 - 2013
HAYS - James E. "Jim" Giebler, 85, died May 10, at home with family present in Hays. Born June 26, 1927 in Severin, he was the son of James F. and Virginia (Koerner) Giebler. On Sept. 4, 1950, he married Theresa Marie Dinkel in Emmeram.
Christine M. Suchy 1920 - 2013
WICHITA - Christine M. Suchy, 93, died May 9th. A former resident of Great Bend, she was a retired Assistant Manager for Payless Shoes. Christine was an avid gardener and crafter. Her true love was Iris. In 2006 she had an Iris introduced in her honor. Her tenacity for getting through any struggle was her finest quality.
