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After many albums and awards with the Gaither Vocal Band, Guy Penrod has returned to country music, but is still delivering one moving message after another. He will perform for the Golden Belt Community Concert Association at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin and Stone.
February 11, 2012
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The Central Kansas Partnership Suicide Prevention Task Force will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Health Department. The group will discuss suicide prevention goals and possible strategies to increase awareness of signs of suicide and what community members can do. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend.
February 11, 2012
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Area Briefs
A proposal to sell the Great Bend Recreation Commission's property at 1917 17th St. will be considered when the GBRC Board of Directors meets at 4 p.m. Monday at the Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. Board members will also hear a report on the Morning Basketball Association/Noon Basketball Association Hall of Fame and on the upcoming state conference of the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association.
February 11, 2012
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RUSSELL - Donald (Don) Eugene Fosdick, 58, of Russell, died Feb. 9 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays. He was born Nov. 24, 1953, in Ellinwood, the son of Donald T. and Geraldine K. (Cope) Fosdick. He grew up in the Great Bend area and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1972. He was a welder and was the owner and operator of Western Welders in Oklahoma for over 15 years. He met and fell in love with his fiancée Patricia K. Wolf and they made their home in Russell. He was a true cowboy and loved horses ...
February 11, 2012
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Obituaries
Robert D. "Bob" Engle died on Feb. 9 at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood. He was born on Dec. 25, 1929, in Ransom, to Oscar V. and Florence E. (Combest) Engle.
February 11, 2012
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Obituaries
When Eric Zamora received his iPad last year, his ability to communicate was enhanced many fold. But in the near future, it could get even better.
February 11, 2012
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Rosewood Ranch has attracted the attention of a nationally syndicated television show that focuses on telling positive stories about rural life. The Ranch, along with Rosewood Services Inc.'s Greenhouse, will appear in episode 722 of America's Heartland, the final episode of season seven for the show.
February 11, 2012
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Tickets for the Great Bend High School Hall of Fame luncheon are on sale in the Activities Office at Great Bend High School. The luncheon is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Heritage Room of the Highland Convention Center.
February 10, 2012
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There is a lot of activity over the next few months in the area involving agriculture. Before we get to that, a comment is in order regarding the weather. Long-range modeling seems to indicate at least a temporary change in the weather pattern that has characterized winter so far. Unsettled weather is likely at least for the next 10 to 14 days. While not something we appreciate in terms of temperatures and travel plans, it indicates a strong possibility of good moisture and cooler temperatures. This and the rain last week couldn't have come at a better time for ...
February 10, 2012
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BY VIC MARTIN
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Agriculture
USD 428 Board of Education will beet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 South Patton Road.
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Editorial Cartoons
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